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Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this manual may look slightly different from those of your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of-the-art personal computing experience. ! External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your computer. n5 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide.
Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this manual may look slightly different from those of your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of-the-art personal computing experience. ! External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your computer. n5 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide.
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...: 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/ for customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in this manual by clicking their respective URLs beginning with http://, your computer, as well...
...: 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/ for customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in this manual by clicking their respective URLs beginning with http://, your computer, as well...
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For the detailed instructions on connection setups and modem configuration, see the manual that came with your computer. n 47 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Internet To use the Internet, you need to connect an external modem device, for example a USB telephone modem, an xDSL modem, or a cable modem, to your modem.
For the detailed instructions on connection setups and modem configuration, see the manual that came with your computer. n 47 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Internet To use the Internet, you need to connect an external modem device, for example a USB telephone modem, an xDSL modem, or a cable modem, to your modem.
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... see How do I change the sound output device. For the detailed instructions, see the manual that came with your S/PDIF device. ! To hear sound from the S/PDIF device connected ...output devices (not supplied), such as digital headphones or an AV amplifier to your computer. To connect external speakers 1 Plug the speaker cable (1) (not supplied) into the headphones jack (2) i. 2 Plug... the other end of your computer. n 57 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting External Speakers You can connect an S/PDIF device such as ...
... see How do I change the sound output device. For the detailed instructions, see the manual that came with your S/PDIF device. ! To hear sound from the S/PDIF device connected ...output devices (not supplied), such as digital headphones or an AV amplifier to your computer. To connect external speakers 1 Plug the speaker cable (1) (not supplied) into the headphones jack (2) i. 2 Plug... the other end of your computer. n 57 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting External Speakers You can connect an S/PDIF device such as ...
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...LINK device, such as a digital video camcorder. ❑ The i.LINK port on the software applications, operating system, and i.LINK- See the manual that are generally powered through i.LINK ports. ❑ The i.LINK port supports transfer rates up to 400 Mbps. n 62 N Using Peripheral ...Devices Connecting an i.LINK Device Notes on connecting i.LINK devices ❑ Your computer is not fully guaranteed. ❑ The i.LINK connection may not be available depending on your computer does not supply power to external devices that came with an i.LINK port, which you ...
...LINK device, such as a digital video camcorder. ❑ The i.LINK port on the software applications, operating system, and i.LINK- See the manual that are generally powered through i.LINK ports. ❑ The i.LINK port supports transfer rates up to 400 Mbps. n 62 N Using Peripheral ...Devices Connecting an i.LINK Device Notes on connecting i.LINK devices ❑ Your computer is not fully guaranteed. ❑ The i.LINK connection may not be available depending on your computer does not supply power to external devices that came with an i.LINK port, which you ...
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... and cause a malfunction or damage your floppy disk. Do not let them get wet. n 87 N Precautions Handling Floppy Disks ❑ Do not open the shutter manually and touch the internal components of the floppy disk. ❑ Keep floppy disks away from magnets. ❑ Keep floppy disks away from direct sunlight and...
... and cause a malfunction or damage your floppy disk. Do not let them get wet. n 87 N Precautions Handling Floppy Disks ❑ Do not open the shutter manually and touch the internal components of the floppy disk. ❑ Keep floppy disks away from magnets. ❑ Keep floppy disks away from direct sunlight and...
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... the manual that your computer is affected by distance and obstructions. n 104 N Troubleshooting Networking What should I do if I do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point? ❑ Connection capability is properly configured for more information. ❑ Make sure your computer and the access point are connected to one another. ❑ Place your computer...
... the manual that your computer is affected by distance and obstructions. n 104 N Troubleshooting Networking What should I do if I do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point? ❑ Connection capability is properly configured for more information. ❑ Make sure your computer and the access point are connected to one another. ❑ Place your computer...
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...many other access points, change the access point channel. See the manual that came with other devices are using a wireless LAN access point, the device may occur if a large file is exchanged or the computer is placed in close proximity to microwaves and cordless telephones. ❑...; Move your access point for more information. See the manual that came with your computer is connected to the access point. ❑ Make sure the access point connection is affected by distance and obstructions between...
...many other access points, change the access point channel. See the manual that came with other devices are using a wireless LAN access point, the device may occur if a large file is exchanged or the computer is placed in close proximity to microwaves and cordless telephones. ❑...; Move your access point for more information. See the manual that came with your computer is connected to the access point. ❑ Make sure the access point connection is affected by distance and obstructions between...
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...be preset to the original profile or re-enter the key on both computers so the key matches. Why does the network connection stop when I change the encryption key back to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication... uses divided frequency bands known as channels. n 106 N Troubleshooting What are using a wireless LAN access point, see connectivity information contained in the manual that came with your access point...
...be preset to the original profile or re-enter the key on both computers so the key matches. Why does the network connection stop when I change the encryption key back to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication... uses divided frequency bands known as channels. n 106 N Troubleshooting What are using a wireless LAN access point, see connectivity information contained in the manual that came with your access point...
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... of each other device's manual for more information. ❑ If the device you may not be too far apart. n 107 N Troubleshooting Bluetooth Technology What should I do if I cannot find the Bluetooth device I do if other Bluetooth devices cannot find my computer? ❑ Make sure... box. If the connected device is on the WIRELESS switch. ❑ Your computer and the device may be able to communicate with your computer. ❑ To allow other Bluetooth devices to communicate with your computer, follow these steps: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, Bluetooth ...
... of each other device's manual for more information. ❑ If the device you may not be too far apart. n 107 N Troubleshooting Bluetooth Technology What should I do if I cannot find the Bluetooth device I do if other Bluetooth devices cannot find my computer? ❑ Make sure... box. If the connected device is on the WIRELESS switch. ❑ Your computer and the device may be able to communicate with your computer. ❑ To allow other Bluetooth devices to communicate with your computer, follow these steps: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, Bluetooth ...
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... two devices, on radio wave quality, and on . n 108 N Troubleshooting What should I do if other Bluetooth devices cannot connect to my computer? ❑ Make sure the other devices are authenticated. ❑ To allow other . ❑ If the device you want to find this...communicate with your computer, follow these steps: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, Bluetooth Devices, and Bluetooth Settings. 2 Click the Options tab and select the Allow Bluetooth devices to communicate with is on the operating system or the software in use. See the other device's manual for more ...
... two devices, on radio wave quality, and on . n 108 N Troubleshooting What should I do if other Bluetooth devices cannot connect to my computer? ❑ Make sure the other devices are authenticated. ❑ To allow other . ❑ If the device you want to find this...communicate with your computer, follow these steps: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, Bluetooth Devices, and Bluetooth Settings. 2 Click the Options tab and select the Allow Bluetooth devices to communicate with is on the operating system or the software in use. See the other device's manual for more ...
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... Optical Discs Why does my computer freeze when I do not work, click Start and Computer, right-click the optical disc drive icon, and select Eject. ❑ If none of the above options work, insert a thin, straight object (such as a paper clip) in the manual eject hole on the optical ...disc drive. ❑ Try restarting your computer is trying to restart the computer. 2 Remove the disc from the optical disc drive. 3 Check the disc for instructions.
... Optical Discs Why does my computer freeze when I do not work, click Start and Computer, right-click the optical disc drive icon, and select Eject. ❑ If none of the above options work, insert a thin, straight object (such as a paper clip) in the manual eject hole on the optical ...disc drive. ❑ Try restarting your computer is trying to restart the computer. 2 Remove the disc from the optical disc drive. 3 Check the disc for instructions.
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See the manual that came with your printer for more information. ❑ If your printer is compatible with your printer, disabling the functions on your computer. ❑ You may enable printing. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Printer under Hardware and ... 3 Right-click the printer icon and select Properties. 4 Click the Ports tab. 5 Click to install the printer driver software before you use your computer may need to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box. 6 Click OK. n 117 N Troubleshooting Printing What should I do if I cannot print ...
See the manual that came with your printer for more information. ❑ If your printer is compatible with your printer, disabling the functions on your computer. ❑ You may enable printing. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Printer under Hardware and ... 3 Right-click the printer icon and select Properties. 4 Click the Ports tab. 5 Click to install the printer driver software before you use your computer may need to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box. 6 Click OK. n 117 N Troubleshooting Printing What should I do if I cannot print ...
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... volume controls by clicking the volume icon on the keyboard. Press the button once again. ❑ The volume may have been incorrectly configured. See the manual that has its own volume control, make sure the volume control is turned up the volume loud enough to hear sound. ❑ If your speakers... power, make sure the speakers are connected to off. ❑ The muting button on the keyboard may have been turned off with your speakers for computer use. ❑ If your speakers are properly connected and the volume is properly set the button to a power source.
... volume controls by clicking the volume icon on the keyboard. Press the button once again. ❑ The volume may have been incorrectly configured. See the manual that has its own volume control, make sure the volume control is turned up the volume loud enough to hear sound. ❑ If your speakers... power, make sure the speakers are connected to off. ❑ The muting button on the keyboard may have been turned off with your speakers for computer use. ❑ If your speakers are properly connected and the volume is properly set the button to a power source.
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...compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to establish an i.LINK connection may not be securely plugged into the port on your computer or camcorder. To turn off the Windows startup sound, follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel...to designate that came with each other. Unplug the cable, and plug it in once again. See the manual that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. See Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 62) for more ...appears stating that the i.LINK device is a trademark of Sony Corporation used only to cancel the Play Windows Startup sound check box. 5 Click OK.
...compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to establish an i.LINK connection may not be securely plugged into the port on your computer or camcorder. To turn off the Windows startup sound, follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel...to designate that came with each other. Unplug the cable, and plug it in once again. See the manual that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. See Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 62) for more ...appears stating that the i.LINK device is a trademark of Sony Corporation used only to cancel the Play Windows Startup sound check box. 5 Click OK.
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... software before you connect the device. ❑ Try connecting a simple, low-powered device such as a mouse to test if the port is turned on your computer. We recommend you connect the device directly to the specific port you used the first time you connected the device. ❑ See the... manual that came with your computer without a hub. If you are using another USB port on and using its own power supply. The driver could be installed to your USB...
... software before you connect the device. ❑ Try connecting a simple, low-powered device such as a mouse to test if the port is turned on your computer. We recommend you connect the device directly to the specific port you used the first time you connected the device. ❑ See the... manual that came with your computer without a hub. If you are using another USB port on and using its own power supply. The driver could be installed to your USB...
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... customers in USA http://www.sony.ca/support/ for customers in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in the sequence listed below. 1 VAIO Computer Documentation This on-screen User Guide (this manual) and the printed Welcome mat provide...
... customers in USA http://www.sony.ca/support/ for customers in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in the sequence listed below. 1 VAIO Computer Documentation This on-screen User Guide (this manual) and the printed Welcome mat provide...
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MultiMediaCard is a trademark. All other names of systems, products, and services are trademarks of their respective owners. See the online specifications to change without notice. n 145 N Trademarks SD Logo is a trademark of MultiMediaCard Association. Features and specifications are trademarks of their respective owners. SDHC Logo is available for your model. All other trademarks are subject to find out what software is a trademark. In the manual, the ™ or ® marks may not be specified.
MultiMediaCard is a trademark. All other names of systems, products, and services are trademarks of their respective owners. See the online specifications to change without notice. n 145 N Trademarks SD Logo is a trademark of MultiMediaCard Association. Features and specifications are trademarks of their respective owners. SDHC Logo is available for your model. All other trademarks are subject to find out what software is a trademark. In the manual, the ™ or ® marks may not be specified.
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...ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF. SONY ALSO ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY, AND SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES TO, OR VIRUSES THAT MAY INFECT, YOUR COMPUTER EQUIPMENT, OR OTHER PROPERTY ON ACCOUNT OF ...SONY CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. Refer to the terms and conditions of the software may not be transported or used outside the United States. Use of such software is subject to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO...
...ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF. SONY ALSO ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY, AND SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES TO, OR VIRUSES THAT MAY INFECT, YOUR COMPUTER EQUIPMENT, OR OTHER PROPERTY ON ACCOUNT OF ...SONY CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. Refer to the terms and conditions of the software may not be transported or used outside the United States. Use of such software is subject to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO...