Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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... the bottom of the unit rises during normal operation. 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. The temperature of the bottom of your computer...
... the bottom of the unit rises during normal operation. 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. The temperature of the bottom of your computer...
Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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...High humidity Do not place electronic equipment near your computer, as these may damage the finish of your computer. 2 of the computer. 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. If you...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. Improper Handling Do not place your computer in a location subject to malfunction.
...High humidity Do not place electronic equipment near your computer, as these may damage the finish of your computer. 2 of the computer. 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. If you...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. Improper Handling Do not place your computer in a location subject to malfunction.
Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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...time, remove the battery pack from official Sony resellers to discharge the battery pack before using your computer for this computer should be connected to any mechanical shock, such as in a car parked in a well ventilated area 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. We recommend purchasing the battery packs directly from the ...
...time, remove the battery pack from official Sony resellers to discharge the battery pack before using your computer for this computer should be connected to any mechanical shock, such as in a car parked in a well ventilated area 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. We recommend purchasing the battery packs directly from the ...
Safety Information
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... licensed by the terms of the software may not be identical to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. reserves the right to make any modification to the terms and conditions of license agreements enclosed with this manual or ..., CONTRACT, OR OTHERWISE, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF. Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. The software described herein is prohibited. Software specifications are located on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the...
... licensed by the terms of the software may not be identical to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. reserves the right to make any modification to the terms and conditions of license agreements enclosed with this manual or ..., CONTRACT, OR OTHERWISE, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF. Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. The software described herein is prohibited. Software specifications are located on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the...
Safety Information
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...Sony, VAIO, and the VAIO logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Product activation procedures and privacy policies will be detailed during initial launch of the software product(s), or upon certain reinstallations of the software product(s) or reconfiguration of Sony...U.S. Financial services may require prior arrangements with this computer may apply). 3 Important information for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO® computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that are available to software may require ...
...Sony, VAIO, and the VAIO logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Product activation procedures and privacy policies will be detailed during initial launch of the software product(s), or upon certain reinstallations of the software product(s) or reconfiguration of Sony...U.S. Financial services may require prior arrangements with this computer may apply). 3 Important information for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO® computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that are available to software may require ...
Safety Information
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...medical devices to rain or moisture. ❑ To avoid electrical shock, do not expose your computer to malfunction. ❑ If using the genuine Sony AC adapter that is in operation. ❑ Blocking the air vents leads to restriction on hospital premises. direct sunlight; mechanical vibration or shock; ...-outlet shall be installed 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.com/vaio. ❑ Do not use the computer and/or the AC adapter while covered or ...
...medical devices to rain or moisture. ❑ To avoid electrical shock, do not expose your computer to malfunction. ❑ If using the genuine Sony AC adapter that is in operation. ❑ Blocking the air vents leads to restriction on hospital premises. direct sunlight; mechanical vibration or shock; ...-outlet shall be installed 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.com/vaio. ❑ Do not use the computer and/or the AC adapter while covered or ...
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... cause undesired operation. 12 Model No.: VGP-WKB11 (wireless keyboard), and VGP-WMS30 (wireless mouse) These devices comply 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... cause undesired operation. 12 Model No.: VGP-WKB11 (wireless keyboard), and VGP-WMS30 (wireless mouse) These devices comply with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: PCG-21511L, PCG-21512L Responsible Party...
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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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...the configuration of your computer. External views illustrated in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/PT/VAIO/BR/ To find specifications Some features, options, and supplied items may not be available on your computer, visit the Sony online support web site at the following URLs: ❑ For customers.../support (French) ❑ 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 the on your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those of -the-art ...
...the configuration of your computer. External views illustrated in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/PT/VAIO/BR/ To find specifications Some features, options, and supplied items may not be available on your computer, visit the Sony online support web site at the following URLs: ❑ For customers.../support (French) ❑ 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 the on your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those of -the-art ...
User Guide
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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. An overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide ❑ Safety Information - 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.
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. An overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide ❑ Safety Information - 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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.... Get started with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer with the VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. ❑ Program help with my VAIO Get help files - Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer, creating Recovery Media, and more. General information and technical assistance for your...
.... Get started with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer with the VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. ❑ Program help with my VAIO Get help files - Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer, creating Recovery Media, and more. General information and technical assistance for your...
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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... find it on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of your new VAIO computer, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. Customer Information Center If you do not find the nearest location. In Store Service & Support...of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating system on the Sony online support web site. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find the contact numbers on your VAIO computer. In order to find the information you are looking for ...
... find it on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of your new VAIO computer, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. Customer Information Center If you do not find the nearest location. In Store Service & Support...of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating system on the Sony online support web site. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find the contact numbers on your VAIO computer. In order to find the information you are looking for ...
User Guide
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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. !
User Guide
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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 and then follow the on-screen instructions. ! Getting Started > Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition n 30 N Keeping Your 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 and then follow the on-screen instructions. ! Getting Started > Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition n 30 N Keeping Your Computer...
User Guide
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...Your Computer in Optimum Condition n 32 N Using the VAIO Care With the VAIO Care, you can be used to recover your computer to solve the problem. On models with the VAIO Care for example, when the Windows does not start. The VAIO Care will provide appropriate measures to keep it running at... an optimum level. Launch the VAIO Care whenever a problem is found 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 ...
...Your Computer in Optimum Condition n 32 N Using the VAIO Care With the VAIO Care, you can be used to recover your computer to solve the problem. On models with the VAIO Care for example, when the Windows does not start. The VAIO Care will provide appropriate measures to keep it running at... an optimum level. Launch the VAIO Care whenever a problem is found 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 ...
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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You cannot use the wireless keyboard in conjunction with additional keys that perform specific functions. ! The wireless keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with the HDMI/VIDEO input function (page 69). Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard Using the Keyboard A wireless keyboard is supplied with your computer. n 34 N
You cannot use the wireless keyboard in conjunction with additional keys that perform specific functions. ! The wireless keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with the HDMI/VIDEO input function (page 69). Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard Using the Keyboard A wireless keyboard is supplied with your computer. n 34 N
User Guide
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... to use an alkaline battery. These devices may need to be replaced. Do not place metal furniture or objects near your wireless keyboard. 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...
... to use an alkaline battery. These devices may need to be replaced. Do not place metal furniture or objects near your wireless keyboard. 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...