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... computer on your lap. IMPORTANT Do not place your computer directly on porous surfaces. The temperature of the bottom of 5 Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer Proper Handling Use your computer on the computer. If you may condense inside the computer. For example, materials such as rugs, blankets, couches...
... computer on your lap. IMPORTANT Do not place your computer directly on porous surfaces. The temperature of the bottom of 5 Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer Proper Handling Use your computer on the computer. If you may condense inside the computer. For example, materials such as rugs, blankets, couches...
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...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. Use only a mild detergent solution. IMPORTANT Do not use damaged or cut connection cables or cords. 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...
...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. Use only a mild detergent solution. IMPORTANT Do not use damaged or cut connection cables or cords. 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...
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...AC adapter to your computer and recharge the battery pack before using your computer for a long period of time, remove the battery pack from official Sony resellers to any mechanical shock, such as in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight. § Battery life is in the ... § While the battery pack is properly connected to avoid a small static charge building up in a well ventilated area with the VAIO PC and/or AC adaptor. Sony cannot guarantee product safety when non-original AC adaptors are used . If the AC adaptor was delivered with the label facing down. You...
...AC adapter to your computer and recharge the battery pack before using your computer for a long period of time, remove the battery pack from official Sony resellers to any mechanical shock, such as in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight. § Battery life is in the ... § While the battery pack is properly connected to avoid a small static charge building up in a well ventilated area with the VAIO PC and/or AC adaptor. Sony cannot guarantee product safety when non-original AC adaptors are used . If the AC adaptor was delivered with the label facing down. You...
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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. Safety guidelines and owner information. ✍ Before activating the wireless functions such 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. Safety guidelines and owner information. ✍ Before activating the wireless functions such as the wireless LAN and BLUETOOTH technology, read the Safety Regulations carefully. ...
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... able to find useful documentation such as interactive VAIO tutorials, how-to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. Use my VAIO Get assistance 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 general...
... able to find useful documentation such as interactive VAIO tutorials, how-to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. Use my VAIO Get assistance 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 general...
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...visit Microsoft customer support at http://support.microsoft.com/. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n7 N 3. Support Web Sites ❑ Sony online support web site The Sony online support web site provides instant access to information on commonly encountered problems. Type a description ... 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...
...visit Microsoft customer support at http://support.microsoft.com/. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n7 N 3. Support Web Sites ❑ Sony online support web site The Sony online support web site provides instant access to information on commonly encountered problems. Type a description ... 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...
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In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the setup of your VAIO computer. Sony Technicians can assist with a Sony certified technician at the lower right corner of the display on the computer. 2 Your computer's serial number You can find it ... The serial number is the last 7 digits of the problem 5. You can find the contact numbers on your VAIO computer. Customer Information Center If you may call Sony directly. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. In order to find the information you are looking for your new...
In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the setup of your VAIO computer. Sony Technicians can assist with a Sony certified technician at the lower right corner of the display on the computer. 2 Your computer's serial number You can find it ... The serial number is the last 7 digits of the problem 5. You can find the contact numbers on your VAIO computer. Customer Information Center If you may call Sony directly. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. In order to find the information you are looking for your new...
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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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... Started > Keeping 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. !
... Started > Keeping 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. !
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...and tune-ups on your computer to keep it running at an optimum level. Launch the VAIO Care whenever a problem is found 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 on your computer. Getting Started > Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition n 32 N Using the VAIO Care With the VAIO Care, you can be used to recover your computer in case of emergency, for more information. On models with the...
...and tune-ups on your computer to keep it running at an optimum level. Launch the VAIO Care whenever a problem is found 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 on your computer. Getting Started > Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition n 32 N Using the VAIO Care With the VAIO Care, you can be used to recover your computer in case of emergency, for more information. 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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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. n 34 N The wireless keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with additional keys that perform specific functions. !
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. n 34 N The wireless keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with additional keys that perform specific functions. !
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... wireless keyboard. To maintain good communication, operate the wireless keyboard within the distance limitations of time, remove the battery 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 keyboard: approximately 33 feet...
... wireless keyboard. To maintain good communication, operate the wireless keyboard within the distance limitations of time, remove the battery 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 keyboard: approximately 33 feet...
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B Num Lk/Scr Lk* key Activates/deactivates Num Lk mode. Fn+F5: Decrease lighting intensity of the LCD screen. 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 the ... icon and notifications for your computer screen. E Sleep button* Provides a lower level of your desired icon. n 36 N A Function keys* Perform certain tasks. 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...
B Num Lk/Scr Lk* key Activates/deactivates Num Lk mode. Fn+F5: Decrease lighting intensity of the LCD screen. 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 the ... icon and notifications for your computer screen. E Sleep button* Provides a lower level of your desired icon. n 36 N A Function keys* Perform certain tasks. 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...
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...Fn key. J Windows key* Displays the Start menu. O Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad to type numbers or to perform basic math calculations. 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 mode.... I Caps Lock key Activates/deactivates Caps Lock mode where letters are all typed in conjunction with the VAIO Control Center for more information. K E key* Ejects the optical disc drive tray when used in upper case. L Applications key* Displays a context-...
...Fn key. J Windows key* Displays the Start menu. O Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad to type numbers or to perform basic math calculations. 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 mode.... I Caps Lock key Activates/deactivates Caps Lock mode where letters are all typed in conjunction with the VAIO Control Center for more information. K E key* Ejects the optical disc drive tray when used in upper case. L Applications key* Displays a context-...
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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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... box, and click OK. 4 Enter the Windows password with administrative rights. While your wireless keyboard is successfully working , use the on 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...
... box, and click OK. 4 Enter the Windows password with administrative rights. While your wireless keyboard is successfully working , use the on 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.