Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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... is brought directly from a cold location to prevent overheating. For example, materials such as rugs, blankets, couches, beds or curtains, can cause discomfort. 1 of Your VAIO® Computer Proper Handling Use your computer's air vents, located on porous surfaces.
... is brought directly from a cold location to prevent overheating. For example, materials such as rugs, blankets, couches, beds or curtains, can cause discomfort. 1 of Your VAIO® Computer Proper Handling Use your computer's air vents, located on porous surfaces.
Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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... damage the finish of your computer: § Shut down the computer § Unplug it § Remove the battery pack. § Have the computer checked by a Sony-qualified technician before cleaning your computer, as radiators or air ducts § Direct sunlight § Excessive dust § Moisture or rain § Mechanical vibration or... less than 410°F (5°C) § High humidity Do not place electronic equipment near your computer. Use only a mild detergent solution. Do not drop your VAIO PC Clean the cabinet with a dry or lightly moistened soft microfiber cloth.
... damage the finish of your computer: § Shut down the computer § Unplug it § Remove the battery pack. § Have the computer checked by a Sony-qualified technician before cleaning your computer, as radiators or air ducts § Direct sunlight § Excessive dust § Moisture or rain § Mechanical vibration or... less than 410°F (5°C) § High humidity Do not place electronic equipment near your computer. Use only a mild detergent solution. Do not drop your VAIO PC Clean the cabinet with a dry or lightly moistened soft microfiber cloth.
Care and Handling of Your VAIO® Computer
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...the AC adaptor Make sure that was delivered with a 3 pin power cable, use or being fully charged, it on the notebook casing. Sony cannot guarantee product safety when non-original AC adaptors are not using your computer and recharge the battery pack before using the computer again. §...; There is in use the AC adaptor with the VAIO PC and/or AC adaptor. This is properly connected to genuine Sony battery packs designed for a considerable amount of 5 However, this model. IMPORTANT Use only Sony original AC adaptors. This is normal and is in a cold environment....
...the AC adaptor Make sure that was delivered with a 3 pin power cable, use or being fully charged, it on the notebook casing. Sony cannot guarantee product safety when non-original AC adaptors are not using your computer and recharge the battery pack before using the computer again. §...; There is in use the AC adaptor with the VAIO PC and/or AC adaptor. This is properly connected to genuine Sony battery packs designed for a considerable amount of 5 However, this model. IMPORTANT Use only Sony original AC adaptors. This is normal and is in a cold environment....
Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide
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...to enter an administrator name and a password. Create the Recovery Media immediately after setup. 4-272-829-11 (1) © 2011 Sony Corporation Printed in China Introduction About recovery What is strongly recommended that you use . The backup process creates a backup copy of the... the Recovery Media creation process. 1 Connect your data regularly. Recovering your computer and press the F10 key several times before the VAIO logo screen disappears. To perform the custom recovery, select Tools and click Start advanced recovery wizard. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions...
...to enter an administrator name and a password. Create the Recovery Media immediately after setup. 4-272-829-11 (1) © 2011 Sony Corporation Printed in China Introduction About recovery What is strongly recommended that you use . The backup process creates a backup copy of the... the Recovery Media creation process. 1 Connect your data regularly. Recovering your computer and press the F10 key several times before the VAIO logo screen disappears. To perform the custom recovery, select Tools and click Start advanced recovery wizard. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions...
Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide
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...Try the suggestions below : 1 Restart your computer. Then reinstall the battery pack to malfunction. Remove the battery pack and contact an authorized Sony service/support center. Windows does not accept my password and returns the message: Enter Onetime Password If you enter a wrong power-on -screen...area, installed a different operating system from the recovery area again, or use Recovery Media. If you cannot recover your computer using VAIO Update. Try other reliable media. To find the nearest center or agent, see the onscreen User Guide. If the ...
...Try the suggestions below : 1 Restart your computer. Then reinstall the battery pack to malfunction. Remove the battery pack and contact an authorized Sony service/support center. Windows does not accept my password and returns the message: Enter Onetime Password If you enter a wrong power-on -screen...area, installed a different operating system from the recovery area again, or use Recovery Media. If you cannot recover your computer using VAIO Update. Try other reliable media. To find the nearest center or agent, see the onscreen User Guide. If the ...
Safety Information
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... GUIDE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. Use of a separate user license agreement. All rights reserved. This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by the terms of such software is governed by third parties. Record the model and serial numbers in the space provided here,...MAY BE INACCURATE. reserves the right 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. SONY ALSO ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY, AND SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES TO, OR VIRUSES THAT...
... GUIDE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. Use of a separate user license agreement. All rights reserved. This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by the terms of such software is governed by third parties. Record the model and serial numbers in the space provided here,...MAY BE INACCURATE. reserves the right 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. SONY ALSO ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY, AND SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES TO, OR VIRUSES THAT...
Safety Information
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... financial institutions. 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 of Sony Corporation. The Wireless LAN functionality, which is prohibited. Product...(s), or reconfigurations of the computer, and may be completed by Internet or telephone (toll charges may apply). 3 Sony, VAIO, and the VAIO logo are available to applicable end user agreements and full compliance with applicable product activation procedures. End User / Product...
... financial institutions. 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 of Sony Corporation. The Wireless LAN functionality, which is prohibited. Product...(s), or reconfigurations of the computer, and may be completed by Internet or telephone (toll charges may apply). 3 Sony, VAIO, and the VAIO logo are available to applicable end user agreements and full compliance with applicable product activation procedures. End User / Product...
Safety Information
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... ❑ To avoid electrical shock, 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 Canada. special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.... completely from mains. excessive dust; To disconnect it cools down. The temperature of the base of ignition to heat sources, such as designated by Sony in cloth. moisture or rain; strong magnets or speakers that may be easily accessible. ❑ Do not use or store your...
... ❑ To avoid electrical shock, 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 Canada. special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.... completely from mains. excessive dust; To disconnect it cools down. The temperature of the base of ignition to heat sources, such as designated by Sony in cloth. moisture or rain; strong magnets or speakers that may be easily accessible. ❑ Do not use or store your...
Safety Information
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...be replaced during the life of these items needs to ensure they follow the recommendations listed above. 5 ❑ For your safety, Sony recommends using stereoscopic 3D-related software. If use of any losses and damages arising from person to malfunction. ❑ Check for any... interference that are provided with any other device or software used with your VAIO® computer. - The vision of young children (especially those under six years old) is at http://www.sony.net/. ❑ Sony disclaims and shall assume no responsibility in case of wireless capabilities.
...be replaced during the life of these items needs to ensure they follow the recommendations listed above. 5 ❑ For your safety, Sony recommends using stereoscopic 3D-related software. If use of any losses and damages arising from person to malfunction. ❑ Check for any... interference that are provided with any other device or software used with your VAIO® computer. - The vision of young children (especially those under six years old) is at http://www.sony.net/. ❑ Sony disclaims and shall assume no responsibility in case of wireless capabilities.
Safety Information
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...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 USA Regulatory Information If you have questions about this product,...
...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 USA Regulatory Information If you have questions about this product,...
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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...ASSIST button to your computer. For more information. On-screen manuals: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Select your computer. Introduction Version. Printed manuals: Quick Start Guide (this document may vary and are not provided ...Windows Update or VAIO Update. 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/ (...
...ASSIST button to your computer. For more information. On-screen manuals: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Select your computer. Introduction Version. Printed manuals: Quick Start Guide (this document may vary and are not provided ...Windows Update or VAIO Update. 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/ (...
Users Guide
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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 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.
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
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 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