User Guide
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... on the computer. 2 Your computer's serial number You can find the contact numbers on 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 the information you are looking...
... on the computer. 2 Your computer's serial number You can find the contact numbers on 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 the information you are looking...
User Guide
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... warm while you are using the computer for operations. * On selected models only. Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports n 12 N Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to variations in speakers (stereo) I LCD screen/touch screen (page 42) ! The appearance of time. It may also vary ...in some areas of the screen surface may be different from those illustrated in this sensor for an extended period of your ...
... warm while you are using the computer for operations. * On selected models only. Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports n 12 N Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to variations in speakers (stereo) I LCD screen/touch screen (page 42) ! The appearance of time. It may also vary ...in some areas of the screen surface may be different from those illustrated in this sensor for an extended period of your ...
User Guide
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... as the audio/video input source by the INPUT SELECT button (page 14), pressing this button to wait until the computer cools down before you touch it. C Air exhaust vent D Memory module compartment cover (page 105) E VIDEO INPUT jacks*1 (page 61) F HDMI INPUT port*1 (page 61) G AC input port (page 17... 91) (Output Sampling Rate: 44.1 KHz/48.0 KHz/96.0 KHz) L Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports*2 (page 93) M CONNECT button (page 35), (page 39) *1 On selected models only. *2 Support high-/full-/low- Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports n 13 N Back !
... as the audio/video input source by the INPUT SELECT button (page 14), pressing this button to wait until the computer cools down before you touch it. C Air exhaust vent D Memory module compartment cover (page 105) E VIDEO INPUT jacks*1 (page 61) F HDMI INPUT port*1 (page 61) G AC input port (page 17... 91) (Output Sampling Rate: 44.1 KHz/48.0 KHz/96.0 KHz) L Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports*2 (page 93) M CONNECT button (page 35), (page 39) *1 On selected models only. *2 Support high-/full-/low- Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports n 13 N Back !
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Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Right A Optical disc drive (page 47) B Manual eject hole (page 140) C Drive eject button (page 47) D INPUT SELECT button* (page 63)/ INPUT SELECT indicator* (page 16) E MENU button* (page 63) F V/v (Up/Down) buttons* (page 63) G OK button* (page 63) * On selected models only. n 14 N
Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Right A Optical disc drive (page 47) B Manual eject hole (page 140) C Drive eject button (page 47) D INPUT SELECT button* (page 63)/ INPUT SELECT indicator* (page 16) E MENU button* (page 63) F V/v (Up/Down) buttons* (page 63) G OK button* (page 63) * On selected models only. n 14 N
User Guide
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...orange while the computer is in use . Illuminates in MOTION EYE camera Media Access INPUT SELECT* DISPLAY OFF Disc drive WIRELESS * On selected models only. Illuminates in green while the HDMI input or the video input is equipped with the following indicator lights: Indicator Power 1 HDMI/VIDEO... indicator light is lit.) When the indicator light is unlit, the memory card is selected as the audio/video input source. Illuminates while one or more wireless options are enabled. Getting Started > About the Indicator Lights n 16 N About the Indicator Lights Your computer is selected ...
...orange while the computer is in use . Illuminates in MOTION EYE camera Media Access INPUT SELECT* DISPLAY OFF Disc drive WIRELESS * On selected models only. Illuminates in green while the HDMI input or the video input is equipped with the following indicator lights: Indicator Power 1 HDMI/VIDEO... indicator light is lit.) When the indicator light is unlit, the memory card is selected as the audio/video input source. Illuminates while one or more wireless options are enabled. Getting Started > About the Indicator Lights n 16 N About the Indicator Lights Your computer is selected ...
User Guide
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... metal furniture or objects near the wireless keyboard. See To connect the wireless keyboard (page 35) for example after you used the keyboard with another VAIO model, reconnect the keyboard. Do not mix old (used , new or different types of the battery. These devices may create interference, causing the keyboard to use.... Using incompatible batteries or mixing used ) and new batteries when replacing batteries in conjunction with manganese batteries. Be sure to stop working properly. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 31 N !
... metal furniture or objects near the wireless keyboard. See To connect the wireless keyboard (page 35) for example after you used the keyboard with another VAIO model, reconnect the keyboard. Do not mix old (used , new or different types of the battery. These devices may create interference, causing the keyboard to use.... Using incompatible batteries or mixing used ) and new batteries when replacing batteries in conjunction with manganese batteries. Be sure to stop working properly. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 31 N !
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Mouse n 37 N ! To maintain good communication, operate the wireless mouse within the distance limitations of the battery. Use surfaces such as this ... place metal furniture near the wireless mouse. These devices may create interference, causing the mouse to stop working properly. Do not mix alkaline with another VAIO model, reconnect the mouse. See To connect the wireless mouse (page 39) for example after you find your wireless mouse not working properly. tone printing. Always...
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Mouse n 37 N ! To maintain good communication, operate the wireless mouse within the distance limitations of the battery. Use surfaces such as this ... place metal furniture near the wireless mouse. These devices may create interference, causing the mouse to stop working properly. Do not mix alkaline with another VAIO model, reconnect the mouse. See To connect the wireless mouse (page 39) for example after you find your wireless mouse not working properly. tone printing. Always...
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...Sound, Display, and Set custom text size (DPI), and then specify your computer from Sleep mode to Larger by touching the touch screen. Depending on the model you were using a non-compatible software application or viewing a non-compatible web site. You can bring the computer back... Normal mode. This, however, may distort the screen view while you can disable the touch screen function with the Control Panel. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Screen Gesture Rotate Description With some cases including the one, for easier touch works. Changing the DPI, however, may not ...
...Sound, Display, and Set custom text size (DPI), and then specify your computer from Sleep mode to Larger by touching the touch screen. Depending on the model you were using a non-compatible software application or viewing a non-compatible web site. You can bring the computer back... Normal mode. This, however, may distort the screen view while you can disable the touch screen function with the Control Panel. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Screen Gesture Rotate Description With some cases including the one, for easier touch works. Changing the DPI, however, may not ...
User Guide
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...ray Disc media with a cartridge. *4 Supports writing data to Ultra Speed CD-RW discs is not supported. *3 The Blu-ray Disc drive on the model you purchased. Use non-cartridge discs or discs with a removable cartridge. *2 Writing data to find out which type of optical disc drive supports which ... Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD- See the reference chart below to single-sided DVD-RAM discs (2.6 GB) compliant with the capacity of media. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 49 N Supported Disc Media Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc™ media, ...
...ray Disc media with a cartridge. *4 Supports writing data to Ultra Speed CD-RW discs is not supported. *3 The Blu-ray Disc drive on the model you purchased. Use non-cartridge discs or discs with a removable cartridge. *2 Writing data to find out which type of optical disc drive supports which ... Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD- See the reference chart below to single-sided DVD-RAM discs (2.6 GB) compliant with the capacity of media. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 49 N Supported Disc Media Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc™ media, ...
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... the model you are not familiar with upgrading memory on a computer. ❑ You should not install it yourself, if you purchased. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > n 104 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer... and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology. See the specifications to install a new memory module. ❑ You should not touch the connectors...
... the model you are not familiar with upgrading memory on a computer. ❑ You should not install it yourself, if you purchased. For assistance, contact an authorized Sony Service Center. Upgrading Your VAIO Computer > n 104 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your VAIO computer... and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology. See the specifications to install a new memory module. ❑ You should not touch the connectors...
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...❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed. To find the nearest center or agent, see Finding More about Your VAIO Computer (page 5). The BIOS setup screen appears. At the ...confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. A reset fee will be charged. You can I cannot remember the power-on password, contact an authorized Sony... optimal graphic performance in such a case is shared with the system. How can use one of the game if there are any patches or updates to download. ❑ Make ...
...❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed. To find the nearest center or agent, see Finding More about Your VAIO Computer (page 5). The BIOS setup screen appears. At the ...confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. A reset fee will be charged. You can I cannot remember the power-on password, contact an authorized Sony... optimal graphic performance in such a case is shared with the system. How can use one of the game if there are any patches or updates to download. ❑ Make ...
Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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...this model. Using the AC adaptor Make sure that was delivered with a 3 pin power cable, use the AC adaptor with a properly grounded wall socket to avoid a small static charge building up in a well ventilated area with the VAIO PC and/or AC adaptor. Using the Battery Pack Use original Sony ...battery packs. IMPORTANT Use only Sony original AC adaptors. This is normal and is not cause for concern. § Keep the battery...
...this model. Using the AC adaptor Make sure that was delivered with a 3 pin power cable, use the AC adaptor with a properly grounded wall socket to avoid a small static charge building up in a well ventilated area with the VAIO PC and/or AC adaptor. Using the Battery Pack Use original Sony ...battery packs. IMPORTANT Use only Sony original AC adaptors. This is normal and is not cause for concern. § Keep the battery...
Quick Start Guide
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...;2 Insert the supplied AA manganese batteries before use. 3 On selected models only. The illustrations in case of a system failure. To connect keyboard ...screen/ touch screen. LCD Screen/Touch Screen Handling Do not exert pressure on -screen VAIO Recovery Center User Guide under Use my VAIO in the process of powering on . Click Start , All Programs, Windows Update or VAIO.... VPCL1 Series VAIO Support Homepage http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ (USA) http://sony.ca/support/ (Canada) http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA/ (Latin American area) http://esupport.sony.com/BR...
...;2 Insert the supplied AA manganese batteries before use. 3 On selected models only. The illustrations in case of a system failure. To connect keyboard ...screen/ touch screen. LCD Screen/Touch Screen Handling Do not exert pressure on -screen VAIO Recovery Center User Guide under Use my VAIO in the process of powering on . Click Start , All Programs, Windows Update or VAIO.... VPCL1 Series VAIO Support Homepage http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ (USA) http://sony.ca/support/ (Canada) http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA/ (Latin American area) http://esupport.sony.com/BR...
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Create your recovery discs Create your model. Attention Your computer takes a few minutes for the first startup. LCD Screen/Touch Screen Handling Do not exert pressure on the computer while the connect indicator light is required until the... helpful information with the following the steps below. VPCL1 Series VAIO Support Homepage http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ (USA) http://sony.ca/support/ (Canada) http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA/ (Latin American area) http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ (Brazil) Features and specifications may vary ...
Create your recovery discs Create your model. Attention Your computer takes a few minutes for the first startup. LCD Screen/Touch Screen Handling Do not exert pressure on the computer while the connect indicator light is required until the... helpful information with the following the steps below. VPCL1 Series VAIO Support Homepage http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ (USA) http://sony.ca/support/ (Canada) http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA/ (Latin American area) http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ (Brazil) Features and specifications may vary ...
Safety Information
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...contains software owned by Sony and licensed by the terms of a separate user license agreement. Sony Electronics Inc. Some of such software is subject to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. All rights reserved. SONY ELECTRONICS INC. SONY ALSO ASSUMES NO ...or the information contained herein at any machine-readable form without written permission is governed by third parties. Model Number: Serial Number: Notice © 2009 Sony Electronics Inc. PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED ...
...contains software owned by Sony and licensed by the terms of a separate user license agreement. Sony Electronics Inc. Some of such software is subject to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. All rights reserved. SONY ELECTRONICS INC. SONY ALSO ASSUMES NO ...or the information contained herein at any machine-readable form without written permission is governed by third parties. Model Number: Serial Number: Notice © 2009 Sony Electronics Inc. PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED ...
Safety Information
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...online service providers may require a fee and credit card information. The Wireless LAN functionality, which is incorporated into selected models only, has passed Wi-Fi certification and complies with the interoperability specifications established by Internet or telephone (toll charges ... or upon certain reinstallations of the software product(s), or reconfigurations of Sony Corporation used only to the documentation that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. Sony, VAIO, and the VAIO logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of the software product(s) requires agreement...
...online service providers may require a fee and credit card information. The Wireless LAN functionality, which is incorporated into selected models only, has passed Wi-Fi certification and complies with the interoperability specifications established by Internet or telephone (toll charges ... or upon certain reinstallations of the software product(s), or reconfigurations of Sony Corporation used only to the documentation that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. Sony, VAIO, and the VAIO logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of the software product(s) requires agreement...
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://sony.ca/support/ for sale in Canada. Model No.: VGP-WKB10 (wireless keyboard), and VGP-WMS4 (wireless mouse) These devices comply...
... 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://sony.ca/support/ for sale in Canada. Model No.: VGP-WKB10 (wireless keyboard), and VGP-WMS4 (wireless mouse) These devices comply...
Safety Information
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...limits may be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the FCC Rules. Industry Canada Notice This Class B digital apparatus complies with personal video recording features) Supplementary...reception. However, there is likely to result in interference to peripherals that interference will not occur in a particular installation. Model No.: A350 (For models equipped with Canadian ICES-003. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for help. All cables used ...
...limits may be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the FCC Rules. Industry Canada Notice This Class B digital apparatus complies with personal video recording features) Supplementary...reception. However, there is likely to result in interference to peripherals that interference will not occur in a particular installation. Model No.: A350 (For models equipped with Canadian ICES-003. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for help. All cables used ...
Safety Information
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... interference, and (2) this device could void your body (excluding extremities: hands, wrists, feet, and ankles). Users are not permitted to operate this transmitter device. For models with the Bluetooth functionality, the personal computer contains a Wireless LAN transmitter which is co-located and operating simultaneously with minimum distance 8 inches / 20 cm between...
... interference, and (2) this device could void your body (excluding extremities: hands, wrists, feet, and ankles). Users are not permitted to operate this transmitter device. For models with the Bluetooth functionality, the personal computer contains a Wireless LAN transmitter which is co-located and operating simultaneously with minimum distance 8 inches / 20 cm between...