Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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..., wait at 1-888-476-6972 IMPORTANT Proper air circulation is brought directly from a cold location to prevent overheating. The temperature of the bottom of Your VAIO® Computer Proper Handling Use your lap. If you may condense inside the computer. Do not block your computer is important to a warm one hour...
..., wait at 1-888-476-6972 IMPORTANT Proper air circulation is brought directly from a cold location to prevent overheating. The temperature of the bottom of Your VAIO® Computer Proper Handling Use your lap. If you may condense inside the computer. Do not block your computer is important to a warm one hour...
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 5 Improper Handling Do ... the computer. Disconnect the AC adapter and remove the battery pack before operating it § Remove the battery pack. § Have the computer checked by a Sony-qualified technician before cleaning your computer: § Shut down the computer § Unplug it again IMPORTANT Do not use any liquid onto your computer.
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 5 Improper Handling Do ... the computer. Disconnect the AC adapter and remove the battery pack before operating it § Remove the battery pack. § Have the computer checked by a Sony-qualified technician before cleaning your computer: § Shut down the computer § Unplug it again IMPORTANT Do not use any liquid onto your computer.
Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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...of 5 Using the Battery Pack Use original Sony battery packs. Sony cannot guarantee product safety when non-original AC adaptors are used. Using the AC adaptor Make sure that was delivered with the VAIO PC and/or AC adaptor. IMPORTANT Use only Sony original AC adaptors. You can purchase AC... Adaptors directly from official Sony resellers to avoid counterfeit products. § Do not leave battery packs in ...
...of 5 Using the Battery Pack Use original Sony battery packs. Sony cannot guarantee product safety when non-original AC adaptors are used. Using the AC adaptor Make sure that was delivered with the VAIO PC and/or AC adaptor. IMPORTANT Use only Sony original AC adaptors. You can purchase AC... Adaptors directly from official Sony resellers to avoid counterfeit products. § Do not leave battery packs in ...
Quick Start Guide
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...troubles 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 ... on or in Help and Support. Click Start , All Programs, Windows Update or VAIO Update. Recovery Media are subject to change without notice. 4-192-023-11 (1) © 2010 Sony Corporation Printed in hard disk drive, avoid moving your computer. Start the SmartWi™...
...troubles 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 ... on or in Help and Support. Click Start , All Programs, Windows Update or VAIO Update. Recovery Media are subject to change without notice. 4-192-023-11 (1) © 2010 Sony Corporation Printed in hard disk drive, avoid moving your computer. Start the SmartWi™...
Safety Information
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...third parties. Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. SONY CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. Sony Electronics Inc. The software described herein is subject to this product. Some of... secure location. WEB SITE INFORMATION IS OBTAINED FROM VARIOUS SOURCES AND MAY BE INACCURATE. Model Number: Serial Number: Notice © 2010 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Software specifications are located on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of the ...
...third parties. Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. SONY CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. Sony Electronics Inc. The software described herein is subject to this product. Some of... secure location. WEB SITE INFORMATION IS OBTAINED FROM VARIOUS SOURCES AND MAY BE INACCURATE. Model Number: Serial Number: Notice © 2010 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Software specifications are located on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of the ...
Safety Information
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...PROCEDURES. customers only. Financial services may require prior arrangements 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. Product.... Subscriptions to software 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...
...PROCEDURES. customers only. Financial services may require prior arrangements 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. Product.... Subscriptions to software 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...
Safety Information
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... the equipment and shall be easily accessible. ❑ Do not use or store your product or for the Sony Service Center nearest 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 the pacemaker. ❑...; Sony is not responsible for any interference that you may experience or that are intended for customers in Canada. ...
... the equipment and shall be easily accessible. ❑ Do not use or store your product or for the Sony Service Center nearest 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 the pacemaker. ❑...; Sony is not responsible for any interference that you may experience or that are intended for customers in Canada. ...
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.: PCV-A1112L Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this... 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. Declaration of the FCC Rules. For customers ...
... USA Telephone: (For FCC-related matters only.) 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: PCV-A1112L Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this... 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. Declaration of the FCC Rules. For customers ...
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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...find out about the configuration 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 Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/PT/VAIO/BR/ Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer and welcome to provide you with a state-of-the-art ...
...find out about the configuration 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 Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/PT/VAIO/BR/ Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer and welcome to provide you with a state-of-the-art ...
User Guide
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n5 N An overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Safety guidelines and owner information. ✍ Before activating the wireless functions such as the wireless LAN and Bluetooth technology, read the Safety Information carefully. 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.
n5 N An overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Safety guidelines and owner information. ✍ Before activating the wireless functions such as the wireless LAN and Bluetooth technology, read the Safety Information carefully. 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.
User Guide
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..., creating recovery media, and more. Get started with my VAIO Get help with the VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. You can find the answers you need. General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer. On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support - To access Help and Support: 1 Click...
..., creating recovery media, and more. Get started with my VAIO Get help with the VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. You can find the answers you need. General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer. On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support - To access Help and Support: 1 Click...
User Guide
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... Help. To access this on your computer. May be available on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n7 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer.
... Help. To access this on your computer. May be available on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n7 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer.
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 n8 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 n8 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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...In order to find it on the Sony online support web site. Customer Information Center If you do not find it at the lower right corner of your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find the ...nearest location. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at www.sonystyle...
...In order to find it on the Sony online support web site. Customer Information Center If you do not find it at the lower right corner of your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find the ...nearest location. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at www.sonystyle...
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 12 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 12 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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...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 29 N Keeping Your Computer... Condition Updating Your Computer Be 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.
...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 29 N Keeping Your Computer... Condition Updating Your Computer Be 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.
User Guide
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... found on . ❑ On models without the ASSIST button Click Start, All Programs, VAIO Care, and VAIO Care. ✍ See the help file included with the VAIO Care for example, when the Windows does not start. The VAIO Care Rescue can be used to recover your computer in Optimum Condition n 30 N Using ...Computer in case of emergency, for more information. On models with the ASSIST button Press the ASSIST button while your computer. To launch the VAIO Care ❑ On models with the ASSIST button, pressing the ASSIST button while the computer is on your computer is off launches the...
... found on . ❑ On models without the ASSIST button Click Start, All Programs, VAIO Care, and VAIO Care. ✍ See the help file included with the VAIO Care for example, when the Windows does not start. The VAIO Care Rescue can be used to recover your computer in Optimum Condition n 30 N Using ...Computer in case of emergency, for more information. On models with the ASSIST button Press the ASSIST button while your computer. To launch the VAIO Care ❑ On models with the ASSIST button, pressing the ASSIST button while the computer is on your computer is off launches the...
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 ...