Safety Information
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...the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is subject to any machine-readable form without prior written approval. Use of a separate user license agreement. SONY ELECTRONICS INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, ...to change without notice and may not necessarily be identical to this product. All rights reserved. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC. SONY CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. Some of the software may not...
...the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is subject to any machine-readable form without prior written approval. Use of a separate user license agreement. SONY ELECTRONICS INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, ...to change without notice and may not necessarily be identical to this product. All rights reserved. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC. SONY CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. Some of the software may not...
Safety Information
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... which is prohibited. End User / Product Activation Requirements Certain software product(s) included with applicable product activation procedures. Sony, VAIO, and the VAIO logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. All other trademarks are available to software may require .... Important information for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO® computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. Product activation procedures and privacy policies will...
... which is prohibited. End User / Product Activation Requirements Certain software product(s) included with applicable product activation procedures. Sony, VAIO, and the VAIO logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. All other trademarks are available to software may require .... Important information for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO® computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. Product activation procedures and privacy policies will...
Safety Information
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...; Do not charge the battery pack in any interference that you , visit the Sony online support Web site at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA or at http://www.sony.com/vaio. ❑ Sony disclaims and shall assume no responsibility in Canada. The temperature of the base of .... ❑ To avoid electrical shock, do not expose your skin. Doing so may be sure to use of non-genuine Sony battery packs or AC adapters with your VAIO® computer. - If use of California, USA only Perchlorate Material - Remove the AC adapter away from children. 4 mechanical...
...; Do not charge the battery pack in any interference that you , visit the Sony online support Web site at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA or at http://www.sony.com/vaio. ❑ Sony disclaims and shall assume no responsibility in Canada. The temperature of the base of .... ❑ To avoid electrical shock, do not expose your skin. Doing so may be sure to use of non-genuine Sony battery packs or AC adapters with your VAIO® computer. - If use of California, USA only Perchlorate Material - Remove the AC adapter away from children. 4 mechanical...
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..., USA Telephone: (For FCC-related matters only.) 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: PCG-21313L Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this...Service Center at 12451 Gateway Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33913, USA or find Sony Customer Service on the Web site at: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA or http://www.sony.ca/support/ for customers in USA Regulatory Information If you have questions about this...
..., USA Telephone: (For FCC-related matters only.) 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: PCG-21313L Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this...Service Center at 12451 Gateway Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33913, USA or find Sony Customer Service on the Web site at: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA or http://www.sony.ca/support/ for customers in USA Regulatory Information If you have questions about this...
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VAIO Support Homepage http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ (for customers in USA) http://www.sony.ca/support/ (for customers in Canada) http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA/ (for customers in Spanish speaking Latin American countries or areas) http://esupport.sony.com/PT/VAIO/BR/ (for customers in Brazil) © 2010 Sony Corporation / Printed in China 4-192-028-11(1)
VAIO Support Homepage http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ (for customers in USA) http://www.sony.ca/support/ (for customers in Canada) http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA/ (for customers in Spanish speaking Latin American countries or areas) http://esupport.sony.com/PT/VAIO/BR/ (for customers in Brazil) © 2010 Sony Corporation / Printed in China 4-192-028-11(1)
Startup Guide
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... screen lid. 2 Slide the power switch until the setup window appears. Personal Computer VAIO Support Homepage http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ (USA) http://www.sony.ca/support/ (Canada) http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA/ (Latin American area) http://esupport.sony.com/PT/VAIO/BR/ (Brazil) Features and specifications may appear different from your computer. Let's get...
... screen lid. 2 Slide the power switch until the setup window appears. Personal Computer VAIO Support Homepage http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ (USA) http://www.sony.ca/support/ (Canada) http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA/ (Latin American area) http://esupport.sony.com/PT/VAIO/BR/ (Brazil) Features and specifications may appear different from your computer. Let's get...
Users Guide
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...16 Using the Battery Pack 18 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 25 Using the Power Saving Modes 26 Updating Your Computer 29 Using Your VAIO Computer 30 Using the Keyboard 31 Using the Touch Pad 33 Using the Built-in Camera 34 Using "Memory Stick 35 Using Other ...Modes 62 Using the Multiple Monitors Function 63 Connecting an External Microphone 65 Connecting a USB Device 66 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 68 Setting the Password 69 Using the VAIO Control Center 76 Precautions 77 Safety Information 78 Care and Maintenance Information 81 Handling Your Computer 82 Handling the ...
...16 Using the Battery Pack 18 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 25 Using the Power Saving Modes 26 Updating Your Computer 29 Using Your VAIO Computer 30 Using the Keyboard 31 Using the Touch Pad 33 Using the Built-in Camera 34 Using "Memory Stick 35 Using Other ...Modes 62 Using the Multiple Monitors Function 63 Connecting an External Microphone 65 Connecting a USB Device 66 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 68 Setting the Password 69 Using the VAIO Control Center 76 Precautions 77 Safety Information 78 Care and Maintenance Information 81 Handling Your Computer 82 Handling the ...
Users Guide
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...of this manual may not be available on -screen User Guide. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/PT/VAIO/BR/ How to provide you with a state-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/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA ❑ For customers in audio, video, computing, and...
...of this manual may not be available on -screen User Guide. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/PT/VAIO/BR/ How to provide you with a state-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/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA ❑ For customers in audio, video, computing, and...
Users Guide
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Among those described in this User Guide, for example, you cannot use the following: ❑ Ad-hoc connections of the wireless LAN function ❑ Multiple Monitors function ❑ Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting of the Windows 7 operating system. Before Use > n5 N About Models with Windows 7 Starter On models with the Windows 7 Starter operating system, you cannot use some of the features available on models with other editions of the VAIO Control Center
Among those described in this User Guide, for example, you cannot use the following: ❑ Ad-hoc connections of the wireless LAN function ❑ Multiple Monitors function ❑ Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting of the Windows 7 operating system. Before Use > n5 N About Models with Windows 7 Starter On models with the Windows 7 Starter operating system, you cannot use some of the features available on models with other editions of the VAIO Control Center
Users Guide
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... need. Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - Get started with my VAIO Get help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Safety guidelines and owner information. 2. Use my VAIO Get assistance with your VAIO computer by accessing interactive VAIO tutorials, how-to find useful documentation such as general and model specific...
... need. Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - Get started with my VAIO Get help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Safety guidelines and owner information. 2. Use my VAIO Get assistance with your VAIO computer by accessing interactive VAIO tutorials, how-to find useful documentation such as general and model specific...
Users Guide
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... configuration of your computer. To access this on your computer. May be available on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - Information about Your VAIO Computer n7 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer. See the specifications to access the help files from the help files - Before Use > Finding More...
... configuration of your computer. To access this on your computer. May be available on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - Information about Your VAIO Computer n7 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer. See the specifications to access the help files from the help files - Before Use > Finding More...
Users Guide
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.../support/ ❑ 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 operating system. For operating system support, you can visit...
.../support/ ❑ 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 operating system. For operating system support, you can visit...
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...you are looking for your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. In order to find the contact numbers on your Sony VAIO computer. Visit the web site at a U.S. You can assist with a Sony certified technician at www.sonystyle.... 4 The hardware component or the software program that is causing the problem 5 A brief description of your VAIO PC. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n9 N 4. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at the lower right corner of the display on the computer...
...you are looking for your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. In order to find the contact numbers on your Sony VAIO computer. Visit the web site at a U.S. You can assist with a Sony certified technician at www.sonystyle.... 4 The hardware component or the software program that is causing the problem 5 A brief description of your VAIO PC. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n9 N 4. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at the lower right corner of the display on the computer...
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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 12 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 12 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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To check the battery charge capacity 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Power Management and Battery. ✍ Additionally, you can enable the battery care function to extend the life of the battery pack, check the battery charge capacity and change the battery settings. To get the most out of the battery pack. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 23 N Checking the Battery Charge Capacity The battery charge capacity gradually decreases as the number of battery charging increases or the duration of use of the battery pack extends.
To check the battery charge capacity 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Power Management and Battery. ✍ Additionally, you can enable the battery care function to extend the life of the battery pack, check the battery charge capacity and change the battery settings. To get the most out of the battery pack. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 23 N Checking the Battery Charge Capacity The battery charge capacity gradually decreases as the number of battery charging increases or the duration of use of the battery pack extends.
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... brightness of the features described in Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting as your computer screen. ❑ Use the power saving mode. On models with the VAIO Control Center. See Using the Power Saving Modes (page 26) for more information. ❑ Set the wallpaper in this User Guide.
... brightness of the features described in Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting as your computer screen. ❑ Use the power saving mode. On models with the VAIO Control Center. See Using the Power Saving Modes (page 26) for more information. ❑ Set the wallpaper in this User Guide.
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...10065; 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 5 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 > Updating ...
...10065; 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 5 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 > Updating ...
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Your VAIO Computer This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 31) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 33) ❑ Using the Built-in Camera (page 34) ❑ Using "Memory Stick" (page 35) ❑ Using Other Modules / Memory Cards (page 41) ❑ Using the Internet (page 45) ❑ Using the Network (LAN) (page 46) ❑ Using the Wireless LAN (page 47) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Function (page 51) n 30 N
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Your VAIO Computer This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 31) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 33) ❑ Using the Built-in Camera (page 34) ❑ Using "Memory Stick" (page 35) ❑ Using Other Modules / Memory Cards (page 41) ❑ Using the Internet (page 45) ❑ Using the Network (LAN) (page 46) ❑ Using the Wireless LAN (page 47) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Function (page 51) n 30 N
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...+F3 keys and then the m or < key. Multiple displays may not be used only after the operating system is selected as a single desktop. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 31 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that function as the display output destination, the computer screen goes blank.
...+F3 keys and then the m or < key. Multiple displays may not be used only after the operating system is selected as a single desktop. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 31 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that function as the display output destination, the computer screen goes blank.
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard Combination/Feature Fn + (F12): hibernation n 32 N Function Provides the lowest level of the system and the connected peripheral devices are saved to turn on power management, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 26). To return the system to its original state, use the power switch to the built-in storage device and the system power is turned off. For details on the power. When you execute this command, the states of power consumption.
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard Combination/Feature Fn + (F12): hibernation n 32 N Function Provides the lowest level of the system and the connected peripheral devices are saved to turn on power management, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 26). To return the system to its original state, use the power switch to the built-in storage device and the system power is turned off. For details on the power. When you execute this command, the states of power consumption.