Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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... may experience problems. When your computer on porous surfaces. Do not block your computer's air vents, located on the computer. Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer Proper Handling Use your computer is important to a warm one hour before turning on the bottom of your lap.
... may experience problems. When your computer on porous surfaces. Do not block your computer's air vents, located on the computer. Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer Proper Handling Use your computer is important to a warm one hour before turning on the bottom of your lap.
Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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Cleaning your VAIO PC Clean the cabinet with a dry or lightly moistened soft microfiber cloth. Use only a mild detergent solution. If you drop a solid object or spill any liquid onto your computer: § Shut down the computer § Unplug it § Remove the battery pack. § Have the computer checked by a Sony-qualified...
Cleaning your VAIO PC Clean the cabinet with a dry or lightly moistened soft microfiber cloth. Use only a mild detergent solution. If you drop a solid object or spill any liquid onto your computer: § Shut down the computer § Unplug it § Remove the battery pack. § Have the computer checked by a Sony-qualified...
Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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... casing. If the AC adaptor was delivered with the label facing down. Sony cannot guarantee product safety when non-original AC adaptors are used . This is shortened in a well ventilated area with the VAIO PC and/or AC adaptor. For safety reasons this computer should be unpredictable.... § While the battery pack is in a cold environment. However, this model. Connect the AC adapter to your computer for this is no requirement to genuine Sony battery packs designed ...
... casing. If the AC adaptor was delivered with the label facing down. Sony cannot guarantee product safety when non-original AC adaptors are used . This is shortened in a well ventilated area with the VAIO PC and/or AC adaptor. For safety reasons this computer should be unpredictable.... § While the battery pack is in a cold environment. However, this model. Connect the AC adapter to your computer for this is no requirement to genuine Sony battery packs designed ...
Quick Start Guide
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...Media immediately, so that you can restore your model. For details, refer to follow these guidelines. Click Start, All Programs, VAIO Care, and VAIO Care. Attention Your computer takes a few minutes for more information. Printed manuals: Quick Start Guide (this document ...shutting down. HDD Care If your computer. 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...
...Media immediately, so that you can restore your model. For details, refer to follow these guidelines. Click Start, All Programs, VAIO Care, and VAIO Care. Attention Your computer takes a few minutes for more information. Printed manuals: Quick Start Guide (this document ...shutting down. HDD Care If your computer. 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...
Safety Information
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... DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. COPIES OF COPYRIGHTED INFORMATION MAY ONLY BE MADE FOR LEGALLY PERMISSIBLE PURPOSES. Sony Electronics Inc. The software described herein is governed by third parties. Software specifications are located on the bottom, the back panel, ...or inside the battery compartment of a separate user license agreement. Refer 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 a secure location. Reproduction in whole or...
... DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. COPIES OF COPYRIGHTED INFORMATION MAY ONLY BE MADE FOR LEGALLY PERMISSIBLE PURPOSES. Sony Electronics Inc. The software described herein is governed by third parties. Software specifications are located on the bottom, the back panel, ...or inside the battery compartment of a separate user license agreement. Refer 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 a secure location. Reproduction in whole or...
Safety Information
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...as copy protection and content management technology. Financial services may require prior arrangements with applicable product activation procedures. Sony, VAIO, and the VAIO logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of the computer, and may be completed by Internet or telephone (...Product Activation Requirements Certain software product(s) included with this computer may apply). 3 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 user...
...as copy protection and content management technology. Financial services may require prior arrangements with applicable product activation procedures. Sony, VAIO, and the VAIO logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of the computer, and may be completed by Internet or telephone (...Product Activation Requirements Certain software product(s) included with this computer may apply). 3 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 user...
Safety Information
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Safety Information and Caution For questions regarding your product or for the Sony Service Center nearest you may experience or that are intended for customers in a location subject to heat sources, such as radiators or air ducts; For ... 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 least 8 inches / 20 cm away from the pacemaker. ❑ Sony is at http://www.sony.ca/support/ for use wireless LAN on hospital premises. Refer servicing...
Safety Information and Caution For questions regarding your product or for the Sony Service Center nearest you may experience or that are intended for customers in a location subject to heat sources, such as radiators or air ducts; For ... 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 least 8 inches / 20 cm away from the pacemaker. ❑ Sony is at http://www.sony.ca/support/ for use wireless LAN on hospital premises. Refer servicing...
Safety Information
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... Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: PCV-A1112L 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.: PCV-A1112L 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 4-192-024-11(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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..., and communications to the on 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 this Sony VAIO® computer and welcome to provide...
..., and communications to the on 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 this Sony VAIO® computer and welcome to provide...
User Guide
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An overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - n5 N Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer Finding More about Your VAIO Computer This section provides support information about your VAIO computer. 1. Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - Safety guidelines and owner information. ✍ Before activating the wireless functions such as the wireless LAN and Bluetooth technology, read the Safety Information carefully.
An overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - n5 N Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer Finding More about Your VAIO Computer This section provides support information about your VAIO computer. 1. Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - 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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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 more. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N 2. On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support - To access Help and Support: 1 Click Start...
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 more. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N 2. On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support - To access Help and Support: 1 Click Start...
User Guide
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Information about Your VAIO Computer n7 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer. May be able to find out about the configuration of your computer. See the specifications to ...
Information about Your VAIO Computer n7 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer. May be able to find out about the configuration of your computer. See the specifications to ...
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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... for your computer 4 The hardware component or the software program that is the last 7 digits of your Sony VAIO computer. You can find the contact numbers on the Sony online support web site. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the...to receive the fastest and most efficient services, have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find the nearest location. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can assist with a Sony certified technician at the lower right corner of the display on the computer. 2 Your computer...
... for your computer 4 The hardware component or the software program that is the last 7 digits of your Sony VAIO computer. You can find the contact numbers on the Sony online support web site. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the...to receive the fastest and most efficient services, have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find the nearest location. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can assist with a Sony certified technician at the lower right corner of the display on the computer. 2 Your computer...
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. !
... 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. !
User Guide
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... Started > Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition n 29 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. !
... Started > Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition n 29 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. !
User Guide
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... problem. Getting Started > Keeping Your Computer in case of emergency, for more information. The VAIO Care Rescue can be used to recover your computer in Optimum Condition n 30 N Using the VAIO Care With the VAIO Care, you can regularly conduct performance checks and tune-ups 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. On models with the ASSIST button Press the ASSIST ...
... problem. Getting Started > Keeping Your Computer in case of emergency, for more information. The VAIO Care Rescue can be used to recover your computer in Optimum Condition n 30 N Using the VAIO Care With the VAIO Care, you can regularly conduct performance checks and tune-ups 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. On models with the ASSIST button Press the ASSIST ...
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 ...