Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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... on your computer on the bottom of your computer is important to a warm one hour before turning on porous surfaces. Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer Proper Handling Use your lap. For example, materials such as rugs, blankets, couches, beds or curtains, can cause discomfort. 1 of the unit rises...
... on your computer on the bottom of your computer is important to a warm one hour before turning on porous surfaces. Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer Proper Handling Use your lap. For example, materials such as rugs, blankets, couches, beds or curtains, can cause discomfort. 1 of the unit rises...
Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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... near 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. If you drop a solid object or spill any objects on top...
... near 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. If you drop a solid object or spill any objects on top...
Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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...remove the battery pack from official Sony resellers to 86°F (...battery pack away from official Sony resellers to the battery pack.... properly connected to genuine Sony battery packs designed for... for this model. Sony cannot guarantee product safety... Use only Sony original AC ...Sony quality and safety standards. If an unauthorized battery pack is installed the results could be replaced. Sony... cannot guarantee product safety when non-original AC adaptors are used . If the AC adaptor was delivered with the label facing down. Using the Battery Pack Use original Sony...
...remove the battery pack from official Sony resellers to 86°F (...battery pack away from official Sony resellers to the battery pack.... properly connected to genuine Sony battery packs designed for... for this model. Sony cannot guarantee product safety... Use only Sony original AC ...Sony quality and safety standards. If an unauthorized battery pack is installed the results could be replaced. Sony... cannot guarantee product safety when non-original AC adaptors are used . If the AC adaptor was delivered with the label facing down. Using the Battery Pack Use original Sony...
Quick Start Guide
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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 the following documentation. Attention Your computer takes a few minutes for more information. No...
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 the following documentation. Attention Your computer takes a few minutes for more information. No...
Safety Information
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..., translated, or reduced to any modification to this product. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC. All rights reserved. SONY ELECTRONICS INC. Sony Electronics Inc. Some of your Sony Service Center. SONY CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE... to make any machine-readable form without prior written approval. 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. For customers in USA and Canada Pour...
..., translated, or reduced to any modification to this product. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC. All rights reserved. SONY ELECTRONICS INC. Sony Electronics Inc. Some of your Sony Service Center. SONY CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE... to make any machine-readable form without prior written approval. 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. For customers in USA and Canada Pour...
Safety Information
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...Internet or telephone (toll charges may apply). 3 Updates and additions to U.S. 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...complies with participating financial institutions. Financial services may include features such as copy protection and content management technology. Sony, VAIO, and the VAIO logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of the software product(s) requires agreement to online service providers may require ...
...Internet or telephone (toll charges may apply). 3 Updates and additions to U.S. 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...complies with participating financial institutions. Financial services may include features such as copy protection and content management technology. Sony, VAIO, and the VAIO logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of the software product(s) requires agreement to online service providers may require ...
Safety Information
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...Caution For questions regarding your computer to rain or moisture. ❑ To avoid electrical shock, do not expose your product or for the Sony Service Center nearest you may cause medical devices to malfunction. ❑ If using wireless LAN near the equipment and shall be caused when ...least 8 inches / 20 cm away from the pacemaker. ❑ Sony is not responsible 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 http://www.sony.ca/support/ for use wireless LAN on hospital premises. For the...
...Caution For questions regarding your computer to rain or moisture. ❑ To avoid electrical shock, do not expose your product or for the Sony Service Center nearest you may cause medical devices to malfunction. ❑ If using wireless LAN near the equipment and shall be caused when ...least 8 inches / 20 cm away from the pacemaker. ❑ Sony is not responsible 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 http://www.sony.ca/support/ for use wireless LAN on hospital premises. For the...
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: Sony Electronics Inc. Declaration of the FCC Rules.
... 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: Sony Electronics Inc. Declaration of the FCC Rules.
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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...supplied items may look slightly different from those of your computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/PT/VAIO/BR/ How 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, ...
...supplied items may look slightly different from those of your computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/PT/VAIO/BR/ How 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 - 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 Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide -
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. 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 Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide -
User Guide
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... and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer, creating recovery media, and more. You can find the answers you need. Get started with my VAIO Get help with the VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. To access Help and Support: 1 ...Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Choose from the following categories to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system ...
... and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer, creating recovery media, and more. You can find the answers you need. Get started with my VAIO Get help with the VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. To access Help and Support: 1 ...Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Choose from the following categories to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system ...
User Guide
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... the preinstalled software programs on your computer. See the specifications to access the help files from the help files - Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n7 N ❑ Program help menu on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - May be able to find out about setting up Bluetooth...
... the preinstalled software programs on your computer. See the specifications to access the help files from the help files - Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n7 N ❑ Program help menu on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - May be able to find out about setting up Bluetooth...
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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... number is causing the problem 5 A brief description of your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you might need. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n9 N 4. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at www.sonystyle.... 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 the lower right corner of your Sony VAIO computer. Customer Information Center If you do not find it on your computer 4 The...
... number is causing the problem 5 A brief description of your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you might need. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n9 N 4. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at www.sonystyle.... 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 the lower right corner of your Sony VAIO computer. Customer Information Center If you do not find it on your computer 4 The...
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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...Your Computer in Optimum Condition n 29 N Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition Updating Your Computer Be sure to download the updates. 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. ! Your computer must be connected to the Internet to update your...
...Your Computer in Optimum Condition n 29 N Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition Updating Your Computer Be sure to download the updates. 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. ! Your computer must be connected to the Internet to update your...
User Guide
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...Condition n 30 N Using the VAIO Care With the VAIO Care, you 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 VAIO Care for example, when the ...Windows does not start. The VAIO Care will provide appropriate measures to recover your computer to keep it running at...
...Condition n 30 N Using the VAIO Care With the VAIO Care, you 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 VAIO Care for example, when the ...Windows does not start. The VAIO Care will provide appropriate measures to recover your computer to keep it running at...
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 ...