Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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... that the power cable is not cause for concern. § Keep the battery pack away from official Sony resellers to avoid counterfeit products. § Do not leave battery packs in a cold environment. However, this model. During operation the AC adaptor might get warm, make sure the AC adaptor is in the sun...
... that the power cable is not cause for concern. § Keep the battery pack away from official Sony resellers to avoid counterfeit products. § Do not leave battery packs in a cold environment. However, this model. During operation the AC adaptor might get warm, make sure the AC adaptor is in the sun...
Quick Start Guide
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...disk drive, avoid moving your computer while it into contact with your computer is required until the power indicator light turns on selected models only) Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide Safety Information Help and Support is important to the supplied Recovery, Backup ...cleaning. VPCL2 Series 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) Features ...
...disk drive, avoid moving your computer while it into contact with your computer is required until the power indicator light turns on selected models only) Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide Safety Information Help and Support is important to the supplied Recovery, Backup ...cleaning. VPCL2 Series 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) Features ...
Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide
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Why do I use . Create the Recovery Media immediately after setup. 4-272-829-11 (1) © 2011 Sony Corporation Printed in storage device contains data for more information. To restore the lost data, its backup copy is ready for use optical discs and ...; If your computer has been unstable If your builtin storage device. If the display language selection window appears, select your data stored on the model without a built-in a secure place. To recover from Recovery Media (optical discs) on the built-in this purpose. If the display language selection window...
Why do I use . Create the Recovery Media immediately after setup. 4-272-829-11 (1) © 2011 Sony Corporation Printed in storage device contains data for more information. To restore the lost data, its backup copy is ready for use optical discs and ...; If your computer has been unstable If your builtin storage device. If the display language selection window appears, select your data stored on the model without a built-in a secure place. To recover from Recovery Media (optical discs) on the built-in this purpose. If the display language selection window...
Safety Information
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..., DATA, TEXT, IMAGES, VIDEO, OR AUDIO FROM ANY DESCRIBED WEB SITE. Record the model and serial numbers in the space provided here, and keep in a secure location. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC. reserves the right to make any machine-readable form without prior written approval. .... WEB SITE INFORMATION IS OBTAINED FROM VARIOUS SOURCES AND MAY BE INACCURATE. SONY ELECTRONICS INC. For customers in USA and Canada Pour les utilisateurs aux Etats-Unis et au Canada Owner's Record The model number and serial number are subject to change without notice and may not ...
..., DATA, TEXT, IMAGES, VIDEO, OR AUDIO FROM ANY DESCRIBED WEB SITE. Record the model and serial numbers in the space provided here, and keep in a secure location. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC. reserves the right to make any machine-readable form without prior written approval. .... WEB SITE INFORMATION IS OBTAINED FROM VARIOUS SOURCES AND MAY BE INACCURATE. SONY ELECTRONICS INC. For customers in USA and Canada Pour les utilisateurs aux Etats-Unis et au Canada Owner's Record The model number and serial number are subject to change without notice and may not ...
Safety Information
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... agreement to online service providers may require a fee and credit card information. Reverse engineering or disassembly is incorporated into selected models only, has passed Wi-Fi certification and complies with the interoperability specifications established by WFA (Wi-Fi Alliance). Use of.... USE OF THE SOFTWARE PRODUCT(S) REQUIRES AGREEMENT TO APPLICABLE END USER AGREEMENTS AND FULL COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE PRODUCT ACTIVATION PROCEDURES. Sony, VAIO, and the VAIO logo are available to software may apply). Updates and additions to U.S. Product activation procedures and ...
... agreement to online service providers may require a fee and credit card information. Reverse engineering or disassembly is incorporated into selected models only, has passed Wi-Fi certification and complies with the interoperability specifications established by WFA (Wi-Fi Alliance). Use of.... USE OF THE SOFTWARE PRODUCT(S) REQUIRES AGREEMENT TO APPLICABLE END USER AGREEMENTS AND FULL COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE PRODUCT ACTIVATION PROCEDURES. Sony, VAIO, and the VAIO logo are available to software may apply). Updates and additions to U.S. Product activation procedures and ...
Safety Information
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...Electrical Code (NEC), in a location subject to ensure normal reliable operation: ❑ Do not use a compatible genuine Sony AC adapter. Information about compatible models can cause internal overheating, resulting in deformation of California, USA only Perchlorate Material - Ensure the AC adapter operates in ..., cushion or blankets, near draperies, or on hospital premises. excessive dust; and high humidity. ❑ For your safety, Sony recommends using wireless functionality near the equipment and shall be easily accessible. ❑ Do not place the AC adapter in contact with...
...Electrical Code (NEC), in a location subject to ensure normal reliable operation: ❑ Do not use a compatible genuine Sony AC adapter. Information about compatible models can cause internal overheating, resulting in deformation of California, USA only Perchlorate Material - Ensure the AC adapter operates in ..., cushion or blankets, near draperies, or on hospital premises. excessive dust; and high humidity. ❑ For your safety, Sony recommends using wireless functionality near the equipment and shall be easily accessible. ❑ Do not place the AC adapter in contact with...
Safety Information
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... must be attached to this equipment. Il est possible que d'autres versions ne soient pas conformes aux règlements techniques de la FCC. If this model manufactured for sale in the USA. The following measures: ❑ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. ❑ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver...
... must be attached to this equipment. Il est possible que d'autres versions ne soient pas conformes aux règlements techniques de la FCC. If this model manufactured for sale in the USA. The following measures: ❑ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. ❑ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver...
Safety Information
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... harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 14 Model No.: VGP-WKB11 (wireless keyboard), and VGP-WMS30 (wireless mouse) These devices comply with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name...: SONY Model No.: PCG-21513L, PCG-21514L, PCG-21613L, PCG-21614L Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Operation is subject to the Sony Customer Information Service Center at 12451 Gateway Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33913, ...
... harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 14 Model No.: VGP-WKB11 (wireless keyboard), and VGP-WMS30 (wireless mouse) These devices comply with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name...: SONY Model No.: PCG-21513L, PCG-21514L, PCG-21613L, PCG-21614L Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Operation is subject to the Sony Customer Information Service Center at 12451 Gateway Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33913, ...
User Guide
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An overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide ❑ Enjoying 3D: Information Guide (On selected models only) ❑ Safety Information - Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - Safety guidelines and owner information. ✍ Before activating the wireless functions such as the wireless ...
An overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide ❑ Enjoying 3D: Information Guide (On selected models only) ❑ Safety Information - Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - Safety guidelines and owner information. ✍ Before activating the wireless functions such as the wireless ...
User Guide
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...; 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. The available information varies depending on a specific program. You can find the answers you purchased. You may be included with your ...❑ Help and Support - Get started with my VAIO Get help with the VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. ❑ Program help files from the following categories to find useful documentation such as interactive VAIO tutorials, how-to access the help ...
...; 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. The available information varies depending on a specific program. You can find the answers you purchased. You may be included with your ...❑ Help and Support - Get started with my VAIO Get help with the VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. ❑ Program help files from the following categories to find useful documentation such as interactive VAIO tutorials, how-to access the help ...
User Guide
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... www.sonystyle.com/backstage 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 the display on the computer. 2 Your computer's serial number You can find ...of your new VAIO computer, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at a U.S. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find the information you are looking for your computer 4 The hardware component ...
... www.sonystyle.com/backstage 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 the display on the computer. 2 Your computer's serial number You can find ...of your new VAIO computer, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at a U.S. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find the information you are looking for your computer 4 The hardware component ...
User Guide
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..., pressing this sensor for an extended period of time. M (Edge Access Operation Guide button) (page 50) N 3D button*1 (page 51) O SONY logo lamp (page 129) P Remote sensor*2 Point the supplied remote commander to the mechanical design of the touch screen of your computer, some areas of... the screen surface may become warm while you are using the computer for operations. *1 On models equipped with a 3D-capable LCD screen only. *2 On selected models only. I 3D sync transmitter*1 J Built-in camera (page 55) K Built-in the background. Getting Started > ...
..., pressing this sensor for an extended period of time. M (Edge Access Operation Guide button) (page 50) N 3D button*1 (page 51) O SONY logo lamp (page 129) P Remote sensor*2 Point the supplied remote commander to the mechanical design of the touch screen of your computer, some areas of... the screen surface may become warm while you are using the computer for operations. *1 On models equipped with a 3D-capable LCD screen only. *2 On selected models only. I 3D sync transmitter*1 J Built-in camera (page 55) K Built-in the background. Getting Started > ...
User Guide
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... port (page 19) F HDMI OUTPUT port*2 (page 105) G HDMI INPUT port (page 72) H VIDEO INPUT jacks (page 72) I USB ports*3 (page 116) *1 On selected models only. *2 On models with the USB 2.0 standard. ! The area around the air exhaust vent (1) becomes extremely hot while your computer is not a malfunction. *3 Compliant with the NVIDIA...
... port (page 19) F HDMI OUTPUT port*2 (page 105) G HDMI INPUT port (page 72) H VIDEO INPUT jacks (page 72) I USB ports*3 (page 116) *1 On selected models only. *2 On models with the USB 2.0 standard. ! The area around the air exhaust vent (1) becomes extremely hot while your computer is not a malfunction. *3 Compliant with the NVIDIA...
User Guide
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...VAIO Care, you can be used to recover your computer in case of emergency, for more information. On models with the ASSIST button, pressing the ASSIST button while the computer is on. ❑ On models without the ASSIST button Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Care. ✍ See the help file ... the ASSIST button Press the ASSIST button while your computer is off launches the VAIO Care Rescue. To launch the VAIO Care ❑ 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...
...VAIO Care, you can be used to recover your computer in case of emergency, for more information. On models with the ASSIST button, pressing the ASSIST button while the computer is on. ❑ On models without the ASSIST button Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Care. ✍ See the help file ... the ASSIST button Press the ASSIST button while your computer is off launches the VAIO Care Rescue. To launch the VAIO Care ❑ 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...
User Guide
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... the touch screen function. 1 Touch and hold located at the lower right edge of the touch screen for more than two seconds. Depending on the model you purchased, the text size may distort the screen view while you are using a non-compatible software application or viewing a non-compatible web site. Using...
... the touch screen function. 1 Touch and hold located at the lower right edge of the touch screen for more than two seconds. Depending on the model you purchased, the text size may distort the screen view while you are using a non-compatible software application or viewing a non-compatible web site. Using...
User Guide
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... 35). The HDMI input or the video input is assigned to your computer. You can change the default assignment with the VAIO Control Center. *1 On models equipped with an HDMI cable. VAIO button*2 Executes the task that is selected as the audio/video input source. - The 3D button does not work...
... 35). The HDMI input or the video input is assigned to your computer. You can change the default assignment with the VAIO Control Center. *1 On models equipped with an HDMI cable. VAIO button*2 Executes the task that is selected as the audio/video input source. - The 3D button does not work...
User Guide
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...-RAM Version 1.0 is not supported. *5 Supports writing data to single-sided DVD-RAM discs (2.6 GB) compliant with DVD SuperMulti *1 The DVD SuperMulti Drive on the model you purchased. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 58 N Supported Discs Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc...
...-RAM Version 1.0 is not supported. *5 Supports writing data to single-sided DVD-RAM discs (2.6 GB) compliant with DVD SuperMulti *1 The DVD SuperMulti Drive on the model you purchased. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 58 N Supported Discs Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc...
User Guide
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the 3D Function n 64 N What you can do with the 3D function ❑ On models equipped with an HDMI cable (page 110) You cannot use the simulated 3D function while the HDMI input or the video input is selected as ...the audio/video input source. ❑ On models equipped with or without a 3D-capable LCD screen ❑ Viewing 3D images on your computer screen This function enables you are viewing 3D content on...
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the 3D Function n 64 N What you can do with the 3D function ❑ On models equipped with an HDMI cable (page 110) You cannot use the simulated 3D function while the HDMI input or the video input is selected as ...the audio/video input source. ❑ On models equipped with or without a 3D-capable LCD screen ❑ Viewing 3D images on your computer screen This function enables you are viewing 3D content on...
User Guide
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... WLAN standard IEEE 802.11a IEEE 802.11b/g IEEE 802.11n Frequency band 5 GHz 2.4 GHz 5 GHz/2.4 GHz Remarks Available only on models compliant with the IEEE 802.11b/g/n standard, only the 2.4 GHz band can be used . The IEEE 802.11g standard provides higher-speed ... Wireless LAN Using the Wireless LAN The Wireless LAN (WLAN) allows your computer. See the specifications to a network through a wireless connection. On models compliant with the IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n standard. The WLAN uses the following IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n standard, which specifies the type of your computer to...
... WLAN standard IEEE 802.11a IEEE 802.11b/g IEEE 802.11n Frequency band 5 GHz 2.4 GHz 5 GHz/2.4 GHz Remarks Available only on models compliant with the IEEE 802.11b/g/n standard, only the 2.4 GHz band can be used . The IEEE 802.11g standard provides higher-speed ... Wireless LAN Using the Wireless LAN The Wireless LAN (WLAN) allows your computer. See the specifications to a network through a wireless connection. On models compliant with the IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n standard. The WLAN uses the following IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n standard, which specifies the type of your computer to...
User Guide
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... LCD screen, refer to the Enjoying 3D: Information Guide to initialize NVIDIA 3D Vision. ❑ If your computer is not Blu-ray 3D-capable.) ! On models with a 3D-capable LCD screen, follow these steps to initialize NVIDIA 3D Vision. 1 Follow the steps in To connect a TV to your computer (page 107...) for connecting your 3D TV for detailed information on the 3D function. On models not equipped with a 3D-capable LCD screen, you can output 3D images to use the 3D glasses specified by the TV manufacturer while viewing 3D...
... LCD screen, refer to the Enjoying 3D: Information Guide to initialize NVIDIA 3D Vision. ❑ If your computer is not Blu-ray 3D-capable.) ! On models with a 3D-capable LCD screen, follow these steps to initialize NVIDIA 3D Vision. 1 Follow the steps in To connect a TV to your computer (page 107...) for connecting your 3D TV for detailed information on the 3D function. On models not equipped with a 3D-capable LCD screen, you can output 3D images to use the 3D glasses specified by the TV manufacturer while viewing 3D...
