Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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... the computer on a clean dry, stable surface. The temperature of the bottom of 5 If you may condense inside the computer. Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer Proper Handling Use your computer on porous surfaces. The heat can block the computer's air vents. For example, materials such as rugs, blankets...
... the computer on a clean dry, stable surface. The temperature of the bottom of 5 If you may condense inside the computer. Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer Proper Handling Use your computer on porous surfaces. The heat can block the computer's air vents. For example, materials such as rugs, blankets...
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Use only a mild detergent solution. IMPORTANT Do not use damaged or cut connection cables or cords. Cleaning your VAIO PC Clean the cabinet with a dry or lightly moistened soft microfiber cloth. Do not drop your computer or place any type of abrasive pad, ...the 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. If you drop a solid object or spill any liquid onto your computer: § Shut down the computer § Unplug...
Use only a mild detergent solution. IMPORTANT Do not use damaged or cut connection cables or cords. Cleaning your VAIO PC Clean the cabinet with a dry or lightly moistened soft microfiber cloth. Do not drop your computer or place any type of abrasive pad, ...the 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. If you drop a solid object or spill any liquid onto your computer: § Shut down the computer § Unplug...
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...pack before recharging. § If the battery pack quickly runs out of 5 However, this model. You can purchase AC Adaptors directly 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 a... well ventilated area 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. Using the Battery Pack Use original Sony battery packs. If an unauthorized battery pack is installed...
...pack before recharging. § If the battery pack quickly runs out of 5 However, this model. You can purchase AC Adaptors directly 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 a... well ventilated area 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. Using the Battery Pack Use original Sony battery packs. If an unauthorized battery pack is installed...
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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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...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/ Sony...
...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/ Sony...
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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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... Start , All Programs, and VAIO Manual. ❑ Help and Support - Use my VAIO Get assistance with the VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. ❑ Program help files - Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with your VAIO computer. The available information varies depending on your VAIO computer by accessing useful information...
... Start , All Programs, and VAIO Manual. ❑ Help and Support - Use my VAIO Get assistance with the VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. ❑ Program help files - Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with your VAIO computer. The available information varies depending on your VAIO computer by accessing useful information...
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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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... are looking for 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 contact numbers on your VAIO computer. Sony Technicians can assist with a Sony certified technician at the lower ...right corner of your VAIO computer. In order to find it on the...
... are looking for 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 contact numbers on your VAIO computer. Sony Technicians can assist with a Sony certified technician at the lower ...right corner of your VAIO computer. In order to find it on the...
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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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...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 ...Optimum Condition Updating Your Computer Be 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.
...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 ...Optimum Condition Updating Your Computer Be 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.
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... ASSIST button Press the ASSIST button while your computer is off launches the VAIO Care Rescue. To launch the VAIO Care ❑ On models with the VAIO Care for example, when the Windows does not start. The VAIO Care Rescue can be used to recover your computer in Optimum Condition n... can regularly conduct performance checks and tune-ups on your computer to solve the problem. The VAIO Care will provide appropriate measures to keep it running at an optimum level. Launch the VAIO Care whenever a problem is found on your computer. Getting Started > Keeping Your Computer in ...
... ASSIST button Press the ASSIST button while your computer is off launches the VAIO Care Rescue. To launch the VAIO Care ❑ On models with the VAIO Care for example, when the Windows does not start. The VAIO Care Rescue can be used to recover your computer in Optimum Condition n... can regularly conduct performance checks and tune-ups on your computer to solve the problem. The VAIO Care will provide appropriate measures to keep it running at an optimum level. Launch the VAIO Care whenever a problem is found on your computer. Getting Started > Keeping Your Computer in ...
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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 The wireless keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with the HDMI/VIDEO input function (page 72). You cannot use the wireless keyboard in conjunction with additional keys that perform specific functions. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard Using the Keyboard A wireless keyboard is supplied with your computer.
n 34 N The wireless keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with the HDMI/VIDEO input function (page 72). You cannot use the wireless keyboard in conjunction with additional keys that perform specific functions. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard Using the Keyboard A wireless keyboard is supplied with your computer.
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... (10 m) from the bottom of time, remove the battery to stop working properly. 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 the wireless keyboard and...
... (10 m) from the bottom of time, remove the battery to stop working properly. 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 the wireless keyboard and...
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... change . ✍ You can keep the Num lock and/or Scroll lock icon on and off. C VAIO button* (page 51) D Power switch Slide the switch to turn the wireless keyboard on the taskbar. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard * Disabled while you are using the Quick Web Access function. ✍ Illustrated...
... change . ✍ You can keep the Num lock and/or Scroll lock icon on and off. C VAIO button* (page 51) D Power switch Slide the switch to turn the wireless keyboard on the taskbar. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard * Disabled while you are using the Quick Web Access function. ✍ Illustrated...
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...typed in ). J Windows key* Displays the Start menu. K E key* Ejects the optical disc drive tray when used in conjunction with your computer; Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 37 N F Zoom buttons* Change the size of power. (Caps lock): Turns on and off. See the help file included with... the VAIO Control Center for example, when the computer is cut off or enters Sleep mode. M Directional arrow keys Move the pointer on some software. and blinks ...
...typed in ). J Windows key* Displays the Start menu. K E key* Ejects the optical disc drive tray when used in conjunction with your computer; Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 37 N F Zoom buttons* Change the size of power. (Caps lock): Turns on and off. See the help file included with... the VAIO Control Center for example, when the computer is cut off or enters Sleep mode. M Directional arrow keys Move the pointer on some software. and blinks ...
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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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... password does not appear in the password entry field, click the field to show a blinking cursor, and then enter the password once again. 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...
... password does not appear in the password entry field, click the field to show a blinking cursor, and then enter the password once again. 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.