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... Proper air circulation is brought directly from a cold location to prevent overheating. Do not block your computer's air vents, located on the bottom of Your VAIO® Computer Proper Handling Use your lap. For example, materials such as rugs, blankets, couches, beds or curtains, can cause discomfort. 1 of the unit rises...
... Proper air circulation is brought directly from a cold location to prevent overheating. Do not block your computer's air vents, located on the bottom of Your VAIO® Computer Proper Handling Use your lap. For example, materials such as rugs, blankets, couches, beds or curtains, can cause discomfort. 1 of the unit rises...
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... computer to malfunction. Cleaning your computer: § Shut down the computer § Unplug it § Remove the battery pack. § Have the computer checked by a Sony-qualified technician before cleaning your computer. Use only a mild detergent solution. If you drop a solid object or spill any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder... computer. 2 of the computer. Disconnect the AC adapter and remove the battery pack before operating it again IMPORTANT Do not use any liquid onto your VAIO PC Clean the cabinet with a dry or lightly moistened soft microfiber cloth.
... computer to malfunction. Cleaning your computer: § Shut down the computer § Unplug it § Remove the battery pack. § Have the computer checked by a Sony-qualified technician before cleaning your computer. Use only a mild detergent solution. If you drop a solid object or spill any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder... computer. 2 of the computer. Disconnect the AC adapter and remove the battery pack before operating it again IMPORTANT Do not use any liquid onto your VAIO PC Clean the cabinet with a dry or lightly moistened soft microfiber cloth.
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.... § There is no requirement to discharge the battery pack before using your computer for a long period of time, remove the battery pack from official Sony resellers to avoid counterfeit products. § Do not leave battery packs in temperatures above 140°F (60°C), such as in a car parked in ...(10°C) to the battery pack. § If you have reached the end of 5 Using the AC adaptor Make sure that was delivered with the VAIO PC and/or AC adaptor. We recommend purchasing the battery packs directly from the computer to prevent damage to 86°F (30°C).
.... § There is no requirement to discharge the battery pack before using your computer for a long period of time, remove the battery pack from official Sony resellers to avoid counterfeit products. § Do not leave battery packs in temperatures above 140°F (60°C), such as in a car parked in ...(10°C) to the battery pack. § If you have reached the end of 5 Using the AC adaptor Make sure that was delivered with the VAIO PC and/or AC adaptor. We recommend purchasing the battery packs directly from the computer to prevent damage to 86°F (30°C).
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...22 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 29 Using the Power Saving Modes 30 Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition .......... 33 Using Your VAIO Computer 36 Using the Keyboard 37 Using the Touch Pad 39 Using Special-function Buttons 40 Using the Quick Web Access Function 41... Multiple Monitors Function 88 Connecting an External Microphone 90 Connecting a USB Device 91 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 93 Setting the Password 94 Using Intel(R) VT 101 Using the VAIO Control Center 102 Using the VAIO Power Management 103 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 104 Adding and Removing Memory 105
...22 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 29 Using the Power Saving Modes 30 Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition .......... 33 Using Your VAIO Computer 36 Using the Keyboard 37 Using the Touch Pad 39 Using Special-function Buttons 40 Using the Quick Web Access Function 41... Multiple Monitors Function 88 Connecting an External Microphone 90 Connecting a USB Device 91 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 93 Setting the Password 94 Using Intel(R) VT 101 Using the VAIO Control Center 102 Using the VAIO Power Management 103 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 104 Adding and Removing Memory 105
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...) ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA ❑ For customers in this manual may look slightly different from those of this Sony VAIO® computer and welcome to find out about the configuration of -the-art computing... experience. ! External views illustrated in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/PT/VAIO/BR/ Before Use > n4 N Before Use Congratulations on...
...) ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA ❑ For customers in this manual may look slightly different from those of this Sony VAIO® computer and welcome to find out about the configuration of -the-art computing... experience. ! External views illustrated in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/PT/VAIO/BR/ Before Use > n4 N Before Use Congratulations on...
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n5 N Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - An overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide ❑ Safety Information - Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer Finding More about Your VAIO Computer This section provides support information about your VAIO computer. 1. Safety guidelines and owner information. ✍ Before activating the wireless functions such as the wireless LAN and Bluetooth technology, read the Safety Information carefully.
n5 N Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - An overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide ❑ Safety Information - Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer Finding More about Your VAIO Computer This section provides support information about your VAIO computer. 1. Safety guidelines and owner information. ✍ Before activating the wireless functions such as the wireless LAN and Bluetooth technology, read the Safety Information carefully.
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General information of your VAIO computer. To access VAIO User Guide, click Start , All Programs, and VAIO Manual. ❑ Help and Support - Get started with my VAIO Get help with the VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing...
General information of your VAIO computer. To access VAIO User Guide, click Start , All Programs, and VAIO Manual. ❑ Help and Support - Get started with my VAIO Get help with the VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing...
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... Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. See the specifications to access the help files from the help files - Information about Your VAIO Computer n7 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer. May be able to find out about the configuration of your computer.
... Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. See the specifications to access the help files from the help files - Information about Your VAIO Computer n7 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer. May be able to find out about the configuration of your computer.
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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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...technician at a U.S. The serial number is causing the problem 5 A brief description of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating system on your VAIO computer. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at the lower right corner of the display on the computer. 2 Your computer's serial number You ... n9 N 4. You can find the contact numbers on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of your Sony VAIO computer. In order to find it at our site, you might need. Visit the web site at www.sonystyle.com/backstage to receive the fastest...
...technician at a U.S. The serial number is causing the problem 5 A brief description of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating system on your VAIO computer. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at the lower right corner of the display on the computer. 2 Your computer's serial number You ... n9 N 4. You can find the contact numbers on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of your Sony VAIO computer. In order to find it at our site, you might need. Visit the web site at www.sonystyle.com/backstage to receive the fastest...
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... completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with your computer. Before starting your VAIO computer. !
... completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with your computer. Before starting your VAIO computer. !
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Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports n 15 N A Num lock indicator (page 19) B Caps lock indicator (page 19) C Scroll lock indicator (page 19) D ASSIST button (page 40) E WEB button (page 40) F VAIO button (page 40) G Power button/Power indicator (page 19) H "Memory Stick Duo" slot* (page 51) I Media Access indicator (page 19) J SD memory card slot (page 62) K WIRELESS switch (page 68), (page 74) L WIRELESS indicator (page 19) M Charge indicator (page 19) N Disc drive indicator (page 19) * Your computer supports only Duo-size "Memory Stick".
Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports n 15 N A Num lock indicator (page 19) B Caps lock indicator (page 19) C Scroll lock indicator (page 19) D ASSIST button (page 40) E WEB button (page 40) F VAIO button (page 40) G Power button/Power indicator (page 19) H "Memory Stick Duo" slot* (page 51) I Media Access indicator (page 19) J SD memory card slot (page 62) K WIRELESS switch (page 68), (page 74) L WIRELESS indicator (page 19) M Charge indicator (page 19) N Disc drive indicator (page 19) * Your computer supports only Duo-size "Memory Stick".
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Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 27 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 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. To get the most out of the battery pack, check the battery charge capacity and change the battery settings.
Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 27 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 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. To get the most out of the battery pack, check the battery charge capacity and change the battery settings.
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Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 28 N Extending the Battery Life When your computer is running on the Power Options. See Using the VAIO Power Management (page 103) 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 28 N Extending the Battery Life When your computer is running on the Power Options. See Using the VAIO Power Management (page 103) 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.
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... 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 5 and then follow the on-screen instructions. ! Getting Started > Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition n 33 N Keeping Your ...
... 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 5 and then follow the on-screen instructions. ! Getting Started > Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition n 33 N Keeping Your ...
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... appropriate measures to keep it running at an optimum level. Do not press the ASSIST button while the computer is off launches the VAIO Care Rescue. The VAIO Care Rescue can regularly conduct performance checks and tune-ups on . ❑ On models without the ASSIST button Click Start, All... Programs, VAIO Care, and VAIO Care. ! Getting Started > Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition n 35 N Using the VAIO Care With the VAIO Care, you can be used to recover your computer to solve the problem. On models with...
... appropriate measures to keep it running at an optimum level. Do not press the ASSIST button while the computer is off launches the VAIO Care Rescue. The VAIO Care Rescue can regularly conduct performance checks and tune-ups on . ❑ On models without the ASSIST button Click Start, All... Programs, VAIO Care, and VAIO Care. ! Getting Started > Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition n 35 N Using the VAIO Care With the VAIO Care, you can be used to recover your computer to solve the problem. On models with...
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... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 37) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 39) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 40) ❑ Using the Quick ...
... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 37) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 39) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 40) ❑ Using the Quick ...
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 37 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. Changes the volume level. To decrease lighting ...
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 37 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. Changes the volume level. To decrease lighting ...
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...+F9 keys. To return the system to its original state, use the power button to the built-in ), press the Fn+F10 keys. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard Combination/Feature Fn + / (F9/F10): zooming Fn + (F12): hibernation n 38 N Function Changes the size of power consumption. Provides the lowest level... to turn on power management, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 30). For details on the power. See the help file included with the VAIO Control Center for more information.
...+F9 keys. To return the system to its original state, use the power button to the built-in ), press the Fn+F10 keys. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard Combination/Feature Fn + / (F9/F10): zooming Fn + (F12): hibernation n 38 N Function Changes the size of power consumption. Provides the lowest level... to turn on power management, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 30). For details on the power. See the help file included with the VAIO Control Center for more information.
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad You can point to, select, drag, and scroll objects on the touch pad. Slide your finger ... the bottom edge to scroll vertically. Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to scroll horizontally. Be sure to use the VAIO Control Center. ! With some software applications, you will be able to connect a mouse before connecting a mouse, you can disable/enable the touch pad while a mouse...
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad You can point to, select, drag, and scroll objects on the touch pad. Slide your finger ... the bottom edge to scroll vertically. Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to scroll horizontally. Be sure to use the VAIO Control Center. ! With some software applications, you will be able to connect a mouse before connecting a mouse, you can disable/enable the touch pad while a mouse...
