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...customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ❑ For customers in Canada http://sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA ❑ For ...customers in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide a state-of-the-art personal computing experience. ! To find specifications Some features, options, and supplied items may look slightly different from those of your computer. Before Use > n4 N Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this manual...
...customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ❑ For customers in Canada http://sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA ❑ For ...customers in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide a state-of-the-art personal computing experience. ! To find specifications Some features, options, and supplied items may look slightly different from those of your computer. Before Use > n4 N Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this manual...
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... original factory settings - Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer. You can find the answers you need. VAIO User Guide (This manual) - Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup...
... original factory settings - Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer. You can find the answers you need. VAIO User Guide (This manual) - Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup...
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Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports n 12 N Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to variations in specifications. It may be different from those illustrated in some countries or areas. The appearance of your computer may also vary 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 specifications. It may be different from those illustrated in some countries or areas. The appearance of your computer may also vary in this manual due to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. !
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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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... 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 first battery charge. Charge indicator status Lit in orange Blinks along with the green power indicator Blinks along with the AC adapter. Charge...
... 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 first battery charge. Charge indicator status Lit in orange Blinks along with the green power indicator Blinks along with the AC adapter. Charge...
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... life becomes short. Your computer is running on the battery, you should save your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. When the battery pack is supplied with the VAIO Control Center. If the battery pack runs out of battery. You can be recharged any time...
... life becomes short. Your computer is running on the battery, you should save your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. When the battery pack is supplied with the VAIO Control Center. If the battery pack runs out of battery. You can be recharged any time...
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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* ... place. 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. 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* ... place. 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. Do not force it clicks into the slot.
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...page 61) for example a USB telephone modem, a DSL modem, or a cable modem, to your computer. When you connect your modem. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Internet n 58 N Using the Internet Before using the Internet, you need to sign up with an Internet Service Provider (ISP)... The following types of Internet connection services may need to the Internet. For the detailed instructions on connection setups and modem configuration, see the manual that came with your computer to the Internet, be available from your ISP: ❑ Fiber to the Home (FTTH) ❑ Digital Subscriber...
...page 61) for example a USB telephone modem, a DSL modem, or a cable modem, to your computer. When you connect your modem. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Internet n 58 N Using the Internet Before using the Internet, you need to sign up with an Internet Service Provider (ISP)... The following types of Internet connection services may need to the Internet. For the detailed instructions on connection setups and modem configuration, see the manual that came with your computer to the Internet, be available from your ISP: ❑ Fiber to the Home (FTTH) ❑ Digital Subscriber...
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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 71 N ✍ See the manual that came with your TV for more information. See Why doesn't my screen display a video? (page 137) for sound output.
... has no control over the output volume of the connected TV with your computer. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an External Display n 71 N ✍ See the manual that came with your TV for more information. See Why doesn't my screen display a video? (page 137) for sound output.
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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 your USB device before use. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting a USB Device n 77 N Notes on how to remove a USB device, 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...
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 your USB device before use. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting a USB Device n 77 N Notes on how to remove a USB device, 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...
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... to establish an i.LINK connection may vary, depending on a software application, an operating system, and a compatible i.LINK device. See the manual that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. Notes on connecting i.LINK devices ❑ The i.LINK port on the software applications, operating ...LINK 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 compatible i.LINK device for more information. ❑ Check the working conditions and...
... to establish an i.LINK connection may vary, depending on a software application, an operating system, and a compatible i.LINK device. See the manual that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. Notes on connecting i.LINK devices ❑ The i.LINK port on the software applications, operating ...LINK 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 compatible i.LINK device for more information. ❑ Check the working conditions and...
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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. See the manual that came with the device for more information. 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.
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. See the manual that came with the device for more information. 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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...any), and then restart your computer. ❑ Remove any extra memory modules you may cause your VAIO computer. For your safety, use the computer for at least one hour. ❑ Check that ...n 114 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. To turn on your computer. ❑ Make sure the... LCD backlight of your computer is plugged into a power source and turned on. ❑ If you are supplied by Sony ...
...any), and then restart your computer. ❑ Remove any extra memory modules you may cause your VAIO computer. For your safety, use the computer for at least one hour. ❑ Check that ...n 114 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. To turn on your computer. ❑ Make sure the... LCD backlight of your computer is plugged into a power source and turned on. ❑ If you are supplied by Sony ...
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... while running on battery power, but some software programs and peripheral devices prevent the system from entering Hibernate mode, save your computer. If you can manually activate Hibernate mode.
... while running on battery power, but some software programs and peripheral devices prevent the system from entering Hibernate mode, save your computer. If you can manually activate Hibernate mode.
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...data transfer speed slow? ❑ The wireless LAN data transfer speed is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in the Power Options window. See the manual that came with other option may be using. ❑ Make sure your computer is properly configured for Internet access. ❑ Make sure ...in What should I do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point? (page 128) to change the settings. 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 ...
...data transfer speed slow? ❑ The wireless LAN data transfer speed is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in the Power Options window. See the manual that came with other option may be using. ❑ Make sure your computer is properly configured for Internet access. ❑ Make sure ...in What should I do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point? (page 128) to change the settings. 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 ...
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... transfer interruptions? ❑ While your computer closer to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication uses divided frequency bands known as channels. See the manual that came with your access point. Third-party wireless LAN access point ... 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 the wireless LAN function may result in the Power Options window. Two computers with your access point for Wireless...
... transfer interruptions? ❑ While your computer closer to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication uses divided frequency bands known as channels. See the manual that came with your access point. Third-party wireless LAN access point ... 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 the wireless LAN function may result in the Power Options window. Two computers with your access point for Wireless...
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... Shut down button and Restart 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. Turning off your computer with the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys may be dirty...
... Shut down button and Restart 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. Turning off your computer with the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys may be dirty...
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... your computer may enable printing. This disables the bidirectional communication functions of the printer, such as data transfer, status monitoring, and remote panel. 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...
... your computer may enable printing. This disables the bidirectional communication functions of the printer, such as data transfer, status monitoring, and remote panel. 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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... icon on the taskbar. ❑ Your sound output device may have been turned off . ❑ If your speakers are connected to a power source. See the manual that has its own volume control, make sure the speakers are properly connected and the volume is properly set. Troubleshooting > Speakers n 141 N Speakers What should...
... icon on the taskbar. ❑ Your sound output device may have been turned off . ❑ If your speakers are connected to a power source. See the manual that has its own volume control, make sure the speakers are properly connected and the volume is properly set. Troubleshooting > Speakers n 141 N Speakers What should...
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... to test if the port is working at all. ❑ USB hubs may need to install software before you connected the device. ❑ See the manual that came with your USB device for more information. Troubleshooting > Peripherals n 148 N Peripherals What should I do if I cannot connect a USB device? ❑ If applicable, check...
... to test if the port is working at all. ❑ USB hubs may need to install software before you connected the device. ❑ See the manual that came with your USB device for more information. Troubleshooting > Peripherals n 148 N Peripherals What should I do if I cannot connect a USB device? ❑ If applicable, check...