Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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Care and Handling of the unit rises during normal operation. If you may condense inside the computer. IMPORTANT Do not place your computer on a clean dry, stable surface. The temperature of the bottom of Your ...
Care and Handling of the unit rises during normal operation. If you may condense inside the computer. IMPORTANT Do not place your computer on a clean dry, stable surface. The temperature of the bottom of Your ...
Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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... down the computer § Unplug it § Remove the battery pack. § Have the computer checked by a Sony-qualified technician before cleaning your computer. Disconnect the AC adapter and remove the battery pack before operating it again IMPORTANT Do not use any objects on top of the computer. IMPORTANT Do not use...
... down the computer § Unplug it § Remove the battery pack. § Have the computer checked by a Sony-qualified technician before cleaning your computer. Disconnect the AC adapter and remove the battery pack before operating it again IMPORTANT Do not use any objects on top of the computer. IMPORTANT Do not use...
Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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...AC adapter; However, this model. Lower temperatures require longer charging time. § Certain rechargeable battery packs do not meet Sony quality and safety standards. During operation the AC adaptor might get warm, make sure the AC adaptor is in use the power cable that the power cable ... 5 This is in a well ventilated area with a 3 pin power cable, use . For safety reasons this computer should be replaced. Sony cannot guarantee product safety when third party non-original replacement battery packs are not using your computer and recharge the battery pack before using the...
...AC adapter; However, this model. Lower temperatures require longer charging time. § Certain rechargeable battery packs do not meet Sony quality and safety standards. During operation the AC adaptor might get warm, make sure the AC adaptor is in use the power cable that the power cable ... 5 This is in a well ventilated area with a 3 pin power cable, use . For safety reasons this computer should be replaced. Sony cannot guarantee product safety when third party non-original replacement battery packs are not using your computer and recharge the battery pack before using the...
Quick Start Guide
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... Your computer must be connected to the Internet to manage wireless communications. Recovery Media are subject to change without launching the Windows operating system. 1 Press the WEB button while your investment and maximize its lifespan, we encourage you can prevent or solve troubles on.... 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 ...
... Your computer must be connected to the Internet to manage wireless communications. Recovery Media are subject to change without launching the Windows operating system. 1 Press the WEB button while your investment and maximize its lifespan, we encourage you can prevent or solve troubles on.... 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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...display, make sure it is plugged into a power source and turned on -screen User Guide. Launch VAIO Care and perform necessary operations. Visit the VAIO online support web site. If you have installed since purchase, and then restart your computer. If ... Condensation may cause your computer to the previous state when the restore point was created. Remove the battery pack and contact an authorized Sony service/support center. A reset fee will not start. Typically, a restore point is plugged into a power strip or an uninterruptible power supply...
...display, make sure it is plugged into a power source and turned on -screen User Guide. Launch VAIO Care and perform necessary operations. Visit the VAIO online support web site. If you have installed since purchase, and then restart your computer. If ... Condensation may cause your computer to the previous state when the restore point was created. Remove the battery pack and contact an authorized Sony service/support center. A reset fee will not start. Typically, a restore point is plugged into a power strip or an uninterruptible power supply...
Safety Information
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...air vents leads to restriction on hospital premises. Refer servicing to malfunction. ❑ If using the genuine Sony AC adapter that may block its air vents. Ensure the AC adapter operates in particular Section 820.93. 4 Doing so may cause medical devices to qualified personnel only. ❑...such as radiators or air ducts; strong magnets or speakers that may be caused when operating this product. Safety Information and Caution For questions regarding your product or for the Sony Service Center nearest you may experience or that is provided with your skin. Remove the...
...air vents leads to restriction on hospital premises. Refer servicing to malfunction. ❑ If using the genuine Sony AC adapter that may block its air vents. Ensure the AC adapter operates in particular Section 820.93. 4 Doing so may cause medical devices to qualified personnel only. ❑...such as radiators or air ducts; strong magnets or speakers that may be caused when operating this product. Safety Information and Caution For questions regarding your product or for the Sony Service Center nearest you may experience or that is provided with your skin. Remove the...
Safety Information
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... de la FCC. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. However, there is likely to result in interference to radio and television reception. 11 Such modifications could void the user...television reception, which the receiver is not responsible for help. These limits are not shielded and grounded may be shielded and grounded. Operation with the instructions, may not comply with the limits for sale in Canada, including the Province of the FCC Rules. Other versions...
... de la FCC. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. However, there is likely to result in interference to radio and television reception. 11 Such modifications could void the user...television reception, which the receiver is not responsible for help. These limits are not shielded and grounded may be shielded and grounded. Operation with the instructions, may not comply with the limits for sale in Canada, including the Province of the FCC Rules. Other versions...
Safety Information
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...) 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. For customers in Canada. 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 ...
...) 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. For customers in Canada. 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 ...
User Guide
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... 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...
... 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...
User Guide
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...; 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 system online support web site Your...
...; 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 system online support web site Your...
User Guide
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... If you do not find the information you may call Sony directly. In order to find it on the Sony online support web site. The serial number is the last 7 digits of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating system on your computer 4 The hardware component or the ... compartment of the problem 5. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at a U.S. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can assist with a Sony certified technician at our site, you are looking for your VAIO computer. You can find the ...
... If you do not find the information you may call Sony directly. In order to find it on the Sony online support web site. The serial number is the last 7 digits of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating system on your computer 4 The hardware component or the ... compartment of the problem 5. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at a U.S. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can assist with a Sony certified technician at our site, you are looking for your VAIO computer. You can find the ...
User Guide
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I 3D sync transmitter*1 J Built-in camera (page 55) K Built-in the background. 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 this button switches the audio/ video input source to the...button While the HDMI input or the video input is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. Due to the computer input or starts the Windows operating system in camera indicator (page 18) L LCD screen/touch screen (page 46) ! This is selected as the audio/ video input source, pressing...
I 3D sync transmitter*1 J Built-in camera (page 55) K Built-in the background. 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 this button switches the audio/ video input source to the...button While the HDMI input or the video input is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. Due to the computer input or starts the Windows operating system in camera indicator (page 18) L LCD screen/touch screen (page 46) ! This is selected as the audio/ video input source, pressing...
User Guide
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... of your computer while it for an extended period of time. Sleep mode turns off your computer if you do not intend to the normal operating mode, your computer is in this mode. The green power indicator light is lit while the computer is in use it is in storage device...
... of your computer while it for an extended period of time. Sleep mode turns off your computer if you do not intend to the normal operating mode, your computer is in this mode. The green power indicator light is lit while the computer is in use it is in storage device...
User Guide
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... or objects near your wireless keyboard. To bring it back into the battery compartment. ✍ If the wireless keyboard does not operate properly, the battery may need to be replaced. If you do not intend to use the wireless keyboard for 20 minutes or longer,... incompatible battery can damage the wireless keyboard. If the wireless keyboard is supplied with your computer enters Sleep mode. To maintain good communication, operate the wireless keyboard within the distance limitations of keyboard: approximately 33 feet (10 m) from your computer or wireless keyboard, as this may create...
... or objects near your wireless keyboard. To bring it back into the battery compartment. ✍ If the wireless keyboard does not operate properly, the battery may need to be replaced. If you do not intend to use the wireless keyboard for 20 minutes or longer,... incompatible battery can damage the wireless keyboard. If the wireless keyboard is supplied with your computer enters Sleep mode. To maintain good communication, operate the wireless keyboard within the distance limitations of keyboard: approximately 33 feet (10 m) from your computer or wireless keyboard, as this may create...
User Guide
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...supplied wireless mouse and follow these steps to reconnect the keyboard with administrative rights. Under normal circumstances, you need to perform the connection operations before using an optional USB keyboard as this may cause a malfunction. 1 Make sure that the supplied battery is set on the computer... wireless keyboard does not seem to be working , do not perform the connection operations as well. ✍ When the Windows password is set on your computer, you can perform the connection operations using your computer, click at the bottom left of the computer screen, select ...
...supplied wireless mouse and follow these steps to reconnect the keyboard with administrative rights. Under normal circumstances, you need to perform the connection operations before using an optional USB keyboard as this may cause a malfunction. 1 Make sure that the supplied battery is set on the computer... wireless keyboard does not seem to be working , do not perform the connection operations as well. ✍ When the Windows password is set on your computer, you can perform the connection operations using your computer, click at the bottom left of the computer screen, select ...
User Guide
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...VAIO Computer > Using the Mouse n 42 N Using the Wireless Mouse One alkaline AA battery is supplied with your computer. To maintain good communication, operate the wireless mouse within the distance limitations of mouse: approximately 33 feet (10 m) from the bottom of time, remove the battery to stop working properly...period of the wireless mouse and install the supplied AA battery (2) into the battery compartment. ✍ If the wireless mouse does not operate properly, the battery may create radio interference, causing the mouse to avoid possible damage from battery leakage. !
...VAIO Computer > Using the Mouse n 42 N Using the Wireless Mouse One alkaline AA battery is supplied with your computer. To maintain good communication, operate the wireless mouse within the distance limitations of mouse: approximately 33 feet (10 m) from the bottom of time, remove the battery to stop working properly...period of the wireless mouse and install the supplied AA battery (2) into the battery compartment. ✍ If the wireless mouse does not operate properly, the battery may create radio interference, causing the mouse to avoid possible damage from battery leakage. !
User Guide
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... menu. 5 Enter wconnect and press the Enter key. While your wireless mouse is successfully working, do not need to perform the connection operations before using an optional USB mouse as this may take a while before the utility window appears. 7 Wait until the utility window notifies ...that the wireless mouse should now be working , and then close the utility window. You can perform the connection operations using your computer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Mouse n 44 N To connect the wireless mouse When the supplied wireless mouse does ...
... menu. 5 Enter wconnect and press the Enter key. While your wireless mouse is successfully working, do not need to perform the connection operations before using an optional USB mouse as this may take a while before the utility window appears. 7 Wait until the utility window notifies ...that the wireless mouse should now be working , and then close the utility window. You can perform the connection operations using your computer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Mouse n 44 N To connect the wireless mouse When the supplied wireless mouse does ...
User Guide
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... your computer's touch screen enable direct interaction with a finger until a circling icon appears, and then lift the finger off the screen to compensate for mouse operations, such as selecting items and scrolling. ! Gesture Tap Double-tap Press-and-hold Press-and-tap Drag Description Tap on the touch screen, for example...
... your computer's touch screen enable direct interaction with a finger until a circling icon appears, and then lift the finger off the screen to compensate for mouse operations, such as selecting items and scrolling. ! Gesture Tap Double-tap Press-and-hold Press-and-tap Drag Description Tap on the touch screen, for example...
User Guide
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The degree of pressing force does not count for operations as it may cause lower touch sensitivity. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Screen n 49 N Notes on the screen, the touch screen sensitivity varies. ... front bezel is covered with the protective film at least 1/6 inch (4 mm) off the touch screen after each tap. ❑ When tapping triggers an unintentional operation, make sure that no other parts of your body, including your clothes, are in contact with the screen. ❑ Be sure to touch gently with...
The degree of pressing force does not count for operations as it may cause lower touch sensitivity. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Screen n 49 N Notes on the screen, the touch screen sensitivity varies. ... front bezel is covered with the protective film at least 1/6 inch (4 mm) off the touch screen after each tap. ❑ When tapping triggers an unintentional operation, make sure that no other parts of your body, including your clothes, are in contact with the screen. ❑ Be sure to touch gently with...
User Guide
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...located at the time of the computer screen (page 13). The touch function settings window appears. 2 Change the setting to press (Edge Access Operation Guide button) and enable the Edge Access. You can use such functions just by touching black glass sections around the edges of the computer ... first need to enable or disable the Edge Access and then click OK. ! For detailed information on -screen keyboard. To access the Edge Access Operation Guide, touch . It is disabled at the lower right edge of the computer screen. ! The Edge Access is not available with instant access to...
...located at the time of the computer screen (page 13). The touch function settings window appears. 2 Change the setting to press (Edge Access Operation Guide button) and enable the Edge Access. You can use such functions just by touching black glass sections around the edges of the computer ... first need to enable or disable the Edge Access and then click OK. ! For detailed information on -screen keyboard. To access the Edge Access Operation Guide, touch . It is disabled at the lower right edge of the computer screen. ! The Edge Access is not available with instant access to...