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...-of-the-art personal computing experience. ! Before Use > n4 N Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this manual may not be available on -screen User Guide. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on your computer. To find specifications Some features, options, and supplied items...
...-of-the-art personal computing experience. ! Before Use > n4 N Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this manual may not be available on -screen User Guide. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on your computer. To find specifications Some features, options, and supplied items...
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... from the following categories to find useful documentation such as below: - VAIO User Guide (This manual) - An overview of VAIO tutorials, how-to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support... the form of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide -
... from the following categories to find useful documentation such as below: - VAIO User Guide (This manual) - An overview of VAIO tutorials, how-to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support... the form of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide -
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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. ! Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports n 12 N Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to variations in some countries or areas. The appearance of your computer may also vary in specifications.
It may be different from those illustrated in this manual due to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. ! Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports n 12 N Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to variations in some countries or areas. The appearance of your computer may also vary in specifications.
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Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Right n 15 N A Headphones jack (page 65) B Microphone jack (page 75) C Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports*1 (page 76) D Optical disc drive (page 39) E Drive eject button (page 39) F Manual eject hole (page 131) G Modem port*2 (page 58) H Security slot *1 Support high-/full-/low- speeds. *2 On selected models only.
Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Right n 15 N A Headphones jack (page 65) B Microphone jack (page 75) C Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports*1 (page 76) D Optical disc drive (page 39) E Drive eject button (page 39) F Manual eject hole (page 131) G Modem port*2 (page 58) H Security slot *1 Support high-/full-/low- speeds. *2 On selected models only.
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... delivery. 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 computer is charging. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 24 N Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your first battery charge...
... delivery. 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 computer is charging. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 24 N Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your first battery charge...
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... pack and can extend the life of power and both the charge and power indicator lights blink, you are in use, your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. To avoid loss of data, you should save your computer may not enter Hibernate mode even... of data while the computer is in Sleep mode, you should either connect the AC adapter to the previous work state is supplied with the VAIO Control Center. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 25 N ✍ Keep the battery pack in your computer and install a fully charged battery ...
... pack and can extend the life of power and both the charge and power indicator lights blink, you are in use, your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. To avoid loss of data, you should save your computer may not enter Hibernate mode even... of data while the computer is in Sleep mode, you should either connect the AC adapter to the previous work state is supplied with the VAIO Control Center. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 25 N ✍ Keep the battery pack in your computer and install a fully charged battery ...
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Do not force it clicks into the slot. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 52 N Using Other Modules / Memory Cards Using the ExpressCard Module Your computer is equipped with an ExpressCard/34 slot* ... 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. To insert an ExpressCard module 1 Locate the ExpressCard slot. 2 Carefully slide the ExpressCard module into the slot until it into place.
Do not force it clicks into the slot. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 52 N Using Other Modules / Memory Cards Using the ExpressCard Module Your computer is equipped with an ExpressCard/34 slot* ... 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. To insert an ExpressCard module 1 Locate the ExpressCard slot. 2 Carefully slide the ExpressCard module into the slot until it into place.
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... Provider (ISP) and set up the wireless LAN network. For the detailed instructions on devices required for connecting your computer to the Internet. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Internet n 58 N Using the Internet Before using the wireless LAN function, you may be sure to take appropriate security measures to connect... (FTTH) ❑ Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) ❑ Cable modem ❑ Satellite ❑ Dial-up For detailed information on connection setups and modem configuration, see the manual that came with your modem.
... Provider (ISP) and set up the wireless LAN network. For the detailed instructions on devices required for connecting your computer to the Internet. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Internet n 58 N Using the Internet Before using the wireless LAN function, you may be sure to take appropriate security measures to connect... (FTTH) ❑ Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) ❑ Cable modem ❑ Satellite ❑ Dial-up For detailed information on connection setups and modem configuration, see the manual that came with your modem.
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... your TV for more information. The HDMI cable carries both video and audio signals. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an External Display n 71 N ✍ See the manual that came with your computer.
... your TV for more information. The HDMI cable carries both video and audio signals. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an External Display n 71 N ✍ See the manual that came with your computer.
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... on how to shock or impact. ❑ Do not put the computer into a bag or carrying case when it has USB devices connected. 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... from damage, observe the following: ❑ When moving the computer with USB devices connected, avoid exposing the USB ports to remove a USB device, see the manual that came with the device. ❑ To protect your USB device before use.
... on how to shock or impact. ❑ Do not put the computer into a bag or carrying case when it has USB devices connected. 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... from damage, observe the following: ❑ When moving the computer with USB devices connected, avoid exposing the USB ports to remove a USB device, see the manual that came with the device. ❑ To protect your USB device before use.
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... guaranteed. ❑ The i.LINK connection may not be available depending on the software applications, operating system, and i.LINK- See the manual that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to your computer does not supply power to your ... Device Your computer is equipped with an i.LINK port which you can communicate with each other compatible devices is a trademark of Sony Corporation used only to designate that came with your software for more information on operating conditions and proper connection. The procedure to...
... guaranteed. ❑ The i.LINK connection may not be available depending on the software applications, operating system, and i.LINK- See the manual that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to your computer does not supply power to your ... Device Your computer is equipped with an i.LINK port which you can communicate with each other compatible devices is a trademark of Sony Corporation used only to designate that came with your software for more information on operating conditions and proper connection. The procedure to...
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See the manual that came with the device for more information. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an i.LINK Device n 79 N Connecting a Digital Video Camcorder To connect a digital video camcorder Plug one end of "Memory Stick" in the digital video camcorder via an i.LINK connection. You cannot access the contents 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 your compatible i.LINK device.
See the manual that came with the device for more information. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an i.LINK Device n 79 N Connecting a Digital Video Camcorder To connect a digital video camcorder Plug one end of "Memory Stick" in the digital video camcorder via an i.LINK connection. You cannot access the contents 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 your compatible i.LINK device.
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For your safety, use the computer for your VAIO computer. Wait three to turn on and the power indicator light is ... and contrast controls are using the supplied Sony AC adapter. Reinstall the battery pack, plug the AC adapter, and then press the power button to five minutes. See the manual that you are using an external display,...Troubleshooting > Computer n 114 N Computer What should I do not use only the genuine Sony rechargeable battery pack and AC adapter, which are supplied by Sony for at least one hour. ❑ Check that came with your display for more ...
For your safety, use the computer for your VAIO computer. Wait three to turn on and the power indicator light is ... and contrast controls are using the supplied Sony AC adapter. Reinstall the battery pack, plug the AC adapter, and then press the power button to five minutes. See the manual that you are using an external display,...Troubleshooting > Computer n 114 N Computer What should I do not use only the genuine Sony rechargeable battery pack and AC adapter, which are supplied by Sony for at least one hour. ❑ Check that came with your display for more ...
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Your computer can manually activate Hibernate mode. If you can enter Hibernate mode while running on how you are using a program that the installed battery pack is normal for ...
Your computer can manually activate Hibernate mode. If you can enter Hibernate mode while running on how you are using a program that the installed battery pack is normal for ...
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...and software compatibility. To maximize the data transfer speed, move your computer away from obstacles or closer to change the settings. See the manual that came with your access point for more information. ❑ Make sure Maximum Performance is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in the ... speed slow? ❑ The wireless LAN data transfer speed is affected by distance and obstructions between devices and access points. See the manual that came with your access point for more information. ❑ Make sure your computer and the access point are connected to one another...
...and software compatibility. To maximize the data transfer speed, move your computer away from obstacles or closer to change the settings. See the manual that came with your access point for more information. ❑ Make sure Maximum Performance is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in the ... speed slow? ❑ The wireless LAN data transfer speed is affected by distance and obstructions between devices and access points. See the manual that came with your access point for more information. ❑ Make sure your computer and the access point are connected to one another...
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...10065; Change the access point channel. Selecting any other option may result in What should I 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. Follow the steps in a...large file is exchanged or the computer is changed. What are using a wireless LAN access point, see connectivity information contained in the manual that came with the wireless LAN function may lose a peer-to an access point, data transfer interruptions may be preset to the ...
...10065; Change the access point channel. Selecting any other option may result in What should I 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. Follow the steps in a...large file is exchanged or the computer is changed. What are using a wireless LAN access point, see connectivity information contained in the manual that came with the wireless LAN function may lose a peer-to an access point, data transfer interruptions may be preset to the ...
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... or damaged. If you need 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 . ❑ Press the drive eject button. ❑ If the drive eject button does not work, click Start and Computer, right-click the...
... or damaged. If you need 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 . ❑ Press the drive eject button. ❑ If the drive eject button does not work, click Start and Computer, right-click the...
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... are provided with the Windows operating system installed on your computer may need to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box. 5 Click OK. 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...
... are provided with the Windows operating system installed on your computer may need to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box. 5 Click OK. 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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... keys or the button once again. ❑ The volume may have been minimized by the Fn+F2 keys or the muting (S1) button. See the manual that has its own volume control, make sure the volume control is turned up the volume loud enough to hear sound. ❑ Check the Windows...
... keys or the button once again. ❑ The volume may have been minimized by the Fn+F2 keys or the muting (S1) button. See the manual that has its own volume control, make sure the volume control is turned up the volume loud enough to hear sound. ❑ Check the Windows...
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... port you used the first time you connect the device directly to your computer without a hub. We recommend you connected the device. ❑ See the manual that came with your computer. For example, if you connect the device. ❑ Try connecting a simple, low-powered device such as a mouse to the AC...
... port you used the first time you connect the device directly to your computer without a hub. We recommend you connected the device. ❑ See the manual that came with your computer. For example, if you connect the device. ❑ Try connecting a simple, low-powered device such as a mouse to the AC...