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 the computer. Use only specified peripheral equipment and interface cables or you experience problems: § Unplug the...
... 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 the computer. Use only specified peripheral equipment and interface cables or you experience problems: § Unplug the...
Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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.... Disconnect the AC adapter and remove the battery pack before operating it again IMPORTANT Do not use any objects on top of your VAIO PC Clean the cabinet with a dry or lightly moistened soft microfiber cloth. Improper Handling Do not place your computer in a location ...drop your computer: § Shut down the computer § Unplug it § Remove the battery pack. § Have the computer checked by a Sony-qualified technician before cleaning your computer, as radiators or air ducts § Direct sunlight § Excessive dust § Moisture or rain § Mechanical vibration...
.... Disconnect the AC adapter and remove the battery pack before operating it again IMPORTANT Do not use any objects on top of your VAIO PC Clean the cabinet with a dry or lightly moistened soft microfiber cloth. Improper Handling Do not place your computer in a location ...drop your computer: § Shut down the computer § Unplug it § Remove the battery pack. § Have the computer checked by a Sony-qualified technician before cleaning your computer, as radiators or air ducts § Direct sunlight § Excessive dust § Moisture or rain § Mechanical vibration...
Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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...or being fully charged, it on the notebook casing. Lower temperatures require longer charging time. § Certain rechargeable battery packs do not meet Sony quality and safety standards. If an unauthorized battery pack is normal and does not indicate a malfunction, because the battery pack will gradually discharge ...any mechanical shock, such as dropping it may become short. If the AC adaptor was delivered with the VAIO PC and/or AC adaptor. Using the Battery Pack Use original Sony battery packs. During operation the AC adaptor might get warm, make sure the AC adaptor is properly ...
...or being fully charged, it on the notebook casing. Lower temperatures require longer charging time. § Certain rechargeable battery packs do not meet Sony quality and safety standards. If an unauthorized battery pack is normal and does not indicate a malfunction, because the battery pack will gradually discharge ...any mechanical shock, such as dropping it may become short. If the AC adaptor was delivered with the VAIO PC and/or AC adaptor. Using the Battery Pack Use original Sony battery packs. During operation the AC adaptor might get warm, make sure the AC adaptor is properly ...
Quick Start Guide
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... the charms by pointing to change without notice. Support websites http://esupport.sony.com/US/VAIO (USA) http://www.sony.ca/support/ (Canada: English) http://fr.sony.ca/support (Canada: French) http://esupport.sony.com/LA/VAIO (Latin American area) http://esupport.sony.com/BR/VAIO (Brazil) Update to the complete guide online by following the steps below...
... the charms by pointing to change without notice. Support websites http://esupport.sony.com/US/VAIO (USA) http://www.sony.ca/support/ (Canada: English) http://fr.sony.ca/support (Canada: French) http://esupport.sony.com/LA/VAIO (Latin American area) http://esupport.sony.com/BR/VAIO (Brazil) Update to the complete guide online by following the steps below...
Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide
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... Select Troubleshoot and Refresh your system. Refer to the help file included with the USB 3.0 standard. (Except for this purpose. The VAIO Care Rescue Mode screen appears. 2 Select Recover or maintain your PC. If the display language selection window appears, select your computer. 3... and try recovering the computer again. 4-445-107-11 (1) Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide Printed in China © 2012 Sony Corporation Introduction Recovering your computer back to its original factory condition. Refresh is the process of delivery and installed from Recovery Media On...
... Select Troubleshoot and Refresh your system. Refer to the help file included with the USB 3.0 standard. (Except for this purpose. The VAIO Care Rescue Mode screen appears. 2 Select Recover or maintain your PC. If the display language selection window appears, select your computer. 3... and try recovering the computer again. 4-445-107-11 (1) Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide Printed in China © 2012 Sony Corporation Introduction Recovering your computer back to its original factory condition. Refresh is the process of delivery and installed from Recovery Media On...
Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide
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...pack is securely plugged into a power source. Try other reliable media. If the problem persists, visit the VAIO online support website for 10 to check that is supplied with the Windows feature. Backing up and restoring your system Troubleshooting To back ...password, contact an authorized Sony service/support center. However, we recommend that you cannot start ." I create a hard disk partition? The green power indicator light turns on your computer. Try the suggestions below : 1 Download and install the latest updates using VAIO Care (Rescue Mode)...
...pack is securely plugged into a power source. Try other reliable media. If the problem persists, visit the VAIO online support website for 10 to check that is supplied with the Windows feature. Backing up and restoring your system Troubleshooting To back ...password, contact an authorized Sony service/support center. However, we recommend that you cannot start ." I create a hard disk partition? The green power indicator light turns on your computer. Try the suggestions below : 1 Download and install the latest updates using VAIO Care (Rescue Mode)...
Safety Regulations
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...and serial number are subject to change without written permission is subject to the model and serial numbers when you call your VAIO® computer. SONY ALSO ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY, AND SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES TO, OR VIRUSES THAT MAY INFECT, YOUR COMPUTER ... agreements enclosed with this product. Refer to the terms and conditions of a separate user license agreement. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC. Sony Electronics Inc. Product activation procedures and privacy policies will be detailed during initial launch of the software product(s), or upon certain ...
...and serial number are subject to change without written permission is subject to the model and serial numbers when you call your VAIO® computer. SONY ALSO ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY, AND SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES TO, OR VIRUSES THAT MAY INFECT, YOUR COMPUTER ... agreements enclosed with this product. Refer to the terms and conditions of a separate user license agreement. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC. Sony Electronics Inc. Product activation procedures and privacy policies will be detailed during initial launch of the software product(s), or upon certain ...
Safety Regulations
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... software product(s) included with this computer may apply). 4 Use of Sony Corporation. Product activation procedures and privacy policies will be completed by WFA (Wi-Fi Alliance). Sony, VAIO, and the VAIO logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of the software product(s) requires agreement...charges may include features such as copy protection and content management technology. Important information for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO® computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that are trademarks or registered ...
... software product(s) included with this computer may apply). 4 Use of Sony Corporation. Product activation procedures and privacy policies will be completed by WFA (Wi-Fi Alliance). Sony, VAIO, and the VAIO logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of the software product(s) requires agreement...charges may include features such as copy protection and content management technology. Important information for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO® computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that are trademarks or registered ...
Safety Regulations
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... regarding your product or for the Sony Service Center nearest you, visit the Sony online support web site at http://esupport.sony.com/US/VAIO for customers in USA or at http://www.sony.net/. Sony disclaims and shall assume no responsibility in writing. Sony recommends using the genuine Sony battery pack and AC adapter that...
... regarding your product or for the Sony Service Center nearest you, visit the Sony online support web site at http://esupport.sony.com/US/VAIO for customers in USA or at http://www.sony.net/. Sony disclaims and shall assume no responsibility in writing. Sony recommends using the genuine Sony battery pack and AC adapter that...
Safety Regulations
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... Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. For customers in USA Regulatory Information If you can write 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/US/VAIO for customers in... USA or http://www.sony.ca/support/ for customers in Canada....
... Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. For customers in USA Regulatory Information If you can write 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/US/VAIO for customers in... USA or http://www.sony.ca/support/ for customers in Canada....
VAIO® User Guide (Printable Version)
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... Search VAIO User Guide VAIO Tap 20 SVJ2021 Use this manual if you encounter any problems, or have any questions about your VAIO computer. http://esupport.sony.com/US/VAIO (USA) http://www.sony.ca/support/ (Canada: English) http://fr.sony.ca/support (Canada: French) http://esupport.sony.com/LA/VAIO (Latin American area) http://esupport.sony.com/BR/VAIO (Brazil...
... Search VAIO User Guide VAIO Tap 20 SVJ2021 Use this manual if you encounter any problems, or have any questions about your VAIO computer. http://esupport.sony.com/US/VAIO (USA) http://www.sony.ca/support/ (Canada: English) http://fr.sony.ca/support (Canada: French) http://esupport.sony.com/LA/VAIO (Latin American area) http://esupport.sony.com/BR/VAIO (Brazil...
VAIO® User Guide (Printable Version)
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VAIO User Guide Troubleshooting How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2012 Sony Corporation Click to Search Back | Back to Top Windows 8: The Basics Apps Help and Support Menu Store Display Internet Power Windows 2
VAIO User Guide Troubleshooting How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2012 Sony Corporation Click to Search Back | Back to Top Windows 8: The Basics Apps Help and Support Menu Store Display Internet Power Windows 2
VAIO® User Guide (Printable Version)
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VAIO User Guide Troubleshooting How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2012 Sony Corporation Parts Description Keyboard VAIO computer Click to Search Back | Back to Top Mouse 3
VAIO User Guide Troubleshooting How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2012 Sony Corporation Parts Description Keyboard VAIO computer Click to Search Back | Back to Top Mouse 3
VAIO® User Guide (Printable Version)
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VAIO User Guide Troubleshooting How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2012 Sony Corporation Setup Battery Keyboard Mouse Supplied items Click to Search Back | Back to Top Display Memory module Power VAIO computer 4
VAIO User Guide Troubleshooting How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2012 Sony Corporation Setup Battery Keyboard Mouse Supplied items Click to Search Back | Back to Top Display Memory module Power VAIO computer 4
VAIO® User Guide (Printable Version)
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VAIO User Guide Troubleshooting How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2012 Sony Corporation Network / Internet Apps LAN Wi-Fi Click to Search Back | Back to Top Internet Store 5
VAIO User Guide Troubleshooting How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2012 Sony Corporation Network / Internet Apps LAN Wi-Fi Click to Search Back | Back to Top Internet Store 5
VAIO® User Guide (Printable Version)
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VAIO User Guide Troubleshooting How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2012 Sony Corporation Connections Audio Battery Display Internet LAN Mouse Power USB Click to Search Back | Back to Top BLUETOOTH CD/DVD/BD Headphones Keyboard Microphone Peripheral device Speakers Wi-Fi 6
VAIO User Guide Troubleshooting How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2012 Sony Corporation Connections Audio Battery Display Internet LAN Mouse Power USB Click to Search Back | Back to Top BLUETOOTH CD/DVD/BD Headphones Keyboard Microphone Peripheral device Speakers Wi-Fi 6
VAIO® User Guide (Printable Version)
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VAIO User Guide Troubleshooting How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2012 Sony Corporation Settings Audio Battery CD/DVD/BD Display Menu Password Power Security Service and support Touch panel Click to Search Back | Back to Top BIOS Button Camera Memory module Microphone Peripheral device Recovery Sensor Speakers VAIO computer 7
VAIO User Guide Troubleshooting How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2012 Sony Corporation Settings Audio Battery CD/DVD/BD Display Menu Password Power Security Service and support Touch panel Click to Search Back | Back to Top BIOS Button Camera Memory module Microphone Peripheral device Recovery Sensor Speakers VAIO computer 7
VAIO® User Guide (Printable Version)
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VAIO User Guide Troubleshooting How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2012 Sony Corporation Backup / Recovery BIOS Built-in storage device CD/DVD/BD Recovery Service and support Click to Search Back | Back to Top Backup Button Partition Refresh VAIO computer 8
VAIO User Guide Troubleshooting How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2012 Sony Corporation Backup / Recovery BIOS Built-in storage device CD/DVD/BD Recovery Service and support Click to Search Back | Back to Top Backup Button Partition Refresh VAIO computer 8
VAIO® User Guide (Printable Version)
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VAIO User Guide Troubleshooting How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2012 Sony Corporation Security BIOS Password VAIO computer Click to Search Back | Back to Top Internet Service and support 9
VAIO User Guide Troubleshooting How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2012 Sony Corporation Security BIOS Password VAIO computer Click to Search Back | Back to Top Internet Service and support 9
VAIO® User Guide (Printable Version)
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VAIO User Guide Troubleshooting How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2012 Sony Corporation Other Operations Battery Camera Help and Support Memory card Mouse Partition Touch panel VAIO computer Click to Search Back | Back to Top Built-in storage device Display Keyboard Memory module NFC/One-touch functions Power USB Windows 10
VAIO User Guide Troubleshooting How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2012 Sony Corporation Other Operations Battery Camera Help and Support Memory card Mouse Partition Touch panel VAIO computer Click to Search Back | Back to Top Built-in storage device Display Keyboard Memory module NFC/One-touch functions Power USB Windows 10