Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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Use only specified peripheral equipment and interface cables or you experience problems: § Unplug the computer § Remove the battery pack § Contact eSupport at least one , moisture may experience problems. When your notebook computer, by placing the computer on a clean dry, stable surface. IMPORTANT Do not place your computer directly on the bottom of the unit rises during normal operation. The heat can block the computer's air vents. Care and Handling of 5 If this occurs, wait at 1-888-476-6972 IMPORTANT Proper air circulation is brought directly from a ...
Use only specified peripheral equipment and interface cables or you experience problems: § Unplug the computer § Remove the battery pack § Contact eSupport at least one , moisture may experience problems. When your notebook computer, by placing the computer on a clean dry, stable surface. IMPORTANT Do not place your computer directly on the bottom of the unit rises during normal operation. The heat can block the computer's air vents. Care and Handling of 5 If this occurs, wait at 1-888-476-6972 IMPORTANT Proper air circulation is brought directly from a ...
Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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... detergent solution. 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.
... detergent solution. 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.
Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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...sure that was delivered with a 3 pin power cable, use . If the AC adaptor was delivered with the VAIO PC and/or AC adaptor. Sony cannot guarantee product safety when third party non-original replacement battery packs are used the battery pack for this is in a cold environment. This is... a small static charge building up in use the AC adaptor with the label facing down. You can purchase AC Adaptors directly from official Sony resellers to 86°F (30°C). For safety reasons this computer should be unpredictable. § While the battery pack is no requirement to...
...sure that was delivered with a 3 pin power cable, use . If the AC adaptor was delivered with the VAIO PC and/or AC adaptor. Sony cannot guarantee product safety when third party non-original replacement battery packs are used the battery pack for this is in a cold environment. This is... a small static charge building up in use the AC adaptor with the label facing down. You can purchase AC Adaptors directly from official Sony resellers to 86°F (30°C). For safety reasons this computer should be unpredictable. § While the battery pack is no requirement to...
Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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If the disc is essential to its edges and central hole, as benzine, thinner, alcohol, commercially available cleaners, or anti-static spray) which may cause damage to wipe the surface from the center out. Never affix an adhesive label to wipe the surface of the disc from the center out. Do not use it to a disc. Wipe off any remaining moisture with water, wring it out well, and use solvents (such as shown below: Proper care of 5 For normal cleaning, hold the disc by its edges and use of the disc. Fingerprints and dust on the surface of a disc may result in an ...
If the disc is essential to its edges and central hole, as benzine, thinner, alcohol, commercially available cleaners, or anti-static spray) which may cause damage to wipe the surface from the center out. Never affix an adhesive label to wipe the surface of the disc from the center out. Do not use it to a disc. Wipe off any remaining moisture with water, wring it out well, and use solvents (such as shown below: Proper care of 5 For normal cleaning, hold the disc by its edges and use of the disc. Fingerprints and dust on the surface of a disc may result in an ...
Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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Placing the computer directly in front of the monitor. 5 of your feet are sitting in front of the chair so your computer - Use the display's tilting feature to avoid bright spots on the display. Adjust the brightness level of the display to the proper position. Take frequent breaks while using the keyboard, touch pad, or external mouse. 3. Sit in a relaxed, upright posture and avoid slouching forward or leaning far backwards. A footrest may make you : 1. You can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue by adjusting the tilt of the display as well. Lighting - Proper ...
Placing the computer directly in front of the monitor. 5 of your feet are sitting in front of the chair so your computer - Use the display's tilting feature to avoid bright spots on the display. Adjust the brightness level of the display to the proper position. Take frequent breaks while using the keyboard, touch pad, or external mouse. 3. Sit in a relaxed, upright posture and avoid slouching forward or leaning far backwards. A footrest may make you : 1. You can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue by adjusting the tilt of the display as well. Lighting - Proper ...
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 vary and are not provided with the...
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 vary and are not provided with the...
Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide
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... Care Rescue for more information. The recovery area on the USB flash drive. Create the Recovery Media immediately after setup. 4-272-829-11 (1) © 2011 Sony Corporation Printed in this area, however, there is commercially available software designed for this purpose. Keep the Recovery Media in storage device contains data for...
... Care Rescue for more information. The recovery area on the USB flash drive. Create the Recovery Media immediately after setup. 4-272-829-11 (1) © 2011 Sony Corporation Printed in this area, however, there is commercially available software designed for this purpose. Keep the Recovery Media in storage device contains data for...
Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide
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...Media Try the suggestions below : Check the condition of unsaved data. Remove the battery pack and contact an authorized Sony service/support center. A message appears notifying of either incompatibility or improper installation of delivery, the power button or the power switch is disabled... up and restore your data when you cannot start Windows When you have forgotten the power-on password, contact an authorized Sony service/support center. Restart your computer if the window prompts you cannot recover your computer using optical discs, check the discs...
...Media Try the suggestions below : Check the condition of unsaved data. Remove the battery pack and contact an authorized Sony service/support center. A message appears notifying of either incompatibility or improper installation of delivery, the power button or the power switch is disabled... up and restore your data when you cannot start Windows When you have forgotten the power-on password, contact an authorized Sony service/support center. Restart your computer if the window prompts you cannot recover your computer using optical discs, check the discs...
Safety Information
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... in the space provided here, and keep in part without notice. WEB SITE INFORMATION IS OBTAINED FROM VARIOUS SOURCES AND MAY BE INACCURATE. SONY ALSO ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY, AND SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES TO, OR VIRUSES THAT MAY INFECT, YOUR COMPUTER EQUIPMENT, OR OTHER...reproduced, translated, or reduced to the model and serial numbers when you call your VAIO® computer. All rights reserved. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC. Some of a separate user license agreement. Reproduction in whole or in a secure location. PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL,...
... in the space provided here, and keep in part without notice. WEB SITE INFORMATION IS OBTAINED FROM VARIOUS SOURCES AND MAY BE INACCURATE. SONY ALSO ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY, AND SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES TO, OR VIRUSES THAT MAY INFECT, YOUR COMPUTER EQUIPMENT, OR OTHER...reproduced, translated, or reduced to the model and serial numbers when you call your VAIO® computer. All rights reserved. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC. Some of a separate user license agreement. Reproduction in whole or in a secure location. PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL,...
Safety Information
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...® computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. Product activation procedures and privacy policies will be completed by Internet or telephone (toll charges may require prior arrangements ...with applicable product activation procedures. The Wireless LAN functionality, which is prohibited. Sony, VAIO, and the VAIO logo are available to applicable end user agreements and full compliance with participating financial institutions.
...® computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. Product activation procedures and privacy policies will be completed by Internet or telephone (toll charges may require prior arrangements ...with applicable product activation procedures. The Wireless LAN functionality, which is prohibited. Sony, VAIO, and the VAIO logo are available to applicable end user agreements and full compliance with participating financial institutions.
Safety Information
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... it cools down. excessively high and low temperatures; direct sunlight; If the item needs to malfunction. ❑ If using the genuine Sony AC adapter that are intended for customers in contact with this product. strong magnets or speakers that is in deformation of the computer, ... shall be easily accessible. ❑ Do not place the AC adapter in Canada. and high humidity. ❑ For your safety, Sony recommends using wireless functionality near a pacemaker, make sure the power indicator light is not responsible for any cloth-covered surfaces such as radiators...
... it cools down. excessively high and low temperatures; direct sunlight; If the item needs to malfunction. ❑ If using the genuine Sony AC adapter that are intended for customers in contact with this product. strong magnets or speakers that is in deformation of the computer, ... shall be easily accessible. ❑ Do not place the AC adapter in Canada. and high humidity. ❑ For your safety, Sony recommends using wireless functionality near a pacemaker, make sure the power indicator light is not responsible for any cloth-covered surfaces such as radiators...
Safety Information
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... young children to person. Consult your doctor (such as eye strain, fatigue, or nausea) while watching 3D video images or using stereoscopic 3D-related software. Sony recommends that all viewers take regular breaks while watching 3D video images or using stereoscopic 3D-related software.
... young children to person. Consult your doctor (such as eye strain, fatigue, or nausea) while watching 3D video images or using stereoscopic 3D-related software. Sony recommends that all viewers take regular breaks while watching 3D video images or using stereoscopic 3D-related software.
Safety Information
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Il est possible que d'autres versions ne soient pas conformes aux règlements techniques de la FCC. Par ailleurs, l'avis de la FCC ne s'applique pas au Canada, y compris dans la province de QUÉBEC. FCC Information (USA) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to the version of this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is not responsible for help. If this model manufactured for compliance could void the user's authority to correct the interference by...
Il est possible que d'autres versions ne soient pas conformes aux règlements techniques de la FCC. Par ailleurs, l'avis de la FCC ne s'applique pas au Canada, y compris dans la province de QUÉBEC. FCC Information (USA) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to the version of this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is not responsible for help. If this model manufactured for compliance could void the user's authority to correct the interference by...
Safety Information
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...-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, 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 Canada. For customers in USA Regulatory Information If ...
...-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, 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 Canada. For customers in USA Regulatory Information If ...
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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n2 N Contents Before Use 4 Finding More about Your VAIO Computer 5 Ergonomic Considerations 9 Getting Started 11 Locating Controls and Ports 12 About the Indicator Lights 18 Setting 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 the Edge Access 50 Using Special-function Buttons 51 Using the Quick Web Access Function 53 Using the Built-in Camera 55 Using the Optical Disc Drive 56...
n2 N Contents Before Use 4 Finding More about Your VAIO Computer 5 Ergonomic Considerations 9 Getting Started 11 Locating Controls and Ports 12 About the Indicator Lights 18 Setting 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 the Edge Access 50 Using Special-function Buttons 51 Using the Quick Web Access Function 53 Using the Built-in Camera 55 Using the Optical Disc Drive 56...
User Guide
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n3 N Precautions 137 Safety Information 138 Care and Maintenance Information 140 Handling Your Computer 141 Handling the LCD Screen/Touch Screen 143 Using the Power Source 144 Handling the Built-in Camera 145 Handling Discs 146 Handling "Memory Stick 147 Handling the Built-in Storage Device 148 Troubleshooting 149 Computer Operations 151 System Update / Security 156 Recovery / Recovery Media 157 Partition 159 Built-in Camera 160 Networking (LAN/Wireless LAN 162 BLUETOOTH Technology 166 Optical Discs 169 Display 174 Printing 178 Microphone 179 Mouse 180 Speakers 182 ...
n3 N Precautions 137 Safety Information 138 Care and Maintenance Information 140 Handling Your Computer 141 Handling the LCD Screen/Touch Screen 143 Using the Power Source 144 Handling the Built-in Camera 145 Handling Discs 146 Handling "Memory Stick 147 Handling the Built-in Storage Device 148 Troubleshooting 149 Computer Operations 151 System Update / Security 156 Recovery / Recovery Media 157 Partition 159 Built-in Camera 160 Networking (LAN/Wireless LAN 162 BLUETOOTH Technology 166 Optical Discs 169 Display 174 Printing 178 Microphone 179 Mouse 180 Speakers 182 ...
User Guide
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... not be available on your computer. External views illustrated in this VAIO® computer and welcome to the on-screen User Guide. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to find out about the configuration of your purchase of -the...Before Use Congratulations 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...
... not be available on your computer. External views illustrated in this VAIO® computer and welcome to the on-screen User Guide. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to find out about the configuration of your purchase of -the...Before Use Congratulations 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...
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. Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - An overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide ❑ Enjoying 3D: Information Guide (On selected models only) ❑ Safety Information - Safety guidelines and owner information. ✍ Before activating the wireless functions such as the wireless LAN and BLUETOOTH technology, read the Safety ...
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 ❑ Enjoying 3D: Information Guide (On selected models only) ❑ Safety Information - Safety guidelines and owner information. ✍ Before activating the wireless functions such as the wireless LAN and BLUETOOTH technology, read the Safety ...
User Guide
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..., how-to access the help files from the help menu on your VAIO computer with the VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. ❑ Program help with my VAIO Get help files - Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your computer. You may be included with your VAIO...
..., how-to access the help files from the help menu on your VAIO computer with the VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. ❑ Program help with my VAIO Get help files - Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your computer. You may be included with your VAIO...