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...-edge technology in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ External views illustrated in this manual may not be available on your computer, visit the Sony online support web site at the following URLs: ❑ For customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ❑ For customers in Canada http://sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers...
...-edge technology in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ External views illustrated in this manual may not be available on your computer, visit the Sony online support web site at the following URLs: ❑ For customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ❑ For customers in Canada http://sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers...
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... and recovery, and contact Sony support. Information about your VAIO computer. 1. To access Help and Support: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Choose from the following categories to find useful documentation such as below: - VAIO User Guide (This manual) - You can find the answers you need. Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your...
... and recovery, and contact Sony support. Information about your VAIO computer. 1. To access Help and Support: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Choose from the following categories to find useful documentation such as below: - VAIO User Guide (This manual) - You can find the answers you need. Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your...
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... N Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to the mechanical design of the touch screen of your computer may be different from those illustrated in this manual due to this sensor for an extended period of time.
... N Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to the mechanical design of the touch screen of your computer may be different from those illustrated in this manual due to this sensor for an extended period of time.
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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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... any objects on top of your computer is established both between the computer and the keyboard and between the computer and the mouse. See the manual that : The weight of your mounting system.
... any objects on top of your computer is established both between the computer and the keyboard and between the computer and the mouse. See the manual that : The weight of your mounting system.
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Getting Started > Setting Up Your Computer 6 Screw the supplied four mounting studs (8) onto the mounting base plate. ! Be sure to use any screws other than the supplied ones. 8 Follow the instructions described in the manual that came with your mounting system to your computer using the hole on each mounting stud. n 24 N 7 Secure your wall mount attachment to mount your computer with adequate torque. Do not use the supplied accessory tool and tighten the mounting studs with the supplied four short screws. !
Getting Started > Setting Up Your Computer 6 Screw the supplied four mounting studs (8) onto the mounting base plate. ! Be sure to use any screws other than the supplied ones. 8 Follow the instructions described in the manual that came with your mounting system to your computer using the hole on each mounting stud. n 24 N 7 Secure your wall mount attachment to mount your computer with adequate torque. Do not use the supplied accessory tool and tighten the mounting studs with the supplied four short screws. !
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..., a DSL modem, or a cable modem, to your computer to the Internet. For the detailed instructions on connection setups and modem configuration, see the manual that came with your computer to the Internet, be available from your ISP: ❑ Fiber to the Home (FTTH) ❑ Digital Subscriber Line (...on the service contract with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) and set up the wireless LAN network. When you connect your modem. 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...
..., a DSL modem, or a cable modem, to your computer to the Internet. For the detailed instructions on connection setups and modem configuration, see the manual that came with your computer to the Internet, be available from your ISP: ❑ Fiber to the Home (FTTH) ❑ Digital Subscriber Line (...on the service contract with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) and set up the wireless LAN network. When you connect your modem. 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...
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... is capable of your computer. To connect external speakers ✍ Make sure your speakers are designed for computer use. ! For the detailed instructions, see the manual that came with a speaker cable (3) (not supplied). Turn down the volume of the speakers before you can connect external sound output devices (not supplied), such...
... is capable of your computer. To connect external speakers ✍ Make sure your speakers are designed for computer use. ! For the detailed instructions, see the manual that came with a speaker cable (3) (not supplied). Turn down the volume of the speakers before you can connect external sound output devices (not supplied), such...
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...damage, observe the following: ❑ When moving the computer with USB devices connected, avoid exposing the USB ports to remove a USB device, see the manual that came with the USB device for more information. ❑ Be sure to use a USB printer compatible with the device. ❑ To protect your... USB device before use. See the manual that came with your version of Windows to print documents. ❑ For information on how to shock or impact. ❑ Do not put the ...
...damage, observe the following: ❑ When moving the computer with USB devices connected, avoid exposing the USB ports to remove a USB device, see the manual that came with the USB device for more information. ❑ Be sure to use a USB printer compatible with the device. ❑ To protect your... USB device before use. See the manual that came with your version of Windows to print documents. ❑ For information on how to shock or impact. ❑ Do not put the ...
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... supply power to your compatible i.LINK device for more information. ❑ Check the working conditions and operating system compatibility of Sony Corporation used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. The procedure to 400 Mbps. Not all products with...the external device requires external power, be available depending on a software application, an operating system, and a compatible i.LINK device. See the manual that came with each other compatible devices is a trademark of i.LINK-compatible PC peripherals (for example, an HDD or a CD-RW drive...
... supply power to your compatible i.LINK device for more information. ❑ Check the working conditions and operating system compatibility of Sony Corporation used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. The procedure to 400 Mbps. Not all products with...the external device requires external power, be available depending on a software application, an operating system, and a compatible i.LINK device. See the manual that came with each other compatible devices is a trademark of i.LINK-compatible PC peripherals (for example, an HDD or a CD-RW drive...
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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. See the manual that came with the device for more information. 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.
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. See the manual that came with the device for more information. 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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...10065; If you are using a wireless LAN access point, the device may be temporarily overloaded depending on how many other devices are connected to one another. ❑ Place your computer away from obstacles or move any other option may be using closer to the computer. ❑ Make ...access point for more information. ❑ Make sure Maximum Performance is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in the Power Options window. See the manual that came with your access point for more information. ❑ Make sure your computer and the access point are communicating via the access ...
...10065; If you are using a wireless LAN access point, the device may be temporarily overloaded depending on how many other devices are connected to one another. ❑ Place your computer away from obstacles or move any other option may be using closer to the computer. ❑ Make ...access point for more information. ❑ Make sure Maximum Performance is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in the Power Options window. See the manual that came with your access point for more information. ❑ Make sure your computer and the access point are communicating via the access ...
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...the Power Options window. What are using a wireless LAN access point, see connectivity information contained in the manual that came with your computer is connected to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication uses divided frequency bands known as...change the settings. Follow the steps in close proximity to microwaves and cordless telephones. ❑ Move your access point. See the manual that came with your computer closer to the original profile or re-enter the key on both computers so the key matches. You...
...the Power Options window. What are using a wireless LAN access point, see connectivity information contained in the manual that came with your computer is connected to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication uses divided frequency bands known as...change the settings. Follow the steps in close proximity to microwaves and cordless telephones. ❑ Move your access point. See the manual that came with your computer closer to the original profile or re-enter the key on both computers so the key matches. You...
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... other Bluetooth devices cannot find this computer check box. What should I want to communicate with? ❑ Check that the Bluetooth function of each 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...
... other Bluetooth devices cannot find this computer check box. What should I want to communicate with? ❑ Check that the Bluetooth function of each 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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... or damaged. If you need 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 . ❑ Press the drive eject button or the Fn+E keys. ❑ If both buttons do not work, click Start and Computer, right...
... or damaged. If you need 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 . ❑ Press the drive eject button or the Fn+E keys. ❑ If both buttons do not work, click Start and Computer, right...
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... select Properties. 3 Click the Ports tab. 4 Click 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.
... select Properties. 3 Click the Ports tab. 4 Click 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.
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... are designed for more information. To change the sound output device, see How do I do if I change the sound output device? (page 154). See the manual that has its own volume control, make sure the speakers are properly connected and the volume is properly set the button to a power source. What...
... are designed for more information. To change the sound output device, see How do I do if I change the sound output device? (page 154). See the manual that has its own volume control, make sure the speakers are properly connected and the volume is properly set the button to a power source. What...
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... you are using a digital camera, check if the battery is working because of a power distribution failure. We recommend you connected the device. ❑ See the manual that came with your USB device for more information. Troubleshooting > Peripherals n 160 N Peripherals What should I do if I cannot connect a USB device? ❑ If applicable, check...
... you are using a digital camera, check if the battery is working because of a power distribution failure. We recommend you connected the device. ❑ See the manual that came with your USB device for more information. Troubleshooting > Peripherals n 160 N Peripherals What should I do if I cannot connect a USB device? ❑ If applicable, check...
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In the manual, the ™ or ® marks may not be specified. "AVCHD" is a registered trademark of their respective owners. All other names of systems, products, and services are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Trademarks > n 162 N HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. Dolby is a trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC.
In the manual, the ™ or ® marks may not be specified. "AVCHD" is a registered trademark of their respective owners. All other names of systems, products, and services are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Trademarks > n 162 N HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. Dolby is a trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC.
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... software described herein, in whole or in connection with regard to this manual, the software, or other information. Sony Corporation reserves the right to make any modification to any circumstances. In the manual, the ™ or ® marks are not made to your ...of your computer failure or repair undertaken to your computer. Notice > n 163 N Notice © 2009 Sony Corporation. Sony Corporation provides no event shall Sony Corporation be reproduced, translated, or reduced to this manual or the information contained herein at any time without prior written approval.
... software described herein, in whole or in connection with regard to this manual, the software, or other information. Sony Corporation reserves the right to make any modification to any circumstances. In the manual, the ™ or ® marks are not made to your ...of your computer failure or repair undertaken to your computer. Notice > n 163 N Notice © 2009 Sony Corporation. Sony Corporation provides no event shall Sony Corporation be reproduced, translated, or reduced to this manual or the information contained herein at any time without prior written approval.