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...-bit operating system. External views illustrated in the information when your computer. n5 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this manual may find differences in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of-the-art personal computing experience. ! Information in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on-screen User Guide.
...-bit operating system. External views illustrated in the information when your computer. n5 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this manual may find differences in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of-the-art personal computing experience. ! Information in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on-screen User Guide.
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...Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. n7 N Before Use Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this manual by clicking their respective URLs beginning with http://, your computer must be connected to the Internet. ❑ Specifications ...VAIO computer. The online specifications describe the hardware and software configurations of your computer. Explains features of your entire hard disk drive to the Sony online support web site at the following URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://www.sony....
...Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. n7 N Before Use Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this manual by clicking their respective URLs beginning with http://, your computer must be connected to the Internet. ❑ Specifications ...VAIO computer. The online specifications describe the hardware and software configurations of your computer. Explains features of your entire hard disk drive to the Sony online support web site at the following URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://www.sony....
User Guide
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... Line (DSL) ❑ Cable modem ❑ Satellite ❑ Dial-up For detailed information on connection setups and modem configuration, see the manual that came with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) and set up devices required for more information. ! See Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...(page 49) for connecting your modem. To connect to the Internet, you connect your computer. n 47 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Internet Before using the wireless LAN function, you need to set up the wireless LAN network. The following types...
... Line (DSL) ❑ Cable modem ❑ Satellite ❑ Dial-up For detailed information on connection setups and modem configuration, see the manual that came with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) and set up devices required for more information. ! See Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...(page 49) for connecting your modem. To connect to the Internet, you connect your computer. n 47 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Internet Before using the wireless LAN function, you need to set up the wireless LAN network. The following types...
User Guide
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... the detailed instructions, see the manual that came with your computer. n 58 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting External Speakers You can connect an S/PDIF device such as speakers or headphones, to your S/PDIF device. ! To connect external .... To hear sound from the S/PDIF device connected to the OPTICAL OUT port, you need to the port and enhance the sound quality of your computer is capable of the speakers before you can connect external sound output devices (not supplied), such as digital headphones or an AV amplifier to change...
... the detailed instructions, see the manual that came with your computer. n 58 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting External Speakers You can connect an S/PDIF device such as speakers or headphones, to your S/PDIF device. ! To connect external .... To hear sound from the S/PDIF device connected to the OPTICAL OUT port, you need to the port and enhance the sound quality of your computer is capable of the speakers before you can connect external sound output devices (not supplied), such as digital headphones or an AV amplifier to change...
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...the software applications, operating system, and i.LINK- n 63 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 in some countries or areas. ❑ An i.LINK connection with other ... power, be sure to connect it to a power source. ❑ The i.LINK port supports transfer rates up to an external device. See the manual that came with an i.LINK port, which you use to connect an i.LINK device, such as a digital video camcorder. ❑ The i.LINK...
...the software applications, operating system, and i.LINK- n 63 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 in some countries or areas. ❑ An i.LINK connection with other ... power, be sure to connect it to a power source. ❑ The i.LINK port supports transfer rates up to an external device. See the manual that came with an i.LINK port, which you use to connect an i.LINK device, such as a digital video camcorder. ❑ The i.LINK...
User Guide
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... that the label is properly affixed. When you are not using your floppy disk. n 88 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...
... that the label is properly affixed. When you are not using your floppy disk. n 88 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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...manual that came with your access point for more information. ❑ Make sure your computer and the access point are connected to one another. ❑ Place your computer away from obstacles or move any other devices are using a wireless LAN access point, the device may be using closer to the computer... option may be using closer to the computer. ❑ Make sure your access point for more information. ❑ Make sure Maximum Performance is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in the Power Options window. See the manual that came with other option may result in...
...manual that came with your access point for more information. ❑ Make sure your computer and the access point are connected to one another. ❑ Place your computer away from obstacles or move any other devices are using a wireless LAN access point, the device may be using closer to the computer... option may be using closer to the computer. ❑ Make sure your access point for more information. ❑ Make sure Maximum Performance is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in the Power Options window. See the manual that came with other option may result in...
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...the settings. Selecting any other option may occur if a large file is exchanged or the computer is placed in close proximity to microwaves and cordless telephones. ❑ Move your computer closer to the access point. ❑ Make sure the access point connection is connected to ...an access point, data transfer interruptions may result in a communication failure. See 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...
...the settings. Selecting any other option may occur if a large file is exchanged or the computer is placed in close proximity to microwaves and cordless telephones. ❑ Move your computer closer to the access point. ❑ Make sure the access point connection is connected to ...an access point, data transfer interruptions may result in a communication failure. See 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...
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... the device may not be able to communicate with ? ❑ Check that the Bluetooth function of each other Bluetooth devices to find this computer check box. See the online specifications to communicate with the device. Wireless Bluetooth technology works best when the devices are within 33 feet (10... meters) of the device you may not be too far apart. What should I do if I do if other device's manual for more information. ❑ If the device you want to communicate with the Bluetooth function only. See the other Bluetooth devices cannot find my...
... the device may not be able to communicate with ? ❑ Check that the Bluetooth function of each other Bluetooth devices to find this computer check box. See the online specifications to communicate with the device. Wireless Bluetooth technology works best when the devices are within 33 feet (10... meters) of the device you may not be too far apart. What should I do if I do if other device's manual for more information. ❑ If the device you want to communicate with the Bluetooth function only. See the other Bluetooth devices cannot find my...
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...on the operating system or the software in use. 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 Bluetooth devices to communicate with is already communicating with another ...❑ If the device you want to find this computer check box. ❑ The data transfer distance can be shorter than 33 feet (10 meters) depending on existing obstacles between the two devices, on radio wave quality, and on . See the other device's manual for more information.
...on the operating system or the software in use. 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 Bluetooth devices to communicate with is already communicating with another ...❑ If the device you want to find this computer check box. ❑ The data transfer distance can be shorter than 33 feet (10 meters) depending on existing obstacles between the two devices, on radio wave quality, and on . See the other device's manual for more information.
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...Troubleshooting 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 ...
...Troubleshooting 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 ...
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...icon and select Properties. 4 Click the Ports tab. 5 Click to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box. 6 Click OK. See the manual that came with your printer for more information. ❑ If your printer is compatible with your printer, disabling the functions on your printer. ...the 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 operating...
...icon and select Properties. 4 Click the Ports tab. 5 Click to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box. 6 Click OK. See the manual that came with your printer for more information. ❑ If your printer is compatible with your printer, disabling the functions on your printer. ...the 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 operating...
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..., make sure the volume control is turned up the volume loud enough to off by the volume down button on the keyboard. See the manual that has its own volume control, make sure the speakers are designed for more information. ❑ Check the Windows volume controls by clicking ... device, see How do I do if my external speakers do not work? ❑ If you are using a program that came with your speakers for computer use. ❑ If your speakers are connected to hear sound. ❑ Make sure your speakers have been incorrectly configured. Press the button once again. ...
..., make sure the volume control is turned up the volume loud enough to off by the volume down button on the keyboard. See the manual that has its own volume control, make sure the speakers are designed for more information. ❑ Check the Windows volume controls by clicking ... device, see How do I do if my external speakers do not work? ❑ If you are using a program that came with your speakers for computer use. ❑ If your speakers are connected to hear sound. ❑ Make sure your speakers have been incorrectly configured. Press the button once again. ...
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See the manual that came with each other. n 124 N Troubleshooting Audio/Video What should I...a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. The procedure to designate 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 operating conditions ...and proper connection. Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to your computer or camcorder. Not all products with an i.LINK connection can communicate with your compatible i.LINK device for...
See the manual that came with each other. n 124 N Troubleshooting Audio/Video What should I...a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. The procedure to designate 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 operating conditions ...and proper connection. Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to your computer or camcorder. Not all products with an i.LINK connection can communicate with your compatible i.LINK device for...
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... you used the first time you connect the device directly to test if the port is turned on your computer. We recommend you connected the device. ❑ See the manual that came with your computer without a hub. For example, if you are using its own power supply. You may prevent a device from working...
... you used the first time you connect the device directly to test if the port is turned on your computer. We recommend you connected the device. ❑ See the manual that came with your computer without a hub. For example, if you are using its own power supply. You may prevent a device from working...
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... preinstalled with individual help files. n 130 N Support Options Support Options This section provides support information about your VAIO computer and the preinstalled software programs. Sony Support Information 1 VAIO Computer Documentation This on-screen User Guide (this manual) and the printed Quick Start Guide provide information on how to information on commonly encountered problems. Type a description of...
... preinstalled with individual help files. n 130 N Support Options Support Options This section provides support information about your VAIO computer and the preinstalled software programs. Sony Support Information 1 VAIO Computer Documentation This on-screen User Guide (this manual) and the printed Quick Start Guide provide information on how to information on commonly encountered problems. Type a description of...
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All other names of systems, products, and services are trademarks of their respective owners. In the manual, the ™ or ® marks may not be specified. Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. n 135 N Trademarks All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners.
All other names of systems, products, and services are trademarks of their respective owners. In the manual, the ™ or ® marks may not be specified. Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. n 135 N Trademarks All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners.
Safety Information
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...not necessarily be transported or used outside the United States. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC. Use of such software is subject to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR SPECIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER BASED ON... TORT, CONTRACT, OR OTHERWISE, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE...
...not necessarily be transported or used outside the United States. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC. Use of such software is subject to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR SPECIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER BASED ON... TORT, CONTRACT, OR OTHERWISE, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE...