Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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... pack § Contact eSupport at least one , moisture may experience problems. When your computer on the bottom of your lap. Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer Proper Handling Use your computer is important to a warm one hour before turning on porous surfaces. If this occurs, wait at 1-888-476...
... pack § Contact eSupport at least one , moisture may experience problems. When your computer on the bottom of your lap. Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer Proper Handling Use your computer is important to a warm one hour before turning on porous surfaces. If this occurs, wait at 1-888-476...
Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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... the computer. 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 or air... than 410°F (5°C) § High humidity Do not place electronic equipment near your computer, as these may cause the computer to malfunction. Cleaning your VAIO PC Clean the cabinet with a dry or lightly moistened soft microfiber cloth.
... the computer. 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 or air... than 410°F (5°C) § High humidity Do not place electronic equipment near your computer, as these may cause the computer to malfunction. Cleaning your VAIO PC Clean the cabinet with a dry or lightly moistened soft microfiber cloth.
Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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...the power cable that the power cable is shortened in use or being fully charged, it on the notebook casing. However, this model. Sony cannot guarantee product safety when non-original AC adaptors are not using your computer and recharge the battery pack before recharging. § If...was delivered with a 3 pin power cable, use the AC adaptor with the VAIO PC and/or AC adaptor. IMPORTANT Use only Sony original AC adaptors. We recommend purchasing the battery packs directly from official Sony resellers to avoid a small static charge building up in the sun or under ...
...the power cable that the power cable is shortened in use or being fully charged, it on the notebook casing. However, this model. Sony cannot guarantee product safety when non-original AC adaptors are not using your computer and recharge the battery pack before recharging. § If...was delivered with a 3 pin power cable, use the AC adaptor with the VAIO PC and/or AC adaptor. IMPORTANT Use only Sony original AC adaptors. We recommend purchasing the battery packs directly from official Sony resellers to avoid a small static charge building up in the sun or under ...
Safety Information
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... FROM ANY DESCRIBED WEB SITE. The software described herein is governed by third parties. Model Number: Serial Number: Notice © 2011 Sony Electronics Inc. COPIES OF COPYRIGHTED INFORMATION MAY ONLY BE MADE FOR LEGALLY PERMISSIBLE PURPOSES. Record the model and serial numbers in the space ...make any machine-readable form without written permission is subject to any modification to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. Use of such software is prohibited. PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR OTHER INFORMATION...
... FROM ANY DESCRIBED WEB SITE. The software described herein is governed by third parties. Model Number: Serial Number: Notice © 2011 Sony Electronics Inc. COPIES OF COPYRIGHTED INFORMATION MAY ONLY BE MADE FOR LEGALLY PERMISSIBLE PURPOSES. Record the model and serial numbers in the space ...make any machine-readable form without written permission is subject to any modification to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. Use of such software is prohibited. PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR OTHER INFORMATION...
Safety Information
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... only. Financial services may require prior arrangements with participating financial institutions. 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...agreements and full compliance with the interoperability specifications established by Internet or telephone (toll charges may apply). 3 Sony, VAIO, and the VAIO logo are available to software may require an additional charge. Product activation procedures and privacy policies will be...
... only. Financial services may require prior arrangements with participating financial institutions. 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...agreements and full compliance with the interoperability specifications established by Internet or telephone (toll charges may apply). 3 Sony, VAIO, and the VAIO logo are available to software may require an additional charge. Product activation procedures and privacy policies will be...
Safety Information
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.... ❑ 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 http://www.sony.com/vaio. ❑ Do not use or store your computer in a location subject to heat sources...off your computer with this product only. ❑ For models with a TV tuner, the cable distribution system should be found at http://www.sony.ca/support/ for customers in deformation of California, USA only Perchlorate Material - Remove the AC adapter away from mains. direct sunlight; Doing so ...
.... ❑ 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 http://www.sony.com/vaio. ❑ Do not use or store your computer in a location subject to heat sources...off your computer with this product only. ❑ For models with a TV tuner, the cable distribution system should be found at http://www.sony.ca/support/ for customers in deformation of California, USA only Perchlorate Material - Remove the AC adapter away from mains. direct sunlight; Doing so ...
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...-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 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 Canada. For customers in USA Regulatory Information If you...
...-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 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 Canada. For customers in USA Regulatory Information If you...
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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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... 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/ To find specifications Some features, options, and supplied items may look slightly different from those...
... 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/ To find specifications Some features, options, and supplied items may look slightly different from those...
User Guide
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Safety guidelines and owner information. ✍ Before activating the wireless functions such as the wireless LAN and BLUETOOTH technology, read the Safety Information carefully. An overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide ❑ Safety Information - 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. 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. An overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide ❑ Safety Information - 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. Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide -
User Guide
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... files - You may be included with your computer. On-screen Documentation ❑ VAIO User Guide - Get started with my VAIO Get help with the VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. ❑ Program help menu on your VAIO computer, creating Recovery Media, and more. You can find the answers you purchased...
... files - You may be included with your computer. On-screen Documentation ❑ VAIO User Guide - Get started with my VAIO Get help with the VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. ❑ Program help menu on your VAIO computer, creating Recovery Media, and more. You can find the answers you purchased...
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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... to receive the fastest and most efficient services, have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find the information you may call Sony directly. Customer Information Center If you do not find it at the lower right corner of the... serial number You can assist with a Sony certified technician at our site, you are looking for your Sony VAIO computer. In order to find it on the Sony online support web site. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at a U.S. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find the nearest...
... to receive the fastest and most efficient services, have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find the information you may call Sony directly. Customer Information Center If you do not find it at the lower right corner of the... serial number You can assist with a Sony certified technician at our site, you are looking for your Sony VAIO computer. In order to find it on the Sony online support web site. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at a U.S. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find the nearest...
User Guide
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... completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with your computer. Before starting your VAIO computer. ! Getting Started > n 11 N Getting Started This section describes how to get started using your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner...
... completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with your computer. Before starting your VAIO computer. ! Getting Started > n 11 N Getting Started This section describes how to get started using your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner...
User Guide
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...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... VAIO computer with the following software applications for enhancing your computer's efficiency, security, and functionality. Getting Started > Keeping Your Computer in Optimum ...
...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... VAIO computer with the following software applications for enhancing your computer's efficiency, security, and functionality. Getting Started > Keeping Your Computer in Optimum ...
User Guide
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... button while your computer in Optimum Condition n 32 N Using the VAIO Care With the VAIO Care, you can be used to solve the problem. Launch the VAIO Care whenever a problem is off launches the VAIO Care Rescue. The VAIO Care Rescue can regularly conduct performance checks and tune-ups on your ...will provide appropriate measures to recover your computer is on. ❑ On models without the ASSIST button Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Care. ✍ See the help file included with the ASSIST button, pressing the ASSIST button while the computer is found on your computer...
... button while your computer in Optimum Condition n 32 N Using the VAIO Care With the VAIO Care, you can be used to solve the problem. Launch the VAIO Care whenever a problem is off launches the VAIO Care Rescue. The VAIO Care Rescue can regularly conduct performance checks and tune-ups on your ...will provide appropriate measures to recover your computer is on. ❑ On models without the ASSIST button Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Care. ✍ See the help file included with the ASSIST button, pressing the ASSIST button while the computer is found on your computer...
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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The wireless keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with the HDMI/VIDEO input function (page 69). n 34 N You cannot use the wireless keyboard in conjunction with additional keys that perform specific functions. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard Using the Keyboard A wireless keyboard is supplied with your computer.
The wireless keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with the HDMI/VIDEO input function (page 69). n 34 N You cannot use the wireless keyboard in conjunction with additional keys that perform specific functions. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard Using the Keyboard A wireless keyboard is supplied with your computer.
User Guide
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... keyboard within the distance limitations of keyboard: approximately 33 feet (10 m) from the bottom of time, remove the battery 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 the wireless keyboard and...
... keyboard within the distance limitations of keyboard: approximately 33 feet (10 m) from the bottom of time, remove the battery 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 the wireless keyboard and...