Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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... or curtains, can cause discomfort. 1 of 5 Use only specified peripheral equipment and interface cables or you experience problems: § Unplug the computer § Remove the battery pack § Contact eSupport at least one , moisture may condense inside the computer. If you may experience problems. When your computer is important to a warm...
... or curtains, can cause discomfort. 1 of 5 Use only specified peripheral equipment and interface cables or you experience problems: § Unplug the computer § Remove the battery pack § Contact eSupport at least one , moisture may condense inside the computer. If you may experience problems. When your computer is important to a warm...
Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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... a solid object or spill any objects on top of 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 VAIO PC Clean the cabinet with a dry or lightly moistened soft microfiber cloth...
... a solid object or spill any objects on top of 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 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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... to your computer and recharge the battery pack before recharging. § If the battery pack quickly runs out of power after being fully charged, it on the notebook casing. We recommend purchasing the battery packs directly from official Sony resellers to genuine Sony battery packs designed for a considerable amount... adaptor with the VAIO PC and/or AC adaptor. You can purchase AC Adaptors directly from official Sony resellers to avoid counterfeit products. § Do not leave battery packs in temperatures above 140°F (60°C), such as dropping it may have not used the...
... to your computer and recharge the battery pack before recharging. § If the battery pack quickly runs out of power after being fully charged, it on the notebook casing. We recommend purchasing the battery packs directly from official Sony resellers to genuine Sony battery packs designed for a considerable amount... adaptor with the VAIO PC and/or AC adaptor. You can purchase AC Adaptors directly from official Sony resellers to avoid counterfeit products. § Do not leave battery packs in temperatures above 140°F (60°C), such as dropping it may have not used the...
Quick Start Guide
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...Press and hold down , then open the stand and remove the back panel. ˈˈInsert the supplied AA alkaline battery and slide the power switch to prevent overheating. Proper air circulation around vents is equipped with your Recovery Media Click Advanced... product. Keep them in China © 2012 Sony Corporation Initial Setup 1 Check supplied items AC adapter Power cord Battery pack Wireless keyboard Wireless mouse AA batteries (2) 2 Install battery pack 1 Gently lay your computer from your Internet...
...Press and hold down , then open the stand and remove the back panel. ˈˈInsert the supplied AA alkaline battery and slide the power switch to prevent overheating. Proper air circulation around vents is equipped with your Recovery Media Click Advanced... product. Keep them in China © 2012 Sony Corporation Initial Setup 1 Check supplied items AC adapter Power cord Battery pack Wireless keyboard Wireless mouse AA batteries (2) 2 Install battery pack 1 Gently lay your computer from your Internet...
Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide
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Typically, restore points are using VAIO Care (Rescue Mode) : Recover or maintain your system. Remove the battery pack and contact an authorized Sony service/support center. To find the nearest center or agent, refer to the on but my screen remains blank Press the Alt+F4... can start Windows If you can start Windows, back up and restore your data with the AC adapter when supplied). Make sure the battery pack is installed properly and charged. Disconnect all cables and peripheral devices, such as between your computer and the power cord (with the...
Typically, restore points are using VAIO Care (Rescue Mode) : Recover or maintain your system. Remove the battery pack and contact an authorized Sony service/support center. To find the nearest center or agent, refer to the on but my screen remains blank Press the Alt+F4... can start Windows If you can start Windows, back up and restore your data with the AC adapter when supplied). Make sure the battery pack is installed properly and charged. Disconnect all cables and peripheral devices, such as between your computer and the power cord (with the...
Safety Regulations
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... ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR SUCH OTHER INFORMATION. Sony Electronics Inc. Financial services may require an additional charge. This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in a secure ...the United States. Software specifications are located on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the back panel or the battery compartment of your Sony Service Center. Refer to this manual or the information contained herein at any modification to the model and serial numbers when...
... ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR SUCH OTHER INFORMATION. Sony Electronics Inc. Financial services may require an additional charge. This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in a secure ...the United States. Software specifications are located on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the back panel or the battery compartment of your Sony Service Center. Refer to this manual or the information contained herein at any modification to the model and serial numbers when...
Safety Regulations
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... in Canada. Refer servicing to wait until it cools down. Always use the computer on how to replace the battery pack, refer to use of non-genuine Sony battery packs or AC adapters with any way other than as described in the user guide or as radiators or air ... Material - Ensure the AC adapter operates in a clear environment. Before putting your VAIO® computer. Do not charge the battery pack in any Sony battery pack. 5 moisture or rain; The socket-outlet shall be installed near draperies, or on air circulation, which can be found at http://www...
... in Canada. Refer servicing to wait until it cools down. Always use the computer on how to replace the battery pack, refer to use of non-genuine Sony battery packs or AC adapters with any way other than as described in the user guide or as radiators or air ... Material - Ensure the AC adapter operates in a clear environment. Before putting your VAIO® computer. Do not charge the battery pack in any Sony battery pack. 5 moisture or rain; The socket-outlet shall be installed near draperies, or on air circulation, which can be found at http://www...
Safety Regulations
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...233; par le fabricant. Évacuer les batteries usées selon les directives du fabricant. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dry batteries Caution Danger of the supplied battery pack Model number : Maximum Charge Current : ...Maximum Charge Voltage : VGP-BPS21A 1.65 A 12.57 V 15 Specifications of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced. Batteries sèches Attention Une batterie non conforme pré...
...233; par le fabricant. Évacuer les batteries usées selon les directives du fabricant. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dry batteries Caution Danger of the supplied battery pack Model number : Maximum Charge Current : ...Maximum Charge Voltage : VGP-BPS21A 1.65 A 12.57 V 15 Specifications of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced. Batteries sèches Attention Une batterie non conforme pré...
VAIO® User Guide (Printable Version)
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VAIO User Guide Troubleshooting How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2012 Sony Corporation Setup Battery Keyboard Mouse Supplied items Click to Search Back | Back to Top Display Memory module Power VAIO computer 4
VAIO User Guide Troubleshooting How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2012 Sony Corporation Setup Battery Keyboard Mouse Supplied items Click to Search Back | Back to Top Display Memory module Power VAIO computer 4
VAIO® User Guide (Printable Version)
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VAIO User Guide Troubleshooting How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2012 Sony Corporation Connections Audio Battery Display Internet LAN Mouse Power USB Click to Search Back | Back to Top BLUETOOTH CD/DVD/BD Headphones Keyboard Microphone Peripheral device Speakers Wi-Fi 6
VAIO User Guide Troubleshooting How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2012 Sony Corporation Connections Audio Battery Display Internet LAN Mouse Power USB Click to Search Back | Back to Top BLUETOOTH CD/DVD/BD Headphones Keyboard Microphone Peripheral device Speakers Wi-Fi 6
VAIO® User Guide (Printable Version)
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VAIO User Guide Troubleshooting How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2012 Sony Corporation Settings Audio Battery CD/DVD/BD Display Menu Password Power Security Service and support Touch panel Click to Search Back | Back to Top BIOS Button Camera Memory module Microphone Peripheral device Recovery Sensor Speakers VAIO computer 7
VAIO User Guide Troubleshooting How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2012 Sony Corporation Settings Audio Battery CD/DVD/BD Display Menu Password Power Security Service and support Touch panel Click to Search Back | Back to Top BIOS Button Camera Memory module Microphone Peripheral device Recovery Sensor Speakers VAIO computer 7
VAIO® User Guide (Printable Version)
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VAIO User Guide Troubleshooting How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2012 Sony Corporation Other Operations Battery Camera Help and Support Memory card Mouse Partition Touch panel VAIO computer Click to Search Back | Back to Top Built-in storage device Display Keyboard Memory module NFC/One-touch functions Power USB Windows 10
VAIO User Guide Troubleshooting How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2012 Sony Corporation Other Operations Battery Camera Help and Support Memory card Mouse Partition Touch panel VAIO computer Click to Search Back | Back to Top Built-in storage device Display Keyboard Memory module NFC/One-touch functions Power USB Windows 10
VAIO® User Guide (Printable Version)
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...to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2012 Sony Corporation Click to Search Back | Back to Top Power Entering Sleep Mode, Shutting Down, or Restarting You can place your VAIO computer...computer by following topics: Changing the Rapid Wake (Sleep Mode) Settings Charge Indicator Status List Charging the Battery Pack Connecting a Power Source Installing/Removing the Battery Pack Notes on Sleep Mode Notes on Using the Power Source Restarting Your VAIO Computer Selecting a Power ...
...to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2012 Sony Corporation Click to Search Back | Back to Top Power Entering Sleep Mode, Shutting Down, or Restarting You can place your VAIO computer...computer by following topics: Changing the Rapid Wake (Sleep Mode) Settings Charge Indicator Status List Charging the Battery Pack Connecting a Power Source Installing/Removing the Battery Pack Notes on Sleep Mode Notes on Using the Power Source Restarting Your VAIO Computer Selecting a Power ...
VAIO® User Guide (Printable Version)
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...: About the Usage Environment for the Keyboard Checking the Caps Lock / Num Lock / Scroll Lock States Checking the Remaining Battery Power of the Keyboard Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key Connecting the Wireless Keyboard Entering Characters with Touch Screen Operations Replacing the AA...to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2012 Sony Corporation Click to Search Back | Back to Top Keyboard Parts and Controls of the Keyboard Describes the features of the Keyboard 23
...: About the Usage Environment for the Keyboard Checking the Caps Lock / Num Lock / Scroll Lock States Checking the Remaining Battery Power of the Keyboard Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key Connecting the Wireless Keyboard Entering Characters with Touch Screen Operations Replacing the AA...to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2012 Sony Corporation Click to Search Back | Back to Top Keyboard Parts and Controls of the Keyboard Describes the features of the Keyboard 23
VAIO® User Guide (Printable Version)
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You might be looking for the following topics: About the Usage Environment for the Mouse Checking the Remaining Battery Power of the Mouse Connecting the Wireless Mouse Replacing the AA Battery of the mouse, such as buttons. VAIO User Guide Troubleshooting How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2012 Sony Corporation Mouse Parts and Controls of the Mouse Describes the features of the Mouse Click to Search Back | Back to Top 25
You might be looking for the following topics: About the Usage Environment for the Mouse Checking the Remaining Battery Power of the Mouse Connecting the Wireless Mouse Replacing the AA Battery of the mouse, such as buttons. VAIO User Guide Troubleshooting How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2012 Sony Corporation Mouse Parts and Controls of the Mouse Describes the features of the Mouse Click to Search Back | Back to Top 25
VAIO® User Guide (Printable Version)
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... Other Operations Notifications © 2012 Sony Corporation Click to Search Back | Back to a power source. You might be charged even while you are using your VAIO computer. Installing/Removing the Battery Pack Install the battery pack into the battery compartment of your VAIO computer when ...the computer is connected to Top Battery Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack can be looking for the following topics: Changing the...
... Other Operations Notifications © 2012 Sony Corporation Click to Search Back | Back to a power source. You might be charged even while you are using your VAIO computer. Installing/Removing the Battery Pack Install the battery pack into the battery compartment of your VAIO computer when ...the computer is connected to Top Battery Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack can be looking for the following topics: Changing the...
VAIO® User Guide (Printable Version)
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...Usage Environment for the following topics: Checking the Caps Lock / Num Lock / Scroll Lock States Checking the Remaining Battery Power of the Keyboard Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key Connecting the Wireless Keyboard Entering Characters with Touch Screen ...battery power becomes low. VAIO User Guide Troubleshooting How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2012 Sony Corporation Click to Search Back | Back to use the wireless keyboard. Replacing the AA Battery...
...Usage Environment for the following topics: Checking the Caps Lock / Num Lock / Scroll Lock States Checking the Remaining Battery Power of the Keyboard Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key Connecting the Wireless Keyboard Entering Characters with Touch Screen ...battery power becomes low. VAIO User Guide Troubleshooting How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2012 Sony Corporation Click to Search Back | Back to use the wireless keyboard. Replacing the AA Battery...
VAIO® User Guide (Printable Version)
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... Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2012 Sony Corporation Click to Search Back | Back to Top Mouse About the Usage Environment for the following topics: Checking the Remaining Battery Power of the Mouse Connecting the Wireless Mouse Parts and Controls of the Mouse Change...
... Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2012 Sony Corporation Click to Search Back | Back to Top Mouse About the Usage Environment for the following topics: Checking the Remaining Battery Power of the Mouse Connecting the Wireless Mouse Parts and Controls of the Mouse Change...
VAIO® User Guide (Printable Version)
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... Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2012 Sony Corporation Click to Search Back | Back to Top Power Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack can be looking for the following topics: Changing the Rapid Wake (Sleep Mode) Settings Charge Indicator Status List...
... Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2012 Sony Corporation Click to Search Back | Back to Top Power Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack can be looking for the following topics: Changing the Rapid Wake (Sleep Mode) Settings Charge Indicator Status List...
VAIO® User Guide (Printable Version)
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... on Using the Battery Pack 40 VAIO User Guide Troubleshooting How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2012 Sony Corporation Click to Search Back | Back to Top Battery Installing/Removing the Battery Pack Install the battery pack into the battery compartment of your...
... on Using the Battery Pack 40 VAIO User Guide Troubleshooting How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2012 Sony Corporation Click to Search Back | Back to Top Battery Installing/Removing the Battery Pack Install the battery pack into the battery compartment of your...