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.... 1 of 5 IMPORTANT Do not place your computer directly on a clean dry, stable surface. If you may condense inside the computer. Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer Proper Handling Use your computer on your lap.
.... 1 of 5 IMPORTANT Do not place your computer directly on a clean dry, stable surface. If you may condense inside the computer. Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer Proper Handling Use your computer on your lap.
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... spill 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 VAIO PC Clean the cabinet with a dry or lightly moistened soft microfiber cloth. Use only a mild detergent solution.
... spill 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 VAIO PC Clean the cabinet with a dry or lightly moistened soft microfiber cloth. Use only a mild detergent solution.
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...counterfeit products. § Do not leave battery packs in temperatures above 140°F (60°C), such as dropping it may become short. Sony cannot guarantee product safety when third party non-original replacement battery packs are used . Connect the AC adapter to your computer for a considerable ...pack for a long period of time, remove the battery pack from official Sony resellers to avoid a small static charge building up in use the AC adaptor with the VAIO PC and/or AC adaptor. Sony cannot guarantee product safety when non-original AC adaptors are not using the computer...
...counterfeit products. § Do not leave battery packs in temperatures above 140°F (60°C), such as dropping it may become short. Sony cannot guarantee product safety when third party non-original replacement battery packs are used . Connect the AC adapter to your computer for a considerable ...pack for a long period of time, remove the battery pack from official Sony resellers to avoid a small static charge building up in use the AC adaptor with the VAIO PC and/or AC adaptor. Sony cannot guarantee product safety when non-original AC adaptors are not using the computer...
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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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... the configuration 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://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...
... the configuration 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://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...
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... Guide ❑ Enjoying 3D: Information Guide (On selected models only) ❑ Safety Regulations - 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 Regulations - 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...
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... help with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer with the VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. ❑ Program help menu on your VAIO computer by accessing useful information such as interactive VAIO tutorials, how-to find useful documentation such as general and model specific user guide...
... help with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer with the VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. ❑ Program help menu on your VAIO computer by accessing useful information such as interactive VAIO tutorials, how-to find useful documentation such as general and model specific 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://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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...the information you do not find the nearest location. Visit the web site at www.sony.com/store 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 bottom, the back panel, or inside the...problem 5 A brief description of the problem 5. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the setup of your VAIO computer. Sony Technicians can find it at the lower right corner of the display on the computer. 2 Your computer's serial number You can find the contact ...
...the information you do not find the nearest location. Visit the web site at www.sony.com/store 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 bottom, the back panel, or inside the...problem 5 A brief description of the problem 5. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the setup of your VAIO computer. Sony Technicians can find it at the lower right corner of the display on the computer. 2 Your computer's serial number You can find the contact ...
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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. !
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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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..., you can be used to recover your computer in case of emergency, for more information. The VAIO Care will provide appropriate measures to keep it running at an optimum level. On models with the ASSIST button, pressing the ASSIST button while the ...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 Press the ASSIST button while your computer is off launches the...
..., you can be used to recover your computer in case of emergency, for more information. The VAIO Care will provide appropriate measures to keep it running at an optimum level. On models with the ASSIST button, pressing the ASSIST button while the ...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 Press the ASSIST button while your computer is off launches 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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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 72). n 34 N The wireless keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with additional keys that perform specific functions. !
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 72). n 34 N The wireless keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with additional keys that perform specific functions. !
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... properly, the battery may create radio interference, causing the keyboard to stop working properly. 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 the wireless keyboard and...
... properly, the battery may create radio interference, causing the keyboard to stop working properly. 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 the wireless keyboard and...
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...consumption. 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 indicate a mode change the LCD brightness of the LCD screen. E Sleep button* Provides a lower... see Using the Power Saving Mode (page 27). To activate/deactivate Scr Lk mode, use this key in conjunction with the Fn key. 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 ...
...consumption. 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 indicate a mode change the LCD brightness of the LCD screen. E Sleep button* Provides a lower... see Using the Power Saving Mode (page 27). To activate/deactivate Scr Lk mode, use this key in conjunction with the Fn key. 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 ...
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... when the connection is cut off, for example, when the computer is properly connected with your computer; J Windows key* Displays the Start menu. 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. (Connect...on and off or enters Sleep mode. I Caps Lock key Activates/deactivates Caps Lock mode where letters are all typed in conjunction with the VAIO Control Center for the wireless keyboard is sufficient and blinks when the battery is running out of an image or a document displayed on the...
... when the connection is cut off, for example, when the computer is properly connected with your computer; J Windows key* Displays the Start menu. 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. (Connect...on and off or enters Sleep mode. I Caps Lock key Activates/deactivates Caps Lock mode where letters are all typed in conjunction with the VAIO Control Center for the wireless keyboard is sufficient and blinks when the battery is running out of an image or a document displayed on 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 administrative rights. 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 administrative rights. 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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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. 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.