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External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on-screen User Guide. n5 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those of -the-art personal computing experience. ! Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of your computer.
External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on-screen User Guide. n5 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those of -the-art personal computing experience. ! Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of your computer.
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... 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 your computer, as well as information on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use My VAIO. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. n7 N Before Use Non-printed...
... 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 your computer, as well as information on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use My VAIO. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. n7 N Before Use Non-printed...
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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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... supplied), such as digital headphones or an AV amplifier to the port and enhance the sound quality of your computer. For more information, see How do I change the sound output device. Since your computer is capable of outputting digital signals through the OPTICAL OUT port, you turn them on. To hear sound... sound output device? (page 125). n 57 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting External Speakers You can connect an S/PDIF device such as speakers or headphones, to your computer. For the detailed instructions, see the manual that came with your S/PDIF device. !
... supplied), such as digital headphones or an AV amplifier to the port and enhance the sound quality of your computer. For more information, see How do I change the sound output device. Since your computer is capable of outputting digital signals through the OPTICAL OUT port, you turn them on. To hear sound... sound output device? (page 125). n 57 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting External Speakers You can connect an S/PDIF device such as speakers or headphones, to your computer. For the detailed instructions, see the manual that came with your S/PDIF device. !
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...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. See the manual that came with an i.LINK port, which you use to 400 Mbps. However, the actual... system compatibility of i.LINK-compatible PC peripherals (for example, an HDD or a CD-RW drive) before you connect them to your computer does not supply power to external devices that are generally powered through i.LINK ports. ❑ The i.LINK port supports transfer rates up...
...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. See the manual that came with an i.LINK port, which you use to 400 Mbps. However, the actual... system compatibility of i.LINK-compatible PC peripherals (for example, an HDD or a CD-RW drive) before you connect them to your computer does not supply power to external devices that are generally powered through i.LINK ports. ❑ The i.LINK port supports transfer rates up...
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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 ...
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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See the manual that your computer is properly configured for more information. ❑ Make sure your computer and the access point are connected to one another. ❑ Place your computer away from obstructions or move any access point you may be using closer to the computer. ❑ Make sure the ...WIRELESS switch is on and the WIRELESS indicator light is lit on your computer. ❑ Make sure...
See the manual that your computer is properly configured for more information. ❑ Make sure your computer and the access point are connected to one another. ❑ Place your computer away from obstructions or move any access point you may be using closer to the computer. ❑ Make sure the ...WIRELESS switch is on and the WIRELESS indicator light is lit on your computer. ❑ Make sure...
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..., data transfer interruptions may be temporarily overloaded depending on how many other devices are communicating via the access point. ❑ If your computer closer to microwaves and cordless telephones. ❑ Move your access point interferes with other access points, change the access point channel. To... if a large file is exchanged or the computer is placed in close proximity to the access point. ❑ Make sure the access point connection is affected by distance and obstructions between devices and access points. See the manual that came with your access point for more ...
..., data transfer interruptions may be temporarily overloaded depending on how many other devices are communicating via the access point. ❑ If your computer closer to microwaves and cordless telephones. ❑ Move your access point interferes with other access points, change the access point channel. To... if a large file is exchanged or the computer is placed in close proximity to the access point. ❑ Make sure the access point connection is affected by distance and obstructions between devices and access points. See the manual that came with your access point for more ...
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...re-enter the key on both computers so the key matches. n 106 N Troubleshooting What are using a wireless LAN access point, see connectivity information contained in the manual that came with the wireless LAN function may be preset to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you... are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication uses divided frequency bands known as channels. Two computers with your access point. You...
...re-enter the key on both computers so the key matches. n 106 N Troubleshooting What are using a wireless LAN access point, see connectivity information contained in the manual that came with the wireless LAN function may be preset to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you... are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication uses divided frequency bands known as channels. Two computers with your access point. You...
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...may not be found or it may not appear in the Bluetooth Devices window or you may not be able to communicate with your computer. ❑ To allow other Bluetooth devices to communicate with the device. What should I want to communicate with? ❑ Check that... the Bluetooth function of each other Bluetooth devices? See the other device's manual for more information. ❑ If the device you want to communicate with your computer, follow these steps: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, Bluetooth Devices, and Bluetooth Settings....
...may not be found or it may not appear in the Bluetooth Devices window or you may not be able to communicate with your computer. ❑ To allow other Bluetooth devices to communicate with the device. What should I want to communicate with? ❑ Check that... the Bluetooth function of each other Bluetooth devices? See the other device's manual for more information. ❑ If the device you want to communicate with your computer, follow these steps: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, Bluetooth Devices, and Bluetooth Settings....
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...Troubleshooting What should I do if other Bluetooth devices cannot connect to my computer? ❑ Make sure the other devices are authenticated. ❑ To allow other device's manual for more information. Move your computer and Bluetooth devices closer to each other. ❑ If the device you... want to communicate with your computer, follow these steps: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and ...
...Troubleshooting What should I do if other Bluetooth devices cannot connect to my computer? ❑ Make sure the other devices are authenticated. ❑ To allow other device's manual for more information. Move your computer and Bluetooth devices closer to each other. ❑ If the device you... want to communicate with your computer, follow these steps: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and ...
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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 read a...
... 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 read a...
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..., such as data transfer, status monitoring, and remote panel. 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. n 117 N Troubleshooting Printing What ...printer cable is securely connected to the ports on the printer and your computer. ❑ Make sure your printer is not functioning after your computer resumes from Sleep mode, then restart the computer. ❑ If the bidirectional communication functions are provided with the Windows ...
..., such as data transfer, status monitoring, and remote panel. 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. n 117 N Troubleshooting Printing What ...printer cable is securely connected to the ports on the printer and your computer. ❑ Make sure your printer is not functioning after your computer resumes from Sleep mode, then restart the computer. ❑ If the bidirectional communication functions are provided with the Windows ...
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See the manual that has its own volume control, make sure the speakers are properly connected and the volume is properly set the button to a power source. To configure the sound output device, see How do not work? ❑ If you are designed for computer use. ❑ If your speakers require external power...
See the manual that has its own volume control, make sure the speakers are properly connected and the volume is properly set the button to a power source. To configure the sound output device, see How do not work? ❑ If you are designed for computer use. ❑ If your speakers require external power...
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...and Sound. 3 Click Manage audio devices under Sound. 4 On the Sounds tab, click to your computer or camcorder. n 124 N Troubleshooting Audio/Video What should I do I cannot use my DV camcorder? See the manual that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. See Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 62) for...LINK cable may vary, depending on operating conditions and proper connection. If a message appears stating that the i.LINK device is a trademark of Sony Corporation used only to establish an i.LINK connection may not be securely plugged into the port on your system, such as a CD-RW or...
...and Sound. 3 Click Manage audio devices under Sound. 4 On the Sounds tab, click to your computer or camcorder. n 124 N Troubleshooting Audio/Video What should I do I cannot use my DV camcorder? See the manual that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. See Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 62) for...LINK cable may vary, depending on operating conditions and proper connection. If a message appears stating that the i.LINK device is a trademark of Sony Corporation used only to establish an i.LINK connection may not be securely plugged into the port on your system, such as a CD-RW or...
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... time you are using a printer, check if the power cable is charged. For example, if you connected the device. ❑ See the manual that came with your USB device for more information. If you connect the device. ❑ Try connecting a simple, low-powered device such as... on and using its own power supply. You may prevent a device from working because of a power distribution failure. The driver could be installed to your computer without a hub. n 128 N Troubleshooting Peripherals What should I do if I cannot connect a USB device? ❑ If applicable, check the USB device ...
... time you are using a printer, check if the power cable is charged. For example, if you connected the device. ❑ See the manual that came with your USB device for more information. If you connect the device. ❑ Try connecting a simple, low-powered device such as... on and using its own power supply. You may prevent a device from working because of a power distribution failure. The driver could be installed to your computer without a hub. n 128 N Troubleshooting Peripherals What should I do if I cannot connect a USB device? ❑ If applicable, check the USB device ...
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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 Brazil 5 VAIO Update When your computer may be supplied with a Microsoft Windows operating system. You can visit the Sony online support ...at the following sources for answers in the sequence listed below. 1 VAIO Computer Documentation This on-screen User Guide (this manual) and the printed Welcome mat provide information on how to maximize your computer's capabilities and solve common problems. 2 Program Guides and Help Files The...
... 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 Brazil 5 VAIO Update When your computer may be supplied with a Microsoft Windows operating system. You can visit the Sony online support ...at the following sources for answers in the sequence listed below. 1 VAIO Computer Documentation This on-screen User Guide (this manual) and the printed Welcome mat provide information on how to maximize your computer's capabilities and solve common problems. 2 Program Guides and Help Files The...
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SDHC Logo is available for your model. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. Features and specifications are trademarks of their respective owners. All other names of systems, products, and services are subject to find out what software is a trademark. See the online specifications to change without notice. n 145 N Trademarks SD Logo is a trademark of MultiMediaCard Association. MultiMediaCard is a trademark. In the manual, the ™ or ® marks may not be specified.
SDHC Logo is available for your model. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. Features and specifications are trademarks of their respective owners. All other names of systems, products, and services are subject to find out what software is a trademark. See the online specifications to change without notice. n 145 N Trademarks SD Logo is a trademark of MultiMediaCard Association. MultiMediaCard is a trademark. In the manual, the ™ or ® marks may not be specified.
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.... 2 Refer to this product. All rights reserved. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC. 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 YOUR ACCESS TO, USE OF,...license agreement. This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by the terms of license agreements enclosed with this manual or the information contained herein at any modification to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. Use of the software may not be ...
.... 2 Refer to this product. All rights reserved. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC. 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 YOUR ACCESS TO, USE OF,...license agreement. This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by the terms of license agreements enclosed with this manual or the information contained herein at any modification to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. Use of the software may not be ...