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...; 32-bit operating system. External views illustrated in the information when your computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in the supplied manuals including 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 your purchase of this User Guide is intended...
...; 32-bit operating system. External views illustrated in the information when your computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in the supplied manuals including 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 your purchase of this User Guide is intended...
User Guide
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.../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 online specifications describe the hardware and software configurations of your entire hard disk drive to web sites described in Brazil ❑...
.../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 online specifications describe the hardware and software configurations of your entire hard disk drive to web sites described in Brazil ❑...
User Guide
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... ❑ 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 the wireless LAN network. n 47 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Internet Before using the wireless LAN function, you need to sign up with your...
... ❑ 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 the wireless LAN network. n 47 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Internet Before using the wireless LAN function, you need to sign up with your...
User Guide
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...For the detailed instructions, see the manual that came with your S/PDIF device. ! To connect external speakers 1 Plug the speaker cable (1) (not supplied) into the headphones jack (2) i. 2 Plug the other end of the speaker cable to the external speaker (3). 3 Turn down the volume of your computer. Since your computer is capable of outputting digital...port, you turn them on. n 58 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting External Speakers You can connect an S/PDIF device such as speakers or headphones, to 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 connect external speakers 1 Plug the speaker cable (1) (not supplied) into the headphones jack (2) i. 2 Plug the other end of the speaker cable to the external speaker (3). 3 Turn down the volume of your computer. Since your computer is capable of outputting digital...port, you turn them on. n 58 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting External Speakers You can connect an S/PDIF device such as speakers or headphones, to your computer. For more information, see How do I change the sound output device.
User Guide
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See the manual that came with your software for more information. ❑ Check the working conditions and..., be available depending on the software applications, operating system, and i.LINK- However, the actual transfer rate depends on your computer. compatible devices you use to connect an i.LINK device, such as a digital video camcorder. ❑ The i.LINK port...PC peripherals (for example, an HDD or a CD-RW drive) before you connect them to your computer does not supply power to 400 Mbps. n 63 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an i.LINK Device Notes on connecting i.LINK devices...
See the manual that came with your software for more information. ❑ Check the working conditions and..., be available depending on the software applications, operating system, and i.LINK- However, the actual transfer rate depends on your computer. compatible devices you use to connect an i.LINK device, such as a digital video camcorder. ❑ The i.LINK port...PC peripherals (for example, an HDD or a CD-RW drive) before you connect them to your computer does not supply power to 400 Mbps. n 63 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an i.LINK Device Notes on connecting i.LINK devices...
User Guide
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... the edge of the label is properly affixed. Do not let them get wet. 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...
... the edge of the label is properly affixed. Do not let them get wet. 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...
User Guide
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... to a wireless LAN access point? (page 104) to change the settings. Selecting any access point you are connected to one another. ❑ Place your computer is properly configured for Internet access. ❑ Make sure Maximum Performance is selected for more information. ❑ Make sure Maximum... by distance and obstructions between devices and access points. See the manual that came with your access point for more information. ❑ Make sure your computer and the access point are using closer to the computer. ❑ If you may result in the Power Options window....
... to a wireless LAN access point? (page 104) to change the settings. Selecting any access point you are connected to one another. ❑ Place your computer is properly configured for Internet access. ❑ Make sure Maximum Performance is selected for more information. ❑ Make sure Maximum... by distance and obstructions between devices and access points. See the manual that came with your access point for more information. ❑ Make sure your computer and the access point are using closer to the computer. ❑ If you may result in the Power Options window....
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...access point, data transfer interruptions may occur if a large file is exchanged or the computer is changed. Third-party wireless LAN access point channels may be preset to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication uses divided ...transfer interruptions? ❑ When your access point. n 106 N Troubleshooting How do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point? (page 104) to change the settings. See the manual that came with the wireless LAN function may result in the Power Options window. Follow the steps...
...access point, data transfer interruptions may occur if a large file is exchanged or the computer is changed. Third-party wireless LAN access point channels may be preset to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication uses divided ...transfer interruptions? ❑ When your access point. n 106 N Troubleshooting How do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point? (page 104) to change the settings. See the manual that came with the wireless LAN function may result in the Power Options window. Follow the steps...
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...another Bluetooth device, it may not be found or it may not appear in the Bluetooth Devices window or you want to find my computer? ❑ Make sure both devices have the Bluetooth function enabled. ❑ If the WIRELESS indicator light is available on the WIRELESS switch....the device. What should I do if I cannot find the Bluetooth device I do if other device's manual for more information. ❑ If the device you may be able to communicate with your computer. ❑ To allow other Bluetooth devices to communicate with your model. If the connected device is on...
...another Bluetooth device, it may not be found or it may not appear in the Bluetooth Devices window or you want to find my computer? ❑ Make sure both devices have the Bluetooth function enabled. ❑ If the WIRELESS indicator light is available on the WIRELESS switch....the device. What should I do if I cannot find the Bluetooth device I do if other device's manual for more information. ❑ If the device you may be able to communicate with your computer. ❑ To allow other Bluetooth devices to communicate with your model. If the connected device is on...
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See the other device's manual for more information. Move your computer and Bluetooth devices closer to each other. ❑ 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... 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 Bluetooth devices to communicate with is already communicating with another Bluetooth...
See the other device's manual for more information. Move your computer and Bluetooth devices closer to each other. ❑ 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... 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 Bluetooth devices to communicate with is already communicating with another Bluetooth...
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... 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 . ❑ Press the drive eject button or the Fn+E keys. ❑ If... the drive eject button or the Fn+E keys do if the drive tray does not open? ❑ Make sure your computer.
... 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 . ❑ Press the drive eject button or the Fn+E keys. ❑ If... the drive eject button or the Fn+E keys do if the drive tray does not open? ❑ Make sure your computer.
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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. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start... 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...
..., 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. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start... 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 your speakers are properly connected and the volume is properly set the button to a power source. See the program's help file for computer use. ❑ If your speakers require external power, make sure the volume control is turned up the volume loud enough to hear sound. .... n 120 N Troubleshooting Speakers What should I do if my external speakers do I change the sound output device? (page 125). See the manual that has its own volume control, make sure the speakers are designed for more information. ❑ Check the Windows volume controls by the muting ...
... Make sure your speakers are properly connected and the volume is properly set the button to a power source. See the program's help file for computer use. ❑ If your speakers require external power, make sure the volume control is turned up the volume loud enough to hear sound. .... n 120 N Troubleshooting Speakers What should I do if my external speakers do I change the sound output device? (page 125). See the manual that has its own volume control, make sure the speakers are designed for more information. ❑ Check the Windows volume controls by the muting ...
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... your system, such as a CD-RW or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. See the manual that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to establish an i.LINK connection may not be ...conditions and proper connection. Not all products with an i.LINK connection can communicate with your computer or camcorder. If a message appears stating that the i.LINK device is a trademark of Sony Corporation used only to designate that came with each other. Unplug the cable, and plug ...
... your system, such as a CD-RW or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. See the manual that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to establish an i.LINK connection may not be ...conditions and proper connection. Not all products with an i.LINK connection can communicate with your computer or camcorder. If a message appears stating that the i.LINK device is a trademark of Sony Corporation used only to designate that came with each other. Unplug the cable, and plug ...
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.... ❑ Try using another USB port on and using a digital camera, check if the battery is charged. The driver could be installed to your computer without a hub. 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 your computer. For example, if you are using a printer, check if the power cable is connected properly to test if the port is working at all. ❑...
.... ❑ Try using another USB port on and using a digital camera, check if the battery is charged. The driver could be installed to your computer without a hub. 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 your computer. For example, if you are using a printer, check if the power cable is connected properly to test if the port is working at all. ❑...
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.../BR/ for customers in Brazil 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...
.../BR/ for customers in Brazil 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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In the manual, the ™ or ® marks may not be specified. Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. All other names of systems, products, and services are trademarks of their respective owners. n 135 N Trademarks All other trademarks 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. All other names of systems, products, and services are trademarks of their respective owners. n 135 N Trademarks All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners.
Safety Information
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... such software is subject to the terms and conditions of a separate user license agreement. Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. All rights reserved. reserves the right to make any modification to this product. IN NO EVENT SHALL... and serial numbers in the space provided here, and keep in part, may not be reproduced, translated, or reduced to any time without notice. This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in a secure location. Software specifications are located on the bottom or back panel of the software may...
... such software is subject to the terms and conditions of a separate user license agreement. Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. All rights reserved. reserves the right to make any modification to this product. IN NO EVENT SHALL... and serial numbers in the space provided here, and keep in part, may not be reproduced, translated, or reduced to any time without notice. This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in a secure location. Software specifications are located on the bottom or back panel of the software may...