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Information in the supplied manuals including this manual may look slightly different from those of your computer. External views illustrated in the information when your computer comes preinstalled with the Microsoft® Windows ... web sites at the following URLs: ❑ For customers 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 audio, video, computing, and communications to provide...
Information in the supplied manuals including this manual may look slightly different from those of your computer. External views illustrated in the information when your computer comes preinstalled with the Microsoft® Windows ... web sites at the following URLs: ❑ For customers 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 audio, video, computing, and communications to provide...
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... ❑ Safety Information - Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support - VAIO User Guide (This manual) - To access Help and Support: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Choose from the following categories to find... information. An overview of VAIO tutorials, how-to the original factory settings - Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer. 1. Get started with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Safety guidelines and owner...
... ❑ Safety Information - Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support - VAIO User Guide (This manual) - To access Help and Support: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Choose from the following categories to find... information. An overview of VAIO tutorials, how-to the original factory settings - Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer. 1. Get started with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Safety guidelines and owner...
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It may be different from those illustrated in this manual due to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. ! The appearance of your computer may also vary in specifications. Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports n 12 N Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to variations in some countries or areas.
It may be different from those illustrated in this manual due to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. ! The appearance of your computer may also vary in specifications. Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports n 12 N Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to variations in some countries or areas.
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While the Quick Web Access function is activated, only the headphones jack and the USB ports are functional. Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Right n 15 N A Headphones jack (page 64) B Microphone jack (page 77) C Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 78) D Optical disc drive (page 37) E Drive eject button (page 37) F Manual eject hole (page 133) G Security slot * Support high-/full-/low- For information on the Quick Web Access function, see Using the Quick Web Access Function (page 35). speeds. !
While the Quick Web Access function is activated, only the headphones jack and the USB ports are functional. Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Right n 15 N A Headphones jack (page 64) B Microphone jack (page 77) C Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 78) D Optical disc drive (page 37) E Drive eject button (page 37) F Manual eject hole (page 133) G Security slot * Support high-/full-/low- For information on the Quick Web Access function, see Using the Quick Web Access Function (page 35). speeds. !
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... charged at the time of power. (Sleep mode) A battery error has occurred due to a power source 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 indicator status Lit in orange Blinks along with the green...
... charged at the time of power. (Sleep mode) A battery error has occurred due to a power source 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 indicator status Lit in orange Blinks along with the green...
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... and can be recharged any time. 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. Going back to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it uses power from the AC...
... and can be recharged any time. 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. Going back to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it uses power from the AC...
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This slot can only accommodate an ExpressCard/34 (34 mm wide) module*. * Referred to as the ExpressCard slot and the ExpressCard module in this manual. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 49 N Using Other Modules / Memory Cards Using the ExpressCard Module Your computer is equipped with an ExpressCard/34 slot* for transferring data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices.
This slot can only accommodate an ExpressCard/34 (34 mm wide) module*. * Referred to as the ExpressCard slot and the ExpressCard module in this manual. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 49 N Using Other Modules / Memory Cards Using the ExpressCard Module Your computer is equipped with an ExpressCard/34 slot* for transferring data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices.
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... LAN (page 59) for example a USB telephone modem, a DSL modem, or a cable modem, to sign up with your modem. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Internet n 56 N Using the Internet Before using the wireless LAN function, you need to set up devices required for connecting your... Subscriber Line (DSL) ❑ Cable modem ❑ Satellite ❑ Dial-up For detailed information on connection setups and modem configuration, see the manual that came with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) and set up the wireless LAN network. When you connect your computer to the Internet, be available...
... LAN (page 59) for example a USB telephone modem, a DSL modem, or a cable modem, to sign up with your modem. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Internet n 56 N Using the Internet Before using the wireless LAN function, you need to set up devices required for connecting your... Subscriber Line (DSL) ❑ Cable modem ❑ Satellite ❑ Dial-up For detailed information on connection setups and modem configuration, see the manual that came with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) and set up the wireless LAN network. When you connect your computer to the Internet, be available...
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... has no control over the output volume of the connected TV with your computer. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an External Display n 70 N ✍ See the manual that came with your TV for more information on the computer. 4 Press the Fn+F7 keys to change the display output to change the device...
... has no control over the output volume of the connected TV with your computer. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an External Display n 70 N ✍ See the manual that came with your TV for more information on the computer. 4 Press the Fn+F7 keys to change the display output to change the device...
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See the manual that came with the USB device for more information. ❑ Be sure to use a USB printer compatible with your version of Windows to print documents. ... or carrying case when it has USB devices connected. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting a USB Device n 79 N Notes on how to remove a USB device, see the manual that came with USB devices connected, avoid exposing the USB ports to install the driver software supplied with your computer and/or USB devices from...
See the manual that came with the USB device for more information. ❑ Be sure to use a USB printer compatible with your version of Windows to print documents. ... or carrying case when it has USB devices connected. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting a USB Device n 79 N Notes on how to remove a USB device, see the manual that came with USB devices connected, avoid exposing the USB ports to install the driver software supplied with your computer and/or USB devices from...
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The procedure to an external device. Not all products with an i.LINK connection can use . See the manual that came with each other compatible devices is equipped with an i.LINK port which you can communicate with your software for example, an ... and proper connection. Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to your system, such as a digital video camcorder. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony Corporation used only to designate that came with your compatible i.LINK device for more information. ❑ Check the working conditions and operating system compatibility of...
The procedure to an external device. Not all products with an i.LINK connection can use . See the manual that came with each other compatible devices is equipped with an i.LINK port which you can communicate with your software for example, an ... and proper connection. Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to your system, such as a digital video camcorder. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony Corporation used only to designate that came with your compatible i.LINK device for more information. ❑ Check the working conditions and operating system compatibility of...
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You cannot access the pictures stored on your compatible i.LINK device. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an i.LINK Device n 81 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 81 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.
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...computer. ❑ Make sure the LCD backlight of your VAIO computer. For your safety, use the computer for at least one hour. ❑ Check that came with your display for your computer is turned on . See the manual that you are adjusted correctly. If this occurs, do ... and turned on . Troubleshooting > Computer n 118 N Computer What should I do not use only the genuine Sony rechargeable battery pack and AC adapter, which are using the supplied Sony AC adapter. Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are using an external display, make sure the power strip ...
...computer. ❑ Make sure the LCD backlight of your VAIO computer. For your safety, use the computer for at least one hour. ❑ Check that came with your display for your computer is turned on . See the manual that you are adjusted correctly. If this occurs, do ... and turned on . Troubleshooting > Computer n 118 N Computer What should I do not use only the genuine Sony rechargeable battery pack and AC adapter, which are using the supplied Sony AC adapter. Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are using an external display, make sure the power strip ...
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Your computer can manually activate Hibernate mode. If you can enter Hibernate mode while using battery power? Troubleshooting > Battery n 127 N Should I be warm when it is warm? See Using ...
Your computer can manually activate Hibernate mode. If you can enter Hibernate mode while using battery power? Troubleshooting > Battery n 127 N Should I be warm when it is warm? See Using ...
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See the manual that came with your access point for Wireless Adapter Settings in the Power Options window. To maximize the data transfer speed, move your computer away ... transfer speed is selected for more information. ❑ Make sure Maximum Performance is affected by distance and obstructions between devices and access points. See the manual that came with other devices are using . ❑ Make sure your access point for Wireless Adapter Settings in What should I cannot access the Internet? ❑...
See the manual that came with your access point for Wireless Adapter Settings in the Power Options window. To maximize the data transfer speed, move your computer away ... transfer speed is selected for more information. ❑ Make sure Maximum Performance is affected by distance and obstructions between devices and access points. See the manual that came with other devices are using . ❑ Make sure your access point for Wireless Adapter Settings in What should I cannot access the Internet? ❑...
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...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...avoid data transfer interruptions? ❑ When your computer is connected to -peer network connection if the encryption key is changed. See the manual that came with your access point for more information. ❑ Make sure Maximum Performance is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in the...
...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...avoid data transfer interruptions? ❑ When your computer is connected to -peer network connection if the encryption key is changed. See the manual that came with your access point for more information. ❑ Make sure Maximum Performance is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in the...
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... sure your computer is trying to read may cause loss 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 with the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys may be dirty or damaged.
... sure your computer is trying to read may cause loss 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 with the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys may be dirty or damaged.
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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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... pressing the Fn+F4 keys to turn up loud enough to hear sound. ❑ Make sure your speakers are connected to a power source. See the manual that has its own volume control, make sure the speakers are designed for computer use. ❑ If your speakers have a muting button, set . See the...
... pressing the Fn+F4 keys to turn up loud enough to hear sound. ❑ Make sure your speakers are connected to a power source. See the manual that has its own volume control, make sure the speakers are designed for computer use. ❑ If your speakers have a muting button, set . See the...
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... device? ❑ If applicable, check the USB device is turned on your computer without a hub. For example, if you connected the device. ❑ See the manual that came with your USB device for more information. If you connect the device directly to the AC outlet. ❑ Try using a printer, check if...
... device? ❑ If applicable, check the USB device is turned on your computer without a hub. For example, if you connected the device. ❑ See the manual that came with your USB device for more information. If you connect the device directly to the AC outlet. ❑ Try using a printer, check if...