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... Started This section describes how to start up your VAIO computer. ! Be sure to get started using your system. Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your computer with your...
... Started This section describes how to start up your VAIO computer. ! Be sure to get started using your system. Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your computer with your...
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... the other end of time, place the computer into the DC IN port (4) on the AC adapter. ✍ To disconnect your computer only with the supplied AC adapter. Using the AC Adapter ✍ Use your computer completely from AC power, unplug the AC adapter. n 21 N Getting Started Connecting a Power Source You...
... the other end of time, place the computer into the DC IN port (4) on the AC adapter. ✍ To disconnect your computer only with the supplied AC adapter. Using the AC Adapter ✍ Use your computer completely from AC power, unplug the AC adapter. n 21 N Getting Started Connecting a Power Source You...
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Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of delivery. n 22 N Getting Started Installing the Battery Pack To install the battery pack 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid. 2 Slide the battery LOCK switch (1) inward.
Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of delivery. n 22 N Getting Started Installing the Battery Pack To install the battery pack 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid. 2 Slide the battery LOCK switch (1) inward.
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... charge. Completely out of power. (Sleep mode) A battery error has occurred due to the computer. Fully charged. - Removed. Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with the orange power indicator light Blinks fast in any of the following states: - The battery pack is in orange Meaning The battery pack is...
... charge. Completely out of power. (Sleep mode) A battery error has occurred due to the computer. Fully charged. - Removed. Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with the orange power indicator light Blinks fast in any of the following states: - The battery pack is in orange Meaning The battery pack is...
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... should either connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. The battery pack supplied with your computer may not enter Hibernate mode even when battery life is low. To avoid loss of data, you should save your data frequently...
... should either connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. The battery pack supplied with your computer may not enter Hibernate mode even when battery life is low. To avoid loss of data, you should save your data frequently...
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If you need to connect your computer to a telephone line with a telephone cable (not supplied) and have an account with multiple telephone lines or a private branch exchange (PBX). To set up a dial-up . 4 Follow the on the computer. 2 Plug the ... appears. 3 Click Dial-up connection to the Internet 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Connect to the Internet under Network and Internet. n 58 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Internet Setting Up a Dial-up Internet Connection Before you can connect to the Internet, you connect a telephone cable coming through a splitter, the...
If you need to connect your computer to a telephone line with a telephone cable (not supplied) and have an account with multiple telephone lines or a private branch exchange (PBX). To set up a dial-up . 4 Follow the on the computer. 2 Plug the ... appears. 3 Click Dial-up connection to the Internet 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Connect to the Internet under Network and Internet. n 58 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Internet Setting Up a Dial-up Internet Connection Before you can connect to the Internet, you connect a telephone cable coming through a splitter, the...
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.... The access point will be used by providing an access point (not supplied), for the wireless LAN. The access point bridges the wireless and wired LAN and acts as a central controller for example the Sony Access Point. n 63 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with an Access Point (Infrastructure) An infrastructure network is a network...
.... The access point will be used by providing an access point (not supplied), for the wireless LAN. The access point bridges the wireless and wired LAN and acts as a central controller for example the Sony Access Point. n 63 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with an Access Point (Infrastructure) An infrastructure network is a network...
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To connect external speakers 1 Plug the speaker cable (1) (not supplied) into the headphones jack (2) i. 2 Plug the other end of the speaker cable to the external speaker (3). 3 Turn down the volume of your speakers are designed for computer use. ! Do not place floppy disks on the disks. their magnetic field may damage the data on the speakers; n 73 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting External Speakers You can enhance the sound quality of the speakers before you turn them on. ✍ Make sure your computer by connecting external speakers (not supplied).
To connect external speakers 1 Plug the speaker cable (1) (not supplied) into the headphones jack (2) i. 2 Plug the other end of the speaker cable to the external speaker (3). 3 Turn down the volume of your speakers are designed for computer use. ! Do not place floppy disks on the disks. their magnetic field may damage the data on the speakers; n 73 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting External Speakers You can enhance the sound quality of the speakers before you turn them on. ✍ Make sure your computer by connecting external speakers (not supplied).
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For example, you can connect an external display (not supplied) to your external display after connecting all other cables. n 74 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an External Display You can use the computer with a computer display or a projector. ✍ Connect the power cord of your computer.
For example, you can connect an external display (not supplied) to your external display after connecting all other cables. n 74 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an External Display You can use the computer with a computer display or a projector. ✍ Connect the power cord of your computer.
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... (monitor) to your display, and the other end into an AC outlet. 2 If you want to connect an analog monitor, plug the display cable (2) (not supplied) into the monitor port (3) a on the computer. 3 If you want to connect a TFT/DVI monitor, use an HDMI cable (not... supplied) and an HDMI to DVI-D adapter (not supplied) to connect the TFT/DVI monitor to the HDMI port on your computer is disabled when an external display is compliant with the HDCP...
... (monitor) to your display, and the other end into an AC outlet. 2 If you want to connect an analog monitor, plug the display cable (2) (not supplied) into the monitor port (3) a on the computer. 3 If you want to connect a TFT/DVI monitor, use an HDMI cable (not... supplied) and an HDMI to DVI-D adapter (not supplied) to connect the TFT/DVI monitor to the HDMI port on your computer is disabled when an external display is compliant with the HDCP...
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... your multimedia computer display (1) into an AC outlet. 2 Plug the display cable (2) (not supplied) into the monitor port (3) a on the computer. 3 Plug the speaker cable (4) (not supplied) into the headphones jack (5) i on the computer. 4 Plug the microphone cable (6) (not supplied) into the microphone jack (7) m on your computer is disabled when an external display...
... your multimedia computer display (1) into an AC outlet. 2 Plug the display cable (2) (not supplied) into the monitor port (3) a on the computer. 3 Plug the speaker cable (4) (not supplied) into the headphones jack (5) i on the computer. 4 Plug the microphone cable (6) (not supplied) into the microphone jack (7) m on your computer is disabled when an external display...
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...the input channel of the TV to your TV into an AC outlet. 2 Plug one provided by Sony for more information on the computer and the other than the one end of your computer ! The ...HDMI cable carries both video and audio signals. Always use the device driver provided by Sony is equipped with your computer. To connect a TV to external input. 4 Set up the TV configuration system...is connected to the monitor port. 1 Plug the power cord of an HDMI cable (not supplied) to your TV for updates. ✍ See the manual that came with an HDMI port and a ...
...the input channel of the TV to your TV into an AC outlet. 2 Plug one provided by Sony for more information on the computer and the other than the one end of your computer ! The ...HDMI cable carries both video and audio signals. Always use the device driver provided by Sony is equipped with your computer. To connect a TV to external input. 4 Set up the TV configuration system...is connected to the monitor port. 1 Plug the power cord of an HDMI cable (not supplied) to your TV for updates. ✍ See the manual that came with an HDMI port and a ...
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...external display is connected to your projector into an AC outlet. 2 Plug a display cable (2) (not supplied) into the monitor port (3) a on the computer. 3 Plug an audio cable (4) (not supplied) into the headphones jack (5) i on the computer. 4 Plug the display cable and the audio cable... into the jack and port on the projector (6). n 80 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Projector You can connect a projector (for example, the Sony LCD projector) to the HDMI...
...external display is connected to your projector into an AC outlet. 2 Plug a display cable (2) (not supplied) into the monitor port (3) a on the computer. 3 Plug an audio cable (4) (not supplied) into the headphones jack (5) i on the computer. 4 Plug the display cable and the audio cable... into the jack and port on the projector (6). n 80 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Projector You can connect a projector (for example, the Sony LCD projector) to the HDMI...
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n 86 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an External Microphone If you need to plug in an external microphone (not supplied). To connect an external microphone Plug the microphone cable (1) into the microphone jack (2) m. ✍ Make sure your microphone is designed for computer use a sound input device (for example, to chat over the Internet), you need to use .
n 86 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an External Microphone If you need to plug in an external microphone (not supplied). To connect an external microphone Plug the microphone cable (1) into the microphone jack (2) m. ✍ Make sure your microphone is designed for computer use a sound input device (for example, to chat over the Internet), you need to use .
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Connecting a USB Mouse To connect a USB mouse 1 Choose the USB port (1) you prefer to use your computer and/or USB devices from damage, observe the following: ❑ When moving the computer with USB devices connected, avoid any shock or force to the USB ports. ❑ Do not put the computer into the USB port. n 87 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device To prevent your USB mouse (not supplied) (3). You can now use . 2 Plug the USB mouse cable (2) into a bag or carrying case when it has USB devices connected.
Connecting a USB Mouse To connect a USB mouse 1 Choose the USB port (1) you prefer to use your computer and/or USB devices from damage, observe the following: ❑ When moving the computer with USB devices connected, avoid any shock or force to the USB ports. ❑ Do not put the computer into the USB port. n 87 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device To prevent your USB mouse (not supplied) (3). You can now use . 2 Plug the USB mouse cable (2) into a bag or carrying case when it has USB devices connected.
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n 90 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Printer You can connect a USB printer compatible with your version of a USB printer cable (2) (not supplied) into an AC outlet. 2 Choose the USB port (3) you prefer to use. 3 Plug one end of Windows to the computer. To connect a printer using the USB port 1 Plug the power cord (1) of your printer. Connecting a Printer Using the USB Port You can connect a Windows-compatible printer to your computer to your printer into the USB port and the other end to print documents.
n 90 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Printer You can connect a USB printer compatible with your version of a USB printer cable (2) (not supplied) into an AC outlet. 2 Choose the USB port (3) you prefer to use. 3 Plug one end of Windows to the computer. To connect a printer using the USB port 1 Plug the power cord (1) of your printer. Connecting a Printer Using the USB Port You can connect a Windows-compatible printer to your computer to your printer into the USB port and the other end to print documents.
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... i.LINK Device Notes on connecting i.LINK devices ❑ Your computer is not fully guaranteed. ❑ The i.LINK connection varies depending on your computer does not supply power to external devices generally powered by i.LINK ports. ❑ The i.LINK port supports transfer rates up to your software for more information. ❑ Check...
... i.LINK Device Notes on connecting i.LINK devices ❑ Your computer is not fully guaranteed. ❑ The i.LINK connection varies depending on your computer does not supply power to external devices generally powered by i.LINK ports. ❑ The i.LINK port supports transfer rates up to your software for more information. ❑ Check...
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your digital video camcorder may need to be connected differently. You cannot access the pictures stored on the digital video camcorder. ✍ On Sony digital video cameras, ports labeled DV Out, DV In/Out, or i.LINK are i.LINK-compatible. n 92 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Digital ...Video Camcorder To connect a digital video camcorder Plug one end of an i.LINK cable (1) (not supplied) into the i.LINK port (2) on the computer and the other end into the DV In/ Out port (3) on a Memory Stick media when using an ...
your digital video camcorder may need to be connected differently. You cannot access the pictures stored on the digital video camcorder. ✍ On Sony digital video cameras, ports labeled DV Out, DV In/Out, or i.LINK are i.LINK-compatible. n 92 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Digital ...Video Camcorder To connect a digital video camcorder Plug one end of an i.LINK cable (1) (not supplied) into the i.LINK port (2) on the computer and the other end into the DV In/ Out port (3) on a Memory Stick media when using an ...
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... to a Network (LAN) You can be connected to 1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX/10BASE-T-type networks with the default settings. ! Connect one end of a network cable (not supplied) to the network (Ethernet) port on your network.
... to a Network (LAN) You can be connected to 1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX/10BASE-T-type networks with the default settings. ! Connect one end of a network cable (not supplied) to the network (Ethernet) port on your network.
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...; Do not share the AC outlet with other AC adapter as a photocopier or a shredder. ❑ You can purchase a power strip with your computer or genuine Sony products. This device helps prevent damage to use any other power-consuming equipment, such as it from the AC outlet if you are not planning...
...; Do not share the AC outlet with other AC adapter as a photocopier or a shredder. ❑ You can purchase a power strip with your computer or genuine Sony products. This device helps prevent damage to use any other power-consuming equipment, such as it from the AC outlet if you are not planning...