Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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... adjusting the tilt of you more comfortable. Take frequent breaks while using the keyboard, touch pad, or external mouse. 3. Sit in a chair with good back support. Use indirect lighting to avoid bright spots on the display. Keep your sides. 4. Let your upper arms hang naturally at your forearms horizontal. 2. Sit in...
... adjusting the tilt of you more comfortable. Take frequent breaks while using the keyboard, touch pad, or external mouse. 3. Sit in a chair with good back support. Use indirect lighting to avoid bright spots on the display. Keep your sides. 4. Let your upper arms hang naturally at your forearms horizontal. 2. Sit in...
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 your computer ... and SmartWi Connection Utility. No action is easy to factory-installed settings in Help and Support. Recovery Media are subject to change without notice. 4-192-023-11 (1) © 2010 Sony Corporation Printed in the process of powering on the computer while cleaning. LCD Screen/Touch ...
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 computer ... and SmartWi Connection Utility. No action is easy to factory-installed settings in Help and Support. Recovery Media are subject to change without notice. 4-192-023-11 (1) © 2010 Sony Corporation Printed in the process of powering on the computer while cleaning. LCD Screen/Touch ...
Safety Information
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... the equipment and shall be caused when operating this product only. 4 strong magnets or speakers that you , visit the Sony online support Web site at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in Canada. For the State of California, USA only Perchlorate Material - Refer servicing to... sure it is at least 8 inches / 20 cm away from the pacemaker. ❑ Sony is not responsible for any interference that are intended for customers in USA or at http://www.sony.ca/support/ for use wireless LAN on hospital premises. excessively high and low temperatures; moisture or rain...
... the equipment and shall be caused when operating this product only. 4 strong magnets or speakers that you , visit the Sony online support Web site at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in Canada. For the State of California, USA only Perchlorate Material - Refer servicing to... sure it is at least 8 inches / 20 cm away from the pacemaker. ❑ Sony is not responsible for any interference that are intended for customers in USA or at http://www.sony.ca/support/ for use wireless LAN on hospital premises. excessively high and low temperatures; moisture or rain...
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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...to provide you with a state-of-the-art computing experience. ! Sony has combined leading-edge technology 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 ...
...to provide you with a state-of-the-art computing experience. ! Sony has combined leading-edge technology 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 ...
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. An overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - n5 N 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. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer Finding More about Your VAIO Computer This section provides support information about your VAIO computer. 1. An overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - n5 N Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide -
User Guide
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... 2. General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer. You can find the answers you need. On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support - Get started with my VAIO Get help with your VAIO computer by accessing interactive VAIO tutorials, how-to find useful documentation such as general... and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer with the VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer, creating recovery media, and more. To access Help and...
... 2. General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer. You can find the answers you need. On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support - Get started with my VAIO Get help with your VAIO computer by accessing interactive VAIO tutorials, how-to find useful documentation such as general... and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer with the VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer, creating recovery media, and more. To access Help and...
User Guide
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...online. ❑ 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 site Your computer comes preinstalled with a Microsoft Windows operating system. For operating system support, you can visit Microsoft customer support at http://support.microsoft.com/directory/. Before Use > Finding...
...online. ❑ 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 site Your computer comes preinstalled with a Microsoft Windows operating system. For operating system support, you can visit Microsoft customer support at http://support.microsoft.com/directory/. Before Use > Finding...
User Guide
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...the display on the computer. 2 Your computer's serial number You can find it at www.sonystyle.com/backstage to find it on the Sony online support web site. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n9 N 4. The serial number is causing the problem 5 A brief ...the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find the nearest location. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find the information you may call Sony directly. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the setup of your computer 4 The hardware...
...the display on the computer. 2 Your computer's serial number You can find it at www.sonystyle.com/backstage to find it on the Sony online support web site. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n9 N 4. The serial number is causing the problem 5 A brief ...the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find the nearest location. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find the information you may call Sony directly. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the setup of your computer 4 The hardware...
User Guide
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Place the display directly in a neutral, comfortable position while using your computer - Keep your forearms horizontal, with good back support. Let your upper arms hang naturally at your feet are flat on the floor. Sit in a chair with your wrists in front of you. Excessive ...
Place the display directly in a neutral, comfortable position while using your computer - Keep your forearms horizontal, with good back support. Let your upper arms hang naturally at your feet are flat on the floor. Sit in a chair with your wrists in front of you. Excessive ...
User Guide
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... (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- The area around the air exhaust vent (3) becomes extremely hot while your computer is selected as the audio/video input source by...
... (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- The area around the air exhaust vent (3) becomes extremely hot while your computer is selected as the audio/video input source by...
User Guide
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Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Left n 16 N A "Memory Stick Duo" slot*1 (page 69) B Media Access indicator (page 17) C SD memory card slot (page 76) D i.LINK 4-pin (S400) port (page 96) E USB ports*2 (page 94) F Headphones jack (page 92) G Microphone jack (page 93) H Line In jack Connect an external audio device to receive audio signals. *1 Your computer supports only Duo-size "Memory Stick". *2 Compliant with the USB 2.0 standard and support high-/full-/low- speeds.
Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Left n 16 N A "Memory Stick Duo" slot*1 (page 69) B Media Access indicator (page 17) C SD memory card slot (page 76) D i.LINK 4-pin (S400) port (page 96) E USB ports*2 (page 94) F Headphones jack (page 92) G Microphone jack (page 93) H Line In jack Connect an external audio device to receive audio signals. *1 Your computer supports only Duo-size "Memory Stick". *2 Compliant with the USB 2.0 standard and support high-/full-/low- speeds.
User Guide
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... of your computer is wall mounted, do not place any objects on top of your mounting system. While your computer is within the range of supported weight of your computer so as not to break the frame and cause the main unit to fall from the wall, resulting in damage to...
... of your computer is wall mounted, do not place any objects on top of your mounting system. While your computer is within the range of supported weight of your computer so as not to break the frame and cause the main unit to fall from the wall, resulting in damage to...
User Guide
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... the mouse battery is running out of power; B Right button Press the right button once to turn the mouse on or connected with applications that support it). F Status light Blinks in green for the AA battery. Press the wheel once to lock the scroll action and control the movement by moving...
... the mouse battery is running out of power; B Right button Press the right button once to turn the mouse on or connected with applications that support it). F Status light Blinks in green for the AA battery. Press the wheel once to lock the scroll action and control the movement by moving...
User Guide
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... the Touch Screen n 41 N Using the Touch Screen Embedded infrared optical sensors of your computer's touch screen enable direct interaction with two optical sensors and supports multi-touch input of up to compensate for mouse operations, such as selecting items and scrolling. !
... the Touch Screen n 41 N Using the Touch Screen Embedded infrared optical sensors of your computer's touch screen enable direct interaction with two optical sensors and supports multi-touch input of up to compensate for mouse operations, such as selecting items and scrolling. !
User Guide
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...the model you purchased. See the reference chart below to find out which type of optical disc drive supports which types of 50 GB). *5 Writing data to BD-R Part1 Version 1.1/1.2/1.3 discs (single-layer ... DVD- DVD- Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 48 N Supported Discs Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc™ media, depending on your computer does ...not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. Use non-cartridge discs or discs with a removable cartridge. *2 Writing...
...the model you purchased. See the reference chart below to find out which type of optical disc drive supports which types of 50 GB). *5 Writing data to BD-R Part1 Version 1.1/1.2/1.3 discs (single-layer ... DVD- DVD- Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 48 N Supported Discs Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc™ media, depending on your computer does ...not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. Use non-cartridge discs or discs with a removable cartridge. *2 Writing...
User Guide
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 49 N ! This unit is not possible. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is strongly recommended that a digital HDCP compliant environment be implemented for...USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. Therefore, these discs may not support movie playback on the disc package carefully to malfunction. For inquiries about disc formats, contact the individual publisher of the pre-recorded disc or the...
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 49 N ! This unit is not possible. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is strongly recommended that a digital HDCP compliant environment be implemented for...USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. Therefore, these discs may not support movie playback on the disc package carefully to malfunction. For inquiries about disc formats, contact the individual publisher of the pre-recorded disc or the...
User Guide
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The hybrid TV tuner board supports both NTSC and ATSC signals but you must change your operating system enables TV program viewing, recording and playback. The Windows Media Center included in this section may have a TV tuner board installed. Some features and options in your TV connection setup to find out about the configuration of your computer. See the specifications to switch the receiving signal type. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the TV Function n 53 N Using the TV Function Your computer may not be available on your computer. !
The hybrid TV tuner board supports both NTSC and ATSC signals but you must change your operating system enables TV program viewing, recording and playback. The Windows Media Center included in this section may have a TV tuner board installed. Some features and options in your TV connection setup to find out about the configuration of your computer. See the specifications to switch the receiving signal type. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the TV Function n 53 N Using the TV Function Your computer may not be available on your computer. !
User Guide
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... use the remote commander, remove the battery compartment cover (1) from battery leakage. ! When the remote commander is not going to be available on your computer supports the TV function (page 53), then a remote commander is supplied with the computer for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible...
... use the remote commander, remove the battery compartment cover (1) from battery leakage. ! When the remote commander is not going to be available on your computer supports the TV function (page 53), then a remote commander is supplied with the computer for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible...