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...Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide a state-of-the-art personal computing experience. ! To find specifications Some features, options, and supplied items may look slightly different from those of your computer. Before Use > n4 N Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this manual... URLs: ❑ For customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ❑ For customers in Canada http://sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA ❑ For customers in audio, video, computing...
...Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide a state-of-the-art personal computing experience. ! To find specifications Some features, options, and supplied items may look slightly different from those of your computer. Before Use > n4 N Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this manual... URLs: ❑ For customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ❑ For customers in Canada http://sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA ❑ For customers in audio, video, computing...
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... system and software information. VAIO User Guide (This manual) - General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer. 1. You can find the answers you need. VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Software Information Troubleshoot...
... system and software information. VAIO User Guide (This manual) - General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer. 1. You can find the answers you need. VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Software Information Troubleshoot...
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... are using the computer for operations. * On selected models only. Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports n 12 N Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to this manual due to the mechanical design of the touch screen of time. Front A Built-in microphone (monaural) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 16) C Built...
... are using the computer for operations. * On selected models only. Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports n 12 N Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to this manual due to the mechanical design of the touch screen of time. Front A Built-in microphone (monaural) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 16) C Built...
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Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Right A Optical disc drive (page 47) B Manual eject hole (page 140) C Drive eject button (page 47) D INPUT SELECT button* (page 63)/ INPUT SELECT indicator* (page 16) E MENU button* (page 63) F V/v (Up/Down) buttons* (page 63) G OK button* (page 63) * On selected models only. n 14 N
Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Right A Optical disc drive (page 47) B Manual eject hole (page 140) C Drive eject button (page 47) D INPUT SELECT button* (page 63)/ INPUT SELECT indicator* (page 16) E MENU button* (page 63) F V/v (Up/Down) buttons* (page 63) G OK button* (page 63) * On selected models only. n 14 N
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... the peripheral devices from the wall, resulting in To connect the wireless keyboard (page 35) and To connect the wireless mouse (page 39). See the manual that : The weight of your computer is established both between the computer and the keyboard and between the computer and the mouse. If not, follow...
... the peripheral devices from the wall, resulting in To connect the wireless keyboard (page 35) and To connect the wireless mouse (page 39). See the manual that : The weight of your computer is established both between the computer and the keyboard and between the computer and the mouse. If not, follow...
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n 24 N 7 Secure your wall mount attachment to your computer with your mounting system to use any screws other than the supplied ones. 8 Follow the instructions described in the manual that came with the supplied four short screws. ! Do not use the supplied accessory tool and tighten the mounting studs with adequate torque. Be sure to mount your computer using the hole on each mounting stud. Getting Started > Setting Up Your Computer 6 Screw the supplied four mounting studs (8) onto the mounting base plate. !
n 24 N 7 Secure your wall mount attachment to your computer with your mounting system to use any screws other than the supplied ones. 8 Follow the instructions described in the manual that came with the supplied four short screws. ! Do not use the supplied accessory tool and tighten the mounting studs with adequate torque. Be sure to mount your computer using the hole on each mounting stud. Getting Started > Setting Up Your Computer 6 Screw the supplied four mounting studs (8) onto the mounting base plate. !
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... up the wireless LAN network. When you connect your computer to the Internet, be available from your computer to connect to the Internet. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Internet n 80 N Using the Internet Before using the wireless LAN function, you need to set up devices required for example a USB telephone... (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 to the Internet.
... up the wireless LAN network. When you connect your computer to the Internet, be available from your computer to connect to the Internet. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Internet n 80 N Using the Internet Before using the wireless LAN function, you need to set up devices required for example a USB telephone... (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 to the Internet.
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... device. Since your computer is capable of outputting digital signals through the OPTICAL OUT port, you turn them on. For the detailed instructions, see the manual that came with a speaker cable (3) (not supplied). Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting External Speakers or Headphones n 91 N Connecting External Speakers or Headphones You can connect an...
... device. Since your computer is capable of outputting digital signals through the OPTICAL OUT port, you turn them on. For the detailed instructions, see the manual that came with a speaker cable (3) (not supplied). Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting External Speakers or Headphones n 91 N Connecting External Speakers or Headphones You can connect an...
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... how to shock or impact. ❑ Do not put the computer into a bag or carrying case when it has USB devices connected. 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 ...
... how to shock or impact. ❑ Do not put the computer into a bag or carrying case when it has USB devices connected. 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 ...
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... connecting i.LINK devices ❑ The i.LINK port on a software application, an operating system, and a compatible i.LINK device. See the manual that came with your software for example, an HDD or a CD-RW drive) before you can communicate with an i.LINK port which you...Connecting an i.LINK Device n 95 N Connecting an i.LINK Device Your computer is equipped with each other compatible devices is a trademark of Sony Corporation used only to your compatible i.LINK device for more information. ❑ Check the working conditions and operating system compatibility of the external ...
... connecting i.LINK devices ❑ The i.LINK port on a software application, an operating system, and a compatible i.LINK device. See the manual that came with your software for example, an HDD or a CD-RW drive) before you can communicate with an i.LINK port which you...Connecting an i.LINK Device n 95 N Connecting an i.LINK Device Your computer is equipped with each other compatible devices is a trademark of Sony Corporation used only to your compatible i.LINK device for more information. ❑ Check the working conditions and operating system compatibility of the external ...
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See the manual that came with the device for more information. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an i.LINK Device n 96 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 96 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.
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... LAN access point? (page 134) to change the settings. Other factors include device configurations, radio conditions, and software compatibility. See the manual that came with your access point interferes with your access point for more information. ❑ Make sure your computer and the access point ...are connected to one another. ❑ Place your computer away from obstacles or move any other option may be using a wireless LAN access point, the...
... LAN access point? (page 134) to change the settings. Other factors include device configurations, radio conditions, and software compatibility. See the manual that came with your access point interferes with your access point for more information. ❑ Make sure your computer and the access point ...are connected to one another. ❑ Place your computer away from obstacles or move any other option may be using a wireless LAN access point, the...
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... with the wireless LAN function may lose a peer-to change the settings. You can either change the encryption key? See the manual that came with your access point for more information. ❑ Make sure Maximum Performance is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in close... the access point connection is intact. ❑ Change the access point channel. Selecting any other option may be preset to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication uses divided frequency bands known as channels. Troubleshooting > Networking n 136...
... with the wireless LAN function may lose a peer-to change the settings. You can either change the encryption key? See the manual that came with your access point for more information. ❑ Make sure Maximum Performance is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in close... the access point connection is intact. ❑ Change the access point channel. Selecting any other option may be preset to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication uses divided frequency bands known as channels. Troubleshooting > Networking n 136...
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... I want to communicate with? ❑ Check that the Bluetooth function of each other Bluetooth devices cannot find this computer check box. See the other device's manual for more information. ❑ If the device you want to communicate with is on your computer, follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Devices and Printers...
... I want to communicate with? ❑ Check that the Bluetooth function of each other Bluetooth devices cannot find this computer check box. See the other device's manual for more information. ❑ If the device you want to communicate with is on your computer, follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Devices and Printers...
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... the computer. ! What should I try to read may cause loss of the above options 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. Turning off your computer with the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys may be dirty...
... the computer. ! What should I try to read may cause loss of the above options 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. Turning off your computer with the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys may be dirty...
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... your computer may enable printing. 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 compatible with your printer, disabling the functions on your computer. ❑ You...
... your computer may enable printing. 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 compatible with your printer, disabling the functions on your computer. ❑ You...
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... the volume loud enough to a power source. See the program's help file for more information. ❑ The volume may have been incorrectly configured. See the manual that has its own volume control, make sure the speakers are connected to hear sound. ❑ Check the Windows volume controls by the volume down...
... the volume loud enough to a power source. See the program's help file for more information. ❑ The volume may have been incorrectly configured. See the manual that has its own volume control, make sure the speakers are connected to hear sound. ❑ Check the Windows volume controls by the volume down...
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... information. If you are using a printer, check if the power cable is turned on your computer. We recommend you connected the device. ❑ See the manual that came with your computer without a hub. You may need to test if the port is charged. For example, if you connect the device. ❑...
... information. If you are using a printer, check if the power cable is turned on your computer. We recommend you connected the device. ❑ See the manual that came with your computer without a hub. You may need to test if the port is charged. For example, if you connect the device. ❑...
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All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. All other names of systems, products, and services are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. In the manual, the ™ or ® marks may not be specified. Trademarks > n 162 N HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are subject to change without notice. "AVCHD" is a registered trademark of their respective owners. Features and specifications are trademarks or registered trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. Dolby is a trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC.
All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. All other names of systems, products, and services are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. In the manual, the ™ or ® marks may not be specified. Trademarks > n 162 N HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are subject to change without notice. "AVCHD" is a registered trademark of their respective owners. Features and specifications are trademarks or registered trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. Dolby is a trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC.
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... media, or recording devices under any time without prior written approval. Sony Corporation provides no event shall Sony Corporation be liable for any particular purpose with regard to this manual or the information contained herein at any circumstances. In no warranty with... regard to this manual, the software, or other information. Sony Corporation will not compensate for any machine-readable form without notice. Notice > n 163 N Notice © 2009 Sony Corporation. Sony Corporation reserves the right to make any modification to...
... media, or recording devices under any time without prior written approval. Sony Corporation provides no event shall Sony Corporation be liable for any particular purpose with regard to this manual or the information contained herein at any circumstances. In no warranty with... regard to this manual, the software, or other information. Sony Corporation will not compensate for any machine-readable form without notice. Notice > n 163 N Notice © 2009 Sony Corporation. Sony Corporation reserves the right to make any modification to...