Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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Care and Handling of 5 For example, materials such as rugs, blankets, couches, beds or curtains, can cause discomfort. 1 of Your VAIO® Computer Proper Handling Use your computer on a clean dry, stable surface. The heat can block the computer's air vents. If this occurs, wait at 1-...
Care and Handling of 5 For example, materials such as rugs, blankets, couches, beds or curtains, can cause discomfort. 1 of Your VAIO® Computer Proper Handling Use your computer on a clean dry, stable surface. The heat can block the computer's air vents. If this occurs, wait at 1-...
Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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... 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. 2 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. Cleaning your computer, as the electromagnetic field of the equipment may damage ...
... 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. 2 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. Cleaning your computer, as the electromagnetic field of the equipment may damage ...
Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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... it on the notebook casing. This is properly connected to 86°F (30°C). You can purchase AC Adaptors directly from official Sony resellers to discharge the battery pack before using your computer and recharge the battery pack before recharging. § If the battery pack quickly...does not indicate a malfunction, because the battery pack will gradually discharge over time even when not in a well ventilated area with the VAIO PC and/or AC adaptor. If an unauthorized battery pack is installed the results could be connected to avoid counterfeit products. 3 of ...
... it on the notebook casing. This is properly connected to 86°F (30°C). You can purchase AC Adaptors directly from official Sony resellers to discharge the battery pack before using your computer and recharge the battery pack before recharging. § If the battery pack quickly...does not indicate a malfunction, because the battery pack will gradually discharge over time even when not in a well ventilated area with the VAIO PC and/or AC adaptor. If an unauthorized battery pack is installed the results could be connected to avoid counterfeit products. 3 of ...
Quick Start Guide
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...Help and Support. LCD Screen/Touch Screen Handling Do not exert pressure on selected models only. Click Start, All Programs, VAIO Care, and VAIO Care. Create your Recovery Media Create your own Recovery Media immediately, so that you can restore your computer to manage wireless... use. 3 On selected models only. VPCL1 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 and are...
...Help and Support. LCD Screen/Touch Screen Handling Do not exert pressure on selected models only. Click Start, All Programs, VAIO Care, and VAIO Care. Create your Recovery Media Create your own Recovery Media immediately, so that you can restore your computer to manage wireless... use. 3 On selected models only. VPCL1 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 and are...
Safety Information
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Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. SONY ALSO ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY, AND SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES TO, OR VIRUSES THAT MAY INFECT, YOUR COMPUTER EQUIPMENT, OR OTHER PROPERTY ON ..., TEXT, IMAGES, VIDEO, OR AUDIO FROM ANY DESCRIBED WEB SITE. COPIES OF COPYRIGHTED INFORMATION MAY ONLY BE MADE FOR LEGALLY PERMISSIBLE PURPOSES. Some of your Sony Service Center. This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in part, may not be reproduced, translated, or reduced to any machine-readable...
Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. SONY ALSO ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY, AND SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES TO, OR VIRUSES THAT MAY INFECT, YOUR COMPUTER EQUIPMENT, OR OTHER PROPERTY ON ..., TEXT, IMAGES, VIDEO, OR AUDIO FROM ANY DESCRIBED WEB SITE. COPIES OF COPYRIGHTED INFORMATION MAY ONLY BE MADE FOR LEGALLY PERMISSIBLE PURPOSES. Some of your Sony Service Center. This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in part, may not be reproduced, translated, or reduced to any machine-readable...
Safety Information
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..., and may be completed by Internet or telephone (toll charges may require prior arrangements with participating financial institutions. Sony, VAIO, and the VAIO logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of the software product(s) requires agreement to online service providers may require an... this computer may include features such as copy protection and content management technology. Important information for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO® computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that are available to software may require...
..., and may be completed by Internet or telephone (toll charges may require prior arrangements with participating financial institutions. Sony, VAIO, and the VAIO logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of the software product(s) requires agreement to online service providers may require an... this computer may include features such as copy protection and content management technology. Important information for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO® computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that are available to software may require...
Safety Information
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...; The socket-outlet shall be installed near a pacemaker, make sure it is at http://www.sony.ca/support/ for any interference that you , visit the Sony online support Web site at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA or at least 8 inches / 20 cm away from the pacemaker. ...❑ Sony is not responsible for customers in a location subject to malfunction. ❑ If using wireless...
...; The socket-outlet shall be installed near a pacemaker, make sure it is at http://www.sony.ca/support/ for any interference that you , visit the Sony online support Web site at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA or at least 8 inches / 20 cm away from the pacemaker. ...❑ Sony is not responsible for customers in a location subject to malfunction. ❑ If using wireless...
Safety Information
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...Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: PCV-A1112L Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. 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 ...
...Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: PCV-A1112L Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. 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 4-192-024-11(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 4-192-024-11(1)
User Guide
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n2 N Contents Before Use 4 Finding More about Your VAIO Computer 5 Ergonomic Considerations 10 Getting Started 12 Locating Controls and Ports 13 About the Indicator...Down Your Computer Safely 26 Using the Power Saving Mode 27 Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition .......... 29 Using Your VAIO Computer 31 Using the Keyboard 32 Using the Mouse 37 Using the Touch Screen 41 Using the Built-in Camera ... an External Microphone 93 Connecting a USB Device 94 Connecting an i.LINK Device 96 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 98 Setting the Password 99 Using Intel(R) VT 106 Using the...
n2 N Contents Before Use 4 Finding More about Your VAIO Computer 5 Ergonomic Considerations 10 Getting Started 12 Locating Controls and Ports 13 About the Indicator...Down Your Computer Safely 26 Using the Power Saving Mode 27 Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition .......... 29 Using Your VAIO Computer 31 Using the Keyboard 32 Using the Mouse 37 Using the Touch Screen 41 Using the Built-in Camera ... an External Microphone 93 Connecting a USB Device 94 Connecting an i.LINK Device 96 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 98 Setting the Password 99 Using Intel(R) VT 106 Using the...
User Guide
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... out about the configuration of your purchase of this manual may not be available on your computer. External views illustrated in this Sony VAIO® computer and welcome to provide you with a state-of your computer. Before Use > n4 N Before Use Congratulations on your computer...following URLs: ❑ 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 audio, video, computing,...
... out about the configuration of your purchase of this manual may not be available on your computer. External views illustrated in this Sony VAIO® computer and welcome to provide you with a state-of your computer. Before Use > n4 N Before Use Congratulations on your computer...following URLs: ❑ 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 audio, video, computing,...
User Guide
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Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer Finding More about Your VAIO Computer This section provides support information about your VAIO computer. 1. An overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - n5 N Safety guidelines and owner information. ✍ Before activating the wireless functions such as the wireless LAN and Bluetooth technology, read the Safety Information carefully. Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide -
Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer Finding More about Your VAIO Computer This section provides support information about your VAIO computer. 1. An overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - n5 N Safety guidelines and owner information. ✍ Before activating the wireless functions such as the wireless LAN and Bluetooth technology, read the Safety Information carefully. Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide -
User Guide
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... information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer with the VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Use my VAIO Get assistance with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer. Get started with my VAIO Get help with your VAIO computer by accessing interactive VAIO tutorials, how-to find useful documentation...
... information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer with the VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Use my VAIO Get assistance with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer. Get started with my VAIO Get help with your VAIO computer by accessing interactive VAIO tutorials, how-to find useful documentation...
User Guide
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...;, wireless LAN, GPS, and wireless WAN functions. To access this on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n7 N ❑ Program help menu on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. Some features and...
...;, wireless LAN, GPS, and wireless WAN functions. To access this on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n7 N ❑ Program help menu on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. Some features and...
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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... Information Center If you do not find the contact numbers on your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n9 N 4. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only... is causing the problem 5 A brief description of the problem 5. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can assist with a Sony certified technician at a U.S. You can find the information you are looking for your Sony VAIO computer. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at the lower...
... Information Center If you do not find the contact numbers on your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n9 N 4. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only... is causing the problem 5 A brief description of the problem 5. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can assist with a Sony certified technician at a U.S. You can find the information you are looking for your Sony VAIO computer. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at the lower...
User Guide
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... Your Computer Safely (page 26) ❑ Using the Power Saving Mode (page 27) ❑ Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition (page 29) Before starting your VAIO computer. !
... Your Computer Safely (page 26) ❑ Using the Power Saving Mode (page 27) ❑ Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition (page 29) Before starting your VAIO computer. !
User Guide
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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 5 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 ...
...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. ! 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 ...
User Guide
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... ASSIST button Press the ASSIST button while 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 recover your computer. On models with the VAIO Care for example, when the Windows does not start. The VAIO Care Rescue can regularly conduct performance checks and tune-ups on your computer in Optimum Condition n 30 N Using...
... ASSIST button Press the ASSIST button while 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 recover your computer. On models with the VAIO Care for example, when the Windows does not start. The VAIO Care Rescue can regularly conduct performance checks and tune-ups on your computer in Optimum Condition n 30 N Using...
User Guide
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... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 32) ❑ Using the Mouse (page 37) ❑ Using the Touch Screen (page 41) ❑ Using the Built-in ...
... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 32) ❑ Using the Mouse (page 37) ❑ Using the Touch Screen (page 41) ❑ Using the Built-in ...