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... 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-art personal computing experience. ! External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on-... different from those of your computer. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this User Guide is intended for users of the VAIO computers with the 64-bit operating system.
... 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-art personal computing experience. ! External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on-... different from those of your computer. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this User Guide is intended for users of the VAIO computers with the 64-bit operating system.
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..., set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this manual by clicking their respective URLs beginning with http://, your VAIO computer. Contains an overview of your computer must be connected to web sites described in Brazil It also includes... includes printed information and user guides 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/LA/ for customers in Spanish-speaking Latin...
..., set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this manual by clicking their respective URLs beginning with http://, your VAIO computer. Contains an overview of your computer must be connected to web sites described in Brazil It also includes... includes printed information and user guides 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/LA/ for customers in Spanish-speaking Latin...
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... countries or areas. 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. ! The appearance of your computer may also vary in speakers (stereo) H Keyboard (page...
... countries or areas. 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. ! The appearance of your computer may also vary in speakers (stereo) H Keyboard (page...
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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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... battery pack 1 Install the battery pack. 2 Connect the computer 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 27). The charge indicator light turns on while the battery pack is...
... battery pack 1 Install the battery pack. 2 Connect the computer 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 27). The charge indicator light turns on while the battery pack is...
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... or shut down your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. n 26 N Getting Started ✍ Keep the battery pack in use, your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. If the battery charge level falls below 10%, you should save your computer may not enter...
... or shut down your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. n 26 N Getting Started ✍ Keep the battery pack in use, your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. If the battery charge level falls below 10%, you should save your computer may not enter...
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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. 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.
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... telephone modem, a DSL modem, or a cable modem, to your computer. To find out whether your computer is not equipped with a built-in modem, see the manual that came with your computer to the Internet using the Internet, you need to sign up with a built-in modem, you need to connect an... modem device, for the Internet and how to connect your computer to the Internet, ask your ISP. ✍ To connect your modem. n 61 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Internet Before using the wireless LAN function, you need to set up devices required for more information. !
... telephone modem, a DSL modem, or a cable modem, to your computer. To find out whether your computer is not equipped with a built-in modem, see the manual that came with your computer to the Internet using the Internet, you need to sign up with a built-in modem, you need to connect an... modem device, for the Internet and how to connect your computer to the Internet, ask your ISP. ✍ To connect your modem. n 61 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Internet Before using the wireless LAN function, you need to set up devices required for more information. !
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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 the device driver provided by Sony is used, the image will not be displayed and the audio will not be heard. Always use .
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 the device driver provided by Sony is used, the image will not be displayed and the audio will not be heard. Always use .
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See the manual that came with other compatible devices is equipped with an i.LINK port, which you can use . However, the actual transfer rate depends on the transfer ...
See the manual that came with other compatible devices is equipped with an i.LINK port, which you can use . However, the actual transfer rate depends on the transfer ...
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... the edge of the label is properly affixed. Do not let them get wet. 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...
... the edge of the label is properly affixed. Do not let them get wet. 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 is plugged into a power strip or an uninterruptible power supply (UPS), make sure the power strip or UPS is plugged into a power source and turned on. ❑ If you are using the supplied Sony AC adapter. For your safety, use the... power source and turned on your computer. ❑ Condensation may have installed since purchase. ❑ Check that came with your display for your VAIO computer. Reinstall the battery pack, plug the AC adapter, and then press the power button to five minutes. Make sure the brightness and contrast ...
See the manual that you may cause your computer is plugged into a power strip or an uninterruptible power supply (UPS), make sure the power strip or UPS is plugged into a power source and turned on. ❑ If you are using the supplied Sony AC adapter. For your safety, use the... power source and turned on your computer. ❑ Condensation may have installed since purchase. ❑ Check that came with your display for your VAIO computer. Reinstall the battery pack, plug the AC adapter, and then press the power button to five minutes. Make sure the brightness and contrast ...
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... to disable this function. The wake function of delivery. n 181 N Troubleshooting Should I conserve battery power when my computer is in Sleep mode? Your computer can manually activate Hibernate mode. No, it is powering your computer.
... to disable this function. The wake function of delivery. n 181 N Troubleshooting Should I conserve battery power when my computer is in Sleep mode? Your computer can manually activate Hibernate mode. No, it is powering your computer.
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... many other access points, change the access point channel. Other factors include device configurations, radio conditions, and software compatibility. See the manual that came with your access point for Wireless Adapter Settings in a communication failure. Why is the data transfer speed slow? ❑...for more information. ❑ Make sure Maximum Performance is affected by distance and obstructions between devices and access points. See the manual that came with other devices are connected to one another. ❑ Move your computer away from obstacles or closer to any ...
... many other access points, change the access point channel. Other factors include device configurations, radio conditions, and software compatibility. See the manual that came with your access point for Wireless Adapter Settings in a communication failure. Why is the data transfer speed slow? ❑...for more information. ❑ Make sure Maximum Performance is affected by distance and obstructions between devices and access points. See the manual that came with other devices are connected to one another. ❑ Move your computer away from obstacles or closer to any ...
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...and cordless telephones. ❑ Move your access point. 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-peer network connection if the encryption key is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings...enter the key on both computers so the key matches. 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. You can either change ...
...and cordless telephones. ❑ Move your access point. 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-peer network connection if the encryption key is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings...enter the key on both computers so the key matches. 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. You can either change ...
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If the connected device is in a power saving mode. See the 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 ...
If the connected device is in a power saving mode. See the 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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... this computer check box. ❑ The data transfer distance can be able to communicate with your computer and Bluetooth devices closer to each other device's manual for more information. Move your computer. ❑ Check that the Bluetooth function of the device you want to communicate with is already communicating with another...
... this computer check box. ❑ The data transfer distance can be able to communicate with your computer and Bluetooth devices closer to each other device's manual for more information. Move your computer. ❑ Check that the Bluetooth function of the device you want to communicate with is already communicating with another...
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The disc that it will not 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. What should I try to clean the disc, see Handling Discs (page 162) ...for dirt or damage. Note that your computer is trying to the optical disc drive is disabled by the VAIO Power Management, the substitute drive eject button on . ❑ If the power supply to read a disc? Follow these steps: 1 Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys...
The disc that it will not 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. What should I try to clean the disc, see Handling Discs (page 162) ...for dirt or damage. Note that your computer is trying to the optical disc drive is disabled by the VAIO Power Management, the substitute drive eject button on . ❑ If the power supply to read a disc? Follow these steps: 1 Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys...
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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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... a muting button, set the button to off. ❑ The volume may have been turned off by clicking the volume icon on the taskbar. See the manual that came with your speakers require external power, make sure the speakers are connected to hear sound. ❑ Check the Windows volume controls by the...
... a muting button, set the button to off. ❑ The volume may have been turned off by clicking the volume icon on the taskbar. See the manual that came with your speakers require external power, make sure the speakers are connected to hear sound. ❑ Check the Windows volume controls by the...