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 on your lap. If you may condense inside the computer.
... 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 on your lap. If you may condense inside the computer.
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. 2 of 5 IMPORTANT Do not use damaged or cut connection cables or cords. If you drop a solid object or spill...; Ambient temperature 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.
... 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. 2 of 5 IMPORTANT Do not use damaged or cut connection cables or cords. If you drop a solid object or spill...; Ambient temperature 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.
Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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... being fully charged, it on the notebook casing. If the AC adaptor was delivered with the label facing down. IMPORTANT Use only Sony original AC adaptors. For safety reasons this computer should be replaced. Lower temperatures require longer charging time. § Certain rechargeable battery ...10°C) to avoid a small static charge building up in a well ventilated area with the VAIO PC and/or AC adaptor. Using the Battery Pack Use original Sony battery packs. Sony cannot guarantee product safety when third party non-original replacement battery packs are used . If an ...
... being fully charged, it on the notebook casing. If the AC adaptor was delivered with the label facing down. IMPORTANT Use only Sony original AC adaptors. For safety reasons this computer should be replaced. Lower temperatures require longer charging time. § Certain rechargeable battery ...10°C) to avoid a small static charge building up in a well ventilated area with the VAIO PC and/or AC adaptor. Using the Battery Pack Use original Sony battery packs. Sony cannot guarantee product safety when third party non-original replacement battery packs are used . If an ...
Safety Information
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... parties. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC. PROVIDES NO WARRANTY ... described herein is prohibited. Refer to this product. SONY ELECTRONICS INC. SONY CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE ... 2011 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in a secure location. SONY ALSO...ANY DESCRIBED WEB SITE. Sony Electronics Inc. reserves the right to make any time without ...is subject to the terms and conditions of your Sony Service Center. Software specifications are located on the bottom...
... parties. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC. PROVIDES NO WARRANTY ... described herein is prohibited. Refer to this product. SONY ELECTRONICS INC. SONY CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE ... 2011 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in a secure location. SONY ALSO...ANY DESCRIBED WEB SITE. Sony Electronics Inc. reserves the right to make any time without ...is subject to the terms and conditions of your Sony Service Center. Software specifications are located on the bottom...
Safety Information
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...product(s) or reconfiguration of the computer, and may be completed by Internet or telephone (toll charges may apply). Sony, VAIO, and the VAIO logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Financial services may require prior arrangements with the interoperability...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 trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. All other trademarks are available to applicable end user ...
...product(s) or reconfiguration of the computer, and may be completed by Internet or telephone (toll charges may apply). Sony, VAIO, and the VAIO logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Financial services may require prior arrangements with the interoperability...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 trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. All other trademarks are available to applicable end user ...
Safety Information
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Refer servicing to ensure normal reliable operation: ❑ Do not use or store your body if it is at http://www.sony.com/vaio. ❑ Do not use with this product only. ❑ For models with a TV tuner, the cable distribution system should be easily accessible. ❑ Do not... not responsible for 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 customers in contact with your skin. moisture or rain; special handling may apply, See www.dtsc...
Refer servicing to ensure normal reliable operation: ❑ Do not use or store your body if it is at http://www.sony.com/vaio. ❑ Do not use with this product only. ❑ For models with a TV tuner, the cable distribution system should be easily accessible. ❑ Do not... not responsible for 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 customers in contact with your skin. moisture or rain; special handling may apply, See www.dtsc...
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. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not... may cause undesired operation. 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. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not... may cause undesired operation. 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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... and communications to provide you with a state-of this manual may not be available on your computer. External views illustrated in this Sony VAIO® computer and welcome to find out about the configuration of your purchase of -the-art computing experience. ! To find specifications Some... 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 ...
... and communications to provide you with a state-of this manual may not be available on your computer. External views illustrated in this Sony VAIO® computer and welcome to find out about the configuration of your purchase of -the-art computing experience. ! To find specifications Some... 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 ...
User Guide
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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 - 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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... Guide - General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer including support and troubleshooting information. Get started with my VAIO Get help with the VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. ❑ Program help files - The available information varies depending on a specific program. To access Help and Support: 1 Click Start...
... Guide - General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer including support and troubleshooting information. Get started with my VAIO Get help with the VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. ❑ Program help files - The available information varies depending on a specific program. To access Help and Support: 1 Click Start...
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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... Backstage Technicians can find the nearest location. Visit the web site at our site, you are looking for your Sony VAIO computer. In order to find it on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of the display on the computer. 2 Your ...computer's serial number You can assist with a Sony certified technician at a U.S. Customer Information Center If you do not find it at the lower right corner of your VAIO computer. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at www.sonystyle.com/backstage to...
... Backstage Technicians can find the nearest location. Visit the web site at our site, you are looking for your Sony VAIO computer. In order to find it on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of the display on the computer. 2 Your ...computer's serial number You can assist with a Sony certified technician at a U.S. Customer Information Center If you do not find it at the lower right corner of your VAIO computer. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at www.sonystyle.com/backstage to...
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. ! Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on) at a time, following the manufacturer's instructions. ❑ Locating ...
Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with your VAIO computer. ! Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on) at a time, following the manufacturer's instructions. ❑ Locating ...
User Guide
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...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. ! Your computer must be connected to the Internet to update your...
...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. ! Your computer must be connected to the Internet to update your...
User Guide
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... the help file included with the ASSIST button Press the ASSIST button while your computer is off launches the VAIO Care Rescue. To launch the VAIO Care ❑ 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 Rescue can be used 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 your computer to solve...
... the help file included with the ASSIST button Press the ASSIST button while your computer is off launches the VAIO Care Rescue. To launch the VAIO Care ❑ 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 Rescue can be used 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 your computer to solve...
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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... sure to use the wireless keyboard for 20 minutes or longer, your wireless keyboard. If the wireless keyboard is supplied with 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 keyboard: approximately 33 feet...
... sure to use the wireless keyboard for 20 minutes or longer, your wireless keyboard. If the wireless keyboard is supplied with 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 keyboard: approximately 33 feet...