Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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.... The temperature of the bottom of 5 Do not block your computer's air vents, located on the bottom of your lap. Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer Proper Handling Use your computer is important to a warm one hour before turning on the computer. For example, materials such as rugs, blankets...
.... The temperature of the bottom of 5 Do not block your computer's air vents, located on the bottom of your lap. Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer Proper Handling Use your computer is important to a warm one hour before turning on the computer. For example, materials such as rugs, blankets...
Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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... battery pack before operating it § Remove the battery pack. § Have the computer checked by a Sony-qualified technician before cleaning your computer. 2 of 5 If you drop a solid object or spill any liquid onto your VAIO PC Clean the cabinet with a dry or lightly moistened soft microfiber cloth. Cleaning your computer: §...
... battery pack before operating it § Remove the battery pack. § Have the computer checked by a Sony-qualified technician before cleaning your computer. 2 of 5 If you drop a solid object or spill any liquid onto your VAIO PC Clean the cabinet with a dry or lightly moistened soft microfiber cloth. Cleaning your computer: §...
Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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...is not cause for this model. This is normal and is no requirement to the AC adapter; If the AC adaptor was delivered with the VAIO PC and/or AC adaptor. Using the AC adaptor Make sure that was delivered with a 3 pin power cable, use the AC adaptor with...are used the battery pack for a long period of 5 Lower temperatures require longer charging time. § Certain rechargeable battery packs do not meet Sony quality and safety standards. We recommend purchasing the battery packs directly from the computer to prevent damage to avoid counterfeit products. § Do not leave...
...is not cause for this model. This is normal and is no requirement to the AC adapter; If the AC adaptor was delivered with the VAIO PC and/or AC adaptor. Using the AC adaptor Make sure that was delivered with a 3 pin power cable, use the AC adaptor with...are used the battery pack for a long period of 5 Lower temperatures require longer charging time. § Certain rechargeable battery packs do not meet Sony quality and safety standards. We recommend purchasing the battery packs directly from the computer to prevent damage to avoid counterfeit products. § Do not leave...
Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide
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...strongly recommended that you use to maintain and recover my computer? Create the Recovery Media immediately after setup. 4-272-829-11 (1) © 2011 Sony Corporation Printed in storage device contains data for this purpose. Why do I have formatted the C: drive by mistake Which software should I use ... once again. 4 If you create Recovery Media (optical discs) on the built-in storage device See the help file included with VAIO Care and VAIO Care Rescue for more information. To recover from Recovery Media (optical discs) on the model without the ASSIST button 1 Turn on ...
...strongly recommended that you use to maintain and recover my computer? Create the Recovery Media immediately after setup. 4-272-829-11 (1) © 2011 Sony Corporation Printed in storage device contains data for this purpose. Why do I have formatted the C: drive by mistake Which software should I use ... once again. 4 If you create Recovery Media (optical discs) on the built-in storage device See the help file included with VAIO Care and VAIO Care Rescue for more information. To recover from Recovery Media (optical discs) on the model without the ASSIST button 1 Turn on ...
Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide
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...the battery pack. Windows does not accept my password and returns the message: Enter Onetime Password If you cannot recover your computer using VAIO Care Rescue. I cannot recover from the recovery area Recover your computer from the preinstalled one, or formatted the built-in this problem... any problem operating your computer Try these suggestions before you install a software driver. Remove the battery pack and contact an authorized Sony service/support center. To back up and restore your data when you cannot start Windows When you are using optical discs, check...
...the battery pack. Windows does not accept my password and returns the message: Enter Onetime Password If you cannot recover your computer using VAIO Care Rescue. I cannot recover from the recovery area Recover your computer from the preinstalled one, or formatted the built-in this problem... any problem operating your computer Try these suggestions before you install a software driver. Remove the battery pack and contact an authorized Sony service/support center. To back up and restore your data when you cannot start Windows When you are using optical discs, check...
Safety Information
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... of such software is prohibited. Some of your Sony Service Center. Software specifications are located on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of the software may not be identical to the model and serial numbers when you call your VAIO® computer. Record the model and serial numbers...
... of such software is prohibited. Some of your Sony Service Center. Software specifications are located on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of the software may not be identical to the model and serial numbers when you call your VAIO® computer. Record the model and serial numbers...
Safety Information
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... of the computer, and may be completed by WFA (Wi-Fi Alliance). 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 ...certain reinstallations of the software product(s) or reconfiguration of the software product(s) requires agreement to U.S. Sony, VAIO, and the VAIO logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is incorporated into selected models only, has passed Wi-Fi certification ...
... of the computer, and may be completed by WFA (Wi-Fi Alliance). 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 ...certain reinstallations of the software product(s) or reconfiguration of the software product(s) requires agreement to U.S. Sony, VAIO, and the VAIO logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is incorporated into selected models only, has passed Wi-Fi certification ...
Safety Information
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... prevent fire 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/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA or at http://www.sony.ca/support/ for customers in writing. 4 To disconnect it becomes warm and... ❑ Do not use the computer on your skin. Always use your computer in a location subject to heat sources, such as designated by Sony in Canada. excessively high and low temperatures; The socket-outlet shall be installed near draperies, or on how to replace the battery pack, refer ...
... prevent fire 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/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA or at http://www.sony.ca/support/ for customers in writing. 4 To disconnect it becomes warm and... ❑ Do not use the computer on your skin. Always use your computer in a location subject to heat sources, such as designated by Sony in Canada. excessively high and low temperatures; The socket-outlet shall be installed near draperies, or on how to replace the battery pack, refer ...
Safety Information
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...) before boarding. ❑ If using wireless functionality near a pacemaker, make sure it is at http://www.sony.net/. ❑ Sony disclaims and shall assume no responsibility in case of any Sony battery pack. ❑ Do not use of the product, be found at least 8 inches / 20 cm...for any interference that you should stop watching the 3D video images or using stereoscopic 3D-related software. If use wireless functionality on your VAIO® computer. - You must decide what works best. You should supervise young children to use stereoscopic 3D-related software. The vision of...
...) before boarding. ❑ If using wireless functionality near a pacemaker, make sure it is at http://www.sony.net/. ❑ Sony disclaims and shall assume no responsibility in case of any Sony battery pack. ❑ Do not use of the product, be found at least 8 inches / 20 cm...for any interference that you should stop watching the 3D video images or using stereoscopic 3D-related software. If use wireless functionality on your VAIO® computer. - You must decide what works best. You should supervise young children to use stereoscopic 3D-related software. The vision of...
Safety Information
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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 ...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.: PCG-61911L, PCG-61913L, PCG-61A11L, PCG-61A12L, PCG-61A13L, PCG-61A14L, PCG-71811L, PCG-71911L, PCG-71912L, PCG-71913L, PCG-...
... 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 ...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.: PCG-61911L, PCG-61913L, PCG-61A11L, PCG-61A12L, PCG-61A13L, PCG-61A14L, PCG-71811L, PCG-71911L, PCG-71912L, PCG-71913L, PCG-...
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 4-286-122-11(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 4-286-122-11(1)
User Manual
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... hard disk drive, avoid moving your computer's efficiency, security, and functionality. Liquid Damage Prevent liquids from Windows Update and VAIO Update for enhancing your computer while it for more information, click the icon located at the lower right corner of powering on...initial setup wizard. Personal Computer 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 ...
... hard disk drive, avoid moving your computer's efficiency, security, and functionality. Liquid Damage Prevent liquids from Windows Update and VAIO Update for enhancing your computer while it for more information, click the icon located at the lower right corner of powering on...initial setup wizard. Personal Computer 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 ...
Users Guide
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Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2011 Sony Corporation Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG1/VPCEH1/VPCEJ1/VPCEL1 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 © 2011 Sony Corporation Search VAIO User Guide VPCEG1/VPCEH1/VPCEJ1/VPCEL1 Series Use this manual if you encounter any problems, or have any questions about your VAIO computer. Read This First 1
Users Guide
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VAIO User Guide VPCEG1/VPCEH1/VPCEJ1/VPCEL1 Series Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2011 Sony Corporation Parts Description VAIO computer Search Back | Back to Top 2
VAIO User Guide VPCEG1/VPCEH1/VPCEJ1/VPCEL1 Series Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2011 Sony Corporation Parts Description VAIO computer Search Back | Back to Top 2
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VAIO User Guide VPCEG1/VPCEH1/VPCEJ1/VPCEL1 Series Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2011 Sony Corporation Setup Battery Power VAIO computer Search Back | Back to Top Memory module Supplied items 3
VAIO User Guide VPCEG1/VPCEH1/VPCEJ1/VPCEL1 Series Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2011 Sony Corporation Setup Battery Power VAIO computer Search Back | Back to Top Memory module Supplied items 3
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VAIO User Guide VPCEG1/VPCEH1/VPCEJ1/VPCEL1 Series Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2011 Sony Corporation Network / Internet Button LAN Search Back | Back to Top Internet Wireless LAN 4
VAIO User Guide VPCEG1/VPCEH1/VPCEJ1/VPCEL1 Series Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2011 Sony Corporation Network / Internet Button LAN Search Back | Back to Top Internet Wireless LAN 4
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VAIO User Guide VPCEG1/VPCEH1/VPCEJ1/VPCEL1 Series Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2011 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 Wireless LAN 5
VAIO User Guide VPCEG1/VPCEH1/VPCEJ1/VPCEL1 Series Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2011 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 Wireless LAN 5
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VAIO User Guide VPCEG1/VPCEH1/VPCEJ1/VPCEL1 Series Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2011 Sony Corporation Settings Audio Battery CD/DVD/BD Display Keyboard Microphone Password Power Service and support Touch pad Search Back | Back to Top BIOS Button Camera HDMI Memory module Optical digital output Peripheral device Security Speakers VAIO computer 6
VAIO User Guide VPCEG1/VPCEH1/VPCEJ1/VPCEL1 Series Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2011 Sony Corporation Settings Audio Battery CD/DVD/BD Display Keyboard Microphone Password Power Service and support Touch pad Search Back | Back to Top BIOS Button Camera HDMI Memory module Optical digital output Peripheral device Security Speakers VAIO computer 6
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VAIO User Guide VPCEG1/VPCEH1/VPCEJ1/VPCEL1 Series Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2011 Sony Corporation Playback CD/DVD/BD Peripheral device HDMI Search Back | Back to Top 7
VAIO User Guide VPCEG1/VPCEH1/VPCEJ1/VPCEL1 Series Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2011 Sony Corporation Playback CD/DVD/BD Peripheral device HDMI Search Back | Back to Top 7
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VAIO User Guide VPCEG1/VPCEH1/VPCEJ1/VPCEL1 Series Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2011 Sony Corporation Backup / Recovery BIOS Built-in storage device CD/DVD/BD Recovery VAIO computer Search Back | Back to Top Backup Button Partition Service and support 8
VAIO User Guide VPCEG1/VPCEH1/VPCEJ1/VPCEL1 Series Troubleshooting How to Use Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications © 2011 Sony Corporation Backup / Recovery BIOS Built-in storage device CD/DVD/BD Recovery VAIO computer Search Back | Back to Top Backup Button Partition Service and support 8