Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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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 on the computer. Use only specified peripheral equipment and interface cables or you experience problems: § Unplug the ...
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 on the computer. 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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...: § Shut down the computer § Unplug it § Remove the battery pack. § Have the computer checked by a Sony-qualified technician before cleaning your computer or place any liquid onto your VAIO PC Clean the cabinet with a dry or lightly moistened soft microfiber cloth. Use only a mild detergent solution. If you...
...: § Shut down the computer § Unplug it § Remove the battery pack. § Have the computer checked by a Sony-qualified technician before cleaning your computer or place any liquid onto your VAIO PC Clean the cabinet with a dry or lightly moistened soft microfiber cloth. Use only a mild detergent solution. If you...
Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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...50°F (10°C) to avoid counterfeit products. 3 of 5 only use the AC adaptor with the VAIO PC and/or AC adaptor. We recommend purchasing the battery packs directly from official Sony resellers to 86°F (30°C). Lower temperatures require longer charging time. § Certain rechargeable battery ... over time even when not in the battery pack. If an unauthorized battery pack is installed the results could be replaced. IMPORTANT Use only Sony original AC adaptors. This is in temperatures above 140°F (60°C), such as dropping it may have not used . You can...
...50°F (10°C) to avoid counterfeit products. 3 of 5 only use the AC adaptor with the VAIO PC and/or AC adaptor. We recommend purchasing the battery packs directly from official Sony resellers to 86°F (30°C). Lower temperatures require longer charging time. § Certain rechargeable battery ... over time even when not in the battery pack. If an unauthorized battery pack is installed the results could be replaced. IMPORTANT Use only Sony original AC adaptors. This is in temperatures above 140°F (60°C), such as dropping it may have not used . You can...
Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide
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...refer to another USB port on -screen instructions. If the display language selection window appears, select your PC. Due to create Recovery Media? The VAIO Care Rescue Mode screen appears. 2 Select Recover or maintain your system. Follow the on -screen instructions until the Choose an option screen appears.... the data on the USB flash drive. 4-445-107-11 (1) Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide Printed in China © 2012 Sony Corporation Introduction Recovering your computer while the computer is in Normal mode. 2 Turn off to the Internet and update the computer using...
...refer to another USB port on -screen instructions. If the display language selection window appears, select your PC. Due to create Recovery Media? The VAIO Care Rescue Mode screen appears. 2 Select Recover or maintain your system. Follow the on -screen instructions until the Choose an option screen appears.... the data on the USB flash drive. 4-445-107-11 (1) Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide Printed in China © 2012 Sony Corporation Introduction Recovering your computer while the computer is in Normal mode. 2 Turn off to the Internet and update the computer using...
Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide
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... suggestions before contacting an authorized Sony service/support center or your local Sony dealer directly. Read the troubleshooting information in this section or the on to start VAIO Care and perform necessary operations. Visit the VAIO online support website. And then...58333; Try other reliable media. If the problem persists, visit the VAIO online support website for further assistance. Turning off . Remove the battery pack and contact an authorized Sony service/support center. A message appears notifying of either incompatibility or improper installation of...
... suggestions before contacting an authorized Sony service/support center or your local Sony dealer directly. Read the troubleshooting information in this section or the on to start VAIO Care and perform necessary operations. Visit the VAIO online support website. And then...58333; Try other reliable media. If the problem persists, visit the VAIO online support website for further assistance. Turning off . Remove the battery pack and contact an authorized Sony service/support center. A message appears notifying of either incompatibility or improper installation of...
Windows 8 Getting Started
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In the manual, the TM or (R) marks are not specified. © 2012 Sony Corporation Printed in the Search box, click Apps, and then click the icon. 3 Click Mouse and Keyboard, then click Watch Movies on How to change ... the (Windows) key and the C key at the same time. +C Tiles Click a tile to Windows Help and Support. 1 Click the Search charm (see cover). 2 Enter "VAIO Control Center" in China 4-445-123-11(1) Windows 8 Getting Started New Start Screen and Menu Start screen You can add shortcuts to the upper-right...
In the manual, the TM or (R) marks are not specified. © 2012 Sony Corporation Printed in the Search box, click Apps, and then click the icon. 3 Click Mouse and Keyboard, then click Watch Movies on How to change ... the (Windows) key and the C key at the same time. +C Tiles Click a tile to Windows Help and Support. 1 Click the Search charm (see cover). 2 Enter "VAIO Control Center" in China 4-445-123-11(1) Windows 8 Getting Started New Start Screen and Menu Start screen You can add shortcuts to the upper-right...
Users Guide
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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 VAIO computer. Read This First Visit the VAIO support website that provides up-to...
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 VAIO computer. Read This First Visit the VAIO support website that provides up-to...
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 Search Back | Back to Top Windows 8: The Basics Apps Help and Support Menu Store Display Internet Power Windows 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 Search Back | Back to Top Windows 8: The Basics Apps Help and Support Menu Store Display Internet Power Windows 2
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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 Port replicator Search Back | Back to Top VAIO computer 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 Port replicator Search Back | Back to Top VAIO computer 3
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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
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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
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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 Port replicator Speakers Wi-Fi Search Back | Back to Top BLUETOOTH CD/DVD/BD HDMI Internet Microphone Peripheral device Power USB 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 Port replicator Speakers Wi-Fi Search Back | Back to Top BLUETOOTH CD/DVD/BD HDMI Internet Microphone Peripheral device Power USB 6
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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 Fingerprint authentication Keyboard Memory module Microphone Password Power Security Speakers Touch pad Search Back | Back to Top BIOS Button Camera Encryption HDMI Memory card Menu Optical digital output Peripheral device Recovery Service and support TPM 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 Fingerprint authentication Keyboard Memory module Microphone Password Power Security Speakers Touch pad Search Back | Back to Top BIOS Button Camera Encryption HDMI Memory card Menu Optical digital output Peripheral device Recovery Service and support TPM 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
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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
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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 Security BIOS Fingerprint authentication Password TPM Search Back | Back to Top Encryption Internet Service and support VAIO computer 10
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 Security BIOS Fingerprint authentication Password TPM Search Back | Back to Top Encryption Internet Service and support VAIO computer 10
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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 Other Operations BIOS Built-in storage device Camera Keyboard Memory module Power USB Windows Search Back | Back to Top Battery CD/DVD/BD Help and Support Memory card Partition Touch pad VAIO computer 11
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 Other Operations BIOS Built-in storage device Camera Keyboard Memory module Power USB Windows Search Back | Back to Top Battery CD/DVD/BD Help and Support Memory card Partition Touch pad VAIO computer 11
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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 Notifications CD/DVD/BD Important notice Read this first Service and support VAIO computer Search Back | Back to Top Care and maintenance Product registration Security Supplied items 12
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 Notifications CD/DVD/BD Important notice Read this first Service and support VAIO computer Search Back | Back to Top Care and maintenance Product registration Security Supplied items 12
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How to -date information on 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 13 Visit the VAIO support website that provides up-to Use Troubleshooting Hardware...
How to -date information on 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 13 Visit the VAIO support website that provides up-to Use Troubleshooting Hardware...
Users Guide
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... options you selected. Introduction Version [Details] A preinstalled manual with limited information of the User Guide (this VAIO(R) computer. Apps The preinstalled apps may look slightly different depending on your purchase of your VAIO computer, visit the Sony online support website. [Details] Some features, options, and supplied items may not be available on your...
... options you selected. Introduction Version [Details] A preinstalled manual with limited information of the User Guide (this VAIO(R) computer. Apps The preinstalled apps may look slightly different depending on your purchase of your VAIO computer, visit the Sony online support website. [Details] Some features, options, and supplied items may not be available on your...