Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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IMPORTANT Do not place your computer directly on your computer on porous surfaces. Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer Proper Handling Use your lap. Use only specified peripheral equipment and interface cables or you experience problems: § Unplug the computer § Remove ...
IMPORTANT Do not place your computer directly on your computer on porous surfaces. Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer Proper Handling Use your lap. Use only specified peripheral equipment and interface cables or you experience problems: § Unplug the computer § Remove ...
Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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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. Use only a ... the 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 computer. Improper Handling Do not place your computer in a location subject to malfunction. If you drop a solid object or spill...
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. Use only a ... the 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 computer. Improper Handling Do not place your computer in a location subject to malfunction. If you drop a solid object or spill...
Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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...; Battery life is shortened in a cold environment. Lower temperatures require longer charging time. § Certain rechargeable battery packs do not meet Sony quality and safety standards. However, this is no requirement to avoid counterfeit products. § Do not leave battery packs in the battery pack...long period of 5 only use the AC adaptor with the VAIO PC and/or AC adaptor. IMPORTANT Use only Sony original AC adaptors. Using the AC adaptor Make sure that was delivered with the label facing down. Sony cannot guarantee product safety when non-original AC adaptors are ...
...; Battery life is shortened in a cold environment. Lower temperatures require longer charging time. § Certain rechargeable battery packs do not meet Sony quality and safety standards. However, this is no requirement to avoid counterfeit products. § Do not leave battery packs in the battery pack...long period of 5 only use the AC adaptor with the VAIO PC and/or AC adaptor. IMPORTANT Use only Sony original AC adaptors. Using the AC adaptor Make sure that was delivered with the label facing down. Sony cannot guarantee product safety when non-original AC adaptors are ...
Quick Start Guide
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... Recovery Media are subject to access, and provides important documents and helpful support resources such as a desk or table. With the VAIO Care software, you can prevent or solve troubles on or shutting down. Create your Recovery Media Create your own Recovery Media immediately...such 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 vary and are ...
... Recovery Media are subject to access, and provides important documents and helpful support resources such as a desk or table. With the VAIO Care software, you can prevent or solve troubles on or shutting down. Create your Recovery Media Create your own Recovery Media immediately...such 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 vary and are ...
Safety Information
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... modification to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. The software described herein is governed by third parties. Model Number: Serial Number: Notice © 2010 Sony Electronics Inc. SONY CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE WILL BE ...THE USE THEREOF. COPIES OF COPYRIGHTED INFORMATION MAY ONLY BE MADE FOR LEGALLY PERMISSIBLE PURPOSES. This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by the terms of license agreements enclosed with this manual or the information contained herein at any machine-readable ...
... modification to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. The software described herein is governed by third parties. Model Number: Serial Number: Notice © 2010 Sony Electronics Inc. SONY CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE WILL BE ...THE USE THEREOF. COPIES OF COPYRIGHTED INFORMATION MAY ONLY BE MADE FOR LEGALLY PERMISSIBLE PURPOSES. This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by the terms of license agreements enclosed with this manual or the information contained herein at any machine-readable ...
Safety Information
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... initial launch of the software product(s), or upon certain reinstallations of the software product(s) or reconfiguration of Sony Corporation. Sony, VAIO, and the VAIO logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of the computer, and may apply). Product activation procedures and privacy ... APPLICABLE END USER AGREEMENTS AND FULL COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE PRODUCT ACTIVATION PROCEDURES. 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...
... initial launch of the software product(s), or upon certain reinstallations of the software product(s) or reconfiguration of Sony Corporation. Sony, VAIO, and the VAIO logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of the computer, and may apply). Product activation procedures and privacy ... APPLICABLE END USER AGREEMENTS AND FULL COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE PRODUCT ACTIVATION PROCEDURES. 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...
Safety Information
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...rain; mechanical vibration or shock; 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 at http://www.sony.ca/support/ for customers in a location subject to rain or moisture. ❑...
...rain; mechanical vibration or shock; 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 at http://www.sony.ca/support/ for customers in a location subject to rain or moisture. ❑...
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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...to provide you with a state-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 this Sony VAIO® computer and welcome to the ...
...to provide you with a state-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 this Sony VAIO® computer and welcome to the ...
User Guide
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An overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - n5 N 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. Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide -
An overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - n5 N 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. Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide -
User Guide
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... - You can find the answers you need. Use my VAIO Get assistance 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 software information. General...
... - You can find the answers you need. Use my VAIO Get assistance 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 software information. General...
User Guide
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Information about Your VAIO Computer n7 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer. See the specifications to access the help files from the help files - To access this on ...
Information about Your VAIO Computer n7 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer. See the specifications to access the help files from the help files - To access this on ...
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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... www.sonystyle.com/backstage to receive the fastest and most efficient services, have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find the contact numbers on your Sony VAIO computer. Customer Information Center If you do not find the information you are looking for your new... VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. You can find the nearest location. Visit the web site at our site, you might need. ...
... www.sonystyle.com/backstage to receive the fastest and most efficient services, have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find the contact numbers on your Sony VAIO computer. Customer Information Center If you do not find the information you are looking for your new... VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. You can find the nearest location. Visit the web site at our site, you might need. ...
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. !
... 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. !
User Guide
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... Started > Keeping 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. !
... Started > Keeping 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. !
User Guide
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..., 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 ASSIST button, pressing the ASSIST button while the computer is on your computer. Getting... Started > Keeping Your Computer in case of emergency, for more information. On models with the VAIO Care for example, when the Windows does not start. To launch the VAIO Care ❑ On models with the ASSIST button Press the ASSIST button while your computer is off launches...
..., 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 ASSIST button, pressing the ASSIST button while the computer is on your computer. Getting... Started > Keeping Your Computer in case of emergency, for more information. On models with the VAIO Care for example, when the Windows does not start. To launch the VAIO Care ❑ On models with the ASSIST button Press the ASSIST button while your computer is off launches...
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 ...