Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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... on porous surfaces. Use only specified peripheral equipment and interface cables or you experience problems: § Unplug the computer § Remove the battery pack § Contact eSupport at least one , moisture may experience problems. When your computer is important to a warm one hour before turning...on the computer. If you may condense inside the computer. Do not block your computer's air vents, located on the bottom of Your VAIO® Computer Proper Handling Use your computer on your computer directly on a clean dry, stable surface. The heat can block the computer's...
... on porous surfaces. Use only specified peripheral equipment and interface cables or you experience problems: § Unplug the computer § Remove the battery pack § Contact eSupport at least one , moisture may experience problems. When your computer is important to a warm one hour before turning...on the computer. If you may condense inside the computer. Do not block your computer's air vents, located on the bottom of Your VAIO® Computer Proper Handling Use your computer on your computer directly on a clean dry, stable surface. The heat can block the computer's...
Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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... the electromagnetic field of the equipment may damage the finish of your computer. 2 of 5 Disconnect the AC adapter and remove the battery pack before operating it again IMPORTANT Do not use damaged or cut connection cables or cords. IMPORTANT Do not use any liquid 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. Cleaning your computer. Use only a...
... the electromagnetic field of the equipment may damage the finish of your computer. 2 of 5 Disconnect the AC adapter and remove the battery pack before operating it again IMPORTANT Do not use damaged or cut connection cables or cords. IMPORTANT Do not use any liquid 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. Cleaning your computer. Use only a...
Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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... 86°F (30°C). 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. only use the power cable that the power cable is in... temperatures above 140°F (60°C), such as dropping it may become short. Sony cannot guarantee product safety when third party non-original replacement battery packs are used ...
... 86°F (30°C). 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. only use the power cable that the power cable is in... temperatures above 140°F (60°C), such as dropping it may become short. Sony cannot guarantee product safety when third party non-original replacement battery packs are used ...
Startup Guide
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...Access function. Care & Handling Tips To protect your computer, and then press the button to the unlock position. 2 Slide the battery pack diagonally into an AC outlet. Turn on selected models only. Recovery discs are subject to follow these guidelines. See the help...click Start , Help and Support, Use my VAIO, and VAIO User Guide. VPCE Series VAIO Support Homepage http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ (USA) http://esupport.sony.com/CA/ (Canada) http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA/ (Latin American area) http://esupport.sony.com/PT/VAIO/BR/ (Brazil) Features and specifications may appear...
...Access function. Care & Handling Tips To protect your computer, and then press the button to the unlock position. 2 Slide the battery pack diagonally into an AC outlet. Turn on selected models only. Recovery discs are subject to follow these guidelines. See the help...click Start , Help and Support, Use my VAIO, and VAIO User Guide. VPCE Series VAIO Support Homepage http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ (USA) http://esupport.sony.com/CA/ (Canada) http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA/ (Latin American area) http://esupport.sony.com/PT/VAIO/BR/ (Brazil) Features and specifications may appear...
Safety - Safety Information
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... Inc. Use of such software is subject to the terms and conditions of your Sony Service Center. Software specifications are located on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of license agreements enclosed with this manual or the information contained herein at any ...herein is prohibited. reserves the right to make any modification to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC. PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN AND HEREBY...
... Inc. Use of such software is subject to the terms and conditions of your Sony Service Center. Software specifications are located on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of license agreements enclosed with this manual or the information contained herein at any ...herein is prohibited. reserves the right to make any modification to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC. PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN AND HEREBY...
Safety - Safety Information
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...; and high humidity. ❑ 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. ❑... be sure to malfunction. ❑ If using the genuine Sony battery pack and AC adapter that are not magnetically shielded; Doing so may cause medical devices to malfunction. ❑ Do not use your computer directly on your VAIO® computer. - moisture or rain; excessively high and...
...; and high humidity. ❑ 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. ❑... be sure to malfunction. ❑ If using the genuine Sony battery pack and AC adapter that are not magnetically shielded; Doing so may cause medical devices to malfunction. ❑ Do not use your computer directly on your VAIO® computer. - moisture or rain; excessively high and...
Safety - Safety Information
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...States) For models without LCD using LED Technology (models with 15.5 type/inch WXGA (1366 x 768) VAIO Display) only Lamp in this product contains mercury. Recycling Information RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. Vous pouvez contribuer à préserver l'environnement en rapportant les piles usé... numéro gratuit 1-800-822-8837 (Etats-Units et Canada uniquement), ou visitez http://www.rbrc.org/. 10 Disposal Information Disposal of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-822-8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/.
...States) For models without LCD using LED Technology (models with 15.5 type/inch WXGA (1366 x 768) VAIO Display) only Lamp in this product contains mercury. Recycling Information RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. Vous pouvez contribuer à préserver l'environnement en rapportant les piles usé... numéro gratuit 1-800-822-8837 (Etats-Units et Canada uniquement), ou visitez http://www.rbrc.org/. 10 Disposal Information Disposal of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-822-8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/.
Users Guide
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... 12 About the Indicator Lights 18 Connecting a Power Source 19 Using the Battery Pack 21 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 28 Using the Power Saving Modes 29 Updating Your Computer 32 Using Your VAIO Computer 33 Using the Keyboard 34 Using the Touch Pad 36 Using Special-... the Multiple Monitors Function 81 Connecting an External Microphone 83 Connecting a USB Device 84 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 86 Setting the Password 87 Using Intel(R) VT 94 Using the VAIO Control Center 95 Using the VAIO Power Management 96 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 97 Adding and Removing Memory 98
... 12 About the Indicator Lights 18 Connecting a Power Source 19 Using the Battery Pack 21 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 28 Using the Power Saving Modes 29 Updating Your Computer 32 Using Your VAIO Computer 33 Using the Keyboard 34 Using the Touch Pad 36 Using Special-... the Multiple Monitors Function 81 Connecting an External Microphone 83 Connecting a USB Device 84 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 86 Setting the Password 87 Using Intel(R) VT 94 Using the VAIO Control Center 95 Using the VAIO Power Management 96 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 97 Adding and Removing Memory 98
Users Guide
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... computer's serial number You can find the nearest location. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can assist with a Sony certified technician at the lower right corner of the display on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of your computer 4 The hardware component or the software... program that is the last 7 digits of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating system on the Sony online support web site. In order to find the contact numbers on your Sony VAIO computer. Visit...
... computer's serial number You can find the nearest location. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can assist with a Sony certified technician at the lower right corner of the display on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of your computer 4 The hardware component or the software... program that is the last 7 digits of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating system on the Sony online support web site. In order to find the contact numbers on your Sony VAIO computer. Visit...
Users Guide
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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. Before starting your computer ...; Locating Controls and Ports (page 12) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 18) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 19) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 21) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 28) ❑ Using the Power Saving Modes (page 29) ❑ Updating Your Computer (...
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. Before starting your computer ...; Locating Controls and Ports (page 12) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 18) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 19) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 21) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 28) ❑ Using the Power Saving Modes (page 29) ❑ Updating Your Computer (...
Users Guide
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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 26 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 26 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.
Users Guide
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... more information. ❑ Set the wallpaper in Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting as your desktop background with the VAIO Control Center. See Using the Power Saving Modes (page 29) for more information. ❑ Change the power saving settings on battery power, you can extend the battery life using the following methods. ❑ Decrease the...
... more information. ❑ Set the wallpaper in Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting as your desktop background with the VAIO Control Center. See Using the Power Saving Modes (page 29) for more information. ❑ Change the power saving settings on battery power, you can extend the battery life using the following methods. ❑ Decrease the...
Users Guide
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...up power plans for running on AC or battery power to suit your requirements for each item. 4 Click OK. ✍ You can enhance the Windows power management functions to ensure better operation of your desired power plan in the VAIO Control Center. Click this software application, ...and select Power Options. 2 Select your power status. With this icon to the Windows Power Options. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Using the VAIO Power Management n 96 N Using the VAIO Power Management Power management helps you start the computer, a power status icon appears on the taskbar. This icon ...
...up power plans for running on AC or battery power to suit your requirements for each item. 4 Click OK. ✍ You can enhance the Windows power management functions to ensure better operation of your desired power plan in the VAIO Control Center. Click this software application, ...and select Power Options. 2 Select your power status. With this icon to the Windows Power Options. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Using the VAIO Power Management n 96 N Using the VAIO Power Management Power management helps you start the computer, a power status icon appears on the taskbar. This icon ...
Users Guide
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Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > Adding and Removing Memory n 98 N Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you remove any telecommunication links, ... can damage electronic components. This damage may cause damage to place your computer. Before you upgrade your computer and disconnect it from its power sources (battery pack and AC adapter) and from any cover or panel from the computer. Notes on a flat surface before you can increase the amount of your...
Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > Adding and Removing Memory n 98 N Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you remove any telecommunication links, ... can damage electronic components. This damage may cause damage to place your computer. Before you upgrade your computer and disconnect it from its power sources (battery pack and AC adapter) and from any cover or panel from the computer. Notes on a flat surface before you can increase the amount of your...
Users Guide
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Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > Adding and Removing Memory n 100 N Removing and Installing a Memory Module To change or add a memory module 1 Shut down the computer and disconnect all peripheral devices. 2 Unplug the computer and remove the battery pack. 3 Wait about an hour until the computer cools down. 4 Unscrew the screw (indicated by the arrow below) on the bottom of the computer and remove the memory module compartment cover. 5 Touch a metal object to discharge static electricity.
Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > Adding and Removing Memory n 100 N Removing and Installing a Memory Module To change or add a memory module 1 Shut down the computer and disconnect all peripheral devices. 2 Unplug the computer and remove the battery pack. 3 Wait about an hour until the computer cools down. 4 Unscrew the screw (indicated by the arrow below) on the bottom of the computer and remove the memory module compartment cover. 5 Touch a metal object to discharge static electricity.
Users Guide
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Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > Adding and Removing Memory 8 Slide the memory module into the memory module slot and push it in the open slot. Be sure to insert the connector edge of the computer. 11 Reinstall the battery pack and turn on the computer. If you want to install only one memory module...
Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > Adding and Removing Memory 8 Slide the memory module into the memory module slot and push it in the open slot. Be sure to insert the connector edge of the computer. 11 Reinstall the battery pack and turn on the computer. If you want to install only one memory module...
Users Guide
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Precautions > n 104 N Precautions This section describes safety guidelines and precautions to help you protect your VAIO computer from potential damage. ❑ Safety Information (page 105) ❑ Care and Maintenance Information (page 108) ❑ Handling Your Computer (page 109) ❑ Handling the ... (page 111) ❑ Using the Power Source (page 112) ❑ Handling the Built-in Camera (page 113) ❑ Handling Discs (page 114) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 115) ❑ Handling "Memory Stick" (page 116) ❑ Handling the Built-in Storage Device (page 117)
Precautions > n 104 N Precautions This section describes safety guidelines and precautions to help you protect your VAIO computer from potential damage. ❑ Safety Information (page 105) ❑ Care and Maintenance Information (page 108) ❑ Handling Your Computer (page 109) ❑ Handling the ... (page 111) ❑ Using the Power Source (page 112) ❑ Handling the Built-in Camera (page 113) ❑ Handling Discs (page 114) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 115) ❑ Handling "Memory Stick" (page 116) ❑ Handling the Built-in Storage Device (page 117)
Users Guide
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... recharge the battery pack before using your VAIO computer. ❑ The disassembly, alteration of, or tampering of any Sony battery pack. ❑ Keep the battery pack away from all sources of heat. ❑ Keep the battery pack dry. ❑ Do not open or try to disassemble the battery pack. ❑...countries or areas http://vaio.sony-latin.com/ ❑ Sony disclaims and shall assume no responsibility in case of any mechanical shock, such as in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight. ❑ For your safety, Sony recommends using the genuine Sony battery pack and AC ...
... recharge the battery pack before using your VAIO computer. ❑ The disassembly, alteration of, or tampering of any Sony battery pack. ❑ Keep the battery pack away from all sources of heat. ❑ Keep the battery pack dry. ❑ Do not open or try to disassemble the battery pack. ❑...countries or areas http://vaio.sony-latin.com/ ❑ Sony disclaims and shall assume no responsibility in case of any mechanical shock, such as in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight. ❑ For your safety, Sony recommends using the genuine Sony battery pack and AC ...
Users Guide
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...signals and may condense inside the computer. To find the nearest center or agent, see Finding More about Your VAIO Computer (page 5). In such a case, allow at least one , moisture may cause interference to a warm one hour before... operating it , and remove the battery pack. If any objects on the computer. If this occurs, relocate the computer a suitable distance away from the set. ... your computer or place any problems occur, unplug the computer and contact an authorized Sony Service Center.
...signals and may condense inside the computer. To find the nearest center or agent, see Finding More about Your VAIO Computer (page 5). In such a case, allow at least one , moisture may cause interference to a warm one hour before... operating it , and remove the battery pack. If any objects on the computer. If this occurs, relocate the computer a suitable distance away from the set. ... your computer or place any problems occur, unplug the computer and contact an authorized Sony Service Center.
Users Guide
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...speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA ❑ For customers in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/PT/VAIO/BR/ Some features and options in this section may not be available on your VAIO computer. Troubleshooting > n 118 N Troubleshooting This... section describes how to solve common problems you might encounter when using your computer. ❑ Computer Operations (page 120) ❑ System Update / Security (page 126) ❑ Recovery (page 128) ❑ Battery Pack (page...
...speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA ❑ For customers in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/PT/VAIO/BR/ Some features and options in this section may not be available on your VAIO computer. Troubleshooting > n 118 N Troubleshooting This... section describes how to solve common problems you might encounter when using your computer. ❑ Computer Operations (page 120) ❑ System Update / Security (page 126) ❑ Recovery (page 128) ❑ Battery Pack (page...