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... is intended for users of -the-art personal computing experience. ! n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this manual may find differences in the supplied manuals including this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of the VAIO computers with the 64-bit operating system.
... is intended for users of -the-art personal computing experience. ! n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this manual may find differences in the supplied manuals including this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of the VAIO computers with the 64-bit operating system.
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... 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/LA/ for customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ for customers in this manual) - It also includes information on your computer...
... 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/LA/ for customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ for customers in this manual) - It also includes information on your computer...
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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. ! n 13 N Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to variations in specifications. ...
It may be different from those illustrated in this manual due to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. ! n 13 N Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to variations in specifications. ...
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speeds. *3 Not accessible when your computer is attached to the docking station. Right n 16 N Getting Started A Optical disc drive (page 39) B Optical disc drive indicator (page 19) C Manual eject hole (page 193) D Substitute drive eject button (page 39) E HDMI output port*1 (page 89) F Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port*2 (page 100) G Monitor port*3 (page 85) H Power button/Power indicator (page 19) *1 Functional only when your computer is in SPEED mode. *2 Supports high-/full-/low-
speeds. *3 Not accessible when your computer is attached to the docking station. Right n 16 N Getting Started A Optical disc drive (page 39) B Optical disc drive indicator (page 19) C Manual eject hole (page 193) D Substitute drive eject button (page 39) E HDMI output port*1 (page 89) F Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port*2 (page 100) G Monitor port*3 (page 85) H Power button/Power indicator (page 19) *1 Functional only when your computer is in SPEED mode. *2 Supports high-/full-/low-
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... maximum charge level you selected with your computer is not fully charged at the time of delivery. Charge the battery pack as described in this manual from your desired maximum charge level, see Using the Battery Charge Functions (page 27). The charge indicator light turns on while the battery pack is...
... maximum charge level you selected with your computer is not fully charged at the time of delivery. Charge the battery pack as described in this manual from your desired maximum charge level, see Using the Battery Charge Functions (page 27). The charge indicator light turns on while the battery pack is...
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... and install a fully charged battery pack. 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. When your computer is short. n 26 N Getting Started ✍ Keep the battery pack in use, your...
... and install a fully charged battery pack. 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. When your computer is short. n 26 N Getting Started ✍ Keep the battery pack in use, your...
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This slot can accommodate an ExpressCard/34 (34 mm wide) module* only. * Referred to as the ExpressCard slot and the ExpressCard module in this manual. n 49 N Using Your VAIO Computer 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 accommodate an ExpressCard/34 (34 mm wide) module* only. * Referred to as the ExpressCard slot and the ExpressCard module in this manual. n 49 N Using Your VAIO Computer 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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n 61 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Internet Before using the wireless LAN function, you need to protect the computer against online threats. If your computer is equipped with ... (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 computer is not equipped with a built-in modem, see the online specifications. The following types of Internet connection services may be...
n 61 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Internet Before using the wireless LAN function, you need to protect the computer against online threats. If your computer is equipped with ... (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 computer is not equipped with a built-in modem, see the online specifications. The following types of Internet connection services may be...
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The HDMI cable carries both video and audio signals. If a device driver other than the one provided by Sony for updates. ✍ See the manual that came with your TV for more information on installation and use. Always use the device driver provided by Sony is used, the image will not be displayed and the audio will not be heard. n 90 N Using Peripheral Devices !
The HDMI cable carries both video and audio signals. If a device driver other than the one provided by Sony for updates. ✍ See the manual that came with your TV for more information on installation and use. Always use the device driver provided by Sony is used, the image will not be displayed and the audio will not be heard. n 90 N Using Peripheral Devices !
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... for example, an HDD or a CD-RW drive) before you connect them to 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 104 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an i.LINK Device Notes on connecting i.LINK devices ❑ Your...
... for example, an HDD or a CD-RW drive) before you connect them to 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 104 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an i.LINK Device Notes on connecting i.LINK devices ❑ Your...
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When you are not using your floppy disk. n 161 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 ...
When you are not using your floppy disk. n 161 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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See the manual that you may cause your computer to five minutes. Reinstall the battery pack, ... installed since purchase. ❑ Check that came with your VAIO computer. n 171 N Troubleshooting Computer What should I do not use only the genuine Sony rechargeable battery pack and AC adapter, which are supplied by Sony for your display for at least one hour. ❑ Remove... all connected USB devices, if any extra memory modules you are using the supplied Sony AC adapter. Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are adjusted correctly. Wait three to malfunction.
See the manual that you may cause your computer to five minutes. Reinstall the battery pack, ... installed since purchase. ❑ Check that came with your VAIO computer. n 171 N Troubleshooting Computer What should I do not use only the genuine Sony rechargeable battery pack and AC adapter, which are supplied by Sony for your display for at least one hour. ❑ Remove... all connected USB devices, if any extra memory modules you are using the supplied Sony AC adapter. Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are adjusted correctly. Wait three to malfunction.
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n 181 N Troubleshooting Should I conserve battery power when my computer is warm? Your computer can manually activate Hibernate mode. See Using Hibernate Mode (page 143) for information on your computer is in Sleep mode? No, it is powering your data frequently ...
n 181 N Troubleshooting Should I conserve battery power when my computer is warm? Your computer can manually activate Hibernate mode. See Using Hibernate Mode (page 143) for information on your computer is in Sleep mode? No, it is powering your data frequently ...
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... communication failure. Selecting any other option may be temporarily overloaded depending on how many other access points, change the settings. See the manual that came with other devices are using a wireless LAN access point, the device may be using . ❑ If you may ...result in the Power Options window. Other factors include device configurations, radio conditions, and software compatibility. See the manual that came with your access point for Wireless Adapter Settings in What should I cannot access the Internet? ❑ Check the access point...
... communication failure. Selecting any other option may be temporarily overloaded depending on how many other access points, change the settings. See the manual that came with other devices are using a wireless LAN access point, the device may be using . ❑ If you may ...result in the Power Options window. Other factors include device configurations, radio conditions, and software compatibility. See the manual that came with your access point for Wireless Adapter Settings in What should I cannot access the Internet? ❑ Check the access point...
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...are using a wireless LAN access point, see connectivity information contained in the manual that came with your computer is connected to an access point, data transfer interruptions may be preset to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication uses...LAN access point channels may occur if a large file is exchanged or the computer is placed in a communication failure. See the manual that came with the wireless LAN function may result in close proximity to microwaves and cordless telephones. ❑ Move your access point...
...are using a wireless LAN access point, see connectivity information contained in the manual that came with your computer is connected to an access point, data transfer interruptions may be preset to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication uses...LAN access point channels may occur if a large file is exchanged or the computer is placed in a communication failure. See the manual that came with the wireless LAN function may result in close proximity to microwaves and cordless telephones. ❑ Move your access point...
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... devices, it may be too far apart. What should I do if I cannot find the Bluetooth device I do if other Bluetooth devices? See the other device's manual for more information. ❑ If the device you may not appear in a power saving mode. Wireless Bluetooth technology works best when the devices are within...
... devices, it may be too far apart. What should I do if I cannot find the Bluetooth device I do if other Bluetooth devices? See the other device's manual for more information. ❑ If the device you may not appear in a power saving mode. Wireless Bluetooth technology works best when the devices are within...
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... want to communicate with is on the operating system or the software in use. Move your computer and Bluetooth devices closer to each other device's manual for more information.
... want to communicate with is on the operating system or the software in use. Move your computer and Bluetooth devices closer to each other device's manual for more information.
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...? Use the drive eject button located at the upper right of the above options work, insert a thin, straight object (such as a paper clip) in the manual eject hole near the substitute drive eject button. ❑ Try restarting your computer is trying to read may be dirty or damaged. Note that your... click the arrow next to the Shut down button and Restart to eject the drive tray if the optical disc drive is disabled by the VAIO Power Management, the substitute drive eject button on . ❑ If the power supply to clean the disc, see Handling Discs (page 162) for dirt or...
...? Use the drive eject button located at the upper right of the above options work, insert a thin, straight object (such as a paper clip) in the manual eject hole near the substitute drive eject button. ❑ Try restarting your computer is trying to read may be dirty or damaged. Note that your... click the arrow next to the Shut down button and Restart to eject the drive tray if the optical disc drive is disabled by the VAIO Power Management, the substitute drive eject button on . ❑ If the power supply to clean the disc, see Handling Discs (page 162) for dirt or...
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... the optional docking station, check to see if the docking station is connected to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box. 6 Click OK. 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...
... the optional docking station, check to see if the docking station is connected to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box. 6 Click OK. 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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See the manual that came with your speakers for computer use. ❑ If your speakers have a muting button, set the button to hear sound. ❑ Check the Windows ...
See the manual that came with your speakers for computer use. ❑ If your speakers have a muting button, set the button to hear sound. ❑ Check the Windows ...