Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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..., wait at 1-888-476-6972 IMPORTANT Proper air circulation is brought directly from a cold location to prevent overheating. The temperature of the bottom of Your VAIO® Computer Proper Handling Use your computer on the computer. Do not block your computer is important to a warm one hour before turning on a clean...
..., wait at 1-888-476-6972 IMPORTANT Proper air circulation is brought directly from a cold location to prevent overheating. The temperature of the bottom of Your VAIO® Computer Proper Handling Use your computer on the computer. Do not block your computer is important to a warm one hour before turning on a clean...
Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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... the computer. 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, as radiators or air ducts § Direct sunlight § Excessive dust § Moisture or rain § Mechanical vibration or... or benzine, as these may cause the computer to malfunction. Cleaning your computer or place any liquid onto your computer. 2 of 5 Do not drop your VAIO PC Clean the cabinet with a dry or lightly moistened soft microfiber cloth.
... the computer. 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, as radiators or air ducts § Direct sunlight § Excessive dust § Moisture or rain § Mechanical vibration or... or benzine, as these may cause the computer to malfunction. Cleaning your computer or place any liquid onto your computer. 2 of 5 Do not drop your VAIO PC Clean the cabinet with a dry or lightly moistened soft microfiber cloth.
Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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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. During operation the AC adaptor might get warm, make sure the AC adaptor is in a well ventilated area with a properly...
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. During operation the AC adaptor might get warm, make sure the AC adaptor is in a well ventilated area with a properly...
Quick Start Guide
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...-installed settings in Help and Support. VPCJ1 Series 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 vary... the process of a system failure. Ventilation Place your computer. Press the power button until the setup window appears. 4 Locate VAIO Manual Your VAIO computer comes with the SmartWi Connection Utility for the first startup. Printed manuals: Quick Start Guide (this sheet) ...
...-installed settings in Help and Support. VPCJ1 Series 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 vary... the process of a system failure. Ventilation Place your computer. Press the power button until the setup window appears. 4 Locate VAIO Manual Your VAIO computer comes with the SmartWi Connection Utility for the first startup. Printed manuals: Quick Start Guide (this sheet) ...
Safety Information
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Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. Reproduction in whole or in part without notice. SONY ELECTRONICS INC. PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN AND HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY... with this manual or the information contained herein at any time without written permission is governed by third parties. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC. WEB SITE INFORMATION IS OBTAINED FROM VARIOUS SOURCES AND MAY BE INACCURATE. Record the model and serial numbers in the space...
Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. Reproduction in whole or in part without notice. SONY ELECTRONICS INC. PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN AND HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY... with this manual or the information contained herein at any time without written permission is governed by third parties. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC. WEB SITE INFORMATION IS OBTAINED FROM VARIOUS SOURCES AND MAY BE INACCURATE. Record the model and serial numbers in the space...
Safety Information
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...). 3 All other trademarks are available to online service providers may require an additional charge. customers only. Subscriptions to U.S. Sony, VAIO, and the VAIO logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of the software product(s) requires agreement to software may require a fee and credit card...(s) or reconfiguration of the computer, and may be completed by Internet or telephone (toll charges may apply). Use of Sony Corporation. Certain product(s) included with this computer may include features such as copy protection and content management technology. USE OF...
...). 3 All other trademarks are available to online service providers may require an additional charge. customers only. Subscriptions to U.S. Sony, VAIO, and the VAIO logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of the software product(s) requires agreement to software may require a fee and credit card...(s) or reconfiguration of the computer, and may be completed by Internet or telephone (toll charges may apply). Use of Sony Corporation. Certain product(s) included with this computer may include features such as copy protection and content management technology. USE OF...
Safety Information
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... LAN near the equipment and shall be easily accessible. ❑ Do not place the AC adapter in USA or at http://www.sony.com/vaio. ❑ Do not use wireless LAN on hospital premises. Doing so may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate Perchlorate Material... do not open the cabinet. direct sunlight; moisture or rain; strong magnets or speakers that you , visit the Sony online support Web site at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for any interference that are provided with this product only. 4 special handling may cause medical devices to qualified personnel...
... LAN near the equipment and shall be easily accessible. ❑ Do not place the AC adapter in USA or at http://www.sony.com/vaio. ❑ Do not use wireless LAN on hospital premises. Doing so may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate Perchlorate Material... do not open the cabinet. direct sunlight; moisture or rain; strong magnets or speakers that you , visit the Sony online support Web site at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for any interference that are provided with this product only. 4 special handling may cause medical devices to qualified personnel...
Safety Information
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...matters only.) 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: PCG-11211L Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. For customers in Canada. Operation is subject to the Sony Customer Information 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 ...
...matters only.) 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: PCG-11211L Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. For customers in Canada. Operation is subject to the Sony Customer Information 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 ...
Safety Information
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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 4-192-026-21(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 4-192-026-21(1)
User Guide
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... 17 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 20 Using the Power Saving Mode 21 Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition .......... 24 Using Your VAIO Computer 26 Using the Keyboard 27 Using the Mouse 34 Using the Touch Screen 39 Using the Built-in Camera 43 Using the ...External Microphone 75 Connecting a USB Device 76 Connecting an i.LINK Device 78 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 80 Setting the Password 81 Using Intel(R) VT 88 Using the VAIO Control Center 89 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 90 Adding and Removing Memory 91 Precautions 97 Safety Information 98 Care and Maintenance...
... 17 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 20 Using the Power Saving Mode 21 Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition .......... 24 Using Your VAIO Computer 26 Using the Keyboard 27 Using the Mouse 34 Using the Touch Screen 39 Using the Built-in Camera 43 Using the ...External Microphone 75 Connecting a USB Device 76 Connecting an i.LINK Device 78 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 80 Setting the Password 81 Using Intel(R) VT 88 Using the VAIO Control Center 89 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 90 Adding and Removing Memory 91 Precautions 97 Safety Information 98 Care and Maintenance...
User Guide
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... available on -screen User Guide. How to find out about the configuration of -the-art computing experience. ! Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer and welcome to provide you with a state-of your computer. To find specifications Some features, options...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 Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/PT/VAIO/BR/ External views ...
... available on -screen User Guide. How to find out about the configuration of -the-art computing experience. ! Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer and welcome to provide you with a state-of your computer. To find specifications Some features, options...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 Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/PT/VAIO/BR/ External views ...
User Guide
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...owner information. ✍ Before activating the wireless functions such as general and model specific user guide on your VAIO computer by accessing interactive VAIO tutorials, how-to find useful documentation such as the wireless LAN and Bluetooth technology, read the Safety Information ... ❑ Quick Start Guide - General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer with your VAIO computer. Use my VAIO Get assistance with the VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. To access Help and Support: 1 Click Start and Help and...
...owner information. ✍ Before activating the wireless functions such as general and model specific user guide on your VAIO computer by accessing interactive VAIO tutorials, how-to find useful documentation such as the wireless LAN and Bluetooth technology, read the Safety Information ... ❑ Quick Start Guide - General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer with your VAIO computer. Use my VAIO Get assistance with the VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. To access Help and Support: 1 Click Start and Help and...
User Guide
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... be included with the preinstalled software programs on your computer. See the specifications to access the help files from the help files - Information about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. To access this...
... be included with the preinstalled software programs on your computer. See the specifications to access the help files from the help files - Information about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. To access this...
User Guide
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.... ❑ 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 Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/PT/VAIO/BR/ ❑ Operating system online support web...
.... ❑ 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 Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/PT/VAIO/BR/ ❑ Operating system online support web...
User Guide
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... and most efficient services, have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find it on the computer. 2 Your computer's serial number You can find the nearest location. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at the lower right ...that is causing the problem 5 A brief description of your VAIO computer. The serial number is the last 7 digits of your new VAIO computer, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you are looking for your Sony VAIO computer. Customer Information Center If you do not find the ...
... and most efficient services, have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find it on the computer. 2 Your computer's serial number You can find the nearest location. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at the lower right ...that is causing the problem 5 A brief description of your VAIO computer. The serial number is the last 7 digits of your new VAIO computer, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you are looking for your Sony VAIO computer. Customer Information Center If you do not find the ...
User Guide
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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 11 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 11 N Getting Started This section describes how to get started using your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner...
User Guide
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...EYE camera (page 43) D WIRELESS indicator (page 16) E Disc drive indicator (page 16) F Power indicator (page 16) G ASSIST button Launches the VAIO Care while the computer is off the LCD backlight. Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports n 12 N Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to identify...and ports shown on . H DISPLAY OFF button/DISPLAY OFF indicator (page 16) Press this manual due to turn off , the ASSIST button launches the VAIO Care Rescue. Front A Built-in microphone (monaural) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 16) C Built-in speakers (stereo) L Bottom...
...EYE camera (page 43) D WIRELESS indicator (page 16) E Disc drive indicator (page 16) F Power indicator (page 16) G ASSIST button Launches the VAIO Care while the computer is off the LCD backlight. Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports n 12 N Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to identify...and ports shown on . H DISPLAY OFF button/DISPLAY OFF indicator (page 16) Press this manual due to turn off , the ASSIST button launches the VAIO Care Rescue. Front A Built-in microphone (monaural) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 16) C Built-in speakers (stereo) L Bottom...
User Guide
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...Started > Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition n 24 N Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition Updating Your Computer Be sure to download the updates. The VAIO Update automatically notifies you of new updates available on the Internet, and downloads and installs 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. !
...Started > Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition n 24 N Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition Updating Your Computer Be sure to download the updates. The VAIO Update automatically notifies you of new updates available on the Internet, and downloads and installs 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. !
User Guide
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...the Windows does not start. Launch the VAIO Care whenever a problem is off launches the VAIO Care Rescue. To launch the VAIO Care ❑ On models with the ASSIST button Press the ASSIST button while your computer in Optimum Condition n 25 N Using the VAIO Care With the VAIO Care, you can be used to ...recover your computer is on. ❑ On models without the ASSIST button Click Start, All Programs, VAIO Care, and VAIO Care. ✍ See the help file included with the ASSIST button, pressing the ASSIST button while the computer is found on your computer to keep...
...the Windows does not start. Launch the VAIO Care whenever a problem is off launches the VAIO Care Rescue. To launch the VAIO Care ❑ On models with the ASSIST button Press the ASSIST button while your computer in Optimum Condition n 25 N Using the VAIO Care With the VAIO Care, you can be used to ...recover your computer is on. ❑ On models without the ASSIST button Click Start, All Programs, VAIO Care, and VAIO Care. ✍ See the help file included with the ASSIST button, pressing the ASSIST button while the computer is found on your computer to keep...
User Guide
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... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 27) ❑ Using the Mouse (page 34) ❑ Using the Touch Screen (page 39) ❑ Using the Built-in ...
... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 27) ❑ Using the Mouse (page 34) ❑ Using the Touch Screen (page 39) ❑ Using the Built-in ...