Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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... on the bottom of your notebook computer, by placing the computer on the computer. The temperature of the bottom of 5 Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer Proper Handling Use your computer on your lap. If you may condense inside the computer. For example, materials such as rugs, blankets, couches...
... on the bottom of your notebook computer, by placing the computer on the computer. The temperature of the bottom of 5 Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer Proper Handling Use your computer on your lap. If you may condense inside the computer. For example, materials such as rugs, blankets, couches...
Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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...not place electronic equipment near your computer, as these may cause the computer to malfunction. Use only a mild detergent solution. Do not drop your VAIO PC Clean the cabinet with a dry or lightly moistened soft microfiber cloth. IMPORTANT Do not use damaged or cut connection cables or cords. Cleaning your... 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 computer. If you drop a solid object or spill any objects on top of the computer.
...not place electronic equipment near your computer, as these may cause the computer to malfunction. Use only a mild detergent solution. Do not drop your VAIO PC Clean the cabinet with a dry or lightly moistened soft microfiber cloth. IMPORTANT Do not use damaged or cut connection cables or cords. Cleaning your... 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 computer. If you drop a solid object or spill any objects on top of the computer.
Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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...and does not indicate a malfunction, 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. Connect the AC adapter to your computer and recharge the battery pack before using your computer for a long period...the power cable that the power cable is properly connected to the AC adapter; We recommend purchasing the battery packs directly from official Sony resellers to genuine Sony battery packs designed for a considerable amount of its life and should only be replaced. Using the AC adaptor Make sure that ...
...and does not indicate a malfunction, 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. Connect the AC adapter to your computer and recharge the battery pack before using your computer for a long period...the power cable that the power cable is properly connected to the AC adapter; We recommend purchasing the battery packs directly from official Sony resellers to genuine Sony battery packs designed for a considerable amount of its life and should only be replaced. Using the AC adaptor Make sure that ...
Quick Start Guide
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...your computer Keep your computer updated by downloading updates from Windows Update and VAIO Update for enhancing your computer. For details, refer to change without notice. 4-192-023-11 (1) © 2010 Sony Corporation Printed in China Let's get started 1 Check supplied items 2... as setup tools, tutorials, and FAQs. 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 make scratches...
...your computer Keep your computer updated by downloading updates from Windows Update and VAIO Update for enhancing your computer. For details, refer to change without notice. 4-192-023-11 (1) © 2010 Sony Corporation Printed in China Let's get started 1 Check supplied items 2... as setup tools, tutorials, and FAQs. 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 make scratches...
Safety Information
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... MADE FOR LEGALLY PERMISSIBLE PURPOSES. Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. Sony Electronics Inc. This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by the terms of license agreements enclosed with this manual or the information contained herein... software may not be reproduced, translated, or reduced to any machine-readable form without prior written approval. SONY ELECTRONICS INC. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC. SONY ALSO ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY, AND SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES TO, OR VIRUSES THAT MAY INFECT...
... MADE FOR LEGALLY PERMISSIBLE PURPOSES. Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. Sony Electronics Inc. This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by the terms of license agreements enclosed with this manual or the information contained herein... software may not be reproduced, translated, or reduced to any machine-readable form without prior written approval. SONY ELECTRONICS INC. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC. SONY ALSO ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY, AND SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES TO, OR VIRUSES THAT MAY INFECT...
Safety Information
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... and additions to online service providers may require a fee and credit card information. Subscriptions to software may apply). Sony, VAIO, and the VAIO logo are available to applicable end user agreements and full compliance with the interoperability specifications established by WFA (Wi-Fi...toll charges may include features such as copy protection and content management technology. 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...
... and additions to online service providers may require a fee and credit card information. Subscriptions to software may apply). Sony, VAIO, and the VAIO logo are available to applicable end user agreements and full compliance with the interoperability specifications established by WFA (Wi-Fi...toll charges may include features such as copy protection and content management technology. 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...
Safety Information
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...direct sunlight; moisture or rain; 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. ...10065; Sony is not responsible for any interference that you may experience or that are intended for customers in...
...direct sunlight; moisture or rain; 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. ...10065; Sony is not responsible for any interference that you may experience or that are intended for customers in...
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... of the FCC Rules. Model No.: VGP-WKB11 (wireless keyboard), and VGP-WMS30 (wireless mouse) These devices comply with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: PCV-A1112L Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. For customers in Canada.
... 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... of the FCC Rules. Model No.: VGP-WKB11 (wireless keyboard), and VGP-WMS30 (wireless mouse) These devices comply with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: PCV-A1112L Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. For customers in Canada.
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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... look slightly different from those 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, ...
... look slightly different from those 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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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. 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.
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. 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.
User Guide
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... need. Get started with my VAIO Get help with the VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer. Use my VAIO Get assistance with your VAIO computer, creating recovery media, and more. Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup...
... need. Get started with my VAIO Get help with the VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer. Use my VAIO Get assistance with your VAIO computer, creating recovery media, and more. Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup...
User Guide
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May be included with the preinstalled software programs on your computer. Some features and options may be available on your computer. 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. To access this ...
May be included with the preinstalled software programs on your computer. Some features and options may be available on your computer. 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. To access this ...
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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... service you are looking for your computer 4 The hardware component or the software program that is the last 7 digits of your Sony VAIO computer. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find the information you might need. The serial number is causing the problem 5 A brief description of the...the setup of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating system on the Sony online support web site. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n9 N 4. You can assist with a Sony certified technician at www.sonystyle.com/backstage to receive the fastest and most efficient...
... service you are looking for your computer 4 The hardware component or the software program that is the last 7 digits of your Sony VAIO computer. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find the information you might need. The serial number is causing the problem 5 A brief description of the...the setup of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating system on the Sony online support web site. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n9 N 4. You can assist with a Sony certified technician at www.sonystyle.com/backstage to receive the fastest and most efficient...
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. !
... 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. !
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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...with the ASSIST button, pressing the ASSIST button while the 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 Press the ASSIST button while your computer. Launch the... is found on your computer to recover your computer in Optimum Condition n 30 N Using the VAIO Care With the VAIO Care, you can be used to keep it running at an optimum level. The VAIO Care Rescue can regularly conduct performance checks and tune-ups on your computer is off launches the...
...with the ASSIST button, pressing the ASSIST button while the 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 Press the ASSIST button while your computer. Launch the... is found on your computer to recover your computer in Optimum Condition n 30 N Using the VAIO Care With the VAIO Care, you can be used to keep it running at an optimum level. The VAIO Care Rescue can regularly conduct performance checks and tune-ups on your computer is off launches the...
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 ...