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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 experience. ! n5 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of your computer.
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 experience. ! n5 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of your computer.
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Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this manual by clicking their respective URLs beginning with your VAIO computer. Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - Contains an overview of your computer. Explains features of your VAIO computer. The online specifications describe the hardware and software...://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 VAIO computer. Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - Contains an overview of your computer. Explains features of your VAIO computer. The online specifications describe the hardware and software...://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) -...
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...; Media Center User Guide (Selected models only) - To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click Media Center User Guide. n8 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Provides information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard...
...; Media Center User Guide (Selected models only) - To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click Media Center User Guide. n8 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Provides information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard...
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...10065; Manuals & Specifications Here you will find the on how to back up and restore your operating system, system software, and your computer running efficiently with updates and maintenance programs from the following categories to find interesting and useful. ❑ VAIO Tutorials Sony provides ...guided help tutorials that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing Center, and access to do it step by step. Run...
...10065; Manuals & Specifications Here you will find the on how to back up and restore your operating system, system software, and your computer running efficiently with updates and maintenance programs from the following categories to find interesting and useful. ❑ VAIO Tutorials Sony provides ...guided help tutorials that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing Center, and access to do it step by step. Run...
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It may be different from those illustrated in microphone (monaural) E Power indicator (page 19) F DISPLAY OFF button Press this sensor for operations. I SONY logo lamp (page 115) J LCD screen (page 133) K Hard disk drive indicator (page 19) L DISPLAY OFF indicator (page 19) * On selected ...A Built-in speakers (stereo) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 19) C Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 42) D Built-in this manual due to this button to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. ! n 14 N Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment...
It may be different from those illustrated in microphone (monaural) E Power indicator (page 19) F DISPLAY OFF button Press this sensor for operations. I SONY logo lamp (page 115) J LCD screen (page 133) K Hard disk drive indicator (page 19) L DISPLAY OFF indicator (page 19) * On selected ...A Built-in speakers (stereo) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 19) C Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 42) D Built-in this manual due to this button to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. ! n 14 N Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment...
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n 32 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 32 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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... Your VAIO Computer Using the TV Function To enhance your audio and visual experience in conjunction with Windows Media Center, your computer may be delivered with a wide range of TV, DVD, and video viewing, as well as music recording and playback. This section describes how to find out about your TV, set...provides you with an external digital cable tuner or have one analog tuner board and one ATSC tuner board installed. See the on-screen Media Center User Guide for more information on the external digital cable tuner, see the manual that came with the tuner. For details on Windows ...
... Your VAIO Computer Using the TV Function To enhance your audio and visual experience in conjunction with Windows Media Center, your computer may be delivered with a wide range of TV, DVD, and video viewing, as well as music recording and playback. This section describes how to find out about your TV, set...provides you with an external digital cable tuner or have one analog tuner board and one ATSC tuner board installed. See the on-screen Media Center User Guide for more information on the external digital cable tuner, see the manual that came with the tuner. For details on Windows ...
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...Your VAIO Computer Setting Up TV Connections ! The best method to connect your computer system, TV monitor or display, and cable service access, depends on service availability in your computer is not equipped with the VHF/UHF input port and is delivered with an external digital cable tuner, see the manual that only one TV ...coaxial cable is the TV coaxial cable (1). One primary cable to connect the computer to the antenna.
...Your VAIO Computer Setting Up TV Connections ! The best method to connect your computer system, TV monitor or display, and cable service access, depends on service availability in your computer is not equipped with the VHF/UHF input port and is delivered with an external digital cable tuner, see the manual that only one TV ...coaxial cable is the TV coaxial cable (1). One primary cable to connect the computer to the antenna.
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... is inserted, you use the latest software driver provided by the PC Card manufacturer. See the manual that you continuously switch to correct the problem. Do not force a PC Card into the slot. For some PC Cards, if you alternate between Normal mode and Sleep mode while the card is not ...recognized. Restart your PC Card for more information. If you have difficulty inserting a PC Card, check that came with your system to Normal mode from Sleep mode. n 77 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ Some devices may not function properly if you are...
... is inserted, you use the latest software driver provided by the PC Card manufacturer. See the manual that you continuously switch to correct the problem. Do not force a PC Card into the slot. For some PC Cards, if you alternate between Normal mode and Sleep mode while the card is not ...recognized. Restart your PC Card for more information. If you have difficulty inserting a PC Card, check that came with your system to Normal mode from Sleep mode. n 77 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ Some devices may not function properly if you are...
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n 79 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. and the latter, an ExpressCard/34 module* only. ❑ ExpressCard/34 module* ❑ ExpressCard/54 module...
n 79 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. and the latter, an ExpressCard/34 module* only. ❑ ExpressCard/34 module* ❑ ExpressCard/54 module...
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...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. n 98 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with an Access Point (Infrastructure) An infrastructure network is a... network that came with your access point. 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 ...
...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. n 98 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with an Access Point (Infrastructure) An infrastructure network is a... network that came with your access point. 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 ...
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See the manual that came with your desired wireless option(s). The passphrase is case sensitive and must enter a passphrase. Make sure the Wireless LAN indicator is lit. 6 Right-... and click Connect. ✍ For WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK authentication, you must be between 8 and 63 alphanumeric characters long or up . n 99 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to a wireless network ✍ You need to remove the back panel cover from the computer to or above your access point for...
See the manual that came with your desired wireless option(s). The passphrase is case sensitive and must enter a passphrase. Make sure the Wireless LAN indicator is lit. 6 Right-... and click Connect. ✍ For WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK authentication, you must be between 8 and 63 alphanumeric characters long or up . n 99 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to a wireless network ✍ You need to remove the back panel cover from the computer to or above your access point for...
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See the manual that came with an i.LINK port, which you can use . however, the actual transfer rate depends on the transfer rate of i.LINK-compatible PC peripherals (for more information. ❑ Check the working conditions and operating system compatibility of the external device. ❑ The optional i.LINK cables may not be ...
See the manual that came with an i.LINK port, which you can use . however, the actual transfer rate depends on the transfer rate of i.LINK-compatible PC peripherals (for more information. ❑ Check the working conditions and operating system compatibility of the external device. ❑ The optional i.LINK cables may not be ...
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... remove it from any liquid. When you are not using your floppy disk. n 138 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...
... remove it from any liquid. When you are not using your floppy disk. n 138 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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What should I cannot access the Internet? ❑ Check the access point settings. See the manual that came with your access point for Internet access. You may need to move your computer away from obstructions or closer to any access point ... selected. ❑ Make sure the encryption key is properly configured for more information. ❑ Make sure your computer and the access point are connected to one another. ❑ Move your computer away from obstructions or closer to confirm that your computer is correct. n 160 N Troubleshooting Networking What should I do if I do...
What should I cannot access the Internet? ❑ Check the access point settings. See the manual that came with your access point for Internet access. You may need to move your computer away from obstructions or closer to any access point ... selected. ❑ Make sure the encryption key is properly configured for more information. ❑ Make sure your computer and the access point are connected to one another. ❑ Move your computer away from obstructions or closer to confirm that your computer is correct. n 160 N Troubleshooting Networking What should I do if I do...
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...by distance and obstructions between devices and access points. Other factors include device configurations, radio conditions, and software compatibility. See the manual that came with your access point for more information. To maximize the data transfer speed, move your computer away from obstructions ... depending on divided frequency bands known as channels. Third-party wireless LAN access point channels may be preset to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are communicating via the access point. ❑ If your access point interferes with other devices are...
...by distance and obstructions between devices and access points. Other factors include device configurations, radio conditions, and software compatibility. See the manual that came with your access point for more information. To maximize the data transfer speed, move your computer away from obstructions ... depending on divided frequency bands known as channels. Third-party wireless LAN access point channels may be preset to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are communicating via the access point. ❑ If your access point interferes with other devices are...
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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 computer. ❑ You...
... 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 computer. ❑ You...
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... taskbar. ❑ Your sound output device may have been turned off . ❑ The muting button on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander. See the manual that has its own volume control, make sure the speakers are connected to off with the volume down button on the wireless keyboard or the...
... taskbar. ❑ Your sound output device may have been turned off . ❑ The muting button on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander. See the manual that has its own volume control, make sure the speakers are connected to off with the volume down button on the wireless keyboard or the...
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...System. 4 Click Device Manager on your computer. ❑ See the manual that came with the Microsoft Windows operating system installed on the left pane. The Device Manager window appears. 5 Double-click the device name for the PC Card to display the properties window. 6 Select the Driver tab and ...click Update Driver. You may need to install driver software if you are not using a Sony PC Card. ❑ If your PC Card for more information. n 177 N Troubleshooting PC Cards What should I do if my PC Card does not work , you may need to install the most recent driver software.
...System. 4 Click Device Manager on your computer. ❑ See the manual that came with the Microsoft Windows operating system installed on the left pane. The Device Manager window appears. 5 Double-click the device name for the PC Card to display the properties window. 6 Select the Driver tab and ...click Update Driver. You may need to install driver software if you are not using a Sony PC Card. ❑ If your PC Card for more information. n 177 N Troubleshooting PC Cards What should I do if my PC Card does not work , you may need to install the most recent driver software.
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... mode and Sleep mode while the card is inserted into the PC Card slot, your PC Card for more information. See Inserting a PC Card (page 76) for more information. ❑ You may not recognize the PC Card or the connected device. See the manual that came with your computer may not be able to use... some PC Cards or some functions of the PC Card should face toward you. For some PC Cards, if you are inserting the card in the...
... mode and Sleep mode while the card is inserted into the PC Card slot, your PC Card for more information. See Inserting a PC Card (page 76) for more information. ❑ You may not recognize the PC Card or the connected device. See the manual that came with your computer may not be able to use... some PC Cards or some functions of the PC Card should face toward you. For some PC Cards, if you are inserting the card in the...