Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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IMPORTANT Do not place your computer directly on your computer's air vents, located on a clean dry, stable surface. The temperature of the bottom of Your VAIO® Computer Proper Handling Use your computer on the bottom of 5 Use only specified peripheral equipment and interface cables or you experience problems: § Unplug ...
IMPORTANT Do not place your computer directly on your computer's air vents, located on a clean dry, stable surface. The temperature of the bottom of Your VAIO® Computer Proper Handling Use your computer on the bottom of 5 Use only specified peripheral equipment and interface cables or you experience problems: § Unplug ...
Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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... place any liquid onto your computer: § Shut down the computer § Unplug it § Remove the battery pack. § Have the computer checked by a Sony-qualified technician before cleaning your VAIO PC Clean the cabinet with a dry or lightly moistened soft microfiber cloth. Use only a mild detergent solution.
... place any liquid onto your computer: § Shut down the computer § Unplug it § Remove the battery pack. § Have the computer checked by a Sony-qualified technician before cleaning your VAIO PC Clean the cabinet with a dry or lightly moistened soft microfiber cloth. Use only a mild detergent solution.
Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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.... § Battery life is no requirement to 86°F (30°C). If the AC adaptor was delivered with the VAIO PC and/or AC adaptor. Sony cannot guarantee product safety when third party non-original replacement battery packs are used . Lower temperatures require longer charging time. §...is installed the results could be connected to the battery pack. § If you are used . However, this model. IMPORTANT Use only Sony original AC adaptors. only use the power cable that the power cable is properly connected to avoid counterfeit products. § Do not leave...
.... § Battery life is no requirement to 86°F (30°C). If the AC adaptor was delivered with the VAIO PC and/or AC adaptor. Sony cannot guarantee product safety when third party non-original replacement battery packs are used . Lower temperatures require longer charging time. §...is installed the results could be connected to the battery pack. § If you are used . However, this model. IMPORTANT Use only Sony original AC adaptors. only use the power cable that the power cable is properly connected to avoid counterfeit products. § Do not leave...
Troubleshooting Guide
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...disc drive, connect an external optical disc drive (not supplied) or the docking station with a built-in optical disc drive (supplied with VAIO Care for more information. It is strongly recommended that is experiencing problems which cannot be prompted to avoid leaving unencrypted data on your computer... click OK. 6 Select Start recovery wizard. 4-426-910-11 (1) Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide Printed in China © 2012 Sony Corporation Introduction Creating Recovery Media Recovering your computer Erasing all the data on the built-in hard disk drive or SSD...
...disc drive, connect an external optical disc drive (not supplied) or the docking station with a built-in optical disc drive (supplied with VAIO Care for more information. It is strongly recommended that is experiencing problems which cannot be prompted to avoid leaving unencrypted data on your computer... click OK. 6 Select Start recovery wizard. 4-426-910-11 (1) Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide Printed in China © 2012 Sony Corporation Introduction Creating Recovery Media Recovering your computer Erasing all the data on the built-in hard disk drive or SSD...
Troubleshooting Guide
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... to confirm the restore point. Recovery problems I cannot recover from the recovery area Recover your computer from the recovery area again, or use VAIO Data Restore Tool. I cannot remember the power-on password If you have used software to modify the recovery area, installed a different operating ... Disconnect all extra memory modules you may cause your computer to check that you are using the supplied Sony power cord or AC adapter. If you are using VAIO Update. Try other reliable media. If you are not clean, clean them using the Windows backup feature...
... to confirm the restore point. Recovery problems I cannot recover from the recovery area Recover your computer from the recovery area again, or use VAIO Data Restore Tool. I cannot remember the power-on password If you have used software to modify the recovery area, installed a different operating ... Disconnect all extra memory modules you may cause your computer to check that you are using the supplied Sony power cord or AC adapter. If you are using VAIO Update. Try other reliable media. If you are not clean, clean them using the Windows backup feature...
Safety Guide
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.... This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in a secure location. 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, ... initial launch of the software product(s), or upon certain reinstallations of the software product(s), or reconfigurations of your Sony Service Center. WEB SITE INFORMATION IS OBTAINED FROM VARIOUS SOURCES AND MAY BE INACCURATE. COPIES OF COPYRIGHTED INFORMATION ... are subject to the model and serial numbers when you call your VAIO® computer.
.... This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in a secure location. 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, ... initial launch of the software product(s), or upon certain reinstallations of the software product(s), or reconfigurations of your Sony Service Center. WEB SITE INFORMATION IS OBTAINED FROM VARIOUS SOURCES AND MAY BE INACCURATE. COPIES OF COPYRIGHTED INFORMATION ... are subject to the model and serial numbers when you call your VAIO® computer.
Safety Guide
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...toll charges may include features such as copy protection and content management technology. 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 ...are available to applicable end user agreements and full compliance with this computer may apply). Use of Sony Corporation. Sony, VAIO, and the VAIO logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of the software product(s) requires agreement to U.S. The Wireless LAN functionality, which...
...toll charges may include features such as copy protection and content management technology. 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 ...are available to applicable end user agreements and full compliance with this computer may apply). Use of Sony Corporation. Sony, VAIO, and the VAIO logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of the software product(s) requires agreement to U.S. The Wireless LAN functionality, which...
Safety Guide
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...provided with this product. 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 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, or tampering with any Sony battery pack. Do not use wireless functionality on hospital premises. strong magnets...
...provided with this product. 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 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, or tampering with any Sony battery pack. Do not use wireless functionality on hospital premises. strong magnets...
Safety Guide
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... Be sure to follow the recommendations listed above. The length and frequency of necessary breaks will vary from the pacemaker. Sony is still under development. The vision of any interference that you may experience or that came with the WIRELESS switch, right-click the..., turn off the WIRELESS switch on use of wireless capabilities. You must decide what works best. If the computer is not equipped with your VAIO® computer when viewing 3D images. Some people may be caused when operating this computer. Check for and respect airline ...
... Be sure to follow the recommendations listed above. The length and frequency of necessary breaks will vary from the pacemaker. Sony is still under development. The vision of any interference that you may experience or that came with the WIRELESS switch, right-click the..., turn off the WIRELESS switch on use of wireless capabilities. You must decide what works best. If the computer is not equipped with your VAIO® computer when viewing 3D images. Some people may be caused when operating this computer. Check for and respect airline ...
Safety Guide
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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. For customers in USA Regulatory Information If you have questions about this... 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.: SVS131A11L, SVS131B11L, SVS13AA11L, SVS151A11L, SVS151B11L 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. For customers in USA Regulatory Information If you have questions about this... 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.: SVS131A11L, SVS131B11L, SVS13AA11L, SVS151A11L, SVS151B11L Responsible Party...
User Guide
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Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2012 Sony Corporation Search VAIO User Guide SVS13A1/SVS1311/SVS1511 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 Search VAIO User Guide SVS13A1/SVS1311/SVS1511 Series Use this manual if you encounter any problems, or have any questions about your VAIO computer. Read This First 1
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VAIO User Guide SVS13A1/SVS1311/SVS1511 Series Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Parts Description Port replicator © 2012 Sony Corporation Search Back | Back to Top VAIO computer 2
VAIO User Guide SVS13A1/SVS1311/SVS1511 Series Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Parts Description Port replicator © 2012 Sony Corporation Search Back | Back to Top VAIO computer 2
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VAIO User Guide SVS13A1/SVS1311/SVS1511 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 Search Back | Back to Top Memory module Supplied items 3
VAIO User Guide SVS13A1/SVS1311/SVS1511 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 Search Back | Back to Top Memory module Supplied items 3
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VAIO User Guide SVS13A1/SVS1311/SVS1511 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 Search Back | Back to Top LAN 4
VAIO User Guide SVS13A1/SVS1311/SVS1511 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 Search Back | Back to Top LAN 4
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VAIO User Guide SVS13A1/SVS1311/SVS1511 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 Port replicator Speakers Wireless LAN © 2012 Sony Corporation Search Back | Back to Top BLUETOOTH CD/DVD/BD HDMI Internet Microphone Peripheral device Power USB 5
VAIO User Guide SVS13A1/SVS1311/SVS1511 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 Port replicator Speakers Wireless LAN © 2012 Sony Corporation Search Back | Back to Top BLUETOOTH CD/DVD/BD HDMI Internet Microphone Peripheral device Power USB 5
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VAIO User Guide SVS13A1/SVS1311/SVS1511 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 Fingerprint authentication Keyboard Memory module Optical digital output Peripheral device Security Speakers Touch pad © 2012 Sony Corporation Search Back | Back to Top BIOS Button Camera Encryption HDMI Memory card Microphone Password Power Service and support TPM VAIO computer 6
VAIO User Guide SVS13A1/SVS1311/SVS1511 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 Fingerprint authentication Keyboard Memory module Optical digital output Peripheral device Security Speakers Touch pad © 2012 Sony Corporation Search Back | Back to Top BIOS Button Camera Encryption HDMI Memory card Microphone Password Power Service and support TPM VAIO computer 6
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VAIO User Guide SVS13A1/SVS1311/SVS1511 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 Search Back | Back to Top HDMI 7
VAIO User Guide SVS13A1/SVS1311/SVS1511 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 Search Back | Back to Top HDMI 7
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VAIO User Guide SVS13A1/SVS1311/SVS1511 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 Search Back | Back to Top Backup Button Partition Service and support 8
VAIO User Guide SVS13A1/SVS1311/SVS1511 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 Search Back | Back to Top Backup Button Partition Service and support 8
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VAIO User Guide SVS13A1/SVS1311/SVS1511 Series Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Security BIOS Fingerprint authentication Password TPM © 2012 Sony Corporation Search Back | Back to Top Encryption Internet Service and support VAIO computer 9
VAIO User Guide SVS13A1/SVS1311/SVS1511 Series Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Security BIOS Fingerprint authentication Password TPM © 2012 Sony Corporation Search Back | Back to Top Encryption Internet Service and support VAIO computer 9
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VAIO User Guide SVS13A1/SVS1311/SVS1511 Series Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Other Operations Battery CD/DVD/BD Keyboard Memory module Power USB © 2012 Sony Corporation Search Back | Back to Top Built-in storage device Camera Memory card Partition Touch pad VAIO computer 10
VAIO User Guide SVS13A1/SVS1311/SVS1511 Series Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Other Operations Battery CD/DVD/BD Keyboard Memory module Power USB © 2012 Sony Corporation Search Back | Back to Top Built-in storage device Camera Memory card Partition Touch pad VAIO computer 10
