Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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... this occurs, wait at 1-888-476-6972 IMPORTANT Proper air circulation is brought directly from a cold location to prevent overheating. Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer Proper Handling Use your computer on the computer.
... this occurs, wait at 1-888-476-6972 IMPORTANT Proper air circulation is brought directly from a cold location to prevent overheating. Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer Proper Handling Use your computer on the computer.
Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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.... 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 or place any objects on top 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. 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 or place any objects on top 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. If you...
Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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... in use or being fully charged, it on the notebook casing. For safety reasons this is shortened in a well ventilated area with the VAIO PC and/or AC adaptor. only use the power cable that the power cable is due to decreased battery efficiency at low temperatures. §...°F (10°C) to 86°F (30°C). Lower temperatures require longer charging time. § Certain rechargeable battery packs do not meet Sony quality and safety standards. Connect the AC adapter to your computer and recharge the battery pack before using your computer for a long period of time...
... in use or being fully charged, it on the notebook casing. For safety reasons this is shortened in a well ventilated area with the VAIO PC and/or AC adaptor. only use the power cable that the power cable is due to decreased battery efficiency at low temperatures. §...°F (10°C) to 86°F (30°C). Lower temperatures require longer charging time. § Certain rechargeable battery packs do not meet Sony quality and safety standards. Connect the AC adapter to your computer and recharge the battery pack before using your computer for a long period of time...
Safety Information
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...manual or the information contained herein at any modification to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. Model Number: Serial Number: Notice © 2011 Sony Electronics Inc. BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR SPECIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER BASED ON TORT, CONTRACT... INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF. The software described herein is governed by third parties. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC. SONY CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. Use of such software is subject...
...manual or the information contained herein at any modification to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. Model Number: Serial Number: Notice © 2011 Sony Electronics Inc. BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR SPECIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER BASED ON TORT, CONTRACT... INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF. The software described herein is governed by third parties. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC. SONY CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. Use of such software is subject...
Safety Information
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...detailed during initial launch of the software product(s), or upon certain reinstallations of the software product(s), or reconfigurations of Sony Corporation. End User / Product Activation Requirements Certain software product(s) included with this computer may include features such ... include features such as copy protection and content management technology. The Wireless LAN functionality, which is prohibited. Sony, VAIO, and the VAIO logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of the computer, and may require prior arrangements with participating financial institutions....
...detailed during initial launch of the software product(s), or upon certain reinstallations of the software product(s), or reconfigurations of Sony Corporation. End User / Product Activation Requirements Certain software product(s) included with this computer may include features such ... include features such as copy protection and content management technology. The Wireless LAN functionality, which is prohibited. Sony, VAIO, and the VAIO logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of the computer, and may require prior arrangements with participating financial institutions....
Safety Information
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...shall be easily accessible. ❑ Do not place the AC adapter in contact with your safety, Sony recommends using wireless LAN near draperies, or on flat surfaces. ❑ Do not use the ...the air vents leads to restriction on air circulation, which can be found at http://www.sony.com/vaio. ❑ Do not use wireless LAN on hospital premises. The surface around the air...use the computer 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 use with this product only. ❑...
...shall be easily accessible. ❑ Do not place the AC adapter in contact with your safety, Sony recommends using wireless LAN near draperies, or on flat surfaces. ❑ Do not use the ...the air vents leads to restriction on air circulation, which can be found at http://www.sony.com/vaio. ❑ Do not use wireless LAN on hospital premises. The surface around the air...use the computer 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 use with this product only. ❑...
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. Model No.: VGP-WKB11 (wireless keyboard), and VGP-WMS30 (wireless mouse) These... 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. Model No.: VGP-WKB11 (wireless keyboard), and VGP-WMS30 (wireless mouse) These... 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...
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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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... Some features, options, and supplied items may look slightly different from those of your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer and welcome to the 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 ...
... Some features, options, and supplied items may look slightly different from those of your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer and welcome to the 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 ...
User Guide
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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. An overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide ❑ 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.
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. An overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide ❑ 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.
User Guide
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... find the answers you purchased. Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with the VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. ❑ Program help with my VAIO Get help files - General information of your VAIO computer. General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer including support and troubleshooting information. Get...
... find the answers you purchased. Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with the VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. ❑ Program help with my VAIO Get help files - General information of your VAIO computer. General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer including support and troubleshooting information. Get...
User Guide
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...Database 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...
...Database 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...
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...serial number You can find the nearest location. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. You can assist with a Sony certified technician at our site, you might need. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at a U.S. Customer Information Center If... brief description of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating system on the Sony online support web site. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find the information you are looking for your Sony VAIO computer. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment ...
...serial number You can find the nearest location. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. You can assist with a Sony certified technician at our site, you might need. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at a U.S. Customer Information Center If... brief description of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating system on the Sony online support web site. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find the information you are looking for your Sony VAIO computer. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment ...
User Guide
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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. ! Getting Started > n 11 N Getting Started This section describes how to get started using your computer. Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external ...
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. Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external ...
User Guide
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... Started > Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition n 30 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 and then follow the on-screen instructions. !
... Started > Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition n 30 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 and then follow the on-screen instructions. !
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. On models with the VAIO Care for example, when the Windows does not start. The VAIO Care will provide appropriate measures to recover your computer to keep it...
... 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. On models with the VAIO Care for example, when the Windows does not start. The VAIO Care will provide appropriate measures to recover your computer to keep it...
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 the HDMI/VIDEO input function (page 69). You cannot use the wireless keyboard in conjunction with additional keys that perform specific functions. ! n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard Using the Keyboard A wireless keyboard is supplied with your computer.
The wireless keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with the HDMI/VIDEO input function (page 69). You cannot use the wireless keyboard in conjunction with additional keys that perform specific functions. ! n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard Using the Keyboard A wireless keyboard is supplied with your computer.
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... stop working properly. Using an incompatible battery can damage the wireless keyboard. 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...
... stop working properly. Using an incompatible battery can damage the wireless keyboard. 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...