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External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on-screen User Guide. n5 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of your computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this manual may look slightly different from those of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of-the-art personal computing. !
External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on-screen User Guide. n5 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of your computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this manual may look slightly different from those of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of-the-art personal computing. !
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...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 countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in this manual) - Non-...printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this manual by clicking their respective URLs beginning with your computer, as well as information on your VAIO computer. The online Specifications describe ...
...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 countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in this manual) - Non-...printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this manual by clicking their respective URLs beginning with your computer, as well as information on your VAIO computer. The online Specifications describe ...
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n7 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click Media Center User Guide. Provides information about using Windows Media Center. Provides information about restoring individual software programs, software ... disk 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 VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. ❑ Media Center User Guide (Selected models only) -
n7 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click Media Center User Guide. Provides information about using Windows Media Center. Provides information about restoring individual software programs, software ... disk 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 VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. ❑ Media Center User Guide (Selected models only) -
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To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Manuals & Specifications Here you need. Run utilities that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing Center, and access to wireless tutorials. ❑ Security Keep your data safe and... you will find the on how to back up and restore your operating system, system software, and your VAIO computer. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your personal data. ❑ Wireless & Networking Learn about wireless...
To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Manuals & Specifications Here you need. Run utilities that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing Center, and access to wireless tutorials. ❑ Security Keep your data safe and... you will find the on how to back up and restore your operating system, system software, and your VAIO computer. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your personal data. ❑ Wireless & Networking Learn about wireless...
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... H Remote sensor* Point the supplied remote commander to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. ! 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... indicator (page 17) C Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 40) D Built-in specifications. It may be different from those illustrated in this manual due to variations in microphone (monaural) E Power indicator (page 17) F DISPLAY OFF button Press this sensor for operations. n 12 N Getting ...
... H Remote sensor* Point the supplied remote commander to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. ! 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... indicator (page 17) C Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 40) D Built-in specifications. It may be different from those illustrated in this manual due to variations in microphone (monaural) E Power indicator (page 17) F DISPLAY OFF button Press this sensor for operations. n 12 N Getting ...
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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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... board. If your computer system, TV monitor or display, and cable service access, depends on service availability in some countries or areas. n 54 N Using Your VAIO Computer Setting Up TV Connections ! The best method to a cable service access or a TV antenna is supplied with models with an external digital cable tuner...
... board. If your computer system, TV monitor or display, and cable service access, depends on service availability in some countries or areas. n 54 N Using Your VAIO Computer Setting Up TV Connections ! The best method to a cable service access or a TV antenna is supplied with models with an external digital cable tuner...
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Do not force a PC Card into the slot. See the manual that came with your system to correct the problem. Make sure you may find that you continuously switch to your system through the PC card ... Normal mode and Sleep mode while the card is inserted, you use the latest software driver provided by the PC Card manufacturer. n 73 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ Some devices may not function properly if you are inserting the PC Card in the correct direction. If you have difficulty inserting a PC...
Do not force a PC Card into the slot. See the manual that came with your system to correct the problem. Make sure you may find that you continuously switch to your system through the PC card ... Normal mode and Sleep mode while the card is inserted, you use the latest software driver provided by the PC Card manufacturer. n 73 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ Some devices may not function properly if you are inserting the PC Card in the correct direction. If you have difficulty inserting a PC...
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...™ slot* or an ExpressCard™/34 slot* for transferring data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices. 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...
...™ slot* or an ExpressCard™/34 slot* for transferring data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices. 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...
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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. For details on how to select the channel... Access Point (Infrastructure) An infrastructure network is a network that extends an existing wired local network to wireless devices by the access point, see the manual that will select which channel to use on an infrastructure network. ! The access point will be used by providing an access point (not supplied), ...
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. For details on how to select the channel... Access Point (Infrastructure) An infrastructure network is a network that extends an existing wired local network to wireless devices by the access point, see the manual that will select which channel to use on an infrastructure network. ! The access point will be used by providing an access point (not supplied), ...
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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 access point and click Connect. 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-...
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 access point and click Connect. 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-...
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See the manual that came with an i.LINK port, which you can use . n 101 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an i.LINK Device Notes on connecting i.LINK devices ❑ Your ...
See the manual that came with an i.LINK port, which you can use . n 101 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an i.LINK Device Notes on connecting i.LINK devices ❑ Your ...
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... let them get wet. 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...
... let them get wet. 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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... obstructions. You may need to move your computer away from obstructions or closer to a wireless LAN access point? ❑ Connection availability is correct. See the manual that your access point for Internet access. What should I cannot access the Internet? ❑ Check the access point settings.
... obstructions. You may need to move your computer away from obstructions or closer to a wireless LAN access point? ❑ Connection availability is correct. See the manual that your access point for Internet access. What should I cannot access the Internet? ❑ Check the access point settings.
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.... ❑ Make sure the access point connection is affected by distance and obstructions between devices and access points. See the manual that came with your access point for more information. See the manual that came with your access point for more information. Other factors include device configurations, radio conditions, and software compatibility...
.... ❑ Make sure the access point connection is affected by distance and obstructions between devices and access points. See the manual that came with your access point for more information. See the manual that came with your access point for more information. Other factors include device configurations, radio conditions, and software compatibility...
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... key is changed. 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 be preset to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication occurs on both computers so the key matches.
... key is changed. 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 be preset to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication occurs on both computers so the key matches.
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... Ports tab. 5 Click to the settings 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 printer.
... Ports tab. 5 Click to the settings 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 printer.
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... driver software. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click System and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 Click Device Manager on your computer. ❑ See the manual that came with your PC Card, which worked normally before, does not work ? ❑ Make sure the PC Card is compatible with the Microsoft Windows... on the left pane. 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 PC Card for more information. ❑ Make sure the PC Card is inserted properly.
... driver software. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click System and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 Click Device Manager on your computer. ❑ See the manual that came with your PC Card, which worked normally before, does not work ? ❑ Make sure the PC Card is compatible with the Microsoft Windows... on the left pane. 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 PC Card for more information. ❑ Make sure the PC Card is inserted properly.
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... may not be able to use some PC Cards or some PC Cards, if you are inserting the card in the correct orientation. See the manual that came with your computer. n 169 N Troubleshooting Why doesn't my computer recognize attached devices? For some functions of the PC Card should face toward you...
... may not be able to use some PC Cards or some PC Cards, if you are inserting the card in the correct orientation. See the manual that came with your computer. n 169 N Troubleshooting Why doesn't my computer recognize attached devices? For some functions of the PC Card should face toward you...