Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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... at least one , moisture may condense inside the computer. For example, materials such as rugs, blankets, couches, beds or curtains, can cause discomfort. 1 of Your VAIO® Computer Proper Handling Use your lap.
... at least one , moisture may condense inside the computer. For example, materials such as rugs, blankets, couches, beds or curtains, can cause discomfort. 1 of Your VAIO® Computer Proper Handling Use your lap.
Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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... detergent solution. 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... on top 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.
... detergent solution. 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... on top 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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...a malfunction, because the battery pack will gradually discharge over time even when not in a well ventilated area with a properly grounded wall socket to genuine Sony battery packs designed for concern. § Keep the battery pack away from all sources of 5 However, this is due to decreased battery efficiency at ...before using the computer again. § There is no requirement to 86°F (30°C). If the AC adaptor was delivered with the VAIO PC and/or AC adaptor. This is normal and is in use or being fully charged, it on the notebook casing. Connect the AC adapter...
...a malfunction, because the battery pack will gradually discharge over time even when not in a well ventilated area with a properly grounded wall socket to genuine Sony battery packs designed for concern. § Keep the battery pack away from all sources of 5 However, this is due to decreased battery efficiency at ...before using the computer again. § There is no requirement to 86°F (30°C). If the AC adaptor was delivered with the VAIO PC and/or AC adaptor. This is normal and is in use or being fully charged, it on the notebook casing. Connect the AC adapter...
Safety - Safety Information
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... the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. WEB SITE INFORMATION IS OBTAINED FROM VARIOUS SOURCES AND MAY BE INACCURATE. Sony Electronics Inc. Model Number: Serial Number: Notice © 2010 Sony Electronics Inc. SONY CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE ... UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. Software specifications are located on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of your Sony Service Center. reserves the right to make any time without notice and may not necessarily be identical to this product. BE LIABLE...
... the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. WEB SITE INFORMATION IS OBTAINED FROM VARIOUS SOURCES AND MAY BE INACCURATE. Sony Electronics Inc. Model Number: Serial Number: Notice © 2010 Sony Electronics Inc. SONY CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE ... UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. Software specifications are located on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of your Sony Service Center. reserves the right to make any time without notice and may not necessarily be identical to this product. BE LIABLE...
Safety - Safety Information
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... of the software product(s), or upon certain reinstallations of the software product(s) or reconfiguration of Sony Corporation. End User / Product Activation Requirements Certain software product(s) included with each other trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks... WITH APPLICABLE PRODUCT ACTIVATION PROCEDURES. Subscriptions to software may apply). customers only. Sony, VAIO, and the VAIO logo are available to your compatible i.LINK device for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO® computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers...
... of the software product(s), or upon certain reinstallations of the software product(s) or reconfiguration of Sony Corporation. End User / Product Activation Requirements Certain software product(s) included with each other trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks... WITH APPLICABLE PRODUCT ACTIVATION PROCEDURES. Subscriptions to software may apply). customers only. Sony, VAIO, and the VAIO logo are available to your compatible i.LINK device for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO® computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers...
Safety - Safety Information
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...❑ Do not charge the battery pack in any way other than as described in the user guide or as designated by Sony in writing. ❑ For your VAIO® computer. - the disassembly, alteration of, or tampering with this device. 4 Doing so may cause medical devices to ...the AC adapter away from : - excessively high and low temperatures; Information about compatible models can be found at http://www.sony.com/vaio. ❑ Sony disclaims and shall assume no responsibility in case of ignition to your computer during transportation, first attach any supplied connector covers and ...
...❑ Do not charge the battery pack in any way other than as described in the user guide or as designated by Sony in writing. ❑ For your VAIO® computer. - the disassembly, alteration of, or tampering with this device. 4 Doing so may cause medical devices to ...the AC adapter away from : - excessively high and low temperatures; Information about compatible models can be found at http://www.sony.com/vaio. ❑ Sony disclaims and shall assume no responsibility in case of ignition to your computer during transportation, first attach any supplied connector covers and ...
Safety - Safety Information
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Regulatory Information If you have questions about this product, you can write to the Sony Customer Information Service Center at : http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA or http://sony.ca/support/ for customers in interference to radio and television reception. The following FCC statement applies only to the version of the...
Regulatory Information If you have questions about this product, you can write to the Sony Customer Information Service Center at : http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA or http://sony.ca/support/ for customers in interference to radio and television reception. The following FCC statement applies only to the version of the...
Safety - Safety Information
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VAIO Support Homepage http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ (for customers in USA) http://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 U.S.A. 4-174-360-11(1)
VAIO Support Homepage http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ (for customers in USA) http://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 U.S.A. 4-174-360-11(1)
Startup Guide
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... Place your computer on . Press the button to download the updates. VPCCW Series VAIO Support Homepage http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ (USA) http://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 investment and maximize its...
... Place your computer on . Press the button to download the updates. VPCCW Series VAIO Support Homepage http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ (USA) http://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 investment and maximize its...
Users Guide
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... Using the Battery Pack 21 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 27 Using the Power Saving Modes 28 Updating Your Computer 31 Using Your VAIO Computer 32 Using the Keyboard 33 Using the Touch Pad 35 Using Special-function Buttons 36 Using the Built-in Camera 37 Using ...Function 76 Connecting an External Microphone 78 Connecting a USB Device 79 Connecting an i.LINK Device 81 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 83 Setting the Password 84 Using Intel(R) VT 91 Using the VAIO Control Center 92 Using the VAIO Power Management 93 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 94 Adding and Removing Memory 95
... Using the Battery Pack 21 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 27 Using the Power Saving Modes 28 Updating Your Computer 31 Using Your VAIO Computer 32 Using the Keyboard 33 Using the Touch Pad 35 Using Special-function Buttons 36 Using the Built-in Camera 37 Using ...Function 76 Connecting an External Microphone 78 Connecting a USB Device 79 Connecting an i.LINK Device 81 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 83 Setting the Password 84 Using Intel(R) VT 91 Using the VAIO Control Center 92 Using the VAIO Power Management 93 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 94 Adding and Removing Memory 95
Users Guide
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... look slightly different from those 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://sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin ...American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA ❑ For customers in this Sony VAIO® computer and welcome to find ...
... look slightly different from those 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://sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin ...American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA ❑ For customers in this Sony VAIO® computer and welcome to find ...
Users Guide
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On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support - Use my VAIO Access interactive help with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer, creating recovery discs, and more. Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start...
On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support - Use my VAIO Access interactive help with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer, creating recovery discs, and more. Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start...
Users Guide
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... functions. See the specifications to access the help files from the help files - To access this on your computer. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer.
... functions. See the specifications to access the help files from the help files - To access this on your computer. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer.
Users Guide
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...Microsoft customer support at http://support.microsoft.com/directory/. 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... the Knowledge Database searches for the corresponding solutions online. ❑ For customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ❑ For customers in Canada http://sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport...
...Microsoft customer support at http://support.microsoft.com/directory/. 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... the Knowledge Database searches for the corresponding solutions online. ❑ For customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ❑ For customers in Canada http://sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport...
Users Guide
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.... The serial number is the last 7 digits of your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find the contact numbers on your VAIO PC. Visit the web site at www.sonystyle.com/backstage to ... or the software program that is causing the problem 5 A brief description of your Sony VAIO computer. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the setup of the problem 5. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at the lower right corner of...
.... The serial number is the last 7 digits of your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find the contact numbers on your VAIO PC. Visit the web site at www.sonystyle.com/backstage to ... or the software program that is causing the problem 5 A brief description of your Sony VAIO computer. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the setup of the problem 5. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at the lower right corner of...
Users Guide
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... Computer (page 31) Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with your VAIO computer. !
... Computer (page 31) Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with your VAIO computer. !
Users Guide
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Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports n 12 N Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. Front A Built-in microphone (monaural) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 18) C Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 37) D LCD screen (page 108) E ASSIST button* (page 36) F DISPLAY OFF button* (page 36) G VAIO button* (page 36) H Power button I Keyboard (page 33) J Touch pad (page 35) K Right button (page 35) L Left button (page 35) * On selected models only.
Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports n 12 N Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. Front A Built-in microphone (monaural) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 18) C Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 37) D LCD screen (page 108) E ASSIST button* (page 36) F DISPLAY OFF button* (page 36) G VAIO button* (page 36) H Power button I Keyboard (page 33) J Touch pad (page 35) K Right button (page 35) L Left button (page 35) * On selected models only.
Users Guide
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... continues to an AC power source. When the battery pack is in Sleep mode, you are in your computer while it is supplied with the VAIO Control Center. If the battery pack runs out of power while the computer is running on the battery, you enable the battery care function of...
... continues to an AC power source. When the battery pack is in Sleep mode, you are in your computer while it is supplied with the VAIO Control Center. If the battery pack runs out of power while the computer is running on the battery, you enable the battery care function of...
Users Guide
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... saving mode. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 26 N Extending the Battery Life When your computer is running on the Power Options. See Using the VAIO Power Management (page 93) for more information. ❑ Set the wallpaper in Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting as your desktop background with the...
... saving mode. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 26 N Extending the Battery Life When your computer is running on the Power Options. See Using the VAIO Power Management (page 93) for more information. ❑ Set the wallpaper in Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting as your desktop background with the...
Users Guide
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.... ❑ 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. ! Getting Started > Updating Your Computer n 31 N Updating Your Computer... Be sure to download the updates. The VAIO Update automatically notifies you of new updates for enhancing your VAIO computer with the following ...
.... ❑ 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. ! Getting Started > Updating Your Computer n 31 N Updating Your Computer... Be sure to download the updates. The VAIO Update automatically notifies you of new updates for enhancing your VAIO computer with the following ...