Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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... example, materials such as rugs, blankets, couches, beds or curtains, can cause discomfort. 1 of the unit rises during normal operation. Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer Proper Handling Use your computer is important to a warm one hour before turning on the computer. If this occurs, wait at 1-888-476...
... example, materials such as rugs, blankets, couches, beds or curtains, can cause discomfort. 1 of the unit rises during normal operation. Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer Proper Handling Use your computer is important to a warm one hour before turning on the computer. If this occurs, wait at 1-888-476...
Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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... 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. IMPORTANT Do not use damaged or cut connection cables or cords. Improper Handling Do not place your computer in...
... 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. IMPORTANT Do not use damaged or cut connection cables or cords. Improper Handling Do not place your computer in...
Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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... AC adaptors. Sony cannot guarantee product safety when non-original AC adaptors are used. This is in a cold environment. Using the AC adaptor Make sure that was delivered with the VAIO PC and/or AC adaptor. However, this is normal and does not indicate a malfunction, because the ...; Do not leave battery packs in use or being fully charged, it on the notebook casing. Using the Battery Pack Use original Sony battery packs. Sony cannot guarantee product safety when third party non-original replacement battery packs are used the battery pack for a considerable amount of time, ...
... AC adaptors. Sony cannot guarantee product safety when non-original AC adaptors are used. This is in a cold environment. Using the AC adaptor Make sure that was delivered with the VAIO PC and/or AC adaptor. However, this is normal and does not indicate a malfunction, because the ...; Do not leave battery packs in use or being fully charged, it on the notebook casing. Using the Battery Pack Use original Sony battery packs. Sony cannot guarantee product safety when third party non-original replacement battery packs are used the battery pack for a considerable amount of time, ...
Quick Start Guide
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... vents is easy to download the updates. 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...Attention Your computer takes a few minutes for the first startup. On-screen manuals: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Select your computer on or shutting down. No action is turned on or in case of powering on hard surfaces, such as setup tools...
... vents is easy to download the updates. 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...Attention Your computer takes a few minutes for the first startup. On-screen manuals: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Select your computer on or shutting down. No action is turned on or in case of powering on hard surfaces, such as setup tools...
Safety Information
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...the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of a separate user license agreement. Model Number: Serial Number: Notice © 2010 Sony Electronics Inc. SONY CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. The software described herein is prohibited. WEB SITE ... VARIOUS SOURCES AND MAY BE INACCURATE. reserves the right to make any modification to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. Record the model and serial numbers in the space provided here, and keep in part, may not be reproduced, translated...
...the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of a separate user license agreement. Model Number: Serial Number: Notice © 2010 Sony Electronics Inc. SONY CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. The software described herein is prohibited. WEB SITE ... VARIOUS SOURCES AND MAY BE INACCURATE. reserves the right to make any modification to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. Record the model and serial numbers in the space provided here, and keep in part, may not be reproduced, translated...
Safety Information
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... information. End User / Product Activation Requirements Certain software product(s) included with this computer may include features such as copy protection and content management technology. Sony, VAIO, and the VAIO logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. All other trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of the software product(s) requires agreement...
... information. End User / Product Activation Requirements Certain software product(s) included with this computer may include features such as copy protection and content management technology. Sony, VAIO, and the VAIO logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. All other trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of the software product(s) requires agreement...
Safety Information
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... ❑ To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not open the cabinet. Remove the AC adapter away from the pacemaker. ❑ Sony is at http://www.sony.com/vaio. ❑ Do not use with this product only. 4 Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. ❑ The socket-outlet shall be ... 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.ca/support/ for customers in contact with your skin. excessive dust; direct sunlight; Doing...
... ❑ To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not open the cabinet. Remove the AC adapter away from the pacemaker. ❑ Sony is at http://www.sony.com/vaio. ❑ Do not use with this product only. 4 Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. ❑ The socket-outlet shall be ... 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.ca/support/ for customers in contact with your skin. excessive dust; direct sunlight; Doing...
Safety Information
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...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: Sony Electronics Inc. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) ... 12 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 Canada...
...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: Sony Electronics Inc. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) ... 12 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 Canada...
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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...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 countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA ❑ For customers in audio, video, computing...the configuration of your computer. How 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 on your purchase of this manual may not be ...
...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 countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA ❑ For customers in audio, video, computing...the configuration of your computer. How 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 on your purchase of this manual may not be ...
User Guide
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... Documentation ❑ Help and Support - Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer. 1. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n5 N Finding More about Your VAIO Computer This section provides support information about your VAIO computer with the VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. General information and technical assistance for...
... Documentation ❑ Help and Support - Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer. 1. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n5 N Finding More about Your VAIO Computer This section provides support information about your VAIO computer with the VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. General information and technical assistance for...
User Guide
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... be included with the preinstalled software programs on your computer. See the specifications to access the help files from the help files - Information about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help...
... be included with the preinstalled software programs on your computer. See the specifications to access the help files from the help files - Information about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help...
User Guide
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.... ❑ 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://esupport.sony.com/PT/VAIO/BR/ ❑ Operating system online support web...
.... ❑ 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://esupport.sony.com/PT/VAIO/BR/ ❑ Operating system online support web...
User Guide
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Visit the web site at the lower right corner of your Sony VAIO computer. In order to receive the fastest and most efficient services, have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find it at www.sonystyle.com/backstage to find it on the bottom... number You can find the nearest location. You can assist with a Sony certified technician at our site, you may call Sony directly. The serial number is the last 7 digits of the problem 5. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. In Store Service & Support (available in USA ...
Visit the web site at the lower right corner of your Sony VAIO computer. In order to receive the fastest and most efficient services, have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find it at www.sonystyle.com/backstage to find it on the bottom... number You can find the nearest location. You can assist with a Sony certified technician at our site, you may call Sony directly. The serial number is the last 7 digits of the problem 5. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. In Store Service & Support (available in USA ...
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. ! Getting Started > n 11 N Getting Started This section describes how to get started using your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner...
... 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. ! Getting Started > n 11 N Getting Started This section describes how to get started using your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner...
User Guide
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...in microphone (monaural) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 16) C Built-in this button to turn off , the ASSIST button launches the VAIO Care Rescue. I Power button J LCD screen/touch screen (page 39) K Built-in specifications. The appearance of your computer may be different from those...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. ! H DISPLAY OFF button/DISPLAY OFF indicator (page 16...
...in microphone (monaural) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 16) C Built-in this button to turn off , the ASSIST button launches the VAIO Care Rescue. I Power button J LCD screen/touch screen (page 39) K Built-in specifications. The appearance of your computer may be different from those...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. ! H DISPLAY OFF button/DISPLAY OFF indicator (page 16...
User Guide
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...Your Computer in Optimum Condition n 24 N Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition Updating Your Computer Be sure to download the updates. 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. ! Your computer must be connected to the Internet to update your...
...Your Computer in Optimum Condition n 24 N Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition Updating Your Computer Be sure to download the updates. 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. ! Your computer must be connected to the Internet to update your...
User Guide
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...conduct performance checks and tune-ups on your computer is on. ❑ 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 found on your ...computer in Optimum Condition n 25 N Using the VAIO Care With the VAIO Care, you can be used to solve the problem. Launch the VAIO Care whenever a problem is off launches the VAIO Care Rescue. The VAIO Care will provide appropriate measures to recover your computer.
...conduct performance checks and tune-ups on your computer is on. ❑ 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 found on your ...computer in Optimum Condition n 25 N Using the VAIO Care With the VAIO Care, you can be used to solve the problem. Launch the VAIO Care whenever a problem is off launches the VAIO Care Rescue. The VAIO Care will provide appropriate measures to recover your computer.
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 ...