Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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... is brought directly from a cold location to prevent overheating. For example, materials such as rugs, blankets, couches, beds or curtains, can cause discomfort. 1 of Your VAIO® Computer Proper Handling Use your lap. Care and Handling of 5
... is brought directly from a cold location to prevent overheating. For example, materials such as rugs, blankets, couches, beds or curtains, can cause discomfort. 1 of Your VAIO® Computer Proper Handling Use your lap. Care and Handling of 5
Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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... spill any liquid onto 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 or place any type of the computer. Do not drop your computer. Disconnect the AC adapter and remove the... of abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent such as alcohol or benzine, as the electromagnetic field of the equipment may damage the finish of your VAIO PC Clean the cabinet with a dry or lightly moistened soft microfiber cloth.
... spill any liquid onto 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 or place any type of the computer. Do not drop your computer. Disconnect the AC adapter and remove the... of abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent such as alcohol or benzine, as the electromagnetic field of the equipment may damage the finish of your VAIO PC Clean the cabinet with a dry or lightly moistened soft microfiber cloth.
Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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... short. Connect the AC adapter to your computer for a considerable amount of time, the remaining battery life may have not used . Sony cannot guarantee product safety when non-original AC adaptors are used the battery pack for a long period of time, remove the battery pack...to avoid a small static charge building up in a well ventilated area with the VAIO PC and/or AC adaptor. Lower temperatures require longer charging time. § Certain rechargeable battery packs do not meet Sony quality and safety standards. However, this computer should be connected to the AC ...
... short. Connect the AC adapter to your computer for a considerable amount of time, the remaining battery life may have not used . Sony cannot guarantee product safety when non-original AC adaptors are used the battery pack for a long period of time, remove the battery pack...to avoid a small static charge building up in a well ventilated area with the VAIO PC and/or AC adaptor. Lower temperatures require longer charging time. § Certain rechargeable battery packs do not meet Sony quality and safety standards. However, this computer should be connected to the AC ...
Quick Start Guide
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... computer on hard surfaces, such as setup tools, tutorials, and FAQs. 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) Features and specifications may vary and are not provided with your...
... computer on hard surfaces, such as setup tools, tutorials, and FAQs. 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) Features and specifications may vary and are not provided with your...
Safety Information
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...is subject to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. Reproduction in whole or in part, may not be reproduced, translated, or reduced to this product. SONY ELECTRONICS INC. SONY CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE WILL BE ...WEB SITE INFORMATION IS OBTAINED FROM VARIOUS SOURCES AND MAY BE INACCURATE. Some of a separate user license agreement. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC. PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN AND HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY...
...is subject to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. Reproduction in whole or in part, may not be reproduced, translated, or reduced to this product. SONY ELECTRONICS INC. SONY CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE WILL BE ...WEB SITE INFORMATION IS OBTAINED FROM VARIOUS SOURCES AND MAY BE INACCURATE. Some of a separate user license agreement. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC. PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN AND HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY...
Safety Information
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... management technology. Financial services may require a fee and credit card information. Important information for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO® computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that are available to applicable end user... agreements and full compliance with applicable product activation procedures. Sony, VAIO, and the VAIO logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. All other trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Use of...
... management technology. Financial services may require a fee and credit card information. Important information for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO® computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that are available to applicable end user... agreements and full compliance with applicable product activation procedures. Sony, VAIO, and the VAIO logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. All other trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Use of...
Safety Information
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...replaced during the life of California, USA only Perchlorate Material - For the State of the product, be found at http://www.sony.com/vaio. ❑ Do not use a compatible genuine Sony battery pack or AC adapter. moisture or rain; Information about compatible models can be sure to rain or moisture. ❑...; Refer servicing to heat sources, such as radiators or air ducts; strong magnets or speakers that you , visit the Sony online support Web site at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA or at least 8 inches / 20 cm away from your body if it is at http...
...replaced during the life of California, USA only Perchlorate Material - For the State of the product, be found at http://www.sony.com/vaio. ❑ Do not use a compatible genuine Sony battery pack or AC adapter. moisture or rain; Information about compatible models can be sure to rain or moisture. ❑...; Refer servicing to heat sources, such as radiators or air ducts; strong magnets or speakers that you , visit the Sony online support Web site at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA or at least 8 inches / 20 cm away from your body if it is at http...
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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... 17 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 20 Using the Power Saving Mode 21 Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition .......... 24 Using Your VAIO Computer 26 Using the Keyboard 27 Using the Mouse 34 Using the Touch Screen 39 Using the Built-in Camera 43 Using the ...External Microphone 75 Connecting a USB Device 76 Connecting an i.LINK Device 78 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 80 Setting the Password 81 Using Intel(R) VT 88 Using the VAIO Control Center 89 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 90 Adding and Removing Memory 91 Precautions 97 Safety Information 98 Care and Maintenance...
... 17 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 20 Using the Power Saving Mode 21 Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition .......... 24 Using Your VAIO Computer 26 Using the Keyboard 27 Using the Mouse 34 Using the Touch Screen 39 Using the Built-in Camera 43 Using the ...External Microphone 75 Connecting a USB Device 76 Connecting an i.LINK Device 78 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 80 Setting the Password 81 Using Intel(R) VT 88 Using the VAIO Control Center 89 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 90 Adding and Removing Memory 91 Precautions 97 Safety Information 98 Care and Maintenance...
User Guide
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.../support/ ❑ 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/ To find specifications Some features, options, and supplied items may look slightly different from ... of your computer. External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on-screen User Guide. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer and welcome to provide you with a state-of-the-art computing experience. ! Before Use > n4...
.../support/ ❑ 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/ To find specifications Some features, options, and supplied items may look slightly different from ... of your computer. External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on-screen User Guide. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer and welcome to provide you with a state-of-the-art computing experience. ! Before Use > n4...
User Guide
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General 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 by accessing interactive VAIO tutorials, how-to find useful documentation such as the wireless LAN and Bluetooth technology, read...
General 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 by accessing interactive VAIO tutorials, how-to find useful documentation such as the wireless LAN and Bluetooth technology, read...
User Guide
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... of your computer. To access this on your computer. Some features and options may be available on your computer. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - You may not be able to find out about setting...
... of your computer. To access this on your computer. Some features and options may be available on your computer. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - You may not be able to find out about setting...
User Guide
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.../support/ ❑ 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 computer comes preinstalled with a Microsoft Windows operating system. For operating system support, you can visit...
.../support/ ❑ 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 computer comes preinstalled with a Microsoft Windows operating system. For operating system support, you can visit...
User Guide
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...might need. The serial number is causing the problem 5 A brief description of your new VAIO computer, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at www.sonystyle.com/backstage to receive ...the fastest and most efficient services, have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find it at a U.S. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find the information you are looking for your computer 4 The hardware component or the ...
...might need. The serial number is causing the problem 5 A brief description of your new VAIO computer, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at www.sonystyle.com/backstage to receive ...the fastest and most efficient services, have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find it at a U.S. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find the information you are looking for your computer 4 The hardware component or the ...
User Guide
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... completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with your computer. Before starting your VAIO computer. !
... completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with your computer. Before starting your VAIO computer. !
User Guide
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... frame (page 98) Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports n 12 N Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to turn off , the ASSIST button launches the VAIO Care Rescue. The appearance of your computer may be different from those illustrated in this button to identify the controls and ports shown on . I Power...) C Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 43) D WIRELESS indicator (page 16) E Disc drive indicator (page 16) F Power indicator (page 16) G ASSIST button Launches the VAIO Care while the computer is off the LCD backlight. While the computer is on the following pages. !
... frame (page 98) Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports n 12 N Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to turn off , the ASSIST button launches the VAIO Care Rescue. The appearance of your computer may be different from those illustrated in this button to identify the controls and ports shown on . I Power...) C Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 43) D WIRELESS indicator (page 16) E Disc drive indicator (page 16) F Power indicator (page 16) G ASSIST button Launches the VAIO Care while the computer is off the LCD backlight. While the computer is on the following pages. !
User Guide
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... with the following software applications for enhancing your computer's efficiency, security, and functionality. The VAIO Update automatically notifies you of new updates available on the Internet, and downloads and installs them on the computer. ❑ Windows Update... Click Start, All Programs, and Windows Update and then follow the on-screen instructions. ❑ VAIO Update 5 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Update 5 and then follow the on-screen instructions. ! Getting Started > Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition n 24 N Keeping Your ...
... with the following software applications for enhancing your computer's efficiency, security, and functionality. The VAIO Update automatically notifies you of new updates available on the Internet, and downloads and installs them on the computer. ❑ Windows Update... Click Start, All Programs, and Windows Update and then follow the on-screen instructions. ❑ VAIO Update 5 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Update 5 and then follow the on-screen instructions. ! Getting Started > Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition n 24 N Keeping Your ...
User Guide
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... included with the ASSIST button Press the ASSIST button while your computer is off launches the VAIO Care Rescue. Getting Started > Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition n 25 N Using the VAIO Care With the VAIO Care, you can be used to recover your computer in case of emergency, for more ...information. The VAIO Care will provide appropriate measures to keep it running at an optimum level. The VAIO Care Rescue can regularly conduct performance checks and tune-ups on your computer to solve the problem....
... included with the ASSIST button Press the ASSIST button while your computer is off launches the VAIO Care Rescue. Getting Started > Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition n 25 N Using the VAIO Care With the VAIO Care, you can be used to recover your computer in case of emergency, for more ...information. The VAIO Care will provide appropriate measures to keep it running at an optimum level. The VAIO Care Rescue can regularly conduct performance checks and tune-ups on your computer to solve the problem....
User Guide
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... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 27) ❑ Using the Mouse (page 34) ❑ Using the Touch Screen (page 39) ❑ Using the Built-in ...
... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 27) ❑ Using the Mouse (page 34) ❑ Using the Touch Screen (page 39) ❑ Using the Built-in ...