Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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... least one , moisture may experience problems. When your computer is important to a warm one hour before turning on your lap. Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer Proper Handling Use your computer on porous surfaces. Do not block your computer's air vents, located on the bottom of the unit rises...
... least one , moisture may experience problems. When your computer is important to a warm one hour before turning on your lap. Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer Proper Handling Use your computer on porous surfaces. Do not block your computer's air vents, located on the bottom of the unit rises...
Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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...cleaning your computer: § Shut down the computer § Unplug it § Remove the battery pack. § Have the computer checked by a Sony-qualified technician before operating it again IMPORTANT Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent such as alcohol or benzine, as...of more than 95°F (35°C) or less than 410°F (5°C) § High humidity Do not place electronic equipment near your VAIO PC Clean the cabinet with a dry or lightly moistened soft microfiber cloth. Use only a mild detergent solution. Improper Handling Do not place your computer...
...cleaning your computer: § Shut down the computer § Unplug it § Remove the battery pack. § Have the computer checked by a Sony-qualified technician before operating it again IMPORTANT Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent such as alcohol or benzine, as...of more than 95°F (35°C) or less than 410°F (5°C) § High humidity Do not place electronic equipment near your VAIO PC Clean the cabinet with a dry or lightly moistened soft microfiber cloth. Use only a mild detergent solution. Improper Handling Do not place your computer...
Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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...temperatures between 50°F (10°C) to avoid a small static charge building up in a well ventilated area with the VAIO PC and/or AC adaptor. Sony cannot guarantee product safety when third party non-original replacement battery packs are used . We recommend purchasing the battery packs directly ... parked in temperatures above 140°F (60°C), such as dropping it may become short. You can purchase AC Adaptors directly from official Sony resellers to avoid counterfeit products. § Do not leave battery packs in the sun or under direct sunlight. § Battery life is ...
...temperatures between 50°F (10°C) to avoid a small static charge building up in a well ventilated area with the VAIO PC and/or AC adaptor. Sony cannot guarantee product safety when third party non-original replacement battery packs are used . We recommend purchasing the battery packs directly ... parked in temperatures above 140°F (60°C), such as dropping it may become short. You can purchase AC Adaptors directly from official Sony resellers to avoid counterfeit products. § Do not leave battery packs in the sun or under direct sunlight. § Battery life is ...
Startup Guide
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... Damage Prevent liquids from coming into the battery compartment and push down . VPCE Series VAIO Support Homepage http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ (USA) http://esupport.sony.com/CA/ (Canada) http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA/ (Latin American area) http://esupport.sony.com/PT/VAIO/BR/ (Brazil) Features and specifications may appear different from Windows Update and...
... Damage Prevent liquids from coming into the battery compartment and push down . VPCE Series VAIO Support Homepage http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ (USA) http://esupport.sony.com/CA/ (Canada) http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA/ (Latin American area) http://esupport.sony.com/PT/VAIO/BR/ (Brazil) Features and specifications may appear different from Windows Update and...
Safety - Safety Information
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...this product. This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in part, may not be transported or used outside the United States. SONY ALSO ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY, AND SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES TO, OR VIRUSES THAT MAY INFECT, YOUR COMPUTER EQUIPMENT, OR OTHER ...USE THEREOF. COPIES OF COPYRIGHTED INFORMATION MAY ONLY BE MADE FOR LEGALLY PERMISSIBLE PURPOSES. Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. Reproduction in whole or in a secure location. Record the model and serial numbers in the space provided here, and keep in...
...this product. This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in part, may not be transported or used outside the United States. SONY ALSO ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY, AND SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES TO, OR VIRUSES THAT MAY INFECT, YOUR COMPUTER EQUIPMENT, OR OTHER ...USE THEREOF. COPIES OF COPYRIGHTED INFORMATION MAY ONLY BE MADE FOR LEGALLY PERMISSIBLE PURPOSES. Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. Reproduction in whole or in a secure location. Record the model and serial numbers in the space provided here, and keep in...
Safety - Safety Information
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... detailed during initial launch of the software product(s), or upon certain reinstallations of the software product(s), or reconfigurations of Sony Corporation. The i.LINK connection may vary, depending on operating conditions and proper connection. Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC...connection. i.LINK is a trademark of their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. Sony, VAIO, and the VAIO logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation used only to online service providers may apply). Product activation procedures and privacy ...
... detailed during initial launch of the software product(s), or upon certain reinstallations of the software product(s), or reconfigurations of Sony Corporation. The i.LINK connection may vary, depending on operating conditions and proper connection. Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC...connection. i.LINK is a trademark of their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. Sony, VAIO, and the VAIO logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation used only to online service providers may apply). Product activation procedures and privacy ...
Safety - Safety Information
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... to your computer during transportation, first attach any interference that 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 Canada. ❑ To prevent fire or shock hazard... Remove the AC adapter away from your body if it is at http://www.sony.com/vaio. ❑ Sony disclaims and shall assume no responsibility in a location subject to malfunction. ❑ If using the genuine Sony battery pack and AC adapter that are not magnetically shielded; excessive dust; Information...
... to your computer during transportation, first attach any interference that 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 Canada. ❑ To prevent fire or shock hazard... Remove the AC adapter away from your body if it is at http://www.sony.com/vaio. ❑ Sony disclaims and shall assume no responsibility in a location subject to malfunction. ❑ If using the genuine Sony battery pack and AC adapter that are not magnetically shielded; excessive dust; Information...
Safety - Safety Information
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... PCG-61313L, PCG-71211L, PCG-71212L, PCG-71213L, PCG-71311L, PCG-71312L, PCG-71313L, PCG-71314L, PCG-91111L Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by turning the equipment off and on, the user is connected. ❑ Consult the dealer...Regulatory Information If you have questions about this product, you can write to the Sony Customer Information Service Center at : http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA or http://www.sony.ca/support/ for customers in a particular installation. Such modifications could void the user...
... PCG-61313L, PCG-71211L, PCG-71212L, PCG-71213L, PCG-71311L, PCG-71312L, PCG-71313L, PCG-71314L, PCG-91111L Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by turning the equipment off and on, the user is connected. ❑ Consult the dealer...Regulatory Information If you have questions about this product, you can write to the Sony Customer Information Service Center at : http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA or http://www.sony.ca/support/ for customers in a particular installation. Such modifications could void the user...
Safety - Safety Information
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... more information regarding recycling of mercury containing products (United States) For models without LCD using LED Technology (models with 15.5 type/inch WXGA (1366 x 768) VAIO Display) only Lamp in this product contains mercury. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your used rechargeable batteries to environmental considerations. Disposal Information Disposal...
... more information regarding recycling of mercury containing products (United States) For models without LCD using LED Technology (models with 15.5 type/inch WXGA (1366 x 768) VAIO Display) only Lamp in this product contains mercury. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your used rechargeable batteries to environmental considerations. Disposal Information Disposal...
Safety - Safety Information
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VAIO Support Homepage http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ (for customers in USA) http://www.sony.ca/support/ (for customers in Canada) http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA/ (for customers in Spanish speaking Latin American countries or areas) http://esupport.sony.com/PT/VAIO/BR/ (for customers in Brazil) © 2010 Sony Corporation / Printed in U.S.A. 4-174-387-11(1)
VAIO Support Homepage http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ (for customers in USA) http://www.sony.ca/support/ (for customers in Canada) http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA/ (for customers in Spanish speaking Latin American countries or areas) http://esupport.sony.com/PT/VAIO/BR/ (for customers in Brazil) © 2010 Sony Corporation / Printed in U.S.A. 4-174-387-11(1)
Users Guide
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... Using the Battery Pack 21 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 28 Using the Power Saving Modes 29 Updating Your Computer 32 Using Your VAIO Computer 33 Using the Keyboard 34 Using the Touch Pad 36 Using Special-function Buttons 37 Using the Quick Web Access Function 38... Using the Multiple Monitors Function 81 Connecting an External Microphone 83 Connecting a USB Device 84 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 86 Setting the Password 87 Using Intel(R) VT 94 Using the VAIO Control Center 95 Using the VAIO Power Management 96 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 97 Adding and Removing Memory 98
... Using the Battery Pack 21 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 28 Using the Power Saving Modes 29 Updating Your Computer 32 Using Your VAIO Computer 33 Using the Keyboard 34 Using the Touch Pad 36 Using Special-function Buttons 37 Using the Quick Web Access Function 38... Using the Multiple Monitors Function 81 Connecting an External Microphone 83 Connecting a USB Device 84 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 86 Setting the Password 87 Using Intel(R) VT 94 Using the VAIO Control Center 95 Using the VAIO Power Management 96 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 97 Adding and Removing Memory 98
Users Guide
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... in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide you with a state-of your computer. External views illustrated in this Sony VAIO® computer and welcome to find out about the configuration of your purchase of this manual may not be available on your...For customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ❑ For customers in Canada http://sony.ca/support/ ❑ 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/ To find specifications Some...
... in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide you with a state-of your computer. External views illustrated in this Sony VAIO® computer and welcome to find out about the configuration of your purchase of this manual may not be available on your...For customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ❑ For customers in Canada http://sony.ca/support/ ❑ 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/ To find specifications Some...
Users Guide
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... owner information. 2. General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer. 1. VAIO User Guide (This manual) - Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Information about your VAIO computer, creating recovery discs, and more. To access...
... owner information. 2. General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer. 1. VAIO User Guide (This manual) - Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Information about your VAIO computer, creating recovery discs, and more. To access...
Users Guide
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.... To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help -
.... To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help -
Users Guide
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.../support/ ❑ 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 operating system. For operating system support, you can visit...
.../support/ ❑ 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 operating system. For operating system support, you can visit...
Users Guide
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... In order to find the contact numbers on your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you are looking for your Sony VAIO computer. Visit the web site at our site, you may call Sony directly. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at www...inside the battery compartment of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating system on the Sony online support web site. You can find the information you might need. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an ...
... In order to find the contact numbers on your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you are looking for your Sony VAIO computer. Visit the web site at our site, you may call Sony directly. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at www...inside the battery compartment of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating system on the Sony online support web site. You can find the information you might need. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an ...
Users Guide
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... using your computer. Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with your VAIO computer. !
... using your computer. 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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Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports n 14 N A Num lock indicator (page 18) B Caps lock indicator (page 18) C Scroll lock indicator (page 18) D ASSIST button (page 37) E WEB button (page 37) F VAIO button (page 37) G Power button/Power indicator (page 18) H "Memory Stick Duo" slot* (page 48) I Media Access indicator (page 18) J SD memory card slot (page 58) K WIRELESS switch (page 64), (page 68) L WIRELESS indicator (page 18) M Charge indicator (page 18) N Disc drive indicator (page 18) * Your computer supports only Duo-size "Memory Stick".
Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports n 14 N A Num lock indicator (page 18) B Caps lock indicator (page 18) C Scroll lock indicator (page 18) D ASSIST button (page 37) E WEB button (page 37) F VAIO button (page 37) G Power button/Power indicator (page 18) H "Memory Stick Duo" slot* (page 48) I Media Access indicator (page 18) J SD memory card slot (page 58) K WIRELESS switch (page 64), (page 68) L WIRELESS indicator (page 18) M Charge indicator (page 18) N Disc drive indicator (page 18) * Your computer supports only Duo-size "Memory Stick".
Users Guide
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To get the most out of the battery pack. To check the battery charge capacity 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Power Management and Battery. ✍ Additionally, you can enable the battery care function to extend the life of the battery pack, check the battery charge capacity and change the battery settings. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 26 N Checking the Battery Charge Capacity The battery charge capacity gradually decreases as the number of battery charging increases or the duration of use of the battery pack extends.
To get the most out of the battery pack. To check the battery charge capacity 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Power Management and Battery. ✍ Additionally, you can enable the battery care function to extend the life of the battery pack, check the battery charge capacity and change the battery settings. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 26 N Checking the Battery Charge Capacity The battery charge capacity gradually decreases as the number of battery charging increases or the duration of use of the battery pack extends.
Users Guide
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... Management (page 96) for more information. ❑ Set the wallpaper in Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting as your desktop background with the VAIO Control Center. See Using the Power Saving Modes (page 29) for more information. ❑ Change the power saving settings on battery power, you can extend ...
... Management (page 96) for more information. ❑ Set the wallpaper in Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting as your desktop background with the VAIO Control Center. See Using the Power Saving Modes (page 29) for more information. ❑ Change the power saving settings on battery power, you can extend ...
