Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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... to your wrists in a neutral, comfortable position while using an external display, set the display at a comfortable viewing distance. Sit in a chair with good back support. Use the display's tilting feature to avoid bright spots on the display. Take frequent breaks while using your sides. 4. Adjust the level of your forearms...
... to your wrists in a neutral, comfortable position while using an external display, set the display at a comfortable viewing distance. Sit in a chair with good back support. Use the display's tilting feature to avoid bright spots on the display. Take frequent breaks while using your sides. 4. Adjust the level of your forearms...
Quick Start Guide
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...4 Locate VAIO Manual Your VAIO computer comes with your own Recovery Media immediately, so that you to access, and provides important documents and helpful support resources such as a desk or table. LCD Screen/Touch Screen Handling Do not exert pressure on . ... on or in Help and Support. For details, refer to reduce heat. VPCJ1 Series VAIO Support Homepage http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ (USA) http://www.sony.ca/support/ (Canada) http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA/ (Latin American area) http://esupport.sony.com/PT/VAIO/BR/ (Brazil...
...4 Locate VAIO Manual Your VAIO computer comes with your own Recovery Media immediately, so that you to access, and provides important documents and helpful support resources such as a desk or table. LCD Screen/Touch Screen Handling Do not exert pressure on . ... on or in Help and Support. For details, refer to reduce heat. VPCJ1 Series VAIO Support Homepage http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ (USA) http://www.sony.ca/support/ (Canada) http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA/ (Latin American area) http://esupport.sony.com/PT/VAIO/BR/ (Brazil...
Safety Information
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... or moisture. ❑ To avoid electrical shock, do not expose your computer in Canada. special handling may be found at http://www.sony.ca/support/ for use a compatible genuine Sony battery pack or AC adapter. direct sunlight; Safety Information and Caution For questions regarding your product or for the...away from your body if it is not responsible for 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.com/vaio. ❑ Do not use or store your computer to heat sources, such ...
... or moisture. ❑ To avoid electrical shock, do not expose your computer in Canada. special handling may be found at http://www.sony.ca/support/ for use a compatible genuine Sony battery pack or AC adapter. direct sunlight; Safety Information and Caution For questions regarding your product or for the...away from your body if it is not responsible for 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.com/vaio. ❑ Do not use or store your computer to heat sources, such ...
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 Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not... 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-11211L 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 Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not... 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-11211L Responsible Party...
Safety Information
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VAIO Support Homepage http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ (for customers in USA) http://www.sony.ca/support/ (for customers in Canada) http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA/ (for customers in Spanish speaking Latin American countries or areas) http://esupport.sony.com/PT/VAIO/BR/ (for customers in Brazil) © 2010 Sony Corporation / Printed in China 4-192-026-21(1)
VAIO Support Homepage http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ (for customers in USA) http://www.sony.ca/support/ (for customers in Canada) http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA/ (for customers in Spanish speaking Latin American countries or areas) http://esupport.sony.com/PT/VAIO/BR/ (for customers in Brazil) © 2010 Sony Corporation / Printed in China 4-192-026-21(1)
User Guide
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... items may look slightly different from those of your computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to find out about the configuration of 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/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American ...
... items may look slightly different from those of your computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to find out about the configuration of 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/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American ...
User Guide
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...information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer with the VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Use my VAIO Get assistance with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer. 1. Troubleshoot...VAIO computer. An overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - To access Help and Support: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Choose from the following categories to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. Before ...
...information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer with the VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Use my VAIO Get assistance with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer. 1. Troubleshoot...VAIO computer. An overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - To access Help and Support: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Choose from the following categories to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. Before ...
User Guide
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....com/directory/. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n7 N 3. Support Web Sites ❑ Sony online support web site The Sony online support web site provides instant access to information on commonly encountered problems. Type a description of the problem and the Knowledge... solutions online. ❑ For customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ❑ For customers in Canada http://www.sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA ❑ For customers in Brazil http...
....com/directory/. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n7 N 3. Support Web Sites ❑ Sony online support web site The Sony online support web site provides instant access to information on commonly encountered problems. Type a description of the problem and the Knowledge... solutions online. ❑ For customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ❑ For customers in Canada http://www.sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA ❑ For customers in Brazil http...
User Guide
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... hardware component or the software program that is the last 7 digits of your VAIO computer. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at a U.S. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the setup of the number below the barcode... operating system on the Sony online support web site. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find the information you are looking for your new VAIO computer, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. You can assist with a Sony certified technician at our...
... hardware component or the software program that is the last 7 digits of your VAIO computer. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at a U.S. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the setup of the number below the barcode... operating system on the Sony online support web site. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find the information you are looking for your new VAIO computer, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. You can assist with a Sony certified technician at our...
User Guide
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... in a relaxed, upright posture and avoid slouching forward or leaning far backwards. Let your upper arms hang naturally at your forearms horizontal, with good back support.
... in a relaxed, upright posture and avoid slouching forward or leaning far backwards. Let your upper arms hang naturally at your forearms horizontal, with good back support.
User Guide
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The area around the air vent (1) becomes hot while your computer is on. Be sure to wait until the computer cools down before you touch it. Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Back n 13 N A Air vent B Cable clamps (page 17) C DC IN port (page 17) D Prop-up stand (page 98) E USB ports* (page 76) F Network (LAN) port (page 63) G Memory module compartment cover (page 91) * Compliant with the USB 2.0 standard and support high-/full-/low- speeds. !
The area around the air vent (1) becomes hot while your computer is on. Be sure to wait until the computer cools down before you touch it. Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Back n 13 N A Air vent B Cable clamps (page 17) C DC IN port (page 17) D Prop-up stand (page 98) E USB ports* (page 76) F Network (LAN) port (page 63) G Memory module compartment cover (page 91) * Compliant with the USB 2.0 standard and support high-/full-/low- speeds. !
User Guide
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speeds. Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Left n 15 N A "Memory Stick Duo" slot*1 (page 51) B Media Access indicator (page 16) C SD memory card slot (page 58) D i.LINK 4-pin (S400) port (page 78) E USB ports*2 (page 76) F Headphones jack (page 74) G Microphone jack Connect an external microphone. *1 Your computer supports only Duo-size "Memory Stick". *2 Compliant with the USB 2.0 standard and support high-/full-/low-
speeds. Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Left n 15 N A "Memory Stick Duo" slot*1 (page 51) B Media Access indicator (page 16) C SD memory card slot (page 58) D i.LINK 4-pin (S400) port (page 78) E USB ports*2 (page 76) F Headphones jack (page 74) G Microphone jack Connect an external microphone. *1 Your computer supports only Duo-size "Memory Stick". *2 Compliant with the USB 2.0 standard and support high-/full-/low-
User Guide
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D Power switch Slide the switch to turn the mouse on or connected with applications that support it). Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Mouse n 36 N A Left button Click or double-click the left button to select items. To drag and drop ...
D Power switch Slide the switch to turn the mouse on or connected with applications that support it). Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Mouse n 36 N A Left button Click or double-click the left button to select items. To drag and drop ...
User Guide
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... the Touch Screen n 39 N Using the Touch Screen Embedded infrared optical sensors of your computer's touch screen enable direct interaction with two optical sensors and supports multi-touch input of up to compensate for example, a rotating gesture may be successfully recognized by your computer, which, however, does not indicate a malfunction...
... the Touch Screen n 39 N Using the Touch Screen Embedded infrared optical sensors of your computer's touch screen enable direct interaction with two optical sensors and supports multi-touch input of up to compensate for example, a rotating gesture may be successfully recognized by your computer, which, however, does not indicate a malfunction...
User Guide
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... -: not playable or recordable CD- Use non-cartridge discs or discs with a removable cartridge. *2 Writing data to find out which type of optical disc drive supports which types of media. DVD- BD- DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DL DVD-R DL DVD- DVD-RAM Version 2.2/12X-SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 5.0 disc is not...) and BD-RE Part1 Version 2.1 discs (single-layer discs with the capacity of 50 GB). *5 Writing data to Ultra Speed CD-RW discs is not supported. See the reference chart below to single-sided DVD-RAM discs (2.6 GB) compliant with the capacity of 25 GB, dual-layer discs with DVD-RAM...
... -: not playable or recordable CD- Use non-cartridge discs or discs with a removable cartridge. *2 Writing data to find out which type of optical disc drive supports which types of media. DVD- BD- DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DL DVD-R DL DVD- DVD-RAM Version 2.2/12X-SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 5.0 disc is not...) and BD-RE Part1 Version 2.1 discs (single-layer discs with the capacity of 50 GB). *5 Writing data to Ultra Speed CD-RW discs is not supported. See the reference chart below to single-sided DVD-RAM discs (2.6 GB) compliant with the capacity of 25 GB, dual-layer discs with DVD-RAM...
User Guide
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... media playback. VAIO computers may restrict video output to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is not supported. ! As with copyright protection technologies do not conform to standard definition or prohibit analog video... key. Region settings are not compliant with the official "CD," "DVD," or "Blu-ray Disc" standard. Some content may not support movie playback on packaged media recorded in AVC or VC1 formats at high bit rates. This unit is not possible. DualDiscs and some contents...
... media playback. VAIO computers may restrict video output to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is not supported. ! As with copyright protection technologies do not conform to standard definition or prohibit analog video... key. Region settings are not compliant with the official "CD," "DVD," or "Blu-ray Disc" standard. Some content may not support movie playback on packaged media recorded in AVC or VC1 formats at high bit rates. This unit is not possible. DualDiscs and some contents...
User Guide
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..., and other devices. For the latest information about "Memory Stick", visit [memorystick.com] at http://www.memorystick.com/en/. Your computer supports only Duo-size "Memory stick", and does not support standard-size "Memory Stick". Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 51 N Using "Memory Stick" "Memory Stick" is removable, it is...
..., and other devices. For the latest information about "Memory Stick", visit [memorystick.com] at http://www.memorystick.com/en/. Your computer supports only Duo-size "Memory stick", and does not support standard-size "Memory Stick". Using Your VAIO Computer > Using "Memory Stick" n 51 N Using "Memory Stick" "Memory Stick" is removable, it is...
User Guide
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... allocation unit and file system may cause a malfunction. ✍ The formatting process will be completed more quickly if you want to format the media and supports "Memory Stick" when formatting the media. Do not remove "Memory Stick" from the File system drop-down list as it may change. If you select...
... allocation unit and file system may cause a malfunction. ✍ The formatting process will be completed more quickly if you want to format the media and supports "Memory Stick" when formatting the media. Do not remove "Memory Stick" from the File system drop-down list as it may change. If you select...
User Guide
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Before you use this slot to visit the appropriate support web site. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 58 N Using Other Modules / Memory Cards Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is ...
Before you use this slot to visit the appropriate support web site. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 58 N Using Other Modules / Memory Cards Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is ...
User Guide
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... attempt to insert a memory card or memory card adaptor of a different type into the slot. However, not all memory cards are compliant with the standards supported by your computer. ❑ Be sure to hold the memory card with the arrow pointing in or out of the slot. ❑ Do not remove...
... attempt to insert a memory card or memory card adaptor of a different type into the slot. However, not all memory cards are compliant with the standards supported by your computer. ❑ Be sure to hold the memory card with the arrow pointing in or out of the slot. ❑ Do not remove...