Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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...§ If you are used. This is normal and is installed the results could be replaced. Using the Battery Pack Use original Sony battery packs. Sony cannot guarantee product safety when third party non-original replacement battery packs are not using the computer again. § There is due... cable that the power cable is in temperatures above 140°F (60°C), such as dropping it may become short. However, this model. We recommend purchasing the battery packs directly from all sources of its life and should only be connected to 86°F (30°C)....
...§ If you are used. This is normal and is installed the results could be replaced. Using the Battery Pack Use original Sony battery packs. Sony cannot guarantee product safety when third party non-original replacement battery packs are not using the computer again. § There is due... cable that the power cable is in temperatures above 140°F (60°C), such as dropping it may become short. However, this model. We recommend purchasing the battery packs directly from all sources of its life and should only be connected to 86°F (30°C)....
Quick Start Guide
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... Screen Handling Do not exert pressure on selected models only. 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... tool 1 Insert the supplied AA alkaline battery before use. 2 Insert the supplied AA manganese batteries before use. 3 On selected models only. Click Start , All Programs, Windows Update or VAIO Update. With the VAIO Care software, you to change without notice. 4-192-023...
... Screen Handling Do not exert pressure on selected models only. 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... tool 1 Insert the supplied AA alkaline battery before use. 2 Insert the supplied AA manganese batteries before use. 3 On selected models only. Click Start , All Programs, Windows Update or VAIO Update. With the VAIO Care software, you to change without notice. 4-192-023...
Safety Information
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... SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC. Use of such software is prohibited. Software specifications are located on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of a separate user license agreement. For customers in USA and Canada Pour les utilisateurs aux Etats-Unis et au Canada Owner's Record The model number...AUDIO FROM ANY DESCRIBED WEB SITE. Some of 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 a secure location.
... SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC. Use of such software is prohibited. Software specifications are located on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of a separate user license agreement. For customers in USA and Canada Pour les utilisateurs aux Etats-Unis et au Canada Owner's Record The model number...AUDIO FROM ANY DESCRIBED WEB SITE. Some of 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 a secure location.
Safety Information
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... during initial launch of the software product(s), or upon certain reinstallations of the software product(s) or reconfiguration of Sony Corporation. Certain product(s) included with this computer may include features such as copy protection and content management technology....applicable end user agreements and full compliance with participating financial institutions. Reverse engineering or disassembly is incorporated into selected models only, has passed Wi-Fi certification and complies with the interoperability specifications established by Internet or telephone (toll charges...
... during initial launch of the software product(s), or upon certain reinstallations of the software product(s) or reconfiguration of Sony Corporation. Certain product(s) included with this computer may include features such as copy protection and content management technology....applicable end user agreements and full compliance with participating financial institutions. Reverse engineering or disassembly is incorporated into selected models only, has passed Wi-Fi certification and complies with the interoperability specifications established by Internet or telephone (toll charges...
Safety Information
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... found to comply with the instructions, may result in accordance with the limits for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this model manufactured for help. This equipment generates, uses, and can be determined by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from that to which can...
... found to comply with the instructions, may result in accordance with the limits for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this model manufactured for help. This equipment generates, uses, and can be determined by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from that to which can...
Safety Information
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....: VGP-WKB11 (wireless keyboard), and VGP-WMS30 (wireless mouse) These devices comply with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: PCV-A1112L Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. For customers in Canada. Declaration of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device...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 can write to ...
....: VGP-WKB11 (wireless keyboard), and VGP-WMS30 (wireless mouse) These devices comply with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: PCV-A1112L Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. For customers in Canada. Declaration of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device...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 can write to ...
User Guide
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... More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N 2. Use my VAIO Get assistance with the VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. You can find the answers you need. Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer. General information and technical assistance for your VAIO... computer with your VAIO computer by accessing interactive VAIO tutorials, how-to find useful documentation such as general and model specific user guide on your VAIO computer, creating recovery media, and more. On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support -
... More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N 2. Use my VAIO Get assistance with the VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. You can find the answers you need. Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer. General information and technical assistance for your VAIO... computer with your VAIO computer by accessing interactive VAIO tutorials, how-to find useful documentation such as general and model specific user guide on your VAIO computer, creating recovery media, and more. On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support -
User Guide
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...site at www.sonystyle.com/backstage to receive the fastest and most efficient services, have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find it on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of the display on the computer. 2 Your computer's... serial number You can find the nearest location. In order to find it at the lower right corner of your Sony VAIO computer. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find the information you might need. Customer Information Center If you do not find the contact numbers on your...
...site at www.sonystyle.com/backstage to receive the fastest and most efficient services, have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find it on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of the display on the computer. 2 Your computer's... serial number You can find the nearest location. In order to find it at the lower right corner of your Sony VAIO computer. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find the information you might need. Customer Information Center If you do not find the contact numbers on your...
User Guide
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... manual due to this sensor for an extended period of your computer may become warm while you are using the computer for operations. * On selected models only. This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. J Bottom chassis frame (page 116) K Remote sensor* Point the supplied remote commander to variations in speakers...
... manual due to this sensor for an extended period of your computer may become warm while you are using the computer for operations. * On selected models only. This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. J Bottom chassis frame (page 116) K Remote sensor* Point the supplied remote commander to variations in speakers...
User Guide
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...) J Network (LAN) port (page 81) K OPTICAL OUT port (page 92) (Output Sampling Rate: 44.1 KHz/48.0 KHz/96.0 KHz) L USB ports*2 (page 94) *1 On selected models only. *2 Compliant with the USB 2.0 standard and support high-/full-/low- Be sure to turn off the volume.
...) J Network (LAN) port (page 81) K OPTICAL OUT port (page 92) (Output Sampling Rate: 44.1 KHz/48.0 KHz/96.0 KHz) L USB ports*2 (page 94) *1 On selected models only. *2 Compliant with the USB 2.0 standard and support high-/full-/low- Be sure to turn off the volume.
User Guide
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Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Right A Optical disc drive (page 46) B Manual eject hole (page 146) C Drive eject button (page 46) D INPUT SELECT button* (page 62)/ INPUT SELECT indicator* (page 17) E MENU button* (page 62) F V/v (Up/Down) buttons* (page 62) G OK button* (page 62) * On selected models only. n 15 N
Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Right A Optical disc drive (page 46) B Manual eject hole (page 146) C Drive eject button (page 46) D INPUT SELECT button* (page 62)/ INPUT SELECT indicator* (page 17) E MENU button* (page 62) F V/v (Up/Down) buttons* (page 62) G OK button* (page 62) * On selected models only. n 15 N
User Guide
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... mode or turn it off while this indicator light is in MOTION EYE camera Media Access INPUT SELECT* DISPLAY OFF Disc drive WIRELESS * On selected models only. Functions Illuminates in green while the computer is on, illuminates in orange while the computer is lit.
... mode or turn it off while this indicator light is in MOTION EYE camera Media Access INPUT SELECT* DISPLAY OFF Disc drive WIRELESS * On selected models only. Functions Illuminates in green while the computer is on, illuminates in orange while the computer is lit.
User Guide
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... the VAIO Care for example, when the Windows does not start. To launch the VAIO Care ❑ On models with the ASSIST button Press the ASSIST button while your computer is on your computer in Optimum Condition n 30 N Using the VAIO Care With the ... be used to recover your computer to solve the problem. The VAIO Care Rescue 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 ASSIST button, pressing the...
... the VAIO Care for example, when the Windows does not start. To launch the VAIO Care ❑ On models with the ASSIST button Press the ASSIST button while your computer is on your computer in Optimum Condition n 30 N Using the VAIO Care With the ... be used to recover your computer to solve the problem. The VAIO Care Rescue 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 ASSIST button, pressing the...
User Guide
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... have set to Larger by touching the touch screen. In such a case, press any key on the wireless keyboard or the power button on the model you can bring the computer back into Normal mode. To do so, click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, Display, and Set custom text size...
... have set to Larger by touching the touch screen. In such a case, press any key on the wireless keyboard or the power button on the model you can bring the computer back into Normal mode. To do so, click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, Display, and Set custom text size...
User Guide
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... of optical disc drive supports which types of 25 GB, dual-layer discs with DVD SuperMulti *1 The DVD±RW/RAM disc drive on the model you purchased. See the reference chart below to Ultra Speed CD-RW discs is not supported. Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD- DVD-RAM Version 2.2/12X...
... of optical disc drive supports which types of 25 GB, dual-layer discs with DVD SuperMulti *1 The DVD±RW/RAM disc drive on the model you purchased. See the reference chart below to Ultra Speed CD-RW discs is not supported. Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD- DVD-RAM Version 2.2/12X...
User Guide
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See the specifications to a network through a wireless connection. On models compliant with the IEEE 802.11b/g/n standard, only the 2.4 GHz band can be used . The WLAN uses the following IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n standard, which specifies ...
See the specifications to a network through a wireless connection. On models compliant with the IEEE 802.11b/g/n standard, only the 2.4 GHz band can be used . The WLAN uses the following IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n standard, which specifies ...
User Guide
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The type of module and the amount of your computer may differ depending on the model you are not familiar with upgrading memory on your computer. To find out about Your VAIO Computer (page 5). For assistance, contact an authorized Sony service/support center. See the specifications to install a new memory module. ❑ You...
The type of module and the amount of your computer may differ depending on the model you are not familiar with upgrading memory on your computer. To find out about Your VAIO Computer (page 5). For assistance, contact an authorized Sony service/support center. See the specifications to install a new memory module. ❑ You...
User Guide
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...+Alt+Delete keys and click the arrow next to download. ❑ Make sure you have installed the latest video driver software. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is case sensitive, so be sure to 15 seconds, then restart your computer with the system. The optimal graphic performance in such...
...+Alt+Delete keys and click the arrow next to download. ❑ Make sure you have installed the latest video driver software. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is case sensitive, so be sure to 15 seconds, then restart your computer with the system. The optimal graphic performance in such...
User Guide
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...you switch users without logging off your computer. Be sure to manually change the SCMS-T settings, follow these steps: ✍ Some VAIO models detect support of the SCMS-T content protection on your system, click Start, the arrow next to a device only if it supports SCMS-T... do not hear sound from my headphones or audio/video controller? What should I do if I exchange business card data with administrative rights. On such models, SCMS-T Settings in step 3 is not displayed because there is not supported. Why can 't I use the Bluetooth function when I switch users? If...
...you switch users without logging off your computer. Be sure to manually change the SCMS-T settings, follow these steps: ✍ Some VAIO models detect support of the SCMS-T content protection on your system, click Start, the arrow next to a device only if it supports SCMS-T... do not hear sound from my headphones or audio/video controller? What should I do if I exchange business card data with administrative rights. On such models, SCMS-T Settings in step 3 is not displayed because there is not supported. Why can 't I use the Bluetooth function when I switch users? If...
User Guide
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... "TransferJet" and the "TransferJet" logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation and Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. "AVCHD" is a trademark of such marks by Sony Corporation is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation. , "XMB," and "xross media bar" are trademarks of Sony Corporation. In the manual, the ™ or ®.... Trademarks > n 169 N The ExpressCard word mark and logos are owned by the PCMCIA and any use of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. All other names of systems, products, and services are trademarks of their respective owners. Not all the software listed above may...
... "TransferJet" and the "TransferJet" logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation and Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. "AVCHD" is a trademark of such marks by Sony Corporation is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation. , "XMB," and "xross media bar" are trademarks of Sony Corporation. In the manual, the ™ or ®.... Trademarks > n 169 N The ExpressCard word mark and logos are owned by the PCMCIA and any use of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. All other names of systems, products, and services are trademarks of their respective owners. Not all the software listed above may...