Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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... block the computer's air vents. For example, materials such as rugs, blankets, couches, beds or curtains, can cause discomfort. 1 of 5 Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer Proper Handling Use your computer is important to a warm one hour before turning on a clean dry, stable surface.
... block the computer's air vents. For example, materials such as rugs, blankets, couches, beds or curtains, can cause discomfort. 1 of 5 Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer Proper Handling Use your computer is important to a warm one hour before turning on a clean dry, stable surface.
Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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... use 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. IMPORTANT Do not use damaged or cut connection cables or cords. Cleaning your computer or place any objects on... Do not place electronic equipment near your computer, as these may cause the computer 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.
... use 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. IMPORTANT Do not use damaged or cut connection cables or cords. Cleaning your computer or place any objects on... Do not place electronic equipment near your computer, as these may cause the computer 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.
Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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...all sources of 5 Lower temperatures require longer charging time. § Certain rechargeable battery packs do not meet Sony quality and safety standards. only use the power cable that the power cable is due to decreased battery ...(60°C), such as dropping it may become short. You can purchase AC Adaptors directly from official Sony resellers to discharge the battery pack before using your computer and recharge the battery pack before recharging. §... with a 3 pin power cable, use the AC adaptor with the VAIO PC and/or AC adaptor. Using the Battery Pack Use original...
...all sources of 5 Lower temperatures require longer charging time. § Certain rechargeable battery packs do not meet Sony quality and safety standards. only use the power cable that the power cable is due to decreased battery ...(60°C), such as dropping it may become short. You can purchase AC Adaptors directly from official Sony resellers to discharge the battery pack before using your computer and recharge the battery pack before recharging. §... with a 3 pin power cable, use the AC adaptor with the VAIO PC and/or AC adaptor. Using the Battery Pack Use original...
Safety Information
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...license agreements enclosed with this manual or the information contained herein at any modification to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. For customers in a secure location. Reproduction in whole or in part, may not be identical to any machine-... WITH THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF. Model Number: Serial Number: Notice © 2011 Sony Electronics Inc. PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN AND HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED...
...license agreements enclosed with this manual or the information contained herein at any modification to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. For customers in a secure location. Reproduction in whole or in part, may not be identical to any machine-... WITH THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF. Model Number: Serial Number: Notice © 2011 Sony Electronics Inc. PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN AND HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED...
Safety Information
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Sony, VAIO, and the VAIO logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. All other trademarks are available to online service providers may require an additional charge. Use ... may be completed by WFA (Wi-Fi Alliance). Important information for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO® computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. customers only. Updates and additions to applicable end user agreements and full compliance with...
Sony, VAIO, and the VAIO logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. All other trademarks are available to online service providers may require an additional charge. Use ... may be completed by WFA (Wi-Fi Alliance). Important information for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO® computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. customers only. Updates and additions to applicable end user agreements and full compliance with...
Safety Information
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...computer on flat surfaces. ❑ Do not use wireless LAN 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. ❑ For models with a TV tuner, the ...cable distribution system should be found at http://www.sony.com/vaio. ❑ Do not use the computer and/or the AC adapter while covered or wrapped in a clear environment. ❑ Turn off your product or for...
...computer on flat surfaces. ❑ Do not use wireless LAN 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. ❑ For models with a TV tuner, the ...cable distribution system should be found at http://www.sony.com/vaio. ❑ Do not use the computer and/or the AC adapter while covered or wrapped in a clear environment. ❑ Turn off your product or 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 USA Regulatory Information If you can write to the following two conditions: (1) this... interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. For customers in Canada. Declaration 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 USA Regulatory Information If you can write to the following two conditions: (1) this... interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. For customers in Canada. Declaration 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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... Use > n4 N Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of -the-art computing experience. ! External views illustrated in this Sony VAIO® computer and welcome to find out about the configuration of your computer. To find specifications Some features, options, and ...10065; 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...
... Use > n4 N Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of -the-art computing experience. ! External views illustrated in this Sony VAIO® computer and welcome to find out about the configuration of your computer. To find specifications Some features, options, and ...10065; 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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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. Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide -
User Guide
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...the model you need. May be able 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 from the following categories... to find useful documentation such as interactive VAIO tutorials, how-to access the help files - You ...
...the model you need. May be able 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 from the following categories... to find useful documentation such as interactive VAIO tutorials, how-to access the help files - You ...
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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In order to find the information you are looking for your Sony VAIO computer. The serial number is the last 7 digits of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating system on the bottom, the back panel, or inside ... 5 A brief description of the problem 5. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the setup of your VAIO computer. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can assist with a Sony certified technician at the lower right corner of the display on the computer. 2 Your computer's serial number You can find it at...
In order to find the information you are looking for your Sony VAIO computer. The serial number is the last 7 digits of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating system on the bottom, the back panel, or inside ... 5 A brief description of the problem 5. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the setup of your VAIO computer. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can assist with a Sony certified technician at the lower right corner of the display on the computer. 2 Your computer's serial number You can find it at...
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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... 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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... ASSIST button Press the ASSIST button while your computer is 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 found on your computer. ...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. Getting Started > Keeping Your Computer...
... ASSIST button Press the ASSIST button while your computer is 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 found on your computer. ...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. Getting Started > Keeping Your Computer...
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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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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..., causing the keyboard to stop working properly. Be sure 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 the wireless keyboard and...
..., causing the keyboard to stop working properly. Be sure 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 the wireless keyboard and...