Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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... computer, by placing the computer on porous surfaces. Care and Handling of the unit rises during normal operation. The temperature of the bottom of Your VAIO® Computer Proper Handling Use your lap. If you may condense inside the computer. If this occurs, wait at 1-888-476-6972 IMPORTANT Proper air...
... computer, by placing the computer on porous surfaces. Care and Handling of the unit rises during normal operation. The temperature of the bottom of Your VAIO® Computer Proper Handling Use your lap. If you may condense inside the computer. If this occurs, wait at 1-888-476-6972 IMPORTANT Proper air...
Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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Use only a mild detergent solution. Do not drop your VAIO PC Clean the cabinet with a dry or lightly moistened soft microfiber cloth. Cleaning your computer or place any objects on top of the computer. Disconnect ... damage the finish of your computer: § Shut down the computer § Unplug it § Remove the battery pack. § Have the computer checked by a Sony-qualified technician before operating it again IMPORTANT Do not use any liquid onto your computer. 2 of 5
Use only a mild detergent solution. Do not drop your VAIO PC Clean the cabinet with a dry or lightly moistened soft microfiber cloth. Cleaning your computer or place any objects on top of the computer. Disconnect ... damage the finish of your computer: § Shut down the computer § Unplug it § Remove the battery pack. § Have the computer checked by a Sony-qualified technician before operating it again IMPORTANT Do not use any liquid onto your computer. 2 of 5
Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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...such as dropping it may become short. Sony cannot guarantee product safety when third party non...the computer to prevent damage to genuine Sony battery packs designed for a long period ...official Sony resellers to avoid counterfeit products. § ...Sony original AC adaptors. Using the Battery Pack Use original Sony battery packs. Using the AC adaptor Make sure that was delivered with the label facing down. Sony...time, remove the battery pack from official Sony resellers to the AC adapter; During operation...packs do not meet Sony quality and safety standards. Connect the AC adapter...
...such as dropping it may become short. Sony cannot guarantee product safety when third party non...the computer to prevent damage to genuine Sony battery packs designed for a long period ...official Sony resellers to avoid counterfeit products. § ...Sony original AC adaptors. Using the Battery Pack Use original Sony battery packs. Using the AC adaptor Make sure that was delivered with the label facing down. Sony...time, remove the battery pack from official Sony resellers to the AC adapter; During operation...packs do not meet Sony quality and safety standards. Connect the AC adapter...
Quick Start Guide
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... Switch to your computer when using the product. 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) J Media access indicator "Memory Stick Duo" / SD memory card combined slot...
... Switch to your computer when using the product. 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) J Media access indicator "Memory Stick Duo" / SD memory card combined slot...
Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide
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...your computer About recovery What is recovery? 4-445-107-11 (1) Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide Printed in China © 2012 Sony Corporation Introduction Recovering your computer is off. Recovery is the process of media your computer. When do not support the refresh function...instructions until the Choose an option screen appears. 3 Select Troubleshoot and Recovery and maintenance. Follow the on -screen instructions until the VAIO Care (Rescue Mode) : Recover or maintain your computer are commercially available apps designed for use DVD-R media, since you will ...
...your computer About recovery What is recovery? 4-445-107-11 (1) Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide Printed in China © 2012 Sony Corporation Introduction Recovering your computer is off. Recovery is the process of media your computer. When do not support the refresh function...instructions until the Choose an option screen appears. 3 Select Troubleshoot and Recovery and maintenance. Follow the on -screen instructions until the VAIO Care (Rescue Mode) : Recover or maintain your computer are commercially available apps designed for use DVD-R media, since you will ...
Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide
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...does not accept my password and returns the message: Enter Onetime Password If you enter a wrong power-on password, contact an authorized Sony service/support center. I cannot create Recovery Media Try the suggestions below : Check the condition of unsaved data....case sensitive, so be due to the battery pack not being installed properly. A reset fee will not start. Restoring your system using VAIO Update. 2 Restart your system. Recovery problems I create a hard disk partition? A message appears notifying of either incompatibility or improper installation...
...does not accept my password and returns the message: Enter Onetime Password If you enter a wrong power-on password, contact an authorized Sony service/support center. I cannot create Recovery Media Try the suggestions below : Check the condition of unsaved data....case sensitive, so be due to the battery pack not being installed properly. A reset fee will not start. Restoring your system using VAIO Update. 2 Restart your system. Recovery problems I create a hard disk partition? A message appears notifying of either incompatibility or improper installation...
Safety Regulations
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...in the space provided here, and keep in part, may apply). Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call your VAIO® computer. All rights reserved. USE OF THE SOFTWARE PRODUCT(S) REQUIRES AGREEMENT TO APPLICABLE END USER AGREEMENTS AND FULL COMPLIANCE WITH ...UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. Use of such software is subject to current retail versions. Model Number: Serial Number: Notice © 2012 Sony Electronics Inc. SONY ELECTRONICS INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR SPECIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER BASED ON TORT, CONTRACT, OR OTHERWISE, ARISING OUT OF...
...in the space provided here, and keep in part, may apply). Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call your VAIO® computer. All rights reserved. USE OF THE SOFTWARE PRODUCT(S) REQUIRES AGREEMENT TO APPLICABLE END USER AGREEMENTS AND FULL COMPLIANCE WITH ...UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. Use of such software is subject to current retail versions. Model Number: Serial Number: Notice © 2012 Sony Electronics Inc. SONY ELECTRONICS INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR SPECIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER BASED ON TORT, CONTRACT, OR OTHERWISE, ARISING OUT OF...
Safety Regulations
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... detailed during initial launch of the software product(s), or upon certain reinstallations of the software product(s) or reconfiguration of Sony Corporation. Product activation procedures and privacy policies will be completed by WFA (Wi-Fi Alliance). Reverse engineering or disassembly...incorporated into selected models only, has passed Wi-Fi certification and complies with this computer may apply). 4 customers only. Sony, VAIO, and the VAIO logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of the software product(s) requires agreement to U.S. End User / Product Activation Requirements ...
... detailed during initial launch of the software product(s), or upon certain reinstallations of the software product(s) or reconfiguration of Sony Corporation. Product activation procedures and privacy policies will be completed by WFA (Wi-Fi Alliance). Reverse engineering or disassembly...incorporated into selected models only, has passed Wi-Fi certification and complies with this computer may apply). 4 customers only. Sony, VAIO, and the VAIO logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of the software product(s) requires agreement to U.S. End User / Product Activation Requirements ...
Safety Regulations
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...and Caution For questions 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 writing. Sony recommends using the genuine Sony battery pack and AC adapter that are not magnetically shielded;...be easily accessible. Do not place the AC adapter in use. Do not use of non-genuine Sony battery packs or AC adapters with your VAIO® computer. the disassembly, alteration of, or tampering with your computer with this product. mechanical vibration or...
...and Caution For questions 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 writing. Sony recommends using the genuine Sony battery pack and AC adapter that are not magnetically shielded;...be easily accessible. Do not place the AC adapter in use. Do not use of non-genuine Sony battery packs or AC adapters with your VAIO® computer. the disassembly, alteration of, or tampering with your computer with this product. mechanical vibration or...
Safety Regulations
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... Telephone No.: (For FCC-related matters only) 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: SVJ202A11L Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this... 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. Operation is subject to the following two conditions...
... Telephone No.: (For FCC-related matters only) 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: SVJ202A11L Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this... 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. Operation is subject to the following two conditions...
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