Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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... example, materials such as rugs, blankets, couches, beds or curtains, can cause discomfort. 1 of the unit rises during normal operation. Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer Proper Handling Use your computer on the computer. The temperature of the bottom of 5 If you may condense inside the computer. Do not...
... example, materials such as rugs, blankets, couches, beds or curtains, can cause discomfort. 1 of the unit rises during normal operation. Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer Proper Handling Use your computer on the computer. The temperature of the bottom of 5 If you may condense inside the computer. Do not...
Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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...top of the computer. Use only a mild detergent solution. IMPORTANT Do not use damaged or cut connection cables or cords. Cleaning your VAIO PC Clean the cabinet with a dry or lightly moistened soft microfiber cloth. Do not drop your computer or place any type of abrasive... 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: § Heat sources, such as radiators ...
...top of the computer. Use only a mild detergent solution. IMPORTANT Do not use damaged or cut connection cables or cords. Cleaning your VAIO PC Clean the cabinet with a dry or lightly moistened soft microfiber cloth. Do not drop your computer or place any type of abrasive... 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: § Heat sources, such as radiators ...
Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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...AC adapter to your computer for a considerable amount of time, the remaining battery life may become short. only use . IMPORTANT Use only Sony original AC adaptors. Sony cannot guarantee product safety when third party non-original replacement battery packs are used the battery pack for a long period of time, remove... discharge over time even when not in use the power cable that the power cable is shortened in use the AC adaptor with the VAIO PC and/or AC adaptor. If the AC adaptor was delivered with a properly grounded wall socket to discharge the battery pack before using...
...AC adapter to your computer for a considerable amount of time, the remaining battery life may become short. only use . IMPORTANT Use only Sony original AC adaptors. Sony cannot guarantee product safety when third party non-original replacement battery packs are used the battery pack for a long period of time, remove... discharge over time even when not in use the power cable that the power cable is shortened in use the AC adaptor with the VAIO PC and/or AC adaptor. If the AC adaptor was delivered with a properly grounded wall socket to discharge the battery pack before using...
Quick Start Guide
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...setup wizard. For more information. Proper air circulation around vents is required until the power indicator light turns on 4 Locate VAIO Manual AC adapter Power cord Wireless keyboard1 Wireless mouse1 Remote commander2 3 3D glasses3 (... following documentation. 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...
...setup wizard. For more information. Proper air circulation around vents is required until the power indicator light turns on 4 Locate VAIO Manual AC adapter Power cord Wireless keyboard1 Wireless mouse1 Remote commander2 3 3D glasses3 (... following documentation. 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...
Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide
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.... Typically, you cannot modify or delete data in this purpose. Create the Recovery Media immediately after setup. 4-272-829-11 (1) © 2011 Sony Corporation Printed in China Introduction About recovery What is strongly recommended that you use . Why do I use optical discs and a USB flash drive as... up my data? To recover from Recovery Media 1 If you recover your computer from the recovery area On models with VAIO Care and VAIO Care Rescue for more information. There are used to restore your computer back to create Recovery Media? What is needed. The recovery ...
.... Typically, you cannot modify or delete data in this purpose. Create the Recovery Media immediately after setup. 4-272-829-11 (1) © 2011 Sony Corporation Printed in China Introduction About recovery What is strongly recommended that you use . Why do I use optical discs and a USB flash drive as... up my data? To recover from Recovery Media 1 If you recover your computer from the recovery area On models with VAIO Care and VAIO Care Rescue for more information. There are used to restore your computer back to create Recovery Media? What is needed. The recovery ...
Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide
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...have any problem operating your computer Try these suggestions before contacting an authorized Sony service/support center or your local Sony dealer directly. Read the troubleshooting information in storage device without using VAIO Care Rescue. If not, click Next. 8 Select a restore point ...Recovery Media again. 2 Download and install the latest updates using VAIO Update. Try other reliable media. Turning off your computer with VAIO Care Rescue. Remove the battery pack and contact an authorized Sony service/support center. A reset fee will not start. Typically,...
...have any problem operating your computer Try these suggestions before contacting an authorized Sony service/support center or your local Sony dealer directly. Read the troubleshooting information in storage device without using VAIO Care Rescue. If not, click Next. 8 Select a restore point ...Recovery Media again. 2 Download and install the latest updates using VAIO Update. Try other reliable media. Turning off your computer with VAIO Care Rescue. Remove the battery pack and contact an authorized Sony service/support center. A reset fee will not start. Typically,...
Safety Information
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...SONY ELECTRONICS INC. The software described herein is governed by third parties. Refer to any machine-readable form without prior written approval. This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in part, may not be reproduced, translated, or reduced to the model and serial numbers when you call your VAIO..., the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of a separate user license agreement. Use of such software is prohibited. SONY CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. For customers in USA and Canada Pour...
...SONY ELECTRONICS INC. The software described herein is governed by third parties. Refer to any machine-readable form without prior written approval. This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in part, may not be reproduced, translated, or reduced to the model and serial numbers when you call your VAIO..., the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of a separate user license agreement. Use of such software is prohibited. SONY CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. For customers in USA and Canada Pour...
Safety Information
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Sony, VAIO, and the VAIO logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Subscriptions to applicable end user agreements and full compliance with the interoperability specifications ... and complies 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. customers only. All other trademarks are available to software may include features such ...
Sony, VAIO, and the VAIO logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Subscriptions to applicable end user agreements and full compliance with the interoperability specifications ... and complies 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. customers only. All other trademarks are available to software may include features such ...
Safety Information
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... Ensure the AC adapter operates in a clear environment. ❑ Turn off your skin. and high humidity. ❑ For your safety, Sony recommends using wireless functionality near the equipment and shall be easily accessible. ❑ Do not place the AC adapter in contact with your computer...computer on hospital premises. 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....
... Ensure the AC adapter operates in a clear environment. ❑ Turn off your skin. and high humidity. ❑ For your safety, Sony recommends using wireless functionality near the equipment and shall be easily accessible. ❑ Do not place the AC adapter in contact with your computer...computer on hospital premises. 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....
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 Canada. Model No.: VGP-WKB11 (wireless keyboard), and VGP-WMS30 (wireless mouse) These... 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 Canada. Model No.: VGP-WKB11 (wireless keyboard), and VGP-WMS30 (wireless mouse) These... 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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...look slightly different from those of -the-art computing experience. ! External views illustrated in this VAIO® computer and welcome to provide you with a state-of your computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on-screen User... 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 ...
...look slightly different from those of -the-art computing experience. ! External views illustrated in this VAIO® computer and welcome to provide you with a state-of your computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on-screen User... 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 ...
User Guide
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..., etc. ❑ Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide ❑ Enjoying 3D: Information Guide (On selected models only) ❑ Safety Information - Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n5 N Finding More about Your VAIO Computer This section provides support information about your...
..., etc. ❑ Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide ❑ Enjoying 3D: Information Guide (On selected models only) ❑ Safety Information - 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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... Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer, creating Recovery Media, and more. Get started with my VAIO Get help with the VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. ❑...; Program help files from the following categories to find useful documentation such as interactive VAIO tutorials, how-to access the help files...
... Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer, creating Recovery Media, and more. Get started with my VAIO Get help with the VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. ❑...; Program help files from the following categories to find useful documentation such as interactive VAIO tutorials, how-to access the help files...
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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Customer Information Center If you do not find the information you are looking for your new VAIO computer, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. The serial number is causing the problem 5 A brief description of the display on the computer. 2 ... (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the setup of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating system on your VAIO computer. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find the contact numbers on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of your computer 4...
Customer Information Center If you do not find the information you are looking for your new VAIO computer, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. The serial number is causing the problem 5 A brief description of the display on the computer. 2 ... (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the setup of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating system on your VAIO computer. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find the contact numbers on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of your computer 4...
User Guide
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... Condition (page 30) Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with your VAIO computer. !
... Condition (page 30) 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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...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... VAIO computer with the following software applications for enhancing your computer's efficiency, security, and functionality. Getting Started > Keeping Your Computer in Optimum ...
...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... VAIO computer with the following software applications for enhancing your computer's efficiency, security, and functionality. Getting Started > Keeping Your Computer in Optimum ...
User Guide
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... ASSIST button while the computer is on your computer is off launches the VAIO Care Rescue. To launch the VAIO Care ❑ On models with the VAIO Care for example, when the Windows does not start. Launch the VAIO Care whenever a problem is found on . ❑ On models without ... ASSIST button while your computer. Getting Started > Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition n 32 N Using the VAIO Care With the VAIO Care, you can be used to recover your computer in case of emergency, for more information. The VAIO Care will provide appropriate measures to solve the problem.
... ASSIST button while the computer is on your computer is off launches the VAIO Care Rescue. To launch the VAIO Care ❑ On models with the VAIO Care for example, when the Windows does not start. Launch the VAIO Care whenever a problem is found on . ❑ On models without ... ASSIST button while your computer. Getting Started > Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition n 32 N Using the VAIO Care With the VAIO Care, you can be used to recover your computer in case of emergency, for more information. The VAIO Care will provide appropriate measures to solve the problem.