Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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... this occurs, wait at 1-888-476-6972 IMPORTANT Proper air circulation is brought directly from a cold location to prevent overheating. Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer Proper Handling Use your computer is important to a warm one hour before turning on the bottom of your lap. Use only specified peripheral...
... this occurs, wait at 1-888-476-6972 IMPORTANT Proper air circulation is brought directly from a cold location to prevent overheating. Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer Proper Handling Use your computer is important to a warm one hour before turning on the bottom of your lap. Use only specified peripheral...
Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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... or spill any liquid onto your VAIO PC Clean the cabinet with a dry or lightly moistened soft microfiber cloth. Use only a mild detergent solution. Cleaning your computer: § Shut down the computer § Unplug it § Remove the battery pack. § Have the computer checked by a Sony-qualified technician before cleaning your...
... or spill any liquid onto your VAIO PC Clean the cabinet with a dry or lightly moistened soft microfiber cloth. Use only a mild detergent solution. Cleaning your computer: § Shut down the computer § Unplug it § Remove the battery pack. § Have the computer checked by a Sony-qualified technician before cleaning your...
Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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...direct sunlight. § Battery life is in a cold environment. This is properly connected to 86°F (30°C). Sony cannot guarantee product safety when non-original AC adaptors are used the battery pack for a long period of time, the ...remaining battery life may become short. Using the Battery Pack Use original Sony battery packs. Using the AC adaptor Make sure that was delivered with a 3 pin power cable, use . If ...avoid a small static charge building up in use the AC adaptor with the VAIO PC and/or AC adaptor.
...direct sunlight. § Battery life is in a cold environment. This is properly connected to 86°F (30°C). Sony cannot guarantee product safety when non-original AC adaptors are used the battery pack for a long period of time, the ...remaining battery life may become short. Using the Battery Pack Use original Sony battery packs. Using the AC adaptor Make sure that was delivered with a 3 pin power cable, use . If ...avoid a small static charge building up in use the AC adaptor with the VAIO PC and/or AC adaptor.
Troubleshooting Guide
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... Recovery is the process of the recovery methods below. About backup What is a recovery area? See the help file included with VAIO Care and VAIO Care Rescue for more information. To restore your computer back to its original factory condition, follow one of restoring your computer is... while creating Recovery Media, as a standard user, you will delete all the data on the built-in China © 2012 Sony Corporation Introduction Creating Recovery Media Recovering your computer will need will be prompted to display the current status of the USB flash drive ...
... Recovery is the process of the recovery methods below. About backup What is a recovery area? See the help file included with VAIO Care and VAIO Care Rescue for more information. To restore your computer back to its original factory condition, follow one of restoring your computer is... while creating Recovery Media, as a standard user, you will delete all the data on the built-in China © 2012 Sony Corporation Introduction Creating Recovery Media Recovering your computer will need will be prompted to display the current status of the USB flash drive ...
Troubleshooting Guide
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...first time, make sure the computer is created automatically, for example when you install a software driver. Back up your files with VAIO Care Rescue. I cannot complete the recovery process Disconnect all extra memory modules you may have any problem operating your ...files which have forgotten the power-on your computer. At the time of Recovery Media. Remove the battery pack and contact an authorized Sony service/support center. Recovery problems I cannot recover from the recovery area Recover your computer from your computer. Try the suggestions ...
...first time, make sure the computer is created automatically, for example when you install a software driver. Back up your files with VAIO Care Rescue. I cannot complete the recovery process Disconnect all extra memory modules you may have any problem operating your ...files which have forgotten the power-on your computer. At the time of Recovery Media. Remove the battery pack and contact an authorized Sony service/support center. Recovery problems I cannot recover from the recovery area Recover your computer from your computer. Try the suggestions ...
Quick Start Guide
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... the USB 3.0 standard A and supports USB charging.) Microphone jack B Headphones jack E Built-in microphone Built-in China © 2012 Sony Corporation Initial Setup 1 2 Check supplied items Install battery pack AC adapter Power cord Battery pack Features and...AC adapter cable. Support websites http://esupport.sony.com/US/VAIO (USA) http://www.sony.ca/support/ (Canada: English) http://fr.sony.ca/support (Canada: French) http://esupport.sony.com/LA/VAIO (Latin American area) http://esupport.sony.com/BR/VAIO (Brazil) Recovery Media are subject to click...
... the USB 3.0 standard A and supports USB charging.) Microphone jack B Headphones jack E Built-in microphone Built-in China © 2012 Sony Corporation Initial Setup 1 2 Check supplied items Install battery pack AC adapter Power cord Battery pack Features and...AC adapter cable. Support websites http://esupport.sony.com/US/VAIO (USA) http://www.sony.ca/support/ (Canada: English) http://fr.sony.ca/support (Canada: French) http://esupport.sony.com/LA/VAIO (Latin American area) http://esupport.sony.com/BR/VAIO (Brazil) Recovery Media are subject to click...
Safety Information
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...MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR SUCH OTHER INFORMATION. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC. SONY ALSO ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY, AND SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES TO, OR VIRUSES THAT MAY INFECT, YOUR COMPUTER EQUIPMENT, ...States. Financial services may require a fee and credit card information. Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call your VAIO® computer. SONY CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. reserves the right to make any modification to...
...MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR SUCH OTHER INFORMATION. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC. SONY ALSO ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY, AND SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES TO, OR VIRUSES THAT MAY INFECT, YOUR COMPUTER EQUIPMENT, ...States. Financial services may require a fee and credit card information. Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call your VAIO® computer. SONY CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. reserves the right to make any modification to...
Safety Information
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...the interoperability specifications established by Internet or telephone (toll charges may apply). 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 ...User / Product Activation Requirements Certain software product(s) included with applicable product activation procedures. Use of Sony Corporation. customers only. Sony, VAIO, and the VAIO logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of the software product(s) requires agreement to U.S.
...the interoperability specifications established by Internet or telephone (toll charges may apply). 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 ...User / Product Activation Requirements Certain software product(s) included with applicable product activation procedures. Use of Sony Corporation. customers only. Sony, VAIO, and the VAIO logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of the software product(s) requires agreement to U.S.
Safety Information
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... 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.net/. Sony disclaims and shall assume no responsibility in case of any losses... and damages arising from: the use of non-genuine Sony battery packs or AC adapters with your VAIO® computer. the disassembly, alteration of the unit will rise during normal operation and over time could result...
... 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.net/. Sony disclaims and shall assume no responsibility in case of any losses... and damages arising from: the use of non-genuine Sony battery packs or AC adapters with your VAIO® computer. the disassembly, alteration of the unit will rise during normal operation and over time could result...
Safety Information
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...that may be caused when operating this computer. The length and frequency of necessary breaks will vary from the pacemaker. Sony is prohibited on the airline, turn off the WIRELESS switch on your doctor (such as eye strain, fatigue, or nausea) while... of young children (especially those under development. If you experience any other device or software used with the WIRELESS switch, right-click the VAIO Smart Network icon on use of any discomfort, you believe necessary. Adults should supervise young children to disable all viewers take regular breaks while...
...that may be caused when operating this computer. The length and frequency of necessary breaks will vary from the pacemaker. Sony is prohibited on the airline, turn off the WIRELESS switch on your doctor (such as eye strain, fatigue, or nausea) while... of young children (especially those under development. If you experience any other device or software used with the WIRELESS switch, right-click the VAIO Smart Network icon on use of any discomfort, you believe necessary. Adults should supervise young children to disable all viewers take regular breaks while...
Safety Information
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... only.) 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: SVE141C11L, SVE141D11L, SVE151C11L, SVE151D11L, SVE171A11L 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...
... only.) 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: SVE141C11L, SVE141D11L, SVE151C11L, SVE151D11L, SVE171A11L 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...
User Guide
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Read This First 1 Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2012 Sony Corporation Click to Search VAIO User Guide SVE1411/SVE1511/SVE1711 Series Use this manual if you encounter any problems, or have any questions about your VAIO computer.
Read This First 1 Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2012 Sony Corporation Click to Search VAIO User Guide SVE1411/SVE1511/SVE1711 Series Use this manual if you encounter any problems, or have any questions about your VAIO computer.
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VAIO User Guide SVE1411/SVE1511/SVE1711 Series Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Parts Description VAIO computer © 2012 Sony Corporation Click to Search Back | Back to Top 2
VAIO User Guide SVE1411/SVE1511/SVE1711 Series Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Parts Description VAIO computer © 2012 Sony Corporation Click to Search Back | Back to Top 2
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VAIO User Guide SVE1411/SVE1511/SVE1711 Series Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Setup Battery Power VAIO computer © 2012 Sony Corporation Click to Search Back | Back to Top Memory module Supplied items 3
VAIO User Guide SVE1411/SVE1511/SVE1711 Series Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Setup Battery Power VAIO computer © 2012 Sony Corporation Click to Search Back | Back to Top Memory module Supplied items 3
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VAIO User Guide SVE1411/SVE1511/SVE1711 Series Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Network / Internet Internet Wireless LAN © 2012 Sony Corporation Click to Search Back | Back to Top LAN 4
VAIO User Guide SVE1411/SVE1511/SVE1711 Series Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Network / Internet Internet Wireless LAN © 2012 Sony Corporation Click to Search Back | Back to Top LAN 4
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VAIO User Guide SVE1411/SVE1511/SVE1711 Series Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Connections Audio Battery Display Headphones LAN Optical digital output Power USB © 2012 Sony Corporation Click to Search Back | Back to Top BLUETOOTH CD/DVD/BD HDMI Internet Microphone Peripheral device Speakers Wireless LAN 5
VAIO User Guide SVE1411/SVE1511/SVE1711 Series Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Connections Audio Battery Display Headphones LAN Optical digital output Power USB © 2012 Sony Corporation Click to Search Back | Back to Top BLUETOOTH CD/DVD/BD HDMI Internet Microphone Peripheral device Speakers Wireless LAN 5
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VAIO User Guide SVE1411/SVE1511/SVE1711 Series Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Settings Audio Battery CD/DVD/BD Display Keyboard Microphone Password Power Service and support Touch pad © 2012 Sony Corporation Click to Search Back | Back to Top BIOS Button Camera HDMI Memory module Optical digital output Peripheral device Security Speakers VAIO computer 6
VAIO User Guide SVE1411/SVE1511/SVE1711 Series Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Settings Audio Battery CD/DVD/BD Display Keyboard Microphone Password Power Service and support Touch pad © 2012 Sony Corporation Click to Search Back | Back to Top BIOS Button Camera HDMI Memory module Optical digital output Peripheral device Security Speakers VAIO computer 6
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VAIO User Guide SVE1411/SVE1511/SVE1711 Series Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Playback CD/DVD/BD Peripheral device © 2012 Sony Corporation Click to Search Back | Back to Top HDMI 7
VAIO User Guide SVE1411/SVE1511/SVE1711 Series Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Playback CD/DVD/BD Peripheral device © 2012 Sony Corporation Click to Search Back | Back to Top HDMI 7
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VAIO User Guide SVE1411/SVE1511/SVE1711 Series Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Backup / Recovery BIOS Built-in storage device CD/DVD/BD Recovery VAIO computer © 2012 Sony Corporation Click to Search Back | Back to Top Backup Button Partition Service and support 8
VAIO User Guide SVE1411/SVE1511/SVE1711 Series Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Backup / Recovery BIOS Built-in storage device CD/DVD/BD Recovery VAIO computer © 2012 Sony Corporation Click to Search Back | Back to Top Backup Button Partition Service and support 8
User Guide
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VAIO User Guide SVE1411/SVE1511/SVE1711 Series Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Security BIOS Password VAIO computer © 2012 Sony Corporation Click to Search Back | Back to Top Internet Service and support 9
VAIO User Guide SVE1411/SVE1511/SVE1711 Series Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Security BIOS Password VAIO computer © 2012 Sony Corporation Click to Search Back | Back to Top Internet Service and support 9