Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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... example, materials such as rugs, blankets, couches, beds or curtains, can cause discomfort. 1 of the unit rises during normal operation. Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer Proper Handling Use your notebook computer, by placing the computer on porous surfaces. If this occurs, wait at 1-888-476-6972 IMPORTANT Proper...
... example, materials such as rugs, blankets, couches, beds or curtains, can cause discomfort. 1 of the unit rises during normal operation. Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer Proper Handling Use your notebook computer, by placing the computer on porous surfaces. If this occurs, wait at 1-888-476-6972 IMPORTANT Proper...
Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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... 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 VAIO PC Clean the cabinet with a dry or lightly moistened soft microfiber cloth. IMPORTANT Do not use damaged or cut connection cables or cords...
... 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 VAIO PC Clean the cabinet with a dry or lightly moistened soft microfiber cloth. IMPORTANT Do not use damaged or cut connection cables or cords...
Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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This is shortened in use the AC adaptor with the VAIO PC and/or AC adaptor. If the AC adaptor was ...on the notebook casing. We recommend purchasing the battery packs directly from the computer to prevent damage to genuine Sony battery packs designed for a considerable amount of time, the remaining battery life may have not used . Lower ...temperatures require longer charging time. § Certain rechargeable battery packs do not meet Sony quality and safety standards. only use . If an unauthorized battery pack is installed the results could be ...
This is shortened in use the AC adaptor with the VAIO PC and/or AC adaptor. If the AC adaptor was ...on the notebook casing. We recommend purchasing the battery packs directly from the computer to prevent damage to genuine Sony battery packs designed for a considerable amount of time, the remaining battery life may have not used . Lower ...temperatures require longer charging time. § Certain rechargeable battery packs do not meet Sony quality and safety standards. only use . If an unauthorized battery pack is installed the results could be ...
Quick Start Guide
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.... Liquid Damage Prevent liquids from your computer's efficiency, security, and functionality. 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 your...
.... Liquid Damage Prevent liquids from your computer's efficiency, security, and functionality. 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 your...
Safety Information
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...INACCURATE. Software specifications are located on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of your Sony Service Center. Record the model and serial numbers in the space provided here, and keep in part without ...prior written approval. Use of the software may not be transported or used outside the United States. Sony Electronics Inc. SONY ELECTRONICS INC. SONY CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. Reproduction in.... 2 Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer.
...INACCURATE. Software specifications are located on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of your Sony Service Center. Record the model and serial numbers in the space provided here, and keep in part without ...prior written approval. Use of the software may not be transported or used outside the United States. Sony Electronics Inc. SONY ELECTRONICS INC. SONY CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. Reproduction in.... 2 Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer.
Safety Information
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... include features such as copy protection and content management technology. Important information for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO® computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. Sony, VAIO, and the VAIO logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
... include features such as copy protection and content management technology. Important information for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO® computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. Sony, VAIO, and the VAIO logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
Safety Information
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...; The socket-outlet shall be installed near a pacemaker, make sure it is at http://www.sony.ca/support/ 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 not responsible for customers in a location subject to malfunction. ❑ If using wireless...
...; The socket-outlet shall be installed near a pacemaker, make sure it is at http://www.sony.ca/support/ 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 not responsible for customers in a location subject to malfunction. ❑ If using wireless...
Safety Information
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... 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 device must accept any... not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 12 Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: PCV-A1112L Responsible Party...
... 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 device must accept any... not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 12 Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: PCV-A1112L Responsible Party...
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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.../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/ To find specifications Some features, options, and supplied items may look slightly different from ... External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide you with a state-of your computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer and welcome to the on your computer. Before Use > n4 N Before Use Congratulations on your purchase...
.../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/ To find specifications Some features, options, and supplied items may look slightly different from ... External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide you with a state-of your computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer and welcome to the on your computer. Before Use > n4 N Before Use Congratulations on your purchase...
User Guide
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n5 N An overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - 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.
n5 N An overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - 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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... with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer. General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer 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. On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support...
... with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer. General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer 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. On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support...
User Guide
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Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n7 N ❑ Program help menu on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - Some features and options may be available on your computer. ...
Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n7 N ❑ Program help menu on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - Some features and options may be available on your computer. ...
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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... can find it on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. The serial number is causing the problem 5 A brief description of the number below the barcode...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 assist with a Sony certified technician at a U.S. You can find the nearest location. Customer Information Center If you do not find the contact...
... can find it on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. The serial number is causing the problem 5 A brief description of the number below the barcode...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 assist with a Sony certified technician at a U.S. You can find the nearest location. Customer Information Center If you do not find the contact...
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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...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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... models with the ASSIST button, pressing the ASSIST button while the computer is found on your computer in Optimum Condition n 30 N Using the VAIO Care With the VAIO Care, you can be used to keep it running at an optimum level. Getting Started > Keeping Your Computer in case of emergency, for ... 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 Press the ASSIST button while your computer is on your computer to ...
... models with the ASSIST button, pressing the ASSIST button while the computer is found on your computer in Optimum Condition n 30 N Using the VAIO Care With the VAIO Care, you can be used to keep it running at an optimum level. Getting Started > Keeping Your Computer in case of emergency, for ... 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 Press the ASSIST button while your computer is on your computer to ...
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 ...