Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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.... When your computer on porous surfaces. The temperature of the bottom of 5 The heat can block the computer's air vents. Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer Proper Handling Use your computer is important to a warm one hour before turning on the bottom of your lap. For example, materials such...
.... When your computer on porous surfaces. The temperature of the bottom of 5 The heat can block the computer's air vents. Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer Proper Handling Use your computer is important to a warm one hour before turning on the bottom of your lap. For example, materials such...
Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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... the computer. Disconnect 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 computer. Use only a mild detergent solution. Improper Handling Do not place your computer in a location subject to: § Heat sources...°F (5°C) § High humidity Do not place electronic equipment near your computer, as these may cause the computer to malfunction. Do not drop your VAIO PC Clean the cabinet with a dry or lightly moistened soft microfiber cloth.
... the computer. Disconnect 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 computer. Use only a mild detergent solution. Improper Handling Do not place your computer in a location subject to: § Heat sources...°F (5°C) § High humidity Do not place electronic equipment near your computer, as these may cause the computer to malfunction. 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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...Certain rechargeable battery packs do not meet Sony quality and safety standards. This is normal and is not cause for this model. During operation the AC adaptor might get warm, make sure the AC adaptor is shortened in a well ventilated area with the VAIO PC and/or AC adaptor. You ...can purchase AC Adaptors directly from official Sony resellers to avoid counterfeit products. 3 of its life and should only be replaced. We recommend purchasing the ...
...Certain rechargeable battery packs do not meet Sony quality and safety standards. This is normal and is not cause for this model. During operation the AC adaptor might get warm, make sure the AC adaptor is shortened in a well ventilated area with the VAIO PC and/or AC adaptor. You ...can purchase AC Adaptors directly from official Sony resellers to avoid counterfeit products. 3 of its life and should only be replaced. We recommend purchasing the ...
Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide
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... computer back to perform recovery? If your computer has been unstable If your computer has been infected with VAIO Care and VAIO Care Rescue for more information. If the display language selection window appears, select your desired language and click OK. 2 Click ...58333; Checking your computer hardware VAIO Care Rescue Rescuing (backing up) your data Recovering your computer Erasing all the data on the USB flash drive. Create the Recovery Media immediately after setup. 4-272-829-11 (1) © 2011 Sony Corporation Printed in this area, ...
... computer back to perform recovery? If your computer has been unstable If your computer has been infected with VAIO Care and VAIO Care Rescue for more information. If the display language selection window appears, select your desired language and click OK. 2 Click ...58333; Checking your computer hardware VAIO Care Rescue Rescuing (backing up) your data Recovering your computer Erasing all the data on the USB flash drive. Create the Recovery Media immediately after setup. 4-272-829-11 (1) © 2011 Sony Corporation Printed in this area, ...
Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide
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...charged. Disconnect all connected USB devices (if any software or software drivers on password, contact an authorized Sony service/support center. Turning off your computer with VAIO Care Rescue. For details, see the onscreen User Guide. To find the nearest center or agent, see the...computer system files to the previous state when the restore point was created. I cannot recover from the recovery area again, or use VAIO Data Restore Tool. A message appears notifying of either incompatibility or improper installation of delivery, the power button or the power switch is ...
...charged. Disconnect all connected USB devices (if any software or software drivers on password, contact an authorized Sony service/support center. Turning off your computer with VAIO Care Rescue. For details, see the onscreen User Guide. To find the nearest center or agent, see the...computer system files to the previous state when the restore point was created. I cannot recover from the recovery area again, or use VAIO Data Restore Tool. A message appears notifying of either incompatibility or improper installation of delivery, the power button or the power switch is ...
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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... 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, video, computing, and communications to the on your computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/PT/VAIO/BR/ Before Use > n4 N Before ...
... 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, video, computing, and communications to the on your computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/PT/VAIO/BR/ Before Use > n4 N Before ...
User Guide
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... 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...
... 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...
User Guide
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... and model specific user guide on the model you need. You may be included with the VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. ❑ Program help files - You can find the answers you purchased. General information... and technical assistance for your VAIO computer including support and troubleshooting information. May be able to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system...
... and model specific user guide on the model you need. You may be included with the VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. ❑ Program help files - You can find the answers you purchased. General information... and technical assistance for your VAIO computer including support and troubleshooting information. May be able to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system...
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...
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Customer Information Center If you do not find the information you are looking for your new VAIO computer, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. In order to find it on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery ...web site. You can assist with a Sony certified technician at www.sonystyle.com/backstage to receive the fastest and most efficient services, have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find the contact numbers on your VAIO computer. The serial number is causing the...
Customer Information Center If you do not find the information you are looking for your new VAIO computer, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. In order to find it on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery ...web site. You can assist with a Sony certified technician at www.sonystyle.com/backstage to receive the fastest and most efficient services, have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find the contact numbers on your VAIO computer. The serial number is causing the...
User Guide
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... Condition (page 30) Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with your VAIO computer. !
... Condition (page 30) 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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... 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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...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.... 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 your computer to keep...
...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.... 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 your computer to keep...
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 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 (...
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n 34 N The wireless keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with the HDMI/VIDEO input function (page 72). You cannot use the wireless keyboard in conjunction with additional keys that perform specific functions. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard Using the Keyboard A wireless keyboard is supplied with your computer.
n 34 N The wireless keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with the HDMI/VIDEO input function (page 72). You cannot use the wireless keyboard in conjunction with additional keys that perform specific functions. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard Using the Keyboard A wireless keyboard is supplied with your computer.
User Guide
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... for 20 minutes or longer, your wireless keyboard. Using an incompatible battery can damage the wireless keyboard. Be sure to stop working properly. 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...
... for 20 minutes or longer, your wireless keyboard. Using an incompatible battery can damage the wireless keyboard. Be sure to stop working properly. 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...
User Guide
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... of your desired icon. B Num Lk/Scr Lk* key Activates/deactivates Num Lk mode. n 36 N A Function keys* Perform certain tasks. C VAIO button* (page 51) D Power switch Slide the switch to turn the wireless keyboard on the taskbar. When Num Lk or Scr Lk mode is the...rightclick the f icon on power management, see Using the Power Saving Mode (page 27). Fn+F5: Decrease lighting intensity of power consumption. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard * Disabled while you are using the Quick Web Access function. ✍ Illustrated above is activated or deactivated, the (...
... of your desired icon. B Num Lk/Scr Lk* key Activates/deactivates Num Lk mode. n 36 N A Function keys* Perform certain tasks. C VAIO button* (page 51) D Power switch Slide the switch to turn the wireless keyboard on the taskbar. When Num Lk or Scr Lk mode is the...rightclick the f icon on power management, see Using the Power Saving Mode (page 27). Fn+F5: Decrease lighting intensity of power consumption. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard * Disabled while you are using the Quick Web Access function. ✍ Illustrated above is activated or deactivated, the (...
User Guide
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K E key* Ejects the optical disc drive tray when used in conjunction with the VAIO Control Center for more information. H Volume control buttons Increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume. J Windows key* Displays the Start menu. L Applications key* Displays a context-sensitive shortcut..., for the wireless keyboard is sufficient and blinks when the battery is running out of an image or a document displayed on and off. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 37 N F Zoom buttons* Change the size of power. (Caps lock): Turns on the computer screen. See the help file included ...
K E key* Ejects the optical disc drive tray when used in conjunction with the VAIO Control Center for more information. H Volume control buttons Increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume. J Windows key* Displays the Start menu. L Applications key* Displays a context-sensitive shortcut..., for the wireless keyboard is sufficient and blinks when the battery is running out of an image or a document displayed on and off. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 37 N F Zoom buttons* Change the size of power. (Caps lock): Turns on the computer screen. See the help file included ...
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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.