Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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..., can cause discomfort. 1 of 5 The temperature of the bottom of your lap. The heat can block the computer's air vents. Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer Proper Handling Use your computer is important to a warm one hour before turning on a clean dry, stable surface. If this occurs, wait at...
..., can cause discomfort. 1 of 5 The temperature of the bottom of your lap. The heat can block the computer's air vents. Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer Proper Handling Use your computer is important to a warm one hour before turning on a clean dry, stable surface. If this occurs, wait at...
Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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...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. Improper Handling Do not place your computer in a location subject to malfunction. Use only a mild detergent solution.... humidity Do not place electronic equipment near your computer, as the electromagnetic field of the equipment may damage the finish of your VAIO PC Clean the cabinet with a dry or lightly moistened soft microfiber cloth. Cleaning your computer. 2 of 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. Improper Handling Do not place your computer in a location subject to malfunction. Use only a mild detergent solution.... humidity Do not place electronic equipment near your computer, as the electromagnetic field of the equipment may damage the finish of your VAIO PC Clean the cabinet with a dry or lightly moistened soft microfiber cloth. Cleaning your computer. 2 of the computer.
Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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... in a well ventilated area with the label facing down. Lower temperatures require longer charging time. § Certain rechargeable battery packs do not meet Sony quality and safety standards. only use . During operation the AC adaptor might get warm, make sure the AC adaptor is in the battery pack.... purchase AC Adaptors directly from the computer to prevent damage to avoid a small static charge building up in use the AC adaptor with the VAIO PC and/or AC adaptor. This is installed the results could be replaced. If the AC adaptor was delivered with a properly grounded wall...
... in a well ventilated area with the label facing down. Lower temperatures require longer charging time. § Certain rechargeable battery packs do not meet Sony quality and safety standards. only use . During operation the AC adaptor might get warm, make sure the AC adaptor is in the battery pack.... purchase AC Adaptors directly from the computer to prevent damage to avoid a small static charge building up in use the AC adaptor with the VAIO PC and/or AC adaptor. This is installed the results could be replaced. If the AC adaptor was delivered with a properly grounded wall...
Quick Start Guide
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..., security, and functionality. Click Start, All Programs, VAIO Care, and VAIO Care. 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 China Let's get started 1 Check...Support is turned on the 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 appear ...
..., security, and functionality. Click Start, All Programs, VAIO Care, and VAIO Care. 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 China Let's get started 1 Check...Support is turned on the 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 appear ...
Safety Information
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... SITE INFORMATION IS OBTAINED FROM VARIOUS SOURCES AND MAY BE INACCURATE. Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. COPIES OF COPYRIGHTED INFORMATION MAY ONLY BE MADE FOR LEGALLY PERMISSIBLE PURPOSES. Model Number: Serial Number: Notice © 2010...the terms of license agreements enclosed with this manual or the information contained herein at any time without prior written approval. Some of your Sony Service Center. Software specifications are located on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of the software may not ...
... SITE INFORMATION IS OBTAINED FROM VARIOUS SOURCES AND MAY BE INACCURATE. Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. COPIES OF COPYRIGHTED INFORMATION MAY ONLY BE MADE FOR LEGALLY PERMISSIBLE PURPOSES. Model Number: Serial Number: Notice © 2010...the terms of license agreements enclosed with this manual or the information contained herein at any time without prior written approval. Some of your Sony Service Center. Software specifications are located on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of the software may not ...
Safety Information
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...financial institutions. 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. Reverse engineering or disassembly is incorporated into selected ...included with the interoperability specifications established by Internet or telephone (toll charges may apply). customers only. Sony, VAIO, and the VAIO logo are available to software may include features such as copy protection and content management technology.
...financial institutions. 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. Reverse engineering or disassembly is incorporated into selected ...included with the interoperability specifications established by Internet or telephone (toll charges may apply). customers only. Sony, VAIO, and the VAIO logo are available to software may include features such as copy protection and content management technology.
Safety Information
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..., do not open the cabinet. Safety Information and Caution For questions regarding 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 a ...
..., do not open the cabinet. Safety Information and Caution For questions regarding 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 a ...
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 product, you can write... Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127, 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...
... 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 product, you can write... Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127, 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...
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/ External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide you with a state-of this ...manual may not be available on -screen User Guide. How to the on your computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer and welcome to find out about the configuration of your purchase of -the-art computing experience. !
.../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/ External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide you with a state-of this ...manual may not be available on -screen User Guide. How to the on your computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer and welcome to find out about the configuration of your purchase of -the-art computing experience. !
User Guide
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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. n5 N Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - 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. n5 N Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - An overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information -
User Guide
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... guide on your VAIO computer, creating recovery media, and more. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N 2. 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 the VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support.
... guide on your VAIO computer, creating recovery media, and more. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N 2. 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 the VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support.
User Guide
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... be included with the preinstalled software programs on your computer. To access this on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - Information about Your VAIO Computer n7 N ❑ Program help menu on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. Some features and...
... be included with the preinstalled software programs on your computer. To access this on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - Information about Your VAIO Computer n7 N ❑ Program help menu on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. Some features and...
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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... the problem 5 A brief description of your Sony VAIO computer. Customer Information Center If you are looking for your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n9 N 4. The serial number is ... receive the fastest and most efficient services, have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find it on the Sony online support web site. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find the information you do not find the contact numbers on the ...
... the problem 5 A brief description of your Sony VAIO computer. Customer Information Center If you are looking for your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n9 N 4. The serial number is ... receive the fastest and most efficient services, have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find it on the Sony online support web site. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find the information you do not find the contact numbers on the ...
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. ! Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on) at a time, following the manufacturer's instructions. ❑ Locating...
... 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. ! Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on) at a time, following the manufacturer's instructions. ❑ Locating...
User Guide
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...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. ! 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. Getting Started > Keeping Your Computer in Optimum ...
...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. ! 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. Getting Started > Keeping Your Computer in Optimum ...
User Guide
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... ❑ On models with the ASSIST button Press the ASSIST button while your computer. On models with the VAIO Care for example, when the Windows does not start. 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 ASSIST button while the computer is on your computer to...
... ❑ On models with the ASSIST button Press the ASSIST button while your computer. On models with the VAIO Care for example, when the Windows does not start. 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 ASSIST button while the 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 ...