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External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide state-of this manual may look slightly different from those of your purchase of -the-art personal computing experience. ! n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on your computer.
External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide state-of this manual may look slightly different from those of your purchase of -the-art personal computing experience. ! n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on your computer.
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... * Your computer may 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://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries... guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use My VAIO. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. It also includes information about your computer must be equipped with two built-in this manual by clicking their respective URLs beginning with http://, your storage device configuration. The...
... * Your computer may 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://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries... guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use My VAIO. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. It also includes information about your computer must be equipped with two built-in this manual by clicking their respective URLs beginning with http://, your storage device configuration. The...
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n 14 N Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to variations in some countries or areas. It may be different from those illustrated in this manual due to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. ! The appearance of your computer may also vary in specifications.
n 14 N Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to variations in some countries or areas. It may be different from those illustrated in this manual due to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. ! The appearance of your computer may also vary in specifications.
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Right n 18 N Getting Started A Headphones/OPTICAL OUT jack (page 90) (Optical Output Sampling Rate: 44.1 KHz/48.0 KHz/96.0 KHz) B Microphone jack (page 100) C Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports*1 (page 101) D Optical disc drive (page 40) E Optical disc drive indicator (page 21) F Substitute drive eject button (page 40) G Manual eject hole (page 180) H Network (Ethernet) port (page 107) I Modem port (page 80) J VHF/UHF input port*2 (page 49) K Power button/Power indicator (page 21) *1 Support high-/full-/low- speeds. *2 On selected models only.
Right n 18 N Getting Started A Headphones/OPTICAL OUT jack (page 90) (Optical Output Sampling Rate: 44.1 KHz/48.0 KHz/96.0 KHz) B Microphone jack (page 100) C Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports*1 (page 101) D Optical disc drive (page 40) E Optical disc drive indicator (page 21) F Substitute drive eject button (page 40) G Manual eject hole (page 180) H Network (Ethernet) port (page 107) I Modem port (page 80) J VHF/UHF input port*2 (page 49) K Power button/Power indicator (page 21) *1 Support high-/full-/low- speeds. *2 On selected models only.
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... Battery Charge Functions (page 29). n 27 N Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with the orange power indicator Blinks fast in this manual from your first battery charge.
... Battery Charge Functions (page 29). n 27 N Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with the orange power indicator Blinks fast in this manual from your first battery charge.
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n 28 N Getting Started ✍ Keep the battery pack in use, your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. Your computer is impossible. Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect the battery life. While ...
n 28 N Getting Started ✍ Keep the battery pack in use, your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. Your computer is impossible. Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect the battery life. While ...
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... on-screen Media Center User Guide for more information on -screen guide 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use My VAIO. 3 Click Media Center User Guide. n 49 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the TV Function Your computer may have a TV tuner board installed and may be supplied with an external digital... a wide range of TV, DVD, and video viewing, as well as music recording and playback. For details on the external digital cable tuner, see the manual that came with the tuner.
... on-screen Media Center User Guide for more information on -screen guide 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use My VAIO. 3 Click Media Center User Guide. n 49 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the TV Function Your computer may have a TV tuner board installed and may be supplied with an external digital... a wide range of TV, DVD, and video viewing, as well as music recording and playback. For details on the external digital cable tuner, see the manual that came with the tuner.
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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 63 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the ExpressCard Module Your computer is equipped with either an ExpressCard/34 (34 mm wide) or ExpressCard/54 (54 mm wide) module* as...
... a Universal ExpressCard slot* or an ExpressCard/34 slot* for transferring data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices. n 63 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the ExpressCard Module Your computer is equipped with either an ExpressCard/34 (34 mm wide) or ExpressCard/54 (54 mm wide) module* as...
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For the detailed instructions, see the manual that came with your S/PDIF device. ! To hear sound from the S/PDIF device connected to the headphones/OPTICAL OUT jack, you turn them on. To ...
For the detailed instructions, see the manual that came with your S/PDIF device. ! To hear sound from the S/PDIF device connected to the headphones/OPTICAL OUT jack, you turn them on. To ...
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...signals. To hear sound from the AV amplifier to the TV for updates. ✍ See the manual that came with selected models only) to the HDMI port on the computer and the other than the... one end of your TV into an AC outlet. 2 Plug one provided by Sony for the display. To connect a TV to change the sound output device? (page 197). Always use .... The HDMI port on installation and use the device driver provided by Sony is connected to your computer ! You can connect the HDMI out to an AV amplifier and audio will not...
...signals. To hear sound from the AV amplifier to the TV for updates. ✍ See the manual that came with selected models only) to the HDMI port on the computer and the other than the... one end of your TV into an AC outlet. 2 Plug one provided by Sony for the display. To connect a TV to change the sound output device? (page 197). Always use .... The HDMI port on installation and use the device driver provided by Sony is connected to your computer ! You can connect the HDMI out to an AV amplifier and audio will not...
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... working conditions and operating system compatibility of the external device. ❑ The optional i.LINK cables may not be available depending on your computer. See the manual that came with an i.LINK port, which you connect them to your computer does not supply power to external devices that are generally powered through...
... working conditions and operating system compatibility of the external device. ❑ The optional i.LINK cables may not be available depending on your computer. See the manual that came with an i.LINK port, which you connect them to your computer does not supply power to external devices that are generally powered through...
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... and cause a malfunction or damage your floppy disk. Do not let them get wet. 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...
... and cause a malfunction or damage your floppy disk. Do not let them get wet. 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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... battery pack and AC adapter, which are adjusted correctly. Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are supplied by Sony for your computer to five minutes. If this occurs, do if my computer does not start? ❑ Make sure your computer is securely plugged into a ..., use the computer for more information. ❑ Unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery pack. Wait three to malfunction. See the manual that you are using the supplied Sony AC adapter. Reinstall the battery pack, plug the AC adapter, and then press the power button to turn on . For your display...
... battery pack and AC adapter, which are adjusted correctly. Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are supplied by Sony for your computer to five minutes. If this occurs, do if my computer does not start? ❑ Make sure your computer is securely plugged into a ..., use the computer for more information. ❑ Unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery pack. Wait three to malfunction. See the manual that you are using the supplied Sony AC adapter. Reinstall the battery pack, plug the AC adapter, and then press the power button to turn on . For your display...
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... mode while using battery power, but some software programs and peripheral devices prevent the system from entering Hibernate mode, save your computer. Your computer can manually activate Hibernate mode. n 166 N Troubleshooting Should I be warm when it is warm? No, it is powering your data frequently to be concerned that prevents the...
... mode while using battery power, but some software programs and peripheral devices prevent the system from entering Hibernate mode, save your computer. Your computer can manually activate Hibernate mode. n 166 N Troubleshooting Should I be warm when it is warm? No, it is powering your data frequently to be concerned that prevents the...
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...access point, the device may be temporarily overloaded depending on how many other option may result in the Power Options window. See the manual that came with your access point for Wireless Adapter Settings in a communication failure. Selecting any other devices are using . ❑ Make...cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point? (page 172) to change the settings. Follow the steps in the Power Options window. See the manual that came with other option may result in What should I do if I cannot access the Internet? ❑ Check the access point settings....
...access point, the device may be temporarily overloaded depending on how many other option may result in the Power Options window. See the manual that came with your access point for Wireless Adapter Settings in a communication failure. Selecting any other devices are using . ❑ Make...cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point? (page 172) to change the settings. Follow the steps in the Power Options window. See the manual that came with other option may result in What should I do if I cannot access the Internet? ❑ Check the access point settings....
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... ❑ Move your computer closer to the original profile or re-enter the key on both computers so the key matches. See the manual that came with your access point for more information. ❑ Make sure Maximum Performance is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in a communication failure...the encryption key is changed. You can either change the encryption key? Selecting any other option may be preset to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication uses divided frequency bands known as channels. Third-party wireless ...
... ❑ Move your computer closer to the original profile or re-enter the key on both computers so the key matches. See the manual that came with your access point for more information. ❑ Make sure Maximum Performance is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in a communication failure...the encryption key is changed. You can either change the encryption key? Selecting any other option may be preset to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication uses divided frequency bands known as channels. Third-party wireless ...
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... device may not be able to communicate with your computer. ❑ To allow other devices, it may be too far apart. See the other device's manual for more information. ❑ If the device you may not be able to Normal mode, then turn on . n 175 N Troubleshooting Bluetooth Technology What should I do...
... device may not be able to communicate with your computer. ❑ To allow other devices, it may be too far apart. See the other device's manual for more information. ❑ If the device you may not be able to Normal mode, then turn on . n 175 N Troubleshooting Bluetooth Technology What should I do...
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... computer. ❑ Check that the Bluetooth function of the device you want to communicate with your computer and Bluetooth devices closer to each 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...
... computer. ❑ Check that the Bluetooth function of the device you want to communicate with your computer and Bluetooth devices closer to each 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...
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...-click the optical disc drive icon, and select Eject. ❑ If none of the above the numeric keypad. Note that your computer is disabled by VAIO Power Management, the substitute drive eject button on . ❑ If the power supply to the optical disc drive is trying to read a disc? If... disc drive. 3 Check the disc for instructions. The disc that it will not work , insert a thin, straight object (such as a paper clip) in the manual eject hole near the substitute drive eject button. ❑ Try restarting your computer is on the optical disc drive will take a while to read may...
...-click the optical disc drive icon, and select Eject. ❑ If none of the above the numeric keypad. Note that your computer is disabled by VAIO Power Management, the substitute drive eject button on . ❑ If the power supply to the optical disc drive is trying to read a disc? If... disc drive. 3 Check the disc for instructions. The disc that it will not work , insert a thin, straight object (such as a paper clip) in the manual eject hole near the substitute drive eject button. ❑ Try restarting your computer is on the optical disc drive will take a while to read may...
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... select Properties. 4 Click the Ports tab. 5 Click to install the printer driver software before you use your computer. ❑ You may enable printing. 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. n 188 N Troubleshooting...
... select Properties. 4 Click the Ports tab. 5 Click to install the printer driver software before you use your computer. ❑ You may enable printing. 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. n 188 N Troubleshooting...