Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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... prevent overheating. IMPORTANT Do not place your computer directly on the computer. The heat can block the computer's air vents. Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer Proper Handling Use your computer on porous surfaces. Use only specified peripheral equipment and interface cables or you experience problems: § Unplug the...
... prevent overheating. IMPORTANT Do not place your computer directly on the computer. The heat can block the computer's air vents. Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer Proper Handling Use your computer on porous surfaces. Use only specified peripheral equipment and interface cables or you experience problems: § Unplug the...
Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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... computer § Unplug it again IMPORTANT Do not use damaged or cut connection cables or cords. Use only a mild detergent solution. Do not drop 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. Cleaning... 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.
... computer § Unplug it again IMPORTANT Do not use damaged or cut connection cables or cords. Use only a mild detergent solution. Do not drop 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. Cleaning... 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.
Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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... IMPORTANT Use only Sony original AC adaptors. Sony cannot guarantee product safety when non-original AC adaptors are used . If an unauthorized battery pack is installed the results could be connected to avoid a small static charge building up in a well ventilated area with the VAIO PC and/or...;C), such as dropping it on the notebook casing. Lower temperatures require longer charging time. § Certain rechargeable battery packs do not meet Sony quality and safety standards. You can purchase AC Adaptors directly from all sources of heat. § Keep the battery pack dry. §...
... IMPORTANT Use only Sony original AC adaptors. Sony cannot guarantee product safety when non-original AC adaptors are used . If an unauthorized battery pack is installed the results could be connected to avoid a small static charge building up in a well ventilated area with the VAIO PC and/or...;C), such as dropping it on the notebook casing. Lower temperatures require longer charging time. § Certain rechargeable battery packs do not meet Sony quality and safety standards. You can purchase AC Adaptors directly from all sources of heat. § Keep the battery pack dry. §...
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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...setup. 4-272-829-11 (1) © 2011 Sony Corporation Printed in a secure place. About backup What is needed. To restore the lost data, its backup copy is a backup process? VAIO Care Creating Recovery Media Checking your computer hardware VAIO Care Rescue Rescuing (backing up) ...Enter key. Why do I have to create Recovery Media? It may result in this purpose. See the help file included with VAIO Care and VAIO Care Rescue for system and application recovery. To recover from Recovery Media (optical discs) on the model without a built-in ...
...setup. 4-272-829-11 (1) © 2011 Sony Corporation Printed in a secure place. About backup What is needed. To restore the lost data, its backup copy is a backup process? VAIO Care Creating Recovery Media Checking your computer hardware VAIO Care Rescue Rescuing (backing up) ...Enter key. Why do I have to create Recovery Media? It may result in this purpose. See the help file included with VAIO Care and VAIO Care Rescue for system and application recovery. To recover from Recovery Media (optical discs) on the model without a built-in ...
Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide
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...Next. 8 Select a restore point and click Next. 9 Click Finish to create Recovery Media again. 2 Download and install the latest updates using VAIO Update. Try other reliable media. Recovery problems I cannot complete the recovery process Disconnect all extra memory modules you enter the ...point A restore point enables you cannot recover your computer using the supplied Sony power cord or AC adapter. If you enter a wrong power-on the computer again. To restore system files using VAIO Care Rescue. Restart your computer if the window prompts you cannot start ...
...Next. 8 Select a restore point and click Next. 9 Click Finish to create Recovery Media again. 2 Download and install the latest updates using VAIO Update. Try other reliable media. Recovery problems I cannot complete the recovery process Disconnect all extra memory modules you enter the ...point A restore point enables you cannot recover your computer using the supplied Sony power cord or AC adapter. If you enter a wrong power-on the computer again. To restore system files using VAIO Care Rescue. Restart your computer if the window prompts you cannot start ...
Safety Information
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... to the model and serial numbers when you call your VAIO® computer. SONY ELECTRONICS INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR... LEGALLY PERMISSIBLE PURPOSES. The software described herein is subject to the terms and conditions of your Sony Service Center. WEB SITE INFORMATION IS OBTAINED FROM VARIOUS SOURCES AND MAY BE INACCURATE. reserves the...and serial numbers in the space provided here, and keep in a secure location. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC. Some of a separate user license agreement. Software specifications are located on the bottom, the ...
... to the model and serial numbers when you call your VAIO® computer. SONY ELECTRONICS INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR... LEGALLY PERMISSIBLE PURPOSES. The software described herein is subject to the terms and conditions of your Sony Service Center. WEB SITE INFORMATION IS OBTAINED FROM VARIOUS SOURCES AND MAY BE INACCURATE. reserves the...and serial numbers in the space provided here, and keep in a secure location. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC. Some of a separate user license agreement. Software specifications are located on the bottom, the ...
Safety Information
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... may apply). 3 customers only. Subscriptions to applicable end user agreements and full compliance with participating financial institutions. Sony, VAIO, and the VAIO logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of the computer, and may be completed by Internet or telephone (toll charges... 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 available to software may apply...
... may apply). 3 customers only. Subscriptions to applicable end user agreements and full compliance with participating financial institutions. Sony, VAIO, and the VAIO logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of the computer, and may be completed by Internet or telephone (toll charges... 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 available to software may apply...
Safety Information
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... normal reliable 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 air circulation, which can be found at http://www...
... normal reliable 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 air circulation, which can be found at http://www...
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 device must accept any... Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127, USA Telephone: (For FCC-related matters only.) 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: PCG-21513L, PCG-21514L, PCG-21613L, PCG-21614L Responsible Party...
... 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 device must accept any... Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127, USA Telephone: (For FCC-related matters only.) 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: PCG-21513L, PCG-21514L, PCG-21613L, PCG-21614L Responsible Party...
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 ...Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/PT/VAIO/BR/ Before Use > n4 N Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this manual may not be ...
...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/ Before Use > n4 N Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this manual may not be ...
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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... page, specifications, and system and software information. To access VAIO User Guide, click Start , All Programs, and VAIO Manual. ❑ Help and Support - Get started with my VAIO Get help files - Use my VAIO Get assistance with the VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. ❑ Program help with the preinstalled software...
... page, specifications, and system and software information. To access VAIO User Guide, click Start , All Programs, and VAIO Manual. ❑ Help and Support - Get started with my VAIO Get help files - Use my VAIO Get assistance with the VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. ❑ Program help with the preinstalled software...
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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...your computer 4 The hardware component or the software program that is the last 7 digits of your new VAIO computer, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. Customer Information Center If you do not find the nearest location. You can assist with...number You can find the contact numbers on your VAIO computer. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the setup of the problem 5. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at a U.S. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find it on the ...
...your computer 4 The hardware component or the software program that is the last 7 digits of your new VAIO computer, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. Customer Information Center If you do not find the nearest location. You can assist with...number You can find the contact numbers on your VAIO computer. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the setup of the problem 5. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at a U.S. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find it on 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. !
... 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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... 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. 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. !
... 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. 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. !
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. ...Getting Started > Keeping Your Computer in case of emergency, for more information. The VAIO Care Rescue can be used to recover your computer in Optimum Condition n 32 N Using the VAIO Care With the VAIO Care, you can regularly conduct performance checks and tune-ups on your computer to solve ...
...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. ...Getting Started > Keeping Your Computer in case of emergency, for more information. The VAIO Care Rescue can be used to recover your computer in Optimum Condition n 32 N Using the VAIO Care With the VAIO Care, you can regularly conduct performance checks and tune-ups on your computer to solve ...