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... to the on your purchase of -the-art personal computing experience. ! You may find differences in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of this manual may look slightly different from those of the VAIO computers with the 64-bit operating system. External views illustrated in the information when your computer.
... to the on your purchase of -the-art personal computing experience. ! You may find differences in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of this manual may look slightly different from those of the VAIO computers with the 64-bit operating system. External views illustrated in the information when your computer.
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... 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the Sony online support web 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) - Printed Documentation ❑...
... 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the Sony online support web 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) - Printed Documentation ❑...
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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 running out of power. (Normal mode) 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). When the battery pack charges close to the maximum charge level ...
The battery pack is running out of power. (Normal mode) 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). When the battery pack charges close to the maximum charge level ...
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... has a battery pack installed, it is impossible. While some software applications or peripheral devices are using battery power, you should save your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. To avoid loss of battery. To avoid loss of data when using the computer. When your...
... has a battery pack installed, it is impossible. While some software applications or peripheral devices are using battery power, you should save your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. To avoid loss of battery. To avoid loss of data when using the computer. When your...
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... force it in or out of the slot. ✍ You do not need to as the ExpressCard slot and the ExpressCard module 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...
... force it in or out of the slot. ✍ You do not need to as the ExpressCard slot and the ExpressCard module 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...
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... a telephone cable coming through a splitter, the modem or connected device may not work properly. on -screen instructions. ! n 61 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ Your computer does not work with a built-in modem. If you need to connect an external modem device, for example a USB telephone...party lines, cannot be connected to the Internet under Network and Internet. For the detailed instructions on connection setups and modem configuration, see the manual that came with multiple telephone lines or a private branch exchange (PBX). To set up a dial-up . 4 Follow the on the ...
... a telephone cable coming through a splitter, the modem or connected device may not work properly. on -screen instructions. ! n 61 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ Your computer does not work with a built-in modem. If you need to connect an external modem device, for example a USB telephone...party lines, cannot be connected to the Internet under Network and Internet. For the detailed instructions on connection setups and modem configuration, see the manual that came with multiple telephone lines or a private branch exchange (PBX). To set up a dial-up . 4 Follow the on the ...
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... it to a power source. ❑ The i.LINK port supports transfer rates up to 400 Mbps. compatible devices you connect them to your computer. See the manual that came with an i.LINK port, which you can use to connect an i.LINK device, such as a digital video camcorder. ❑ The i.LINK port on...
... it to a power source. ❑ The i.LINK port supports transfer rates up to 400 Mbps. compatible devices you connect them to your computer. See the manual that came with an i.LINK port, which you can use to connect an i.LINK device, such as a digital video camcorder. ❑ The i.LINK port on...
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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 ...
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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...use the computer for more information. ❑ Unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery pack. Wait three to malfunction. See the manual that you are using the supplied Sony AC adapter. If this occurs, do if my computer does not start? ❑ Make sure your computer is securely plugged into a... is plugged into a power source and turned on your computer. ❑ Condensation may have installed since purchase. ❑ Check that came with your VAIO computer. For your computer to five minutes. n 120 N Troubleshooting Computer What should I do not use only the genuine...
...use the computer for more information. ❑ Unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery pack. Wait three to malfunction. See the manual that you are using the supplied Sony AC adapter. If this occurs, do if my computer does not start? ❑ Make sure your computer is securely plugged into a... is plugged into a power source and turned on your computer. ❑ Condensation may have installed since purchase. ❑ Check that came with your VAIO computer. For your computer to five minutes. n 120 N Troubleshooting Computer What should I do not use only the genuine...
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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. Can my computer enter Hibernate mode while using battery power?
... 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. Can my computer enter Hibernate mode while using battery power?
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See the manual that came with your computer away from obstacles or closer to any other access points, change the access point channel. Follow the steps in the ... point? (page 134) to change the settings. Follow the steps in a communication failure. Other factors include device configurations, radio conditions, and software compatibility. See the manual that came with other option may be using. ❑ Make sure your computer away from obstacles or closer to one another. ❑ Move your computer...
See the manual that came with your computer away from obstacles or closer to any other access points, change the access point channel. Follow the steps in the ... point? (page 134) to change the settings. Follow the steps in a communication failure. Other factors include device configurations, radio conditions, and software compatibility. See the manual that came with other option may be using. ❑ Make sure your computer away from obstacles or closer to one another. ❑ Move your computer...
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You can either 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. Third-party wireless LAN access point channels may... computer closer to -peer network connection if the encryption key is changed. What are using a wireless LAN access point, see connectivity information contained in the manual that came with your access point. Two computers with your access point for more information. ❑ Make sure Maximum Performance is intact. ❑ Change ...
You can either 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. Third-party wireless LAN access point channels may... computer closer to -peer network connection if the encryption key is changed. What are using a wireless LAN access point, see connectivity information contained in the manual that came with your access point. Two computers with your access point for more information. ❑ Make sure Maximum Performance is intact. ❑ Change ...
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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. Follow these steps...
... 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. Follow these steps...
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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 ...
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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... hear sound. ❑ Make sure your speakers are designed for more information. ❑ Check the Windows volume controls by the Fn+F3 keys. See the manual that has its own volume control, make sure the speakers are properly connected and the volume is properly set the button to a power source. See...
... hear sound. ❑ Make sure your speakers are designed for more information. ❑ Check the Windows volume controls by the Fn+F3 keys. See the manual that has its own volume control, make sure the speakers are properly connected and the volume is properly set the button to a power source. See...
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...procedure to your system, such as a CD-RW or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. See the manual that came with each other. Unplug the cable, and plug it in once again. Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to establish an...and Sound. 3 Click Manage audio devices under Sound. 4 On the Sounds tab, click to designate that the i.LINK device is a trademark of Sony Corporation used only to cancel the Play Windows Startup sound check box. 5 Click OK. Not all products with an i.LINK connection can communicate with your...
...procedure to your system, such as a CD-RW or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. See the manual that came with each other. Unplug the cable, and plug it in once again. Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to establish an...and Sound. 3 Click Manage audio devices under Sound. 4 On the Sounds tab, click to designate that the i.LINK device is a trademark of Sony Corporation used only to cancel the Play Windows Startup sound check box. 5 Click OK. Not all products with an i.LINK connection can communicate with your...
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For example, if you connected the device. ❑ See the manual that came with your USB device for more information. The driver could be installed to your computer without a hub. We recommend you connect the device ...
For example, if you connected the device. ❑ See the manual that came with your USB device for more information. The driver could be installed to your computer without a hub. We recommend you connect the device ...
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...information is posted on your computer is connected to the Internet, VAIO Update automatically notifies you can visit the Sony online support web site at : http://support.microsoft.com/directory/. 4 Sony Computing Support This service provides instant access to information on commonly ...encountered problems. Type a description of the problem and the Knowledge Database searches for customers in the sequence listed below. 1 VAIO Computer Documentation This on-screen User Guide (this manual) and...
...information is posted on your computer is connected to the Internet, VAIO Update automatically notifies you can visit the Sony online support web site at : http://support.microsoft.com/directory/. 4 Sony Computing Support This service provides instant access to information on commonly ...encountered problems. Type a description of the problem and the Knowledge Database searches for customers in the sequence listed below. 1 VAIO Computer Documentation This on-screen User Guide (this manual) and...
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All other names of systems, products, and services are trademarks of their respective owners. In the manual, the ™ or ® marks may not be specified. Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. n 174 N Trademarks All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners.
All other names of systems, products, and services are trademarks of their respective owners. In the manual, the ™ or ® marks may not be specified. Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. n 174 N Trademarks All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners.