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 notebook computer, by placing the computer on porous surfaces. For example, materials such as rugs, blankets, couches, beds or...
... 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 notebook computer, by placing the computer on porous surfaces. For example, materials such as rugs, blankets, couches, beds or...
Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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... 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. Do not drop your computer or place any objects on top...
... 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. Do not drop your computer or place any objects on top...
Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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... in the battery pack. Using the AC adaptor Make sure that was delivered with the label facing down. IMPORTANT Use only Sony original AC adaptors. Sony cannot guarantee product safety when third party non-original replacement battery packs are used . If an unauthorized battery pack is installed... the results could be replaced. only use the AC adaptor with the VAIO PC and/or AC adaptor. You can purchase AC Adaptors directly from official Sony resellers to any mechanical shock, such as in a car parked in the sun or under direct ...
... in the battery pack. Using the AC adaptor Make sure that was delivered with the label facing down. IMPORTANT Use only Sony original AC adaptors. Sony cannot guarantee product safety when third party non-original replacement battery packs are used . If an unauthorized battery pack is installed... the results could be replaced. only use the AC adaptor with the VAIO PC and/or AC adaptor. You can purchase AC Adaptors directly from official Sony resellers to any mechanical shock, such as in a car parked in the sun or under direct ...
Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide
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... recovery area When do I have to back up your computer back to select Start VAIO Care Rescue and press the Enter key. Create the Recovery Media immediately after setup. 4-272-829-11 (1) © 2011 Sony Corporation Printed in a secure place. About backup What is displayed. 5 Press the ...select your desired language and click OK. 2 Click Start recovery wizard. To recover from the recovery area On models with VAIO Care and VAIO Care Rescue for more information. The Windows Boot Manager screen is a backup process? If the display language selection window appears, select ...
... recovery area When do I have to back up your computer back to select Start VAIO Care Rescue and press the Enter key. Create the Recovery Media immediately after setup. 4-272-829-11 (1) © 2011 Sony Corporation Printed in a secure place. About backup What is displayed. 5 Press the ...select your desired language and click OK. 2 Click Start recovery wizard. To recover from the recovery area On models with VAIO Care and VAIO Care Rescue for more information. The Windows Boot Manager screen is a backup process? If the display language selection window appears, select ...
Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide
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... Read the troubleshooting information in storage device without using optical discs, check the discs for further assistance. If the problem persists, visit the VAIO online support web site for dirt or damage. To solve this section or the on . And then, try recovering your computer again. ... a power source and turned on -screen User Guide. Launch VAIO Care and perform necessary operations. Visit the VAIO online support web site. Remove the battery pack and contact an authorized Sony service/support center. Press and hold the power button or slide and hold...
... Read the troubleshooting information in storage device without using optical discs, check the discs for further assistance. If the problem persists, visit the VAIO online support web site for dirt or damage. To solve this section or the on . And then, try recovering your computer again. ... a power source and turned on -screen User Guide. Launch VAIO Care and perform necessary operations. Visit the VAIO online support web site. Remove the battery pack and contact an authorized Sony service/support center. Press and hold the power button or slide and hold...
Startup Guide
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... an AC outlet. VPCC 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 and ...using the wireless function. Your computer must be connected to the Internet to manage wireless communications. Start wireless communications Use the VAIO Smart Network software to download the updates. Activate the Quick Web Access function With the Quick Web Access function, you can...
... an AC outlet. VPCC 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 and ...using the wireless function. Your computer must be connected to the Internet to manage wireless communications. Start wireless communications Use the VAIO Smart Network software to download the updates. Activate the Quick Web Access function With the Quick Web Access function, you can...
Safety - Safety Information
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... panel, or inside the battery compartment of such software is prohibited. Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN AND HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ..., OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF. COPIES OF COPYRIGHTED INFORMATION MAY ONLY BE MADE FOR LEGALLY PERMISSIBLE PURPOSES. Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. For customers in USA and Canada Pour les utilisateurs aux Etats-Unis et au Canada Owner's Record...
... panel, or inside the battery compartment of such software is prohibited. Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN AND HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ..., OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF. COPIES OF COPYRIGHTED INFORMATION MAY ONLY BE MADE FOR LEGALLY PERMISSIBLE PURPOSES. Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. For customers in USA and Canada Pour les utilisateurs aux Etats-Unis et au Canada Owner's Record...
Safety - Safety Information
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Sony, VAIO, and the VAIO logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Product activation procedures and privacy policies will be detailed during initial launch of the software ...WITH APPLICABLE PRODUCT ACTIVATION PROCEDURES. Updates and additions to U.S. customers only. The Wireless LAN functionality, which is prohibited. Important information for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO® computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that are available to software may require a fee and credit card information...
Sony, VAIO, and the VAIO logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Product activation procedures and privacy policies will be detailed during initial launch of the software ...WITH APPLICABLE PRODUCT ACTIVATION PROCEDURES. Updates and additions to U.S. customers only. The Wireless LAN functionality, which is prohibited. Important information for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO® computer includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that are available to software may require a fee and credit card information...
Safety - Safety Information
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...air vents. 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 http://www.sony.ca/support/ for customers in a location subject to heat sources, such as ... high humidity. ❑ Do not charge the battery pack in any way other than as described in the user guide or as designated by Sony in deformation of ignition to your computer during normal operation and over time could result in discomfort or burns. ❑ Do not place the AC...
...air vents. 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 http://www.sony.ca/support/ for customers in a location subject to heat sources, such as ... high humidity. ❑ Do not charge the battery pack in any way other than as described in the user guide or as designated by Sony in deformation of ignition to your computer during normal operation and over time could result in discomfort or burns. ❑ Do not place the AC...
Safety - Safety Information
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...breaks will vary from person to ensure they follow the recommendations listed above. 5 The length and frequency of non-genuine Sony battery packs or AC adapters with your VAIO® computer. - consult a doctor if you may experience or that may experience discomfort (such as a pediatrician or... eye doctor) before boarding. ❑ If using wireless LAN near a pacemaker, make sure it is at http://www.sony.com/vaio. ❑ Sony disclaims and shall assume no responsibility in case of young children (especially those under six years old) is not responsible for and respect...
...breaks will vary from person to ensure they follow the recommendations listed above. 5 The length and frequency of non-genuine Sony battery packs or AC adapters with your VAIO® computer. - consult a doctor if you may experience or that may experience discomfort (such as a pediatrician or... eye doctor) before boarding. ❑ If using wireless LAN near a pacemaker, make sure it is at http://www.sony.com/vaio. ❑ Sony disclaims and shall assume no responsibility in case of young children (especially those under six years old) is not responsible for and respect...
Safety - Safety Information
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....) 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: PCG-61713L, PCG-61714L, PCG-71613L, PCG-71614L 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 Canada. For customers in USA Regulatory Information If you...
....) 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: PCG-61713L, PCG-61714L, PCG-71613L, PCG-71614L 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 Canada. For customers in USA Regulatory Information If you...
Safety - 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 4-272-610-11(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 4-272-610-11(1)
Users Guide
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n2 N Contents Before Use 4 Finding More about Your VAIO Computer 5 Ergonomic Considerations 9 Getting Started 11 Locating Controls and Ports 12 About the ... Computer Safely 27 Using the Power Saving Modes 28 Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition .......... 31 Using Your VAIO Computer 34 Using the Keyboard 35 Using the Touch Pad 38 Using Special-function Buttons 39 Using the Quick ...Function 83 Connecting an External Microphone 85 Connecting a USB Device 86 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 88 Selecting Performance Modes 89 Setting the Password 90 Using Intel(R) VT 96 Using the...
n2 N Contents Before Use 4 Finding More about Your VAIO Computer 5 Ergonomic Considerations 9 Getting Started 11 Locating Controls and Ports 12 About the ... Computer Safely 27 Using the Power Saving Modes 28 Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition .......... 31 Using Your VAIO Computer 34 Using the Keyboard 35 Using the Touch Pad 38 Using Special-function Buttons 39 Using the Quick ...Function 83 Connecting an External Microphone 85 Connecting a USB Device 86 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 88 Selecting Performance Modes 89 Setting the Password 90 Using Intel(R) VT 96 Using the...
Users Guide
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...from those of your computer, visit the Sony online support web site at the following URLs: ❑ 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 this Sony VAIO® computer...
...from those of your computer, visit the Sony online support web site at the following URLs: ❑ 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 this Sony VAIO® computer...
Users Guide
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Safety guidelines and owner information. ✍ Before activating the wireless functions such as the wireless LAN and BLUETOOTH technology, read the Safety Information carefully. Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - An overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide ❑ 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 VAIO computer. 1.
Safety guidelines and owner information. ✍ Before activating the wireless functions such as the wireless LAN and BLUETOOTH technology, read the Safety Information carefully. Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - An overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide ❑ 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 VAIO computer. 1.
Users Guide
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..., and system and software information. Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with the preinstalled software programs on your computer. You may be included with the VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. ❑ Program help menu on the... model you need. On-screen Documentation ❑ VAIO User Guide - To access Help and Support: 1 Click Start...
..., and system and software information. Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with the preinstalled software programs on your computer. You may be included with the VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. ❑ Program help menu on the... model you need. On-screen Documentation ❑ VAIO User Guide - To access Help and Support: 1 Click Start...
Users 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...
Users Guide
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...an appointment with the setup of your computer 4 The hardware component or the software program that is the last 7 digits of your VAIO computer. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at the lower right corner of the problem 5. Visit the web site at www....sonystyle.com/backstage to receive the fastest and most efficient services, have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find the contact numbers on the Sony online support web site. The serial number is causing the problem 5 A brief description of the display on ...
...an appointment with the setup of your computer 4 The hardware component or the software program that is the last 7 digits of your VAIO computer. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at the lower right corner of the problem 5. Visit the web site at www....sonystyle.com/backstage to receive the fastest and most efficient services, have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find the contact numbers on the Sony online support web site. The serial number is causing the problem 5 A brief description of the display on ...
Users Guide
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... Condition (page 31) 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 31) Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with your VAIO computer. !
Users Guide
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... used simultaneously. B Num lock indicator (page 17) C Caps lock indicator (page 17) D Scroll lock indicator (page 17) E ASSIST button (page 39) F WEB button (page 39) G VAIO button (page 39) H Power button I "Memory Stick Duo"/SD memory card combined slot* (page 49), (page 56) J Media Access indicator (page 17) K Power indicator (page...
... used simultaneously. B Num lock indicator (page 17) C Caps lock indicator (page 17) D Scroll lock indicator (page 17) E ASSIST button (page 39) F WEB button (page 39) G VAIO button (page 39) H Power button I "Memory Stick Duo"/SD memory card combined slot* (page 49), (page 56) J Media Access indicator (page 17) K Power indicator (page...
