Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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... least one , moisture may experience problems. When your lap. For example, materials such as rugs, blankets, couches, beds or curtains, can cause discomfort. 1 of Your VAIO® Computer Proper Handling Use your computer on your computer is important to a warm one hour before turning on porous surfaces.
... least one , moisture may experience problems. When your lap. For example, materials such as rugs, blankets, couches, beds or curtains, can cause discomfort. 1 of Your VAIO® Computer Proper Handling Use your computer on your computer is important to a warm one hour before turning on porous surfaces.
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Use only a mild detergent solution. Cleaning your computer: § Shut down the computer § Unplug it again IMPORTANT Do not use any liquid onto your VAIO PC Clean the cabinet with a dry or lightly moistened soft microfiber cloth. If you drop a solid object or spill any type of abrasive pad, scouring ... your 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 or place any objects on top of the computer.
Use only a mild detergent solution. Cleaning your computer: § Shut down the computer § Unplug it again IMPORTANT Do not use any liquid onto your VAIO PC Clean the cabinet with a dry or lightly moistened soft microfiber cloth. If you drop a solid object or spill any type of abrasive pad, scouring ... your 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 or place any objects on top of the computer.
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... and recharge the battery pack before using your computer for a long period of time, remove the battery pack from official Sony resellers to genuine Sony battery packs designed for a considerable amount of time, the remaining battery life may become short. Using the AC adaptor Make... Lower temperatures require longer charging time. § Certain rechargeable battery packs do not meet Sony quality and safety standards. only use the AC adaptor with the VAIO PC and/or AC adaptor. Sony cannot guarantee product safety when non-original AC adaptors are not using the computer again. ...
... and recharge the battery pack before using your computer for a long period of time, remove the battery pack from official Sony resellers to genuine Sony battery packs designed for a considerable amount of time, the remaining battery life may become short. Using the AC adaptor Make... Lower temperatures require longer charging time. § Certain rechargeable battery packs do not meet Sony quality and safety standards. only use the AC adaptor with the VAIO PC and/or AC adaptor. Sony cannot guarantee product safety when non-original AC adaptors are not using the computer again. ...
Safety Information
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... in the space provided here, and keep in part without prior written approval. Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. Reproduction in whole or in a secure location. PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR OTHER INFORMATION... OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR SUCH OTHER INFORMATION. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC. Software specifications are located on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of the software may not be...
... in the space provided here, and keep in part without prior written approval. Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. Reproduction in whole or in a secure location. PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR OTHER INFORMATION... OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR SUCH OTHER INFORMATION. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC. Software specifications are located on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of the software may not be...
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... and full compliance with this computer may include features such as copy protection and content management technology. Subscriptions to U.S. Sony, VAIO, and the VAIO logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of the computer, and may be completed by WFA (Wi-Fi Alliance). Product...TO 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 available to online service providers ...
... and full compliance with this computer may include features such as copy protection and content management technology. Subscriptions to U.S. Sony, VAIO, and the VAIO logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of the computer, and may be completed by WFA (Wi-Fi Alliance). Product...TO 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 available to online service providers ...
Safety Information
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...moisture or rain; and high humidity. ❑ For your safety, Sony recommends using wireless LAN near the equipment and shall be found at http://www.sony.ca/support/ for customers in USA or at http://www.sony.com/vaio. ❑ Do not use wireless LAN on hospital premises. To ...and wireless mouse are not magnetically shielded; Always use the computer on dusty surfaces that you , visit the Sony online support Web site at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for any cloth-covered surfaces such as radiators or air ducts; excessive dust; The surface around the ...
...moisture or rain; and high humidity. ❑ For your safety, Sony recommends using wireless LAN near the equipment and shall be found at http://www.sony.ca/support/ for customers in USA or at http://www.sony.com/vaio. ❑ Do not use wireless LAN on hospital premises. To ...and wireless mouse are not magnetically shielded; Always use the computer on dusty surfaces that you , visit the Sony online support Web site at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for any cloth-covered surfaces such as radiators or air ducts; excessive dust; The surface around the ...
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...VGP-WKB11 (wireless keyboard), and VGP-WMS30 (wireless mouse) These devices comply 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 (2)...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 ...
...VGP-WKB11 (wireless keyboard), and VGP-WMS30 (wireless mouse) These devices comply 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 (2)...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 ...
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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...
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...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/ To find specifications Some features, options, and supplied items may look slightly different from ...
...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/ To find specifications Some features, options, and supplied items may look slightly different from ...
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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. 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 - An overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide ❑ Safety Information -
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. Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - An overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide ❑ Safety Information -
User Guide
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... VAIO computer. Use my VAIO Get assistance with the VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. ❑ Program help menu on the model you need. Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with your VAIO computer. On-screen Documentation ❑ VAIO User...from the following categories to find useful documentation such as general and model specific user guide on your VAIO computer by accessing useful information such as interactive VAIO tutorials, how-to access the help files from the help files - Before Use > Finding More ...
... VAIO computer. Use my VAIO Get assistance with the VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. ❑ Program help menu on the model you need. Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with your VAIO computer. On-screen Documentation ❑ VAIO User...from the following categories to find useful documentation such as general and model specific user guide on your VAIO computer by accessing useful information such as interactive VAIO tutorials, how-to access the help files from the help files - Before Use > Finding More ...
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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...
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...sonystyle.com/backstage to receive the fastest and most efficient services, have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find the nearest location. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at a U.S. In order to find it on the bottom...are looking for your computer 4 The hardware component or the software program that is the last 7 digits of your Sony VAIO computer. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. You can find the information you might need. Customer Information Center If you do not find...
...sonystyle.com/backstage to receive the fastest and most efficient services, have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find the nearest location. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at a U.S. In order to find it on the bottom...are looking for your computer 4 The hardware component or the software program that is the last 7 digits of your Sony VAIO computer. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. You can find the information you might need. Customer Information Center If you do not find...
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. !
... 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. !
User Guide
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... 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. 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. !
... 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. 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. !
User Guide
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... the ASSIST button while your computer in Optimum Condition n 32 N Using the VAIO Care With the VAIO Care, you can be used to recover your computer is off launches the VAIO Care Rescue. The VAIO Care will provide appropriate measures to keep it running at an optimum level. On...does not start. Getting Started > Keeping Your Computer in case of emergency, for more information. The VAIO Care Rescue can regularly conduct performance checks and tune-ups on your computer. Launch the VAIO Care whenever a problem is found on . ❑ On models without the ASSIST button Click Start...
... the ASSIST button while your computer in Optimum Condition n 32 N Using the VAIO Care With the VAIO Care, you can be used to recover your computer is off launches the VAIO Care Rescue. The VAIO Care will provide appropriate measures to keep it running at an optimum level. On...does not start. Getting Started > Keeping Your Computer in case of emergency, for more information. The VAIO Care Rescue can regularly conduct performance checks and tune-ups on your computer. Launch the VAIO Care whenever a problem is found on . ❑ On models without the ASSIST button Click Start...
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 Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard Using the Keyboard A wireless keyboard is supplied with additional keys that perform specific functions. ! The wireless keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with your computer. You cannot use the wireless keyboard in conjunction with the HDMI/VIDEO input function (page 69).
n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard Using the Keyboard A wireless keyboard is supplied with additional keys that perform specific functions. ! The wireless keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with your computer. You cannot use the wireless keyboard in conjunction with the HDMI/VIDEO input function (page 69).
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... wireless keyboard for 20 minutes or longer, your computer enters Sleep mode. Do not place metal furniture or objects near your wireless keyboard. 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...
... wireless keyboard for 20 minutes or longer, your computer enters Sleep mode. Do not place metal furniture or objects near your wireless keyboard. 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...