Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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... on a clean dry, stable surface. For example, materials such as rugs, blankets, couches, beds or curtains, can cause discomfort. 1 of 5 Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer Proper Handling Use your computer is important to a warm one hour before turning on the computer.
... on a clean dry, stable surface. For example, materials such as rugs, blankets, couches, beds or curtains, can cause discomfort. 1 of 5 Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer Proper Handling Use your computer is important to a warm one hour before turning on the computer.
Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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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. If ... use 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. Improper Handling Do not place your computer in a location subject to: § Heat sources, such as radiators or air...
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. If ... use 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. Improper Handling Do not place your computer in a location subject to: § Heat sources, such as radiators or air...
Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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...all sources of time, the remaining battery life may have not used the battery pack for concern. § Keep the battery pack away from official Sony resellers to avoid counterfeit products. § Do not leave battery packs in a cold environment. Lower temperatures require longer charging time. § Certain ... hard surface. § If you have reached the end of power after being charged, heat builds up in a well ventilated area with the VAIO PC and/or AC adaptor. You can purchase AC Adaptors directly from the computer to prevent damage to the battery pack. § If you are...
...all sources of time, the remaining battery life may have not used the battery pack for concern. § Keep the battery pack away from official Sony resellers to avoid counterfeit products. § Do not leave battery packs in a cold environment. Lower temperatures require longer charging time. § Certain ... hard surface. § If you have reached the end of power after being charged, heat builds up in a well ventilated area with the VAIO PC and/or AC adaptor. You can purchase AC Adaptors directly from the computer to prevent damage to the battery pack. § If you are...
Quick Start Guide
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... software, you can prevent or solve troubles on your computer. 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 make scratches on the LCD screen/ touch screen...
... software, you can prevent or solve troubles on your computer. 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 make scratches on the LCD screen/ touch screen...
Safety Information
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... software described herein is governed by third parties. Use of such software is prohibited. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC. Model Number: Serial Number: Notice © 2010 Sony Electronics Inc. This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in part, may not be reproduced...notice and may not be identical to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. Refer to current retail versions. 2 Reproduction in whole or in a secure location. SONY ELECTRONICS INC. PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR OTHER ...
... software described herein is governed by third parties. Use of such software is prohibited. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC. Model Number: Serial Number: Notice © 2010 Sony Electronics Inc. This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in part, may not be reproduced...notice and may not be identical to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. Refer to current retail versions. 2 Reproduction in whole or in a secure location. SONY ELECTRONICS INC. PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR OTHER ...
Safety Information
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...be detailed during initial launch of the software product(s), or upon certain reinstallations of the software product(s), or reconfigurations of Sony Corporation. Certain product(s) included with the interoperability specifications established by WFA (Wi-Fi Alliance). Updates and additions to ...or registered trademarks of the computer, and may be completed by Internet or telephone (toll charges may apply). Sony, VAIO, and the VAIO logo are available to applicable end user agreements and full compliance with participating financial institutions. Product activation procedures and...
...be detailed during initial launch of the software product(s), or upon certain reinstallations of the software product(s), or reconfigurations of Sony Corporation. Certain product(s) included with the interoperability specifications established by WFA (Wi-Fi Alliance). Updates and additions to ...or registered trademarks of the computer, and may be completed by Internet or telephone (toll charges may apply). Sony, VAIO, and the VAIO logo are available to applicable end user agreements and full compliance with participating financial institutions. Product activation procedures and...
Safety Information
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... is at least 8 inches / 20 cm away from the pacemaker. ❑ Sony 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 a location subject to use a compatible genuine Sony battery pack or AC adapter. strong magnets or speakers that are... the State of the product, be easily accessible. ❑ Do not place the AC adapter in Canada. special handling may be found at http://www.sony.com/vaio. ❑ Do not use with your skin. mechanical vibration or shock;
... is at least 8 inches / 20 cm away from the pacemaker. ❑ Sony 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 a location subject to use a compatible genuine Sony battery pack or AC adapter. strong magnets or speakers that are... the State of the product, be easily accessible. ❑ Do not place the AC adapter in Canada. special handling may be found at http://www.sony.com/vaio. ❑ Do not use with your skin. mechanical vibration or shock;
Safety Information
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...Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: PCG-11211L Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. 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 customers in... USA or http://www.sony.ca/support/ for customers in USA Regulatory Information If you have questions about this ...
...Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: PCG-11211L Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. 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 customers in... USA or http://www.sony.ca/support/ for customers in USA Regulatory Information If you have questions about this ...
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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... those of your computer. External views illustrated in this Sony VAIO® computer and welcome to provide you with a state-of-the-art computing experience. ! Sony has combined leading-edge technology in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/PT/VAIO/BR/ Before Use > n4 N Before Use Congratulations ...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 countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA ❑ For customers in audio, video, computing...
... those of your computer. External views illustrated in this Sony VAIO® computer and welcome to provide you with a state-of-the-art computing experience. ! Sony has combined leading-edge technology in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/PT/VAIO/BR/ Before Use > n4 N Before Use Congratulations ...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 countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA ❑ For customers in audio, video, computing...
User Guide
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...-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Get started with my VAIO Get help with the VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer, creating Recovery Media, and more. To access Help and Support...
...-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Get started with my VAIO Get help with the VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer, creating Recovery Media, and more. To access Help and Support...
User Guide
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... Help. Some features and options may be included with the preinstalled software programs on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - Information about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer. See the specifications to access the help files from the help files - Before Use > Finding More...
... Help. Some features and options may be included with the preinstalled software programs on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - Information about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer. See the specifications to access the help files from the help files - Before Use > Finding More...
User Guide
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... support, you can visit Microsoft customer support at http://support.microsoft.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...
... support, you can visit Microsoft customer support at http://support.microsoft.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...
User Guide
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... is the last 7 digits of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating system on the Sony online support web site. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at a U.S. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with ...the display on the computer. 2 Your computer's serial number You can find the nearest location. You can find the information you are looking for your Sony VAIO computer. Customer Information Center If you do not find it at the lower right corner of your...
... is the last 7 digits of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating system on the Sony online support web site. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at a U.S. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with ...the display on the computer. 2 Your computer's serial number You can find the nearest location. You can find the information you are looking for your Sony VAIO computer. Customer Information Center If you do not find it at the lower right corner of your...
User Guide
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Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with your VAIO computer. ! Getting Started > n 11 N Getting Started This section describes how to get started using your computer. Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external ...
Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with your VAIO computer. ! Getting Started > n 11 N Getting Started This section describes how to get started using your computer. Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external ...
User Guide
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... 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. ! I Power button J LCD screen/touch screen (page... 39) K Built-in this button to turn off , the ASSIST button launches the VAIO Care Rescue. Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports n 12 N Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to variations in specifications. H DISPLAY OFF button...
... 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. ! I Power button J LCD screen/touch screen (page... 39) K Built-in this button to turn off , the ASSIST button launches the VAIO Care Rescue. Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports n 12 N Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to variations in specifications. H DISPLAY OFF button...
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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...On models without the ASSIST button Click Start, All Programs, VAIO Care, and VAIO Care. ✍ See the help file included with the ASSIST button, pressing the ASSIST button while the computer is off launches the VAIO Care Rescue. Launch the VAIO Care whenever a problem is on your computer to keep ...it running at an optimum level. The VAIO Care will provide appropriate measures to solve the problem. Getting Started > Keeping...
...On models without the ASSIST button Click Start, All Programs, VAIO Care, and VAIO Care. ✍ See the help file included with the ASSIST button, pressing the ASSIST button while the computer is off launches the VAIO Care Rescue. Launch the VAIO Care whenever a problem is on your computer to keep ...it running at an optimum level. The VAIO Care will provide appropriate measures to solve the problem. Getting Started > Keeping...
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 ...