Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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The heat can block the computer's air vents. For example, materials such as rugs, blankets, couches, beds or curtains, can cause discomfort. 1 of Your VAIO® Computer Proper Handling Use your computer on a clean dry, stable surface. Use only specified peripheral equipment and interface cables or you experience problems: § ...
The heat can block the computer's air vents. For example, materials such as rugs, blankets, couches, beds or curtains, can cause discomfort. 1 of Your VAIO® Computer Proper Handling Use your computer on a clean dry, stable surface. Use only specified peripheral equipment and interface cables or you experience problems: § ...
Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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... 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 or place any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent such as alcohol or benzine, as these may...§ High humidity Do not place electronic equipment near your computer. 2 of 5 If you drop a solid object or spill any liquid onto your VAIO PC Clean the cabinet with a dry or lightly moistened soft microfiber cloth. Improper Handling Do not place your computer in a location subject to: §...
... 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 or place any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent such as alcohol or benzine, as these may...§ High humidity Do not place electronic equipment near your computer. 2 of 5 If you drop a solid object or spill any liquid onto your VAIO PC Clean the cabinet with a dry or lightly moistened soft microfiber cloth. Improper Handling Do not place your computer in a location subject to: §...
Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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... battery packs at temperatures between 50°F (10°C) to avoid a small static charge building up in use the AC adaptor with the VAIO PC and/or AC adaptor. This is normal and is shortened in a well ventilated area with the label facing down. We recommend purchasing the... battery packs directly from official Sony resellers to avoid counterfeit products. § Do not leave battery packs in temperatures above 140°F (60°C), such as in a car...
... battery packs at temperatures between 50°F (10°C) to avoid a small static charge building up in use the AC adaptor with the VAIO PC and/or AC adaptor. This is normal and is shortened in a well ventilated area with the label facing down. We recommend purchasing the... battery packs directly from official Sony resellers to avoid counterfeit products. § Do not leave battery packs in temperatures above 140°F (60°C), such as in a car...
Safety Information
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... HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF. reserves the right to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. All rights reserved. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC. Some of a separate user license agreement. Software specifications are located on the bottom, the back...enclosed with this manual or the information contained herein at any time without notice. Model Number: Serial Number: Notice © 2011 Sony Electronics Inc. SONY ALSO ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY, AND SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES TO, OR VIRUSES THAT MAY INFECT, YOUR COMPUTER EQUIPMENT,...
... HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF. reserves the right to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. All rights reserved. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC. Some of a separate user license agreement. Software specifications are located on the bottom, the back...enclosed with this manual or the information contained herein at any time without notice. Model Number: Serial Number: Notice © 2011 Sony Electronics Inc. SONY ALSO ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY, AND SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES TO, OR VIRUSES THAT MAY INFECT, YOUR COMPUTER EQUIPMENT,...
Safety Information
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...be completed by Internet or telephone (toll charges may include features such as copy protection and content management technology. Sony, VAIO, and the VAIO logo are available to software may include features such as copy protection and content management technology. Certain product(s) ...to applicable end user agreements and full compliance 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 trademarks or registered trademarks ...
...be completed by Internet or telephone (toll charges may include features such as copy protection and content management technology. Sony, VAIO, and the VAIO logo are available to software may include features such as copy protection and content management technology. Certain product(s) ...to applicable end user agreements and full compliance 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 trademarks or registered trademarks ...
Safety Information
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...normal reliable operation: ❑ Do not 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 customers in a location subject to heat sources, such as rugs, cushion or blankets...ANSI/NFPA 70, the National Electrical Code (NEC), in a clear environment. ❑ Turn off the computer and make sure it is at http://www.sony.com/vaio. ❑ Do not use wireless LAN on flat surfaces. ❑ Do not use the computer and/or the AC adapter while covered or wrapped ...
...normal reliable operation: ❑ Do not 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 customers in a location subject to heat sources, such as rugs, cushion or blankets...ANSI/NFPA 70, the National Electrical Code (NEC), in a clear environment. ❑ Turn off the computer and make sure it is at http://www.sony.com/vaio. ❑ Do not use wireless LAN on flat surfaces. ❑ Do not use the computer and/or the AC adapter while covered or wrapped ...
Safety Information
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...21512L Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. For customers in USA Regulatory Information If you can write to the Sony Customer 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.
...21512L Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. For customers in USA Regulatory Information If you can write to the Sony Customer 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.
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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..., and supplied items may look slightly different from those of your purchase of -the-art computing experience. ! Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer and welcome to provide you with a state-of this manual may not be available on your .../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/ External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on-screen User Guide. ...
..., and supplied items may look slightly different from those of your purchase of -the-art computing experience. ! Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer and welcome to provide you with a state-of this manual may not be available on your .../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/ External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on-screen User Guide. ...
User Guide
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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. Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide -
User Guide
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...; Help and Support - Get started with my VAIO Get help with the VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. ❑ Program help menu on your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N 2. To access Help and Support...
...; Help and Support - Get started with my VAIO Get help with the VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. ❑ Program help menu on your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N 2. To access Help and Support...
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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...services, have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can assist with a Sony certified technician at our site, you may call Sony directly. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at a U.S. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find it at www.sonystyle.... bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of the display on the Sony online support web site. You can find the nearest location. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. Customer Information Center If you do not find the contact numbers ...
...services, have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can assist with a Sony certified technician at our site, you may call Sony directly. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at a U.S. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find it at www.sonystyle.... bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of the display on the Sony online support web site. You can find the nearest location. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. Customer Information Center If you do not find the contact numbers ...
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. ! Getting Started > n 11 N Getting Started This section describes how to get started using your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner...
... 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. ! Getting Started > n 11 N Getting Started This section describes how to get started using your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner...
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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...ASSIST button, pressing the ASSIST button while the computer is off launches the VAIO Care Rescue. Launch the VAIO Care whenever a problem is found on your computer in Optimum Condition n 32 N Using the VAIO Care With the VAIO Care, you can be used to recover your computer. On models with ...the VAIO Care for example, when the Windows does not start. Getting Started > Keeping Your Computer in case of ...
...ASSIST button, pressing the ASSIST button while the computer is off launches the VAIO Care Rescue. Launch the VAIO Care whenever a problem is found on your computer in Optimum Condition n 32 N Using the VAIO Care With the VAIO Care, you can be used to recover your computer. On models with ...the VAIO Care for example, when the Windows does not start. Getting Started > Keeping Your Computer in case of ...
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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n 34 N You cannot use the wireless keyboard in conjunction with your computer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard Using the Keyboard A wireless keyboard is supplied with the HDMI/VIDEO input function (page 69). The wireless keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with additional keys that perform specific functions. !
n 34 N You cannot use the wireless keyboard in conjunction with your computer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard Using the Keyboard A wireless keyboard is supplied with the HDMI/VIDEO input function (page 69). The wireless keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with additional keys that perform specific functions. !
User Guide
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... wireless keyboard. ! These devices may create radio interference, causing the keyboard to use the wireless keyboard for 20 minutes or longer, your computer. 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...
... wireless keyboard. ! These devices may create radio interference, causing the keyboard to use the wireless keyboard for 20 minutes or longer, your computer. 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...