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...those of -the-art personal computing experience. ! How to the on-screen User Guide. Before Use > n4 N Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this manual may not be available on your computer. External views illustrated in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to find ...out about the configuration of your computer, visit the Sony online support web site at the following URLs: ❑...
...those of -the-art personal computing experience. ! How to the on-screen User Guide. Before Use > n4 N Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this manual may not be available on your computer. External views illustrated in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to find ...out about the configuration of your computer, visit the Sony online support web site at the following URLs: ❑...
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... help in storage device to find useful documentation such as below: - VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer. 1. You can find the answers you need.
... help in storage device to find useful documentation such as below: - VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer. 1. You can find the answers you need.
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Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Right A Optical disc drive (page 28) B Manual eject hole (page 102) C Drive eject button (page 28) n 14 N
Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Right A Optical disc drive (page 28) B Manual eject hole (page 102) C Drive eject button (page 28) n 14 N
User Guide
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... Home (FTTH) ❑ Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) ❑ Cable modem ❑ Satellite ❑ Dial-up the wireless LAN network. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Internet n 45 N Using the Internet Before using the Internet, you need to sign up with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) and ... information on connection setups and modem configuration, see the manual that came with your ISP, you may be available from your computer to the Internet, be sure to take appropriate security measures to protect the computer against online threats. The following types of Internet connection ...
... Home (FTTH) ❑ Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) ❑ Cable modem ❑ Satellite ❑ Dial-up the wireless LAN network. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Internet n 45 N Using the Internet Before using the Internet, you need to sign up with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) and ... information on connection setups and modem configuration, see the manual that came with your ISP, you may be available from your computer to the Internet, be sure to take appropriate security measures to protect the computer against online threats. The following types of Internet connection ...
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...PDIF device. ! For more information, see How do I change the sound output device. Turn down the volume of your computer. For the detailed instructions, see the manual that came with a speaker cable (3) (not supplied). To connect external speakers ✍ Make sure your speakers are designed... for computer use. ! Since your computer is capable of outputting digital signals through the OPTICAL OUT port, you can...
...PDIF device. ! For more information, see How do I change the sound output device. Turn down the volume of your computer. For the detailed instructions, see the manual that came with a speaker cable (3) (not supplied). To connect external speakers ✍ Make sure your speakers are designed... for computer use. ! Since your computer is capable of outputting digital signals through the OPTICAL OUT port, you can...
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... connected, avoid exposing the USB ports 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 your USB device before use a USB printer compatible with your version of ...Windows to print documents. ❑ For information on how 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 the USB device for more information. ❑ Be sure to use .
... connected, avoid exposing the USB ports 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 your USB device before use a USB printer compatible with your version of ...Windows to print documents. ❑ For information on how 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 the USB device for more information. ❑ Be sure to use .
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... may not be sure to connect it to a power source. ❑ The i.LINK port supports transfer rates up to your computer. 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 the transfer rate of Sony Corporation used only to designate that came with each other compatible devices is...
... may not be sure to connect it to a power source. ❑ The i.LINK port supports transfer rates up to your computer. 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 the transfer rate of Sony Corporation used only to designate that came with each other compatible devices is...
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See the manual that came with the device for more information. You cannot access the contents 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 your compatible i.LINK device. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an i.LINK Device n 60 N Connecting a Digital Video Camcorder To connect a digital video camcorder Plug one end of "Memory Stick" in the digital video camcorder via an i.LINK connection.
See the manual that came with the device for more information. You cannot access the contents 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 your compatible i.LINK device. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an i.LINK Device n 60 N Connecting a Digital Video Camcorder To connect a digital video camcorder Plug one end of "Memory Stick" in the digital video camcorder via an i.LINK connection.
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... and obstructions between devices and access points. See the manual that came with other option may result in a communication failure. Troubleshooting > Networking n 97 N What should I do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point? (page 96) to one another. ❑ Place your computer away from obstacles or move any access point you...
... and obstructions between devices and access points. See the manual that came with other option may result in a communication failure. Troubleshooting > Networking n 97 N What should I do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point? (page 96) to one another. ❑ Place your computer away from obstacles or move any access point you...
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... be preset to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication uses divided frequency bands known as channels. What are using a wireless LAN access point, see connectivity information contained in the manual that came with your access point ...to microwaves and cordless telephones. ❑ Move your access point. Follow the steps in the Power Options window. See the manual that came with your computer closer to the access point. ❑ Make sure the access point connection is selected for more information. ❑ Make...
... be preset to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication uses divided frequency bands known as channels. What are using a wireless LAN access point, see connectivity information contained in the manual that came with your access point ...to microwaves and cordless telephones. ❑ Move your access point. Follow the steps in the Power Options window. See the manual that came with your computer closer to the access point. ❑ Make sure the access point connection is selected for more information. ❑ Make...
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...What should I do if I cannot find the Bluetooth device I do if other . See the other device's manual for more information. ❑ If the device you want to find my computer? ❑ Make sure both devices have the Bluetooth function enabled. ❑ Make sure the WIRELESS switch is on... Bluetooth device icon and click Bluetooth settings. 3 Click the Options tab and select the Allow Bluetooth devices to communicate with your computer. ❑ Your computer and the device may not be too far apart. Wireless Bluetooth technology works best when the devices are within 33 feet (10...
...What should I do if I cannot find the Bluetooth device I do if other . See the other device's manual for more information. ❑ If the device you want to find my computer? ❑ Make sure both devices have the Bluetooth function enabled. ❑ Make sure the WIRELESS switch is on... Bluetooth device icon and click Bluetooth settings. 3 Click the Options tab and select the Allow Bluetooth devices to communicate with your computer. ❑ Your computer and the device may not be too far apart. Wireless Bluetooth technology works best when the devices are within 33 feet (10...
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...optical disc drive. 3 Check the disc for instructions. Troubleshooting > Optical Discs n 102 N Optical Discs Why does my computer freeze when I do not work , insert a thin, straight object (such as a paper clip) into 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 with the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys may be...
...optical disc drive. 3 Check the disc for instructions. Troubleshooting > Optical Discs n 102 N Optical Discs Why does my computer freeze when I do not work , insert a thin, straight object (such as a paper clip) into 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 with the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys may be...
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...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 108 N ... 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...
...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 108 N ... 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...
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To change the sound output device? (page 114). See the manual that has its own volume control, make sure the speakers are designed for more information. ❑ The volume may have been turned off by the ...? (page 111). ❑ Make sure your speakers are properly connected and the volume is properly set the button to off. ❑ If your speakers for computer use. ❑ If your speakers have been minimized by the muting button on the keyboard.
To change the sound output device? (page 114). See the manual that has its own volume control, make sure the speakers are designed for more information. ❑ The volume may have been turned off by the ...? (page 111). ❑ Make sure your speakers are properly connected and the volume is properly set the button to off. ❑ If your speakers for computer use. ❑ If your speakers have been minimized by the muting button on the keyboard.
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... the power cable is working at all. ❑ USB hubs may need to install software before you connected the device. ❑ See the manual that came with your computer without a hub. The driver software could be installed to the specific port you used the first time you connect the device. ❑ Try... device directly to the AC outlet. ❑ Try using another USB port on and using a digital camera, check if the battery is turned on your computer. You may prevent a device from working because of a power distribution failure.
... the power cable is working at all. ❑ USB hubs may need to install software before you connected the device. ❑ See the manual that came with your computer without a hub. The driver software could be installed to the specific port you used the first time you connect the device. ❑ Try... device directly to the AC outlet. ❑ Try using another USB port on and using a digital camera, check if the battery is turned on your computer. You may prevent a device from working because of a power distribution failure.
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In the manual, the ™ or ® marks may not be specified. Features and specifications are trademarks of their respective owners. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. All other names of Dolby Laboratories. Trademarks > n 120 N Dolby is a registered trademark of systems, products, and services are subject to change without notice.
In the manual, the ™ or ® marks may not be specified. Features and specifications are trademarks of their respective owners. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. All other names of Dolby Laboratories. Trademarks > n 120 N Dolby is a registered trademark of systems, products, and services are subject to change without notice.
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... a separate user license agreement. Notice > n 121 N Notice © 2009 Sony Corporation. Sony Corporation reserves the right to make any modification to your computer. Sony Corporation will not compensate for any particular purpose with this manual, the software, or such other information. All rights reserved. In the manual, the ™ or ® marks are lost recordings made...
... a separate user license agreement. Notice > n 121 N Notice © 2009 Sony Corporation. Sony Corporation reserves the right to make any modification to your computer. Sony Corporation will not compensate for any particular purpose with this manual, the software, or such other information. All rights reserved. In the manual, the ™ or ® marks are lost recordings made...
Safety Information
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...you call your Sony VAIO® computer. This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by the terms of your Sony Service Center. This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in part without notice. SONY ELECTRONICS INC. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC. Sony Electronics Inc. ... MADE FOR LEGALLY PERMISSIBLE PURPOSES. Use of such software is prohibited. SONY ALSO ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY, AND SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES TO, OR VIRUSES THAT MAY INFECT, YOUR COMPUTER EQUIPMENT, OR OTHER PROPERTY ON ACCOUNT OF YOUR ACCESS TO, USE OF...
...you call your Sony VAIO® computer. This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by the terms of your Sony Service Center. This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in part without notice. SONY ELECTRONICS INC. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC. Sony Electronics Inc. ... MADE FOR LEGALLY PERMISSIBLE PURPOSES. Use of such software is prohibited. SONY ALSO ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY, AND SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES TO, OR VIRUSES THAT MAY INFECT, YOUR COMPUTER EQUIPMENT, OR OTHER PROPERTY ON ACCOUNT OF YOUR ACCESS TO, USE OF...