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... in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide state-of-the-art personal computing. ! Contains an overview of this manual may look slightly different from those of your purchase of connections, setting up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - n6... Use Congratulations on your computer. Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to the on your VAIO computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to read on -screen User Guide. Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat -...
... in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide state-of-the-art personal computing. ! Contains an overview of this manual may look slightly different from those of your purchase of connections, setting up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - n6... Use Congratulations on your computer. Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to the on your VAIO computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to read on -screen User Guide. Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat -...
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... computer. To access this manual) - The online Specifications describe the hardware and software configuration of your VAIO computer. 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/ for customers in USA, http://www.sony.ca/support for customers...
... computer. To access this manual) - The online Specifications describe the hardware and software configuration of your VAIO computer. 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/ for customers in USA, http://www.sony.ca/support for customers...
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...from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your personal data. ❑ Wireless & Network Learn about wireless connections including Bluetooth Wireless technology and Wireless LAN. Run utilities that include VAIO Media Setup and...; Manuals & Specifications Here you need. n8 N Before Use Help and Support Help and Support is easy to access and provides a single location for information and technical assistance for your computer. ❑ VAIO Support Access interactive help in the form of VAIO tutorials...
...from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your personal data. ❑ Wireless & Network Learn about wireless connections including Bluetooth Wireless technology and Wireless LAN. Run utilities that include VAIO Media Setup and...; Manuals & Specifications Here you need. n8 N Before Use Help and Support Help and Support is easy to access and provides a single location for information and technical assistance for your computer. ❑ VAIO Support Access interactive help in the form of VAIO tutorials...
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Left n 15 N Getting Started A Security slot B Optical disc drive (page 30) C Optical disc drive indicator (page 17) D Drive eject button (page 30) E Manual eject hole (page 120)
Left n 15 N Getting Started A Security slot B Optical disc drive (page 30) C Optical disc drive indicator (page 17) D Drive eject button (page 30) E Manual eject hole (page 120)
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.... n 23 N Getting Started ✍ You can be recharged any unsaved data. Keep the battery pack in this manual from the AC outlet. For some software applications and some peripheral devices, your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as a power source. If the battery pack wears out when the computer...
.... n 23 N Getting Started ✍ You can be recharged any unsaved data. Keep the battery pack in this manual from the AC outlet. For some software applications and some peripheral devices, your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as a power source. If the battery pack wears out when the computer...
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... a specific range. The access point will select which channel to select the channel that will be used by the access point, see the manual that extends an existing wired local network to wireless devices by providing an access point (not supplied), for the wireless LAN. n 56 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 ...
... a specific range. The access point will select which channel to select the channel that will be used by the access point, see the manual that extends an existing wired local network to wireless devices by providing an access point (not supplied), for the wireless LAN. n 56 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 ...
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...access point is set up . Turning off the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch. ! The Wireless LAN indicator lights up . n 57 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to 64 alphanumeric characters long. Select your desired wireless option(s) and click OK. 3 Click Start and Control Panel. 4 Click View ...tasks under Network and Internet. 5 Click Manage wireless networks. 6 Click Add. 7 Follow the on the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch. See the manual that support the Bluetooth functionality* and/or the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard*, double-click ( / ) on the taskbar to see whether your access ...
...access point is set up . Turning off the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch. ! The Wireless LAN indicator lights up . n 57 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to 64 alphanumeric characters long. Select your desired wireless option(s) and click OK. 3 Click Start and Control Panel. 4 Click View ...tasks under Network and Internet. 5 Click Manage wireless networks. 6 Click Add. 7 Follow the on the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch. See the manual that support the Bluetooth functionality* and/or the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard*, double-click ( / ) on the taskbar to see whether your access ...
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... port supports transfer rates up to your software for example, an HDD or a CD-RW drive) before you connect them to 400 Mbps; See the manual that came with an i.LINK port, which you can use . n 71 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an i.LINK Device Notes on connecting i.LINK devices ❑ Your...
... port supports transfer rates up to your software for example, an HDD or a CD-RW drive) before you connect them to 400 Mbps; See the manual that came with an i.LINK port, which you can use . n 71 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an i.LINK Device Notes on connecting i.LINK devices ❑ Your...
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... the label is properly affixed. When you are not using your floppy disk. n 97 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...
... the label is properly affixed. When you are not using your floppy disk. n 97 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...
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.... ❑ Disconnect the AC adapter and remove the battery pack. Wait three to malfunction. For your safety, use the computer for your VAIO computer. Reinstall the battery pack, reattach the AC adapter, and then press the power button to turn on your computer. ❑ Condensation ...sure it is plugged into a power source and turned on . n 105 N Troubleshooting Computer What should I do not use only genuine Sony rechargeable battery packs and AC adapter, which are supplied by Sony for at least one hour. ❑ Remove any extra memory modules you are using the supplied...
.... ❑ Disconnect the AC adapter and remove the battery pack. Wait three to malfunction. For your safety, use the computer for your VAIO computer. Reinstall the battery pack, reattach the AC adapter, and then press the power button to turn on your computer. ❑ Condensation ...sure it is plugged into a power source and turned on . n 105 N Troubleshooting Computer What should I do not use only genuine Sony rechargeable battery packs and AC adapter, which are supplied by Sony for at least one hour. ❑ Remove any extra memory modules you are using the supplied...
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Your computer can manually activate Hibernate mode. See Using Hibernate Mode (page 82) for the battery pack to avoid losing data. If you can enter Hibernate mode while using ...
Your computer can manually activate Hibernate mode. See Using Hibernate Mode (page 82) for the battery pack to avoid losing data. If you can enter Hibernate mode while using ...
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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 correct. You may need to move your computer away from obstructions or closer to confirm that came with your access point...
... 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 correct. You may need to move your computer away from obstructions or closer to confirm that came with your access point...
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... your access point interferes with other access points, change the access point channel. Other factors include device configurations, radio conditions, and software compatibility. See the manual that came with your access point for more information. n 118 N Troubleshooting Why is the data transfer speed slow? ❑ The wireless LAN data transfer speed...
... your access point interferes with other access points, change the access point channel. Other factors include device configurations, radio conditions, and software compatibility. See the manual that came with your access point for more information. n 118 N Troubleshooting Why is the data transfer speed slow? ❑ The wireless LAN data transfer speed...
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... the encryption key? n 119 N Troubleshooting What are using a wireless LAN access point, see connectivity information contained in the manual that came with the wireless LAN functionality may be preset to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication occurs on both computers so the key matches...
... the encryption key? n 119 N Troubleshooting What are using a wireless LAN access point, see connectivity information contained in the manual that came with the wireless LAN functionality may be preset to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication occurs on both computers so the key matches...
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.... 2 Remove the disc from the shortcut menu. ❑ 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 on. ❑ Press the drive eject button. ❑ If the drive eject...
.... 2 Remove the disc from the shortcut menu. ❑ 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 on. ❑ Press the drive eject button. ❑ If the drive eject...
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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. Follow these...
... 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. Follow these...
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... up loud enough and the audio option is enabled. ❑ Check the Windows volume controls by clicking the volume icon on the taskbar. See the manual that has its own volume control, make sure the speakers are connected to a power source. See the program's help file for more information. ❑ Make...
... up loud enough and the audio option is enabled. ❑ Check the Windows volume controls by clicking the volume icon on the taskbar. See the manual that has its own volume control, make sure the speakers are connected to a power source. See the program's help file for more information. ❑ Make...
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...Sounds tab, click to establish an i.LINK connection may not be securely plugged into the ports on your computer or camcorder. See the manual that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. To turn off the Windows startup sound? The procedure to cancel the Play Windows Startup sound...I do I cannot use my DV camcorder? See Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 71) for more information. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to your compatible i.LINK device for more information on a software application, an operating system, and a compatible i.LINK device. Unplug the connectors,...
...Sounds tab, click to establish an i.LINK connection may not be securely plugged into the ports on your computer or camcorder. See the manual that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. To turn off the Windows startup sound? The procedure to cancel the Play Windows Startup sound...I do I cannot use my DV camcorder? See Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 71) for more information. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to your compatible i.LINK device for more information on a software application, an operating system, and a compatible i.LINK device. Unplug the connectors,...
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... the AC outlet. ❑ Try using another USB port on and using its own power supply. We recommend you connected the device. ❑ See the manual that came with your USB device for more information. You may prevent a device from working at all. ❑ USB hubs may need to install software...
... the AC outlet. ❑ Try using another USB port on and using its own power supply. We recommend you connected the device. ❑ See the manual that came with your USB device for more information. You may prevent a device from working at all. ❑ USB hubs may need to install software...
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...Options Support Options This section contains information on where to go for answers in the sequence listed below. 1 VAIO Computer Documentation This on-screen User Guide (this manual) and the printed Welcome mat provide information on how to maximize your computer's capabilities and solve common problems.... 2 Program Guides and Help Files The preinstalled programs on your VAIO computer and the preinstalled software. Sony Support Information See the...
...Options Support Options This section contains information on where to go for answers in the sequence listed below. 1 VAIO Computer Documentation This on-screen User Guide (this manual) and the printed Welcome mat provide information on how to maximize your computer's capabilities and solve common problems.... 2 Program Guides and Help Files The preinstalled programs on your VAIO computer and the preinstalled software. Sony Support Information See the...