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External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on-screen User Guide. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of your computer. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those of -the-art personal computing experience. !
External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on-screen User Guide. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of your computer. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those of -the-art personal computing experience. !
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...printed information and user guides to read on solving common problems. ✍ To go to web sites described in this manual) - Contains an overview of your VAIO computer. Explains features of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - It also includes information ...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 Brazil ...
...printed information and user guides to read on solving common problems. ✍ To go to web sites described in this manual) - Contains an overview of your VAIO computer. Explains features of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - It also includes information ...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 Brazil ...
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Right n 16 N Getting Started A Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 73) B Optical disc drive (page 37) C Optical disc drive indicator (page 19) D Drive eject button (page 37) E Manual eject hole (page 134) F Security slot * Support high-/full-/low- speeds.
Right n 16 N Getting Started A Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 73) B Optical disc drive (page 37) C Optical disc drive indicator (page 19) D Drive eject button (page 37) E Manual eject hole (page 134) F Security slot * Support high-/full-/low- speeds.
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... Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is charging. To select your first battery charge. Charge indicator status Lit in this manual from your desired maximum charge level, see Using the Battery Charge Functions (page 27). Charge the battery pack as described in orange Blinks along with...
... Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is charging. To select your first battery charge. Charge indicator status Lit in this manual from your desired maximum charge level, see Using the Battery Charge Functions (page 27). Charge the battery pack as described in orange Blinks along with...
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.... To avoid loss of data when using the computer. The battery pack continues to recharge the battery pack or shut down your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. While some software applications or peripheral devices are using battery power, you should either connect the...
.... To avoid loss of data when using the computer. The battery pack continues to recharge the battery pack or shut down your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. While some software applications or peripheral devices are using battery power, you should either connect the...
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... an ExpressCard/34 (34 mm wide) or ExpressCard/54 (54 mm wide) module* as the ExpressCard slot and the ExpressCard module in this manual. n 46 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the ExpressCard Module Your computer is equipped with an ExpressCard/34 slot*. * Referred to as shown below and the latter can accommodate...
... an ExpressCard/34 (34 mm wide) or ExpressCard/54 (54 mm wide) module* as the ExpressCard slot and the ExpressCard module in this manual. n 46 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the ExpressCard Module Your computer is equipped with an ExpressCard/34 slot*. * Referred to as shown below and the latter can accommodate...
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... cables may not be available in some countries or areas. ❑ An i.LINK connection with other compatible devices is equipped with your computer. See the manual that are generally powered through i.LINK ports. ❑ The i.LINK port supports transfer rates up to 400 Mbps. n 77 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an i.LINK...
... cables may not be available in some countries or areas. ❑ An i.LINK connection with other compatible devices is equipped with your computer. See the manual that are generally powered through i.LINK ports. ❑ The i.LINK port supports transfer rates up to 400 Mbps. n 77 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an i.LINK...
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... the floppy disk comes with a label, make sure that the label is properly affixed. n 107 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 107 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 the supplied Sony AC adapter. n 117 N Troubleshooting Computer What should I do not use only the genuine Sony rechargeable battery pack and AC adapter, which are adjusted correctly. For your computer to malfunction. Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are supplied by Sony for your computer. ❑ Condensation... a power source and turned on. ❑ If you are using an external display, make sure it is plugged into a power source and turned on your VAIO computer.
See the manual that you are using the supplied Sony AC adapter. n 117 N Troubleshooting Computer What should I do not use only the genuine Sony rechargeable battery pack and AC adapter, which are adjusted correctly. For your computer to malfunction. Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are supplied by Sony for your computer. ❑ Condensation... a power source and turned on. ❑ If you are using an external display, make sure it is plugged into a power source and turned on your VAIO computer.
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... a program that the installed battery pack is powering your data frequently to be concerned that prevents the system from entering Hibernate mode. Your computer can manually activate Hibernate mode.
... a program that the installed battery pack is powering your data frequently to be concerned that prevents the system from entering Hibernate mode. Your computer can manually activate Hibernate mode.
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...be using. ❑ If you may be temporarily overloaded depending on how many other option may result in a communication failure. See the manual that came with your access point interferes with your access point for more information. ❑ Make sure your computer and the access point...one another. ❑ Move your computer away from obstacles or closer to any other access points, change the access point channel. See the manual that came with other option may be using a wireless LAN access point, the device may result in a communication failure. Follow the steps...
...be using. ❑ If you may be temporarily overloaded depending on how many other option may result in a communication failure. See the manual that came with your access point interferes with your access point for more information. ❑ Make sure your computer and the access point...one another. ❑ Move your computer away from obstacles or closer to any other access points, change the access point channel. See the manual that came with other option may be using a wireless LAN access point, the device may result in a communication failure. Follow the steps...
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...do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point? (page 131) to change the encryption key back to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication uses divided frequency bands known as channels. What are using a wireless ...LAN access point, see connectivity information contained in the manual that came with the wireless LAN function may occur if a large file is exchanged or the computer is intact. ❑ Change the...
...do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point? (page 131) to change the encryption key back to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication uses divided frequency bands known as channels. What are using a wireless ...LAN access point, see connectivity information contained in the manual that came with the wireless LAN function may occur if a large file is exchanged or the computer is intact. ❑ Change the...
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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? The disc that your computer. If you need...
... 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? The disc that your computer. If you need...
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... or Hibernate), then restart the computer. ❑ If the bidirectional communication functions are provided with the Windows operating system installed on your printer. 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...
... or Hibernate), then restart the computer. ❑ If the bidirectional communication functions are provided with the Windows operating system installed on your printer. 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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... enough to hear sound. ❑ Make sure your speakers are properly connected and the volume is properly set the button to a power source. See the manual that has its own volume control, make sure the volume control is turned up the volume loud enough to hear sound. ❑ If your speakers...
... enough to hear sound. ❑ Make sure your speakers are properly connected and the volume is properly set the button to a power source. See the manual that has its own volume control, make sure the volume control is turned up the volume loud enough to hear sound. ❑ If your speakers...
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... product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. See Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 77) for more information. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony Corporation used only to designate that the i.LINK device is disconnected or turned off, the i.LINK cable may vary, depending on operating conditions and proper... i.LINK PC peripherals to establish an i.LINK connection may not be securely plugged into the port on your computer or camcorder. See the manual that came with each other. How do if I turn off the Windows startup sound? To turn off the Windows startup sound, follow ...
... product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. See Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 77) for more information. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony Corporation used only to designate that the i.LINK device is disconnected or turned off, the i.LINK cable may vary, depending on operating conditions and proper... i.LINK PC peripherals to establish an i.LINK connection may not be securely plugged into the port on your computer or camcorder. See the manual that came with each other. How do if I turn off the Windows startup sound? To turn off the Windows startup sound, follow ...
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... to test if the port is working at all. ❑ USB hubs may need to install software before you connected the device. ❑ See the manual that came with your USB device for more information. If you are using its own power supply. For example, if you connect the device directly...
... to test if the port is working at all. ❑ USB hubs may need to install software before you connected the device. ❑ See the manual that came with your USB device for more information. If you are using its own power supply. For example, if you connect the device directly...
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...software and security information is posted on -screen help menu for customers 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 computer is connected to open the VAIO Support web site and view the information. You can visit the Sony...
...software and security information is posted on -screen help menu for customers 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 computer is connected to open the VAIO Support web site and view the information. You can visit the Sony...
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All other names of systems, products, and services are trademarks of their respective owners. n 170 N Trademarks All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. See the online specifications to change without notice. Features and specifications are subject to find out what software is available for your model. In the manual, the ™ or ® marks may not be specified.
All other names of systems, products, and services are trademarks of their respective owners. n 170 N Trademarks All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. See the online specifications to change without notice. Features and specifications are subject to find out what software is available for your model. In the manual, the ™ or ® marks may not be specified.