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... least one hour before turning on your computer is important to a warm one, moisture may experience problems. When your lap. Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer Proper Handling Use your computer on porous surfaces. The temperature of the bottom of your notebook computer, by placing the computer on a clean...
... least one hour before turning on your computer is important to a warm one, moisture may experience problems. When your lap. Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer Proper Handling Use your computer on porous surfaces. The temperature of the bottom of your notebook computer, by placing the computer on a clean...
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... onto your computer: § Shut down the computer § Unplug 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. Improper Handling Do not place your computer in a location subject to...
... onto your computer: § Shut down the computer § Unplug 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. Improper Handling Do not place your computer in a location subject to...
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Lower temperatures require longer charging time. § Certain rechargeable battery packs do not meet Sony quality and safety standards. If the AC adaptor was delivered with the VAIO PC and/or AC adaptor. During operation the AC adaptor might get warm, make sure the AC adaptor is not cause for concern. §... Keep the battery pack away from all sources of time, the remaining battery life may become short. IMPORTANT Use only Sony original AC ...
Lower temperatures require longer charging time. § Certain rechargeable battery packs do not meet Sony quality and safety standards. If the AC adaptor was delivered with the VAIO PC and/or AC adaptor. During operation the AC adaptor might get warm, make sure the AC adaptor is not cause for concern. §... Keep the battery pack away from all sources of time, the remaining battery life may become short. IMPORTANT Use only Sony original AC ...
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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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To find specifications Some features, options, and supplied items may look slightly different from those of your computer. External views illustrated in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/PT/VAIO/BR/ How to provide you with a state-of-the-art computing experience. ! Before Use > n4 N Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this manual...
To find specifications Some features, options, and supplied items may look slightly different from those of your computer. External views illustrated in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/PT/VAIO/BR/ How to provide you with a state-of-the-art computing experience. ! Before Use > n4 N Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this manual...
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Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - 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...
Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - 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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... from the help files - Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N 2. Get started with my VAIO Get help with the VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. ❑ Program help menu...
... from the help files - Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N 2. Get started with my VAIO Get help with the VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. ❑ Program help menu...
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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...
...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...
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...appointment with the setup of the problem 5. In order to find the information you are looking for your new VAIO computer, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. The serial number is the last 7 digits of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating system... on your computer 4 The hardware component or the software program that is causing the problem 5 A brief description of your VAIO computer. Sony Technicians can find the contact numbers on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of your...
...appointment with the setup of the problem 5. In order to find the information you are looking for your new VAIO computer, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. The serial number is the last 7 digits of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating system... on your computer 4 The hardware component or the software program that is causing the problem 5 A brief description of your VAIO computer. Sony Technicians can find the contact numbers on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of your...
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... Condition (page 30) Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with your VAIO computer. ! Getting Started > n 11 N Getting Started This section describes how to get started using your computer.
... Condition (page 30) Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with your VAIO computer. ! Getting Started > n 11 N Getting Started This section describes how to get started using your computer.
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... 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. ! Your computer must be connected to the Internet to update your...
... 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. ! Your computer must be connected to the Internet to update your...
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... whenever a problem is on. ❑ On models without the ASSIST button Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Care. ✍ See the help file included 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 32 N Using the... ❑ On models with the ASSIST button, pressing the ASSIST button while the computer is off launches the VAIO Care Rescue. Getting Started > Keeping Your Computer in case of emergency, for more information. On models with the ASSIST button Press the ASSIST button while ...
... whenever a problem is on. ❑ On models without the ASSIST button Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Care. ✍ See the help file included 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 32 N Using the... ❑ On models with the ASSIST button, pressing the ASSIST button while the computer is off launches the VAIO Care Rescue. Getting Started > Keeping Your Computer in case of emergency, for more information. On models with the ASSIST button Press the ASSIST button while ...
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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 additional keys that perform specific functions. ! n 34 N The wireless keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with your computer. You cannot use the wireless keyboard in conjunction with the HDMI/VIDEO input function (page 72).
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard Using the Keyboard A wireless keyboard is supplied with additional keys that perform specific functions. ! n 34 N The wireless keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with your computer. You cannot use the wireless keyboard in conjunction with the HDMI/VIDEO input function (page 72).
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... need to use the wireless keyboard, remove the battery compartment cover (1) from the bottom of keyboard: approximately 33 feet (10 m) from battery leakage. 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...
... need to use the wireless keyboard, remove the battery compartment cover (1) from the bottom of keyboard: approximately 33 feet (10 m) from battery leakage. 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 (... conjunction with a pop-up message to indicate a mode change the LCD brightness of the LCD screen. To do so, rightclick the f icon on the taskbar. 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 taskbar...
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 (... conjunction with a pop-up message to indicate a mode change the LCD brightness of the LCD screen. To do so, rightclick the f icon on the taskbar. 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 taskbar...
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...deactivates Caps Lock mode where letters are all typed in ). K E key* Ejects the optical disc drive tray when used in conjunction with the VAIO Control Center for the wireless keyboard is sufficient and blinks when the battery is properly connected with your computer; N Indicator lights (Battery): Stays ... upper case. O Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad to type numbers or to make the view look smaller and further away (zoom out). 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....
...deactivates Caps Lock mode where letters are all typed in ). K E key* Ejects the optical disc drive tray when used in conjunction with the VAIO Control Center for the wireless keyboard is sufficient and blinks when the battery is properly connected with your computer; N Indicator lights (Battery): Stays ... upper case. O Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad to type numbers or to make the view look smaller and further away (zoom out). 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....
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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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You can use the supplied wireless mouse and follow these steps to reconnect the keyboard with administrative rights. 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 to ...
You can use the supplied wireless mouse and follow these steps to reconnect the keyboard with administrative rights. 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 to ...
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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.