Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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... a cold location to prevent overheating. 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 notebook computer, by placing the computer on porous surfaces. IMPORTANT Do not place your computer directly on your computer...
... a cold location to prevent overheating. 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 notebook computer, by placing the computer on porous surfaces. IMPORTANT Do not place your computer directly on your computer...
Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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... of your computer: § Shut down the computer § Unplug it § Remove the battery pack. § Have the computer checked by a Sony-qualified technician before cleaning your VAIO PC Clean the cabinet with a dry or lightly moistened soft microfiber cloth. Do not drop your computer, as the electromagnetic field of the...
... of your computer: § Shut down the computer § Unplug it § Remove the battery pack. § Have the computer checked by a Sony-qualified technician before cleaning your VAIO PC Clean the cabinet with a dry or lightly moistened soft microfiber cloth. Do not drop your computer, as the electromagnetic field of the...
Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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...You can purchase AC Adaptors directly from the computer to prevent damage to the AC adapter; If the AC adaptor was delivered with the VAIO PC and/or AC adaptor. For safety reasons this computer should be unpredictable. § While the battery pack is installed the results could... and does not indicate a malfunction, because the battery pack will gradually discharge over time even when not in a cold environment. IMPORTANT Use only Sony original AC adaptors. We recommend purchasing the battery packs directly from all sources of heat. § Keep the battery pack dry. § Do...
...You can purchase AC Adaptors directly from the computer to prevent damage to the AC adapter; If the AC adaptor was delivered with the VAIO PC and/or AC adaptor. For safety reasons this computer should be unpredictable. § While the battery pack is installed the results could... and does not indicate a malfunction, because the battery pack will gradually discharge over time even when not in a cold environment. IMPORTANT Use only Sony original AC adaptors. We recommend purchasing the battery packs directly from all sources of heat. § Keep the battery pack dry. § Do...
Quick Start Guide
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VPCL1 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 the following documentation. Attention.... 2 Route the power cord through the hole of powering on or shutting down. Click Start, All Programs, VAIO Care, and VAIO Care. The illustrations in this sheet) Safety Information Help and Support is turned on the LCD screen/ touch screen. ...
VPCL1 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 the following documentation. Attention.... 2 Route the power cord through the hole of powering on or shutting down. Click Start, All Programs, VAIO Care, and VAIO Care. The illustrations in this sheet) Safety Information Help and Support is turned on the LCD screen/ touch screen. ...
Safety Information
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..., and keep in part, may not be reproduced, translated, or reduced to any machine-readable form without prior written approval. All rights reserved. SONY ELECTRONICS INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR SPECIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER BASED ON TORT, CONTRACT, OR OTHERWISE, ARISING OUT OF OR IN...license agreements enclosed with this manual or the information contained herein at any modification to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. Reproduction in whole or in USA and Canada Pour les utilisateurs aux Etats-Unis et au Canada Owner's Record The ...
..., and keep in part, may not be reproduced, translated, or reduced to any machine-readable form without prior written approval. All rights reserved. SONY ELECTRONICS INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR SPECIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER BASED ON TORT, CONTRACT, OR OTHERWISE, ARISING OUT OF OR IN...license agreements enclosed with this manual or the information contained herein at any modification to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. Reproduction in whole or in USA and Canada Pour les utilisateurs aux Etats-Unis et au Canada Owner's Record The ...
Safety Information
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...be completed by WFA (Wi-Fi Alliance). Updates and additions to U.S. All other trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. End User / Product Activation Requirements Certain software product(s) included with this computer may include features such as copy protection...software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Sony, VAIO, and the VAIO logo are available to software may require an additional charge. The Wireless LAN functionality, which is prohibited. USE ...
...be completed by WFA (Wi-Fi Alliance). Updates and additions to U.S. All other trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. End User / Product Activation Requirements Certain software product(s) included with this computer may include features such as copy protection...software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Sony, VAIO, and the VAIO logo are available to software may require an additional charge. The Wireless LAN functionality, which is prohibited. USE ...
Safety Information
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.... ❑ To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not open the cabinet. strong magnets or speakers that you , visit the Sony online support Web site at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in Canada. For the State of California, USA only Perchlorate Material - Refer servicing to malfunction. ❑ If using... is not responsible for any interference that are intended for customers in USA or at least 8 inches / 20 cm away from the pacemaker. ❑ Sony is at http://www.sony.ca/support/ for use wireless LAN on hospital premises. moisture or rain; excessive dust;
.... ❑ To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not open the cabinet. strong magnets or speakers that you , visit the Sony online support Web site at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in Canada. For the State of California, USA only Perchlorate Material - Refer servicing to malfunction. ❑ If using... is not responsible for any interference that are intended for customers in USA or at least 8 inches / 20 cm away from the pacemaker. ❑ Sony is at http://www.sony.ca/support/ for use wireless LAN on hospital premises. moisture or rain; excessive dust;
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...A1112L Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. For customers in USA Regulatory Information If you can write 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.
...A1112L Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. For customers in USA Regulatory Information If you can write 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 4-192-024-11(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 4-192-024-11(1)
User Guide
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n2 N Contents Before Use 4 Finding More about Your VAIO Computer 5 Ergonomic Considerations 10 Getting Started 12 Locating Controls and Ports 13 About the Indicator...Down Your Computer Safely 26 Using the Power Saving Mode 27 Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition .......... 29 Using Your VAIO Computer 31 Using the Keyboard 32 Using the Mouse 37 Using the Touch Screen 41 Using the Built-in Camera ... an External Microphone 93 Connecting a USB Device 94 Connecting an i.LINK Device 96 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 98 Setting the Password 99 Using Intel(R) VT 106 Using the...
n2 N Contents Before Use 4 Finding More about Your VAIO Computer 5 Ergonomic Considerations 10 Getting Started 12 Locating Controls and Ports 13 About the Indicator...Down Your Computer Safely 26 Using the Power Saving Mode 27 Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition .......... 29 Using Your VAIO Computer 31 Using the Keyboard 32 Using the Mouse 37 Using the Touch Screen 41 Using the Built-in Camera ... an External Microphone 93 Connecting a USB Device 94 Connecting an i.LINK Device 96 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 98 Setting the Password 99 Using Intel(R) VT 106 Using the...
User Guide
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... look slightly different from those 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 countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA ❑ For customers in audio, video, computing, ...
... look slightly different from those 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 countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA ❑ For customers in audio, video, computing, ...
User Guide
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n5 N An overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer Finding More about Your VAIO Computer This section provides support information about your VAIO computer. 1. Safety guidelines and owner information. ✍ Before activating the wireless functions such as the wireless LAN and Bluetooth technology, read the Safety Information carefully.
n5 N An overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer Finding More about Your VAIO Computer This section provides support information about your VAIO computer. 1. Safety guidelines and owner information. ✍ Before activating the wireless functions such as the wireless LAN and Bluetooth technology, read the Safety Information carefully.
User Guide
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... model specific user guide on your VAIO computer. General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer. You can find the answers you need. Get started with my VAIO Get help with the VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Use my VAIO Get assistance with your VAIO computer, creating recovery media, and...
... model specific user guide on your VAIO computer. General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer. You can find the answers you need. Get started with my VAIO Get help with the VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Use my VAIO Get assistance with your VAIO computer, creating recovery media, and...
User Guide
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... included with the preinstalled software programs on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. Information about Your VAIO Computer n7 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer.
... included with the preinstalled software programs on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. Information about Your VAIO Computer n7 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer.
User Guide
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Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 3. For operating system support, you can visit Microsoft customer support at http://support.microsoft.com/directory/. Support Web Sites ❑ Sony online support web site The Sony online support web site provides instant access to information ...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/ ❑ ...
Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 3. For operating system support, you can visit Microsoft customer support at http://support.microsoft.com/directory/. Support Web Sites ❑ Sony online support web site The Sony online support web site provides instant access to information ...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/ ❑ ...
User Guide
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... You can find the contact numbers on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of your VAIO PC. In order to find it on the Sony online support web site. Visit the web site at our site, you might need. Customer Information Center If you... of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating system on your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n9 N 4. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at www.sonystyle.com/backstage...
... You can find the contact numbers on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of your VAIO PC. In order to find it on the Sony online support web site. Visit the web site at our site, you might need. Customer Information Center If you... of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating system on your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n9 N 4. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at www.sonystyle.com/backstage...
User Guide
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... using your computer. Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with your VAIO computer. ! Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on) at a time, following the manufacturer's instructions. ❑ Locating...
... using your computer. Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with your VAIO computer. ! Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on) at a time, following the manufacturer's instructions. ❑ Locating...
User Guide
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... sure to download the updates. Your computer must be connected to the Internet to update your VAIO computer 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. !
... sure to download the updates. Your computer must be connected to the Internet to update your VAIO computer 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. !
User Guide
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...button, pressing the ASSIST button while the computer is found 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 Press the ASSIST button while your computer is on your computer. To launch... the VAIO Care ❑ On models with the VAIO Care for example, when the Windows does not start. The VAIO Care Rescue can regularly conduct performance checks and tune-ups on your computer to keep it...
...button, pressing the ASSIST button while the computer is found 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 Press the ASSIST button while your computer is on your computer. To launch... the VAIO Care ❑ On models with the VAIO Care for example, when the Windows does not start. The VAIO Care Rescue can regularly conduct performance checks and tune-ups on your computer to keep it...
User Guide
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... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 32) ❑ Using the Mouse (page 37) ❑ Using the Touch Screen (page 41) ❑ Using the Built-in ...
... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 32) ❑ Using the Mouse (page 37) ❑ Using the Touch Screen (page 41) ❑ Using the Built-in ...