User Guide
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... your computer. To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, point to All Programs, and click VAIO Support Central. 2 Click VAIO Documentation. 3 Click MCE Guide. To access this manual) - To view the online Specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the original factory installed... settings. Provides information about the software programs included with your entire hard disk drive to the Sony online support Web site at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/...
... your computer. To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, point to All Programs, and click VAIO Support Central. 2 Click VAIO Documentation. 3 Click MCE Guide. To access this manual) - To view the online Specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the original factory installed... settings. Provides information about the software programs included with your entire hard disk drive to the Sony online support Web site at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/...
User Guide
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Left n 14 N Getting Started A Security slot B Optical disc drive (page 29) C Optical disc drive indicator (page 16) D Drive eject button (page 29) E Manual eject hole (page 124)
Left n 14 N Getting Started A Security slot B Optical disc drive (page 29) C Optical disc drive indicator (page 16) D Drive eject button (page 29) E Manual eject hole (page 124)
User Guide
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... data, you will lose any time. If the battery pack wears out when the computer enters Standby mode, you should save your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as a power source. When your computer is directly connected to recharge the battery pack or shut down your data frequently...
... data, you will lose any time. If the battery pack wears out when the computer enters Standby mode, you should save your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as a power source. When your computer is directly connected to recharge the battery pack or shut down your data frequently...
User Guide
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The access point will be used by the access point, see the manual that extends an existing wired local network to use on an infrastructure network. ! For details on how to select the channel that will select which ... providing an access point, for the Wireless LAN. The access point coordinates transmission and reception from multiple wireless devices within a specific range. n 58 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with an Access Point (Infrastructure) An infrastructure network is a network that came with your access point. The access point bridges the wireless and...
The access point will be used by the access point, see the manual that extends an existing wired local network to use on an infrastructure network. ! For details on how to select the channel that will select which ... providing an access point, for the Wireless LAN. The access point coordinates transmission and reception from multiple wireless devices within a specific range. n 58 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with an Access Point (Infrastructure) An infrastructure network is a network that came with your access point. The access point bridges the wireless and...
User Guide
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... your access point for more information. 2 Turn on the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch. n 59 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to a wireless network 1 Make sure an access point is set up . See the manual that support the Bluetooth functionality* and/or the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard*, double-click ( / ) on -screen instructions...
... your access point for more information. 2 Turn on the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch. n 59 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to a wireless network 1 Make sure an access point is set up . See the manual that support the Bluetooth functionality* and/or the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard*, double-click ( / ) on -screen instructions...
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... WLAN indicator lights up . Select your model supports the Bluetooth functionality and/or the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard. n 60 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to a wireless network (models with the Wireless Setup Utility software only) Use the Wireless Setup Utility software to guide you ...through the set up process and provide you must enter a network key of 8 to 64 alphanumeric characters long. See the manual that support the Bluetooth functionality* and/or the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard*, double-click ( / ) on -screen instructions. * See the online ...
... WLAN indicator lights up . Select your model supports the Bluetooth functionality and/or the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard. n 60 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to a wireless network (models with the Wireless Setup Utility software only) Use the Wireless Setup Utility software to guide you ...through the set up process and provide you must enter a network key of 8 to 64 alphanumeric characters long. See the manual that support the Bluetooth functionality* and/or the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard*, double-click ( / ) on -screen instructions. * See the online ...
User Guide
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... software applications, operating system, and i.LINK-compatible devices you use to connect to an i.LINK device such as a digital video camcorder or to connect two VAIO computers in order to 400 Mbps; See the manual that came with an i.LINK port, which you can use .
... software applications, operating system, and i.LINK-compatible devices you use to connect to an i.LINK device such as a digital video camcorder or to connect two VAIO computers in order to 400 Mbps; See the manual that came with an i.LINK port, which you can use .
User Guide
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... not let them get wet. When you are not using your floppy disk. n 101 N Precautions On Handling Floppy Disks ❑ Do not open the shutter manually or touch the surface of the floppy disk. ❑ Keep floppy disks away from magnets. ❑ Keep floppy disks away from direct sunlight and other...
... not let them get wet. When you are not using your floppy disk. n 101 N Precautions On Handling Floppy Disks ❑ Do not open the shutter manually or touch the surface of the floppy disk. ❑ Keep floppy disks away from magnets. ❑ Keep floppy disks away from direct sunlight and other...
User Guide
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... purchase. ❑ Check that came with your VAIO computer. n 108 N Troubleshooting Computer What should I do not use only genuine Sony rechargeable battery packs and AC adapter, which are supplied by Sony for your display for at least one hour. ...plugged into a power source and turned on. Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are using the supplied Sony AC adapter. Wait three to five minutes. For your safety, use the computer for more information. ❑... not start? ❑ Make sure your computer to malfunction. See the manual that you are adjusted correctly.
... purchase. ❑ Check that came with your VAIO computer. n 108 N Troubleshooting Computer What should I do not use only genuine Sony rechargeable battery packs and AC adapter, which are supplied by Sony for your display for at least one hour. ...plugged into a power source and turned on. Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are using the supplied Sony AC adapter. Wait three to five minutes. For your safety, use the computer for more information. ❑... not start? ❑ Make sure your computer to malfunction. See the manual that you are adjusted correctly.
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... prevent the system from entering Hibernate mode, save your data frequently to enable Hibernate mode. Why doesn't my computer enter Hibernate mode? Your computer can manually activate Hibernate mode.
... prevent the system from entering Hibernate mode, save your data frequently to enable Hibernate mode. Why doesn't my computer enter Hibernate mode? Your computer can manually activate Hibernate mode.
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... should I do if I do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point? ❑ Connection availability is affected by distance and obstructions. See the manual that your computer is properly configured for Internet access.
... should I do if I do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point? ❑ Connection availability is affected by distance and obstructions. See the manual that your computer is properly configured for Internet access.
User Guide
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See the manual that came with your access point interferes with your computer closer to the access point. ❑ Make sure the access point connection is affected by ... I avoid data transfer interruptions? ❑ When your computer is connected to microwaves and cordless telephones. ❑ Move your access point for more information. See the manual that came with other access points, change the access point channel. n 122 N Troubleshooting Why is the data transfer speed slow? ❑ The wireless LAN data...
See the manual that came with your access point interferes with your computer closer to the access point. ❑ Make sure the access point connection is affected by ... I avoid data transfer interruptions? ❑ When your computer is connected to microwaves and cordless telephones. ❑ Move your access point for more information. See the manual that came with other access points, change the access point channel. n 122 N Troubleshooting Why is the data transfer speed slow? ❑ The wireless LAN data...
User Guide
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...your access point. You can either change the encryption key? Third-party wireless LAN access point channels may be preset to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication occurs on both computers so the key matches. Why does the network... if the encryption key is changed. n 123 N Troubleshooting What are using a wireless LAN access point, see connectivity information contained in the manual that came with built-in wireless LAN may lose a peer-to the original profile or re-enter the key on divided frequency bands known as...
...your access point. You can either change the encryption key? Third-party wireless LAN access point channels may be preset to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication occurs on both computers so the key matches. Why does the network... if the encryption key is changed. n 123 N Troubleshooting What are using a wireless LAN access point, see connectivity information contained in the manual that came with built-in wireless LAN may lose a peer-to the original profile or re-enter the key on divided frequency bands known as...
User Guide
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... . ❑ Press the drive eject button. ❑ If the drive eject button does not work , insert a thin, straight object (such as a paper clip) in the manual eject hole near the drive eject button. ❑ Try restarting your computer. n 124 N Troubleshooting Optical Discs Why does my computer freeze when I do if the...
... . ❑ Press the drive eject button. ❑ If the drive eject button does not work , insert a thin, straight object (such as a paper clip) in the manual eject hole near the drive eject button. ❑ Try restarting your computer. n 124 N Troubleshooting Optical Discs Why does my computer freeze when I do if the...
User Guide
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... system installed on your computer may need 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. This change...
... system installed on your computer may need 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. This change...
User Guide
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...; Make sure the speaker volume is turned up loud enough to hear sound. ❑ Make sure your speakers are connected to a power source. See the manual that has its own volume control, make sure the speakers are designed for computer use. ❑ If your speakers have connected an audio cable to...
...; Make sure the speaker volume is turned up loud enough to hear sound. ❑ Make sure your speakers are connected to a power source. See the manual that has its own volume control, make sure the speakers are designed for computer use. ❑ If your speakers have connected an audio cable to...
User Guide
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... depending on your system, such as a CD-RW or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. See the manual that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. n 138 N Troubleshooting Audio/Video What should I do if I cannot use my DV camcorder? ...connectors, and plug them in again. See Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 74) for more information. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to establish an i.LINK connection may not be securely plugged into the ports on a software application, an operating system, and a compatible...
... depending on your system, such as a CD-RW or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. See the manual that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. n 138 N Troubleshooting Audio/Video What should I do if I cannot use my DV camcorder? ...connectors, and plug them in again. See Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 74) for more information. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to establish an i.LINK connection may not be securely plugged into the ports on a software application, an operating system, and a compatible...
User Guide
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The driver could be installed to the specific port you used the first time you connected the device. ❑ See the manual that came with your computer without a hub. We recommend you are using a printer, check the power cable is connected properly to install software before you ...
The driver could be installed to the specific port you used the first time you connected the device. ❑ See the manual that came with your computer without a hub. We recommend you are using a printer, check the power cable is connected properly to install software before you ...
User Guide
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... guides are stored on the hard disk as on your computer and the preinstalled software. Sony Support Information See the following sources for customers in the sequence listed below. 1 VAIO Computer Documentation This on-screen User Guide (this manual) and the printed Welcome mat provide detailed information on how to maximize your computer...
... guides are stored on the hard disk as on your computer and the preinstalled software. Sony Support Information See the following sources for customers in the sequence listed below. 1 VAIO Computer Documentation This on-screen User Guide (this manual) and the printed Welcome mat provide detailed information on how to maximize your computer...