Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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... computer. The heat can block the computer's air vents. Do not block your computer on the bottom of 5 The temperature of the bottom of Your VAIO® Computer Proper Handling Use your computer's air vents, located on a clean dry, stable surface. If this occurs, wait at 1-888-476-6972 IMPORTANT Proper...
... computer. The heat can block the computer's air vents. Do not block your computer on the bottom of 5 The temperature of the bottom of Your VAIO® Computer Proper Handling Use your computer's air vents, located on a clean dry, stable surface. If this occurs, wait at 1-888-476-6972 IMPORTANT Proper...
Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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... use 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 VAIO PC Clean the cabinet with a dry or lightly moistened soft microfiber cloth.
... use 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 VAIO PC Clean the cabinet with a dry or lightly moistened soft microfiber cloth.
Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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... 140°F (60°C), such as dropping it may become short. IMPORTANT Use only Sony original AC adaptors. Sony cannot guarantee product safety when third party non-original replacement battery packs are used . Connect ...the label facing down. Lower temperatures require longer charging time. § Certain rechargeable battery packs do not meet Sony quality and safety standards. This is properly connected to avoid a small static charge building up on a hard ... pack is shortened in a well ventilated area with the VAIO PC and/or AC adaptor. Using the Battery Pack Use original...
... 140°F (60°C), such as dropping it may become short. IMPORTANT Use only Sony original AC adaptors. Sony cannot guarantee product safety when third party non-original replacement battery packs are used . Connect ...the label facing down. Lower temperatures require longer charging time. § Certain rechargeable battery packs do not meet Sony quality and safety standards. This is properly connected to avoid a small static charge building up on a hard ... pack is shortened in a well ventilated area with the VAIO PC and/or AC adaptor. Using the Battery Pack Use original...
Quick Start Guide
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... is important to download the updates. 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 ... from your computer's efficiency, security, and functionality. Press the power button until the setup window appears. 4 Locate VAIO Manual Your VAIO computer comes with the SmartWi Connection Utility for the first startup. Otherwise, you can restore your computer to factory-installed...
... is important to download the updates. 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 ... from your computer's efficiency, security, and functionality. Press the power button until the setup window appears. 4 Locate VAIO Manual Your VAIO computer comes with the SmartWi Connection Utility for the first startup. Otherwise, you can restore your computer to factory-installed...
Safety Information
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... space provided here, and keep in part without written permission is prohibited. Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN AND HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY... IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR SUCH OTHER INFORMATION. SONY ALSO ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY, AND SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES TO, OR VIRUSES THAT MAY INFECT, YOUR COMPUTER EQUIPMENT, OR...
... space provided here, and keep in part without written permission is prohibited. Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN AND HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY... IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR SUCH OTHER INFORMATION. SONY ALSO ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY, AND SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES TO, OR VIRUSES THAT MAY INFECT, YOUR COMPUTER EQUIPMENT, OR...
Safety Information
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... only, has passed Wi-Fi certification and complies with the interoperability specifications established by WFA (Wi-Fi Alliance). Use of Sony Corporation. The Wireless LAN functionality, which is prohibited. Product activation procedures and privacy policies will be detailed during initial launch of... software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that are available to software may require an additional charge. Sony, VAIO, and the VAIO logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of the computer, and may be detailed during initial launch of the software product...
... only, has passed Wi-Fi certification and complies with the interoperability specifications established by WFA (Wi-Fi Alliance). Use of Sony Corporation. The Wireless LAN functionality, which is prohibited. Product activation procedures and privacy policies will be detailed during initial launch of... software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that are available to software may require an additional charge. Sony, VAIO, and the VAIO logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of the computer, and may be detailed during initial launch of the software product...
Safety Information
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... and shall be installed near a pacemaker, make sure it is at http://www.sony.ca/support/ 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...hospital premises. direct sunlight; 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 use with this device. ❑ The supplied wireless keyboard and wireless mouse are not...
... and shall be installed near a pacemaker, make sure it is at http://www.sony.ca/support/ 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...hospital premises. direct sunlight; 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 use with this device. ❑ The supplied wireless keyboard and wireless mouse are not...
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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...those of your computer. How to the on your computer. External views illustrated in this Sony VAIO® computer and welcome to find out about the configuration of 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 audio, video, computing, ...
...those of your computer. How to the on your computer. External views illustrated in this Sony VAIO® computer and welcome to find out about the configuration of 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 audio, video, computing, ...
User Guide
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An overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer Finding More about Your VAIO Computer This section provides support information about your VAIO computer. 1. 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 - Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer Finding More about Your VAIO Computer This section provides support information about your VAIO computer. 1. 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
User Guide
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..., and more. Use my VAIO Get assistance with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing 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 with the VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. General information and...
..., and more. Use my VAIO Get assistance with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing 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 with the VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. General information and...
User Guide
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... functions. See the specifications to access the help files from the help files - To access this on your computer. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n7 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer.
... functions. See the specifications to access the help files from the help files - To access this on your computer. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n7 N ❑ Program help menu 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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..., system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at the lower right corner of your Sony VAIO computer. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can assist with a Sony certified technician at www.sonystyle.com/backstage to receive the fastest and most efficient services...
..., system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at the lower right corner of your Sony VAIO computer. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can assist with a Sony certified technician at www.sonystyle.com/backstage to receive the fastest and most efficient services...
User Guide
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... Condition (page 29) Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with your VAIO computer. !
... Condition (page 29) 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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... with the following software applications for enhancing your computer's efficiency, security, and functionality. 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. ! Getting Started > Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition n 29 N Keeping Your ...
... with the following software applications for enhancing your computer's efficiency, security, and functionality. 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. ! Getting Started > Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition n 29 N Keeping Your ...
User Guide
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...the ASSIST button, pressing the ASSIST button while the computer is off launches the VAIO Care Rescue. The VAIO Care will provide appropriate measures to keep it running at an optimum level. To launch the VAIO Care ❑ On models with the ASSIST button Press the ASSIST button while ...your computer to solve the problem. Launch the VAIO Care whenever a problem is found on your computer in Optimum Condition n 30 N Using the VAIO Care With the VAIO Care, you can be used to recover your computer. Getting Started > Keeping Your Computer...
...the ASSIST button, pressing the ASSIST button while the computer is off launches the VAIO Care Rescue. The VAIO Care will provide appropriate measures to keep it running at an optimum level. To launch the VAIO Care ❑ On models with the ASSIST button Press the ASSIST button while ...your computer to solve the problem. Launch the VAIO Care whenever a problem is found on your computer in Optimum Condition n 30 N Using the VAIO Care With the VAIO Care, you can be used to recover your computer. Getting Started > Keeping Your Computer...
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 ...