Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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... least one , moisture may experience problems. When your lap. For example, materials such as rugs, blankets, couches, beds or curtains, can cause discomfort. 1 of Your VAIO® Computer Proper Handling Use your notebook computer, by placing the computer on a clean dry, stable surface. If you may condense inside the computer. Care...
... least one , moisture may experience problems. When your lap. For example, materials such as rugs, blankets, couches, beds or curtains, can cause discomfort. 1 of Your VAIO® Computer Proper Handling Use your notebook computer, by placing the computer on a clean dry, stable surface. If you may condense inside the computer. Care...
Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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.... 2 of the computer. Improper Handling Do not place your computer in a location subject to malfunction. Use only a mild detergent solution. Do not drop 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. Cleaning your... any liquid 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 computer. If you drop a solid object or spill any objects on top of 5
.... 2 of the computer. Improper Handling Do not place your computer in a location subject to malfunction. Use only a mild detergent solution. Do not drop 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. Cleaning your... any liquid 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 computer. If you drop a solid object or spill any objects on top of 5
Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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...does not indicate a malfunction, because the battery pack will gradually discharge over time even when not in a well ventilated area with the VAIO PC and/or AC adaptor. For safety reasons this is in use or being fully charged, it on the notebook casing. Lower ...temperatures require longer charging time. § Certain rechargeable battery packs do not meet Sony quality and safety standards. Sony cannot guarantee product safety when third party non-original replacement battery packs are used . If an unauthorized battery pack is installed...
...does not indicate a malfunction, because the battery pack will gradually discharge over time even when not in a well ventilated area with the VAIO PC and/or AC adaptor. For safety reasons this is in use or being fully charged, it on the notebook casing. Lower ...temperatures require longer charging time. § Certain rechargeable battery packs do not meet Sony quality and safety standards. Sony cannot guarantee product safety when third party non-original replacement battery packs are used . If an unauthorized battery pack is installed...
Safety Information
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... ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR SUCH OTHER INFORMATION. SONY ALSO ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY, AND SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES TO, OR VIRUSES THAT MAY INFECT, YOUR COMPUTER EQUIPMENT, OR... be reproduced, translated, or reduced to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. Refer to any time without written permission is prohibited. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC. This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in a secure location...
... ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR SUCH OTHER INFORMATION. SONY ALSO ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY, AND SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES TO, OR VIRUSES THAT MAY INFECT, YOUR COMPUTER EQUIPMENT, OR... be reproduced, translated, or reduced to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. Refer to any time without written permission is prohibited. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC. This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in a secure location...
Safety Information
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...with applicable product activation procedures. customers only. Use of the software product(s) requires agreement to software may apply). 3 Sony, VAIO, and the VAIO logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of the computer, and may be completed by Internet or telephone (toll charges ... technology. Financial services may require prior arrangements with this computer may apply). Important information for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO® computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that are available to online service providers...
...with applicable product activation procedures. customers only. Use of the software product(s) requires agreement to software may apply). 3 Sony, VAIO, and the VAIO logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of the computer, and may be completed by Internet or telephone (toll charges ... technology. Financial services may require prior arrangements with this computer may apply). Important information for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO® computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that are available to online service providers...
Safety Information
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...Material - Information about compatible models can be found at least 8 inches / 20 cm away from your body if it is at http://www.sony.com/vaio. ❑ Do not use or store your computer in cloth. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. ❑ Turning off the computer and make...such as rugs, cushion or blankets, near draperies, or on any interference that you , visit the Sony online support Web site at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA or at http://www.sony.ca/support/ for customers in a clear environment. ❑ Turn off your computer with a TV ...
...Material - Information about compatible models can be found at least 8 inches / 20 cm away from your body if it is at http://www.sony.com/vaio. ❑ Do not use or store your computer in cloth. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. ❑ Turning off the computer and make...such as rugs, cushion or blankets, near draperies, or on any interference that you , visit the Sony online support Web site at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA or at http://www.sony.ca/support/ for customers in a clear environment. ❑ Turn off your computer with a TV ...
Safety Information
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... Information Service Center at 12451 Gateway Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33913, USA or find Sony Customer Service on the Web site at: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA or http://www.sony.ca/support/ for customers in Canada. For customers in USA Regulatory Information If you have questions about this... Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127, USA Telephone: (For FCC-related matters only.) 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: PCG-21511L, PCG-21512L Responsible Party...
... Information Service Center at 12451 Gateway Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33913, USA or find Sony Customer Service on the Web site at: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA or http://www.sony.ca/support/ for customers in Canada. For customers in USA Regulatory Information If you have questions about this... Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127, USA Telephone: (For FCC-related matters only.) 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: PCG-21511L, PCG-21512L Responsible Party...
Safety Information
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VAIO Support Homepage http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ (USA) http://www.sony.ca/support/ (Canada: English) http://www.fr.sony.ca/support (Canada: French) http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA/ (Latin American area) http://esupport.sony.com/PT/VAIO/BR/ (Brazil) © 2011 Sony Corporation / Printed in China 4-272-612-11(1)
VAIO Support Homepage http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ (USA) http://www.sony.ca/support/ (Canada: English) http://www.fr.sony.ca/support (Canada: French) http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA/ (Latin American area) http://esupport.sony.com/PT/VAIO/BR/ (Brazil) © 2011 Sony Corporation / Printed in China 4-272-612-11(1)
User Guide
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... Up Your Computer 19 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 26 Using the Power Saving Mode 27 Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition .......... 30 Using Your VAIO Computer 33 Using the Keyboard 34 Using the Mouse 41 Using the Touch Screen 46 Using Special-function Buttons 51 Using the Quick Web Access... Display Modes 106 Using the Multiple Monitors Function 107 Connecting an External Microphone 109 Connecting a USB Device 110 Connecting an i.LINK Device 112 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 114 Setting the Password 115 Using Intel(R) VT 121 Using the...
... Up Your Computer 19 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 26 Using the Power Saving Mode 27 Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition .......... 30 Using Your VAIO Computer 33 Using the Keyboard 34 Using the Mouse 41 Using the Touch Screen 46 Using Special-function Buttons 51 Using the Quick Web Access... Display Modes 106 Using the Multiple Monitors Function 107 Connecting an External Microphone 109 Connecting a USB Device 110 Connecting an i.LINK Device 112 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 114 Setting the Password 115 Using Intel(R) VT 121 Using the...
User Guide
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... 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/ To find specifications Some features, options, and supplied items may look slightly different from...
... 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/ To find specifications Some features, options, and supplied items may look slightly different from...
User Guide
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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. An overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide ❑ Safety Information - Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n5 N 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. An overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide ❑ Safety Information - Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n5 N Finding More about Your VAIO Computer This section provides support information about your VAIO computer. 1.
User Guide
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... the help files - 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. ❑ Program help menu on your VAIO computer. Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer, creating Recovery Media, and...
... the help files - 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. ❑ Program help menu on your VAIO computer. Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer, creating Recovery Media, and...
User 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...
User Guide
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...the web site at the lower right corner of your VAIO computer. You can find the information you are looking for your Sony VAIO computer. The serial number is causing the problem 5 A brief description of your new VAIO computer, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair ...service you may call Sony directly. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. In order...
...the web site at the lower right corner of your VAIO computer. You can find the information you are looking for your Sony VAIO computer. The serial number is causing the problem 5 A brief description of your new VAIO computer, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair ...service you may call Sony directly. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. In order...
User Guide
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... Condition (page 30) 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 11 N Getting Started This section describes how to get started using your computer.
... Condition (page 30) 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 11 N Getting Started This section describes how to get started using your computer.
User Guide
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...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 and then follow the on-screen instructions. ! 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. Getting Started > Keeping Your Computer in Optimum ...
...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 and then follow the on-screen instructions. ! 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. Getting Started > Keeping Your Computer in Optimum ...
User Guide
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... Rescue can regularly conduct performance checks and tune-ups on . ❑ On models without the ASSIST button Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Care. ✍ See the help file included with the ASSIST button, pressing the ASSIST button while the computer is on your computer in Optimum... Condition n 32 N Using the VAIO Care With the VAIO Care, you can be used to solve the problem. The VAIO Care will provide appropriate measures to recover your computer to keep it running at an optimum level. On ...
... Rescue can regularly conduct performance checks and tune-ups on . ❑ On models without the ASSIST button Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Care. ✍ See the help file included with the ASSIST button, pressing the ASSIST button while the computer is on your computer in Optimum... Condition n 32 N Using the VAIO Care With the VAIO Care, you can be used to solve the problem. The VAIO Care will provide appropriate measures to recover your computer to keep it running at an optimum level. On ...
User Guide
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... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 34) ❑ Using the Mouse (page 41) ❑ Using the Touch Screen (page 46) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (...
... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 34) ❑ Using the Mouse (page 41) ❑ Using the Touch Screen (page 46) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (...
User Guide
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The wireless keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with your computer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard Using the Keyboard A wireless keyboard is supplied with additional keys that perform specific functions. ! n 34 N You cannot use the wireless keyboard in conjunction with the HDMI/VIDEO input function (page 69).
The wireless keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with your computer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard Using the Keyboard A wireless keyboard is supplied with additional keys that perform specific functions. ! n 34 N You cannot use the wireless keyboard in conjunction with the HDMI/VIDEO input function (page 69).
User Guide
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... sure to use the wireless keyboard, remove the battery compartment cover (1) from the bottom of keyboard: approximately 33 feet (10 m) from battery leakage. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 35 N Using the Wireless Keyboard One alkaline AA battery is left unused for an extended period of time, remove the battery...
... sure to use the wireless keyboard, remove the battery compartment cover (1) from the bottom of keyboard: approximately 33 feet (10 m) from battery leakage. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 35 N Using the Wireless Keyboard One alkaline AA battery is left unused for an extended period of time, remove the battery...