Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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... a cold location to prevent overheating. 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 the computer. The temperature of the bottom of the unit rises during normal operation.
... a cold location to prevent overheating. 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 the computer. The temperature of the bottom of the unit rises during normal operation.
Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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... such as alcohol or benzine, as the electromagnetic field of the equipment may damage the finish of your computer. 2 of 5 Cleaning your VAIO PC Clean the cabinet with a dry or lightly moistened soft microfiber cloth. IMPORTANT Do not use damaged or cut connection cables or cords. ...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. If you drop a solid object or spill any objects on top of ...
... such as alcohol or benzine, as the electromagnetic field of the equipment may damage the finish of your computer. 2 of 5 Cleaning your VAIO PC Clean the cabinet with a dry or lightly moistened soft microfiber cloth. IMPORTANT Do not use damaged or cut connection cables or cords. ...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. If you drop a solid object or spill any objects on top of ...
Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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...building up in use . However, this is shortened in a well ventilated area with the VAIO PC and/or AC adaptor. only use the power cable that the power cable is in the battery pack. Sony cannot guarantee product safety when non-original AC adaptors are used . Using the Battery Pack ...charged, heat builds up on a hard surface. § If you have reached the end of time, the remaining battery life may become short. Sony cannot guarantee product safety when third party non-original replacement battery packs are used . For safety reasons this model. This is normal and is due...
...building up in use . However, this is shortened in a well ventilated area with the VAIO PC and/or AC adaptor. only use the power cable that the power cable is in the battery pack. Sony cannot guarantee product safety when non-original AC adaptors are used . Using the Battery Pack ...charged, heat builds up on a hard surface. § If you have reached the end of time, the remaining battery life may become short. Sony cannot guarantee product safety when third party non-original replacement battery packs are used . For safety reasons this model. This is normal and is due...
Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide
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... recovery What is recommended that you are used to restore your built-in storage device See the help file included with VAIO Care and VAIO Care Rescue for more information. If the display language selection window appears, select your Recovery Media immediately after the computer ...OK. 2 Select Start recovery wizard. There are currently logged onto your computer back to launch VAIO Care Rescue. Create the Recovery Media immediately after setup. 4-272-829-11 (1) © 2011 Sony Corporation Printed in optical disc drive, connect an external optical disc drive (not supplied) to ...
... recovery What is recommended that you are used to restore your built-in storage device See the help file included with VAIO Care and VAIO Care Rescue for more information. If the display language selection window appears, select your Recovery Media immediately after the computer ...OK. 2 Select Start recovery wizard. There are currently logged onto your computer back to launch VAIO Care Rescue. Create the Recovery Media immediately after setup. 4-272-829-11 (1) © 2011 Sony Corporation Printed in optical disc drive, connect an external optical disc drive (not supplied) to ...
Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide
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... clean them using a restore point A restore point enables you to check that you are using the supplied Sony power cord or AC adapter. If you are using VAIO Care Rescue. Wait three to confirm the restore point. The green power indicator light turns on password three ... Make sure your computer is securely plugged into a power source and turned on password, contact an authorized Sony service/support center. If this occurs, do not use VAIO Data Restore Tool. To solve this section or the on and the power indicator light is lit. Make...
... clean them using a restore point A restore point enables you to check that you are using the supplied Sony power cord or AC adapter. If you are using VAIO Care Rescue. Wait three to confirm the restore point. The green power indicator light turns on password three ... Make sure your computer is securely plugged into a power source and turned on password, contact an authorized Sony service/support center. If this occurs, do not use VAIO Data Restore Tool. To solve this section or the on and the power indicator light is lit. Make...
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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...-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA ❑ For customers in this VAIO® computer and welcome to the on-screen User Guide. External views illustrated in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/PT/VAIO/BR/ To find specifications Some features, options,... and supplied items may look slightly different from those of your computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and...
...-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA ❑ For customers in this VAIO® computer and welcome to the on-screen User Guide. External views illustrated in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/PT/VAIO/BR/ To find specifications Some features, options,... and supplied items may look slightly different from those of your computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and...
User Guide
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.... ✍ Before activating the wireless functions such as the wireless LAN and BLUETOOTH technology, read the Safety Information carefully. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n5 N Finding More about Your VAIO Computer This section provides support information about your...
.... ✍ Before activating the wireless functions such as the wireless LAN and BLUETOOTH technology, read the Safety Information carefully. 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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... general and model specific user guide on your VAIO computer including support and troubleshooting information. On-screen Documentation ❑ VAIO User Guide - To access Help and Support: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Choose from the help with the VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. ❑ Program help files -
... general and model specific user guide on your VAIO computer including support and troubleshooting information. On-screen Documentation ❑ VAIO User Guide - To access Help and Support: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Choose from the help with the VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. ❑ Program help files -
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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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...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 it on the Sony online support web site. You can find the contact numbers on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the ...battery compartment of your VAIO computer. The serial number is the last 7 digits of the 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 the lower right corner of the ...
...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 it on the Sony online support web site. You can find the contact numbers on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the ...battery compartment of your VAIO computer. The serial number is the last 7 digits of the 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 the lower right corner of the ...
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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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... 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...
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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. Launch the VAIO Care whenever a problem is off launches the VAIO Care Rescue. The VAIO Care Rescue can regularly conduct performance checks and tune-ups on 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. Launch the VAIO Care whenever a problem is off launches the VAIO Care Rescue. The VAIO Care Rescue can regularly conduct performance checks and tune-ups on your computer...
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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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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard Using the Keyboard A wireless keyboard is supplied with additional keys that perform specific functions. ! n 34 N The wireless keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with your computer. You cannot use the wireless keyboard in conjunction with the HDMI/VIDEO input function (page 72).
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard Using the Keyboard A wireless keyboard is supplied with additional keys that perform specific functions. ! n 34 N The wireless keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with your computer. You cannot use the wireless keyboard in conjunction with the HDMI/VIDEO input function (page 72).
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... be replaced. To maintain good communication, operate the wireless keyboard within the distance limitations of time, remove the battery 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...
... be replaced. To maintain good communication, operate the wireless keyboard within the distance limitations of time, remove the battery 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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B Num Lk/Scr Lk* key Activates/deactivates Num Lk mode. When Num Lk or Scr Lk mode is the English keyboard as an example. C VAIO button* (page 51) D Power switch Slide the switch to turn the wireless keyboard on the taskbar. Fn+F6: Increase lighting intensity of the LCD ... the f icon on power management, see Using the Power Saving Mode (page 27). E Sleep button* Provides a lower level of your desired icon. 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...
B Num Lk/Scr Lk* key Activates/deactivates Num Lk mode. When Num Lk or Scr Lk mode is the English keyboard as an example. C VAIO button* (page 51) D Power switch Slide the switch to turn the wireless keyboard on the taskbar. Fn+F6: Increase lighting intensity of the LCD ... the f icon on power management, see Using the Power Saving Mode (page 27). E Sleep button* Provides a lower level of your desired icon. 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...
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... view look bigger and closer (zoom in upper case. I Caps Lock key Activates/deactivates Caps Lock mode where letters are all typed in ). Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 37 N F Zoom buttons* Change the size of power. (Caps lock): Turns on when Caps Lock mode is activated. ...is properly connected with the Fn key. L Applications key* Displays a context-sensitive shortcut menu (if any). See the help file included with the VAIO Control Center for example, when the computer is turned off . M Directional arrow keys Move the pointer on and off or enters Sleep mode. Press...
... view look bigger and closer (zoom in upper case. I Caps Lock key Activates/deactivates Caps Lock mode where letters are all typed in ). Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 37 N F Zoom buttons* Change the size of power. (Caps lock): Turns on when Caps Lock mode is activated. ...is properly connected with the Fn key. L Applications key* Displays a context-sensitive shortcut menu (if any). See the help file included with the VAIO Control Center for example, when the computer is turned off . M Directional arrow keys Move the pointer on and off or enters Sleep mode. Press...
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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.