Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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... your lap. The temperature of the bottom of your notebook computer, by placing the computer on a clean dry, stable surface. Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer Proper Handling Use your computer on porous surfaces. If you may condense inside the computer. Do not block your computer's air vents, located...
... your lap. The temperature of the bottom of your notebook computer, by placing the computer on a clean dry, stable surface. Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer Proper Handling Use your computer on porous surfaces. If you may condense inside the computer. Do not block your computer's air vents, located...
Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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... 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. Do not drop your computer or place any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent such as alcohol...onto your computer: § Shut down the computer § Unplug it again IMPORTANT Do not use any objects on top 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. Improper...
... 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. Do not drop your computer or place any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent such as alcohol...onto your computer: § Shut down the computer § Unplug it again IMPORTANT Do not use any objects on top 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. Improper...
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...50°F (10°C) to avoid a small static charge building up in a well ventilated area with a 3 pin power cable, use . Sony cannot guarantee product safety when non-original AC adaptors are used . This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction, because the battery pack will ...gradually discharge over time even when not in use the AC adaptor with the VAIO PC and/or AC adaptor. Lower temperatures require longer charging time. § Certain rechargeable battery packs do not meet Sony quality and safety standards. However, this model. During operation the AC adaptor...
...50°F (10°C) to avoid a small static charge building up in a well ventilated area with a 3 pin power cable, use . Sony cannot guarantee product safety when non-original AC adaptors are used . This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction, because the battery pack will ...gradually discharge over time even when not in use the AC adaptor with the VAIO PC and/or AC adaptor. Lower temperatures require longer charging time. § Certain rechargeable battery packs do not meet Sony quality and safety standards. However, this model. During operation the AC adaptor...
User Manual
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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 Manual
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...Before Use Congratulations on 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...
...Before Use Congratulations on 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...
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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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... accessing useful information such as general and model specific user guide on your VAIO computer. You can find the answers you purchased. Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with the VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. ❑ Program help with your VAIO computer, creating Recovery Media, and more.
... accessing useful information such as general and model specific user guide on your VAIO computer. You can find the answers you purchased. Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with the VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. ❑ Program help with 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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...Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the setup of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating system on your VAIO computer. Sony Technicians can find the contact numbers on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of your computer 4 The hardware .../store to receive the fastest and most efficient services, have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find the information you might need. Sony Store and get personalized service and support for at a U.S. Customer Information Center If you do not find it...
...Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the setup of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating system on your VAIO computer. Sony Technicians can find the contact numbers on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of your computer 4 The hardware .../store to receive the fastest and most efficient services, have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find the information you might need. Sony Store and get personalized service and support for at a U.S. Customer Information Center If you do not find it...
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... using your computer. Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with your VAIO computer. !
... using your computer. 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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... 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. The... will provide appropriate measures to keep it running at an optimum level. The VAIO Care Rescue can be used 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 solve the problem....
... 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. The... will provide appropriate measures to keep it running at an optimum level. The VAIO Care Rescue can be used 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 solve the problem....
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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 the HDMI/VIDEO input function (page 72). You cannot use the wireless keyboard in conjunction with your computer. The wireless keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with additional keys that perform specific functions. !
n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard Using the Keyboard A wireless keyboard is supplied with the HDMI/VIDEO input function (page 72). You cannot use the wireless keyboard in conjunction with your computer. The wireless keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with additional keys that perform specific functions. !
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... radio interference, causing the keyboard to avoid possible damage from your wireless keyboard. Do not place metal furniture or objects near your computer. 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...
... radio interference, causing the keyboard to avoid possible damage from your wireless keyboard. Do not place metal furniture or objects near your computer. 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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... as an example. E Sleep button* Provides a lower level of the LCD screen. Fn+F6: Increase lighting intensity of your desired icon. C VAIO button* (page 51) D Power switch Slide the switch to indicate a mode change the LCD brightness of the LCD screen. For details on the... Function keys* Perform certain tasks. To do so, rightclick the f icon on power management, see Using the Power Saving Mode (page 27). 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...
... as an example. E Sleep button* Provides a lower level of the LCD screen. Fn+F6: Increase lighting intensity of your desired icon. C VAIO button* (page 51) D Power switch Slide the switch to indicate a mode change the LCD brightness of the LCD screen. For details on the... Function keys* Perform certain tasks. To do so, rightclick the f icon on power management, see Using the Power Saving Mode (page 27). 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...
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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): Stays off ... the volume on the computer screen. J Windows key* Displays the Start menu. K E key* Ejects the optical disc drive tray when used in conjunction with the VAIO Control Center for example, when the computer is turned off , for more information. L Applications key* Displays a context-sensitive shortcut menu (if any). I Caps Lock key...
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): Stays off ... the volume on the computer screen. J Windows key* Displays the Start menu. K E key* Ejects the optical disc drive tray when used in conjunction with the VAIO Control Center for example, when the computer is turned off , for more information. L Applications key* Displays a context-sensitive shortcut menu (if any). I Caps Lock key...
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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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... computer screen, select the Type without the keyboard (On-Screen Keyboard) check box, and click OK. 4 Enter the Windows password 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...
... computer screen, select the Type without the keyboard (On-Screen Keyboard) check box, and click OK. 4 Enter the Windows password 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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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.