Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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... unit rises during normal operation. 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 computer is important to a warm one hour before turning on the computer. If this occurs, wait at 1-888-476...
... unit rises during normal operation. 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 computer is important to a warm one hour before turning on the computer. If this occurs, wait at 1-888-476...
Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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... 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 or place any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent such as alcohol or benzine, as these ...of more than 95°F (35°C) or less than 410°F (5°C) § High humidity Do not place electronic equipment near your VAIO PC Clean the cabinet with a dry or lightly moistened soft microfiber cloth. Improper Handling Do not place your computer in a location subject to malfunction. ...
... 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 or place any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent such as alcohol or benzine, as these ...of more than 95°F (35°C) or less than 410°F (5°C) § High humidity Do not place electronic equipment near your VAIO PC Clean the cabinet with a dry or lightly moistened soft microfiber cloth. Improper Handling Do not place your computer in a location subject to malfunction. ...
Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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... only be unpredictable. § While the battery pack is shortened in the battery pack. We recommend purchasing the battery packs directly from official Sony resellers to avoid counterfeit products. § Do not leave battery packs in use . However, this computer should be replaced. If the AC... adaptor was delivered with the VAIO PC and/or AC adaptor. You can purchase AC Adaptors directly from official Sony resellers to avoid counterfeit products. 3 of time, the remaining battery life may have not used . ...
... only be unpredictable. § While the battery pack is shortened in the battery pack. We recommend purchasing the battery packs directly from official Sony resellers to avoid counterfeit products. § Do not leave battery packs in use . However, this computer should be replaced. If the AC... adaptor was delivered with the VAIO PC and/or AC adaptor. You can purchase AC Adaptors directly from official Sony resellers to avoid counterfeit products. 3 of time, the remaining battery life may have not used . ...
Quick Start Guide
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... not put stress on or shutting down. 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...
... not put stress on or shutting down. 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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... recovery wizard. 3 Follow the on -screen instructions. Create the Recovery Media immediately after setup. 4-272-829-11 (1) © 2011 Sony Corporation Printed in China Introduction About recovery What is recovery? The number of necessary discs, the types of the recovery methods below. To recover... from the recovery area On models with VAIO Care and VAIO Care Rescue for more information. To perform the custom recovery, select Tools and click Start advanced recovery wizard. 3 Follow the on...
... recovery wizard. 3 Follow the on -screen instructions. Create the Recovery Media immediately after setup. 4-272-829-11 (1) © 2011 Sony Corporation Printed in China Introduction About recovery What is recovery? The number of necessary discs, the types of the recovery methods below. To recover... from the recovery area On models with VAIO Care and VAIO Care Rescue for more information. To perform the custom recovery, select Tools and click Start advanced recovery wizard. 3 Follow the on...
Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide
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...-on your computer. Condensation may cause your computer to create Recovery Media again. 2 Download and install the latest updates using VAIO Care Rescue. I cannot recover from the recovery area Recover your computer from Recovery Media if you have used software to modify the recovery... the password correctly. 4 Select your operating system and click Next. Remove the battery pack and contact an authorized Sony service/support center. Back up your files with VAIO Care Rescue. To find the nearest center or agent, see the onscreen User Guide. If the problem...
...-on your computer. Condensation may cause your computer to create Recovery Media again. 2 Download and install the latest updates using VAIO Care Rescue. I cannot recover from the recovery area Recover your computer from Recovery Media if you have used software to modify the recovery... the password correctly. 4 Select your operating system and click Next. Remove the battery pack and contact an authorized Sony service/support center. Back up your files with VAIO Care Rescue. To find the nearest center or agent, see the onscreen User Guide. If the problem...
Safety Information
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...compartment of a separate user license agreement. For customers in a secure location. Model Number: Serial Number: Notice © 2011 Sony Electronics Inc. SONY CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS ...to any modification to the model and serial numbers when you call your VAIO® computer. Some of such software is governed by third parties. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC. SONY ELECTRONICS INC. Reproduction in whole or in part, may not be transported...
...compartment of a separate user license agreement. For customers in a secure location. Model Number: Serial Number: Notice © 2011 Sony Electronics Inc. SONY CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS ...to any modification to the model and serial numbers when you call your VAIO® computer. Some of such software is governed by third parties. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC. SONY ELECTRONICS INC. Reproduction in whole or in part, may not be transported...
Safety Information
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...which is prohibited. Updates and additions to online service providers may apply). 3 Important information for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO® computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that are available to applicable end user agreements...FULL COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE PRODUCT ACTIVATION PROCEDURES. Subscriptions to software may require prior arrangements with this computer may apply). Sony, VAIO, and the VAIO logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of the computer, and may be completed by Internet or telephone (toll ...
...which is prohibited. Updates and additions to online service providers may apply). 3 Important information for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO® computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that are available to applicable end user agreements...FULL COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE PRODUCT ACTIVATION PROCEDURES. Subscriptions to software may require prior arrangements with this computer may apply). Sony, VAIO, and the VAIO logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of the computer, and may be completed by Internet or telephone (toll ...
Safety Information
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...the AC adapter operates in cloth. excessively high and low temperatures; Safety Information and Caution For questions regarding your product or for the Sony Service Center nearest you may experience or that may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery contains ...operation: ❑ Do not use the computer on any interference that you , visit the Sony online support Web site at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA or at http://www.sony.net/. ❑ Do not use wireless functionality on flat surfaces. ❑ Do not...
...the AC adapter operates in cloth. excessively high and low temperatures; Safety Information and Caution For questions regarding your product or for the Sony Service Center nearest you may experience or that may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery contains ...operation: ❑ Do not use the computer on any interference that you , visit the Sony online support Web site at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA or at http://www.sony.net/. ❑ Do not use wireless functionality on flat surfaces. ❑ Do not...
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 can write to the following ... Model No.: VGP-WKB11 (wireless keyboard), and VGP-WMS30 (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. For customers in Canada. Declaration of the FCC Rules.
... 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 can write to the following ... Model No.: VGP-WKB11 (wireless keyboard), and VGP-WMS30 (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. For customers in Canada. Declaration of the FCC Rules.
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 audio, video, computing, and communications to provide you with a state-of-the-art computing experience. ! Sony has combined leading-edge technology in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/PT/VAIO/BR/ To find specifications Some features, options, and supplied items may look slightly different from those of your computer. Before...
... ❑ For customers in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide you with a state-of-the-art computing experience. ! Sony has combined leading-edge technology in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/PT/VAIO/BR/ To find specifications Some features, options, and supplied items may look slightly different from those of your computer. Before...
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 VAIO computer. 1. Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide -
.... ✍ 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 VAIO computer. 1. Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide -
User Guide
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... wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your computer. General information of your VAIO computer. To access VAIO User Guide, click Start , All Programs, and VAIO Manual. ❑ Help and Support - Use my VAIO Get assistance with the VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. ❑ Program help with the preinstalled software programs on...
... wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your computer. General information of your VAIO computer. To access VAIO User Guide, click Start , All Programs, and VAIO Manual. ❑ Help and Support - Use my VAIO Get assistance with the VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. ❑ Program help with the preinstalled software programs on...
User Guide
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...Database 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...
...Database 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...
User Guide
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... and most efficient services, have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can assist with a Sony certified technician at our site, you might need. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. Customer Information Center If you do not find it... at the lower right corner of your new VAIO computer, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at a U.S. You can find the ...
... and most efficient services, have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can assist with a Sony certified technician at our site, you might need. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. Customer Information Center If you do not find it... at the lower right corner of your new VAIO computer, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at a U.S. You can find the ...
User Guide
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Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with your VAIO computer. ! Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on) at a time, following the manufacturer's instructions. ❑ Locating ...
Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with your VAIO computer. ! Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on) at a time, following the manufacturer's instructions. ❑ Locating ...
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 and then follow the on-screen instructions. ! Getting Started > Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition n 30 N Keeping Your Computer ...Optimum 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 and then follow the on-screen instructions. ! Getting Started > Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition n 30 N Keeping Your Computer ...Optimum 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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... you can regularly conduct performance checks and tune-ups on . ❑ On models without the ASSIST button Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Care. ✍ See the help file included with the ASSIST button Press the ASSIST button while your computer. On models with the ASSIST ...button, pressing the ASSIST button while the computer is on your computer to solve the problem. The VAIO Care will provide appropriate measures to keep it running at an optimum level. Getting Started > Keeping Your Computer in case of emergency, for more...
... you can regularly conduct performance checks and tune-ups on . ❑ On models without the ASSIST button Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Care. ✍ See the help file included with the ASSIST button Press the ASSIST button while your computer. On models with the ASSIST ...button, pressing the ASSIST button while the computer is on your computer to solve the problem. The VAIO Care will provide appropriate measures to keep it running at an optimum level. Getting Started > Keeping Your Computer in case of emergency, for more...