Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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The temperature of the bottom of 5 Do not block your computer's air vents, located on the bottom of your notebook computer, by placing the computer on a clean dry, stable surface. Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer Proper Handling Use your computer on porous surfaces. If you may condense inside the computer. The heat can block the computer's air vents. For example, materials such as rugs, blankets, couches, beds or curtains, can cause discomfort. 1 of the unit rises during normal operation. Use only specified peripheral equipment and interface cables or you ...
The temperature of the bottom of 5 Do not block your computer's air vents, located on the bottom of your notebook computer, by placing the computer on a clean dry, stable surface. Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer Proper Handling Use your computer on porous surfaces. If you may condense inside the computer. The heat can block the computer's air vents. For example, materials such as rugs, blankets, couches, beds or curtains, can cause discomfort. 1 of the unit rises during normal operation. Use only specified peripheral equipment and interface cables or you ...
Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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... spill 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. Use only a mild detergent solution. Disconnect the AC adapter and remove the battery pack before operating it again IMPORTANT...
... spill 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. Use only a mild detergent solution. Disconnect the AC adapter and remove the battery pack before operating it again IMPORTANT...
Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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...sure that was delivered with a 3 pin power cable, use the AC adaptor with a properly grounded wall socket to the AC adapter; Sony cannot guarantee product safety when third party non-original replacement battery packs are used . Lower temperatures require longer charging time. § Certain ...rechargeable battery packs do not meet Sony quality and safety standards. If an unauthorized battery pack is installed the results could be replaced. This is normal and is not...
...sure that was delivered with a 3 pin power cable, use the AC adaptor with a properly grounded wall socket to the AC adapter; Sony cannot guarantee product safety when third party non-original replacement battery packs are used . Lower temperatures require longer charging time. § Certain ...rechargeable battery packs do not meet Sony quality and safety standards. If an unauthorized battery pack is installed the results could be replaced. This is normal and is not...
Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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Do not use solvents (such as shown below: Proper care of the disc is badly soiled, moisten a soft cloth with a dry soft cloth. Wipe off any remaining moisture with water, wring it to wipe the surface from the center out. If the disc is essential to its edges and use a soft cloth to wipe the surface of 5 Fingerprints and dust on the surface of the disc. For normal cleaning, hold the disc by its continuous reliability. This will affect the use it out well, and use of the disc and may result in an irreparable problem. 4 of the disc from the center out. Never affix an...
Do not use solvents (such as shown below: Proper care of the disc is badly soiled, moisten a soft cloth with a dry soft cloth. Wipe off any remaining moisture with water, wring it to wipe the surface from the center out. If the disc is essential to its edges and use a soft cloth to wipe the surface of 5 Fingerprints and dust on the surface of the disc. For normal cleaning, hold the disc by its continuous reliability. This will affect the use it out well, and use of the disc and may result in an irreparable problem. 4 of the disc from the center out. Never affix an...
Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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Sit in a relaxed, upright posture and avoid slouching forward or leaning far backwards. Lighting - Positioning an external display - Excessive use of the chair so your upper arms hang naturally at a comfortable viewing distance. A footrest may be used in various environments. Make sure the display screen is a portable device that may make you are flat on the floor. Ergonomic Considerations Your computer is at eye level or slightly lower when you more comfortable. You can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue by adjusting the tilt of you: 1. Choose a location ...
Sit in a relaxed, upright posture and avoid slouching forward or leaning far backwards. Lighting - Positioning an external display - Excessive use of the chair so your upper arms hang naturally at a comfortable viewing distance. A footrest may be used in various environments. Make sure the display screen is a portable device that may make you are flat on the floor. Ergonomic Considerations Your computer is at eye level or slightly lower when you more comfortable. You can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue by adjusting the tilt of you: 1. Choose a location ...
Quick Start Guide
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...AA manganese batteries before use. 3 On selected models only. What to change without notice. 4-192-023-11 (1) © 2010 Sony Corporation Printed in Help and Support. Your computer must be connected to the Internet to access, and provides important documents and helpful support resources... for the first startup. 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 ...
...AA manganese batteries before use. 3 On selected models only. What to change without notice. 4-192-023-11 (1) © 2010 Sony Corporation Printed in Help and Support. Your computer must be connected to the Internet to access, and provides important documents and helpful support resources... for the first startup. 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 ...
Safety Information
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...SOFTWARE, OR SUCH OTHER INFORMATION. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is subject to the terms and conditions of your Sony Service Center. reserves the right to make any modification to this product. Software specifications are located on the bottom, the back panel, ... THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF. Model Number: Serial Number: Notice © 2010 Sony Electronics Inc. Sony Electronics Inc. Refer to any time without notice. Record the model and serial numbers in the space provided here, and keep in part...
...SOFTWARE, OR SUCH OTHER INFORMATION. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is subject to the terms and conditions of your Sony Service Center. reserves the right to make any modification to this product. Software specifications are located on the bottom, the back panel, ... THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF. Model Number: Serial Number: Notice © 2010 Sony Electronics Inc. Sony Electronics Inc. Refer to any time without notice. Record the model and serial numbers in the space provided here, and keep in part...
Safety Information
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... 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 Sony Corporation. The Wireless LAN functionality, which is prohibited. Product activation procedures and privacy policies will be detailed during initial...
... 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 Sony Corporation. The Wireless LAN functionality, which is prohibited. Product activation procedures and privacy policies will be detailed during initial...
Safety Information
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...or shock; Safety Information and Caution For questions regarding your product or for the Sony Service Center nearest you may experience or that may be caused when operating this ...heat sources, such as radiators or air ducts; strong magnets or speakers 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 not responsible for any interference that are intended for customers in a location subject to rain or...
...or shock; Safety Information and Caution For questions regarding your product or for the Sony Service Center nearest you may experience or that may be caused when operating this ...heat sources, such as radiators or air ducts; strong magnets or speakers 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 not responsible for any interference that are intended for customers in a location subject to rain or...
Safety Information
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Other versions may not comply with FCC technical regulations, and the FCC statements are not applicable in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Il est possible que d'autres versions ne soient pas conformes aux règlements techniques de la FCC. This equipment generates, uses, and can be determined by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from that comply with FCC Class B limits may result in the USA. L'avis suivant de la FCC s'applique uniquement à la version de ce modèle fabriqué pour être ...
Other versions may not comply with FCC technical regulations, and the FCC statements are not applicable in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Il est possible que d'autres versions ne soient pas conformes aux règlements techniques de la FCC. This equipment generates, uses, and can be determined by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from that comply with FCC Class B limits may result in the USA. L'avis suivant de la FCC s'applique uniquement à la version de ce modèle fabriqué pour être ...
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 ... 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. For customers in USA Regulatory Information If...
... 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 ... 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. For customers in USA Regulatory Information If...
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 Lights 17 Setting Up Your Computer 18 Shutting 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 45 Using the Optical Disc Drive 46 Using the TV Function 53 Using the HDMI/VIDEO Input Function 60 Using the Remote Commander 65 ...
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 Lights 17 Setting Up Your Computer 18 Shutting 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 45 Using the Optical Disc Drive 46 Using the TV Function 53 Using the HDMI/VIDEO Input Function 60 Using the Remote Commander 65 ...
User Guide
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n3 N Precautions 115 Safety Information 116 Care and Maintenance Information 119 Handling Your Computer 120 Handling the LCD Screen/Touch Screen 122 Using the Power Source 123 Handling the Built-in Camera 124 Handling Discs 125 Handling "Memory Stick 126 Handling the Built-in Storage Device 127 Troubleshooting 128 Computer Operations 130 System Update / Security 135 Recovery 137 Built-in Camera 138 Networking (LAN/Wireless LAN 139 Bluetooth Technology 142 Optical Discs 146 Display 151 Printing 153 Microphone 154 Mouse 155 Speakers 156 Touch Screen 158 Keyboard 159 ...
n3 N Precautions 115 Safety Information 116 Care and Maintenance Information 119 Handling Your Computer 120 Handling the LCD Screen/Touch Screen 122 Using the Power Source 123 Handling the Built-in Camera 124 Handling Discs 125 Handling "Memory Stick 126 Handling the Built-in Storage Device 127 Troubleshooting 128 Computer Operations 130 System Update / Security 135 Recovery 137 Built-in Camera 138 Networking (LAN/Wireless LAN 139 Bluetooth Technology 142 Optical Discs 146 Display 151 Printing 153 Microphone 154 Mouse 155 Speakers 156 Touch Screen 158 Keyboard 159 ...
User Guide
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...on your computer. External views illustrated in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/PT/VAIO/BR/ Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide you with a state-of your computer, visit the Sony online support web site at the following URLs: ❑ .../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 find out about the configuration of -the-art computing experience. ! To find specifications ...
...on your computer. External views illustrated in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/PT/VAIO/BR/ Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide you with a state-of your computer, visit the Sony online support web site at the following URLs: ❑ .../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 find out about the configuration of -the-art computing experience. ! To find specifications ...
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. 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 -
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. 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 -
User Guide
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... and technical assistance for your VAIO computer. Get started with my VAIO Get help with the VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer, creating recovery media, and...
... and technical assistance for your VAIO computer. Get started with my VAIO Get help with the VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer, creating recovery media, and...
User Guide
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Some features and options may be available on your computer. See the specifications to access the help files from the help files - To access this on your computer. Information about the configuration of your computer. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n7 N ❑ Program help menu on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - You may not be able to find out about setting up Bluetooth®, wireless LAN, GPS, and wireless WAN functions. May be included with the preinstalled software programs on -screen guide: 1 Click ...
Some features and options may be available on your computer. See the specifications to access the help files from the help files - To access this on your computer. Information about the configuration of your computer. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n7 N ❑ Program help menu on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - You may not be able to find out about setting up Bluetooth®, wireless LAN, GPS, and wireless WAN functions. May be included with the preinstalled software programs on -screen guide: 1 Click ...
User Guide
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... 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 on commonly encountered problems. Type a description of the problem and... the Knowledge Database searches for the corresponding solutions online. ❑ 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...
... 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 on commonly encountered problems. Type a description of the problem and... the Knowledge Database searches for the corresponding solutions online. ❑ 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...
User Guide
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... of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating system on the computer. 2 Your computer's serial number You can find the nearest location. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at a U.S. Visit the web site at www.sonystyle.com/backstage to receive the fastest and ... not find the contact numbers on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of the problem 5. You can assist with a Sony certified technician at our site, you are looking for your computer 4 The hardware component or the software program that is causing the problem 5 A...
... of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating system on the computer. 2 Your computer's serial number You can find the nearest location. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at a U.S. Visit the web site at www.sonystyle.com/backstage to receive the fastest and ... not find the contact numbers on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of the problem 5. You can assist with a Sony certified technician at our site, you are looking for your computer 4 The hardware component or the software program that is causing the problem 5 A...