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... information about , and that information will be displayed in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to learn more about your computer. This user guide provides detailed information on your purchase of using your new VAIO computer, from keyboard functions to preinstalled software programs. In the... left navigation window, click the topics you want to the online VAIO® Computer User Guide. View the Electronic Flyer, which lists your computer's hardware specifications and preinstalled software information, such ...
... information about , and that information will be displayed in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to learn more about your computer. This user guide provides detailed information on your purchase of using your new VAIO computer, from keyboard functions to preinstalled software programs. In the... left navigation window, click the topics you want to the online VAIO® Computer User Guide. View the Electronic Flyer, which lists your computer's hardware specifications and preinstalled software information, such ...
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It also describes ways you can efficiently utilize the battery as a power source. Using AC Power Using the Battery Conserving Battery Power Page 2 Powering Your Computer Your VAIO® computer comes with a battery and an AC adapter. This chapter explains how to install and use these supplied accessories to power your computer.
It also describes ways you can efficiently utilize the battery as a power source. Using AC Power Using the Battery Conserving Battery Power Page 2 Powering Your Computer Your VAIO® computer comes with a battery and an AC adapter. This chapter explains how to install and use these supplied accessories to power your computer.
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.... Double blink The battery is not charged at temperatures between 50°F and 80°F (10°C to the computer. The battery supplied with your VAIO® Computer Specifications on or off . Off The computer is completely or partially discharged. The lithium-ion battery supplied with your battery. Battery Indicators Battery...
.... Double blink The battery is not charged at temperatures between 50°F and 80°F (10°C to the computer. The battery supplied with your VAIO® Computer Specifications on or off . Off The computer is completely or partially discharged. The lithium-ion battery supplied with your battery. Battery Indicators Battery...
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Internet and Network Connections Internet Connections Network Connections Connecting Another VAIO Computer Page 19
Internet and Network Connections Internet Connections Network Connections Connecting Another VAIO Computer Page 19
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Internet Connections This section describes the basic steps for setting up your dial-up an Ethernet Internet connection Customizing your VAIO® computer, use online services, and gain access to Sony Computing Support. Setting up a dial-up Internet connection Setting up or Ethernet connection to the Internet and choosing an...
Internet Connections This section describes the basic steps for setting up your dial-up an Ethernet Internet connection Customizing your VAIO® computer, use online services, and gain access to Sony Computing Support. Setting up a dial-up Internet connection Setting up or Ethernet connection to the Internet and choosing an...
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Plug one end of the telephone cable into place. 3. Some of your printed VAIO® Computer Quick Start. 2. If you connect a telephone cable coming through a splitter, the modem or connected device may result in excess electrical current and could ...
Plug one end of the telephone cable into place. 3. Some of your printed VAIO® Computer Quick Start. 2. If you connect a telephone cable coming through a splitter, the modem or connected device may result in excess electrical current and could ...
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and the other into your printed VAIO® Computer Quick Start. Locate the Ethernet port on your computer to All Programs, Accessories, Communications, and click New Connection Wizard. Plug one end of ...
and the other into your printed VAIO® Computer Quick Start. Locate the Ethernet port on your computer to All Programs, Accessories, Communications, and click New Connection Wizard. Plug one end of ...
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...Connection on the Wireless Network Switch 3. Make sure an access point is set up . You can connect to http://www.sonystyle.com/vaio. Each device communicates directly with a built-in mini PCI card that accompanied the access point for wireless connections. You can operate multiple... computers more information on Sony Wireless LAN, go to a LAN through a wireless (radio) connection. The Wireless Network Connection dialog box Page 30 For more freely...
...Connection on the Wireless Network Switch 3. Make sure an access point is set up . You can connect to http://www.sonystyle.com/vaio. Each device communicates directly with a built-in mini PCI card that accompanied the access point for wireless connections. You can operate multiple... computers more information on Sony Wireless LAN, go to a LAN through a wireless (radio) connection. The Wireless Network Connection dialog box Page 30 For more freely...
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... ts with an i.LI N K c onnec tor may vary, depending on operating c onditions and proper c onnec tion. Connecting Another VAIO Computer The preinstalled Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system enables you to connect a compatible i.LINK®1 cable (not supplied) between your... VAIO® computer and another compatible computer. Connecting VAIO computers Disconnecting VAIO computers Frequently asked questions 1 i.LI N K is a trademark of Sony us ed to des ignate that c ame with eac h other...
... ts with an i.LI N K c onnec tor may vary, depending on operating c onditions and proper c onnec tion. Connecting Another VAIO Computer The preinstalled Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system enables you to connect a compatible i.LINK®1 cable (not supplied) between your... VAIO® computer and another compatible computer. Connecting VAIO computers Disconnecting VAIO computers Frequently asked questions 1 i.LI N K is a trademark of Sony us ed to des ignate that c ame with eac h other...
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...he c omputers in this unique name to differentiate the two computers once they are displayed in the Other Places menu. Connecting VAIO computers When you connect two VAIO computers, you finish the Network Setup Wizard on-screen instructions, click Start on the Windows® taskbar and click My Computer... a unique computer name for each computer. 2. Connecting Another Com puter* * T his graphic is for the two networked computers. 6. To connect VAIO computers 1. Page 39 You can use this graphic may not res emble the model you are prompted, type in the Network Tasks menu. When you...
...he c omputers in this unique name to differentiate the two computers once they are displayed in the Other Places menu. Connecting VAIO computers When you connect two VAIO computers, you finish the Network Setup Wizard on-screen instructions, click Start on the Windows® taskbar and click My Computer... a unique computer name for each computer. 2. Connecting Another Com puter* * T his graphic is for the two networked computers. 6. To connect VAIO computers 1. Page 39 You can use this graphic may not res emble the model you are prompted, type in the Network Tasks menu. When you...
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To disconnect VAIO computer when the computers are on or off Unplug the i.LINK cable from the i.LINK port on each computer. To disconnect VAIO computers when the computers are shared with the connected computers. 2. Close all open files that are on each computer. Page 40 Unplug the i.LINK® cable from the i.LINK port on 1. Disconnecting VAIO computers You can disconnect two VAIO® computers when the computers are off .
To disconnect VAIO computer when the computers are on or off Unplug the i.LINK cable from the i.LINK port on each computer. To disconnect VAIO computers when the computers are shared with the connected computers. 2. Close all open files that are on each computer. Page 40 Unplug the i.LINK® cable from the i.LINK port on 1. Disconnecting VAIO computers You can disconnect two VAIO® computers when the computers are off .
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T he i.LI N K c onnec tion may not recognize an i.LINK1 connection if the i.LINK cable is a trademark of Sony us ed only to both computers. Frequently asked questions Why can't I E E E 1 3 9 4 c onnec tion. If neither computer responds after a ...N K devic es . Before c onnec ting c ompatible i.LI N K P C peripherals to the doc umentation that a produc t c ontains an I establish a connection between two VAIO computers? Your computer may vary, depending on operating c onditions and proper c onnec tion. Disconnect the i.LINK cable and securely reconnect it to des ignate...
T he i.LI N K c onnec tion may not recognize an i.LINK1 connection if the i.LINK cable is a trademark of Sony us ed only to both computers. Frequently asked questions Why can't I E E E 1 3 9 4 c onnec tion. If neither computer responds after a ...N K devic es . Before c onnec ting c ompatible i.LI N K P C peripherals to the doc umentation that a produc t c ontains an I establish a connection between two VAIO computers? Your computer may vary, depending on operating c onditions and proper c onnec tion. Disconnect the i.LINK cable and securely reconnect it to des ignate...
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... it is equipped with Removable Storage. Copying files to a CD-RW or CD-R You can copy files to CD-R or CD-RW discs if your VAIO® computer is installed on the CD Writing Wizard. To copy files to CD. 8. CD Driv e 2. Close Windows Explorer. 5. Before you want to copy and...
... it is equipped with Removable Storage. Copying files to a CD-RW or CD-R You can copy files to CD-R or CD-RW discs if your VAIO® computer is installed on the CD Writing Wizard. To copy files to CD. 8. CD Driv e 2. Close Windows Explorer. 5. Before you want to copy and...
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... of the printer cable into the Printer port on your computer. To connect a USB printer 1. Connecting a USB Printer See the guide that accompanied your printed VAIO® Computer Quick Start. 2. To connect a printer (port replicators only) 1. Plug the printer cable into the port on . Turn the printer on the printer. The...
... of the printer cable into the Printer port on your computer. To connect a USB printer 1. Connecting a USB Printer See the guide that accompanied your printed VAIO® Computer Quick Start. 2. To connect a printer (port replicators only) 1. Plug the printer cable into the port on . Turn the printer on the printer. The...
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Page 67 Selecting Memory Stick media Your VAIO® computer is equipped with a Memory Stick® slot that supports certain types of Memory Stick® media.
Page 67 Selecting Memory Stick media Your VAIO® computer is equipped with a Memory Stick® slot that supports certain types of Memory Stick® media.
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... to prevent unauthorized duplication or playback. The Memory Stick media does not provide MagicGate technology or high-speed data transfer. Currently, Sony® SonicStage and OpenMG software are available, but compatibility with your hard disk drive and then play back the file. Protected ... transfer features when used with the new Memory Stick PRO media. VAIO® computers support Memory Stick PRO media for exchanging and sharing digital data with SonicStage or OpenMG software. Sony suggests using Sony® MagicGate technology. The following types of Memory Stick media are...
... to prevent unauthorized duplication or playback. The Memory Stick media does not provide MagicGate technology or high-speed data transfer. Currently, Sony® SonicStage and OpenMG software are available, but compatibility with your hard disk drive and then play back the file. Protected ... transfer features when used with the new Memory Stick PRO media. VAIO® computers support Memory Stick PRO media for exchanging and sharing digital data with SonicStage or OpenMG software. Sony suggests using Sony® MagicGate technology. The following types of Memory Stick media are...
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...; XP Professional operating system. Using the Multilingual User Interface Language Option (Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional only) After you have initially setup your new VAIO® computer, you can also change the language displayed in Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional operating system. The multilingual user interface (MUI) language option...
...; XP Professional operating system. Using the Multilingual User Interface Language Option (Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional only) After you have initially setup your new VAIO® computer, you can also change the language displayed in Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional operating system. The multilingual user interface (MUI) language option...
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... menu. Shift+ +M Returns all displayed windows. Fn+ +Insert Displays the System Properties window. Combinations and functions with the Windows key Combination Function +F1 Displays the VAIO Help and Support Center window. +Tab Switches the selected button on the taskbar. +D Displays the desktop. +E Displays the Windows Explorer window. +F Displays the Search Results...
... menu. Shift+ +M Returns all displayed windows. Fn+ +Insert Displays the System Properties window. Combinations and functions with the Windows key Combination Function +F1 Displays the VAIO Help and Support Center window. +Tab Switches the selected button on the taskbar. +D Displays the desktop. +E Displays the Windows Explorer window. +F Displays the Search Results...
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... or keyboard for more information Connecting a USB Mouse or Keyboard Page 86 See "Locating Controls and Ports" in the "Setting Up" chapter of your printed VAIO® Computer Quick Start. (One USB port supports one USB connection.) 2. See Frequently asked questions for more information. If you connect the mouse or keyboard...
... or keyboard for more information Connecting a USB Mouse or Keyboard Page 86 See "Locating Controls and Ports" in the "Setting Up" chapter of your printed VAIO® Computer Quick Start. (One USB port supports one USB connection.) 2. See Frequently asked questions for more information. If you connect the mouse or keyboard...
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... Removing PC Cards Connecting and disconnecting PC Card drives Frequently asked questions Page 97 You do not need to turn off your VAIO® Computer Specifications for Type III PC Cards. These slots are compatible with your computer has more PC Card slots. If your computer. See your...
... Removing PC Cards Connecting and disconnecting PC Card drives Frequently asked questions Page 97 You do not need to turn off your VAIO® Computer Specifications for Type III PC Cards. These slots are compatible with your computer has more PC Card slots. If your computer. See your...