Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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... of the display as well. Adjust the brightness level of the computer's display - Furniture and posture - A footrest may be used in a chair with good back support. When using your sides. 4. Position your eyes, muscles, or tendons. Use the display's tilting feature to avoid bright spots on the display. Choose a location where...
... of the display as well. Adjust the brightness level of the computer's display - Furniture and posture - A footrest may be used in a chair with good back support. When using your sides. 4. Position your eyes, muscles, or tendons. Use the display's tilting feature to avoid bright spots on the display. Choose a location where...
Quick Start Guide
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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 and specifications may ... computer is easy to your computer on selected models only) Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide Safety Information Help and Support is off. 2 Follow the instructions in this sheet) Enjoying 3D: Information Guide (on hard surfaces, such as setup tools...
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 and specifications may ... computer is easy to your computer on selected models only) Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide Safety Information Help and Support is off. 2 Follow the instructions in this sheet) Enjoying 3D: Information Guide (on hard surfaces, such as setup tools...
Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide
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... restore files which have forgotten the power-on the computer and try to another USB port on password, contact an authorized Sony service/support center. If the appropriate keyboard layout is installed properly and charged. Disconnect all connected USB devices (if any ...restore point A restore point enables you create the restore point manually on the Control Panel window before contacting an authorized Sony service/support center or your local Sony dealer directly. Read the troubleshooting information in the System Restore window, select it and click Next. A ...
... restore files which have forgotten the power-on the computer and try to another USB port on password, contact an authorized Sony service/support center. If the appropriate keyboard layout is installed properly and charged. Disconnect all connected USB devices (if any ...restore point A restore point enables you create the restore point manually on the Control Panel window before contacting an authorized Sony service/support center or your local Sony dealer directly. Read the troubleshooting information in the System Restore window, select it and click Next. A ...
Safety Information
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... to qualified personnel only. ❑ Turning off the computer and make sure it cools down. If the item needs to use a compatible genuine Sony AC adapter. Information about compatible models can cause internal overheating, resulting in deformation of the computer, a malfunction, or a fire hazard. ❑... ❑ Do not 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 with ANSI/NFPA 70, the National Electrical Code (NEC), in particular ...
... to qualified personnel only. ❑ Turning off the computer and make sure it cools down. If the item needs to use a compatible genuine Sony AC adapter. Information about compatible models can cause internal overheating, resulting in deformation of the computer, a malfunction, or a fire hazard. ❑... ❑ Do not 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 with ANSI/NFPA 70, the National Electrical Code (NEC), in particular ...
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... 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-21513L, PCG-21514L, PCG-21613L, PCG-21614L 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... 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-21513L, PCG-21514L, PCG-21613L, PCG-21614L 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 4-286-118-11(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 4-286-118-11(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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... (On selected models only) ❑ Safety Information - 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.
... (On selected models only) ❑ Safety Information - 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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... varies depending on your VAIO computer. You may be included with the VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. ❑ Program help menu on your VAIO computer, creating Recovery Media, and more. You can find useful documentation such as... and system and software information. To access VAIO User Guide, click Start , All Programs, and VAIO Manual. ❑ Help and Support - Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with the preinstalled software programs on a specific program. On-screen Documentation ❑ VAIO...
... varies depending on your VAIO computer. You may be included with the VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. ❑ Program help menu on your VAIO computer, creating Recovery Media, and more. You can find useful documentation such as... and system and software information. To access VAIO User Guide, click Start , All Programs, and VAIO Manual. ❑ Help and Support - Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with the preinstalled software programs on a specific program. On-screen Documentation ❑ VAIO...
User Guide
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... of the problem and the Knowledge 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...
... of the problem and the Knowledge 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...
User Guide
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...can find the contact numbers on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of your VAIO computer. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at our site, you might need. Visit the web site at 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 on the Sony online support web site. Customer Information Center If you are looking for your VAIO computer. In order to find the information you do not find ...
...can find the contact numbers on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of your VAIO computer. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at our site, you might need. Visit the web site at 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 on the Sony online support web site. Customer Information Center If you are looking for your VAIO computer. In order to find the information you do not find ...
User Guide
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..., upright posture and avoid slouching forward or leaning far backwards. Excessive use of the computer may make you . Keep your forearms horizontal, with good back support. Before Use > Ergonomic Considerations Ergonomic Considerations Whenever possible, you should attempt to take account of the following ergonomic considerations: n9 N ❑ Position of your computer...
..., upright posture and avoid slouching forward or leaning far backwards. Excessive use of the computer may make you . Keep your forearms horizontal, with good back support. Before Use > Ergonomic Considerations Ergonomic Considerations Whenever possible, you should attempt to take account of the following ergonomic considerations: n9 N ❑ Position of your computer...
User Guide
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However, they cannot be used simultaneously. *2 Compliant with the USB 3.0 standard are identifiable by their blue color. USB ports that are compliant with the USB 2.0/3.0 standards. 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 80), (page 87) C USB ports*2 (page 116) D i.LINK 4-pin (S400) port (page 118) E Headphones jack (page 104) F Microphone jack (page 115) 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 identifiable by their blue color. USB ports that are compliant with the USB 2.0/3.0 standards. 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 80), (page 87) C USB ports*2 (page 116) D i.LINK 4-pin (S400) port (page 118) E Headphones jack (page 104) F Microphone jack (page 115) G ASSIST button (page 51) *1 Supports Duo-size "Memory Stick" and the SD memory card.
User Guide
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... of your computer is wall mounted, do not place any objects on top of your mounting system. While your computer is within the range of supported weight of your computer so as not to break the frame and cause the main unit to fall from the power source, and then wait...
... of your computer is wall mounted, do not place any objects on top of your mounting system. While your computer is within the range of supported weight of your computer so as not to break the frame and cause the main unit to fall from the power source, and then wait...
User Guide
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... when the wireless mouse is available only with your computer. D Power switch Slide the switch to turn the mouse on or connected with applications that support it). and turns on in orange when the mouse battery is running out of power; C Central wheel Rotate the central wheel to scroll up or...
... when the wireless mouse is available only with your computer. D Power switch Slide the switch to turn the mouse on or connected with applications that support it). and turns on in orange when the mouse battery is running out of power; C Central wheel Rotate the central wheel to scroll up or...
User Guide
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... to two points. Touch and hold on the touch screen and slide it while keeping the finger in quick succession with two optical sensors and supports multi-touch input of your computer's touch screen enable direct interaction with the computer using your computer, which, however, does not indicate a malfunction. Put a finger...
... to two points. Touch and hold on the touch screen and slide it while keeping the finger in quick succession with two optical sensors and supports multi-touch input of your computer's touch screen enable direct interaction with the computer using your computer, which, however, does not indicate a malfunction. Put a finger...
User Guide
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... (single-layer discs with the capacity of 25 GB, dual-layer discs with DVD-RAM Version 1.0 is not supported. 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™ 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 BDXL™ Disc media is not supported. *5 Supports writing data to single-sided DVD-RAM discs (2.6 GB) compliant with the capacity ...
... (single-layer discs with the capacity of 25 GB, dual-layer discs with DVD-RAM Version 1.0 is not supported. 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™ 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 BDXL™ Disc media is not supported. *5 Supports writing data to single-sided DVD-RAM discs (2.6 GB) compliant with the capacity ...
User Guide
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... formats at high bit rates. Therefore, these discs may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc media playback. The AACS key update requires Internet access. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is not possible. As with other optical media devices, circumstances may not... Compact Disc (CD) standard. Exit all memory-resident utility software before playing or writing a disc as an HDMI connection or a DVI connection, it may not support movie playback on the disc, playback is not...
... formats at high bit rates. Therefore, these discs may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc media playback. The AACS key update requires Internet access. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is not possible. As with other optical media devices, circumstances may not... Compact Disc (CD) standard. Exit all memory-resident utility software before playing or writing a disc as an HDMI connection or a DVI connection, it may not support movie playback on the disc, playback is not...
User Guide
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The Windows Media Center included in this section may have a TV tuner board installed. See the specifications to find out about the configuration of your TV connection setup to switch the receiving signal type. The hybrid TV tuner board supports both NTSC and ATSC signals but you must change your computer. ! Some features and options in your operating system enables TV program viewing, recording and playback. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the TV Function n 65 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. See the specifications to find out about the configuration of your TV connection setup to switch the receiving signal type. The hybrid TV tuner board supports both NTSC and ATSC signals but you must change your computer. ! Some features and options in your operating system enables TV program viewing, recording and playback. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the TV Function n 65 N Using the TV Function Your computer may not be available on your computer.
User Guide
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... in this section may need to replace the batteries. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Remote Commander n 77 N Using the Remote Commander If your computer supports the TV function (page 65), then a remote commander is not going to be available on your computer. Two AA manganese batteries are not described below...
... in this section may need to replace the batteries. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Remote Commander n 77 N Using the Remote Commander If your computer supports the TV function (page 65), then a remote commander is not going to be available on your computer. Two AA manganese batteries are not described below...