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... on your purchase of this User Guide is intended for users of the VAIO computers with the 64-bit operating system. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this manual may not be available on your computer. External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to find specifications Some features, options, and supplied items may...
... on your purchase of this User Guide is intended for users of the VAIO computers with the 64-bit operating system. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this manual may not be available on your computer. External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to find specifications Some features, options, and supplied items may...
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... to find useful documentation such as below: - VAIO User Guide (This manual) - VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Information about your VAIO computer with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Use my VAIO Access interactive help with my VAIO Get help in storage device to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information...
... to find useful documentation such as below: - VAIO User Guide (This manual) - VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Information about your VAIO computer with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Use my VAIO Access interactive help with my VAIO Get help in storage device to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information...
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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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... and modem configuration, see the manual that came with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) and set up devices required for the Internet and how to connect your computer to the Internet, ask your ISP. ✍ To connect your computer to the Internet using the Internet...Internet. When you may be sure to take appropriate security measures to protect the computer against online threats. For the detailed instructions on devices required for connecting your computer to the Internet. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Internet n 41 N Using the Internet Before using the wireless...
... and modem configuration, see the manual that came with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) and set up devices required for the Internet and how to connect your computer to the Internet, ask your ISP. ✍ To connect your computer to the Internet using the Internet...Internet. When you may be sure to take appropriate security measures to protect the computer against online threats. For the detailed instructions on devices required for connecting your computer to the Internet. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Internet n 41 N Using the Internet Before using the wireless...
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...the detailed instructions, see the manual that came with a speaker cable (3) (not supplied). To hear sound from the S/PDIF device connected to the OPTICAL OUT port, you turn them on. Turn down the volume of your computer. Since your computer is capable of outputting digital ... to change the sound output device? (page 112). Connect external speakers (1) to the headphones jack (2) i with your speakers are designed for computer use. ! For more information, see How do I change the sound output device. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting External Speakers or Headphones n ...
...the detailed instructions, see the manual that came with a speaker cable (3) (not supplied). To hear sound from the S/PDIF device connected to the OPTICAL OUT port, you turn them on. Turn down the volume of your computer. Since your computer is capable of outputting digital ... to change the sound output device? (page 112). Connect external speakers (1) to the headphones jack (2) i with your speakers are designed for computer use. ! For more information, see How do I change the sound output device. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting External Speakers or Headphones n ...
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... > Connecting a USB Device n 55 N Notes on how to remove a USB device, see the manual that came with USB devices connected, avoid exposing the USB ports to install the driver software supplied with your computer and/or USB devices from damage, observe the following: ❑ When moving the... computer with the device. ❑ To protect your USB device before use a USB printer compatible ...
... > Connecting a USB Device n 55 N Notes on how to remove a USB device, see the manual that came with USB devices connected, avoid exposing the USB ports to install the driver software supplied with your computer and/or USB devices from damage, observe the following: ❑ When moving the... computer with the device. ❑ To protect your USB device before use a USB printer compatible ...
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..., and i.LINK- Not all products with an i.LINK connection can use . See the manual that came with your software for more information. ❑ Check the working conditions and operating... system compatibility of i.LINK-compatible PC peripherals (for more information on your computer does not supply power to your system, such as a digital video camcorder. ✍ i.LINK... the external device requires external power, be available depending on the transfer rate of Sony Corporation used only to your compatible i.LINK device for example, an HDD or a...
..., and i.LINK- Not all products with an i.LINK connection can use . See the manual that came with your software for more information. ❑ Check the working conditions and operating... system compatibility of i.LINK-compatible PC peripherals (for more information on your computer does not supply power to your system, such as a digital video camcorder. ✍ i.LINK... the external device requires external power, be available depending on the transfer rate of Sony Corporation used only to your compatible i.LINK device for example, an HDD or a...
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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. You cannot access the pictures stored on your compatible i.LINK device. See the manual that came with the device for more information.
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. You cannot access the pictures stored on your compatible i.LINK device. See the manual that came with the device for more information.
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...the steps in 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 other devices are connected to one another. ❑ Place your computer away from obstacles or move any other option may... be using closer to the computer. ❑ Make sure your access point for Wireless Adapter Settings...
...the steps in 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 other devices are connected to one another. ❑ Place your computer away from obstacles or move any other option may... be using closer to the computer. ❑ Make sure your access point for Wireless Adapter Settings...
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...(page 94) to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication uses divided frequency bands known as channels. Why does the network connection stop when I do I avoid data transfer interruptions? ❑ When your computer is connected to an access point, .... ❑ Change the access point channel. Follow the steps in the manual that came with the wireless LAN function may lose a peer-to the original profile or re-enter the key on both computers so the key matches. Third-party wireless LAN access point channels may result...
...(page 94) to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication uses divided frequency bands known as channels. Why does the network connection stop when I do I avoid data transfer interruptions? ❑ When your computer is connected to an access point, .... ❑ Change the access point channel. Follow the steps in the manual that came with the wireless LAN function may lose a peer-to the original profile or re-enter the key on both computers so the key matches. Third-party wireless LAN access point channels may result...
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...the Bluetooth device I do if other Bluetooth devices cannot find my computer? ❑ Make sure both devices have the Bluetooth function enabled. ❑ If the WIRELESS indicator light is unlit, turn on . See the other device's manual for more information. ❑ If the device you want to communicate...Bluetooth technology works best when the devices are within 33 feet (10 meters) of the device you want to find this computer check box. Troubleshooting > Bluetooth Technology n 97 N Bluetooth Technology What should I want to communicate with is on the WIRELESS switch. ❑...
...the Bluetooth device I do if other Bluetooth devices cannot find my computer? ❑ Make sure both devices have the Bluetooth function enabled. ❑ If the WIRELESS indicator light is unlit, turn on . See the other device's manual for more information. ❑ If the device you want to communicate...Bluetooth technology works best when the devices are within 33 feet (10 meters) of the device you want to find this computer check box. Troubleshooting > Bluetooth Technology n 97 N Bluetooth Technology What should I want to communicate with is on the WIRELESS switch. ❑...
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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) into the manual eject hole on the optical disc drive. ❑ Try restarting your computer is trying to clean the disc, see Handling Discs (page 80) for dirt or damage. Follow these steps: 1 Press the...
...; 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) into the manual eject hole on the optical disc drive. ❑ Try restarting your computer is trying to clean the disc, see Handling Discs (page 80) for dirt or damage. Follow these steps: 1 Press the...
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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 and Control Panel. 2 Click Printer under Hardware and... 3 Right-click the 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. Troubleshooting > Printing n 106 N Printing What should I do if I ...
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 and Control Panel. 2 Click Printer under Hardware and... 3 Right-click the 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. Troubleshooting > Printing n 106 N Printing What should I do if I ...
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... up button several times or keep pressing the button to turn up loud enough to hear sound. ❑ Make sure your speakers are designed for computer use. ❑ If your speakers have been turned off . ❑ If your speakers require external power, make sure the speakers are using a program that ...What should I do if I do not hear sound from the built-in speakers? (page 109). ❑ Make sure your speakers for more information. See the manual that has its own volume control, make sure the volume control is turned up the volume loud enough to off by the volume down button...
... up button several times or keep pressing the button to turn up loud enough to hear sound. ❑ Make sure your speakers are designed for computer use. ❑ If your speakers have been turned off . ❑ If your speakers require external power, make sure the speakers are using a program that ...What should I do if I do not hear sound from the built-in speakers? (page 109). ❑ Make sure your speakers for more information. See the manual that has its own volume control, make sure the volume control is turned up the volume loud enough to off by the volume down button...
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If you connected the device. ❑ See the manual that came with your USB device for more information. The driver software could be installed to your computer without a hub. We recommend you connect the device directly to the specific port you used the first time you are using a digital camera, check if ... distribution failure. Troubleshooting > 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.
If you connected the device. ❑ See the manual that came with your USB device for more information. The driver software could be installed to your computer without a hub. We recommend you connect the device directly to the specific port you used the first time you are using a digital camera, check if ... distribution failure. Troubleshooting > 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.
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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. Trademarks > n 118 N 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. Trademarks > n 118 N All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners.
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...governed by the terms of or in connection with regard to your computer. Sony Corporation will not compensate for any relevant losses, including when recordings are not made to this manual, the software, or other information contained herein and hereby expressly ...reasons including your computer failure, or when the contents of your computer failure or repair undertaken to this manual, the software, or other information. Notice > n 119 N Notice © 2009 Sony Corporation. Sony Corporation reserves the right to make any modification to your computer, external recording ...
...governed by the terms of or in connection with regard to your computer. Sony Corporation will not compensate for any relevant losses, including when recordings are not made to this manual, the software, or other information contained herein and hereby expressly ...reasons including your computer failure, or when the contents of your computer failure or repair undertaken to this manual, the software, or other information. Notice > n 119 N Notice © 2009 Sony Corporation. Sony Corporation reserves the right to make any modification to your computer, external recording ...
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... ON TORT, CONTRACT, OR OTHERWISE, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF. Sony Electronics Inc. Some of your Sony Service Center. Software specifications are located on the bottom, the back panel, or inside...model number and serial number are subject to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. Model Number: Serial Number: Notice © 2009 Sony Electronics Inc. SONY CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. COPIES OF...
... ON TORT, CONTRACT, OR OTHERWISE, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF. Sony Electronics Inc. Some of your Sony Service Center. Software specifications are located on the bottom, the back panel, or inside...model number and serial number are subject to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. Model Number: Serial Number: Notice © 2009 Sony Electronics Inc. SONY CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. COPIES OF...