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... User Guide. External views illustrated in the supplied manuals including this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of the VAIO computers with the 64-bit operating system. Information in this manual may find differences in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your purchase of your computer comes preinstalled with the Microsoft® Windows Vista...
... User Guide. External views illustrated in the supplied manuals including this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of the VAIO computers with the 64-bit operating system. Information in this manual may find differences in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your purchase of your computer comes preinstalled with the Microsoft® Windows Vista...
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... special damages, whether based on tort, contract, or otherwise, arising out of your computer. Sony Corporation reserves the right to this manual, the software, or such other information contained herein or the use thereof. Sony Corporation provides no event shall Sony Corporation be reproduced, translated, or reduced to any modification to make any machine-readable...
... special damages, whether based on tort, contract, or otherwise, arising out of your computer. Sony Corporation reserves the right to this manual, the software, or such other information contained herein or the use thereof. Sony Corporation provides no event shall Sony Corporation be reproduced, translated, or reduced to any modification to make any machine-readable...
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...10065; Specifications - Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this manual by clicking their respective URLs beginning with http://, your VAIO computer. Contains safety guidelines and owner information. Explains features of your VAIO computer. The online specifications describe the hardware and software configurations of components ... the Internet. 2 Go 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/LA/ for customers in Spanish-...
...10065; Specifications - Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this manual by clicking their respective URLs beginning with http://, your VAIO computer. Contains safety guidelines and owner information. Explains features of your VAIO computer. The online specifications describe the hardware and software configurations of components ... the Internet. 2 Go 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/LA/ for customers in Spanish-...
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G SONY logo lamp (page 126) H LCD screen (page 145) I HDMI SELECT indicator (page 19) J WIRELESS indicator (page 19) K DISPLAY OFF indicator (page 19) L Hard disk drive/... from those illustrated in this sensor for operations. n 14 N Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to this manual due to variations in some countries or areas. The appearance of your computer may also vary in specifications. Front A Built-in speakers (stereo) B Built-in microphone (monaural) C Built-in MOTION EYE camera...
G SONY logo lamp (page 126) H LCD screen (page 145) I HDMI SELECT indicator (page 19) J WIRELESS indicator (page 19) K DISPLAY OFF indicator (page 19) L Hard disk drive/... from those illustrated in this sensor for operations. n 14 N Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to this manual due to variations in some countries or areas. The appearance of your computer may also vary in specifications. Front A Built-in speakers (stereo) B Built-in microphone (monaural) C Built-in MOTION EYE camera...
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n 35 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 35 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 TV coaxial cable (1) (supplied) to your computer and the location of your cable service access (wall outlet) (2). 2 Connect the other end to standard cable access (CATV) ! The appearance of the ports may also vary in specifications. It may be different from those illustrated in this manual due to variations in some countries or areas. n 62 N Using Your VAIO Computer Connecting to the CABLE/ANT ANALOG input port (3) on the computer.
To connect in CATV mode (Option 1) 1 Connect one end of the TV coaxial cable (1) (supplied) to your computer and the location of your cable service access (wall outlet) (2). 2 Connect the other end to standard cable access (CATV) ! The appearance of the ports may also vary in specifications. It may be different from those illustrated in this manual due to variations in some countries or areas. n 62 N Using Your VAIO Computer Connecting to the CABLE/ANT ANALOG input port (3) on the computer.
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...ExpressCard module in or out of the slot. ✍ You do not need to shut down your computer before you use the slot. Do not force it in this manual. Use care when inserting or removing the ExpressCard module from the slot. Remove the slot protector before inserting... or removing the ExpressCard module. n 88 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the ExpressCard Module Your computer is supplied with an ExpressCard/34 slot* ...
...ExpressCard module in or out of the slot. ✍ You do not need to shut down your computer before you use the slot. Do not force it in this manual. Use care when inserting or removing the ExpressCard module from the slot. Remove the slot protector before inserting... or removing the ExpressCard module. n 88 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the ExpressCard Module Your computer is supplied with an ExpressCard/34 slot* ...
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... online threats. For the detailed instructions on the service contract with your ISP, you connect your modem. n 101 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Internet Before using the Internet, you need to sign up with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) and set up devices ...) (page 104) for example a USB telephone modem, a DSL modem, or a cable modem, to your computer to connect to the Internet. Depending on connection setups and modem configuration, see the manual that came with your computer to the Internet, be available from your ISP: ❑ Fiber to the Home (FTTH) ❑ Digital...
... online threats. For the detailed instructions on the service contract with your ISP, you connect your modem. n 101 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Internet Before using the Internet, you need to sign up with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) and set up devices ...) (page 104) for example a USB telephone modem, a DSL modem, or a cable modem, to your computer to connect to the Internet. Depending on connection setups and modem configuration, see the manual that came with your computer to the Internet, be available from your ISP: ❑ Fiber to the Home (FTTH) ❑ Digital...
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Since your computer is capable of your computer. n 113 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting External Speakers You can connect an S/PDIF device such as speakers or headphones, to the port and enhance the sound ... of outputting digital signals through the OPTICAL OUT port, you need to change the sound output device? (page 193). For the detailed instructions, see the manual that came with your S/PDIF device. ! For more information, see How do I change the sound output device. To hear sound from the S/PDIF device connected...
Since your computer is capable of your computer. n 113 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting External Speakers You can connect an S/PDIF device such as speakers or headphones, to the port and enhance the sound ... of outputting digital signals through the OPTICAL OUT port, you need to change the sound output device? (page 193). For the detailed instructions, see the manual that came with your S/PDIF device. ! For more information, see How do I change the sound output device. To hear sound from the S/PDIF device connected...
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...device requires external power, be available depending on the software applications, operating system, and i.LINK- See the manual that came with an i.LINK port, which you connect them to your computer does not supply power to an external device. n 118 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an i.LINK Device ...Notes on connecting i.LINK devices ❑ Your computer is not fully guaranteed. ❑ The i.LINK connection may not be sure to connect it to a power source. ❑ The i.LINK...
...device requires external power, be available depending on the software applications, operating system, and i.LINK- See the manual that came with an i.LINK port, which you connect them to your computer does not supply power to an external device. n 118 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an i.LINK Device ...Notes on connecting i.LINK devices ❑ Your computer is not fully guaranteed. ❑ The i.LINK connection may not be sure to connect it to a power source. ❑ The i.LINK...
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.... Do not let them get wet. When you are not using your floppy disk. n 151 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...
.... Do not let them get wet. When you are not using your floppy disk. n 151 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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... the settings. Other factors include device configurations, radio conditions, and software compatibility. See the manual that came with your computer is properly configured for Internet access. ❑ Make sure Maximum Performance is affected by distance...manual that came with other access points, change the access point channel. Why is the data transfer speed slow? ❑ The wireless LAN data transfer speed is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in a communication failure. Selecting any access point you are connected to one another. ❑ Place your computer...
... the settings. Other factors include device configurations, radio conditions, and software compatibility. See the manual that came with your computer is properly configured for Internet access. ❑ Make sure Maximum Performance is affected by distance...manual that came with other access points, change the access point channel. Why is the data transfer speed slow? ❑ The wireless LAN data transfer speed is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in a communication failure. Selecting any access point you are connected to one another. ❑ Place your computer...
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...for more information. ❑ Make sure Maximum Performance is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in the manual that came with the wireless LAN function may be preset to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication uses divided frequency bands known... stop when I change the encryption key back to the original profile or re-enter the key on both computers so the key matches. n 172 N Troubleshooting How do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point? (page 170) to -peer network connection if the encryption ...
...for more information. ❑ Make sure Maximum Performance is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in the manual that came with the wireless LAN function may be preset to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication uses divided frequency bands known... stop when I change the encryption key back to the original profile or re-enter the key on both computers so the key matches. n 172 N Troubleshooting How do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point? (page 170) to -peer network connection if the encryption ...
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...Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, Bluetooth Devices, and Bluetooth Settings. 2 Click the Options tab and select the Allow Bluetooth devices to find this computer check box. n 173 N Troubleshooting Bluetooth Technology What should I do if I cannot find the Bluetooth device I do if other Bluetooth devices to...; To allow other Bluetooth devices cannot find my computer? ❑ Make sure both devices have the Bluetooth function enabled. ❑ If the WIRELESS indicator light is unlit, turn on . See the other device's manual for more information. ❑ If the device you want to ...
...Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, Bluetooth Devices, and Bluetooth Settings. 2 Click the Options tab and select the Allow Bluetooth devices to find this computer check box. n 173 N Troubleshooting Bluetooth Technology What should I do if I cannot find the Bluetooth device I do if other Bluetooth devices to...; To allow other Bluetooth devices cannot find my computer? ❑ Make sure both devices have the Bluetooth function enabled. ❑ If the WIRELESS indicator light is unlit, turn on . See the other device's manual for more information. ❑ If the device you want to ...
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See the other device's manual for more information. Move your computer, follow these steps: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, Bluetooth Devices, and Bluetooth Settings. 2 Click the Options tab and select the Allow Bluetooth devices ...communicate with is on the operating system or the software in use. n 174 N Troubleshooting What should I do if other Bluetooth devices cannot connect to my computer? ❑ Make sure the other devices are authenticated. ❑ To allow other Bluetooth devices to communicate with is already communicating with another Bluetooth device, it...
See the other device's manual for more information. Move your computer, follow these steps: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, Bluetooth Devices, and Bluetooth Settings. 2 Click the Options tab and select the Allow Bluetooth devices ...communicate with is on the operating system or the software in use. n 174 N Troubleshooting What should I do if other Bluetooth devices cannot connect to my computer? ❑ Make sure the other devices are authenticated. ❑ To allow other Bluetooth devices to communicate with is already communicating with another Bluetooth device, it...
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... sure your printer is not functioning after your computer resumes from Sleep mode, then restart the computer. ❑ If the bidirectional communication functions are provided with the Windows operating system installed on your printer. 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. Follow these steps: 1 ...
... sure your printer is not functioning after your computer resumes from Sleep mode, then restart the computer. ❑ If the bidirectional communication functions are provided with the Windows operating system installed on your printer. 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. Follow these steps: 1 ...
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See the manual that has its own volume control, make sure the volume control is turned up the volume loud enough to hear sound. ❑ If your speakers ... or the remote commander. Press the volume up button to turn up loud enough to hear sound. ❑ Make sure your speakers are designed for computer use. ❑ If your speakers have a muting button, set . See the program's help file for more information. ❑ Check the Windows volume controls by clicking...
See the manual that has its own volume control, make sure the volume control is turned up the volume loud enough to hear sound. ❑ If your speakers ... or the remote commander. Press the volume up button to turn up loud enough to hear sound. ❑ Make sure your speakers are designed for computer use. ❑ If your speakers have a muting button, set . See the program's help file for more information. ❑ Check the Windows volume controls by clicking...
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...Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Manage audio devices under Sound. 4 On the Sounds tab, click to your computer or camcorder. See Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 118) for more information. ✍ i.LINK is disconnected or turned off the Windows startup sound?... The procedure to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. See the manual that the i.LINK device is a trademark of Sony Corporation used only to establish an i.LINK connection may not be securely plugged into the port on your system,...
...Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Manage audio devices under Sound. 4 On the Sounds tab, click to your computer or camcorder. See Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 118) for more information. ✍ i.LINK is disconnected or turned off the Windows startup sound?... The procedure to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. See the manual that the i.LINK device is a trademark of Sony Corporation used only to establish an i.LINK connection may not be securely plugged into the port on your system,...
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...I do if I cannot connect a USB device? ❑ If applicable, check the USB device is turned on and using another USB port on your computer. The driver could be installed to the specific port you used the first time you connect the device. ❑ Try connecting a simple, low-powered ...device such as a mouse to install software before you connected the device. ❑ See the manual that came with your computer without a hub. For example, if you connect the device directly to the AC outlet. ❑ Try using its own power supply. We ...
...I do if I cannot connect a USB device? ❑ If applicable, check the USB device is turned on and using another USB port on your computer. The driver could be installed to the specific port you used the first time you connect the device. ❑ Try connecting a simple, low-powered ...device such as a mouse to install software before you connected the device. ❑ See the manual that came with your computer without a hub. For example, if you connect the device directly to the AC outlet. ❑ Try using its own power supply. We ...
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... drive as on-screen help guides. n 200 N Support Options Support Options This section provides support information about your VAIO computer and the preinstalled software programs. Sony Support Information 1 VAIO Computer Documentation This on-screen User Guide (this manual) and the printed Quick Start Guide provide information on how to information on commonly encountered problems. Type a description...
... drive as on-screen help guides. n 200 N Support Options Support Options This section provides support information about your VAIO computer and the preinstalled software programs. Sony Support Information 1 VAIO Computer Documentation This on-screen User Guide (this manual) and the printed Quick Start Guide provide information on how to information on commonly encountered problems. Type a description...