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...in USA http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ❑ For customers in Canada http://www.sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/LA/ ❑ For customers in the supplied manuals including this manual may look slightly different... from those of the VAIO computers with the 64-bit operating system. Information in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ To find differences...
...in USA http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ❑ For customers in Canada http://www.sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/LA/ ❑ For customers in the supplied manuals including this manual may look slightly different... from those of the VAIO computers with the 64-bit operating system. Information in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ To find differences...
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...software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your VAIO computer, and creating recovery discs and more. Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. To access Help and Support: 1 Click Start ... Start Guide - Information about your VAIO computer. Safety guidelines and owner information. 2. VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - You can find the answers you need. VAIO User Guide (This manual) - An overview of VAIO tutorials, how-to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and...
...software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your VAIO computer, and creating recovery discs and more. Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. To access Help and Support: 1 Click Start ... Start Guide - Information about your VAIO computer. Safety guidelines and owner information. 2. VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - You can find the answers you need. VAIO User Guide (This manual) - An overview of VAIO tutorials, how-to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and...
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Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Right n 15 N A Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 69) B Optical disc drive (page 35) C Optical disc drive indicator (page 18) D Drive eject button (page 35) E Manual eject hole (page 125) F Security slot * Support high-/full-/low- speeds.
Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Right n 15 N A Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 69) B Optical disc drive (page 35) C Optical disc drive indicator (page 18) D Drive eject button (page 35) E Manual eject hole (page 125) F Security slot * Support high-/full-/low- speeds.
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Charge indicator status Lit in orange Blinks along with the green power indicator Blinks along with the orange power indicator Blinks fast in this manual from your desired maximum charge level, see Using the Battery Charge Functions (page 25). Charge the battery pack as described in orange Meaning The battery ...
Charge indicator status Lit in orange Blinks along with the green power indicator Blinks along with the orange power indicator Blinks fast in this manual from your desired maximum charge level, see Using the Battery Charge Functions (page 25). Charge the battery pack as described in orange Meaning The battery ...
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... a battery pack installed, it is short. If the battery pack wears out when the computer enters Sleep mode, you should save your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. If the battery charge level falls below 10%, you will lose all unsaved data. Going back...
... a battery pack installed, it is short. If the battery pack wears out when the computer enters Sleep mode, you should save your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. If the battery charge level falls below 10%, you will lose all unsaved data. Going back...
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...can only accommodate an ExpressCard/34 (34 mm wide) module*. * Referred to as the ExpressCard slot and the ExpressCard module in this manual. To insert an ExpressCard module 1 Locate the ExpressCard slot. 2 Carefully slide the ExpressCard module into the slot until it into place. Using ...Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 46 N Using Other Modules / Memory Cards Using the ExpressCard Module Your computer is equipped with...
...can only accommodate an ExpressCard/34 (34 mm wide) module*. * Referred to as the ExpressCard slot and the ExpressCard module in this manual. To insert an ExpressCard module 1 Locate the ExpressCard slot. 2 Carefully slide the ExpressCard module into the slot until it into place. Using ...Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 46 N Using Other Modules / Memory Cards Using the ExpressCard Module Your computer is equipped with...
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...equipped with a built-in modem, you may be sure to take appropriate security measures to protect the computer against online threats. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Internet n 51 N Using the Internet Before using the wireless LAN function, you need to the Internet. The ...; Satellite ❑ Dial-up devices required for connecting your modem. For the detailed instructions on connection setups and modem configuration, see the manual that came with your computer to set up For detailed information on devices required for more information. ! See Using the Wireless LAN (page...
...equipped with a built-in modem, you may be sure to take appropriate security measures to protect the computer against online threats. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Internet n 51 N Using the Internet Before using the wireless LAN function, you need to the Internet. The ...; Satellite ❑ Dial-up devices required for connecting your modem. For the detailed instructions on connection setups and modem configuration, see the manual that came with your computer to set up For detailed information on devices required for more information. ! See Using the Wireless LAN (page...
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Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting a USB Device n 70 N Notes on how to remove a USB device, see the manual that came with the device. ❑ To protect your computer and/or USB devices from damage, observe the following: ❑ When moving the computer with ... driver software supplied with USB devices connected, avoid exposing the USB ports to use a USB printer compatible with your USB device before use. See the manual that came with the USB device for more information. ❑ Be sure to shock or impact. ❑ Do not put the computer into a bag or...
Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting a USB Device n 70 N Notes on how to remove a USB device, see the manual that came with the device. ❑ To protect your computer and/or USB devices from damage, observe the following: ❑ When moving the computer with ... driver software supplied with USB devices connected, avoid exposing the USB ports to use a USB printer compatible with your USB device before use. See the manual that came with the USB device for more information. ❑ Be sure to shock or impact. ❑ Do not put the computer into a bag or...
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... may not be available in some countries or areas. ❑ An i.LINK connection with other . See the manual that came with each other compatible devices is a trademark of Sony Corporation used only to an external device. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an i.LINK Device n 71 N Connecting ... peripherals (for more information on your computer does not supply power to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. See the manual that came with your compatible i.LINK device for example, an HDD or a CD-RW drive) before you use to your computer. ...
... may not be available in some countries or areas. ❑ An i.LINK connection with other . See the manual that came with each other compatible devices is a trademark of Sony Corporation used only to an external device. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an i.LINK Device n 71 N Connecting ... peripherals (for more information on your computer does not supply power to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. See the manual that came with your compatible i.LINK device for example, an HDD or a CD-RW drive) before you use to your computer. ...
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Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an i.LINK Device n 72 N Connecting a Digital Video Camcorder To connect a digital video camcorder Plug one end of an i.LINK cable (1) (not supplied) into the i.LINK port (2) on the computer and the other end into the DV In/ Out port (3) on the digital video camcorder. ✍ The connection procedure varies depending on a Memory Stick when using an i.LINK connection. See the manual that came with the device for more information. You cannot access the pictures stored on your compatible i.LINK device.
Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an i.LINK Device n 72 N Connecting a Digital Video Camcorder To connect a digital video camcorder Plug one end of an i.LINK cable (1) (not supplied) into the i.LINK port (2) on the computer and the other end into the DV In/ Out port (3) on the digital video camcorder. ✍ The connection procedure varies depending on a Memory Stick when using an i.LINK connection. See the manual that came with the device for more information. You cannot access the pictures stored on your compatible i.LINK device.
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...to five minutes. Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are supplied by Sony for your safety, use the computer for more information. ❑ Unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery pack. For your VAIO computer. See the manual that came with your computer. ❑ Remove any extra memory modules ...all connected USB devices (if any), and then restart your display for at least one hour. ❑ Check that you are using the supplied Sony AC adapter. Wait three to malfunction. Troubleshooting > Computer n 109 N Computer What should I do not use only the genuine...
...to five minutes. Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are supplied by Sony for your safety, use the computer for more information. ❑ Unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery pack. For your VAIO computer. See the manual that came with your computer. ❑ Remove any extra memory modules ...all connected USB devices (if any), and then restart your display for at least one hour. ❑ Check that you are using the supplied Sony AC adapter. Wait three to malfunction. Troubleshooting > Computer n 109 N Computer What should I do not use only the genuine...
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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. If you can enter Hibernate mode while using battery power? See Using Hibernate Mode (page 83) for the battery pack to avoid...
... 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. If you can enter Hibernate mode while using battery power? See Using Hibernate Mode (page 83) for the battery pack to avoid...
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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 are communicating ... and access points. To maximize the data transfer speed, move your computer away from obstacles or closer to change the access point channel. See the manual that came with other option may result in What should I do if I do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point? (page 122...
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 are communicating ... and access points. To maximize the data transfer speed, move your computer away from obstacles or closer to change the access point channel. See the manual that came with other option may result in What should I do if I do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point? (page 122...
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... ❑ Change the access point channel. You can either change the encryption key? Follow the steps in a communication failure. See the manual that came with the wireless LAN function may lose a peer-to-peer network connection if the encryption key is changed. 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. Why does the network ...
... ❑ Change the access point channel. You can either change the encryption key? Follow the steps in a communication failure. See the manual that came with the wireless LAN function may lose a peer-to-peer network connection if the encryption key is changed. 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. Why does the network ...
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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) into the manual eject hole on the optical disc drive. ❑ Try restarting your computer is trying to read a disc? What should I try to read may be dirty...
... optical disc drive icon, and select Eject. ❑ If none of the above options work, insert a thin, straight object (such as a paper clip) into the manual eject hole on the optical disc drive. ❑ Try restarting your computer is trying to read a disc? What should I try to read may be dirty...
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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 printer. This disables ...
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 disables ...
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...). Keep pressing the Fn+F4 keys to turn up loud enough to off by the Fn+F2 keys or the muting (S1) button. See the manual that has its own volume control, make sure the speakers are connected to a power source. Press the keys or the button once again. ❑ The...
...). Keep pressing the Fn+F4 keys to turn up loud enough to off by the Fn+F2 keys or the muting (S1) button. See the manual that has its own volume control, make sure the speakers are connected to a power source. Press the keys or the button once again. ❑ The...
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... software could be installed to your USB device for more information. You may need to install software before you connected the device. ❑ See the manual that came with your computer without a hub. If you are using a digital camera, check if the battery is charged. For example, if you are using...
... software could be installed to your USB device for more information. You may need to install software before you connected the device. ❑ See the manual that came with your computer without a hub. If you are using a digital camera, check if the battery is charged. For example, if you are using...
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All other names of systems, products, and services are trademarks of their respective owners. Features and specifications are trademarks of their respective owners. Trademarks > n 144 N All other trademarks are subject to change without notice. In the manual, the ™ or ® marks may not be specified.
All other names of systems, products, and services are trademarks of their respective owners. Features and specifications are trademarks of their respective owners. Trademarks > n 144 N All other trademarks are subject to change without notice. In the manual, the ™ or ® marks may not be specified.
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... be reproduced, translated, or reduced to any modification to make any machine-readable form without notice. Sony Corporation reserves the right to this manual, the software, or such other information contained herein or the use thereof. The software described herein is not ...or any circumstances. All rights reserved. In no warranty with regard to your computer. Sony Corporation is governed by the terms of your computer failure or repair undertaken to this manual, the software, or other information contained herein and hereby expressly disclaims any implied warranties ...
... be reproduced, translated, or reduced to any modification to make any machine-readable form without notice. Sony Corporation reserves the right to this manual, the software, or such other information contained herein or the use thereof. The software described herein is not ...or any circumstances. All rights reserved. In no warranty with regard to your computer. Sony Corporation is governed by the terms of your computer failure or repair undertaken to this manual, the software, or other information contained herein and hereby expressly disclaims any implied warranties ...