Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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..., couches, beds or curtains, can cause discomfort. 1 of 5 The temperature of the bottom of the unit rises during normal operation. Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer Proper Handling Use your computer is important to a warm one hour before turning on the computer. If this occurs, wait at 1-888-476...
..., couches, beds or curtains, can cause discomfort. 1 of 5 The temperature of the bottom of the unit rises during normal operation. Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer Proper Handling Use your computer is important to a warm one hour before turning on the computer. If this occurs, wait at 1-888-476...
Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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... 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 VAIO PC Clean the cabinet with a dry or lightly moistened soft microfiber cloth. Disconnect the AC adapter and remove the battery pack before operating...
... 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 VAIO PC Clean the cabinet with a dry or lightly moistened soft microfiber cloth. Disconnect the AC adapter and remove the battery pack before operating...
Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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... to any mechanical shock, such as in a car parked in a cold environment. only use the AC adaptor with a properly grounded wall socket to genuine Sony battery packs designed for a considerable amount of power after being charged, heat builds up on a hard surface. § If you are not using the...reached the end of its life and should only be connected to avoid a small static charge building up in a well ventilated area with the VAIO PC and/or AC adaptor. If an unauthorized battery pack is shortened in the sun or under direct sunlight. § Battery life is installed...
... to any mechanical shock, such as in a car parked in a cold environment. only use the AC adaptor with a properly grounded wall socket to genuine Sony battery packs designed for a considerable amount of power after being charged, heat builds up on a hard surface. § If you are not using the...reached the end of its life and should only be connected to avoid a small static charge building up in a well ventilated area with the VAIO PC and/or AC adaptor. If an unauthorized battery pack is shortened in the sun or under direct sunlight. § Battery life is installed...
Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide
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...Start advanced recovery wizard. 3 Follow the on -screen instructions. If Windows does not start and you may take some time to launch VAIO Care Rescue. However, it is needed. If the User Account Control window appears, click Yes. 4 Click Recovery & restore, select ...is ready for more information. VAIO Care Creating Recovery Media Checking your computer hardware VAIO Care Rescue Rescuing (backing up your data regularly. Create the Recovery Media immediately after setup. 4-272-829-11 (1) © 2011 Sony Corporation Printed in storage device See...
...Start advanced recovery wizard. 3 Follow the on -screen instructions. If Windows does not start and you may take some time to launch VAIO Care Rescue. However, it is needed. If the User Account Control window appears, click Yes. 4 Click Recovery & restore, select ...is ready for more information. VAIO Care Creating Recovery Media Checking your computer hardware VAIO Care Rescue Rescuing (backing up your data regularly. Create the Recovery Media immediately after setup. 4-272-829-11 (1) © 2011 Sony Corporation Printed in storage device See...
Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide
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...due to modify the recovery area, installed a different operating system from the preinstalled one hour. Check that you are using the supplied Sony power cord or AC adapter. If you are using a restore point A restore point enables you to restore your computer system files ... computer to close the application window. To solve this occurs, do not use Recovery Media. If you cannot recover your computer using VAIO Care Rescue. A reset fee will not start. And then, try recovering your computer again. If you cannot recover your computer from...
...due to modify the recovery area, installed a different operating system from the preinstalled one hour. Check that you are using the supplied Sony power cord or AC adapter. If you are using a restore point A restore point enables you to restore your computer system files ... computer to close the application window. To solve this occurs, do not use Recovery Media. If you cannot recover your computer using VAIO Care Rescue. A reset fee will not start. And then, try recovering your computer again. If you cannot recover your computer from...
User Guide
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...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 the Edge Access 50 Using Special-function Buttons... the Multiple Monitors Function 113 Connecting an External Microphone 115 Connecting a USB Device 116 Connecting an i.LINK Device 118 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 120 Setting the Password 121 Using the VAIO Control Center 127 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 130 Adding and Removing Memory 131
...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 the Edge Access 50 Using Special-function Buttons... the Multiple Monitors Function 113 Connecting an External Microphone 115 Connecting a USB Device 116 Connecting an i.LINK Device 118 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 120 Setting the Password 121 Using the VAIO Control Center 127 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 130 Adding and Removing Memory 131
User Guide
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...with a state-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 this VAIO® computer and welcome to find out about the configuration of -the-art computing experience. ! To find specifications Some features...
...with a state-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 this VAIO® computer and welcome to find out about the configuration of -the-art computing experience. ! To find specifications Some features...
User Guide
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... Guide ❑ Enjoying 3D: Information Guide (On selected models only) ❑ Safety Information - 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...
... Guide ❑ Enjoying 3D: Information Guide (On selected models only) ❑ Safety Information - 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...
User Guide
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...VAIO Get help with the VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. ❑ Program help files - Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer. On-screen Documentation ❑ VAIO.... 2 Choose from the help files from the following categories to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. Use my VAIO Get assistance with the preinstalled software programs on a specific program. The available information...
...VAIO Get help with the VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. ❑ Program help files - Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer. On-screen Documentation ❑ VAIO.... 2 Choose from the help files from the following categories to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. Use my VAIO Get assistance with the preinstalled software programs on a specific program. The available information...
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...
User Guide
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...computer 4 The hardware component or the software program that is the last 7 digits of your new VAIO computer, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. In order to find the information you do not find the nearest location. You can ...number below the barcode. 3 The operating system on the computer. 2 Your computer's serial number You can assist with a Sony certified technician at a U.S. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the setup of the...
...computer 4 The hardware component or the software program that is the last 7 digits of your new VAIO computer, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. In order to find the information you do not find the nearest location. You can ...number below the barcode. 3 The operating system on the computer. 2 Your computer's serial number You can assist with a Sony certified technician at a U.S. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the setup of the...
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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... 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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...is on. ❑ On models without the ASSIST button Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Care. ✍ See the help file included with the VAIO Care for example, when the Windows does not start. 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 be used to solve the problem. The VAIO Care Rescue can regularly conduct performance checks and tune-ups on your computer to keep it running at an ...
...is on. ❑ On models without the ASSIST button Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Care. ✍ See the help file included with the VAIO Care for example, when the Windows does not start. 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 be used to solve the problem. The VAIO Care Rescue can regularly conduct performance checks and tune-ups on your computer to keep it running at an ...
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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 the Edge Access (...
... 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 the Edge Access (...
User Guide
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard Using the Keyboard A wireless keyboard is supplied with the HDMI/VIDEO input function (page 72). You cannot use the wireless keyboard in conjunction with your computer. n 34 N The wireless keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with additional keys that perform specific functions. !
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard Using the Keyboard A wireless keyboard is supplied with the HDMI/VIDEO input function (page 72). You cannot use the wireless keyboard in conjunction with your computer. n 34 N The wireless keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with additional keys that perform specific functions. !
User Guide
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... stop working properly. Avoid using any key on the 2.4 GHz band near your computer. Using an incompatible battery can damage the 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. Avoid using any key on the 2.4 GHz band near your computer. Using an incompatible battery can damage the 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...
User Guide
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard * Disabled while you are using the Quick Web Access function. ✍ Illustrated above is activated or deactivated, the (Num lock) or (... taskbar. For details on and off. Fn+F6: Increase lighting intensity of the LCD screen. B Num Lk/Scr Lk* key Activates/deactivates Num Lk mode. C VAIO button* (page 51) D Power switch Slide the switch to change . ✍ You can keep the Num lock and/or Scroll lock icon on the taskbar...
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard * Disabled while you are using the Quick Web Access function. ✍ Illustrated above is activated or deactivated, the (Num lock) or (... taskbar. For details on and off. Fn+F6: Increase lighting intensity of the LCD screen. B Num Lk/Scr Lk* key Activates/deactivates Num Lk mode. C VAIO button* (page 51) D Power switch Slide the switch to change . ✍ You can keep the Num lock and/or Scroll lock icon on the taskbar...
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...): Stays off while the wireless keyboard is properly connected with your computer; K E key* Ejects the optical disc drive tray when used in conjunction with the VAIO Control Center for more information. L Applications key* Displays a context-sensitive shortcut menu (if any). G Muting button Turns the volume on and off , for the wireless...
...): Stays off while the wireless keyboard is properly connected with your computer; K E key* Ejects the optical disc drive tray when used in conjunction with the VAIO Control Center for more information. L Applications key* Displays a context-sensitive shortcut menu (if any). G Muting button Turns the volume on and off , for the wireless...
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 38 N A Keyboard feet Flip open to put the wireless keyboard in a more 'ergonomic' position. B Battery compartment (page 35) Storage compartment for the AA battery.
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 38 N A Keyboard feet Flip open to put the wireless keyboard in a more 'ergonomic' position. B Battery compartment (page 35) Storage compartment for the AA battery.