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Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this manual may look slightly different from those of your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of-the-art personal computing experience. ! n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your computer. External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on-screen User Guide.
Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this manual may look slightly different from those of your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of-the-art personal computing experience. ! n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your computer. External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on-screen User Guide.
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...of your computer must be connected to the Sony online support web site at the following URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://www.sony.ca/support/ for customers in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American... countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in Brazil n8 N Before Use Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on solving common problems. ✍ To go to web sites described in this manual) - Printed Documentation ❑ ...
...of your computer must be connected to the Sony online support web site at the following URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://www.sony.ca/support/ for customers in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American... countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in Brazil n8 N Before Use Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on solving common problems. ✍ To go to web sites described in this manual) - Printed Documentation ❑ ...
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The appearance of your computer may also vary 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. ! n 14 N Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to variations in specifications.
The appearance of your computer may also vary 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. ! n 14 N Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to variations in specifications.
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Right n 18 N Getting Started A Optical disc drive indicator (page 21) B Manual eject hole (page 185) C Drive eject button (page 38) D Optical disc drive (page 38) E Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 90) F Network (Ethernet) port (page 96) G Modem port (page 59) H Power button/Power indicator (page 21) * Support high-/full-/low- speeds.
Right n 18 N Getting Started A Optical disc drive indicator (page 21) B Manual eject hole (page 185) C Drive eject button (page 38) D Optical disc drive (page 38) E Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 90) F Network (Ethernet) port (page 96) G Modem port (page 59) H Power button/Power indicator (page 21) * Support high-/full-/low- speeds.
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... pack 1 Install the battery pack. 2 Connect the AC adapter to the maximum charge level you selected with the orange power indicator Blinks fast in this manual from your desired maximum charge level, see Using the Battery Charge Functions (page 28). The charge indicator light turns on while the battery pack is...
... pack 1 Install the battery pack. 2 Connect the AC adapter to the maximum charge level you selected with the orange power indicator Blinks fast in this manual from your desired maximum charge level, see Using the Battery Charge Functions (page 28). The charge indicator light turns on while the battery pack is...
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...%, you will lose all unsaved data. 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.
...%, you will lose all unsaved data. 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.
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.../54 module* Your computer is equipped with an ExpressCard/34 slot*. * Referred to as the ExpressCard slot and the ExpressCard module in this manual. n 47 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the ExpressCard Module Your computer is equipped with either an ExpressCard/34 (34 mm wide) or ExpressCard/54 (54 mm wide) module...
.../54 module* Your computer is equipped with an ExpressCard/34 slot*. * Referred to as the ExpressCard slot and the ExpressCard module in this manual. n 47 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the ExpressCard Module Your computer is equipped with either an ExpressCard/34 (34 mm wide) or ExpressCard/54 (54 mm wide) module...
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.... To hear sound from the device connected to the HDMI input. 3 Plug one end of any connected devices. n 83 N Using Peripheral Devices ✍ See the manual that came with your computer. Additionally, you need to change the display output to the computer, make sure the HDMI connection has been set its...
.... To hear sound from the device connected to the HDMI input. 3 Plug one end of any connected devices. n 83 N Using Peripheral Devices ✍ See the manual that came with your computer. Additionally, you need to change the display output to the computer, make sure the HDMI connection has been set its...
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... an i.LINK device, such as a digital video camcorder. ❑ The i.LINK port on your computer does not supply power to an external device. See the manual that came with an i.LINK port, which you can use . n 94 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an i.LINK Device Notes on connecting i.LINK devices ❑ Your...
... an i.LINK device, such as a digital video camcorder. ❑ The i.LINK port on your computer does not supply power to an external device. See the manual that came with an i.LINK port, which you can use . n 94 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an i.LINK Device Notes on connecting i.LINK devices ❑ Your...
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If the edge of the label is properly affixed. n 152 N Precautions Handling Floppy Disks ❑ Do not open the shutter manually and touch the internal components of the floppy disk. ❑ Keep floppy disks away from magnets. ❑ Keep floppy disks away from direct sunlight and ...
If the edge of the label is properly affixed. n 152 N Precautions Handling Floppy Disks ❑ Do not open the shutter manually and touch the internal components of the floppy disk. ❑ Keep floppy disks away from magnets. ❑ Keep floppy disks away from direct sunlight and ...
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...If you may cause your computer to five minutes. For your safety, use the computer for your VAIO computer. Wait three to malfunction. See the manual that you are supplied by Sony for at least one hour. ❑ Remove any extra memory modules you are adjusted correctly. Make ...sure the brightness and contrast controls are using the supplied Sony AC adapter. n 162 N Troubleshooting Computer What should ...
...If you may cause your computer to five minutes. For your safety, use the computer for your VAIO computer. Wait three to malfunction. See the manual that you are supplied by Sony for at least one hour. ❑ Remove any extra memory modules you are adjusted correctly. Make ...sure the brightness and contrast controls are using the supplied Sony AC adapter. n 162 N Troubleshooting Computer What should ...
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... peripheral devices prevent the system from entering Hibernate mode, save your computer. If you can enter Hibernate mode while using battery power? Your computer can manually activate Hibernate mode. See Using Hibernate Mode (page 133) for the battery pack to avoid losing data. No, it is powering your data frequently to...
... peripheral devices prevent the system from entering Hibernate mode, save your computer. If you can enter Hibernate mode while using battery power? Your computer can manually activate Hibernate mode. See Using Hibernate Mode (page 133) for the battery pack to avoid losing data. No, it is powering your data frequently to...
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... LAN access point? (page 177) to change the access point channel. Other factors include device configurations, radio conditions, and software compatibility. See the manual that came with other option may be using a wireless LAN access point, the device may result in a communication failure. 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. ...
... LAN access point? (page 177) to change the access point channel. Other factors include device configurations, radio conditions, and software compatibility. See the manual that came with other option may be using a wireless LAN access point, the device may result in a communication failure. 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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...other option may result in the Power Options window. 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 ... is intact. ❑ Change the access point channel. What are using a wireless LAN access point, see connectivity information contained in the manual that came with your access point for more information. ❑ Make sure Maximum Performance is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in a communication failure...
...other option may result in the Power Options window. 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 ... is intact. ❑ Change the access point channel. What are using a wireless LAN access point, see connectivity information contained in the manual that came with your access point for more information. ❑ Make sure Maximum Performance is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in a communication failure...
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... Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, Bluetooth Devices, and Bluetooth Settings. 2 Click the Options tab and select the Allow Bluetooth devices to find other device's manual for more information. ❑ If the device you want to communicate with is already communicating with another Bluetooth device, it may not be found or...
... Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, Bluetooth Devices, and Bluetooth Settings. 2 Click the Options tab and select the Allow Bluetooth devices to find other device's manual for more information. ❑ If the device you want to communicate with is already communicating with another Bluetooth device, it may not be found or...
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...) depending on existing obstacles between the two devices, on radio wave quality, and on . Move your computer and Bluetooth devices closer to each other device's manual for more information.
...) depending on existing obstacles between the two devices, on radio wave quality, and on . Move your computer and Bluetooth devices closer to each other device's manual for more information.
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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) in the manual eject hole on the optical disc drive. ❑ Try restarting your computer is trying to read may be dirty or damaged. What should I try to...
... optical disc drive icon, and select Eject. ❑ If none of the above options work, insert a thin, straight object (such as a paper clip) in the manual eject hole on the optical disc drive. ❑ Try restarting your computer is trying to read may be dirty or damaged. What should I try to...
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... to an AC power source. 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 not functioning after your computer resumes from a power saving mode (Sleep or...
... to an AC power source. 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 not functioning after your computer resumes from a power saving mode (Sleep or...
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Press them once again. ❑ The volume may have been minimized by clicking the volume icon on the taskbar. See the manual that came with your speakers for more information. ❑ Check the Windows volume controls by the Fn+F3 keys. What should I do not work? ❑ ...
Press them once again. ❑ The volume may have been minimized by clicking the volume icon on the taskbar. See the manual that came with your speakers for more information. ❑ Check the Windows volume controls by the Fn+F3 keys. What should I do not work? ❑ ...
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If a message appears stating that the i.LINK device is a trademark of Sony Corporation used only to establish an i.LINK connection may not be securely plugged into the port on your compatible i.LINK device for more information on a ... proper connection. How do if I turn off the Windows startup sound? n 202 N Troubleshooting Audio/Video What should I do I cannot use my DV camcorder? See the manual that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. The procedure to designate that came with each other. Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to cancel the...
If a message appears stating that the i.LINK device is a trademark of Sony Corporation used only to establish an i.LINK connection may not be securely plugged into the port on your compatible i.LINK device for more information on a ... proper connection. How do if I turn off the Windows startup sound? n 202 N Troubleshooting Audio/Video What should I do I cannot use my DV camcorder? See the manual that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. The procedure to designate that came with each other. Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to cancel the...