Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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... is brought directly from a cold location to prevent overheating. 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 notebook computer, by placing the computer on the computer. IMPORTANT Do not place your computer is...
... is brought directly from a cold location to prevent overheating. 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 notebook computer, by placing the computer on the computer. IMPORTANT Do not place your computer is...
Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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... onto your computer: § Shut down the computer § Unplug 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. IMPORTANT Do not use damaged or cut connection cables or cords.
... onto your computer: § Shut down the computer § Unplug 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. IMPORTANT Do not use damaged or cut connection cables or cords.
Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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... battery pack is installed the results could be unpredictable. § While the battery pack is shortened in use the AC adaptor with the VAIO PC and/or AC adaptor. This is normal and is normal and does not indicate a malfunction, because the battery pack will gradually discharge...and recharge the battery pack before recharging. § If the battery pack quickly runs out of 5 Using the Battery Pack Use original Sony battery packs. Sony cannot guarantee product safety when third party non-original replacement battery packs are used the battery pack for concern. § Keep the battery...
... battery pack is installed the results could be unpredictable. § While the battery pack is shortened in use the AC adaptor with the VAIO PC and/or AC adaptor. This is normal and is normal and does not indicate a malfunction, because the battery pack will gradually discharge...and recharge the battery pack before recharging. § If the battery pack quickly runs out of 5 Using the Battery Pack Use original Sony battery packs. Sony cannot guarantee product safety when third party non-original replacement battery packs are used the battery pack for concern. § Keep the battery...
Safety
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...may not necessarily be identical to current retail versions. 2 Model Number: Serial Number: Notice © 2010 Sony Electronics Inc. PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN ...ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR SUCH OTHER INFORMATION. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR SPECIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER BASED ON TORT, CONTRACT,... to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. Sony Electronics Inc. SONY ELECTRONICS INC.
...may not necessarily be identical to current retail versions. 2 Model Number: Serial Number: Notice © 2010 Sony Electronics Inc. PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN ...ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR SUCH OTHER INFORMATION. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR SPECIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER BASED ON TORT, CONTRACT,... to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. Sony Electronics Inc. SONY ELECTRONICS INC.
Safety
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...). 3 Reverse engineering or disassembly is a trademark of the computer, and may be completed by WFA (Wi-Fi Alliance). 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 apply)....are trademarks or registered trademarks of the software product(s) requires agreement to your compatible i.LINK device for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO® computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection...
...). 3 Reverse engineering or disassembly is a trademark of the computer, and may be completed by WFA (Wi-Fi Alliance). 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 apply)....are trademarks or registered trademarks of the software product(s) requires agreement to your compatible i.LINK device for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO® computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection...
Safety
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...near a pacemaker, make sure it becomes warm and causes discomfort. ❑ To prevent possible damage and risk of non-genuine Sony battery packs or AC adapters with your VAIO® computer. - moisture or rain; Information about compatible models can be found at least 8 inches / 20 cm away from... questions regarding your product or for customers in case of any losses and damages arising from the pacemaker. ❑ Sony is at http://www.sony.com/vaio. ❑ Sony disclaims and shall assume no responsibility in Canada. ❑ To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not open the...
...near a pacemaker, make sure it becomes warm and causes discomfort. ❑ To prevent possible damage and risk of non-genuine Sony battery packs or AC adapters with your VAIO® computer. - moisture or rain; Information about compatible models can be found at least 8 inches / 20 cm away from... questions regarding your product or for customers in case of any losses and damages arising from the pacemaker. ❑ Sony is at http://www.sony.com/vaio. ❑ Sony disclaims and shall assume no responsibility in Canada. ❑ To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not open the...
Safety
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... with the instructions, may result in interference to radio communications. Operation with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: PCG-7191L, PCG-7192L Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127, USA Telephone: (For FCC-related matters ...equipment and receiver. ❑ Connect the equipment into an outlet on the Web site at: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA or http://sony.ca/support/ for customers in Canada. Regulatory Information If you have questions about this model manufactured for sale...
... with the instructions, may result in interference to radio communications. Operation with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: PCG-7191L, PCG-7192L Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127, USA Telephone: (For FCC-related matters ...equipment and receiver. ❑ Connect the equipment into an outlet on the Web site at: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA or http://sony.ca/support/ for customers in Canada. Regulatory Information If you have questions about this model manufactured for sale...
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VAIO Support Homepage http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ (for customers in USA) http://sony.ca/support/ (for customers in Canada) http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA/ (for customers in Spanish speaking Latin American countries or areas) http://esupport.sony.com/PT/VAIO/BR/ (for customers in Brazil) © 2010 Sony Corporation / Printed in China 4-174-356-11(1)
VAIO Support Homepage http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ (for customers in USA) http://sony.ca/support/ (for customers in Canada) http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA/ (for customers in Spanish speaking Latin American countries or areas) http://esupport.sony.com/PT/VAIO/BR/ (for customers in Brazil) © 2010 Sony Corporation / Printed in China 4-174-356-11(1)
Startup Guide
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VGN-NW Series VAIO Support Homepage http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ (USA) http://sony.ca/support/ (Canada) http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA/ (Latin American area) http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ (Brazil) Features and specifications may appear different from your computer. 1 Lift the LCD screen lid. 2 Press ...required until the power indicator light turns on. 5 Locate User Guide 1 Click Start > Help and Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Click VAIO User Guide. Help and Support is easy to do next Update your computer Keep your computer updated by downloading updates from coming into ...
VGN-NW Series VAIO Support Homepage http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ (USA) http://sony.ca/support/ (Canada) http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA/ (Latin American area) http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ (Brazil) Features and specifications may appear different from your computer. 1 Lift the LCD screen lid. 2 Press ...required until the power indicator light turns on. 5 Locate User Guide 1 Click Start > Help and Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Click VAIO User Guide. Help and Support is easy to do next Update your computer Keep your computer updated by downloading updates from coming into ...
Users Guide
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... Using the Battery Pack 21 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 27 Using the Power Saving Modes 28 Updating Your Computer 31 Using Your VAIO Computer 32 Using the Keyboard 33 Using the Touch Pad 35 Using Special-function Buttons 36 Using the Quick Web Access Function 37 ...74 Connecting a USB Device 75 Connecting an i.LINK Device 77 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 79 Setting the Password 80 Using Intel(R) VT 87 Using the VAIO Control Center 88 Using the VAIO Power Management 89 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 90 Adding and Removing Memory 91 Precautions 97 Safety Information 98 Care...
... Using the Battery Pack 21 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 27 Using the Power Saving Modes 28 Updating Your Computer 31 Using Your VAIO Computer 32 Using the Keyboard 33 Using the Touch Pad 35 Using Special-function Buttons 36 Using the Quick Web Access Function 37 ...74 Connecting a USB Device 75 Connecting an i.LINK Device 77 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 79 Setting the Password 80 Using Intel(R) VT 87 Using the VAIO Control Center 88 Using the VAIO Power Management 89 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 90 Adding and Removing Memory 91 Precautions 97 Safety Information 98 Care...
Users Guide
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...following URLs: ❑ For customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ❑ For customers in Canada http://sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA ❑ For customers in this manual may not ...be available on your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer and welcome to the on your computer. To find specifications Some features...
...following URLs: ❑ For customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ❑ For customers in Canada http://sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA ❑ For customers in this manual may not ...be available on your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer and welcome to the on your computer. To find specifications Some features...
Users Guide
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... Help and Support. 2 Choose from the following categories to the original factory settings - Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer, creating recovery discs, and more. Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - An overview of...
... Help and Support. 2 Choose from the following categories to the original factory settings - Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer, creating recovery discs, and more. Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - An overview of...
Users Guide
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May be able to find out about configuration of your computer. You may not be available on your computer. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - Some features and options may be included with the preinstalled ...
May be able to find out about configuration of your computer. You may not be available on your computer. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - Some features and options may be included with the preinstalled ...
Users Guide
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... problem and the Knowledge Database searches for the corresponding solutions online. ❑ For customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ❑ For customers in Canada http://sony.ca/support/ ❑ 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/BR/ ❑ Operating system online support web site Your computer comes ...
... problem and the Knowledge Database searches for the corresponding solutions online. ❑ For customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ❑ For customers in Canada http://sony.ca/support/ ❑ 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/BR/ ❑ Operating system online support web site Your computer comes ...
Users Guide
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...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. Visit the web site at our site, you are looking for your Sony VAIO computer. Customer Information Center If you might need. In order to ...find the contact numbers on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any ...
...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. Visit the web site at our site, you are looking for your Sony VAIO computer. Customer Information Center If you might need. In order to ...find the contact numbers on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any ...
Users 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. ! Getting Started > n 11 N Getting Started This section describes how to get started using your computer. Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external ...
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. Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external ...
Users Guide
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... out of data, you should save your battery pack if you enable the battery care function of power while the computer is supplied with the VAIO Control Center. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 25 N ✍ Keep the battery pack in your data frequently.
... out of data, you should save your battery pack if you enable the battery care function of power while the computer is supplied with the VAIO Control Center. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 25 N ✍ Keep the battery pack in your data frequently.
Users Guide
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... battery power, you can extend your battery life using the following methods. ❑ Decrease the LCD brightness of your desktop background with the VAIO Control Center. See Using the VAIO Power Management (page 89) for more information. ❑ Set the wallpaper in Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting as your computer screen. ❑...
... battery power, you can extend your battery life using the following methods. ❑ Decrease the LCD brightness of your desktop background with the VAIO Control Center. See Using the VAIO Power Management (page 89) for more information. ❑ Set the wallpaper in Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting as your computer screen. ❑...
Users Guide
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... Programs, and Windows Update and then follow the on-screen instructions. ❑ VAIO Update 5 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Update 5 and then follow the on-screen instructions. ! The VAIO Update automatically notifies you of new updates for enhancing your VAIO computer with the following software applications so that the computer can run more...
... Programs, and Windows Update and then follow the on-screen instructions. ❑ VAIO Update 5 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Update 5 and then follow the on-screen instructions. ! The VAIO Update automatically notifies you of new updates for enhancing your VAIO computer with the following software applications so that the computer can run more...
Users Guide
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... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 33) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 35) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 36) ❑ Using the Quick ...
... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 33) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 35) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 36) ❑ Using the Quick ...