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...; Contact eSupport at least one , moisture may experience problems. When your computer is important to a warm one hour before turning on the bottom of Your VAIO® Computer Proper Handling Use your lap. For example, materials such as rugs, blankets, couches, beds or curtains, can cause discomfort. 1 of the unit rises...
...; Contact eSupport at least one , moisture may experience problems. When your computer is important to a warm one hour before turning on the bottom of Your VAIO® Computer Proper Handling Use your lap. For example, materials such as rugs, blankets, couches, beds or curtains, can cause discomfort. 1 of the unit rises...
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... battery pack before 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 5 Cleaning your computer or place any type of abrasive pad... Do not place your computer in a location subject to malfunction. 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.
... battery pack before 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 5 Cleaning your computer or place any type of abrasive pad... Do not place your computer in a location subject to malfunction. 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.
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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. We recommend purchasing the battery packs directly from all sources of heat. § Keep the...is due to decreased battery efficiency at low temperatures. § Charge battery packs at temperatures between 50°F (10°C) to genuine Sony battery packs designed for a considerable amount of power after being charged, heat builds up in temperatures above 140°F (60°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. We recommend purchasing the battery packs directly from all sources of heat. § Keep the...is due to decreased battery efficiency at low temperatures. § Charge battery packs at temperatures between 50°F (10°C) to genuine Sony battery packs designed for a considerable amount of power after being charged, heat builds up in temperatures above 140°F (60°C), ...
User Guide
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...21 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 28 Using the Power Saving Modes 29 Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition .......... 32 Using Your VAIO Computer 35 Using the Keyboard 36 Using the Touch Pad 39 Using Special-function Buttons 40 Using the Quick Web Access Function 42... Monitors Function 87 Connecting an External Microphone 89 Connecting a USB Device 90 Connecting an i.LINK Device 92 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 94 Setting the Password 95 Using the VAIO Control Center 101 Using the VAIO Power Management 103 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 104 Adding and Removing Memory 105
...21 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 28 Using the Power Saving Modes 29 Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition .......... 32 Using Your VAIO Computer 35 Using the Keyboard 36 Using the Touch Pad 39 Using Special-function Buttons 40 Using the Quick Web Access Function 42... Monitors Function 87 Connecting an External Microphone 89 Connecting a USB Device 90 Connecting an i.LINK Device 92 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 94 Setting the Password 95 Using the VAIO Control Center 101 Using the VAIO Power Management 103 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 104 Adding and Removing Memory 105
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... > n4 N Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this manual may not be available on -screen User Guide. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this VAIO® computer and welcome to provide you with a state-of-the-art computing experience. ! External views illustrated in ... 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 ...
... > n4 N Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this manual may not be available on -screen User Guide. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this VAIO® computer and welcome to provide you with a state-of-the-art computing experience. ! External views illustrated in ... 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 ...
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... Guide ❑ Enjoying 3D: Information Guide (On selected models only) ❑ Safety Regulations - 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...
... Guide ❑ Enjoying 3D: Information Guide (On selected models only) ❑ Safety Regulations - 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...
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... information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer including support and troubleshooting information. To access VAIO User Guide, click Start , All Programs, and VAIO Manual. ❑ Help and Support - The available information varies depending on your VAIO computer with the VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. ❑ Program help with the...
... information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer including support and troubleshooting information. To access VAIO User Guide, click Start , All Programs, and VAIO Manual. ❑ Help and Support - The available information varies depending on your VAIO computer with the VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. ❑ Program help with the...
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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...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...
... 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...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...
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... number below the barcode. 3 The operating system on your VAIO computer. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. The serial number is the last 7 digits of your VAIO computer. Visit the web site at www.sony.com/store to receive the fastest and most efficient services, ...have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find it at the lower right corner of...
... number below the barcode. 3 The operating system on your VAIO computer. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. The serial number is the last 7 digits of your VAIO computer. Visit the web site at www.sony.com/store to receive the fastest and most efficient services, ...have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find it at the lower right corner of...
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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. ! Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on) at a time, following the manufacturer's instructions. ❑ Locating...
... 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. ! Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on) at a time, following the manufacturer's instructions. ❑ Locating...
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... 38), (page 158) Measures ambient light intensity for automatically adjusting the LCD brightness to an optimum level. O ASSIST button (page 41) P 3D button*2 (page 41) Q VAIO button (page 41) R WEB button*2 (page 41) *1 On models equipped with a 3D-capable LCD screen only. *2 Your computer is equipped with either of the buttons.
... 38), (page 158) Measures ambient light intensity for automatically adjusting the LCD brightness to an optimum level. O ASSIST button (page 41) P 3D button*2 (page 41) Q VAIO button (page 41) R WEB button*2 (page 41) *1 On models equipped with a 3D-capable LCD screen only. *2 Your computer is equipped with either of the buttons.
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To get the most out of the battery pack extends. 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, check the battery charge capacity and change the battery settings. 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.
To get the most out of the battery pack extends. 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, check the battery charge capacity and change the battery settings. 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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... Power Saving Modes (page 29) for more information. ✍ For more information. ❑ Change the power saving settings on the Power Options. See Using the VAIO Power Management (page 103) for more information on how to extend the battery life, see the help file after following methods. ❑ Decrease the LCD...
... Power Saving Modes (page 29) for more information. ✍ For more information. ❑ Change the power saving settings on the Power Options. See Using the VAIO Power Management (page 103) for more information on how to extend the battery life, see the help file after following methods. ❑ Decrease the LCD...
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...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... VAIO computer with the following software applications for enhancing your computer's efficiency, security, and functionality. Getting Started > Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition...
...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... VAIO computer with the following software applications for enhancing your computer's efficiency, security, and functionality. Getting Started > Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition...
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...can be used to recover your computer in Hibernate mode. ✍ See the help file included with the VAIO Care for example, when the Windows does not start. To launch the VAIO Care ❑ On models with the ASSIST button, pressing the ASSIST button while the computer is found on... your computer to solve the problem. Launch the VAIO Care whenever a problem is off launches the VAIO Care Rescue. The VAIO Care Rescue can regularly conduct performance checks and tune-ups on your computer is in case of emergency, for...
...can be used to recover your computer in Hibernate mode. ✍ See the help file included with the VAIO Care for example, when the Windows does not start. To launch the VAIO Care ❑ On models with the ASSIST button, pressing the ASSIST button while the computer is found on... your computer to solve the problem. Launch the VAIO Care whenever a problem is off launches the VAIO Care Rescue. The VAIO Care Rescue can regularly conduct performance checks and tune-ups on your computer is in case of emergency, for...
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... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 36) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 39) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 40) ❑ Using the Quick ...
... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 36) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 39) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 40) ❑ Using the Quick ...
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... < key. Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key ✍ Some keyboard functions can be used only after the operating system is finished launching. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 36 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. To decrease the volume, keep pressing the...
... < key. Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key ✍ Some keyboard functions can be used only after the operating system is finished launching. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 36 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. To decrease the volume, keep pressing the...
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... on power management, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 29). Use of power consumption. See the help file included with the VAIO Control Center for more information. Provides the lowest level of multiple monitors may not be supported depending on the power. To make the ... turn on the connected external display. To return the system to its original state, use the power button to select the display output. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard Combination/Feature Fn + /T (F7): display output Fn + / (F9/F10): zooming Fn + (F12): hibernation n 37 N Function Switches...
... on power management, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 29). Use of power consumption. See the help file included with the VAIO Control Center for more information. Provides the lowest level of multiple monitors may not be supported depending on the power. To make the ... turn on the connected external display. To return the system to its original state, use the power button to select the display output. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard Combination/Feature Fn + /T (F7): display output Fn + / (F9/F10): zooming Fn + (F12): hibernation n 37 N Function Switches...
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If your computer. To change the backlit keyboard settings 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Keyboard and Mouse and Backlit Keyboard. ✍ Ambient light intensity is equipped with a backlit keyboard, you can set a time period to ambient... the ambient light sensor may not be available on and off according to turn off the keyboard backlight after inactivity of keyboard operations. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 38 N Changing the Backlit Keyboard Settings Some features and options may turn on your computer is measured by the ambient ...
If your computer. To change the backlit keyboard settings 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Keyboard and Mouse and Backlit Keyboard. ✍ Ambient light intensity is equipped with a backlit keyboard, you can set a time period to ambient... the ambient light sensor may not be available on and off according to turn off the keyboard backlight after inactivity of keyboard operations. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 38 N Changing the Backlit Keyboard Settings Some features and options may turn on your computer is measured by the ambient ...
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... the bottom edge to scroll horizontally. On web browsers or image viewer software, you will be able to use the VAIO Control Center to change the touch pad settings. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad You can point to, select, drag, and scroll objects on an...
... the bottom edge to scroll horizontally. On web browsers or image viewer software, you will be able to use the VAIO Control Center to change the touch pad settings. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad You can point to, select, drag, and scroll objects on an...