Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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... stationary and portable environments: Position of the computer may be used in a neutral, comfortable position while using your computer - Sit in a chair with good back support.
... stationary and portable environments: Position of the computer may be used in a neutral, comfortable position while using your computer - Sit in a chair with good back support.
Safety Information
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...power cable from mains voltage. Always use the computer on 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. ❑ Do not use or store your computer in contact with your skin. ...NFPA 70, the National Electrical Code (NEC), in Canada. mechanical vibration or shock; For the State of the product, be found at http://www.sony.ca/support/ for customers in particular Section 820.93. 4 Ensure the AC adapter operates in cloth. moisture or rain; If the item needs to be replaced...
...power cable from mains voltage. Always use the computer on 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. ❑ Do not use or store your computer in contact with your skin. ...NFPA 70, the National Electrical Code (NEC), in Canada. mechanical vibration or shock; For the State of the product, be found at http://www.sony.ca/support/ for customers in particular Section 820.93. 4 Ensure the AC adapter operates in cloth. moisture or rain; If the item needs to be replaced...
Safety Information
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... 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 can write to the following two conditions: (1) this... Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127, USA Telephone: (For FCC-related matters only.) 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: PCG-21511L, PCG-21512L Responsible Party...
... 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 can write to the following two conditions: (1) this... Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127, USA Telephone: (For FCC-related matters only.) 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: PCG-21511L, PCG-21512L Responsible Party...
Safety Information
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VAIO Support Homepage http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ (USA) http://www.sony.ca/support/ (Canada: English) http://www.fr.sony.ca/support (Canada: French) http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA/ (Latin American area) http://esupport.sony.com/PT/VAIO/BR/ (Brazil) © 2011 Sony Corporation / Printed in China 4-272-612-11(1)
VAIO Support Homepage http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ (USA) http://www.sony.ca/support/ (Canada: English) http://www.fr.sony.ca/support (Canada: French) http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA/ (Latin American area) http://esupport.sony.com/PT/VAIO/BR/ (Brazil) © 2011 Sony Corporation / Printed in China 4-272-612-11(1)
User Guide
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...be available on 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://www.sony.ca/support/ (English) http://www.fr.sony.ca/support (French) ❑ For customers in Spanish...-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA ❑ For ...
...be available on 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://www.sony.ca/support/ (English) http://www.fr.sony.ca/support (French) ❑ For customers in Spanish...-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA ❑ For ...
User Guide
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Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - An overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide ❑ Safety Information - Safety guidelines and owner information. ✍ Before activating the wireless functions such as the wireless LAN and BLUETOOTH technology, read the Safety Information carefully. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n5 N Finding More about Your VAIO Computer This section provides support information about your VAIO computer. 1.
Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - An overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide ❑ Safety Information - Safety guidelines and owner information. ✍ Before activating the wireless functions such as the wireless LAN and BLUETOOTH technology, read the Safety Information carefully. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n5 N Finding More about Your VAIO Computer This section provides support information about your VAIO computer. 1.
User Guide
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... specifications, and system and software information. On-screen Documentation ❑ VAIO User Guide - To access Help and Support: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Choose from the help menu on the model you need. Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO... computer. General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer including support and troubleshooting information. You may be included with the VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. ❑ Program help with your VAIO computer by accessing useful information...
... specifications, and system and software information. On-screen Documentation ❑ VAIO User Guide - To access Help and Support: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Choose from the help menu on the model you need. Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO... computer. General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer including support and troubleshooting information. You may be included with the VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. ❑ Program help with your VAIO computer by accessing useful information...
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... More about Your VAIO Computer n7 N 3. For operating system support, you can visit Microsoft customer support at http://support.microsoft.com/directory/. Support Web Sites ❑ Sony online support web site The Sony online support web site provides instant access to information on commonly encountered problems....corresponding solutions online. ❑ For customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ❑ For customers in Canada http://www.sony.ca/support/ (English) http://www.fr.sony.ca/support (French) ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries...
... More about Your VAIO Computer n7 N 3. For operating system support, you can visit Microsoft customer support at http://support.microsoft.com/directory/. Support Web Sites ❑ Sony online support web site The Sony online support web site provides instant access to information on commonly encountered problems....corresponding solutions online. ❑ For customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ❑ For customers in Canada http://www.sony.ca/support/ (English) http://www.fr.sony.ca/support (French) ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries...
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... of the display on your new VAIO computer, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you might need. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at the lower right corner of your VAIO computer. Customer Information Center If you do not find the information you... may call Sony directly. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the setup of the problem 5. Visit the web site at a U.S. You can find...
... of the display on your new VAIO computer, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you might need. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at the lower right corner of your VAIO computer. Customer Information Center If you do not find the information you... may call Sony directly. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the setup of the problem 5. Visit the web site at a U.S. You can find...
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... level of the computer may make you . A footrest may strain eyes, muscles, or tendons. ❑ Furniture and posture - Keep your forearms horizontal, with good back support. Sit in a chair with your computer. Let your upper arms hang naturally at your feet are flat on the floor.
... level of the computer may make you . A footrest may strain eyes, muscles, or tendons. ❑ Furniture and posture - Keep your forearms horizontal, with good back support. Sit in a chair with your computer. Let your upper arms hang naturally at your feet are flat on the floor.
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However, they cannot be used simultaneously. *2 Compliant with the USB 3.0 standard are compliant with the USB 2.0/3.0 standards. USB ports that are identifiable by their blue color. Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Left n 16 N A Media Access indicator (page 18) B "Memory Stick Duo"/SD memory card combined slot*1 (page 77), (page 84) C USB ports*2 (page 110) D i.LINK 4-pin (S400) port (page 112) E Headphones jack (page 101) F Microphone jack (page 109) G ASSIST button (page 51) *1 Supports Duo-size "Memory Stick" and the SD memory card.
However, they cannot be used simultaneously. *2 Compliant with the USB 3.0 standard are compliant with the USB 2.0/3.0 standards. USB ports that are identifiable by their blue color. Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Left n 16 N A Media Access indicator (page 18) B "Memory Stick Duo"/SD memory card combined slot*1 (page 77), (page 84) C USB ports*2 (page 110) D i.LINK 4-pin (S400) port (page 112) E Headphones jack (page 101) F Microphone jack (page 109) G ASSIST button (page 51) *1 Supports Duo-size "Memory Stick" and the SD memory card.
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... from the power source, and then wait about an hour until the computer cools down before proceeding. While your computer is within the range of supported weight of your mounting system. ! Getting Started > Setting Up Your Computer n 21 N Preparing for Wall Mounting Four screws, which are compliant with the Video Electronics...
... from the power source, and then wait about an hour until the computer cools down before proceeding. While your computer is within the range of supported weight of your mounting system. ! Getting Started > Setting Up Your Computer n 21 N Preparing for Wall Mounting Four screws, which are compliant with the Video Electronics...
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... to lock the scroll action and control the movement by moving the entire mouse (the scroll function is turned on or connected with applications that support it). Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Mouse n 43 N A Left button Click or double-click the left button to select items. To drag and drop...
... to lock the scroll action and control the movement by moving the entire mouse (the scroll function is turned on or connected with applications that support it). Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Mouse n 43 N A Left button Click or double-click the left button to select items. To drag and drop...
User Guide
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.... This gesture is disabled while you are using the HDMI/VIDEO input function. Your computer is equivalent to a right-click with two optical sensors and supports multi-touch input of your computer's touch screen enable direct interaction with a mouse. Gesture Tap Double-tap Press-and-hold Press-and-tap Drag Description...
.... This gesture is disabled while you are using the HDMI/VIDEO input function. Your computer is equivalent to a right-click with two optical sensors and supports multi-touch input of your computer's touch screen enable direct interaction with a mouse. Gesture Tap Double-tap Press-and-hold Press-and-tap Drag Description...
User Guide
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... data to single-sided DVD-RAM discs (2.6 GB) compliant with the capacity of 50 GB). *5 Writing data to Ultra Speed CD-RW discs is not supported. PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CD-ROM CD-R/RW DVD-ROM DVD-R/RW DVD+R/ RW DVD+R DL...computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc™ media, depending on your computer does not support BD-RE Disc media in Version 1.0 format and Blu-ray Disc media with a cartridge. *4 Supports writing data to BD-R Part1 Version 1.1/1.2/1.3 discs (single-layer discs with the capacity of 25 GB, dual...
... data to single-sided DVD-RAM discs (2.6 GB) compliant with the capacity of 50 GB). *5 Writing data to Ultra Speed CD-RW discs is not supported. PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CD-ROM CD-R/RW DVD-ROM DVD-R/RW DVD+R/ RW DVD+R DL...computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc™ media, depending on your computer does not support BD-RE Disc media in Version 1.0 format and Blu-ray Disc media with a cartridge. *4 Supports writing data to BD-R Part1 Version 1.1/1.2/1.3 discs (single-layer discs with the capacity of 25 GB, dual...
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...If the region setting on the optical disc drive does not match the region coding on the disc, playback is not supported. ! Some content may not support movie playback on the disc package carefully to check both playback and recording compatibility with your external display is designed to ...playback discs that are required for some music discs encoded with discs that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Sony does NOT ...
...If the region setting on the optical disc drive does not match the region coding on the disc, playback is not supported. ! Some content may not support movie playback on the disc package carefully to check both playback and recording compatibility with your external display is designed to ...playback discs that are required for some music discs encoded with discs that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Sony does NOT ...
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The hybrid TV tuner board supports both NTSC and ATSC signals but you must change your TV connection setup to find out about the configuration of your computer. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the TV Function n 62 N Using the TV Function Your computer may not be available on your computer. The Windows Media Center included in this section may have a TV tuner board installed. Some features and options in your operating system enables TV program viewing, recording and playback. See the specifications to switch the receiving signal type.
The hybrid TV tuner board supports both NTSC and ATSC signals but you must change your TV connection setup to find out about the configuration of your computer. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the TV Function n 62 N Using the TV Function Your computer may not be available on your computer. The Windows Media Center included in this section may have a TV tuner board installed. Some features and options in your operating system enables TV program viewing, recording and playback. See the specifications to switch the receiving signal type.
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... avoid possible damage from the bottom of your computer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Remote Commander n 74 N Using the Remote Commander If your computer supports the TV function (page 62), then a remote commander is not going to be available on your computer. Before attempting to use the remote commander, remove...
... avoid possible damage from the bottom of your computer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Remote Commander n 74 N Using the Remote Commander If your computer supports the TV function (page 62), then a remote commander is not going to be available on your computer. Before attempting to use the remote commander, remove...
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For the latest information about "Memory Stick", visit http://www.sony.net/memorycard/. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 77 N Using "Memory Stick" "Memory Stick" is removable, it can accommodate the following sizes and types ... SD memory card slot. Because it is a compact, portable, and versatile IC recording media especially designed for external data storage. Your computer supports only Duo-size "Memory stick", and does not support standard-size "Memory Stick". ✍ The "Memory Stick Duo" slot also works as digital cameras, mobile phones, and other devices.
For the latest information about "Memory Stick", visit http://www.sony.net/memorycard/. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 77 N Using "Memory Stick" "Memory Stick" is removable, it can accommodate the following sizes and types ... SD memory card slot. Because it is a compact, portable, and versatile IC recording media especially designed for external data storage. Your computer supports only Duo-size "Memory stick", and does not support standard-size "Memory Stick". ✍ The "Memory Stick Duo" slot also works as digital cameras, mobile phones, and other devices.
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... allocation unit and file system may cause a malfunction. ✍ The formatting process will be completed more quickly if you want to format the media and supports "Memory Stick" when formatting the media. This could cause a malfunction. 1 Locate the "Memory Stick Duo" slot (page 16). 2 Carefully slide "Memory Stick" into the slot...
... allocation unit and file system may cause a malfunction. ✍ The formatting process will be completed more quickly if you want to format the media and supports "Memory Stick" when formatting the media. This could cause a malfunction. 1 Locate the "Memory Stick Duo" slot (page 16). 2 Carefully slide "Memory Stick" into the slot...