Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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... problems. When your computer on a clean dry, stable surface. For example, materials such as rugs, blankets, couches, beds or curtains, can cause discomfort. 1 of Your VAIO® Computer Proper Handling Use your computer is important to a warm one hour before turning on porous surfaces. If you may condense inside the computer...
... problems. When your computer on a clean dry, stable surface. For example, materials such as rugs, blankets, couches, beds or curtains, can cause discomfort. 1 of Your VAIO® Computer Proper Handling Use your computer is important to a warm one hour before turning on porous surfaces. If you may condense inside the computer...
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...; Ambient temperature of more than 95°F (35°C) or less than 410°F (5°C) § High humidity Do not place electronic equipment near your VAIO PC Clean the cabinet with a dry or lightly moistened soft microfiber cloth. IMPORTANT Do not use damaged or cut connection cables or cords. Do not... the 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 computer.
...; Ambient temperature of more than 95°F (35°C) or less than 410°F (5°C) § High humidity Do not place electronic equipment near your VAIO PC Clean the cabinet with a dry or lightly moistened soft microfiber cloth. IMPORTANT Do not use damaged or cut connection cables or cords. Do not... the 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 computer.
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...Certain rechargeable battery packs do not meet Sony quality and safety standards. You can purchase AC Adaptors directly from official Sony resellers to 86°F (30°C). If the AC adaptor was delivered with the VAIO PC and/or AC adaptor. Sony cannot guarantee product safety when third party ...computer and recharge the battery pack before using your computer for a long period of time, remove the battery pack from official Sony resellers to genuine Sony battery packs designed for this is not cause for a considerable amount of time, the remaining battery life may have reached the ...
...Certain rechargeable battery packs do not meet Sony quality and safety standards. You can purchase AC Adaptors directly from official Sony resellers to 86°F (30°C). If the AC adaptor was delivered with the VAIO PC and/or AC adaptor. Sony cannot guarantee product safety when third party ...computer and recharge the battery pack before using your computer for a long period of time, remove the battery pack from official Sony resellers to genuine Sony battery packs designed for this is not cause for a considerable amount of time, the remaining battery life may have reached the ...
User Guide
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n2 N Contents Before Use 4 Finding More about Your VAIO Computer 5 Ergonomic Considerations 10 Getting Started 12 Locating Controls and Ports 13 About the Indicator ... Your Computer Safely 25 Using the Power Saving Modes 26 Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition .......... 29 Using Your VAIO Computer 32 Using the Keyboard 33 Using the Touch Pad 35 Using the Special-function Button 36 Using the Built-... Selecting Display Modes 72 Connecting an External Microphone 73 Connecting a USB Device 74 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 76 Setting the Password 77 Using AMD-V 84 Using the...
n2 N Contents Before Use 4 Finding More about Your VAIO Computer 5 Ergonomic Considerations 10 Getting Started 12 Locating Controls and Ports 13 About the Indicator ... Your Computer Safely 25 Using the Power Saving Modes 26 Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition .......... 29 Using Your VAIO Computer 32 Using the Keyboard 33 Using the Touch Pad 35 Using the Special-function Button 36 Using the Built-... Selecting Display Modes 72 Connecting an External Microphone 73 Connecting a USB Device 74 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 76 Setting the Password 77 Using AMD-V 84 Using the...
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... find out about the configuration 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/ ❑ 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/ How to provide you with a state-of-the-art computing experience. ! To find specifications Some features, options...
... find out about the configuration 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/ ❑ 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/ How to provide you with a state-of-the-art computing experience. ! To find specifications Some features, options...
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An overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ 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. n5 N Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - 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. ❑ 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. n5 N Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - 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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..., how-to find useful documentation such as general and model specific user guide on your VAIO computer. General information of your VAIO computer with the VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. To access Help and Support: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Choose from the following categories to articles...
..., how-to find useful documentation such as general and model specific user guide on your VAIO computer. General information of your VAIO computer with the VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. To access Help and Support: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Choose from the following categories to articles...
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You may not be available on your computer. To access this on your computer. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n7 N ❑ Program help menu on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - See the specifications to access the help files from the ...
You may not be available on your computer. To access this on your computer. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n7 N ❑ Program help menu on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - See the specifications to access the help files from the ...
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.../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 site Your computer comes preinstalled with a Microsoft Windows operating system. For operating system support, you can visit...
.../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 site Your computer comes preinstalled with a Microsoft Windows operating system. For operating system support, you can visit...
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...Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the setup of your new VAIO computer, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. You can find it at www.sonystyle.com/backstage to receive the fastest and most efficient services..., have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find the nearest location. The serial...
...Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the setup of your new VAIO computer, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. You can find it at www.sonystyle.com/backstage to receive the fastest and most efficient services..., have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find the nearest location. The serial...
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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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To get the most out 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, check the battery charge capacity and change the battery settings. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 23 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 extends.
To get the most out 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, check the battery charge capacity and change the battery settings. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 23 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 extends.
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Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 24 N Extending the Battery Life When your computer is running 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. See Using the Power Saving Modes (page 26) for more information. ❑ Set the wallpaper in Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting as your computer screen. ❑ Use the power saving mode.
Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 24 N Extending the Battery Life When your computer is running 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. See Using the Power Saving Modes (page 26) for more information. ❑ Set the wallpaper in Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting as your computer screen. ❑ Use the power saving mode.
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...Your Computer in Optimum Condition n 29 N Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition Updating Your Computer Be sure to download the updates. 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. ! Your computer must be connected to the Internet to update your...
...Your Computer in Optimum Condition n 29 N Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition Updating Your Computer Be sure to download the updates. 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. ! Your computer must be connected to the Internet to update your...
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...file included with the ASSIST button, pressing the ASSIST button while the computer is off launches the VAIO Care Rescue. On models with the VAIO Care for example, when the Windows does not start. The VAIO Care Rescue can regularly conduct performance checks and tune-ups on your computer. The... on your computer to keep it running at an optimum level. Getting Started > Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition n 31 N Using the VAIO Care With the VAIO Care, you can be used to recover your computer is on. ❑ On models without the ASSIST button Click Start, All Programs...
...file included with the ASSIST button, pressing the ASSIST button while the computer is off launches the VAIO Care Rescue. On models with the VAIO Care for example, when the Windows does not start. The VAIO Care Rescue can regularly conduct performance checks and tune-ups on your computer. The... on your computer to keep it running at an optimum level. Getting Started > Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition n 31 N Using the VAIO Care With the VAIO Care, you can be used to recover your computer is on. ❑ On models without the ASSIST button Click Start, All Programs...
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... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 33) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 35) ❑ Using the Special-function Button (page 36) ❑ Using the ...
... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 33) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 35) ❑ Using the Special-function Button (page 36) ❑ Using the ...
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... finished launching. To increase the volume, keep pressing the Fn+F5 keys or press the Fn+F5 keys and then the m or < key. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 33 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. To decrease the volume, keep pressing the...
... finished launching. To increase the volume, keep pressing the Fn+F5 keys or press the Fn+F5 keys and then the m or < key. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 33 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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For details on the power. When you execute this command, the states of power consumption. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard Combination/Feature Fn + (F12): hibernation n 34 N Function Provides the lowest level of the system and the connected peripheral devices are saved to turn on power management, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 26). To return the system to its original state, use the power button to the built-in storage device and the system power is turned off.
For details on the power. When you execute this command, the states of power consumption. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard Combination/Feature Fn + (F12): hibernation n 34 N Function Provides the lowest level of the system and the connected peripheral devices are saved to turn on power management, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 26). To return the system to its original state, use the power button to the built-in storage device and the system power is turned off.
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... sure to connect a mouse before connecting a mouse, you disable the touch pad before disabling the touch pad. If you will be able to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Slide your finger on the touch pad (1) to place the pointer (2) on an item or object. To change the touch pad settings, ... your computer. Press the left button twice in a row. Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to scroll vertically. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad You can disable/enable the touch pad while a mouse is available only with applications that support...
... sure to connect a mouse before connecting a mouse, you disable the touch pad before disabling the touch pad. If you will be able to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Slide your finger on the touch pad (1) to place the pointer (2) on an item or object. To change the touch pad settings, ... your computer. Press the left button twice in a row. Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to scroll vertically. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad You can disable/enable the touch pad while a mouse is available only with applications that support...
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Special-function button ASSIST button Functions Launches the VAIO Care while the computer on. While the computer is in Hibernate mode. n 36 N Do not press the ASSIST button while the computer is off, the ASSIST button launches the VAIO Care Rescue. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Special-function Button Using the Special-function Button Your computer is equipped with the special button to help you use specific functions of the computer.
Special-function button ASSIST button Functions Launches the VAIO Care while the computer on. While the computer is in Hibernate mode. n 36 N Do not press the ASSIST button while the computer is off, the ASSIST button launches the VAIO Care Rescue. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Special-function Button Using the Special-function Button Your computer is equipped with the special button to help you use specific functions of the computer.
