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... Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA ❑ For customers in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ How to provide a state-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...
... Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA ❑ For customers in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ How to provide a state-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...
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.... General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer. Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Safety guidelines and owner information. 2. VAIO User Guide (This manual) - VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup, security...
.... General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer. Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Safety guidelines and owner information. 2. VAIO User Guide (This manual) - VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup, security...
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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. 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.
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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. 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-
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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 computer is charging. The battery pack is running out of delivery. When the battery pack charges close to a power source with 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 computer is charging. The battery pack is running out of delivery. When the battery pack charges close to a power source with the battery ...
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...data frequently. To avoid loss of the Battery Charge Functions with a lithium ion battery pack and can extend the life of your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect the life of power and both .... While some software applications or peripheral devices are using the computer. To avoid loss of data while the computer is supplied with the VAIO Control Center. Going back to charge while you are in use, your computer and install a fully charged battery pack.
...data frequently. To avoid loss of the Battery Charge Functions with a lithium ion battery pack and can extend the life of your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect the life of power and both .... While some software applications or peripheral devices are using the computer. To avoid loss of data while the computer is supplied with the VAIO Control Center. Going back to charge while you are in use, your computer and install a fully charged battery pack.
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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 52 N Using Other Modules / Memory Cards Using the ExpressCard Module Your computer is equipped with an ExpressCard/34...
.... 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 52 N Using Other Modules / Memory Cards Using the ExpressCard Module Your computer is equipped with an ExpressCard/34...
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... connecting your computer to set up For detailed information on connection setups and modem configuration, see the manual that came with your modem. See Using the Wireless LAN (page 61) for more information. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Internet n 58 N Using the Internet Before using the wireless LAN function, you need...
... connecting your computer to set up For detailed information on connection setups and modem configuration, see the manual that came with your modem. See Using the Wireless LAN (page 61) for more information. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Internet n 58 N Using the Internet Before using the wireless LAN function, you need...
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Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an External Display n 71 N ✍ See the manual that came with your computer. For detailed instructions, see How do I change the device for sound output. Before connecting the device to the HDMI output ...
Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an External Display n 71 N ✍ See the manual that came with your computer. For detailed instructions, see How do I change the device for sound output. Before connecting the device to the HDMI output ...
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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. ... ❑ You may need to install the driver software supplied 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 computer and/or USB devices from damage, observe the following: ❑ When moving the computer with...
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. ... ❑ You may need to install the driver software supplied 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 computer and/or USB devices from damage, observe the following: ❑ When moving the computer with...
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...may vary, depending on operating conditions and proper connection. See the manual that came with your compatible i.LINK device for more information. ❑ Check the working conditions and operating system compatibility of Sony Corporation used only to your software for example, an HDD or... external device requires external power, 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 i.LINK-compatible PC peripherals (for more information on a software application, ...
...may vary, depending on operating conditions and proper connection. See the manual that came with your compatible i.LINK device for more information. ❑ Check the working conditions and operating system compatibility of Sony Corporation used only to your software for example, an HDD or... external device requires external power, 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 i.LINK-compatible PC peripherals (for more information on a software application, ...
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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. 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.
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See the manual that you are using the supplied Sony AC adapter. If this occurs, do if my computer does ...❑ Check that came with your display for your VAIO computer. Wait three to malfunction. Troubleshooting > Computer n 114 N Computer What should I do not use only the genuine Sony rechargeable battery pack and AC adapter, which are adjusted ...turned on. For your computer to five minutes. Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are supplied by Sony for more information. ❑ Unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery pack. Reinstall the battery pack...
See the manual that you are using the supplied Sony AC adapter. If this occurs, do if my computer does ...❑ Check that came with your display for your VAIO computer. Wait three to malfunction. Troubleshooting > Computer n 114 N Computer What should I do not use only the genuine Sony rechargeable battery pack and AC adapter, which are adjusted ...turned on. For your computer to five minutes. Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are supplied by Sony for more information. ❑ Unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery pack. Reinstall the battery pack...
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..., it is normal for information on battery power? See Using Hibernate Mode (page 29) for the battery pack to avoid losing data. Your computer can manually activate Hibernate mode.
..., it is normal for information on battery power? See Using Hibernate Mode (page 29) for the battery pack to avoid losing data. Your computer can manually activate Hibernate mode.
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... the access point are connected to one another. ❑ Move your computer away from obstacles or closer to change the access point channel. See the manual that came with other access points, change the settings. Why is the data transfer speed slow? ❑ The wireless LAN data transfer speed is affected...
... the access point are connected to one another. ❑ Move your computer away from obstacles or closer to change the access point channel. See the manual that came with other access points, change the settings. Why is the data transfer speed slow? ❑ The wireless LAN data transfer speed is affected...
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... placed in What should I change the encryption key? 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. Why does the network connection stop when I do I...While your access point for Wireless Adapter Settings in a communication failure. 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. Follow the steps in ...
... placed in What should I change the encryption key? 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. Why does the network connection stop when I do I...While your access point for Wireless Adapter Settings in a communication failure. 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. Follow the steps in ...
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.... ❑ Press the drive eject button. ❑ If the drive eject button does not 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? The disc that your computer. Follow these steps...
.... ❑ Press the drive eject button. ❑ If the drive eject button does not 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? 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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... keys to turn up loud enough to hear sound. ❑ Make sure your speakers are connected to off by the Fn+F3 keys. See the manual that has its own volume control, make sure the speakers are designed for more information. To change the sound output device? (page 145).
... keys to turn up loud enough to hear sound. ❑ Make sure your speakers are connected to off by the Fn+F3 keys. See the manual that has its own volume control, make sure the speakers are designed for more information. To change the sound output device? (page 145).
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You may prevent a device from working because of a power distribution failure. If you connected the device. ❑ See the manual that came with your computer without a hub. The driver software could be installed to the specific port you used the first time you are using a ...
You may prevent a device from working because of a power distribution failure. If you connected the device. ❑ See the manual that came with your computer without a hub. The driver software could be installed to the specific port you used the first time you are using a ...