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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 your computer. 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 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 your computer. n5 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide.
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...-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this manual by clicking their respective URLs beginning with your computer, as well as information on your computer must be connected 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...
...-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this manual by clicking their respective URLs beginning with your computer, as well as information on your computer must be connected 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...
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It may be different from those illustrated in this sensor for operations. The appearance of your computer may also vary in some countries or areas. G SONY logo lamp (page 120) H LCD screen (page 139) I HDMI SELECT indicator* (page 17) J WIRELESS indicator (page 17) K DISPLAY OFF indicator (page 17) L Hard disk drive/... EYE camera indicator (page 17) D Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 43) E Power indicator (page 17) F Remote sensor Point the supplied remote commander to this manual due to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. !
It may be different from those illustrated in this sensor for operations. The appearance of your computer may also vary in some countries or areas. G SONY logo lamp (page 120) H LCD screen (page 139) I HDMI SELECT indicator* (page 17) J WIRELESS indicator (page 17) K DISPLAY OFF indicator (page 17) L Hard disk drive/... EYE camera indicator (page 17) D Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 43) E Power indicator (page 17) F Remote sensor Point the supplied remote commander to this manual due to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. !
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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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To connect in CATV mode (Option 1) 1 Connect one end of the ports may also vary in specifications. n 58 N Using Your VAIO Computer Connecting to variations in some countries or areas. The appearance of your computer and the location of the TV coaxial cable (1) (supplied) to your cable service access (wall outlet) (2). 2 Connect the other end to the CABLE/ANT ANALOG input port (3) on the computer. It may be different from those illustrated in this manual due to standard cable access (CATV) !
To connect in CATV mode (Option 1) 1 Connect one end of the ports may also vary in specifications. n 58 N Using Your VAIO Computer Connecting to variations in some countries or areas. The appearance of your computer and the location of the TV coaxial cable (1) (supplied) to your cable service access (wall outlet) (2). 2 Connect the other end to the CABLE/ANT ANALOG input port (3) on the computer. It may be different from those illustrated in this manual due to standard cable access (CATV) !
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...* or an ExpressCard/34 slot* for transferring data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices. n 82 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the ExpressCard Module Your computer is equipped with an ExpressCard/34 slot*. * Referred to as shown below and the latter can accommodate either an ExpressCard/34 (34 mm...
...* or an ExpressCard/34 slot* for transferring data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices. n 82 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the ExpressCard Module Your computer is equipped with an ExpressCard/34 slot*. * Referred to as shown below and the latter can accommodate either an ExpressCard/34 (34 mm...
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For the detailed instructions on connection setups and modem configuration, see the manual that came with your computer. n 95 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Internet To use the Internet, you need to connect an external modem device, for example a USB telephone modem, an xDSL modem, or a cable modem, to your modem.
For the detailed instructions on connection setups and modem configuration, see the manual that came with your computer. n 95 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Internet To use the Internet, you need to connect an external modem device, for example a USB telephone modem, an xDSL modem, or a cable modem, to your modem.
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... amplifier to the port and enhance the sound quality of your computer. For more information, see How do I change the sound output device. For the detailed instructions, see the manual that came with your computer. n 105 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting External Speakers You can... connect an S/PDIF device such as speakers or headphones, to change the sound output device? (page 186). Since your computer is capable of outputting digital...
... amplifier to the port and enhance the sound quality of your computer. For more information, see How do I change the sound output device. For the detailed instructions, see the manual that came with your computer. n 105 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting External Speakers You can... connect an S/PDIF device such as speakers or headphones, to change the sound output device? (page 186). Since your computer is capable of outputting digital...
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compatible devices you use to connect an i.LINK device, such as a digital video camcorder. ❑ The i.LINK port on your computer does not supply power to external devices that came with an i.LINK port, which you can use . However, the actual transfer rate depends ...for example, an HDD or a CD-RW drive) before you connect them to 400 Mbps. See the manual that are generally powered through i.LINK ports. ❑ The i.LINK port supports transfer rates up to your computer. n 110 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an i.LINK Device Notes on connecting i.LINK devices ❑ Your...
compatible devices you use to connect an i.LINK device, such as a digital video camcorder. ❑ The i.LINK port on your computer does not supply power to external devices that came with an i.LINK port, which you can use . However, the actual transfer rate depends ...for example, an HDD or a CD-RW drive) before you connect them to 400 Mbps. See the manual that are generally powered through i.LINK ports. ❑ The i.LINK port supports transfer rates up to your computer. n 110 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an i.LINK Device Notes on connecting i.LINK devices ❑ Your...
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... floppy disks away from the floppy disk drive and put it from any liquid. n 145 N Precautions Handling Floppy Disks ❑ Do not open the shutter manually and touch the internal components of the floppy disk. ❑ Keep floppy disks away from magnets. ❑ Keep floppy disks away from direct sunlight and...
... floppy disks away from the floppy disk drive and put it from any liquid. n 145 N Precautions Handling Floppy Disks ❑ Do not open the shutter manually and touch the internal components of the floppy disk. ❑ Keep floppy disks away from magnets. ❑ Keep floppy disks away from direct sunlight and...
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See the manual that your access point is selected. ❑ Make sure the encryption key is affected by distance and obstructions. What should I do if I do if my computer cannot connect to confirm that came with your computer. ❑ Make sure power to the access point is on. ...any access point you may be using closer to the computer. ❑ Make sure your computer is properly configured for more information. ❑ Make sure your computer and the access point are connected to one another. ❑ Place your computer away from obstacles or move any access point you may...
See the manual that your access point is selected. ❑ Make sure the encryption key is affected by distance and obstructions. What should I do if I do if my computer cannot connect to confirm that came with your computer. ❑ Make sure power to the access point is on. ...any access point you may be using closer to the computer. ❑ Make sure your computer is properly configured for more information. ❑ Make sure your computer and the access point are connected to one another. ❑ Place your computer away from obstacles or move any access point you may...
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...; If you are using a wireless LAN access point, the device may occur if a large file is exchanged or the computer is placed in the manual that came with other access points, change the access point channel. n 165 N Troubleshooting Why is the data transfer speed ... Make sure the access point connection is affected by distance and obstructions between devices and access points. See the manual that came with your computer closer to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication uses divided frequency bands known as channels...
...; If you are using a wireless LAN access point, the device may occur if a large file is exchanged or the computer is placed in the manual that came with other access points, change the access point channel. n 165 N Troubleshooting Why is the data transfer speed ... Make sure the access point connection is affected by distance and obstructions between devices and access points. See the manual that came with your computer closer to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication uses divided frequency bands known as channels...
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See the other device's manual for more information. ❑ If the device you may...I want to communicate with? ❑ Check that the Bluetooth function of each other Bluetooth devices? Why can't my computer find my computer? ❑ Make sure both devices have the Bluetooth function enabled. ❑ If the WIRELESS indicator light is on the...Bluetooth Devices, and Bluetooth Settings. 2 Click the Options tab and select the Allow Bluetooth devices to find this computer check box. Wireless Bluetooth technology works best when the devices are within 33 feet (10 meters) of the device...
See the other device's manual for more information. ❑ If the device you may...I want to communicate with? ❑ Check that the Bluetooth function of each other Bluetooth devices? Why can't my computer find my computer? ❑ Make sure both devices have the Bluetooth function enabled. ❑ If the WIRELESS indicator light is on the...Bluetooth Devices, and Bluetooth Settings. 2 Click the Options tab and select the Allow Bluetooth devices to find this computer check box. Wireless Bluetooth technology works best when the devices are within 33 feet (10 meters) of the device...
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... Settings. 2 Click the Options tab and select the Allow Bluetooth devices to find this computer check box. ❑ The data transfer distance can be able to communicate with your computer and Bluetooth devices closer to each other device's manual for more information. See the other . ❑ If the device you want to communicate...
... Settings. 2 Click the Options tab and select the Allow Bluetooth devices to find this computer check box. ❑ The data transfer distance can be able to communicate with your computer and Bluetooth devices closer to each other device's manual for more information. See the other . ❑ If the device you want to communicate...
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...Click the Ports tab. 5 Click to install the printer driver software before you use your computer may need to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box. 6 Click OK. 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. n 177 N Troubleshooting Printing What should...
...Click the Ports tab. 5 Click to install the printer driver software before you use your computer may need to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box. 6 Click OK. 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. n 177 N Troubleshooting Printing What should...
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... output device, see How do I do if my external speakers do not work? ❑ If you are using a program that came with your speakers for computer use. ❑ If your speakers are properly connected and the volume is properly set the button to off with the volume down button on the... wireless keyboard or the remote commander may have been pressed. See the manual that has its own volume control, make sure the speakers are connected to hear sound. ❑ Make sure your speakers are designed for more ...
... output device, see How do I do if my external speakers do not work? ❑ If you are using a program that came with your speakers for computer use. ❑ If your speakers are properly connected and the volume is properly set the button to off with the volume down button on the... wireless keyboard or the remote commander may have been pressed. See the manual that has its own volume control, make sure the speakers are connected to hear sound. ❑ Make sure your speakers are designed for more ...
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... connection. Unplug the cable, and plug it in once again. To turn off the Windows startup sound? See the manual that the i.LINK device is a trademark of Sony Corporation used only to your computer or camcorder. How do if I turn off , the i.LINK cable may vary, depending on your system, such as a CD...
... connection. Unplug the cable, and plug it in once again. To turn off the Windows startup sound? See the manual that the i.LINK device is a trademark of Sony Corporation used only to your computer or camcorder. How do if I turn off , the i.LINK cable may vary, depending on your system, such as a CD...
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... working because of a power distribution failure. If you are using its own power supply. For example, if you connect the device directly to your computer. We recommend you are using a printer, check if the power cable is connected properly to install software before you connected the device. ❑... See the manual that came with your USB device for more information. The driver could be installed to the specific port you used the first time you ...
... working because of a power distribution failure. If you are using its own power supply. For example, if you connect the device directly to your computer. We recommend you are using a printer, check if the power cable is connected properly to install software before you connected the device. ❑... See the manual that came with your USB device for more information. The driver could be installed to the specific port you used the first time you ...
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... customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in the sequence listed below. 1 VAIO Computer Documentation This on-screen User Guide (this manual) and the printed Welcome mat provide information on how to the Internet, VAIO Update automatically notifies you can visit Microsoft customer support at...
... customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in the sequence listed below. 1 VAIO Computer Documentation This on-screen User Guide (this manual) and the printed Welcome mat provide information on how to the Internet, VAIO Update automatically notifies you can visit Microsoft customer support at...
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The ExpressCard word mark and logos are owned by Sony Corporation is a trademark of such marks by the PCMCIA and any use of MultiMediaCard Association. In the manual, the ™ or ® marks may not be specified. MultiMediaCard is under license. All other trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners...
The ExpressCard word mark and logos are owned by Sony Corporation is a trademark of such marks by the PCMCIA and any use of MultiMediaCard Association. In the manual, the ™ or ® marks may not be specified. MultiMediaCard is under license. All other trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners...