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Do not block your computer's air vents, located on the bottom of Your VAIO® Computer Proper Handling Use your computer on a clean dry, stable surface. If you may condense inside the computer. Care and Handling of your notebook ...
Do not block your computer's air vents, located on the bottom of Your VAIO® Computer Proper Handling Use your computer on a clean dry, stable surface. If you may condense inside the computer. Care and Handling of your notebook ...
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...°F (5°C) § High humidity Do not place electronic equipment near your computer, as these may cause the computer to malfunction. Do not drop 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 it §...
...°F (5°C) § High humidity Do not place electronic equipment near your computer, as these may cause the computer to malfunction. Do not drop 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 it §...
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... or being fully charged, it on the notebook casing. If the AC adaptor was delivered with the VAIO PC and/or AC adaptor. You can purchase AC Adaptors directly from official Sony resellers to avoid counterfeit products. § Do not leave battery packs in temperatures above 140°F ... at low temperatures. § Charge battery packs at temperatures between 50°F (10°C) to the AC adapter; However, this model. Sony cannot guarantee product safety when third party non-original replacement battery packs are not using the computer again. § There is shortened in use ...
... or being fully charged, it on the notebook casing. If the AC adaptor was delivered with the VAIO PC and/or AC adaptor. You can purchase AC Adaptors directly from official Sony resellers to avoid counterfeit products. § Do not leave battery packs in temperatures above 140°F ... at low temperatures. § Charge battery packs at temperatures between 50°F (10°C) to the AC adapter; However, this model. Sony cannot guarantee product safety when third party non-original replacement battery packs are not using the computer again. § There is shortened in use ...
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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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... Use Congratulations on 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 Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/PT/VAIO/BR/ Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to find out about...
... Use Congratulations on 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 Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/PT/VAIO/BR/ Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to find out about...
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n5 N An overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide ❑ Safety Information - Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - Safety guidelines and owner information. ✍ Before activating the wireless functions such as the wireless LAN and Bluetooth technology, read the Safety Information carefully. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer Finding More about Your VAIO Computer This section provides support information about your VAIO computer. 1.
n5 N An overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide ❑ Safety Information - Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - Safety guidelines and owner information. ✍ Before activating the wireless functions such as the wireless LAN and Bluetooth technology, read the Safety Information carefully. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer Finding More about Your VAIO Computer This section provides support information about your VAIO computer. 1.
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... wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer. To access VAIO User Guide, click Start , All Programs, and VAIO Manual. ❑ Help and Support - Use my VAIO Get assistance with the VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. General information of your VAIO computer with your VAIO computer. The available information varies depending on...
... wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer. To access VAIO User Guide, click Start , All Programs, and VAIO Manual. ❑ Help and Support - Use my VAIO Get assistance with the VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. General information of your VAIO computer with your VAIO computer. The available information varies depending on...
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... options may be able to find out about setting up Bluetooth®, wireless LAN, GPS, and wireless WAN functions. 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) - To access this on-screen guide...
... options may be able to find out about setting up Bluetooth®, wireless LAN, GPS, and wireless WAN functions. 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) - To access this on-screen guide...
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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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...and most efficient services, have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can assist with a Sony certified technician at our site, you do not find it on the Sony online support web site. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at a U.S. ...Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n9 N 4. Customer Information Center If you may call Sony directly. In order to find the contact...
...and most efficient services, have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can assist with a Sony certified technician at our site, you do not find it on the Sony online support web site. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at a U.S. ...Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n9 N 4. Customer Information Center If you may call Sony directly. In order to find the contact...
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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. ! Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on) at a time, following the manufacturer's instructions. ❑ Locating ...
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, following the manufacturer's instructions. ❑ Locating ...
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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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... 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. See Using the VAIO Power Management (page 103) for more information. ❑ Set the wallpaper in Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting as your computer screen. ❑...
... 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. See Using the VAIO Power Management (page 103) for more information. ❑ Set the wallpaper in Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting as your computer screen. ❑...
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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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... . ❑ On models without the ASSIST button Click Start, All Programs, VAIO Care, and VAIO Care. ! The VAIO Care Rescue can be used to recover your computer in Optimum Condition n 35 N Using the VAIO Care With the VAIO Care, you can regularly conduct performance checks and tune-ups on your computer. ... Windows does not start. On models with the ASSIST button Press the ASSIST button while your computer is off launches the VAIO Care Rescue. To launch the VAIO Care ❑ On models with the ASSIST button, pressing the ASSIST button while the computer is on your computer to solve...
... . ❑ On models without the ASSIST button Click Start, All Programs, VAIO Care, and VAIO Care. ! The VAIO Care Rescue can be used to recover your computer in Optimum Condition n 35 N Using the VAIO Care With the VAIO Care, you can regularly conduct performance checks and tune-ups on your computer. ... Windows does not start. On models with the ASSIST button Press the ASSIST button while your computer is off launches the VAIO Care Rescue. To launch the VAIO Care ❑ On models with the ASSIST button, pressing the ASSIST button while the computer is on your computer to solve...
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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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... lighting intensity, keep pressing the Fn+F4 keys or press the Fn+F4 keys and then the M or , key. Changes the volume level. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 37 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks.
... lighting intensity, keep pressing the Fn+F4 keys or press the Fn+F4 keys and then the M or , key. Changes the volume level. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 37 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks.
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When you execute this command, the states of an image or a document displayed on some software. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard Combination/Feature Fn + / (F9/F10): zooming Fn + (F12): hibernation n 38 N Function Changes the size of the system and the connected peripheral ... system to its original state, use the power button to the built-in ), press the Fn+F10 keys. See the help file included with the VAIO Control Center for more information. For details on power management, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 30). To make the view look smaller and...
When you execute this command, the states of an image or a document displayed on some software. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard Combination/Feature Fn + / (F9/F10): zooming Fn + (F12): hibernation n 38 N Function Changes the size of the system and the connected peripheral ... system to its original state, use the power button to the built-in ), press the Fn+F10 keys. See the help file included with the VAIO Control Center for more information. For details on power management, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 30). To make the view look smaller and...
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..., you can disable/enable the touch pad while a mouse is available only with two fingers for pointer operations. Be sure to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad You can flick left to move backward and flick right to move your finger...
..., you can disable/enable the touch pad while a mouse is available only with two fingers for pointer operations. Be sure to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad You can flick left to move backward and flick right to move your finger...
