Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
Page 1
... the battery pack § Contact eSupport at least one , moisture may experience problems. When your computer directly on the computer. Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer Proper Handling Use your computer on porous surfaces. The temperature of the bottom of the unit rises during normal operation. The heat can...
... the battery pack § Contact eSupport at least one , moisture may experience problems. When your computer directly on the computer. Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer Proper Handling Use your computer on porous surfaces. The temperature of the bottom of the unit rises during normal operation. The heat can...
Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
Page 2
... 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. Disconnect the AC adapter and remove the battery pack before operating...
... 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. Disconnect the AC adapter and remove the battery pack before operating...
Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
Page 3
... 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 VAIO PC and/or AC adaptor. only use or being fully charged, it on the notebook casing. You can purchase AC Adaptors... to prevent damage to the battery pack. § If you have reached the end of its life and should only be connected to genuine Sony battery packs designed for a considerable amount of time, the remaining battery life may have not used . Using the AC adaptor Make sure that ...
... 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 VAIO PC and/or AC adaptor. only use or being fully charged, it on the notebook casing. You can purchase AC Adaptors... to prevent damage to the battery pack. § If you have reached the end of its life and should only be connected to genuine Sony battery packs designed for a considerable amount of time, the remaining battery life may have not used . Using the AC adaptor Make sure that ...
Startup Guide
Page 2
.... Turn on hard surfaces, such as setup tools, tutorials, and FAQs. VPCE Series VAIO Support Homepage http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ (USA) http://esupport.sony.com/CA/ (Canada) http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA/ (Latin American area) http://esupport.sony.com/PT/VAIO/BR/ (Brazil) Features and specifications may appear different from coming into contact with...
.... Turn on hard surfaces, such as setup tools, tutorials, and FAQs. VPCE Series VAIO Support Homepage http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ (USA) http://esupport.sony.com/CA/ (Canada) http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA/ (Latin American area) http://esupport.sony.com/PT/VAIO/BR/ (Brazil) Features and specifications may appear different from coming into contact with...
Safety - Safety Information
Page 2
... to make any modification to this product. Software specifications are located on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of your Sony Service Center. All rights reserved. PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN AND HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS... INC. Some of a separate user license agreement. Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. The software described herein is subject to the terms and conditions of such software is governed by third parties. Use of ...
... to make any modification to this product. Software specifications are located on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of your Sony Service Center. All rights reserved. PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN AND HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS... INC. Some of a separate user license agreement. Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. The software described herein is subject to the terms and conditions of such software is governed by third parties. Use of ...
Safety - Safety Information
Page 3
... (toll charges may vary, depending on operating conditions and proper connection. Reverse engineering or disassembly is a trademark of Sony Corporation used only to designate that are available to software may require prior arrangements with participating financial institutions. Financial services... may require an additional charge. i.LINK is prohibited. The i.LINK connection may apply). 3 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...
... (toll charges may vary, depending on operating conditions and proper connection. Reverse engineering or disassembly is a trademark of Sony Corporation used only to designate that are available to software may require prior arrangements with participating financial institutions. Financial services... may require an additional charge. i.LINK is prohibited. The i.LINK connection may apply). 3 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...
Safety - Safety Information
Page 4
... the computer is not responsible for 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. ❑ Sony disclaims and shall assume no responsibility in case of any losses and damages.... the disassembly, alteration of the product, be easily accessible. ❑ Do not use a compatible genuine Sony battery pack or AC adapter. Refer servicing to use your computer directly on your VAIO® computer. - and high humidity. ❑ Do not charge the battery pack in writing. ❑...
... the computer is not responsible for 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. ❑ Sony disclaims and shall assume no responsibility in case of any losses and damages.... the disassembly, alteration of the product, be easily accessible. ❑ Do not use a compatible genuine Sony battery pack or AC adapter. Refer servicing to use your computer directly on your VAIO® computer. - and high humidity. ❑ Do not charge the battery pack in writing. ❑...
Safety - Safety Information
Page 8
...Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. ❑ Connect the equipment into an outlet on the Web site at: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in a residential installation. FCC Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for help....can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in USA or http://www.sony.ca/support/ for compliance could void the user's authority to radio and television reception. 8 NOTE: The manufacturer is subject to...
...Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. ❑ Connect the equipment into an outlet on the Web site at: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in a residential installation. FCC Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for help....can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in USA or http://www.sony.ca/support/ for compliance could void the user's authority to radio and television reception. 8 NOTE: The manufacturer is subject to...
Safety - Safety Information
Page 10
... considerations. Disposal Information Disposal of mercury containing products (United States) For models without LCD using LED Technology (models with 15.5 type/inch WXGA (1366 x 768) VAIO Display) only Lamp in this product contains mercury.
... considerations. Disposal Information Disposal of mercury containing products (United States) For models without LCD using LED Technology (models with 15.5 type/inch WXGA (1366 x 768) VAIO Display) only Lamp in this product contains mercury.
Safety - Safety Information
Page 24
VAIO Support Homepage http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ (for customers in USA) http://www.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 U.S.A. 4-174-387-11(1)
VAIO Support Homepage http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ (for customers in USA) http://www.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 U.S.A. 4-174-387-11(1)
Users Guide
Page 2
... Using the Battery Pack 21 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 28 Using the Power Saving Modes 29 Updating Your Computer 32 Using Your VAIO Computer 33 Using the Keyboard 34 Using the Touch Pad 36 Using Special-function Buttons 37 Using the Quick Web Access Function 38... Using the Multiple Monitors Function 81 Connecting an External Microphone 83 Connecting a USB Device 84 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 86 Setting the Password 87 Using Intel(R) VT 94 Using the VAIO Control Center 95 Using the VAIO Power Management 96 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 97 Adding and Removing Memory 98
... Using the Battery Pack 21 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 28 Using the Power Saving Modes 29 Updating Your Computer 32 Using Your VAIO Computer 33 Using the Keyboard 34 Using the Touch Pad 36 Using Special-function Buttons 37 Using the Quick Web Access Function 38... Using the Multiple Monitors Function 81 Connecting an External Microphone 83 Connecting a USB Device 84 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 86 Setting the Password 87 Using Intel(R) VT 94 Using the VAIO Control Center 95 Using the VAIO Power Management 96 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 97 Adding and Removing Memory 98
Users Guide
Page 4
... items may look slightly different from those of -the-art computing experience. ! Sony has combined leading-edge technology in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/PT/VAIO/BR/ External views illustrated in this Sony VAIO® computer and welcome to find out about the configuration of your computer,... 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 audio, video, computing...
... items may look slightly different from those of -the-art computing experience. ! Sony has combined leading-edge technology in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/PT/VAIO/BR/ External views illustrated in this Sony VAIO® computer and welcome to find out about the configuration of your computer,... 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 audio, video, computing...
Users Guide
Page 5
...Safety guidelines and owner information. 2. Get started with my VAIO Get help in storage device to the original factory settings - Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. You can find the answers you need. General ...information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer. To access Help and Support: ...
...Safety guidelines and owner information. 2. Get started with my VAIO Get help in storage device to the original factory settings - Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. You can find the answers you need. General ...information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer. To access Help and Support: ...
Users Guide
Page 6
May be included with the preinstalled software programs on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - Information about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer. Some features and options may be available on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi ...
May be included with the preinstalled software programs on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - Information about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer. Some features and options may be available on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi ...
Users Guide
Page 7
... 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/PT/VAIO/BR/ ❑ Operating system online support web...
... 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/PT/VAIO/BR/ ❑ Operating system online support web...
Users Guide
Page 8
In order to find the contact numbers on your VAIO PC. The serial number is the last 7 digits of your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you might need. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find the nearest location. Visit the web site at... are looking for your computer 4 The hardware component or the software program that is causing the problem 5 A brief description of your Sony VAIO computer. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at a U.S. Customer Information Center If you do not find it at www.sonystyle.com...
In order to find the contact numbers on your VAIO PC. The serial number is the last 7 digits of your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you might need. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find the nearest location. Visit the web site at... are looking for your computer 4 The hardware component or the software program that is causing the problem 5 A brief description of your Sony VAIO computer. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at a U.S. Customer Information Center If you do not find it at www.sonystyle.com...
Users Guide
Page 11
... Computer (page 32) 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.
... Computer (page 32) 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.
Users Guide
Page 14
Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports n 14 N A Num lock indicator (page 18) B Caps lock indicator (page 18) C Scroll lock indicator (page 18) D ASSIST button (page 37) E WEB button (page 37) F VAIO button (page 37) G Power button/Power indicator (page 18) H "Memory Stick Duo" slot* (page 48) I Media Access indicator (page 18) J SD memory card slot (page 58) K WIRELESS switch (page 64), (page 68) L WIRELESS indicator (page 18) M Charge indicator (page 18) N Disc drive indicator (page 18) * Your computer supports only Duo-size "Memory Stick".
Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports n 14 N A Num lock indicator (page 18) B Caps lock indicator (page 18) C Scroll lock indicator (page 18) D ASSIST button (page 37) E WEB button (page 37) F VAIO button (page 37) G Power button/Power indicator (page 18) H "Memory Stick Duo" slot* (page 48) I Media Access indicator (page 18) J SD memory card slot (page 58) K WIRELESS switch (page 64), (page 68) L WIRELESS indicator (page 18) M Charge indicator (page 18) N Disc drive indicator (page 18) * Your computer supports only Duo-size "Memory Stick".
Users Guide
Page 26
To check the battery charge capacity 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Power Management and Battery. ✍ Additionally, you can enable the battery care function to extend the life of the battery pack extends. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 26 N Checking the Battery Charge Capacity The battery charge capacity gradually decreases as the number of battery charging increases or the duration of use of the battery pack. To get the most out of the battery pack, check the battery charge capacity and change the battery settings.
To check the battery charge capacity 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Power Management and Battery. ✍ Additionally, you can enable the battery care function to extend the life of the battery pack extends. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 26 N Checking the Battery Charge Capacity The battery charge capacity gradually decreases as the number of battery charging increases or the duration of use of the battery pack. To get the most out of the battery pack, check the battery charge capacity and change the battery settings.
Users Guide
Page 27
Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 27 N Extending the Battery Life When your computer is running on the Power Options. See Using the VAIO Power Management (page 96) for more information. ❑ Set the wallpaper in Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting as your computer screen. ❑ Use the power ... settings on battery power, you can extend the battery life using the following methods. ❑ Decrease the LCD brightness of your desktop background with the VAIO Control Center.
Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 27 N Extending the Battery Life When your computer is running on the Power Options. See Using the VAIO Power Management (page 96) for more information. ❑ Set the wallpaper in Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting as your computer screen. ❑ Use the power ... settings on battery power, you can extend the battery life using the following methods. ❑ Decrease the LCD brightness of your desktop background with the VAIO Control Center.
