Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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... your computer's air vents, located on a clean dry, stable surface. The heat can block the computer's air vents. The temperature of the bottom of Your VAIO® Computer Proper Handling Use your lap. Care and Handling of the unit rises during normal operation. IMPORTANT Do not place your computer directly on...
... your computer's air vents, located on a clean dry, stable surface. The heat can block the computer's air vents. The temperature of the bottom of Your VAIO® Computer Proper Handling Use your lap. Care and Handling of the unit rises during normal operation. IMPORTANT Do not place your computer directly on...
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 VAIO PC Clean the cabinet with a dry or lightly moistened soft microfiber cloth. If you drop a solid object or spill any liquid onto your...
... 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 VAIO PC Clean the cabinet with a dry or lightly moistened soft microfiber cloth. If you drop a solid object or spill any liquid onto your...
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...dropping it may become short. If the AC adaptor was delivered 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. Connect the AC adapter to your computer for a ...parked in the sun or under direct sunlight. § Battery life is in a cold environment. Using the Battery Pack Use original Sony battery packs. Sony cannot guarantee product safety when third party non-original replacement battery packs are used . For safety reasons this model. However, this ...
...dropping it may become short. If the AC adaptor was delivered 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. Connect the AC adapter to your computer for a ...parked in the sun or under direct sunlight. § Battery life is in a cold environment. Using the Battery Pack Use original Sony battery packs. Sony cannot guarantee product safety when third party non-original replacement battery packs are used . For safety reasons this model. However, this ...
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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 audio...
...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 audio...
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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 3D: Information Guide (On selected models only) ...
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 3D: Information Guide (On selected models only) ...
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... software programs on a specific program. 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. You may be included with the VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. ❑ Program help files - May be able to articles...
... software programs on a specific program. 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. You may be included with the VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. ❑ Program help files - May be able to articles...
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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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...corner of the problem 5. Sony Technicians can find it on the Sony online support web site. Sony Store and get personalized service and support for 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 ...location. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the setup of your VAIO computer. Visit the web site at our site, you may call Sony directly. Customer Information Center If you do not find the contact numbers on the bottom, the back panel...
...corner of the problem 5. Sony Technicians can find it on the Sony online support web site. Sony Store and get personalized service and support for 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 ...location. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the setup of your VAIO computer. Visit the web site at our site, you may call Sony directly. Customer Information Center If you do not find the contact numbers on the bottom, the back panel...
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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. !
... 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. !
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... sure to download the updates. Your computer must be connected to the Internet to update your VAIO 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. !
... sure to download the updates. Your computer must be connected to the Internet to update your VAIO 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. !
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... in case of emergency, for more information. On models with the VAIO Care for example, when the Windows does not start. The VAIO Care will provide appropriate measures to keep it running at an optimum level. The VAIO Care Rescue can regularly conduct performance checks and tune-ups on your ... 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.
... in case of emergency, for more information. On models with the VAIO Care for example, when the Windows does not start. The VAIO Care will provide appropriate measures to keep it running at an optimum level. The VAIO Care Rescue can regularly conduct performance checks and tune-ups on your ... 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.
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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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... mode, press any wireless devices that exchange radio signals on the wireless keyboard. ! If the wireless keyboard is supplied with your 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 time, remove the battery...
... mode, press any wireless devices that exchange radio signals on the wireless keyboard. ! If the wireless keyboard is supplied with your 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 time, remove the battery...
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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 (... (page 27). Fn+F5: Decrease lighting intensity of the LCD screen. For details on the taskbar. Fn+F6: Increase lighting intensity of the LCD screen. C VAIO button* (page 51) D Power switch Slide the switch to indicate a mode change the LCD brightness of power consumption. E Sleep button* Provides a lower level of your...
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 (... (page 27). Fn+F5: Decrease lighting intensity of the LCD screen. For details on the taskbar. Fn+F6: Increase lighting intensity of the LCD screen. C VAIO button* (page 51) D Power switch Slide the switch to indicate a mode change the LCD brightness of power consumption. E Sleep button* Provides a lower level of your...
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G Muting button Turns the volume on when Caps Lock mode is activated. (Connect): Stays off while the wireless keyboard is turned off . Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 37 N F Zoom buttons* Change the size of power. (Caps lock): Turns on and off or enters Sleep ... keys Move the pointer on some software. H Volume control buttons Increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume. See the help file included 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 computer...
G Muting button Turns the volume on when Caps Lock mode is activated. (Connect): Stays off while the wireless keyboard is turned off . Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 37 N F Zoom buttons* Change the size of power. (Caps lock): Turns on and off or enters Sleep ... keys Move the pointer on some software. H Volume control buttons Increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume. See the help file included 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 computer...
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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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... show a blinking cursor, and then enter the password once again. Under normal circumstances, you can perform the connection operations using your wireless keyboard. 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 perform the...
... show a blinking cursor, and then enter the password once again. Under normal circumstances, you can perform the connection operations using your wireless keyboard. 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 perform the...
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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.