Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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...; Unplug the computer § Remove the battery pack § Contact eSupport at least one , moisture may condense inside the computer. Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer Proper Handling Use your computer on your lap. The heat can block the computer's air vents. IMPORTANT Do not place your computer directly...
...; Unplug the computer § Remove the battery pack § Contact eSupport at least one , moisture may condense inside the computer. Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer Proper Handling Use your computer on your lap. The heat can block the computer's air vents. IMPORTANT Do not place your computer directly...
Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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... your 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 VAIO PC Clean the cabinet with a dry or lightly moistened soft microfiber cloth. Use only a mild detergent solution.
... your 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 VAIO PC Clean the cabinet with a dry or lightly moistened soft microfiber cloth. Use only a mild detergent solution.
Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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... because the battery pack will gradually discharge over time even when not in a well ventilated area with the VAIO PC and/or AC adaptor. You can purchase AC Adaptors directly from official Sony resellers to avoid counterfeit products. § Do not leave battery packs in temperatures above 140°F (60... If you have not used . Using the AC adaptor Make sure that was delivered with a properly grounded wall socket to the AC adapter; Sony cannot guarantee product safety when non-original AC adaptors are used the battery pack for a long period of time, remove the battery pack from ...
... because the battery pack will gradually discharge over time even when not in a well ventilated area with the VAIO PC and/or AC adaptor. You can purchase AC Adaptors directly from official Sony resellers to avoid counterfeit products. § Do not leave battery packs in temperatures above 140°F (60... If you have not used . Using the AC adaptor Make sure that was delivered with a properly grounded wall socket to the AC adapter; Sony cannot guarantee product safety when non-original AC adaptors are used the battery pack for a long period of time, remove the battery pack from ...
Quick Start Guide
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... not exert pressure on or shutting down. Click Start, All Programs, VAIO Care, and VAIO Care. 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...
... not exert pressure on or shutting down. Click Start, All Programs, VAIO Care, and VAIO Care. 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...
Safety Information
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... ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR SUCH OTHER INFORMATION. Sony Electronics Inc. BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR SPECIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER BASED ON TORT, CONTRACT, OR OTHERWISE, ARISING OUT...space provided here, and keep in part without prior written approval. Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. Software specifications are located on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of license agreements ...
... ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR SUCH OTHER INFORMATION. Sony Electronics Inc. BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR SPECIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER BASED ON TORT, CONTRACT, OR OTHERWISE, ARISING OUT...space provided here, and keep in part without prior written approval. Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. Software specifications are located on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of license agreements ...
Safety Information
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...; 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. Reverse engineering or disassembly is incorporated into selected models only, has passed Wi-Fi certification ...
...; 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. Reverse engineering or disassembly is incorporated into selected models only, has passed Wi-Fi certification ...
Safety Information
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...sure it is at 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 Canada. For the State of California, USA only Perchlorate Material - excessively ...the cabinet. Safety Information and Caution For questions regarding your product or for the Sony Service Center nearest you may experience or that are intended for customers in USA or at http://www.sony.ca/support/ for use with this device. ❑ The supplied wireless keyboard ...
...sure it is at 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 Canada. For the State of California, USA only Perchlorate Material - excessively ...the cabinet. Safety Information and Caution For questions regarding your product or for the Sony Service Center nearest you may experience or that are intended for customers in USA or at http://www.sony.ca/support/ for use with this device. ❑ The supplied wireless keyboard ...
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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..., and communications to the on 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 this Sony VAIO® computer and welcome to provide...
..., and communications to the on 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 this Sony VAIO® computer and welcome to provide...
User Guide
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n5 N Safety guidelines and owner information. ✍ Before activating the wireless functions such as the wireless LAN and Bluetooth technology, read the Safety Information carefully. 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.
n5 N Safety guidelines and owner information. ✍ Before activating the wireless functions such as the wireless LAN and Bluetooth technology, read the Safety Information carefully. 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.
User Guide
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...such as general and model specific user guide on your VAIO computer. On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support - Use my VAIO Get assistance with the VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. You can find the answers you need. General... information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer with your VAIO computer, creating recovery media, and more....
...such as general and model specific user guide on your VAIO computer. On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support - Use my VAIO Get assistance with the VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. You can find the answers you need. General... information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer with your VAIO computer, creating recovery media, and more....
User Guide
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... Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. 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 - You may not be able to find out about setting...
... Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. 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 - You may not be able to find out about setting...
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/ ❑ Operating system online support web site Your computer comes preinstalled with a Microsoft Windows operating system. For operating system support, you can visit...
.../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...
User Guide
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... In order to receive the fastest and most efficient services, have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find the information you are looking for your Sony VAIO computer. The serial number is the last 7 digits of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating system...or the software program that is causing the problem 5 A brief description of your VAIO PC. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at the lower right corner of your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you do not find the...
... In order to receive the fastest and most efficient services, have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find the information you are looking for your Sony VAIO computer. The serial number is the last 7 digits of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating system...or the software program that is causing the problem 5 A brief description of your VAIO PC. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at the lower right corner of your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you do not find the...
User Guide
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... completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with your computer. Before starting your VAIO computer. ! Getting Started > n 12 N Getting Started This section describes how to get started using your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner...
... completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with your computer. Before starting your VAIO computer. ! Getting Started > n 12 N Getting Started This section describes how to get started using your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner...
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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...the ASSIST button Press the ASSIST button while your computer is 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 found on your computer ...to keep it running at an optimum level. The VAIO Care Rescue can regularly conduct performance checks and tune-ups on your computer. On models with the VAIO Care for example, when the Windows does not start. Getting Started > Keeping Your Computer in...
...the ASSIST button Press the ASSIST button while your computer is 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 found on your computer ...to keep it running at an optimum level. The VAIO Care Rescue can regularly conduct performance checks and tune-ups on your computer. On models with the VAIO Care for example, when the Windows does not start. Getting Started > Keeping Your Computer in...
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 ...