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...manual may find differences in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your computer comes preinstalled with the Microsoft® Windows Vista® 32bit operating system. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in the information when your purchase of this Sony VAIO...® computer, and welcome to provide state-of the VAIO computers with the 64-bit operating...
...manual may find differences in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your computer comes preinstalled with the Microsoft® Windows Vista® 32bit operating system. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in the information when your purchase of this Sony VAIO...® computer, and welcome to provide state-of the VAIO computers with the 64-bit operating...
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... 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/LA/ for customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ for customers in this manual) - Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this...
... 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/LA/ for customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ for customers in this manual) - Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this...
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speeds. Right n 15 N Getting Started A Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 77) B Optical disc drive (page 38) C Optical disc drive indicator (page 18) D Drive eject button (page 38) E Manual eject hole (page 137) F Security slot * Support high-/full-/low-
speeds. Right n 15 N Getting Started A Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 77) B Optical disc drive (page 38) C Optical disc drive indicator (page 18) D Drive eject button (page 38) E Manual eject hole (page 137) F Security slot * Support high-/full-/low-
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... The battery pack is charging. The charge indicator light turns on while the battery pack is charging. Charge the battery pack as described in this manual from your desired maximum charge level, see Using the Battery Charge Functions (page 26). To charge the battery pack 1 Install the battery pack. 2 Connect the...
... The battery pack is charging. The charge indicator light turns on while the battery pack is charging. Charge the battery pack as described in this manual from your desired maximum charge level, see Using the Battery Charge Functions (page 26). To charge the battery pack 1 Install the battery pack. 2 Connect the...
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... connected to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it is directly connected to recharge the battery pack or shut down your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. Your computer is impossible. When your computer while it uses power from the AC outlet. n 25...
... connected to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it is directly connected to recharge the battery pack or shut down your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. Your computer is impossible. When your computer while it uses power from the AC outlet. n 25...
User Guide
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Use care when inserting or removing the ExpressCard module from the slot. Inserting an ExpressCard Module ! Do not force it in this manual. n 48 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the ExpressCard Module Your computer is equipped with an ExpressCard/34 slot* for transferring data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other ...
Use care when inserting or removing the ExpressCard module from the slot. Inserting an ExpressCard Module ! Do not force it in this manual. n 48 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the ExpressCard Module Your computer is equipped with an ExpressCard/34 slot* for transferring data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other ...
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... and could cause a malfunction in the built-in modem. To set up a dial-up . 4 Follow the on connection setups and modem configuration, see the manual that came with your computer. For the detailed instructions on -screen instructions. ! The Connect to your modem. To connect a telephone cable 1 Plug one end ..., the modem or connected device may not work with party lines, cannot be connected to the Internet under Network and Internet. n 61 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ Your computer does not work with multiple telephone lines or a private branch exchange (PBX).
... and could cause a malfunction in the built-in modem. To set up a dial-up . 4 Follow the on connection setups and modem configuration, see the manual that came with your computer. For the detailed instructions on -screen instructions. ! The Connect to your modem. To connect a telephone cable 1 Plug one end ..., the modem or connected device may not work with party lines, cannot be connected to the Internet under Network and Internet. n 61 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ Your computer does not work with multiple telephone lines or a private branch exchange (PBX).
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... in some countries or areas. ❑ An i.LINK connection with other compatible devices is equipped with an i.LINK port, which you can use . See the manual that came with your software for example, an HDD or a CD-RW drive) before you use to connect an i.LINK device, such as a digital video...
... in some countries or areas. ❑ An i.LINK connection with other compatible devices is equipped with an i.LINK port, which you can use . See the manual that came with your software for example, an HDD or a CD-RW drive) before you use to connect an i.LINK device, such as a digital video...
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... not let them get wet. If the edge of the label is properly affixed. n 110 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...
... not let them get wet. If the edge of the label is properly affixed. n 110 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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Wait three to malfunction. Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are using the supplied Sony AC adapter. See the manual that you are supplied by Sony for more information. ❑ Unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery pack. If this occurs, do if my computer does ...modules you may have installed since purchase. ❑ Check that came with your display for your VAIO computer. n 120 N Troubleshooting Computer What should I do not use only the genuine Sony rechargeable battery pack and AC adapter, which are using an external display, make sure the power strip...
Wait three to malfunction. Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are using the supplied Sony AC adapter. See the manual that you are supplied by Sony for more information. ❑ Unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery pack. If this occurs, do if my computer does ...modules you may have installed since purchase. ❑ Check that came with your display for your VAIO computer. n 120 N Troubleshooting Computer What should I do not use only the genuine Sony rechargeable battery pack and AC adapter, which are using an external display, make sure the power strip...
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... mode, save your computer. No, it is powering your data frequently to be concerned that prevents the system from entering Hibernate mode. Your computer can manually activate Hibernate mode. See Using Hibernate Mode (page 93) for the battery pack to avoid losing data. n 128 N Troubleshooting Should I be warm when it is...
... mode, save your computer. No, it is powering your data frequently to be concerned that prevents the system from entering Hibernate mode. Your computer can manually activate Hibernate mode. See Using Hibernate Mode (page 93) for the battery pack to avoid losing data. n 128 N Troubleshooting Should I be warm when it is...
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... if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point? (page 134) to any other option may result in a communication failure. See the manual that came with other devices are using . ❑ Make sure your computer is properly configured for Internet access. ❑ Make sure Maximum Performance is...in What should I do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point? (page 134) to change the settings. See the manual that came with your computer away from obstacles or closer to change the access point channel. Selecting any access point you may be using a ...
... if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point? (page 134) to any other option may result in a communication failure. See the manual that came with other devices are using . ❑ Make sure your computer is properly configured for Internet access. ❑ Make sure Maximum Performance is...in What should I do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point? (page 134) to change the settings. See the manual that came with your computer away from obstacles or closer to change the access point channel. Selecting any access point you may be using a ...
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... came with your access point for more information. ❑ Make sure Maximum Performance is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in the manual that came with the wireless LAN function may occur if a large file is exchanged or the computer is connected to an access point,... re-enter the key on both computers so the key matches. Third-party wireless LAN access point channels may be preset 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...
... came with your access point for more information. ❑ Make sure Maximum Performance is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in the manual that came with the wireless LAN function may occur if a large file is exchanged or the computer is connected to an access point,... re-enter the key on both computers so the key matches. Third-party wireless LAN access point channels may be preset 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...
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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 restart the computer. 2 Remove the disc from the optical 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 restart the computer. 2 Remove the disc from the optical disc...
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...-click the printer icon and select Properties. 4 Click the Ports tab. 5 Click to install the printer driver software before you use 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...
...-click the printer icon and select Properties. 4 Click the Ports tab. 5 Click to install the printer driver software before you use 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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See the manual that has its own volume control, make sure the speakers are designed for more information. ❑ Check the Windows volume controls by clicking the volume ...
See the manual that has its own volume control, make sure the speakers are designed for more information. ❑ Check the Windows volume controls by clicking the volume ...
User Guide
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To turn off the Windows startup sound? If a message appears stating that the i.LINK device is a trademark of Sony Corporation used only to designate that came with each other. See Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 81) for more information. ✍ i.LINK is ...plugged into the port on a software application, an operating system, and a compatible i.LINK device. Unplug the cable, and plug it in once again. See the manual that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. How do if I turn off the Windows startup sound, follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2...
To turn off the Windows startup sound? If a message appears stating that the i.LINK device is a trademark of Sony Corporation used only to designate that came with each other. See Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 81) for more information. ✍ i.LINK is ...plugged into the port on a software application, an operating system, and a compatible i.LINK device. Unplug the cable, and plug it in once again. See the manual that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. How do if I turn off the Windows startup sound, follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2...
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... properly to the specific port you used the first time you are using its own power supply. If you connected the device. ❑ See the manual that came with your USB device for more information. n 157 N Troubleshooting Peripherals What should I do if I cannot connect a USB device? ❑ If applicable, check the...
... properly to the specific port you used the first time you are using its own power supply. If you connected the device. ❑ See the manual that came with your USB device for more information. n 157 N Troubleshooting Peripherals What should I do if I cannot connect a USB device? ❑ If applicable, check the...
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.../LA/ for customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ for customers in the sequence listed below. 1 VAIO Computer Documentation This on-screen User Guide (this manual) and the printed Quick Start Guide provide information on how to maximize your computer's capabilities and solve common problems. 2 Program...
.../LA/ for customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ for customers in the sequence listed below. 1 VAIO Computer Documentation This on-screen User Guide (this manual) and the printed Quick Start Guide provide information on how to maximize your computer's capabilities and solve common problems. 2 Program...
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Features and specifications are trademarks of their respective owners. In the manual, the ™ or ® marks may not be specified. n 174 N Trademarks All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. All other names of systems, products, and services are subject to change without notice.
Features and specifications are trademarks of their respective owners. In the manual, the ™ or ® marks may not be specified. n 174 N Trademarks All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. All other names of systems, products, and services are subject to change without notice.