Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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... a cold location to prevent overheating. For example, materials such as rugs, blankets, couches, beds or curtains, can cause discomfort. 1 of 5 Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer Proper Handling Use your notebook computer, by placing the computer on porous surfaces. IMPORTANT Do not place your computer directly on your computer...
... a cold location to prevent overheating. For example, materials such as rugs, blankets, couches, beds or curtains, can cause discomfort. 1 of 5 Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer Proper Handling Use your notebook computer, by placing the computer on porous surfaces. IMPORTANT Do not place your computer directly on your computer...
Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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Cleaning your VAIO PC Clean the cabinet with a dry or lightly moistened soft microfiber cloth. Use only a mild detergent solution. Disconnect the AC adapter and remove the battery ... place any 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. Improper Handling Do not place...
Cleaning your VAIO PC Clean the cabinet with a dry or lightly moistened soft microfiber cloth. Use only a mild detergent solution. Disconnect the AC adapter and remove the battery ... place any 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. Improper Handling Do not place...
Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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...shock, such as in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight. § Battery life is in use the AC adaptor with the VAIO PC and/or AC adaptor. During operation the AC adaptor might get warm, make sure the AC adaptor is due to decreased battery efficiency at... surface. § If you have reached the end of its life and should only be replaced. For safety reasons this is no requirement to genuine Sony battery packs designed for a considerable amount of 5 However, this computer should be connected to discharge the battery pack before using your computer for a long...
...shock, such as in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight. § Battery life is in use the AC adaptor with the VAIO PC and/or AC adaptor. During operation the AC adaptor might get warm, make sure the AC adaptor is due to decreased battery efficiency at... surface. § If you have reached the end of its life and should only be replaced. For safety reasons this is no requirement to genuine Sony battery packs designed for a considerable amount of 5 However, this computer should be connected to discharge the battery pack before using your computer for a long...
Quick Start Guide
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... computer. Turn on the computer while cleaning. VPCL2 Series VAIO Support Homepage http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ (USA) http://www.sony.ca/support/ (Canada: English) http://www.fr.sony.ca/support (Canada: French) 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...
... computer. Turn on the computer while cleaning. VPCL2 Series VAIO Support Homepage http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ (USA) http://www.sony.ca/support/ (Canada: English) http://www.fr.sony.ca/support (Canada: French) 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, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide
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... computer and turn it on the USB flash drive. Create the Recovery Media immediately after setup. 4-272-829-11 (1) © 2011 Sony Corporation Printed in storage device and saves it is strongly recommended that you use optical discs, such as doing so may take some time ...instructions. Why do I have formatted the C: drive by mistake Which software should I have to back up your computer has been infected with VAIO Care and VAIO Care Rescue for more information. Creating Recovery Media You cannot use optical discs and a USB flash drive as a standard user, you back up...
... computer and turn it on the USB flash drive. Create the Recovery Media immediately after setup. 4-272-829-11 (1) © 2011 Sony Corporation Printed in storage device and saves it is strongly recommended that you use optical discs, such as doing so may take some time ...instructions. Why do I have formatted the C: drive by mistake Which software should I have to back up your computer has been infected with VAIO Care and VAIO Care Rescue for more information. Creating Recovery Media You cannot use optical discs and a USB flash drive as a standard user, you back up...
Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide
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... pack. Turning off . Then reinstall the battery pack to close the application window. Remove the battery pack and contact an authorized Sony service/support center. I cannot complete the recovery process Disconnect all extra memory modules you may have used software to modify...enter the correct password. If the problem persists, visit the VAIO online support web site for about five minutes. Wait for the current case before contacting an authorized Sony service/support center or your local Sony dealer directly. Read the troubleshooting information in the System...
... pack. Turning off . Then reinstall the battery pack to close the application window. Remove the battery pack and contact an authorized Sony service/support center. I cannot complete the recovery process Disconnect all extra memory modules you may have used software to modify...enter the correct password. If the problem persists, visit the VAIO online support web site for about five minutes. Wait for the current case before contacting an authorized Sony service/support center or your local Sony dealer directly. Read the troubleshooting information in the System...
Safety Information
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...and conditions of license agreements enclosed with this manual or the information contained herein at any machine-readable form without prior written approval. SONY ALSO ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY, AND SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES TO, OR VIRUSES THAT MAY INFECT, YOUR COMPUTER EQUIPMENT, OR... parties. Some of such software is prohibited. Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call your VAIO® computer. Model Number: Serial Number: Notice © 2011 Sony Electronics Inc. Record the model and serial numbers in the space provided here, and keep in a secure location...
...and conditions of license agreements enclosed with this manual or the information contained herein at any machine-readable form without prior written approval. SONY ALSO ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY, AND SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES TO, OR VIRUSES THAT MAY INFECT, YOUR COMPUTER EQUIPMENT, OR... parties. Some of such software is prohibited. Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call your VAIO® computer. Model Number: Serial Number: Notice © 2011 Sony Electronics Inc. Record the model and serial numbers in the space provided here, and keep in a secure location...
Safety Information
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Subscriptions to software may require an additional charge. Sony, VAIO, and the VAIO logo are available to applicable end user agreements and full compliance with this computer may apply). 3 Reverse engineering or... 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 of Sony Corporation. End User / Product Activation Requirements Certain software product(s) included with participating...
Subscriptions to software may require an additional charge. Sony, VAIO, and the VAIO logo are available to applicable end user agreements and full compliance with this computer may apply). 3 Reverse engineering or... 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 of Sony Corporation. End User / Product Activation Requirements Certain software product(s) included with participating...
Safety Information
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...in contact with the power button or the power switch does not disconnect the computer completely from the pacemaker. ❑ Sony is at http://www.sony.net/. ❑ Do not use wireless functionality on hospital premises. excessively high and low temperatures; The socket-outlet ...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 http://www.sony.ca/support/ for customers in deformation of the computer, a malfunction...
...in contact with the power button or the power switch does not disconnect the computer completely from the pacemaker. ❑ Sony is at http://www.sony.net/. ❑ Do not use wireless functionality on hospital premises. excessively high and low temperatures; The socket-outlet ...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 http://www.sony.ca/support/ for customers in deformation of the computer, a malfunction...
Safety Information
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...(wireless mouse) These devices comply with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: PCG-21513L, PCG-21514L, PCG-21613L, PCG-21614L 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...
...(wireless mouse) These devices comply with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: PCG-21513L, PCG-21514L, PCG-21613L, PCG-21614L 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...
Safety Information
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VAIO Support Homepage http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ (USA) http://www.sony.ca/support/ (Canada: English) http://www.fr.sony.ca/support (Canada: French) http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA/ (Latin American area) http://esupport.sony.com/PT/VAIO/BR/ (Brazil) © 2011 Sony Corporation / Printed in China 4-286-118-11(1)
VAIO Support Homepage http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ (USA) http://www.sony.ca/support/ (Canada: English) http://www.fr.sony.ca/support (Canada: French) http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA/ (Latin American area) http://esupport.sony.com/PT/VAIO/BR/ (Brazil) © 2011 Sony Corporation / Printed in China 4-286-118-11(1)
User Guide
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...Computer 19 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 26 Using the Power Saving Mode 27 Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition .......... 30 Using Your VAIO Computer 33 Using the Keyboard 34 Using the Mouse 41 Using the Touch Screen 46 Using the Edge Access 50 Using Special-function Buttons... the Multiple Monitors Function 113 Connecting an External Microphone 115 Connecting a USB Device 116 Connecting an i.LINK Device 118 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 120 Setting the Password 121 Using the VAIO Control Center 127 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 130 Adding and Removing Memory 131
...Computer 19 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 26 Using the Power Saving Mode 27 Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition .......... 30 Using Your VAIO Computer 33 Using the Keyboard 34 Using the Mouse 41 Using the Touch Screen 46 Using the Edge Access 50 Using Special-function Buttons... the Multiple Monitors Function 113 Connecting an External Microphone 115 Connecting a USB Device 116 Connecting an i.LINK Device 118 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 120 Setting the Password 121 Using the VAIO Control Center 127 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 130 Adding and Removing Memory 131
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/ (English) http://www.fr.sony.ca/support (French) ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA ❑ For customers in ...this manual may look slightly different from those of your purchase of this VAIO® computer and welcome to provide you with a state-of your computer...
...For customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ❑ For customers in Canada http://www.sony.ca/support/ (English) http://www.fr.sony.ca/support (French) ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA ❑ For customers in ...this manual may look slightly different from those of your purchase of this VAIO® computer and welcome to provide you with a state-of your computer...
User Guide
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.... ✍ 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 n5 N Finding More about Your VAIO Computer This section provides support information about your...
.... ✍ 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 n5 N Finding More about Your VAIO Computer This section provides support information about your...
User Guide
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... such as general and model specific user guide on a specific program. The available information varies depending on your VAIO computer. Use my VAIO Get assistance with the VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. ❑ Program help files - To access Help and Support: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Choose...
... such as general and model specific user guide on a specific program. The available information varies depending on your VAIO computer. Use my VAIO Get assistance with the VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. ❑ Program help files - To access Help and Support: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Choose...
User Guide
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...searches for the corresponding solutions online. ❑ For customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ❑ For customers in Canada http://www.sony.ca/support/ (English) http://www.fr.sony.ca/support (French) ❑ 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...
...searches for the corresponding solutions online. ❑ For customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ❑ For customers in Canada http://www.sony.ca/support/ (English) http://www.fr.sony.ca/support (French) ❑ 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...
User Guide
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... only) Make an appointment with the setup of the problem 5. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find the nearest location. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at the lower right corner of your VAIO computer. In order to find it on the bottom, the back... do not find the contact numbers on the computer. 2 Your computer's serial number You can assist with a Sony certified technician at a U.S. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. Visit the web site at www.sonystyle.com/backstage to receive the fastest and most efficient ...
... only) Make an appointment with the setup of the problem 5. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find the nearest location. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at the lower right corner of your VAIO computer. In order to find it on the bottom, the back... do not find the contact numbers on the computer. 2 Your computer's serial number You can assist with a Sony certified technician at a U.S. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. Visit the web site at www.sonystyle.com/backstage to receive the fastest and most efficient ...
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 11 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 11 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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...Your Computer in Optimum Condition n 30 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 and then follow the on-screen instructions. ! Your computer must be connected to the Internet to update your...
...Your Computer in Optimum Condition n 30 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 and then follow the on-screen instructions. ! Your computer must be connected to the Internet to update your...
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, 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. Getting Started > Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition n 32 N Using...
...the ASSIST button Press the ASSIST button while your computer is on. ❑ On models without the ASSIST button Click Start, All Programs, 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. Getting Started > Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition n 32 N Using...