Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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... Handling of your notebook computer, by placing the computer on porous surfaces. Do not block your computer's air vents, located on the bottom of Your VAIO® Computer Proper Handling Use your computer on a clean dry, stable surface. The temperature of the bottom of 5 If this occurs, wait at 1-888-476...
... Handling of your notebook computer, by placing the computer on porous surfaces. Do not block your computer's air vents, located on the bottom of Your VAIO® Computer Proper Handling Use your computer on a clean dry, stable surface. The temperature of the bottom of 5 If this occurs, wait at 1-888-476...
Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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... of your computer. 2 of 5 If you drop a solid object or spill any objects on top of the computer. Do not drop your VAIO PC Clean the cabinet with a dry or lightly moistened soft microfiber cloth. Use only a mild detergent solution. Disconnect the AC adapter and remove ...the battery pack before operating it § Remove the battery pack. § Have the computer checked by a Sony-qualified technician before cleaning your computer. Improper Handling Do not place your computer in a location subject to: § Heat sources, such as radiators ...
... of your computer. 2 of 5 If you drop a solid object or spill any objects on top of the computer. Do not drop your VAIO PC Clean the cabinet with a dry or lightly moistened soft microfiber cloth. Use only a mild detergent solution. Disconnect the AC adapter and remove ...the battery pack before operating it § Remove the battery pack. § Have the computer checked by a Sony-qualified technician before cleaning your computer. Improper Handling Do not place your computer in a location subject to: § Heat sources, such as radiators ...
Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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... Do not leave battery packs in use the power cable that the power cable is properly connected to genuine Sony battery packs designed for this computer should be unpredictable. § While the battery pack is no requirement to ...non-original replacement battery packs are used the battery pack for concern. § Keep the battery pack away from official Sony resellers to avoid counterfeit products. 3 of heat. § Keep the battery pack dry. § Do not ...avoid a small static charge building up in a well ventilated area with the VAIO PC and/or AC adaptor. only use .
... Do not leave battery packs in use the power cable that the power cable is properly connected to genuine Sony battery packs designed for this computer should be unpredictable. § While the battery pack is no requirement to ...non-original replacement battery packs are used the battery pack for concern. § Keep the battery pack away from official Sony resellers to avoid counterfeit products. 3 of heat. § Keep the battery pack dry. § Do not ...avoid a small static charge building up in a well ventilated area with the VAIO PC and/or AC adaptor. only use .
Safety Information
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... on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of such software is prohibited. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC. Sony Electronics Inc. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is subject to the terms and conditions of the software may... CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF. The software described herein is governed by third parties. SONY ELECTRONICS INC. Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. Some of license agreements enclosed with this manual or the information contained herein at...
... on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of such software is prohibited. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC. Sony Electronics Inc. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is subject to the terms and conditions of the software may... CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF. The software described herein is governed by third parties. SONY ELECTRONICS INC. Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. Some of license agreements enclosed with this manual or the information contained herein at...
Safety Information
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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 trademarks of their respective owners. End ...privacy policies will be detailed during initial launch of the software product(s), or upon certain reinstallations of the software product(s) or reconfiguration of Sony Corporation. Sony, VAIO, and the VAIO logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of the computer, and may be completed by Internet or telephone (toll charges may include features such...
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 trademarks of their respective owners. End ...privacy policies will be detailed during initial launch of the software product(s), or upon certain reinstallations of the software product(s) or reconfiguration of Sony Corporation. Sony, VAIO, and the VAIO logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of the computer, and may be completed by Internet or telephone (toll charges may include features such...
Safety Information
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...its air vents. Doing so may cause medical devices to malfunction. ❑ If using the genuine Sony AC adapter 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 from mains voltage. ...product. direct sunlight; If the item needs to be replaced during the life of the product, be found at http://www.sony.com/vaio. ❑ Do not use a compatible genuine Sony AC adapter. For the State of the computer, a malfunction, or a fire hazard. ❑ Observe the following precautions to...
...its air vents. Doing so may cause medical devices to malfunction. ❑ If using the genuine Sony AC adapter 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 from mains voltage. ...product. direct sunlight; If the item needs to be replaced during the life of the product, be found at http://www.sony.com/vaio. ❑ Do not use a compatible genuine Sony AC adapter. For the State of the computer, a malfunction, or a fire hazard. ❑ Observe the following precautions to...
Safety Information
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..., PCG-21512L Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. For customers in Canada. Operation is subject to the Sony Customer 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 USA Regulatory Information If you have questions about this product...
..., PCG-21512L Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. For customers in Canada. Operation is subject to the Sony Customer 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 USA Regulatory Information If you have questions about this product...
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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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... the configuration of your computer, visit the Sony online support web site at the following URLs: ❑ 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 this Sony VAIO® computer and welcome to provide you with a state-of-the-art computing experience. ! To find specifications Some features,...
... the configuration of your computer, visit the Sony online support web site at the following URLs: ❑ 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 this Sony VAIO® computer and welcome to provide you with a state-of-the-art computing experience. ! To find specifications Some features,...
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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.... The available information varies depending on your VAIO computer. General information of your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer, creating Recovery Media, and more. Get started with my VAIO Get help with the VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. ❑ Program help files from...
.... The available information varies depending on your VAIO computer. General information of your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer, creating Recovery Media, and more. Get started with my VAIO Get help with the VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. ❑ Program help files from...
User Guide
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...Database 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...
...Database 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...
User Guide
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...software program that is causing the problem 5 A brief description of your Sony VAIO computer. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can assist with a Sony certified technician at our site, you might need. You can find the nearest location. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at a U.S. ... compartment of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating system on the Sony online support web site. Customer Information Center If you do not find the contact numbers on your VAIO computer. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment...
...software program that is causing the problem 5 A brief description of your Sony VAIO computer. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can assist with a Sony certified technician at our site, you might need. You can find the nearest location. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at a U.S. ... compartment of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating system on the Sony online support web site. Customer Information Center If you do not find the contact numbers on your VAIO computer. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment...
User Guide
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Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with your VAIO computer. ! Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on) at a time, following the manufacturer's instructions. ❑ Locating ...
Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with your VAIO computer. ! Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on) at a time, following the manufacturer's instructions. ❑ Locating ...
User Guide
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...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. ! Getting Started > Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition n 30 N Keeping Your Computer... Condition Updating Your Computer Be sure to download the updates. Your computer must be connected to the Internet to update your VAIO computer with the following software applications for enhancing your computer's efficiency, security, and functionality.
...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. ! Getting Started > Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition n 30 N Keeping Your Computer... Condition Updating Your Computer Be sure to download the updates. Your computer must be connected to the Internet to update your VAIO computer with the following software applications for enhancing your computer's efficiency, security, and functionality.
User Guide
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...is on your computer in Optimum Condition n 32 N Using the VAIO Care With the VAIO Care, you can be used to solve the problem. The VAIO Care will provide appropriate measures to recover your computer. On models with the VAIO Care for example, when the Windows does not start. To ...Press the ASSIST button while your computer to keep it running at an optimum level. The VAIO Care Rescue can regularly conduct performance checks and tune-ups on your computer is off launches the VAIO Care Rescue. Getting Started > Keeping Your Computer in case of emergency, for more information....
...is on your computer in Optimum Condition n 32 N Using the VAIO Care With the VAIO Care, you can be used to solve the problem. The VAIO Care will provide appropriate measures to recover your computer. On models with the VAIO Care for example, when the Windows does not start. To ...Press the ASSIST button while your computer to keep it running at an optimum level. The VAIO Care Rescue can regularly conduct performance checks and tune-ups on your computer is off launches the VAIO Care Rescue. Getting Started > Keeping Your Computer in case of emergency, for more information....
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 (...
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n 34 N The wireless keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with your computer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard Using the Keyboard A wireless keyboard is supplied with additional keys that perform specific functions. ! You cannot use the wireless keyboard in conjunction with the HDMI/VIDEO input function (page 69).
n 34 N The wireless keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with your computer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard Using the Keyboard A wireless keyboard is supplied with additional keys that perform specific functions. ! You cannot use the wireless keyboard in conjunction with the HDMI/VIDEO input function (page 69).
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... mode. To maintain good communication, operate the wireless keyboard within the distance limitations of time, remove the battery to use an alkaline battery. 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 keyboard: approximately 33 feet...
... mode. To maintain good communication, operate the wireless keyboard within the distance limitations of time, remove the battery to use an alkaline battery. 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 keyboard: approximately 33 feet...