Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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... vents. If you may experience problems. When your computer is important to a warm one hour before turning on your lap. Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer Proper Handling Use your computer on porous surfaces. Do not block your computer's air vents, located on the bottom of your notebook computer...
... vents. If you may experience problems. When your computer is important to a warm one hour before turning on your lap. Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer Proper Handling Use your computer on porous surfaces. Do not block your computer's air vents, located on the bottom of your notebook computer...
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... 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. IMPORTANT Do not use damaged or cut connection cables or cords...
... 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. IMPORTANT Do not use damaged or cut connection cables or cords...
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...avoid a small static charge building up in use the AC adaptor with the VAIO PC and/or AC adaptor. Lower temperatures require longer charging time. § Certain rechargeable battery packs do not meet Sony quality and safety standards. Using the AC adaptor Make sure that was delivered with... There is due to decreased battery efficiency at low temperatures. § Charge battery packs at temperatures between 50°F (10°C) to genuine Sony battery packs designed for a considerable amount of 5 For safety reasons this model. However, this is not cause for concern. § Keep the...
...avoid a small static charge building up in use the AC adaptor with the VAIO PC and/or AC adaptor. Lower temperatures require longer charging time. § Certain rechargeable battery packs do not meet Sony quality and safety standards. Using the AC adaptor Make sure that was delivered with... There is due to decreased battery efficiency at low temperatures. § Charge battery packs at temperatures between 50°F (10°C) to genuine Sony battery packs designed for a considerable amount of 5 For safety reasons this model. However, this is not cause for concern. § Keep the...
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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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..., options, and supplied items may look slightly different from those of your computer. External views illustrated in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/PT/VAIO/BR/ Before Use > n4 N Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this manual may not be available on your computer... 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 this Sony VAIO® computer and welcome to provide...
..., options, and supplied items may look slightly different from those of your computer. External views illustrated in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/PT/VAIO/BR/ Before Use > n4 N Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this manual may not be available on your computer... 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 this Sony VAIO® computer and welcome to provide...
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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 An overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - 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.
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 An overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - 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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...on your VAIO computer including support and troubleshooting information. On-screen Documentation ❑ VAIO User Guide - Get started with my VAIO Get help with your VAIO computer, creating Recovery Media, and more. Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer. ...General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer with the VAIO Care, system ...
...on your VAIO computer including support and troubleshooting information. On-screen Documentation ❑ VAIO User Guide - Get started with my VAIO Get help with your VAIO computer, creating Recovery Media, and more. Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer. ...General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer with the VAIO Care, system ...
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...: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. To access this on your computer. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n7 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer. See the specifications to access the help files from the help files - May be able to...
...: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. To access this on your computer. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n7 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer. See the specifications to access the help files from the help files - May be able to...
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Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 3. For operating system support, you can visit Microsoft customer support at http://support.microsoft.com/directory/. Support Web Sites ❑ Sony online support web site The Sony online support web site provides instant access to information...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/ ❑...
Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 3. For operating system support, you can visit Microsoft customer support at http://support.microsoft.com/directory/. Support Web Sites ❑ Sony online support web site The Sony online support web site provides instant access to information...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/ ❑...
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... program that is causing the problem 5 A brief description of your Sony VAIO computer. Visit the web site at the lower right corner of your VAIO computer. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n9 N 4. Sony Style Backstage Technicians 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 it on the Sony online support web site. You can find the contact numbers on the bottom, the back panel, or inside ...
... program that is causing the problem 5 A brief description of your Sony VAIO computer. Visit the web site at the lower right corner of your VAIO computer. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n9 N 4. Sony Style Backstage Technicians 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 it on the Sony online support web site. You can find the contact numbers on the bottom, the back panel, or inside ...
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... using your computer. 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...
... using your computer. 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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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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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. 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.
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... Started > Keeping 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. !
... Started > Keeping 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. !
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...ASSIST button, pressing the ASSIST button while the computer is off launches the VAIO Care Rescue. The VAIO Care will provide appropriate measures to recover your computer in case of emergency, for more information. The VAIO Care Rescue can regularly conduct performance checks and tune-ups on your computer... Your Computer in Optimum Condition n 31 N Using the VAIO Care With the VAIO Care, you can be used to solve the problem. On models with the VAIO Care for example, when the Windows does not start. To launch the VAIO Care ❑ On models with the ASSIST button Press the...
...ASSIST button, pressing the ASSIST button while the computer is off launches the VAIO Care Rescue. The VAIO Care will provide appropriate measures to recover your computer in case of emergency, for more information. The VAIO Care Rescue can regularly conduct performance checks and tune-ups on your computer... Your Computer in Optimum Condition n 31 N Using the VAIO Care With the VAIO Care, you can be used to solve the problem. On models with the VAIO Care for example, when the Windows does not start. To launch the VAIO Care ❑ On models with the ASSIST button Press the...
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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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... then press the Enter key to switch the display output to select the display output. ! Press the Enter key to the computer screen. 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...
... then press the Enter key to switch the display output to select the display output. ! Press the Enter key to the computer screen. 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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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. 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). For details on the power. When you execute this command, the states of power consumption.
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. 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). For details on the power. When you execute this command, the states of power consumption.
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... a mouse, you disable the touch pad before disabling the touch pad. Press the left button (3) once. If you will be able to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to scroll vertically. Slide your finger on the touch pad (1) to place...button twice in a row. n 35 N Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide your finger on an item or object. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad You can disable/enable the touch pad while a mouse is connected to your finger along the...
... a mouse, you disable the touch pad before disabling the touch pad. Press the left button (3) once. If you will be able to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to scroll vertically. Slide your finger on the touch pad (1) to place...button twice in a row. n 35 N Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide your finger on an item or object. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad You can disable/enable the touch pad while a mouse is connected to your finger along the...
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Special-function button ASSIST button Functions Launches the VAIO Care while the computer on. Do not press the ASSIST button while the computer is off, the ASSIST button launches the VAIO Care Rescue. ! n 36 N While the computer is in Hibernate mode. 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. Do not press the ASSIST button while the computer is off, the ASSIST button launches the VAIO Care Rescue. ! n 36 N While the computer is in Hibernate mode. 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.