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External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those of -the-art personal computing. ! Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of your computer. n5 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide.
External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those of -the-art personal computing. ! Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of your computer. n5 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide.
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... clicking their respective URLs beginning with your computer, as well as information on your computer must be connected to Web sites described in this manual) - Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - To view the online Specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to read on solving...includes printed information and user guides to the Sony online support Web site at 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/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish speaking Latin American ...
... clicking their respective URLs beginning with your computer, as well as information on your computer must be connected to Web sites described in this manual) - Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - To view the online Specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to read on solving...includes printed information and user guides to the Sony online support Web site at 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/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish speaking Latin American ...
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To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. ❑ Media Center User Guide (Selected models only) - Provides information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers,... drive to the original factory installed settings. To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click Media Center User Guide. n7 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Provides information about using Windows Media Center.
To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. ❑ Media Center User Guide (Selected models only) - Provides information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers,... drive to the original factory installed settings. To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click Media Center User Guide. n7 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Provides information about using Windows Media Center.
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... operating system, system software, and your VAIO computer. To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Manuals & Specifications Here you might find the answers you need. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other Internet sites... you will find the on-screen User Guide, warranty information, other VAIO documents, and system and software...
... operating system, system software, and your VAIO computer. To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Manuals & Specifications Here you might find the answers you need. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other Internet sites... you will find the on-screen User Guide, warranty information, other VAIO documents, and system and software...
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... supplied remote commander to variations in microphone (monaural) E Power indicator (page 17) F DISPLAY OFF button Press this sensor for operations. I Remote sensor indicator* (page 17) J SONY logo lamp (page 109) K LCD screen (page 126) L Hard disk drive indicator (page 17) M DISPLAY OFF indicator (page 17) * On selected models only. It may... be different from those illustrated in some countries or areas. The appearance of your computer may also vary in this manual due to this button to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. !
... supplied remote commander to variations in microphone (monaural) E Power indicator (page 17) F DISPLAY OFF button Press this sensor for operations. I Remote sensor indicator* (page 17) J SONY logo lamp (page 109) K LCD screen (page 126) L Hard disk drive indicator (page 17) M DISPLAY OFF indicator (page 17) * On selected models only. It may... be different from those illustrated in some countries or areas. The appearance of your computer may also vary in this manual due to this button to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. !
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n 30 N Getting Started 3 Use the four holes (3) for mounting by following the instructions described in the manual that came with your mounting system.
n 30 N Getting Started 3 Use the four holes (3) for mounting by following the instructions described in the manual that came with your mounting system.
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... the on-screen Media Center User Guide for more information on -screen guide 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click Media Center User Guide. n 53 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the TV Function Your computer may have a TV tuner board installed or may be delivered with an external digital...
... the on-screen Media Center User Guide for more information on -screen guide 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click Media Center User Guide. n 53 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the TV Function Your computer may have a TV tuner board installed or may be delivered with an external digital...
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One primary cable to connect the computer to the antenna. Note that came with an external digital cable tuner, see the manual that only one TV coaxial cable is the TV coaxial cable (1). TV signal reception strength will vary widely depending on service availability in... . ✍ You need to connect your computer system, TV monitor or display, and cable service access, depends on cable connection. n 54 N Using Your VAIO Computer Setting Up TV Connections ! See Removing and Replacing the Back Panel Cover (page 18) for the detailed instructions on the type of connection available...
One primary cable to connect the computer to the antenna. Note that came with an external digital cable tuner, see the manual that only one TV coaxial cable is the TV coaxial cable (1). TV signal reception strength will vary widely depending on service availability in... . ✍ You need to connect your computer system, TV monitor or display, and cable service access, depends on cable connection. n 54 N Using Your VAIO Computer Setting Up TV Connections ! See Removing and Replacing the Back Panel Cover (page 18) for the detailed instructions on the type of connection available...
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n 73 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ Some devices may not function properly if you continuously switch to correct the problem. Make sure you are inserting the PC Card in .... Restart your system through the PC card is inserted, you alternate between Normal mode and Sleep mode while the card is not recognized. See the manual that the device connected to your system to Normal mode from Sleep mode. It may find that came with your PC Card for more information.
n 73 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ Some devices may not function properly if you continuously switch to correct the problem. Make sure you are inserting the PC Card in .... Restart your system through the PC card is inserted, you alternate between Normal mode and Sleep mode while the card is not recognized. See the manual that the device connected to your system to Normal mode from Sleep mode. It may find that came with your PC Card for more information.
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...8482;/54 module* Your computer is equipped with an ExpressCard™/34 slot*. * Referred to as shown below; n 75 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the ExpressCard Module Your computer is equipped with either an ExpressCard™/34 (34mm wide) or ExpressCard™/54 (54mm wide) module...* as the ExpressCard slot and the ExpressCard module in this manual. The former can accommodate either a Universal ExpressCard™ slot* or an ExpressCard™/34 slot* for transferring data among digital cameras, ...
...8482;/54 module* Your computer is equipped with an ExpressCard™/34 slot*. * Referred to as shown below; n 75 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the ExpressCard Module Your computer is equipped with either an ExpressCard™/34 (34mm wide) or ExpressCard™/54 (54mm wide) module...* as the ExpressCard slot and the ExpressCard module in this manual. The former can accommodate either a Universal ExpressCard™ slot* or an ExpressCard™/34 slot* for transferring data among digital cameras, ...
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The access point bridges the wireless and wired LAN and acts as a central controller for example the Sony Access Point. The access point coordinates transmission and reception from multiple wireless devices within a specific range. The access point will select which channel to use ...on how to select the channel that will be used by the access point, see the manual that extends an existing wired local network to wireless devices by providing an access point (not supplied), for the wireless LAN. n 94 N Using Your...
The access point bridges the wireless and wired LAN and acts as a central controller for example the Sony Access Point. The access point coordinates transmission and reception from multiple wireless devices within a specific range. The access point will select which channel to use ...on how to select the channel that will be used by the access point, see the manual that extends an existing wired local network to wireless devices by providing an access point (not supplied), for the wireless LAN. n 94 N Using Your...
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...lights up . See the manual that came with your desired wireless option(s). 6 Right-click or on the WLAN switch. See Removing and Replacing the Back Panel Cover (page 18) for the procedure. 1 Make sure an access point is set up . 3 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Central. 4 Double-click Network...button next to your access point for more information. 2 Turn on the taskbar and select Connect to access the WLAN switch. n 95 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to a wireless network ✍ You need to remove the back panel cover from the computer to a network. 7 Select the desired ...
...lights up . See the manual that came with your desired wireless option(s). 6 Right-click or on the WLAN switch. See Removing and Replacing the Back Panel Cover (page 18) for the procedure. 1 Make sure an access point is set up . 3 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Central. 4 Double-click Network...button next to your access point for more information. 2 Turn on the taskbar and select Connect to access the WLAN switch. n 95 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to a wireless network ✍ You need to remove the back panel cover from the computer to a network. 7 Select the desired ...
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... external device. ❑ The optional i.LINK cables may not be available in some countries or areas. ❑ An i.LINK connection with your computer. See the manual that came with other compatible devices is equipped with an i.LINK port, which you connect them to 400 Mbps;
... external device. ❑ The optional i.LINK cables may not be available in some countries or areas. ❑ An i.LINK connection with your computer. See the manual that came with other compatible devices is equipped with an i.LINK port, which you connect them to 400 Mbps;
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If the edge of the label is properly affixed. n 131 N Precautions On Handling Floppy Disks ❑ Do not open the shutter manually or touch the surface of the floppy disk. ❑ Keep floppy disks away from magnets. ❑ Keep floppy disks away from direct sunlight and other ...
If the edge of the label is properly affixed. n 131 N Precautions On Handling Floppy Disks ❑ Do not open the shutter manually or touch the surface of the floppy disk. ❑ Keep floppy disks away from magnets. ❑ Keep floppy disks away from direct sunlight and other ...
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... to confirm that came with your access point for Internet access. What should I cannot access the Internet? ❑ Check the access point settings. See the manual that your computer is properly configured for more information. ❑ Make sure your computer and the access point are connected to one another. ❑ Move...
... to confirm that came with your access point for Internet access. What should I cannot access the Internet? ❑ Check the access point settings. See the manual that your computer is properly configured for more information. ❑ Make sure your computer and the access point are connected to one another. ❑ Move...
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... large files or if the computer is in close proximity to microwaves and cordless telephones. ❑ Move your access point for more information. See the manual that came with your computer closer to an access point, data transfer interruptions may occur when using a wireless LAN access point, the device may be...
... large files or if the computer is in close proximity to microwaves and cordless telephones. ❑ Move your access point for more information. See the manual that came with your computer closer to an access point, data transfer interruptions may occur when using a wireless LAN access point, the device may be...
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...either change the encryption key? n 154 N Troubleshooting What are using a wireless LAN access point, see connectivity information contained in the manual that came with the wireless LAN functionality may lose a peer-to-peer network connection if the encryption key is changed. 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 occurs on both computers so the key matches. Two computers with your...
...either change the encryption key? n 154 N Troubleshooting What are using a wireless LAN access point, see connectivity information contained in the manual that came with the wireless LAN functionality may lose a peer-to-peer network connection if the encryption key is changed. 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 occurs on both computers so the key matches. Two computers with your...
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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 printer. This change ...
See the manual that came with your printer for more information. ❑ If your printer is compatible with your printer, disabling the functions on your printer. This change ...
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... Card is inserted properly. See Inserting a PC Card (page 72) for more information. You may need to install driver software if you are not using a Sony PC Card. ❑ If your computer. ❑ See the manual that came with the Microsoft Windows operating system installed on the left pane.
... Card is inserted properly. See Inserting a PC Card (page 72) for more information. You may need to install driver software if you are not using a Sony PC Card. ❑ If your computer. ❑ See the manual that came with the Microsoft Windows operating system installed on the left pane.
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... toward you. See Inserting a PC Card (page 72) for more information. ❑ You may not recognize the PC Card or the connected device. See the manual that came with your PC Card for more information. Restart the computer. Why can't I insert my PC Card? ❑ Make sure you alternate between Normal...
... toward you. See Inserting a PC Card (page 72) for more information. ❑ You may not recognize the PC Card or the connected device. See the manual that came with your PC Card for more information. Restart the computer. Why can't I insert my PC Card? ❑ Make sure you alternate between Normal...