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... § Contact eSupport at least one , moisture may condense inside the computer. The heat can block the computer's air vents. Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer Proper Handling Use your computer on the computer. Do not block your computer's air vents, located on the bottom of the unit rises...
... § Contact eSupport at least one , moisture may condense inside the computer. The heat can block the computer's air vents. Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer Proper Handling Use your computer on the computer. Do not block your computer's air vents, located on the bottom of the unit rises...
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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 computer. IMPORTANT Do not use damaged or cut connection cables or cords. Cleaning your computer or place any type of...
... 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 computer. IMPORTANT Do not use damaged or cut connection cables or cords. Cleaning your computer or place any type of...
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... being fully charged, it on the notebook casing. IMPORTANT Use only Sony original AC adaptors. Using the AC adaptor Make sure that was delivered with the VAIO PC and/or AC adaptor. You can purchase AC Adaptors directly from official Sony resellers to your computer and recharge the battery pack before recharging. §...
... being fully charged, it on the notebook casing. IMPORTANT Use only Sony original AC adaptors. Using the AC adaptor Make sure that was delivered with the VAIO PC and/or AC adaptor. You can purchase AC Adaptors directly from official Sony resellers to your computer and recharge the battery pack before recharging. §...
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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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... your purchase 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/ To find specifications Some features, options, and supplied items may look slightly different from those...
... your purchase 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/ To find specifications Some features, options, and supplied items may look slightly different from those...
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... as the wireless LAN and BLUETOOTH technology, read the Safety Regulations carefully. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n5 N Finding More about Your VAIO Computer This section provides support information about your VAIO computer. 1. An overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide ❑ Enjoying...
... as the wireless LAN and BLUETOOTH technology, read the Safety Regulations carefully. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n5 N Finding More about Your VAIO Computer This section provides support information about your VAIO computer. 1. An overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide ❑ Enjoying...
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... information varies depending on a specific program. You may be included with the VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. ❑ Program help menu on the model you need. Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with the preinstalled software programs on your VAIO computer, creating Recovery Media, and more.
... information varies depending on a specific program. You may be included with the VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. ❑ Program help menu on the model you need. Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with the preinstalled software programs on your VAIO computer, creating Recovery Media, and more.
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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://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://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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... you are looking for your computer 4 The hardware component or the software program that is the last 7 digits of your VAIO computer. 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... it at the lower right corner of the display on the Sony online support web site. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. The serial number is causing the problem 5 A brief description of your new VAIO computer, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you...
... you are looking for your computer 4 The hardware component or the software program that is the last 7 digits of your VAIO computer. 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... it at the lower right corner of the display on the Sony online support web site. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. The serial number is causing the problem 5 A brief description of your new VAIO computer, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you...
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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...
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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 to...and tune-ups on your computer. The VAIO Care will provide appropriate measures to solve the problem. Launch the VAIO Care whenever a problem is off launches the VAIO Care Rescue. Getting Started > Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition n 32 N Using the VAIO Care With the VAIO Care, you can be used to ...
... 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...and tune-ups on your computer. The VAIO Care will provide appropriate measures to solve the problem. Launch the VAIO Care whenever a problem is off launches the VAIO Care Rescue. Getting Started > Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition n 32 N Using the VAIO Care With the VAIO Care, you can be used to ...
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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). The wireless keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with additional keys that perform specific functions. ! n 34 N
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). The wireless keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with additional keys that perform specific functions. ! n 34 N
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.... ✍ If the wireless keyboard does not operate properly, the battery may create radio interference, causing the keyboard to use an alkaline battery. 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...
.... ✍ If the wireless keyboard does not operate properly, the battery may create radio interference, causing the keyboard to use an alkaline battery. 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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...wireless keyboard on and off. E Sleep button* Provides a lower level of the LCD screen. Fn+F5: Decrease lighting intensity of power consumption. 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... notification icons, and then select Show icon and notifications for your computer screen. Fn+F6: Increase lighting intensity of the LCD 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...
...wireless keyboard on and off. E Sleep button* Provides a lower level of the LCD screen. Fn+F5: Decrease lighting intensity of power consumption. 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... notification icons, and then select Show icon and notifications for your computer screen. Fn+F6: Increase lighting intensity of the LCD 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...
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...included with the Fn key. 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 ...further away (zoom out). J Windows key* Displays the Start menu. K E key* Ejects the optical disc drive tray when used in upper case. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 37 N F Zoom buttons* Change the size of power. (Caps lock): Turns on and off. N Indicator lights (Battery): ...
...included with the Fn key. 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 ...further away (zoom out). J Windows key* Displays the Start menu. K E key* Ejects the optical disc drive tray when used in upper case. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 37 N F Zoom buttons* Change the size of power. (Caps lock): Turns on and off. N Indicator lights (Battery): ...
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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. 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.
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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 ...
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.