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... technology in the supplied manuals including this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of the VAIO computers with the 64-bit operating system. External views illustrated in the information when your computer comes preinstalled with the Microsoft® Windows Vista® 32-bit operating system. You may find differences in this manual may look slightly...
... technology in the supplied manuals including this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of the VAIO computers with the 64-bit operating system. External views illustrated in the information when your computer comes preinstalled with the Microsoft® Windows Vista® 32-bit operating system. You may find differences in this manual may look slightly...
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... the following URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://www.sony.ca/support/ for customers in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/LA/ for customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ for customers in this manual by clicking their respective URLs beginning with http://, your VAIO computer.
... the following URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://www.sony.ca/support/ for customers in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/LA/ for customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ for customers in this manual by clicking their respective URLs beginning with http://, your VAIO computer.
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...you connect your computer to the Internet, be available from your ISP: ❑ Fiber to the Home (FTTH) ❑ Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) ❑ Cable modem ❑ Satellite ❑ Dial-up For detailed information on connection setups and modem configuration, see the manual that came with .... For the detailed instructions on devices required for the Internet and how to connect your computer to the Internet, ask your ISP. ✍ To connect your computer. n 47 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Internet Before using the wireless LAN function, you need to sign up with ...
...you connect your computer to the Internet, be available from your ISP: ❑ Fiber to the Home (FTTH) ❑ Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) ❑ Cable modem ❑ Satellite ❑ Dial-up For detailed information on connection setups and modem configuration, see the manual that came with .... For the detailed instructions on devices required for the Internet and how to connect your computer to the Internet, ask your ISP. ✍ To connect your computer. n 47 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Internet Before using the wireless LAN function, you need to sign up with ...
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... 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. For the detailed instructions, see the manual that came with your S/PDIF device. ! To hear sound from the S/PDIF device connected to the... sound output device? (page 125). n 58 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting External Speakers You can connect an S/PDIF device such as speakers or headphones, to your computer.
... 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. For the detailed instructions, see the manual that came with your S/PDIF device. ! To hear sound from the S/PDIF device connected to the... sound output device? (page 125). n 58 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting External Speakers You can connect an S/PDIF device such as speakers or headphones, to your computer.
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... external device. ❑ The optional i.LINK cables may not be available depending on the software applications, operating system, and i.LINK- See the manual that came with other compatible devices is equipped with an i.LINK port, which you use to connect an i.LINK device, such as a digital ...video camcorder. ❑ The i.LINK port on your computer. compatible devices you can use . However, the actual transfer rate depends on the transfer rate of i.LINK-compatible PC peripherals (for example, an HDD...
... external device. ❑ The optional i.LINK cables may not be available depending on the software applications, operating system, and i.LINK- See the manual that came with other compatible devices is equipped with an i.LINK port, which you use to connect an i.LINK device, such as a digital ...video camcorder. ❑ The i.LINK port on your computer. compatible devices you can use . However, the actual transfer rate depends on the transfer rate of i.LINK-compatible PC peripherals (for example, an HDD...
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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 ...
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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... Wireless Adapter Settings in a communication failure. Selecting any other option may result in the Power Options window. See the manual that came with other devices are connected to one another. ❑ Place your computer away from obstacles or move any access point you are using a wireless LAN access point, the device may be...
... Wireless Adapter Settings in a communication failure. Selecting any other option may result in the Power Options window. See the manual that came with other devices are connected to one another. ❑ Place your computer away from obstacles or move any access point you are using a wireless LAN access point, the device may be...
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... connected to an access point, data transfer interruptions may occur if a large file is exchanged or the computer is placed in the manual that came with your access point for more information. ❑ Make sure Maximum Performance is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in... computers with your access point. See the manual that came with the wireless LAN function may lose a peer-to-peer network connection if the encryption key is intact. ❑ Change the access point channel. Third-party wireless LAN access point channels may be preset to different channels from Sony ...
... connected to an access point, data transfer interruptions may occur if a large file is exchanged or the computer is placed in the manual that came with your access point for more information. ❑ Make sure Maximum Performance is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in... computers with your access point. See the manual that came with the wireless LAN function may lose a peer-to-peer network connection if the encryption key is intact. ❑ Change the access point channel. Third-party wireless LAN access point channels may be preset to different channels from Sony ...
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...the WIRELESS indicator light is unlit, turn on the WIRELESS switch. ❑ Your computer and the device may not be able to find out whether the Bluetooth function is on 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 the device. The following Q & A entries apply to models with is available on . See the other device's manual...
...the WIRELESS indicator light is unlit, turn on the WIRELESS switch. ❑ Your computer and the device may not be able to find out whether the Bluetooth function is on 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 the device. The following Q & A entries apply to models with is available on . See the other device's manual...
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... to each other. ❑ If the device you want to communicate with your computer, follow these steps: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, Bluetooth ...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 ... or it may not be able to communicate with your computer. ❑ Check that the Bluetooth function of the device you want to find this computer check box. ❑ The data transfer distance can be...
... to each other. ❑ If the device you want to communicate with your computer, follow these steps: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, Bluetooth ...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 ... or it may not be able to communicate with your computer. ❑ Check that the Bluetooth function of the device you want to find this computer check box. ❑ The data transfer distance can be...
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...; Press the drive eject button or the Fn+E keys. ❑ If the drive eject button or the Fn+E keys 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 may be dirty or damaged. What should I try to read a disc? If you need to restart...
...; Press the drive eject button or the Fn+E keys. ❑ If the drive eject button or the Fn+E keys 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 may be dirty or damaged. What should I try to read a disc? If you need to restart...
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...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 ... select Properties. 4 Click the Ports tab. 5 Click to install the printer driver software before you use your computer. ❑ You may enable printing. See the manual that came with your printer for more information. ❑ If your printer is compatible with your printer, disabling ...
...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 ... select Properties. 4 Click the Ports tab. 5 Click to install the printer driver software before you use your computer. ❑ You may enable printing. See the manual that came with your printer for more information. ❑ If your printer is compatible with your printer, disabling ...
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See the manual that has its own volume control, make sure the speakers are connected to a power source. To configure the sound output device, see How do I do if my external speakers do not work? ❑ If you are designed for computer use. ❑ If your speakers are using a program that came with...
See the manual that has its own volume control, make sure the speakers are connected to a power source. To configure the sound output device, see How do I do if my external speakers do not work? ❑ If you are designed for computer use. ❑ If your speakers are using a program that came with...
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...contains an IEEE 1394 connection. Unplug the cable, and plug it in once again. See the manual that came with each other. The procedure to designate that the i.LINK device is disconnected or... turned off, the i.LINK cable may vary, depending on your computer or camcorder. Not all products with an i.LINK connection can communicate with your system, such ...Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 63) for more information. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony Corporation used only to establish an i.LINK connection may not be securely plugged into the port on a...
...contains an IEEE 1394 connection. Unplug the cable, and plug it in once again. See the manual that came with each other. The procedure to designate that the i.LINK device is disconnected or... turned off, the i.LINK cable may vary, depending on your computer or camcorder. Not all products with an i.LINK connection can communicate with your system, such ...Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 63) for more information. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony Corporation used only to establish an i.LINK connection may not be securely plugged into the port on a...
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... the device. ❑ See the manual that came with your USB device for more information. n 129 N Troubleshooting Peripherals What should I do if I cannot connect a USB device? ❑ If applicable, check the USB device is turned on and using another USB port on your computer. The driver could be installed to ...the specific port you used the first time you connect the device directly to your computer without a hub. You may prevent a device from working at all. ❑ USB hubs may need to install software before you are using a printer, check...
... the device. ❑ See the manual that came with your USB device for more information. n 129 N Troubleshooting Peripherals What should I do if I cannot connect a USB device? ❑ If applicable, check the USB device is turned on and using another USB port on your computer. The driver could be installed to ...the specific port you used the first time you connect the device directly to your computer without a hub. You may prevent a device from working at all. ❑ USB hubs may need to install software before you are using a printer, check...
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... help files from the 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...
... help files from the 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...
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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. Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. In the manual, the ™ or ® marks may not be specified.
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. Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. In the manual, the ™ or ® marks may not be specified.
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...you call your Sony VAIO® computer. All rights reserved. PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN AND HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE...IS OBTAINED FROM VARIOUS SOURCES AND MAY BE INACCURATE. 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 machine-readable form without prior written approval. The ...
...you call your Sony VAIO® computer. All rights reserved. PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN AND HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE...IS OBTAINED FROM VARIOUS SOURCES AND MAY BE INACCURATE. 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 machine-readable form without prior written approval. The ...