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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... 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 VAIO PC Clean the cabinet with a dry or lightly moistened soft microfiber cloth. Cleaning your computer. Do not drop your computer: § Shut down...
... 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 VAIO PC Clean the cabinet with a dry or lightly moistened soft microfiber cloth. Cleaning your computer. Do not drop your computer: § Shut down...
Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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... to decreased battery efficiency at low temperatures. § Charge battery packs at temperatures between 50°F (10°C) to the AC adapter; Sony cannot guarantee product safety when third party non-original replacement battery packs are used the battery pack for a considerable amount of time, the remaining ...time even when not in the battery pack. Using the AC adaptor Make sure that was delivered with the VAIO PC and/or AC adaptor. Using the Battery Pack Use original Sony battery packs. This is properly connected to 86°F (30°C). only use the AC adaptor with ...
... to decreased battery efficiency at low temperatures. § Charge battery packs at temperatures between 50°F (10°C) to the AC adapter; Sony cannot guarantee product safety when third party non-original replacement battery packs are used the battery pack for a considerable amount of time, the remaining ...time even when not in the battery pack. Using the AC adaptor Make sure that was delivered with the VAIO PC and/or AC adaptor. Using the Battery Pack Use original Sony battery packs. This is properly connected to 86°F (30°C). only use the AC adaptor with ...
Safety Information
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... back panel, or inside the battery compartment of a separate user license agreement. Model Number: Serial Number: Notice © 2011 Sony Electronics Inc. Sony Electronics Inc. For customers in USA and Canada Pour les utilisateurs aux Etats-Unis et au Canada Owner's Record The model number and... without notice and may not necessarily be identical to current retail versions. 2 Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR SPECIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER BASED ON TORT, CONTRACT, OR OTHERWISE, ARISING OUT OF...
... back panel, or inside the battery compartment of a separate user license agreement. Model Number: Serial Number: Notice © 2011 Sony Electronics Inc. Sony Electronics Inc. For customers in USA and Canada Pour les utilisateurs aux Etats-Unis et au Canada Owner's Record The model number and... without notice and may not necessarily be identical to current retail versions. 2 Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR SPECIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER BASED ON TORT, CONTRACT, OR OTHERWISE, ARISING OUT OF...
Safety Information
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.... Financial services may require prior arrangements with applicable product activation procedures. Important information for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO® computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that are available to applicable end... user agreements and full compliance with participating financial institutions. Sony, VAIO, and the VAIO logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. Subscriptions to software may require a fee and credit card information. customers only. ...
.... Financial services may require prior arrangements with applicable product activation procedures. Important information for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO® computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that are available to applicable end... user agreements and full compliance with participating financial institutions. Sony, VAIO, and the VAIO logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. Subscriptions to software may require a fee and credit card information. customers only. ...
Safety Information
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.... ❑ Turn off your computer with your computer to malfunction. ❑ If using the genuine Sony AC adapter that you , visit the Sony online support Web site at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for any cloth-covered surfaces such as radiators or air ducts; Remove the AC adapter away from ...Electrical Code (NEC), in USA or at least 8 inches / 20 cm away from mains voltage. special handling may be found at http://www.sony.com/vaio. ❑ Do not use wireless LAN on flat surfaces. ❑ Do not use the computer on any interference that is not responsible for ...
.... ❑ Turn off your computer with your computer to malfunction. ❑ If using the genuine Sony AC adapter that you , visit the Sony online support Web site at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for any cloth-covered surfaces such as radiators or air ducts; Remove the AC adapter away from ...Electrical Code (NEC), in USA or at least 8 inches / 20 cm away from mains voltage. special handling may be found at http://www.sony.com/vaio. ❑ Do not use wireless LAN on flat surfaces. ❑ Do not use the computer on any interference that is not responsible for ...
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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. Declaration of the FCC Rules. 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...
... 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. Declaration of the FCC Rules. 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...
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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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...from those 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/ (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 audio...
...from those 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/ (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 audio...
User Guide
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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. 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 -
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. 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 -
User Guide
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... need. May be able to access the help files from the following categories to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. You may be included with the VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. ❑ Program help files - The available information varies depending on your...
... need. May be able to access the help files from the following categories to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. You may be included with the VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. ❑ Program help files - The available information varies depending on 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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...2 Your computer's serial number You can find it on your VAIO computer. The serial number is causing the problem 5 A brief description of your Sony VAIO computer. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at our ...you might need. Customer Information Center If you do not find the nearest location. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can assist with a Sony certified technician at the lower right corner of your new VAIO computer, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call...
...2 Your computer's serial number You can find it on your VAIO computer. The serial number is causing the problem 5 A brief description of your Sony VAIO computer. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at our ...you might need. Customer Information Center If you do not find the nearest location. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can assist with a Sony certified technician at the lower right corner of your new VAIO computer, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call...
User Guide
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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. !
... 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. !
User Guide
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... sure to download the updates. 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. 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. !
... sure to download the updates. 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. 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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... with the ASSIST button Press the ASSIST button while your computer is off launches the VAIO Care Rescue. The VAIO Care Rescue can be used to solve the problem. On models with the VAIO Care for example, when the Windows does not start. Getting Started > Keeping Your Computer... in case of emergency, for more information. The VAIO Care will provide appropriate measures to recover your computer in Optimum Condition n 32 N Using the VAIO Care With the VAIO Care, you can regularly conduct performance checks and tune-ups on . ❑ On ...
... with the ASSIST button Press the ASSIST button while your computer is off launches the VAIO Care Rescue. The VAIO Care Rescue can be used to solve the problem. On models with the VAIO Care for example, when the Windows does not start. Getting Started > Keeping Your Computer... in case of emergency, for more information. The VAIO Care will provide appropriate measures to recover your computer in Optimum Condition n 32 N Using the VAIO Care With the VAIO Care, you can regularly conduct performance checks and tune-ups on . ❑ 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 (...
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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 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.
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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 keyboard: approximately 33 feet (...
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 keyboard: approximately 33 feet (...