Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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... on the computer. 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 experience problems. When your computer is important to a warm one hour before turning... on porous surfaces. The temperature of the bottom of 5 The heat can block the computer's air vents. Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer Proper Handling Use your computer on your lap. IMPORTANT Do not place your computer directly on a clean dry, stable surface....
... on the computer. 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 experience problems. When your computer is important to a warm one hour before turning... on porous surfaces. The temperature of the bottom of 5 The heat can block the computer's air vents. Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer Proper Handling Use your computer on your lap. IMPORTANT Do not place your computer directly on a clean dry, stable surface....
Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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... may cause the computer to malfunction. Cleaning 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 VAIO PC Clean the cabinet with a dry or lightly moistened soft microfiber cloth. Do not drop...
... may cause the computer to malfunction. Cleaning 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 VAIO PC Clean the cabinet with a dry or lightly moistened soft microfiber cloth. Do not drop...
Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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...with the label facing down. If an unauthorized battery pack is installed the results could be replaced. However, this model. only use the AC adaptor with the VAIO PC and/or AC adaptor. Using the Battery Pack Use original Sony battery packs. Lower temperatures require longer charging time. ...§ Certain rechargeable battery packs do not meet Sony quality and safety standards. If the AC adaptor was delivered...
...with the label facing down. If an unauthorized battery pack is installed the results could be replaced. However, this model. only use the AC adaptor with the VAIO PC and/or AC adaptor. Using the Battery Pack Use original Sony battery packs. Lower temperatures require longer charging time. ...§ Certain rechargeable battery packs do not meet Sony quality and safety standards. If the AC adaptor was delivered...
Safety - Safety Information
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...and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. Refer to the terms and conditions of your Sony Service Center. SONY ELECTRONICS INC. Software specifications are located on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of license agreements enclosed with this... manual or the information contained herein at any time without written permission is governed by third parties. Model Number: Serial Number: Notice © 2010 Sony Electronics Inc. WEB SITE INFORMATION...
...and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. Refer to the terms and conditions of your Sony Service Center. SONY ELECTRONICS INC. Software specifications are located on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of license agreements enclosed with this... manual or the information contained herein at any time without written permission is governed by third parties. Model Number: Serial Number: Notice © 2010 Sony Electronics Inc. WEB SITE INFORMATION...
Safety - Safety Information
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...may cause the aircraft's equipment to malfunction. ❑ If using the genuine Sony battery pack and AC adapter that are not magnetically shielded; and high humidity. ❑ Do not charge the battery pack in contact with your VAIO® computer. - If either of these items needs to be replaced ... to your computer during normal operation and over time could result in discomfort or burns. ❑ Do not place the AC adapter in any Sony battery pack. ❑ Do not use of , or tampering with this device. 4 excessive dust; mechanical vibration or shock; the use wireless LAN...
...may cause the aircraft's equipment to malfunction. ❑ If using the genuine Sony battery pack and AC adapter that are not magnetically shielded; and high humidity. ❑ Do not charge the battery pack in contact with your VAIO® computer. - If either of these items needs to be replaced ... to your computer during normal operation and over time could result in discomfort or burns. ❑ Do not place the AC adapter in any Sony battery pack. ❑ Do not use of , or tampering with this device. 4 excessive dust; mechanical vibration or shock; the use wireless LAN...
Startup Guide
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... cord Battery pack The illustrations in case of a system failure. On-screen manuals: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Click VAIO User Guide. VPCCW 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/PT/VAIO/BR...
... cord Battery pack The illustrations in case of a system failure. On-screen manuals: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Click VAIO User Guide. VPCCW 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/PT/VAIO/BR...
Users Guide
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... 12 About the Indicator Lights 18 Connecting a Power Source 19 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-...76 Connecting an External Microphone 78 Connecting a USB Device 79 Connecting an i.LINK Device 81 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 83 Setting the Password 84 Using Intel(R) VT 91 Using the VAIO Control Center 92 Using the VAIO Power Management 93 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 94 Adding and Removing Memory 95
... 12 About the Indicator Lights 18 Connecting a Power Source 19 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-...76 Connecting an External Microphone 78 Connecting a USB Device 79 Connecting an i.LINK Device 81 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 83 Setting the Password 84 Using Intel(R) VT 91 Using the VAIO Control Center 92 Using the VAIO Power Management 93 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 94 Adding and Removing Memory 95
Users Guide
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... (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the setup of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating system on the Sony online support web site. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at a U.S. Visit the web site at www.sonystyle.com/backstage to receive the...the lower right corner of the display on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of the problem 5. The serial number is causing the problem 5 A brief description of your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you might need. You can ...
... (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the setup of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating system on the Sony online support web site. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at a U.S. Visit the web site at www.sonystyle.com/backstage to receive the...the lower right corner of the display on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of the problem 5. The serial number is causing the problem 5 A brief description of your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you might need. You can ...
Users Guide
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...using your computer. 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, ... Locating Controls and Ports (page 12) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 18) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 19) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 21) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 27) ❑ Using the Power Saving Modes (page 28) ❑ Updating Your Computer (...
...using your computer. 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, ... Locating Controls and Ports (page 12) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 18) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 19) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 21) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 27) ❑ Using the Power Saving Modes (page 28) ❑ Updating Your Computer (...
Users Guide
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...mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. You can be recharged any time. When the battery pack is running on the battery, you enable the battery care function of the Battery Charge Functions with a lithium ion battery pack and can extend the life of power while the computer is impossible. Charging a... n 25 N ✍ Keep the battery pack in your data frequently. Your computer is directly connected to the previous work state is in Sleep mode, you should save your computer while it is supplied with the VAIO Control Center. While some software applications or peripheral devices are ...
...mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. You can be recharged any time. When the battery pack is running on the battery, you enable the battery care function of the Battery Charge Functions with a lithium ion battery pack and can extend the life of power while the computer is impossible. Charging a... n 25 N ✍ Keep the battery pack in your data frequently. Your computer is directly connected to the previous work state is in Sleep mode, you should save your computer while it is supplied with the VAIO Control Center. While some software applications or peripheral devices are ...
Users Guide
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... When your computer is running on the Power Options. See Using the VAIO Power Management (page 93) for more information. ❑ Set the wallpaper in Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting as your computer screen. ❑ Use the power saving mode. See Using the Power Saving Modes (page 28) for more... information. ❑ Change the power saving settings on battery power, you can extend the battery life using the following methods. ❑ Decrease the LCD brightness of your desktop background with the...
... When your computer is running on the Power Options. See Using the VAIO Power Management (page 93) for more information. ❑ Set the wallpaper in Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting as your computer screen. ❑ Use the power saving mode. See Using the Power Saving Modes (page 28) for more... information. ❑ Change the power saving settings on battery power, you can extend the battery life using the following methods. ❑ Decrease the LCD brightness of your desktop background with the...
Users Guide
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... mode and display settings as needed. 2 If you start the computer, a power status icon appears on AC or battery power to step 3. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Using the VAIO Power Management n 93 N Using the VAIO Power Management Power management helps you are currently using. Click this software application, you can check the current power...
... mode and display settings as needed. 2 If you start the computer, a power status icon appears on AC or battery power to step 3. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Using the VAIO Power Management n 93 N Using the VAIO Power Management Power management helps you are currently using. Click this software application, you can check the current power...
Users Guide
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... electricity (cellophane wrappers, for using and modifying electronic equipment. ❑ Turn off your computer and disconnect it from its power sources (battery pack and AC adapter) and from the computer. Notes on adding/removing memory modules ❑ Be sure to place your computer on ..., contact the sales dealer or the manufacturer of your memory module. ❑ Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage electronic components. Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > Adding and Removing Memory n 95 N Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you ...
... electricity (cellophane wrappers, for using and modifying electronic equipment. ❑ Turn off your computer and disconnect it from its power sources (battery pack and AC adapter) and from the computer. Notes on adding/removing memory modules ❑ Be sure to place your computer on ..., contact the sales dealer or the manufacturer of your memory module. ❑ Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage electronic components. Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > Adding and Removing Memory n 95 N Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you ...
Users Guide
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Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > Adding and Removing Memory n 97 N Removing and Installing a Memory Module To change or add a memory module 1 Shut down the computer and disconnect all peripheral devices. 2 Unplug the computer and remove the battery pack. 3 Wait about an hour until the computer cools down. 4 Unscrew the screw (indicated by the arrow below) on the bottom of the computer and remove the memory module compartment cover. 5 Touch a metal object to discharge static electricity.
Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > Adding and Removing Memory n 97 N Removing and Installing a Memory Module To change or add a memory module 1 Shut down the computer and disconnect all peripheral devices. 2 Unplug the computer and remove the battery pack. 3 Wait about an hour until the computer cools down. 4 Unscrew the screw (indicated by the arrow below) on the bottom of the computer and remove the memory module compartment cover. 5 Touch a metal object to discharge static electricity.
Users Guide
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... in a wrong orientation, as it clicks into place. Be sure to insert the connector edge of the computer. 11 Reinstall the battery pack and turn on the computer. Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > Adding and Removing Memory 8 Slide the memory module into the memory module slot and push it in until it may...
... in a wrong orientation, as it clicks into place. Be sure to insert the connector edge of the computer. 11 Reinstall the battery pack and turn on the computer. Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > Adding and Removing Memory 8 Slide the memory module into the memory module slot and push it in until it may...
Users Guide
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Precautions > n 101 N Precautions This section describes safety guidelines and precautions to help you protect your VAIO computer from potential damage. ❑ Safety Information (page 102) ❑ Care and Maintenance Information (page 105) ❑ Handling Your Computer (page 106) ❑ Handling the ... (page 108) ❑ Using the Power Source (page 109) ❑ Handling the Built-in Camera (page 110) ❑ Handling Discs (page 111) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 112) ❑ Handling "Memory Stick" (page 113) ❑ Handling the Built-in Storage Device (page 114)
Precautions > n 101 N Precautions This section describes safety guidelines and precautions to help you protect your VAIO computer from potential damage. ❑ Safety Information (page 102) ❑ Care and Maintenance Information (page 105) ❑ Handling Your Computer (page 106) ❑ Handling the ... (page 108) ❑ Using the Power Source (page 109) ❑ Handling the Built-in Camera (page 110) ❑ Handling Discs (page 111) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 112) ❑ Handling "Memory Stick" (page 113) ❑ Handling the Built-in Storage Device (page 114)
Users Guide
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... or damages arising from: ❑ The use of non-genuine Sony battery packs or AC adapters with your VAIO computer. ❑ The disassembly, alteration of, or tampering of any Sony battery pack. ❑ Keep the battery pack away from all sources of heat. ❑ Keep the battery pack dry. ❑ Do not open or try to disassemble...
... or damages arising from: ❑ The use of non-genuine Sony battery packs or AC adapters with your VAIO computer. ❑ The disassembly, alteration of, or tampering of any Sony battery pack. ❑ Keep the battery pack away from all sources of heat. ❑ Keep the battery pack dry. ❑ Do not open or try to disassemble...
Users Guide
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... computer uses high-frequency radio signals and may condense inside the computer. To find the nearest center or agent, see Finding More about Your VAIO Computer (page 5). The electromagnetic field of the computer. ❑ Do not place your computer in a location subject to a warm one hour... before operating it , and remove the battery pack. Precautions > Handling Your Computer n 106 N Handling Your Computer ❑ If you drop a solid object or any liquid onto your computer, shut...
... computer uses high-frequency radio signals and may condense inside the computer. To find the nearest center or agent, see Finding More about Your VAIO Computer (page 5). The electromagnetic field of the computer. ❑ Do not place your computer in a location subject to a warm one hour... before operating it , and remove the battery pack. Precautions > Handling Your Computer n 106 N Handling Your Computer ❑ If you drop a solid object or any liquid onto your computer, shut...
Users Guide
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...countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA ❑ For customers in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ Some features and options in this section may not be available on your VAIO computer. Troubleshooting > n ...115 N Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you might encounter when using your computer. ❑ Computer Operations (page 117) ❑ System Update / Security (page 123) ❑ Recovery (page 125) ❑ Battery...
...countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA ❑ For customers in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ Some features and options in this section may not be available on your VAIO computer. Troubleshooting > n ...115 N Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you might encounter when using your computer. ❑ Computer Operations (page 117) ❑ System Update / Security (page 123) ❑ Recovery (page 125) ❑ Battery...
Users Guide
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See the manual that you are using the supplied Sony AC adapter. For your safety, use the computer for at least one hour. ❑ Check that came with your display for your VAIO computer. Reinstall the battery pack, plug the AC adapter, and then press the power button to...into a power source and turned on. Troubleshooting > Computer Operations n 117 N Computer Operations What should I do not use only the genuine Sony rechargeable battery pack and AC adapter, which are adjusted correctly. If this occurs, do if my computer does not start? ❑ Make sure your computer...
See the manual that you are using the supplied Sony AC adapter. For your safety, use the computer for at least one hour. ❑ Check that came with your display for your VAIO computer. Reinstall the battery pack, plug the AC adapter, and then press the power button to...into a power source and turned on. Troubleshooting > Computer Operations n 117 N Computer Operations What should I do not use only the genuine Sony rechargeable battery pack and AC adapter, which are adjusted correctly. If this occurs, do if my computer does not start? ❑ Make sure your computer...