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Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those of -the-art personal computing experience. ! External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on-screen User Guide. n5 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your computer.
Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those of -the-art personal computing experience. ! External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on-screen User Guide. n5 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your computer.
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... 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 countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in this manual) - n7 N Before Use Documentation Your documentation...
... 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 countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in this manual) - n7 N Before Use Documentation Your documentation...
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... 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) - n8 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 restoring individual software ...
... 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) - n8 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 restoring individual software ...
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...the following categories to find interesting and useful. ❑ VAIO Tutorials Sony provides guided help tutorials that help in the form of VAIO tutorials, an escalation page containing support and contact information, and various links to VAIO online support Web sites. ❑ Backup & Recovery Find ...Wireless LAN. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to back up and restore your operating system, system software, and your VAIO computer. To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Manuals & Specifications Here you will find the...
...the following categories to find interesting and useful. ❑ VAIO Tutorials Sony provides guided help tutorials that help in the form of VAIO tutorials, an escalation page containing support and contact information, and various links to VAIO online support Web sites. ❑ Backup & Recovery Find ...Wireless LAN. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to back up and restore your operating system, system software, and your VAIO computer. To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Manuals & Specifications Here you will find the...
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G Power button H Remote sensor* Point the supplied remote commander to turn off the LCD backlight. 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 models only. The ...(page 19) C Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 42) D Built-in microphone (monaural) E Power indicator (page 19) F DISPLAY OFF button Press this button to this manual due to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. ! n 14 N Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to variations in specifications.
G Power button H Remote sensor* Point the supplied remote commander to turn off the LCD backlight. 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 models only. The ...(page 19) C Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 42) D Built-in microphone (monaural) E Power indicator (page 19) F DISPLAY OFF button Press this button to this manual due to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. ! n 14 N Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to variations in specifications.
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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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... configuration. ! For details on the external digital cable tuner, see the manual that came with an external digital cable tuner or have one analog tuner board and one ATSC tuner board installed. n 57 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the TV Function To enhance your audio and visual experience in conjunction with Windows Media ...Media Center features. See 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. Windows Media Center provides you with a wide range of...
... configuration. ! For details on the external digital cable tuner, see the manual that came with an external digital cable tuner or have one analog tuner board and one ATSC tuner board installed. n 57 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the TV Function To enhance your audio and visual experience in conjunction with Windows Media ...Media Center features. See 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. Windows Media Center provides you with a wide range of...
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... the manual that only one TV coaxial cable is the TV coaxial cable (1). The following . ✍ You need to a cable service access or a TV antenna ...Otherwise, proceed with the TV tuner board. One primary cable to connect the computer to remove the ...TV connections. See Removing and Replacing the Back Panel Cover (page 20) for the detailed instructions on the type of connection available. The best method to the antenna. One... end connects to the computer's VHF/UHF input port, and the other end connects to the cable service access or to connect your computer system, TV...
... the manual that only one TV coaxial cable is the TV coaxial cable (1). The following . ✍ You need to a cable service access or a TV antenna ...Otherwise, proceed with the TV tuner board. One primary cable to connect the computer to remove the ...TV connections. See Removing and Replacing the Back Panel Cover (page 20) for the detailed instructions on the type of connection available. The best method to the antenna. One... end connects to the computer's VHF/UHF input port, and the other end connects to the cable service access or to connect your computer system, TV...
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... information. See the manual that you are inserting the PC Card in the correct direction. Make sure you may find that the device connected to your system to Normal mode from Sleep mode. Restart your system through the PC Card is not recognized. n 77 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ Some... devices may not function properly if 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...
... information. See the manual that you are inserting the PC Card in the correct direction. Make sure you may find that the device connected to your system to Normal mode from Sleep mode. Restart your system through the PC Card is not recognized. n 77 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ Some... devices may not function properly if 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...
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... a Universal ExpressCard slot* or an ExpressCard/34 slot* for transferring data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices. 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...
... a Universal ExpressCard slot* or an ExpressCard/34 slot* for transferring data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices. 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...
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...specific range. The access point will be used by providing an access point (not supplied), for the wireless LAN. n 98 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with an 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 how to select the channel that came with your access point. The access point bridges ...
...specific range. The access point will be used by providing an access point (not supplied), for the wireless LAN. n 98 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with an 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 how to select the channel that came with your access point. The access point bridges ...
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... alphanumeric characters long or up . See the manual that came with your access point for the procedure. 1 Make sure an access point is lit. 6 Right-click or on the software. 5 Click the button next to or above your desired wireless option(s). n 99 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to a wireless network ✍...
... alphanumeric characters long or up . See the manual that came with your access point for the procedure. 1 Make sure an access point is lit. 6 Right-click or on the software. 5 Click the button next to or above your desired wireless option(s). n 99 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to a wireless network ✍...
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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 ... does not supply power to external devices generally powered by i.LINK ports. ❑ The i.LINK port supports transfer rates up to your computer. See the manual that came with an i.LINK port, which you can use . n 105 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an i.LINK Device Notes on connecting i.LINK devices ❑ Your...
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 ... does not supply power to external devices generally powered by i.LINK ports. ❑ The i.LINK port supports transfer rates up to your computer. See the manual that came with an i.LINK port, which you can use . n 105 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an i.LINK Device Notes on connecting i.LINK devices ❑ Your...
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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 ...
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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...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 your computer away from obstructions or closer to any access point you may be using . ❑ Make sure your access point is...
...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 your computer away from obstructions or closer to any access point you may be using . ❑ Make sure your access point is...
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...temporarily overloaded depending on divided frequency bands known as channels. What are communicating via the access point. ❑ If your computer away from Sony devices. ❑ If you are using a wireless LAN access point, see connectivity information contained in close proximity to the access point. ...obstructions or closer to an access point, data transfer interruptions may occur when using large files or if the computer is in the manual that came with other devices are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication occurs on how many other access points, change the access ...
...temporarily overloaded depending on divided frequency bands known as channels. What are communicating via the access point. ❑ If your computer away from Sony devices. ❑ If you are using a wireless LAN access point, see connectivity information contained in close proximity to the access point. ...obstructions or closer to an access point, data transfer interruptions may occur when using large files or if the computer is in the manual that came with other devices are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication occurs on how many other access points, change the access ...
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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. This change...
... 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. This change...
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See the manual that has its own volume control, make sure the volume control is properly set the button to off with your speakers for more information. ❑ ...
See the manual that has its own volume control, make sure the volume control is properly set the button to off with your speakers for more information. ❑ ...
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...information. n 177 N Troubleshooting PC Cards What should I do if my PC Card does not work? ❑ Make sure the PC Card is compatible with your PC Card, which worked normally before, does not work, you are not using a Sony PC Card. ❑ If your PC Card for more information. ❑...; Make sure the PC Card is inserted properly. 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 ...
...information. n 177 N Troubleshooting PC Cards What should I do if my PC Card does not work? ❑ Make sure the PC Card is compatible with your PC Card, which worked normally before, does not work, you are not using a Sony PC Card. ❑ If your PC Card for more information. ❑...; Make sure the PC Card is inserted properly. 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 ...
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... not be able to use some PC Cards or some PC Cards, if you alternate between Normal mode and Sleep mode while the card is inserted into the PC Card slot, your computer. See the manual that came with your PC Card for more information. The back of the PC Card on your computer may not... recognize the PC Card or the connected device. Restart the computer. For some functions of...
... not be able to use some PC Cards or some PC Cards, if you alternate between Normal mode and Sleep mode while the card is inserted into the PC Card slot, your computer. See the manual that came with your PC Card for more information. The back of the PC Card on your computer may not... recognize the PC Card or the connected device. Restart the computer. For some functions of...