Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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... or curtains, can cause discomfort. 1 of the unit rises during normal operation. The heat can block the computer's air vents. Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer Proper Handling Use your computer is important to a warm one hour before turning on the bottom of your lap. IMPORTANT Do not place...
... or curtains, can cause discomfort. 1 of the unit rises during normal operation. The heat can block the computer's air vents. Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer Proper Handling Use your computer is important to a warm one hour before turning on the bottom of your lap. IMPORTANT Do not place...
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... cleaning your computer: § Shut down the computer § Unplug it § Remove the battery pack. § Have the computer checked by a Sony-qualified technician before operating it again IMPORTANT Do not use any objects on top of the computer. If you drop a solid object or spill any... liquid onto your computer. IMPORTANT Do not use damaged or cut connection cables or cords. Do not drop your VAIO PC Clean the cabinet with a dry or lightly moistened soft microfiber cloth. Cleaning your computer or place any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder...
... cleaning your computer: § Shut down the computer § Unplug it § Remove the battery pack. § Have the computer checked by a Sony-qualified technician before operating it again IMPORTANT Do not use any objects on top of the computer. If you drop a solid object or spill any... liquid onto your computer. IMPORTANT Do not use damaged or cut connection cables or cords. Do not drop your VAIO PC Clean the cabinet with a dry or lightly moistened soft microfiber cloth. Cleaning your computer or place any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder...
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...from all sources of 5 Lower temperatures require longer charging time. § Certain rechargeable battery packs do not meet Sony quality and safety standards. However, this is shortened in use or being fully charged, it on the notebook ... AC adapter to your computer for a considerable amount of time, remove the battery pack from official Sony resellers to genuine Sony battery packs designed for this computer should be connected to avoid counterfeit products. § Do not leave...a small static charge building up in a well ventilated area with the VAIO PC and/or AC adaptor.
...from all sources of 5 Lower temperatures require longer charging time. § Certain rechargeable battery packs do not meet Sony quality and safety standards. However, this is shortened in use or being fully charged, it on the notebook ... AC adapter to your computer for a considerable amount of time, remove the battery pack from official Sony resellers to genuine Sony battery packs designed for this computer should be connected to avoid counterfeit products. § Do not leave...a small static charge building up in a well ventilated area with the VAIO PC and/or AC adaptor.
User Manual
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... Using the Battery Pack 20 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 36 Using Special-function Buttons 37 Using the Built-in Camera 38 Using ... Monitors Function 80 Connecting an External Microphone 82 Connecting a USB Device 83 Connecting an i.LINK Device 85 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 87 Setting the Password 88 Using Intel(R) VT 95 Using the VAIO Control Center 96 Using the VAIO Power Management 97 Changing the Display Language 98 Upgrading Your...
... Using the Battery Pack 20 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 36 Using Special-function Buttons 37 Using the Built-in Camera 38 Using ... Monitors Function 80 Connecting an External Microphone 82 Connecting a USB Device 83 Connecting an i.LINK Device 85 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 87 Setting the Password 88 Using Intel(R) VT 95 Using the VAIO Control Center 96 Using the VAIO Power Management 97 Changing the Display Language 98 Upgrading Your...
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... 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://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...
... 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://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...
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... information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support - Get started with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with my VAIO Get help in storage device to the original factory settings - General information and technical assistance...
... information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support - Get started with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with my VAIO Get help in storage device to the original factory settings - General information and technical assistance...
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... and options may be included with the preinstalled software programs on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer. To access this on your computer.
... and options may be included with the preinstalled software programs on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer. To access this on your computer.
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... 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...
... 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...
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... that is the last 7 digits of the problem 5. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. You can assist with a Sony certified technician at our site, you are looking for your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you might need. In order to... find the information you may call Sony directly. Visit the web site at the lower right corner of your VAIO PC. Customer Information Center If you do not find the nearest location. In Store Service & Support (available...
... that is the last 7 digits of the problem 5. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. You can assist with a Sony certified technician at our site, you are looking for your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you might need. In order to... find the information you may call Sony directly. Visit the web site at the lower right corner of your VAIO PC. Customer Information Center If you do not find the nearest location. In Store Service & Support (available...
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... using 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. !
... using 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. !
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Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports n 13 N A DISPLAY OFF button (page 37) B Play/Pause button (page 37) C Stop button (page 37) D Previous track button (page 37) E Next track button (page 37) F ASSIST button (page 37) G S1 button (page 37) H VAIO button (page 37) I Charge indicator (page 17) J Disc drive indicator (page 17) K WIRELESS indicator (page 17) L Media Access indicator (page 17) M WIRELESS switch (page 60), (page 64), (page 69) N "Memory Stick Duo" slot* (page 46) O SD memory card slot (page 54) * Your computer supports only Duo-size "Memory Stick".
Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports n 13 N A DISPLAY OFF button (page 37) B Play/Pause button (page 37) C Stop button (page 37) D Previous track button (page 37) E Next track button (page 37) F ASSIST button (page 37) G S1 button (page 37) H VAIO button (page 37) I Charge indicator (page 17) J Disc drive indicator (page 17) K WIRELESS indicator (page 17) L Media Access indicator (page 17) M WIRELESS switch (page 60), (page 64), (page 69) N "Memory Stick Duo" slot* (page 46) O SD memory card slot (page 54) * Your computer supports only Duo-size "Memory Stick".
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Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 25 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, check the battery charge capacity and change the battery settings. To get the most out 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.
Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 25 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, check the battery charge capacity and change the battery settings. To get the most out 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.
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... the battery life using the following methods. ❑ Decrease the LCD brightness of your computer screen. ❑ Use the power saving mode. See Using the VAIO Power Management (page 97) for more information. ❑ Set the wallpaper in Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting as your desktop background with the...
... the battery life using the following methods. ❑ Decrease the LCD brightness of your computer screen. ❑ Use the power saving mode. See Using the VAIO Power Management (page 97) for more information. ❑ Set the wallpaper in Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting as your desktop background with the...
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... 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 5 and then follow the on-screen instructions. ! Getting Started > Updating Your Computer n 31 N Updating Your Computer Be sure to download the...
... 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 5 and then follow the on-screen instructions. ! Getting Started > Updating Your Computer n 31 N Updating Your Computer Be sure to download the...
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... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 33) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 36) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 37) ❑ Using the Built-...
... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 33) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 36) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 37) ❑ Using the Built-...
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... Key ✍ Some keyboard functions can be supported depending on the operating system on and off the built-in speakers or the headphones. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 33 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that function as the display output destination, the computer screen goes blank...
... Key ✍ Some keyboard functions can be supported depending on the operating system on and off the built-in speakers or the headphones. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 33 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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... make the view look bigger and closer (zoom in storage device and the system power is turned off. See the help file included with the VAIO Control Center for more information. When you execute this command, the states of the system and the connected peripheral devices are saved to turn on... built-in ), press the Fn+F10 keys. To make the view look smaller and further away (zoom out), press the Fn+F9 keys. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard Combination/Feature Fn + / (F9/F10): zooming Fn + (F12): hibernation n 34 N Function Changes the size of power consumption...
... make the view look bigger and closer (zoom in storage device and the system power is turned off. See the help file included with the VAIO Control Center for more information. When you execute this command, the states of the system and the connected peripheral devices are saved to turn on... built-in ), press the Fn+F10 keys. To make the view look smaller and further away (zoom out), press the Fn+F9 keys. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard Combination/Feature Fn + / (F9/F10): zooming Fn + (F12): hibernation n 34 N Function Changes the size of power consumption...
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... ambient light sensor may not be available on the keyboard backlight. To change the backlit keyboard settings 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Keyboard and Mouse and Backlit KB. ✍ Ambient light intensity is equipped with a backlit keyboard, you can ...set a time period to ambient light intensity. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 35 N Changing the Backlit Keyboard Settings Some features and options may turn off the keyboard backlight after inactivity...
... ambient light sensor may not be available on the keyboard backlight. To change the backlit keyboard settings 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Keyboard and Mouse and Backlit KB. ✍ Ambient light intensity is equipped with a backlit keyboard, you can ...set a time period to ambient light intensity. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 35 N Changing the Backlit Keyboard Settings Some features and options may turn off the keyboard backlight after inactivity...
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... finger along the right edge of the touch pad to scroll vertically. If you disable the touch pad before disabling the touch pad. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad You can point to, select, drag, and scroll objects on the touch pad. Pinch open to... to zoom out. ✍ You can flick left to move backward and flick right to move your finger on the touch pad (1) to use the VAIO Control Center. ! With some software applications, you can disable/enable the touch pad while a mouse is engaged, you will be able to place the pointer...
... finger along the right edge of the touch pad to scroll vertically. If you disable the touch pad before disabling the touch pad. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad You can point to, select, drag, and scroll objects on the touch pad. Pinch open to... to zoom out. ✍ You can flick left to move backward and flick right to move your finger on the touch pad (1) to use the VAIO Control Center. ! With some software applications, you can disable/enable the touch pad while a mouse is engaged, you will be able to place the pointer...
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Special-function Buttons n 37 N Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with special... LCD backlight, do any of the computer. While the computer is in Hibernate mode, the ASSIST button launches the VAIO Recovery Center. VAIO button Launches the Media Gallery or turns the volume on and off, depending on the touch pad. ! Special-function...DVD, or Blu-ray Disc* media or a music/video file stored on the LCD backlight with the VAIO Control Center. ASSIST button Launches the VAIO Care while the computer is off the LCD backlight.
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Special-function Buttons n 37 N Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with special... LCD backlight, do any of the computer. While the computer is in Hibernate mode, the ASSIST button launches the VAIO Recovery Center. VAIO button Launches the Media Gallery or turns the volume on and off, depending on the touch pad. ! Special-function...DVD, or Blu-ray Disc* media or a music/video file stored on the LCD backlight with the VAIO Control Center. ASSIST button Launches the VAIO Care while the computer is off the LCD backlight.