Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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... problems. When your computer on the computer. If you may condense inside the computer. The temperature of the bottom of 5 Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer Proper Handling Use your computer is important to a warm one hour before turning on a clean dry, stable surface. If this occurs, wait at...
... problems. When your computer on the computer. If you may condense inside the computer. The temperature of the bottom of 5 Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer Proper Handling Use your computer is important to a warm one hour before turning on a clean dry, stable surface. If this occurs, wait at...
Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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... 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. Cleaning 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...
... 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. Cleaning 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...
Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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... does not indicate a malfunction, because the battery pack will gradually discharge over time even when not in a well ventilated area with the VAIO PC and/or AC adaptor. This is normal and is in use the power cable that the power cable is no requirement to discharge...AC adaptor might get warm, make sure the AC adaptor is not cause for this computer should be replaced. For safety reasons this model. Sony cannot guarantee product safety when third party non-original replacement battery packs are used . Lower temperatures require longer charging time. § Certain ...
... does not indicate a malfunction, because the battery pack will gradually discharge over time even when not in a well ventilated area with the VAIO PC and/or AC adaptor. This is normal and is in use the power cable that the power cable is no requirement to discharge...AC adaptor might get warm, make sure the AC adaptor is not cause for this computer should be replaced. For safety reasons this model. Sony cannot guarantee product safety when third party non-original replacement battery packs are used . Lower temperatures require longer charging time. § Certain ...
Quick Start Guide
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... D with your computer. 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) Keep them in speakers Power...Backup and Troubleshooting Guide before creating the Recovery Media. Register your computer Click About your VAIO. 8 Use Microsoft account Sign in China © 2012 Sony Corporation Initial Setup 1 2 Check supplied items Install battery pack AC adapter ...
... D with your computer. 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) Keep them in speakers Power...Backup and Troubleshooting Guide before creating the Recovery Media. Register your computer Click About your VAIO. 8 Use Microsoft account Sign in China © 2012 Sony Corporation Initial Setup 1 2 Check supplied items Install battery pack AC adapter ...
Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide
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...the computer. If the problem persists, recover the computer. Save important data in China © 2012 Sony Corporation Introduction Recovering your computer to create Recovery Media using VAIO Update before creating the Recovery Media. To recover from Recovery Media On the model without the USB ... data on the built-in Normal mode. 2 Turn off . To refresh your computer 1 Press the ASSIST button while your computer. The VAIO Care Rescue Mode screen appears. 2 Select Recover or maintain your system. Follow the on -screen User Guide. Copyright protected data, such as...
...the computer. If the problem persists, recover the computer. Save important data in China © 2012 Sony Corporation Introduction Recovering your computer to create Recovery Media using VAIO Update before creating the Recovery Media. To recover from Recovery Media On the model without the USB ... data on the built-in Normal mode. 2 Turn off . To refresh your computer 1 Press the ASSIST button while your computer. The VAIO Care Rescue Mode screen appears. 2 Select Recover or maintain your system. Follow the on -screen User Guide. Copyright protected data, such as...
Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide
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...drive or SSD is blinking fast and my computer does not start VAIO Care and perform necessary operations. Visit the VAIO online support website. Remove the battery pack and contact an authorized Sony service/support center. However, we recommend that is compliant with the ...external optical disc drive, plug the AC adapter into a power source. Try other reliable media. If the problem persists, visit the VAIO online support website for ...
...drive or SSD is blinking fast and my computer does not start VAIO Care and perform necessary operations. Visit the VAIO online support website. Remove the battery pack and contact an authorized Sony service/support center. However, we recommend that is compliant with the ...external optical disc drive, plug the AC adapter into a power source. Try other reliable media. If the problem persists, visit the VAIO online support website for ...
Windows 8 Getting Started
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...). 2 Click Apps, Settings, or Files. 3 Enter a keyword (e.g. Learning how to Use the Touchpad. In the manual, the TM or (R) marks are not specified. © 2012 Sony Corporation Printed in this guide are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies. Content in China 4-445-123-11(1) Windows 8 Getting Started New Start Screen... the Search charm (see cover). 2 Click (Power), then click Sleep, Shut down, or Restart. Other Operations Searching content 1 Click the Search charm (see cover). 2 Enter "VAIO Control Center" in the Search box.
...). 2 Click Apps, Settings, or Files. 3 Enter a keyword (e.g. Learning how to Use the Touchpad. In the manual, the TM or (R) marks are not specified. © 2012 Sony Corporation Printed in this guide are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies. Content in China 4-445-123-11(1) Windows 8 Getting Started New Start Screen... the Search charm (see cover). 2 Click (Power), then click Sleep, Shut down, or Restart. Other Operations Searching content 1 Click the Search charm (see cover). 2 Enter "VAIO Control Center" in the Search box.
Safety
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...States. Certain product(s) included with participating financial institutions. 3 Refer to current retail versions. Model Number: Serial Number: Notice © 2012 Sony Electronics Inc. This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in part, may not be reproduced, translated, or reduced to this... to any time without notice and may be identical to the model and serial numbers when you call your VAIO® computer. Some of your Sony Service Center. Product activation procedures and privacy policies will be detailed during initial launch of the software product(s), ...
...States. Certain product(s) included with participating financial institutions. 3 Refer to current retail versions. Model Number: Serial Number: Notice © 2012 Sony Electronics Inc. This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in part, may not be reproduced, translated, or reduced to this... to any time without notice and may be identical to the model and serial numbers when you call your VAIO® computer. Some of your Sony Service Center. Product activation procedures and privacy policies will be detailed during initial launch of the software product(s), ...
Safety
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...Use of their respective owners. Product activation procedures and privacy policies will be completed by WFA (Wi-Fi Alliance). Sony, VAIO, and the VAIO logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of the computer, and may include features such as copy protection and content management...specifications established by Internet or telephone (toll charges may apply). 4 customers only. 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...
...Use of their respective owners. Product activation procedures and privacy policies will be completed by WFA (Wi-Fi Alliance). Sony, VAIO, and the VAIO logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of the computer, and may include features such as copy protection and content management...specifications established by Internet or telephone (toll charges may apply). 4 customers only. 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...
Safety
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... computer is off. When holding the computer, be sure to use of non-genuine Sony battery packs or AC adapters with your VAIO® computer. the disassembly, alteration of any Sony battery pack. 5 excessive dust; excessively high and low temperatures; Remove the AC adapter away from...or shock hazard, do not expose your product or for the Sony Service Center nearest you, visit the Sony online support web site at http://esupport.sony.com/US/VAIO for customers in USA or at http://www.sony.net/. Sony disclaims and shall assume no responsibility in case of , or...
... computer is off. When holding the computer, be sure to use of non-genuine Sony battery packs or AC adapters with your VAIO® computer. the disassembly, alteration of any Sony battery pack. 5 excessive dust; excessively high and low temperatures; Remove the AC adapter away from...or shock hazard, do not expose your product or for the Sony Service Center nearest you, visit the Sony online support web site at http://esupport.sony.com/US/VAIO for customers in USA or at http://www.sony.net/. Sony disclaims and shall assume no responsibility in case of , or...
Safety
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... SVE171E12L, SVE171G11L Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. For customers in Canada. 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/US/VAIO for customers in USA or ...http://www.sony.ca/support/ for customers in USA Regulatory Information If you have questions about this ...
... SVE171E12L, SVE171G11L Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. For customers in Canada. 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/US/VAIO for customers in USA or ...http://www.sony.ca/support/ for customers in USA Regulatory Information If you have questions about this ...
Users Guide
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... you encounter any problems, or have any questions about your VAIO computer. 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) © 2012 Sony Corporation 1 Troubleshooting How to -date information on your...
... you encounter any problems, or have any questions about your VAIO computer. 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) © 2012 Sony Corporation 1 Troubleshooting How to -date information on your...
Users Guide
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VAIO User Guide Troubleshooting How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2012 Sony Corporation Windows 8: The Basics Apps Help and Support Menu Store Display Internet Power Windows Search Back | Back to Top 2
VAIO User Guide Troubleshooting How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2012 Sony Corporation Windows 8: The Basics Apps Help and Support Menu Store Display Internet Power Windows Search Back | Back to Top 2
Users Guide
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VAIO User Guide Troubleshooting How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2012 Sony Corporation Parts Description VAIO computer Search Back | Back to Top 3
VAIO User Guide Troubleshooting How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2012 Sony Corporation Parts Description VAIO computer Search Back | Back to Top 3
Users Guide
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VAIO User Guide Troubleshooting How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2012 Sony Corporation Setup Battery Power VAIO computer Search Back | Back to Top Memory module Supplied items 4
VAIO User Guide Troubleshooting How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2012 Sony Corporation Setup Battery Power VAIO computer Search Back | Back to Top Memory module Supplied items 4
Users Guide
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VAIO User Guide Troubleshooting How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2012 Sony Corporation Network / Internet Apps LAN Wi-Fi Search Back | Back to Top Internet Store 5
VAIO User Guide Troubleshooting How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2012 Sony Corporation Network / Internet Apps LAN Wi-Fi Search Back | Back to Top Internet Store 5
Users Guide
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VAIO User Guide Troubleshooting How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2012 Sony Corporation Connections Audio Battery Display Headphones LAN Optical digital output Power USB Search Back | Back to Top BLUETOOTH CD/DVD/BD HDMI Internet Microphone Peripheral device Speakers Wi-Fi 6
VAIO User Guide Troubleshooting How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2012 Sony Corporation Connections Audio Battery Display Headphones LAN Optical digital output Power USB Search Back | Back to Top BLUETOOTH CD/DVD/BD HDMI Internet Microphone Peripheral device Speakers Wi-Fi 6
Users Guide
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VAIO User Guide Troubleshooting How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2012 Sony Corporation Settings Audio Battery CD/DVD/BD Display Keyboard Menu Optical digital output Peripheral device Recovery Service and support Touch pad Search Back | Back to Top BIOS Button Camera HDMI Memory module Microphone Password Power Security Speakers VAIO computer 7
VAIO User Guide Troubleshooting How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2012 Sony Corporation Settings Audio Battery CD/DVD/BD Display Keyboard Menu Optical digital output Peripheral device Recovery Service and support Touch pad Search Back | Back to Top BIOS Button Camera HDMI Memory module Microphone Password Power Security Speakers VAIO computer 7
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VAIO User Guide Troubleshooting How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2012 Sony Corporation Playback CD/DVD/BD Peripheral device Search Back | Back to Top HDMI 8
VAIO User Guide Troubleshooting How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2012 Sony Corporation Playback CD/DVD/BD Peripheral device Search Back | Back to Top HDMI 8
Users Guide
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VAIO User Guide Troubleshooting How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2012 Sony Corporation Backup / Recovery BIOS Built-in storage device CD/DVD/BD Recovery Service and support Search Back | Back to Top Backup Button Partition Refresh VAIO computer 9
VAIO User Guide Troubleshooting How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2012 Sony Corporation Backup / Recovery BIOS Built-in storage device CD/DVD/BD Recovery Service and support Search Back | Back to Top Backup Button Partition Refresh VAIO computer 9