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Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to the on your VAIO computer. n5 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those of connections, setting up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - ...the-art personal computing. ! Contains safety guidelines and owner information. Contains an overview of your computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to read on -screen User Guide. Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat -
Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to the on your VAIO computer. n5 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those of connections, setting up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - ...the-art personal computing. ! Contains safety guidelines and owner information. Contains an overview of your computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to read on -screen User Guide. Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat -
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...configuration of your entire hard disk drive to the Sony online support Web site at: 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.... 2 Go to the original factory installed settings. To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click MCE Guide. To access this on solving common problems. ❑ Specifications - It also includes information about the software programs...
...configuration of your entire hard disk drive to the Sony online support Web site at: 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.... 2 Go to the original factory installed settings. To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click MCE Guide. To access this on solving common problems. ❑ Specifications - It also includes information about the software programs...
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To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Manuals & Specifications Here you will find interesting and useful. Run utilities that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing, and access to wireless tutorials. ❑ Security Keep your... Learn about wireless connections including Bluetooth Wireless technology and Wireless LAN. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your VAIO computer. n7 N Before Use Help and Support Help and Support is easy to access and...
To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Manuals & Specifications Here you will find interesting and useful. Run utilities that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing, and access to wireless tutorials. ❑ Security Keep your... Learn about wireless connections including Bluetooth Wireless technology and Wireless LAN. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your VAIO computer. n7 N Before Use Help and Support Help and Support is easy to access and...
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When connecting it, see the manual that came with your computer. n 14 N Getting Started Setting Up Your Computer Connecting a Display Connect a display (not supplied) to your display as well.
When connecting it, see the manual that came with your computer. n 14 N Getting Started Setting Up Your Computer Connecting a Display Connect a display (not supplied) to your display as well.
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Media Center provides you with Windows Media Center to set -top box, and other equipment. See the on-screen MCE Guide for more information on -screen guide 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click MCE Guide. This section describes how to enhance your TV, set up your audio and visual experience. To access this on Media Center features. n 42 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the TV Function Your computer has an analog TV tuner board installed along with a wide range of TV, DVD, and video viewing, as well as music recording and playback.
Media Center provides you with Windows Media Center to set -top box, and other equipment. See the on-screen MCE Guide for more information on -screen guide 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click MCE Guide. This section describes how to enhance your TV, set up your audio and visual experience. To access this on Media Center features. n 42 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the TV Function Your computer has an analog TV tuner board installed along with a wide range of TV, DVD, and video viewing, as well as music recording and playback.
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n 69 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Internet To use the Internet, you need to connect an external modem device, for example a USB telephone modem, an xDSL modem, or a cable modem, to your modem. For the detailed instructions on connection setups and modem configuration, see the manual that came with your computer.
n 69 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Internet To use the Internet, you need to connect an external modem device, for example a USB telephone modem, an xDSL modem, or a cable modem, to your modem. For the detailed instructions on connection setups and modem configuration, see the manual that came with your computer.
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...The access point will select which channel to use on how to select the channel that will be used by the access point, see the manual that extends an existing wired local network to wireless devices by providing an access point (not supplied), for the wireless LAN. n 76 N Using ...Your VAIO Computer Communicating with an Access Point (Infrastructure) An infrastructure network is a network that came with your access point. The access point bridges the ...
...The access point will select which channel to use on how to select the channel that will be used by the access point, see the manual that extends an existing wired local network to wireless devices by providing an access point (not supplied), for the wireless LAN. n 76 N Using ...Your VAIO Computer Communicating with an Access Point (Infrastructure) An infrastructure network is a network that came with your access point. The access point bridges the ...
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... and tasks under Network and Internet. 5 Click Manage wireless networks. 6 Click Add. 7 Follow the on the WLAN switch. See the manual that came with your access point for more information. 2 Turn on -screen instructions. n 77 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to 64 alphanumeric characters long. The Wireless LAN indicator lights up .
... and tasks under Network and Internet. 5 Click Manage wireless networks. 6 Click Add. 7 Follow the on the WLAN switch. See the manual that came with your access point for more information. 2 Turn on -screen instructions. n 77 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to 64 alphanumeric characters long. The Wireless LAN indicator lights up .
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...; The i.LINK port supports transfer rates up to an i.LINK device such as a digital video camcorder. ❑ The i.LINK port on your computer. See the manual that came with other compatible devices is equipped with an i.LINK port, which you can use . n 86 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an i.LINK Device Notes...
...; The i.LINK port supports transfer rates up to an i.LINK device such as a digital video camcorder. ❑ The i.LINK port on your computer. See the manual that came with other compatible devices is equipped with an i.LINK port, which you can use . n 86 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an i.LINK Device Notes...
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... disk, always remove it from any liquid. Do not let them get wet. n 110 N Precautions On Handling Floppy Disks ❑ Do not open the shutter manually or touch the surface of the floppy disk. ❑ Keep floppy disks away from magnets. ❑ Keep floppy disks away from direct sunlight and other...
... disk, always remove it from any liquid. Do not let them get wet. n 110 N Precautions On Handling Floppy Disks ❑ Do not open the shutter manually or touch the surface of the floppy disk. ❑ Keep floppy disks away from magnets. ❑ Keep floppy disks away from direct sunlight and other...
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... a network to a wireless LAN access point? ❑ Connection availability is correct. What should I cannot access the Internet? ❑ Check the access point settings. See the manual that your computer. ❑ Make sure power to the access point is on your access point is selected. ❑ Make sure the encryption key is...
... a network to a wireless LAN access point? ❑ Connection availability is correct. What should I cannot access the Internet? ❑ Check the access point settings. See the manual that your computer. ❑ Make sure power to the access point is on your access point is selected. ❑ Make sure the encryption key is...
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... came with your access point for more information. See the manual that came with your access point for more information. How do I avoid data transfer interruptions? ❑ When your computer is connected to an access point, ...
... came with your access point for more information. See the manual that came with your access point for more information. How do I avoid data transfer interruptions? ❑ When your computer is connected to an access point, ...
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n 124 N Troubleshooting What are using a wireless LAN access point, see connectivity information contained in the manual that came with the wireless LAN functionality may be preset to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication occurs on both computers so the key matches. Why does the network...
n 124 N Troubleshooting What are using a wireless LAN access point, see connectivity information contained in the manual that came with the wireless LAN functionality may be preset to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication occurs on both computers so the key matches. Why does the network...
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... on. ❑ Push in the optical disc drive tray. ❑ If this does not 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. If you need to...
... on. ❑ Push in the optical disc drive tray. ❑ If this does not 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. If you need to...
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... Display Modes (page 79). What should I do if my TV shows distorted images? If they also appear dark, see the manual that came with your TV for brightness. See the manual that came with your TV for the detailed instructions. ❑ Check other display. Make sure that the display settings are properly...
... Display Modes (page 79). What should I do if my TV shows distorted images? If they also appear dark, see the manual that came with your TV for brightness. See the manual that came with your TV for the detailed instructions. ❑ Check other display. Make sure that the display settings are properly...
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..., follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Customize colors under Appearance and Personalization. 3 Click Open classic appearance properties for more information, see the manual that came with your TV, such as computer displays. What should I do if my TV does not show a clear view of displaying the Windows desktop...
..., follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Customize colors under Appearance and Personalization. 3 Click Open classic appearance properties for more information, see the manual that came with your TV, such as computer displays. What should I do if my TV does not show a clear view of displaying the Windows desktop...
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... system installed on your computer may need to install the printer driver software before you use your computer. ❑ You may enable printing. See the manual that came with your printer for more information. ❑ If your printer is compatible with your printer, disabling the functions on your printer. Follow these...
... system installed on your computer may need to install the printer driver software before you use your computer. ❑ You may enable printing. See the manual that came with your printer for more information. ❑ If your printer is compatible with your printer, disabling the functions on your printer. Follow these...
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... connectors, and plug them in again. See Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 86) for more information. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to cancel the Play Windows Startup sound check box. 5 Click OK. The procedure to your computer or camcorder. To turn off the Windows... startup sound? See the manual that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. n 137 N Troubleshooting Audio/Video What should I do I cannot use my DV camcorder? Not all products...
... connectors, and plug them in again. See Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 86) for more information. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to cancel the Play Windows Startup sound check box. 5 Click OK. The procedure to your computer or camcorder. To turn off the Windows... startup sound? See the manual that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. n 137 N Troubleshooting Audio/Video What should I do I cannot use my DV camcorder? Not all products...
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... first time you are using another USB port on and using its own power supply. For example, if you connected the device. ❑ See the manual that came with your USB device for more information. n 139 N Troubleshooting Peripherals What should I do if I cannot connect a USB device? ❑ If applicable, check the...
... first time you are using another USB port on and using its own power supply. For example, if you connected the device. ❑ See the manual that came with your USB device for more information. n 139 N Troubleshooting Peripherals What should I do if I cannot connect a USB device? ❑ If applicable, check the...
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... Spanish speaking Latin American countries or areas, or http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in the sequence listed below. 1 VAIO Computer Documentation This on-screen User Guide (this manual) and the printed Welcome mat provide information on how to questions about your VAIO computer and the preinstalled software. n 140 N Support Options Support...
... Spanish speaking Latin American countries or areas, or http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in the sequence listed below. 1 VAIO Computer Documentation This on-screen User Guide (this manual) and the printed Welcome mat provide information on how to questions about your VAIO computer and the preinstalled software. n 140 N Support Options Support...