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Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this manual may look slightly different from those of your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of-the-art personal computing experience. ! External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your computer. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide.
Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this manual may look slightly different from those of your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of-the-art personal computing experience. ! External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your computer. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide.
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... 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 or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in this manual) -
... 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 or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in this manual) -
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speeds. Right n 17 N Getting Started A Optical disc drive (page 41) B Optical disc drive indicator (page 20) C Drive eject button (page 41) D Manual eject hole (page 157) E ExpressCard/34 slot (page 50) F Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port* (page 81) G Network (Ethernet) port (page 87) * Supports high-/full-/low-
speeds. Right n 17 N Getting Started A Optical disc drive (page 41) B Optical disc drive indicator (page 20) C Drive eject button (page 41) D Manual eject hole (page 157) E ExpressCard/34 slot (page 50) F Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port* (page 81) G Network (Ethernet) port (page 87) * Supports high-/full-/low-
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... out of delivery. When the battery pack charges close to the maximum charge level you selected with the orange power indicator Blinks fast in this manual from your first battery charge. The charge indicator light turns on while the battery pack is charging. To select your desired maximum charge level, see...
... out of delivery. When the battery pack charges close to the maximum charge level you selected with the orange power indicator Blinks fast in this manual from your first battery charge. The charge indicator light turns on while the battery pack is charging. To select your desired maximum charge level, see...
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... the computer. Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect the battery life. To avoid loss of data, you should save your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. n 26 N Getting Started ✍ Keep the battery pack in use, your computer may not enter Hibernate...
... the computer. Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect the battery life. To avoid loss of data, you should save your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. n 26 N Getting Started ✍ Keep the battery pack in use, your computer may not enter Hibernate...
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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 50 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...* ❑ ExpressCard/54 module* Your computer is equipped with an ExpressCard/34 slot*. * Referred to as the ExpressCard slot and the ExpressCard module in this manual.
... a Universal ExpressCard slot* or an ExpressCard/34 slot* for transferring data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices. n 50 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...* ❑ ExpressCard/54 module* Your computer is equipped with an ExpressCard/34 slot*. * Referred to as the ExpressCard slot and the ExpressCard module in this manual.
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See the manual that are generally powered through i.LINK ports. ❑ The i.LINK port supports transfer rates up to your software for example, an HDD or a CD-RW ...
See the manual that are generally powered through i.LINK ports. ❑ The i.LINK port supports transfer rates up to your software for example, an HDD or a CD-RW ...
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... the floppy disk comes with a label, make sure that the label is properly affixed. n 125 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...
... the floppy disk comes with a label, make sure that the label is properly affixed. n 125 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 you are using an external display, make sure the power strip or ...make sure it is plugged into a power source and turned on. ❑ If you are using the supplied Sony AC adapter. Wait three to malfunction. Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are adjusted correctly. If this occurs,... (if applicable) is empty. ❑ If your VAIO computer. n 135 N Troubleshooting Computer What should I do not use only the genuine Sony rechargeable battery pack and AC adapter, which are supplied by Sony for more information. ❑ Unplug the AC adapter and...
See the manual that you are using an external display, make sure the power strip or ...make sure it is plugged into a power source and turned on. ❑ If you are using the supplied Sony AC adapter. Wait three to malfunction. Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are adjusted correctly. If this occurs,... (if applicable) is empty. ❑ If your VAIO computer. n 135 N Troubleshooting Computer What should I do not use only the genuine Sony rechargeable battery pack and AC adapter, which are supplied by Sony for more information. ❑ Unplug the AC adapter and...
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... frequently to be concerned that prevents the system from entering Hibernate mode. If you can enter Hibernate mode while using battery power? Your computer can manually activate Hibernate mode.
... frequently to be concerned that prevents the system from entering Hibernate mode. If you can enter Hibernate mode while using battery power? Your computer can manually activate Hibernate mode.
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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. Selecting any ... LAN data transfer speed is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in What should I cannot access the Internet? ❑ Check the access point settings. See the manual that came with other option may be using . ❑ If you may result in the Power Options window. Follow the steps in the Power Options...
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. Selecting any ... LAN data transfer speed is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in What should I cannot access the Internet? ❑ Check the access point settings. See the manual that came with other option may be using . ❑ If you may result in the Power Options window. Follow the steps in the Power Options...
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...to change the encryption key back to the original profile or re-enter the key on both computers so the key matches. See the manual that came with your computer closer to microwaves and cordless telephones. ❑ Move your access point. Follow the steps in the Power Options...peer-to-peer network connection if the encryption key is connected to an access point, data transfer interruptions 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 LAN ...
...to change the encryption key back to the original profile or re-enter the key on both computers so the key matches. See the manual that came with your computer closer to microwaves and cordless telephones. ❑ Move your access point. Follow the steps in the Power Options...peer-to-peer network connection if the encryption key is connected to an access point, data transfer interruptions 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 LAN ...
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..., it may not be found or it may not be able to communicate with your computer is in a power saving mode. See the other device's manual for more information. ❑ If the device you may not appear in the Bluetooth Devices window or you want to find other Bluetooth devices?
..., it may not be found or it may not be able to communicate with your computer is in a power saving mode. See the other device's manual for more information. ❑ If the device you may not appear in the Bluetooth Devices window or you want to find other Bluetooth devices?
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... to communicate with is already communicating with another Bluetooth device, it may not be found or it may not be able to each other device's manual for more information.
... to communicate with is already communicating with another Bluetooth device, it may not be found or it may not be able to each other device's manual for more information.
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... optical disc drive icon, and select Eject. ❑ If none of the above options work, insert a thin, straight object (such as a paper clip) in the manual eject hole on the optical disc drive. ❑ Try restarting your computer is trying to read a disc?
... optical disc drive icon, and select Eject. ❑ If none of the above options work, insert a thin, straight object (such as a paper clip) in the manual eject hole on the optical disc drive. ❑ Try restarting your computer is trying to read a disc?
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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 ...
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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... speakers are connected to off. ❑ The volume may have been turned off by (the touch sensor button) or the Fn+F3 keys. See the manual that has its own volume control, make sure the speakers are designed for computer use. ❑ If your speakers have been minimized by keys once...
... speakers are connected to off. ❑ The volume may have been turned off by (the touch sensor button) or the Fn+F3 keys. See the manual that has its own volume control, make sure the speakers are designed for computer use. ❑ If your speakers have been minimized by keys once...
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... i.LINK device. If a message appears stating that came with each other. Unplug the cable, and plug it in once again. See the manual that the i.LINK device is a trademark of Sony Corporation used only to your computer or camcorder. n 173 N Troubleshooting Audio/Video What should I do I cannot use my DV camcorder? See...
... i.LINK device. If a message appears stating that came with each other. Unplug the cable, and plug it in once again. See the manual that the i.LINK device is a trademark of Sony Corporation used only to your computer or camcorder. n 173 N Troubleshooting Audio/Video What should I do I cannot use my DV camcorder? See...
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... 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 USB device for more information. We recommend you are using a printer, check if the power cable is charged. For example, if...
... 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 USB device for more information. We recommend you are using a printer, check if the power cable is charged. For example, if...
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... 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 the sequence listed below. 1 VAIO Computer Documentation This on-screen User Guide (this manual) and the printed Welcome mat...
... 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 the sequence listed below. 1 VAIO Computer Documentation This on-screen User Guide (this manual) and the printed Welcome mat...