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... surface. 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 lap.
... surface. 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 lap.
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.... IMPORTANT Do not use damaged or cut connection cables or cords. Cleaning your computer or place any objects on top of 5 Do not drop your VAIO PC Clean the cabinet with a dry or lightly moistened soft microfiber cloth. If you drop a solid object or spill any type of abrasive pad, ...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. Improper Handling Do not place your computer in a location subject to malfunction.
.... IMPORTANT Do not use damaged or cut connection cables or cords. Cleaning your computer or place any objects on top of 5 Do not drop your VAIO PC Clean the cabinet with a dry or lightly moistened soft microfiber cloth. If you drop a solid object or spill any type of abrasive pad, ...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. Improper Handling Do not place your computer in a location subject to malfunction.
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...over time even when not in a well ventilated area with a properly grounded wall socket to 86°F (30°C). IMPORTANT Use only Sony original AC adaptors. Sony cannot guarantee product safety when non-original AC adaptors are used the battery pack for concern. § Keep the battery pack away from ...battery pack. § Do not expose the battery pack to the AC adapter; Using the AC adaptor Make sure that was delivered with the VAIO PC and/or AC adaptor. During operation the AC adaptor might get warm, make sure the AC adaptor is properly connected to any mechanical ...
...over time even when not in a well ventilated area with a properly grounded wall socket to 86°F (30°C). IMPORTANT Use only Sony original AC adaptors. Sony cannot guarantee product safety when non-original AC adaptors are used the battery pack for concern. § Keep the battery pack away from ...battery pack. § Do not expose the battery pack to the AC adapter; Using the AC adaptor Make sure that was delivered with the VAIO PC and/or AC adaptor. During operation the AC adaptor might get warm, make sure the AC adaptor is properly connected to any mechanical ...
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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
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... For customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ❑ For customers in Canada http://www.sony.ca/support/ (English) http://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... User Guide. Before Use > n4 N Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of your computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/PT/VAIO/BR/ To find specifications Some features, options, and supplied items may look slightly different from those...
... For customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ❑ For customers in Canada http://www.sony.ca/support/ (English) http://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... User Guide. Before Use > n4 N Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of your computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/PT/VAIO/BR/ To find specifications Some features, options, and supplied items may look slightly different from those...
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..., etc. ❑ Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide ❑ Enjoying 3D: Information Guide (On selected models only) ❑ Safety Regulations - Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n5 N Finding More about Your VAIO Computer This section provides support information about your...
..., etc. ❑ Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide ❑ Enjoying 3D: Information Guide (On selected models only) ❑ Safety Regulations - Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n5 N Finding More about Your VAIO Computer This section provides support information about your...
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... the answers you purchased. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N 2. 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 from the following categories...
... the answers you purchased. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N 2. 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 from the following categories...
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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://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 ...
...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://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 ...
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...serial number 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 it on the Sony online support web site. Sony Store and get personalized service and support for at a U.S. You can find it ... services, have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can 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 Store Service & Support (available in USA only...
...serial number 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 it on the Sony online support web site. Sony Store and get personalized service and support for at a U.S. You can find it ... services, have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can 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 Store Service & Support (available in USA only...
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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 ...
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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...
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...the 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 to ...keep it running at an optimum level. The VAIO Care will provide appropriate measures to solve the problem. The VAIO Care Rescue can regularly conduct performance checks and tune-ups on your computer. On models with the...
...the 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 to ...keep it running at an optimum level. The VAIO Care will provide appropriate measures to solve the problem. The VAIO Care Rescue can regularly conduct performance checks and tune-ups on your computer. On models with the...
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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 Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard Using the Keyboard A wireless keyboard is supplied with additional keys that perform specific functions. ! 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).
n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard Using the Keyboard A wireless keyboard is supplied with additional keys that perform specific functions. ! 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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... sure to avoid possible damage from your computer. Using an incompatible battery can damage the wireless keyboard. Before attempting 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 time, remove the battery...
... sure to avoid possible damage from your computer. Using an incompatible battery can damage the wireless keyboard. Before attempting 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 time, remove the battery...
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...the taskbar. For details on the taskbar, click Customize notification icons, and then select Show icon and notifications for your computer screen. 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 (Scroll lock) icon appears on and off. C VAIO button* (page 51) D Power switch Slide the switch to turn the wireless keyboard on the taskbar along with the Fn key. n 36 N A...
...the taskbar. For details on the taskbar, click Customize notification icons, and then select Show icon and notifications for your computer screen. 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 (Scroll lock) icon appears on and off. C VAIO button* (page 51) D Power switch Slide the switch to turn the wireless keyboard on the taskbar along with the Fn key. n 36 N A...
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... Fn key. K E key* Ejects the optical disc drive tray when used in upper case. G Muting button Turns the volume on some software. 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. M Directional arrow keys... Move the pointer on when Caps Lock mode is activated. (Connect): Stays off while the wireless keyboard is properly connected with the VAIO Control Center for the wireless keyboard is sufficient and blinks when the battery is turned off while the AA battery for more information. See the...
... Fn key. K E key* Ejects the optical disc drive tray when used in upper case. G Muting button Turns the volume on some software. 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. M Directional arrow keys... Move the pointer on when Caps Lock mode is activated. (Connect): Stays off while the wireless keyboard is properly connected with the VAIO Control Center for the wireless keyboard is sufficient and blinks when the battery is turned off while the AA battery for more information. See the...
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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.
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... entry to start the computer. You can use the supplied wireless mouse and follow these steps to reconnect the keyboard with your computer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 39 N To connect the wireless keyboard When the supplied wireless keyboard does not seem to be working , do not need an...
... entry to start the computer. You can use the supplied wireless mouse and follow these steps to reconnect the keyboard with your computer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 39 N To connect the wireless keyboard When the supplied wireless keyboard does not seem to be working , do not need an...
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 40 N 5 Wait until the utility window notifies that the wireless keyboard should now be working, and then close the utility window. If the User Account Control window appears, click Yes. 7 Wait until the utility window for re-connection appears, and then slide the power switch on the wireless keyboard to the ON position. ✍ It may take a while before the utility window appears. 8 Wait until the Windows starts, and then click Start and Computer. 6 Double-click Local Disk (C:), WConnectTool, and WConnect.
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 40 N 5 Wait until the utility window notifies that the wireless keyboard should now be working, and then close the utility window. If the User Account Control window appears, click Yes. 7 Wait until the utility window for re-connection appears, and then slide the power switch on the wireless keyboard to the ON position. ✍ It may take a while before the utility window appears. 8 Wait until the Windows starts, and then click Start and Computer. 6 Double-click Local Disk (C:), WConnectTool, and WConnect.