Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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... Handling of your notebook computer, by placing the computer on porous surfaces. Do not block your computer's air vents, located on the bottom of Your VAIO® Computer Proper Handling Use your computer on a clean dry, stable surface. The heat can block the computer's air vents. Use only specified peripheral equipment...
... Handling of your notebook computer, by placing the computer on porous surfaces. Do not block your computer's air vents, located on the bottom of Your VAIO® Computer Proper Handling Use your computer on a clean dry, stable surface. The heat can block the computer's air vents. Use only specified peripheral equipment...
Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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... or cords. 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: § Shut down the computer § Unplug it again IMPORTANT Do not use any objects on top of 5 Use...
... or cords. 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: § Shut down the computer § Unplug it again IMPORTANT Do not use any objects on top of 5 Use...
Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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.... Using the AC adaptor Make sure that was delivered with a 3 pin power cable, use or being fully charged, it on the notebook casing. Sony cannot guarantee product safety when non-original AC adaptors are used . This is in a cold environment. For safety reasons this model. only use ....176;C) to avoid counterfeit products. § Do not leave battery packs in a well ventilated area with the VAIO PC and/or AC adaptor. You can purchase AC Adaptors directly from official Sony resellers to 86°F (30°C). During operation the AC adaptor might get warm, make sure the AC...
.... Using the AC adaptor Make sure that was delivered with a 3 pin power cable, use or being fully charged, it on the notebook casing. Sony cannot guarantee product safety when non-original AC adaptors are used . This is in a cold environment. For safety reasons this model. only use ....176;C) to avoid counterfeit products. § Do not leave battery packs in a well ventilated area with the VAIO PC and/or AC adaptor. You can purchase AC Adaptors directly from official Sony resellers to 86°F (30°C). During operation the AC adaptor might get warm, make sure the AC...
Safety Information
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... UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. Use of such software is subject to the terms and conditions of your Sony Service Center. Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. For customers in USA and Canada Pour les utilisateurs aux Etats-Unis et au Canada...FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR SUCH OTHER INFORMATION. All rights reserved. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC. SONY ALSO ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY, AND SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES TO, OR VIRUSES THAT MAY INFECT, YOUR COMPUTER EQUIPMENT, OR ...
... UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. Use of such software is subject to the terms and conditions of your Sony Service Center. Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. For customers in USA and Canada Pour les utilisateurs aux Etats-Unis et au Canada...FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR SUCH OTHER INFORMATION. All rights reserved. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC. SONY ALSO ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY, AND SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES TO, OR VIRUSES THAT MAY INFECT, YOUR COMPUTER EQUIPMENT, OR ...
Safety Information
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... / Product Activation Requirements Certain software product(s) included with the interoperability specifications established by Internet or telephone (toll charges may require a fee and credit card information. Sony, VAIO, and the VAIO logo are available to applicable end user agreements and full compliance with participating financial institutions. customers only. Use of...
... / Product Activation Requirements Certain software product(s) included with the interoperability specifications established by Internet or telephone (toll charges may require a fee and credit card information. Sony, VAIO, and the VAIO logo are available to applicable end user agreements and full compliance with participating financial institutions. customers only. Use of...
Safety Information
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...the air vents leads to 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.ca/support/ for use the computer and/or the AC adapter while covered or wrapped ...until it completely, unplug the AC adapter or the power cable from mains voltage. direct sunlight; strong magnets or speakers that is at http://www.sony.com/vaio. ❑ Do not use or store your computer in particular Section 820.93. 4 Information about compatible models can cause internal overheating, resulting ...
...the air vents leads to 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.ca/support/ for use the computer and/or the AC adapter while covered or wrapped ...until it completely, unplug the AC adapter or the power cable from mains voltage. direct sunlight; strong magnets or speakers that is at http://www.sony.com/vaio. ❑ Do not use or store your computer in particular Section 820.93. 4 Information about compatible models can cause internal overheating, resulting ...
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 have questions about this product, you can write... may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Declaration 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 have questions about this product, you can write... may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: PCG-21511L, PCG-21512L Responsible Party...
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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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... Up Your Computer 19 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 26 Using the Power Saving Mode 27 Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition .......... 30 Using Your VAIO Computer 33 Using the Keyboard 34 Using the Mouse 41 Using the Touch Screen 46 Using Special-function Buttons 51 Using the Quick Web Access... Display Modes 106 Using the Multiple Monitors Function 107 Connecting an External Microphone 109 Connecting a USB Device 110 Connecting an i.LINK Device 112 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 114 Setting the Password 115 Using Intel(R) VT 121 Using the...
... Up Your Computer 19 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 26 Using the Power Saving Mode 27 Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition .......... 30 Using Your VAIO Computer 33 Using the Keyboard 34 Using the Mouse 41 Using the Touch Screen 46 Using Special-function Buttons 51 Using the Quick Web Access... Display Modes 106 Using the Multiple Monitors Function 107 Connecting an External Microphone 109 Connecting a USB Device 110 Connecting an i.LINK Device 112 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 114 Setting the Password 115 Using Intel(R) VT 121 Using the...
User Guide
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...options, and supplied items may look slightly different from those of your computer. External views illustrated in this Sony VAIO® computer and welcome to the 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 customers in ...
...options, and supplied items may look slightly different from those of your computer. External views illustrated in this Sony VAIO® computer and welcome to the 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 customers in ...
User Guide
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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. 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. 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 VAIO computer. 1. 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. Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide -
User Guide
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..., creating Recovery Media, and more. Get started with my VAIO Get help with the VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. ❑ Program help menu on the model you need. Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your computer. To access...
..., creating Recovery Media, and more. Get started with my VAIO Get help with the VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. ❑ Program help menu on the model you need. Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your computer. To access...
User Guide
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...Database 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://www.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 Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/PT/VAIO/BR/ ❑ Operating...
...Database 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://www.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 Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/PT/VAIO/BR/ ❑ Operating...
User Guide
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... Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the setup of your new VAIO computer, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. In order to receive the fastest and most efficient services, have the following information readily available:... 1 Your VAIO computer model You can assist with a Sony certified technician at www.sonystyle.com/backstage to find it at our site, you might need. Customer Information...
... Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the setup of your new VAIO computer, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. In order to receive the fastest and most efficient services, have the following information readily available:... 1 Your VAIO computer model You can assist with a Sony certified technician at www.sonystyle.com/backstage to find it at our site, you might need. Customer Information...
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 30) Before starting your VAIO computer. !
... Your Computer Safely (page 26) ❑ Using the Power Saving Mode (page 27) ❑ Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition (page 30) 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 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 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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...performance checks and tune-ups on your computer in Optimum Condition n 32 N Using the VAIO Care With the VAIO Care, you can be used to recover your computer to solve the problem. To launch the VAIO Care ❑ On models with the ASSIST button Press the ASSIST button while your computer... is off launches the VAIO Care Rescue. On models with the VAIO Care for example, when the Windows does not start. Launch the VAIO Care whenever a problem is found on . ❑ On models without the ASSIST button Click ...
...performance checks and tune-ups on your computer in Optimum Condition n 32 N Using the VAIO Care With the VAIO Care, you can be used to recover your computer to solve the problem. To launch the VAIO Care ❑ On models with the ASSIST button Press the ASSIST button while your computer... is off launches the VAIO Care Rescue. On models with the VAIO Care for example, when the Windows does not start. Launch the VAIO Care whenever a problem is found on . ❑ On models without the ASSIST button Click ...
User Guide
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... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 34) ❑ Using the Mouse (page 41) ❑ Using the Touch Screen (page 46) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (...
... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 34) ❑ Using the Mouse (page 41) ❑ Using the Touch Screen (page 46) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (...
User Guide
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The wireless keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with the HDMI/VIDEO input function (page 69). n 34 N You cannot use the wireless keyboard in conjunction with additional keys that perform specific functions. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard Using the Keyboard A wireless keyboard is supplied with your computer.
The wireless keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with the HDMI/VIDEO input function (page 69). n 34 N You cannot use the wireless keyboard in conjunction with additional keys that perform specific functions. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard Using the Keyboard A wireless keyboard is supplied with your computer.
User Guide
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... keyboard to use the wireless keyboard, remove the battery compartment cover (1) from the bottom of keyboard: approximately 33 feet (10 m) from battery leakage. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 35 N Using the Wireless Keyboard One alkaline AA battery is left unused for an extended period of time, remove the battery...
... keyboard to use the wireless keyboard, remove the battery compartment cover (1) from the bottom of keyboard: approximately 33 feet (10 m) from battery leakage. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 35 N Using the Wireless Keyboard One alkaline AA battery is left unused for an extended period of time, remove the battery...