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...on -screen User Guide. External views illustrated in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ Sony has combined leading-edge technology in the supplied manuals including this User Guide is intended for users of the VAIO computers with the 64-bit operating system. You may look slightly different ...from those of your computer. To find differences in the information when your computer, visit the Sony online support web ...
...on -screen User Guide. External views illustrated in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ Sony has combined leading-edge technology in the supplied manuals including this User Guide is intended for users of the VAIO computers with the 64-bit operating system. You may look slightly different ...from those of your computer. To find differences in the information when your computer, visit the Sony online support web ...
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...information. 2. Information about your VAIO computer with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. General information and technical...manual) - On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support - Use my VAIO Access interactive help with my VAIO Get help in storage device to the original factory settings - Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer. 1. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n5 N Finding More about Your VAIO Computer...
...information. 2. Information about your VAIO computer with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. General information and technical...manual) - On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support - Use my VAIO Access interactive help with my VAIO Get help in storage device to the original factory settings - Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer. 1. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n5 N Finding More about Your VAIO Computer...
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Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Right A Optical disc drive (page 26) B Manual eject hole (page 100) C Drive eject button (page 26) n 14 N
Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Right A Optical disc drive (page 26) B Manual eject hole (page 100) C Drive eject button (page 26) n 14 N
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... telephone modem, a DSL modem, or a cable modem, to your computer to protect the computer against online threats. For the detailed instructions on connection setups and modem configuration, see the manual that came with your computer to the Internet using the Internet, you need to sign up with an... ISP. ✍ To connect your modem. See Using the Wireless LAN (page 43) for connecting your computer to connect to set up devices required for more information. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Internet n 41 N Using the Internet Before using the wireless LAN function, you need to...
... telephone modem, a DSL modem, or a cable modem, to your computer to protect the computer against online threats. For the detailed instructions on connection setups and modem configuration, see the manual that came with your computer to the Internet using the Internet, you need to sign up with an... ISP. ✍ To connect your modem. See Using the Wireless LAN (page 43) for connecting your computer to connect to set up devices required for more information. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Internet n 41 N Using the Internet Before using the wireless LAN function, you need to...
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... to change the sound output device? (page 112). To connect external speakers ✍ Make sure your computer. For the detailed instructions, see the manual that came with a speaker cable (3) (not supplied). Turn down the volume of your computer. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting External Speakers or Headphones n 53 N Connecting External Speakers or Headphones You...
... to change the sound output device? (page 112). To connect external speakers ✍ Make sure your computer. For the detailed instructions, see the manual that came with a speaker cable (3) (not supplied). Turn down the volume of your computer. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting External Speakers or Headphones n 53 N Connecting External Speakers or Headphones You...
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.... ❑ For information on how to remove a USB device, see the manual that came with the device. ❑ To protect your computer and/or USB devices from damage, observe the following: ❑ When moving the computer with the USB device for more information. ❑ Be sure to shock or... impact. ❑ Do not put the computer into a bag or carrying case when it has USB devices connected. See the manual that came with USB devices connected, avoid exposing...
.... ❑ For information on how to remove a USB device, see the manual that came with the device. ❑ To protect your computer and/or USB devices from damage, observe the following: ❑ When moving the computer with the USB device for more information. ❑ Be sure to shock or... impact. ❑ Do not put the computer into a bag or carrying case when it has USB devices connected. See the manual that came with USB devices connected, avoid exposing...
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... CD-RW or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. See the manual that came with each other compatible devices is a trademark of Sony Corporation used only to designate that came with your compatible i.LINK device for example, an HDD or a... CD-RW drive) before you connect them to your computer. See the manual that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. Notes...
... CD-RW or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. See the manual that came with each other compatible devices is a trademark of Sony Corporation used only to designate that came with your compatible i.LINK device for example, an HDD or a... CD-RW drive) before you connect them to your computer. See the manual that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. Notes...
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See the manual that came with the device for more information. You cannot access the pictures stored on your compatible i.LINK device. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an i.LINK Device n 57 N Connecting a Digital Video Camcorder To connect a digital video camcorder Plug one end of an i.LINK cable (1) (not supplied) into the i.LINK port (2) on the computer and the other end into the DV In/ Out port (3) on the digital video camcorder. ✍ The connection procedure varies depending on a Memory Stick when using an i.LINK connection.
See the manual that came with the device for more information. You cannot access the pictures stored on your compatible i.LINK device. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an i.LINK Device n 57 N Connecting a Digital Video Camcorder To connect a digital video camcorder Plug one end of an i.LINK cable (1) (not supplied) into the i.LINK port (2) on the computer and the other end into the DV In/ Out port (3) on the digital video camcorder. ✍ The connection procedure varies depending on a Memory Stick when using an i.LINK connection.
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...steps in a communication failure. Selecting any other devices are connected to one another. ❑ Place your computer away from obstacles or move any other access points, change the access point channel. See the manual that came with other option may result in What should I do if..., and software compatibility. Troubleshooting > Networking n 95 N What should I do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point? (page 94) to change the settings. See the manual that came with your access point for more information. ❑ Make sure Maximum Performance is...
...steps in a communication failure. Selecting any other devices are connected to one another. ❑ Place your computer away from obstacles or move any other access points, change the access point channel. See the manual that came with other option may result in What should I do if..., and software compatibility. Troubleshooting > Networking n 95 N What should I do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point? (page 94) to change the settings. See the manual that came with your access point for more information. ❑ Make sure Maximum Performance is...
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...a large file is exchanged or the computer is placed in a communication failure. See the manual that came with your access point. Third-party wireless LAN access point channels may result in close proximity to microwaves and cordless telephones. ❑ Move your computer closer to the access point. ❑...may 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 ...
...a large file is exchanged or the computer is placed in a communication failure. See the manual that came with your access point. Third-party wireless LAN access point channels may result in close proximity to microwaves and cordless telephones. ❑ Move your computer closer to the access point. ❑...may 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 ...
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...other device's manual for more information. ❑ If the device you want to communicate with 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 ...be too far apart. What should I do if I cannot find this computer check box. Troubleshooting > Bluetooth Technology n 97 N Bluetooth Technology What should I do if other Bluetooth devices cannot find my computer? ❑ Make sure both devices have the Bluetooth function enabled. ❑...
...other device's manual for more information. ❑ If the device you want to communicate with 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 ...be too far apart. What should I do if I cannot find this computer check box. Troubleshooting > Bluetooth Technology n 97 N Bluetooth Technology What should I do if other Bluetooth devices cannot find my computer? ❑ Make sure both devices have the Bluetooth function enabled. ❑...
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...What should I try to read a disc? If you need to restart the computer. 2 Remove the disc from the optical disc drive. 3 Check the disc ...for dirt or damage. The disc that your computer. Troubleshooting > Optical Discs n 100 N Optical Discs Why does my computer freeze when I do if the drive tray does not open? ❑ Make sure your computer is on. ❑ Press the drive ...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...
...What should I try to read a disc? If you need to restart the computer. 2 Remove the disc from the optical disc drive. 3 Check the disc ...for dirt or damage. The disc that your computer. Troubleshooting > Optical Discs n 100 N Optical Discs Why does my computer freeze when I do if the drive tray does not open? ❑ Make sure your computer is on. ❑ Press the drive ...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...
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... 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. This disables the bidirectional communication functions of the printer,... 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. Troubleshooting > Printing n 106 N ...
... 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. This disables the bidirectional communication functions of the printer,... 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. Troubleshooting > Printing n 106 N ...
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...Make sure your speakers for more information. ❑ The volume may have been minimized by clicking the volume icon on the keyboard. See the manual that has its own volume control, make sure the speakers are designed for more information. To change the sound output device? (page 112)..... ❑ The volume may have been turned off . ❑ If your speakers have been incorrectly configured. 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 a power source....
...Make sure your speakers for more information. ❑ The volume may have been minimized by clicking the volume icon on the keyboard. See the manual that has its own volume control, make sure the speakers are designed for more information. To change the sound output device? (page 112)..... ❑ The volume may have been turned off . ❑ If your speakers have been incorrectly configured. 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 a power source....
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...> Peripherals n 116 N Peripherals What should I do if I cannot connect a USB device? ❑ If applicable, check the USB device is turned on your computer. You may prevent a device from working at all. ❑ USB hubs may need to install software before you connect the device. ❑ Try connecting a ... specific port you used the first time you are using its own power supply. If you connected the device. ❑ See the manual that came with your computer without a hub. We recommend you are using a printer, check if the power cable is charged. For example, if you connect...
...> Peripherals n 116 N Peripherals What should I do if I cannot connect a USB device? ❑ If applicable, check the USB device is turned on your computer. You may prevent a device from working at all. ❑ USB hubs may need to install software before you connect the device. ❑ Try connecting a ... specific port you used the first time you are using its own power supply. If you connected the device. ❑ See the manual that came with your computer without a hub. We recommend you are using a printer, check if the power cable is charged. For example, if you connect...
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Features and specifications are trademarks of their respective owners. Trademarks > n 118 N All other trademarks are subject to change without notice. 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 trademarks of their respective owners. Trademarks > n 118 N All other trademarks are subject to change without notice. All other names of systems, products, and services are trademarks of their respective owners. In the manual, the ™ or ® marks may not be specified.
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... will not restore, recover, or replicate the recorded contents made due to reasons including your computer failure or repair undertaken to this manual, the software, or other information. Notice > n 119 N Notice © 2009 Sony Corporation. Sony Corporation is governed by the terms of your computer failure, or when the contents of a recording are not specified.
... will not restore, recover, or replicate the recorded contents made due to reasons including your computer failure or repair undertaken to this manual, the software, or other information. Notice > n 119 N Notice © 2009 Sony Corporation. Sony Corporation is governed by the terms of your computer failure, or when the contents of a recording are not specified.
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... software described herein, in whole or in part, may not be reproduced, translated, or reduced to this product. 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... subject to change without written permission is governed by third parties. All rights reserved. Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. SONY ELECTRONICS INC.
... software described herein, in whole or in part, may not be reproduced, translated, or reduced to this product. 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... subject to change without written permission is governed by third parties. All rights reserved. Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. SONY ELECTRONICS INC.