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... on a clean dry, stable surface. For example, materials such as rugs, blankets, couches, beds or curtains, can cause discomfort. 1 of 5 Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer Proper Handling Use your computer on your lap. If you may condense inside the computer. The temperature of the bottom of the unit...
... on a clean dry, stable surface. For example, materials such as rugs, blankets, couches, beds or curtains, can cause discomfort. 1 of 5 Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer Proper Handling Use your computer on your lap. If you may condense inside the computer. The temperature of the bottom of the unit...
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... 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. If you drop a solid object or spill any objects on top...
... 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. If you drop a solid object or spill any objects on top...
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... temperatures above 140°F (60°C), such as dropping it on the notebook casing. Using the AC adaptor Make sure that was delivered with the VAIO PC and/or AC adaptor. If the AC adaptor was delivered with a 3 pin power cable, use the power cable that the power cable is... fully charged, it may have not used the battery pack for a considerable amount of its life and should only be replaced. However, this model. Sony cannot guarantee product safety when third party non-original replacement battery packs are not using the computer again. § There is not cause for this...
... temperatures above 140°F (60°C), such as dropping it on the notebook casing. Using the AC adaptor Make sure that was delivered with the VAIO PC and/or AC adaptor. If the AC adaptor was delivered with a 3 pin power cable, use the power cable that the power cable is... fully charged, it may have not used the battery pack for a considerable amount of its life and should only be replaced. However, this model. Sony cannot guarantee product safety when third party non-original replacement battery packs are not using the computer again. § There is not cause for this...
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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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...from those of your computer, visit the Sony online support web site at the following URLs: ❑ 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 audio...
...from those of your computer, visit the Sony online support web site at the following URLs: ❑ 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 audio...
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Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - n5 N Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer Finding More about Your VAIO Computer This section provides support information about your VAIO computer. 1. An overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide ❑ Safety Information - Safety guidelines and owner information. ✍ Before activating the wireless functions such as the wireless LAN and Bluetooth technology, read the Safety Information carefully.
Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - n5 N Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer Finding More about Your VAIO Computer This section provides support information about your VAIO computer. 1. An overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide ❑ Safety Information - 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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..., backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer. General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer including support and troubleshooting information. To access VAIO User Guide, click Start , All Programs, and VAIO Manual. ❑ Help and Support...
..., backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer. General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer including support and troubleshooting information. To access VAIO User Guide, click Start , All Programs, and VAIO Manual. ❑ Help and Support...
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... Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. See the specifications to access the help files from the help files - Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n7 N ❑ Program help menu on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help (On selected models only) - May be able to find out...
... Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. See the specifications to access the help files from the help files - Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n7 N ❑ Program help menu on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help (On selected models only) - May be able to find out...
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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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...back panel, or inside the battery compartment of your VAIO computer. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find the information you are looking for your new VAIO computer, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. In Store Service & Support (available in...display on the computer. 2 Your computer's serial number You can assist with a Sony certified technician at our site, you might need. In order to find the contact numbers on your Sony VAIO computer. The serial number is causing the problem 5 A brief description of the problem...
...back panel, or inside the battery compartment of your VAIO computer. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find the information you are looking for your new VAIO computer, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. In Store Service & Support (available in...display on the computer. 2 Your computer's serial number You can assist with a Sony certified technician at our site, you might need. In order to find the contact numbers on your Sony VAIO computer. The serial number is causing the problem 5 A brief description of the problem...
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... Condition (page 33) 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 12 N Getting Started This section describes how to get started using your computer.
... Condition (page 33) 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 12 N Getting Started This section describes how to get started using your 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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To get the most out of the battery pack extends. 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, 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.
To get the most out of the battery pack extends. 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, 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.
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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. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 28 N Extending the Battery Life When your computer is running on the Power Options.
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... sure to download the updates. Your computer must be connected to the Internet to update your VAIO computer 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. !
... sure to download the updates. Your computer must be connected to the Internet to update your VAIO computer 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. !
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... you can be used to recover your computer in Hibernate mode. ✍ See the help file included with the VAIO Care for example, when the Windows does not start. To launch the VAIO Care ❑ On models with the ASSIST button, pressing the ASSIST button while the computer is found on .... ❑ On models without the ASSIST button Click Start, All Programs, VAIO Care, and VAIO Care. ! Do not press the ASSIST button while the computer is on your computer to solve the problem. On models with the ASSIST button...
... you can be used to recover your computer in Hibernate mode. ✍ See the help file included with the VAIO Care for example, when the Windows does not start. To launch the VAIO Care ❑ On models with the ASSIST button, pressing the ASSIST button while the computer is found on .... ❑ On models without the ASSIST button Click Start, All Programs, VAIO Care, and VAIO Care. ! Do not press the ASSIST button while the computer is on your computer to solve the problem. On models with the ASSIST button...
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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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... external display. To increase the volume, keep pressing the Fn+F6 keys or press the Fn+F6 keys and then the M or , key. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 37 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. To decrease the volume, keep pressing the...
... external display. To increase the volume, keep pressing the Fn+F6 keys or press the Fn+F6 keys and then the M or , key. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 37 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. To decrease the volume, keep pressing the...
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...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. To make the view look bigger and closer (zoom in storage device and the system power is turned off. 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. To make the ...
...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. To make the view look bigger and closer (zoom in storage device and the system power is turned off. 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. To make the ...
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Press the right button (4) once. Be sure to , select, drag, and scroll objects on the screen using the touch pad. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad You can point to connect a mouse before connecting a mouse, you will be able to keep scrolling ... image viewer software, you can disable/enable the touch pad while a mouse is connected to place the pointer (2) on the touch pad to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to scroll vertically. Slide two fingers linearly in or pinch close to...
Press the right button (4) once. Be sure to , select, drag, and scroll objects on the screen using the touch pad. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad You can point to connect a mouse before connecting a mouse, you will be able to keep scrolling ... image viewer software, you can disable/enable the touch pad while a mouse is connected to place the pointer (2) on the touch pad to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to scroll vertically. Slide two fingers linearly in or pinch close to...