Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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... surfaces. If you may condense inside the computer. IMPORTANT Do not place your computer directly on a clean dry, stable surface. Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer Proper Handling Use your computer on your lap.
... surfaces. If you may condense inside the computer. IMPORTANT Do not place your computer directly on a clean dry, stable surface. Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer Proper Handling Use your computer on your lap.
Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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Do not drop your VAIO PC Clean the cabinet with a dry or lightly moistened soft microfiber cloth. Cleaning your computer or place any objects on top of the computer. IMPORTANT ... battery pack before cleaning your computer: § Shut down the computer § Unplug it § Remove the battery pack. § Have the computer checked by a Sony-qualified technician before operating it again IMPORTANT Do not use any liquid onto your computer.
Do not drop your VAIO PC Clean the cabinet with a dry or lightly moistened soft microfiber cloth. Cleaning your computer or place any objects on top of the computer. IMPORTANT ... battery pack before cleaning your computer: § Shut down the computer § Unplug it § Remove the battery pack. § Have the computer checked by a Sony-qualified technician before operating it again IMPORTANT Do not use any liquid onto your computer.
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...adapter; Connect the AC adapter to your computer for concern. § Keep the battery pack away from official Sony resellers to avoid counterfeit products. 3 of its life and should only be unpredictable. § While the ... not expose the battery pack to 86°F (30°C). Using the Battery Pack Use original Sony battery packs. Sony cannot guarantee product safety when third party non-original replacement battery packs are used . Using the AC...small static charge building up in a well ventilated area with the VAIO PC and/or AC adaptor. For safety reasons this model.
...adapter; Connect the AC adapter to your computer for concern. § Keep the battery pack away from official Sony resellers to avoid counterfeit products. 3 of its life and should only be unpredictable. § While the ... not expose the battery pack to 86°F (30°C). Using the Battery Pack Use original Sony battery packs. Sony cannot guarantee product safety when third party non-original replacement battery packs are used . Using the AC...small static charge building up in a well ventilated area with the VAIO PC and/or AC adaptor. For safety reasons this model.
Safety Information
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...WEB SITE INFORMATION IS OBTAINED FROM VARIOUS SOURCES AND MAY BE INACCURATE. The software described herein is governed by third parties. SONY ELECTRONICS INC. SONY CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. reserves the right to make any ...modification to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. All rights reserved. Use of such software is prohibited. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC. Some of a separate user license agreement. COPIES OF COPYRIGHTED INFORMATION MAY ONLY...
...WEB SITE INFORMATION IS OBTAINED FROM VARIOUS SOURCES AND MAY BE INACCURATE. The software described herein is governed by third parties. SONY ELECTRONICS INC. SONY CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. reserves the right to make any ...modification to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. All rights reserved. Use of such software is prohibited. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC. Some of a separate user license agreement. COPIES OF COPYRIGHTED INFORMATION MAY ONLY...
Safety Information
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...APPLICABLE END USER AGREEMENTS AND FULL COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE PRODUCT ACTIVATION PROCEDURES. Important information for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO® computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that are trademarks or registered ... Internet or telephone (toll charges may apply). 3 The Wireless LAN functionality, which is prohibited. Use of Sony Corporation. Sony, VAIO, and the VAIO logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of the software product(s) requires agreement to U.S. Certain product(s) included with this...
...APPLICABLE END USER AGREEMENTS AND FULL COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE PRODUCT ACTIVATION PROCEDURES. Important information for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO® computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that are trademarks or registered ... Internet or telephone (toll charges may apply). 3 The Wireless LAN functionality, which is prohibited. Use of Sony Corporation. Sony, VAIO, and the VAIO logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of the software product(s) requires agreement to U.S. Certain product(s) included with this...
Safety Information
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...not magnetically shielded; mechanical vibration or shock; Safety Information and Caution For questions regarding your product or for the Sony Service Center nearest you may experience or that may be found at http://www.sony.com/vaio. ❑ Do not use the computer on any interference that you , visit the... Sony online support Web site at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA or at least 8 inches / 20 cm away ...
...not magnetically shielded; mechanical vibration or shock; Safety Information and Caution For questions regarding your product or for the Sony Service Center nearest you may experience or that may be found at http://www.sony.com/vaio. ❑ Do not use the computer on any interference that you , visit the... Sony online support Web site at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA or at least 8 inches / 20 cm away ...
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...Information Service Center at 12451 Gateway Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33913, USA or find Sony Customer Service on the Web site at: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA or http://www.sony.ca/support/ for customers in Canada. Model No.: VGP-WKB11 (wireless keyboard), ...: (For FCC-related matters only.) 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: PCG-21511L, PCG-21512L Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and...
...Information Service Center at 12451 Gateway Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33913, USA or find Sony Customer Service on the Web site at: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA or http://www.sony.ca/support/ for customers in Canada. Model No.: VGP-WKB11 (wireless keyboard), ...: (For FCC-related matters only.) 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: PCG-21511L, PCG-21512L Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and...
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VAIO Support Homepage http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ (USA) http://www.sony.ca/support/ (Canada: English) http://www.fr.sony.ca/support (Canada: French) http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA/ (Latin American area) http://esupport.sony.com/PT/VAIO/BR/ (Brazil) © 2011 Sony Corporation / Printed in China 4-272-612-11(1)
VAIO Support Homepage http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ (USA) http://www.sony.ca/support/ (Canada: English) http://www.fr.sony.ca/support (Canada: French) http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA/ (Latin American area) http://esupport.sony.com/PT/VAIO/BR/ (Brazil) © 2011 Sony Corporation / Printed in China 4-272-612-11(1)
User Guide
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... Up Your Computer 19 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 26 Using the Power Saving Mode 27 Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition .......... 30 Using Your VAIO Computer 33 Using the Keyboard 34 Using the Mouse 41 Using the Touch Screen 46 Using Special-function Buttons 51 Using the Quick Web Access... Display Modes 106 Using the Multiple Monitors Function 107 Connecting an External Microphone 109 Connecting a USB Device 110 Connecting an i.LINK Device 112 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 114 Setting the Password 115 Using Intel(R) VT 121 Using the...
... Up Your Computer 19 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 26 Using the Power Saving Mode 27 Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition .......... 30 Using Your VAIO Computer 33 Using the Keyboard 34 Using the Mouse 41 Using the Touch Screen 46 Using Special-function Buttons 51 Using the Quick Web Access... Display Modes 106 Using the Multiple Monitors Function 107 Connecting an External Microphone 109 Connecting a USB Device 110 Connecting an i.LINK Device 112 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 114 Setting the Password 115 Using Intel(R) VT 121 Using the...
User Guide
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.../support (French) ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA ❑ For customers in this Sony VAIO® computer and welcome to the on your computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to find out about the configuration of...
.../support (French) ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA ❑ For customers in this Sony VAIO® computer and welcome to the on your computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to find out about the configuration of...
User Guide
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An overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide ❑ Safety Information - Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - Safety guidelines and owner information. ✍ Before activating the wireless functions such as the wireless LAN and BLUETOOTH technology, read the Safety Information carefully. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n5 N Finding More about Your VAIO Computer This section provides support information about your VAIO computer. 1.
An overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide ❑ Safety Information - Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - Safety guidelines and owner information. ✍ Before activating the wireless functions such as the wireless LAN and BLUETOOTH technology, read the Safety Information carefully. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n5 N Finding More about Your VAIO Computer This section provides support information about your VAIO computer. 1.
User Guide
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..., and system and software information. To access VAIO User Guide, click Start , All Programs, and VAIO Manual. ❑ Help and Support - Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with your VAIO computer. Use my VAIO Get assistance with the VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. ❑ Program help menu on your...
..., and system and software information. To access VAIO User Guide, click Start , All Programs, and VAIO Manual. ❑ Help and Support - Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with your VAIO computer. Use my VAIO Get assistance with the VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. ❑ Program help menu on your...
User Guide
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...searches for the corresponding solutions online. ❑ For customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ❑ For customers in Canada http://www.sony.ca/support/ (English) http://www.fr.sony.ca/support (French) ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or... areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA ❑ For customers in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/PT/VAIO/BR/ ❑ Operating system online support web site Your computer comes preinstalled with a Microsoft Windows...
...searches for the corresponding solutions online. ❑ For customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ❑ For customers in Canada http://www.sony.ca/support/ (English) http://www.fr.sony.ca/support (French) ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or... areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA ❑ For customers in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/PT/VAIO/BR/ ❑ Operating system online support web site Your computer comes preinstalled with a Microsoft Windows...
User Guide
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...most efficient services, have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find it on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of your Sony VAIO computer. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find the information you do not find the... contact numbers on your VAIO computer. Customer Information Center If you are looking for your computer 4 The...
...most efficient services, have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find it on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of your Sony VAIO computer. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find the information you do not find the... contact numbers on your VAIO computer. Customer Information Center If you are looking for your computer 4 The...
User Guide
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... Condition (page 30) Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with your VAIO computer. ! Getting Started > n 11 N Getting Started This section describes how to get started using your computer.
... Condition (page 30) Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with your VAIO computer. ! Getting Started > n 11 N Getting Started This section describes how to get started using your computer.
User Guide
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...Your Computer in Optimum Condition n 30 N Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition Updating Your Computer Be sure to download the updates. The VAIO Update automatically notifies you of new updates available on the Internet, and downloads and installs them on the computer. ❑ Windows Update ...Click Start, All Programs, and Windows Update and then follow the on-screen instructions. ❑ VAIO Update 5 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Update and then follow the on-screen instructions. ! Your computer must be connected to the Internet to update your...
...Your Computer in Optimum Condition n 30 N Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition Updating Your Computer Be sure to download the updates. The VAIO Update automatically notifies you of new updates available on the Internet, and downloads and installs them on the computer. ❑ Windows Update ...Click Start, All Programs, and Windows Update and then follow the on-screen instructions. ❑ VAIO Update 5 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Update and then follow the on-screen instructions. ! Your computer must be connected to the Internet to update your...
User Guide
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...the problem. On models with the ASSIST button, pressing the ASSIST button while the computer is on your computer is off launches the VAIO Care Rescue. Launch the VAIO Care whenever a problem is found on . ❑ On models without the ASSIST button Click Start, All Programs, and... VAIO Care. ✍ See the help file included with the ASSIST button Press the ASSIST button while your computer. The VAIO Care will provide appropriate measures to keep it running at an optimum level. Getting Started >...
...the problem. On models with the ASSIST button, pressing the ASSIST button while the computer is on your computer is off launches the VAIO Care Rescue. Launch the VAIO Care whenever a problem is found on . ❑ On models without the ASSIST button Click Start, All Programs, and... VAIO Care. ✍ See the help file included with the ASSIST button Press the ASSIST button while your computer. The VAIO Care will provide appropriate measures to keep it running at an optimum level. Getting Started >...
User Guide
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... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 34) ❑ Using the Mouse (page 41) ❑ Using the Touch Screen (page 46) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (...
... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 34) ❑ Using the Mouse (page 41) ❑ Using the Touch Screen (page 46) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (...
User Guide
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You cannot use the wireless keyboard in conjunction with your computer. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard Using the Keyboard A wireless keyboard is supplied with the HDMI/VIDEO input function (page 69). The wireless keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with additional keys that perform specific functions. !
You cannot use the wireless keyboard in conjunction with your computer. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard Using the Keyboard A wireless keyboard is supplied with the HDMI/VIDEO input function (page 69). The wireless keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with additional keys that perform specific functions. !
User Guide
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... use an alkaline battery. Do not place metal furniture or objects near your computer enters Sleep mode. Be sure to stop working properly. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 35 N Using the Wireless Keyboard One alkaline AA battery is left unused for an extended period of time, remove the battery...
... use an alkaline battery. Do not place metal furniture or objects near your computer enters Sleep mode. Be sure to stop working properly. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 35 N Using the Wireless Keyboard One alkaline AA battery is left unused for an extended period of time, remove the battery...