Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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..., beds or curtains, can cause discomfort. 1 of the unit rises during normal operation. If you may condense inside the computer. Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer Proper Handling Use your computer on porous surfaces. The temperature of the bottom of 5 Use only specified peripheral equipment and interface cables or...
..., beds or curtains, can cause discomfort. 1 of the unit rises during normal operation. If you may condense inside the computer. Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer Proper Handling Use your computer on porous surfaces. The temperature of the bottom of 5 Use only specified peripheral equipment and interface cables or...
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... your computer. Disconnect 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 or place any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent such as alcohol or benzine, as these may...; Ambient temperature of more than 95°F (35°C) or less than 410°F (5°C) § High humidity Do not place electronic equipment near your VAIO PC Clean the cabinet with a dry or lightly moistened soft microfiber cloth.
... your computer. Disconnect 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 or place any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent such as alcohol or benzine, as these may...; Ambient temperature of more than 95°F (35°C) or less than 410°F (5°C) § High humidity Do not place electronic equipment near your VAIO PC Clean the cabinet with a dry or lightly moistened soft microfiber cloth.
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... this model. IMPORTANT Use only Sony original AC adaptors. This is... charging time. § Certain rechargeable battery packs do not meet Sony quality and safety standards. During operation the AC adaptor might get ... in the battery pack. Using the Battery Pack Use original Sony battery packs. If an unauthorized battery pack is installed the results... Adaptors directly from official Sony resellers to genuine Sony battery packs designed for a considerable amount of 5 Sony cannot guarantee product safety when...official Sony resellers to avoid a small static charge building up in use the ...
... this model. IMPORTANT Use only Sony original AC adaptors. This is... charging time. § Certain rechargeable battery packs do not meet Sony quality and safety standards. During operation the AC adaptor might get ... in the battery pack. Using the Battery Pack Use original Sony battery packs. If an unauthorized battery pack is installed the results... Adaptors directly from official Sony resellers to genuine Sony battery packs designed for a considerable amount of 5 Sony cannot guarantee product safety when...official Sony resellers to avoid a small static charge building up in use the ...
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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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... specifications Some features, options, and supplied items may look slightly different from those of -the-art computing experience. ! External views illustrated in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/PT/VAIO/BR/ Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your computer, visit the...
... specifications Some features, options, and supplied items may look slightly different from those of -the-art computing experience. ! External views illustrated in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/PT/VAIO/BR/ Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your computer, visit the...
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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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... specific user guide on the model you need. 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. General information of your VAIO computer. You can find the answers you purchased. Get...
... specific user guide on the model you need. 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. General information of your VAIO computer. You can find the answers you purchased. Get...
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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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... 5. In order to find the information you are looking for your VAIO computer. Sony Technicians can find it on your new VAIO computer, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. Customer Information Center If you do not find the nearest location... on the computer. 2 Your computer's serial number You can assist with a Sony certified technician 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 at our site, you might need...
... 5. In order to find the information you are looking for your VAIO computer. Sony Technicians can find it on your new VAIO computer, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. Customer Information Center If you do not find the nearest location... on the computer. 2 Your computer's serial number You can assist with a Sony certified technician 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 at our site, you might need...
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... Your Computer Safely (page 26) ❑ Using the Power Saving Mode (page 27) ❑ Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition (page 30) Before starting your VAIO computer. !
... Your Computer Safely (page 26) ❑ Using the Power Saving Mode (page 27) ❑ Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition (page 30) Before starting your VAIO computer. !
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...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. ! 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. Getting Started > Keeping Your Computer in Optimum ...
...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. ! 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. Getting Started > Keeping Your Computer in Optimum ...
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... ASSIST button, pressing the ASSIST button while the computer 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 Press the ASSIST button while your computer to solve the problem. 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 is on ...
... ASSIST button, pressing the ASSIST button while the computer 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 Press the ASSIST button while your computer to solve the problem. 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 is on ...
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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 additional keys that perform specific functions. ! The wireless keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with the HDMI/VIDEO input function (page 72). n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard Using the Keyboard A wireless keyboard is supplied with your computer.
You cannot use the wireless keyboard in conjunction with additional keys that perform specific functions. ! The wireless keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with the HDMI/VIDEO input function (page 72). n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard Using the Keyboard A wireless keyboard is supplied with your computer.
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... alkaline battery. Using an incompatible battery can damage the wireless keyboard. If the wireless keyboard is supplied with your computer enters Sleep mode. 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...
... alkaline battery. Using an incompatible battery can damage the wireless keyboard. If the wireless keyboard is supplied with your computer enters Sleep mode. 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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... icon on power management, see Using the Power Saving Mode (page 27). E Sleep button* Provides a lower level 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 (Num ... lighting intensity of power consumption. Fn+F5: Decrease lighting intensity of your desired icon. n 36 N A Function keys* Perform certain tasks. C VAIO button* (page 51) D Power switch Slide the switch to turn the wireless keyboard on the taskbar along with the Fn key.
... icon on power management, see Using the Power Saving Mode (page 27). E Sleep button* Provides a lower level 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 (Num ... lighting intensity of power consumption. Fn+F5: Decrease lighting intensity of your desired icon. n 36 N A Function keys* Perform certain tasks. C VAIO button* (page 51) D Power switch Slide the switch to turn the wireless keyboard on the taskbar along with the Fn key.
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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 ... with your computer; G Muting button Turns the volume on the computer screen. 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 or enters Sleep mode. O Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad to type numbers or to...
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 ... with your computer; G Muting button Turns the volume on the computer screen. 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 or enters Sleep mode. O Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad to type numbers or to...
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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 the on -screen keyboard is not available for password entry to start the 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 the on -screen keyboard is not available for password entry to start the 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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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.