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... this manual may not be available on -screen User Guide. External views illustrated in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the 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 in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA ❑ For customers in audio, video, computing, ...
... this manual may not be available on -screen User Guide. External views illustrated in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the 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 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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...You can find the answers you need. VAIO User Guide (This manual) - An overview of VAIO tutorials, how-to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. Get started with my VAIO Get help in storage device to find ... owner information. 2. VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Information about your VAIO computer. Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with Internet and...
...You can find the answers you need. VAIO User Guide (This manual) - An overview of VAIO tutorials, how-to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. Get started with my VAIO Get help in storage device to find ... owner information. 2. VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Information about your VAIO computer. Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with Internet and...
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n 15 N Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Right A ExpressCard/34 slot (page 52) B Optical disc drive (page 39) C Drive eject button (page 39) D Manual eject hole (page 147) E Headphones jack (page 77) F Microphone jack (page 87) G Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port* (page 88) * Supports high-/full-/low- speeds.
n 15 N Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Right A ExpressCard/34 slot (page 52) B Optical disc drive (page 39) C Drive eject button (page 39) D Manual eject hole (page 147) E Headphones jack (page 77) F Microphone jack (page 87) G Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port* (page 88) * Supports high-/full-/low- speeds.
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... adapter. To charge the battery pack 1 Install the battery pack. 2 Connect the computer to a power source with the orange power indicator Blinks fast in this manual from your computer is charging. The charge indicator light is on while the battery pack is running out of power. (Sleep mode) A battery error has...
... adapter. To charge the battery pack 1 Install the battery pack. 2 Connect the computer to a power source with the orange power indicator Blinks fast in this manual from your computer is charging. The charge indicator light is on while the battery pack is running out of power. (Sleep mode) A battery error has...
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... battery pack or shut down your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. To avoid loss of data, you should save your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. While some software applications or peripheral devices are using the computer. To avoid loss of data... not enter Hibernate mode even when the remaining battery life becomes short. The battery pack continues to AC power. Your computer is supplied with the VAIO Control Center.
... battery pack or shut down your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. To avoid loss of data, you should save your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. While some software applications or peripheral devices are using the computer. To avoid loss of data... not enter Hibernate mode even when the remaining battery life becomes short. The battery pack continues to AC power. Your computer is supplied with the VAIO Control Center.
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Make sure you are inserting it in this manual. Do not force it gently and verify you use the most recent driver software provided by the ExpressCard module manufacturer. This slot can only accommodate ... the slot until it clicks into the slot easily, remove it into the slot. ✍ If the module does not go into place. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 52 N Using Other Modules / Memory Cards Using the ExpressCard Module Your computer is equipped with an ExpressCard/34 slot...
Make sure you are inserting it in this manual. Do not force it gently and verify you use the most recent driver software provided by the ExpressCard module manufacturer. This slot can only accommodate ... the slot until it clicks into the slot easily, remove it into the slot. ✍ If the module does not go into place. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 52 N Using Other Modules / Memory Cards Using the ExpressCard Module Your computer is equipped with an ExpressCard/34 slot...
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... to take appropriate security measures to protect the computer against online threats. For the detailed instructions on connection setups and modem configuration, see the manual that came with your computer to connect to the Internet. See Using the Wireless LAN (page 60) for more information. ! When you... connect your computer to the Internet. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Internet n 58 N Using the Internet Before using the Internet, you need to sign up with an Internet Service Provider (ISP...
... to take appropriate security measures to protect the computer against online threats. For the detailed instructions on connection setups and modem configuration, see the manual that came with your computer to connect to the Internet. See Using the Wireless LAN (page 60) for more information. ! When you... connect your computer to the Internet. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Internet n 58 N Using the Internet Before using the Internet, you need to sign up with an Internet Service Provider (ISP...
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... decoder device and set up between your computer and TV using an HDMI connection. ! Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an External Display n 83 N ✍ See the manual that came with your computer.
... decoder device and set up between your computer and TV using an HDMI connection. ! Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an External Display n 83 N ✍ See the manual that came with your computer.
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... USB ports 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...
... USB ports 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...
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...to connect an i.LINK device, such as a CD-RW or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. See the manual that came with your compatible i.LINK device for more information. ❑ Check the working conditions and operating system compatibility of i.LINK-compatible PC peripherals... Devices > Connecting an i.LINK Device n 90 N Connecting an i.LINK Device Your computer is equipped with each other compatible devices is a trademark of Sony Corporation used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection.
...to connect an i.LINK device, such as a CD-RW or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. See the manual that came with your compatible i.LINK device for more information. ❑ Check the working conditions and operating system compatibility of i.LINK-compatible PC peripherals... Devices > Connecting an i.LINK Device n 90 N Connecting an i.LINK Device Your computer is equipped with each other compatible devices is a trademark of Sony Corporation used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection.
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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 91 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 91 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.
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...turn on your computer. ❑ Make sure the LCD backlight of your computer is plugged into a power source and turned on . See the manual that you are using the supplied Sony AC adapter. Wait three to five minutes. Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are supplied by... Sony for your display for at least one hour. ❑ Check that came with your VAIO computer. For your safety, use the computer for more information. ❑ Unplug the AC adapter and remove ...
...turn on your computer. ❑ Make sure the LCD backlight of your computer is plugged into a power source and turned on . See the manual that you are using the supplied Sony AC adapter. Wait three to five minutes. Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are supplied by... Sony for your display for at least one hour. ❑ Check that came with your VAIO computer. For your safety, use the computer for more information. ❑ Unplug the AC adapter and remove ...
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... Mode (page 29) for the battery pack to avoid losing data. If you can enter Hibernate mode while running on battery power? Your computer can manually activate Hibernate mode. Troubleshooting > Battery n 137 N Should I be warm while it is warm?
... Mode (page 29) for the battery pack to avoid losing data. If you can enter Hibernate mode while running on battery power? Your computer can manually activate Hibernate mode. Troubleshooting > Battery n 137 N Should I be warm while it is warm?
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...how many other option may result in a communication failure. Other factors include device configurations, radio conditions, and software compatibility. See the manual that came with other option may result in What should I cannot access the Internet? ❑ Check the access point settings. See the... manual that came with your access point for Wireless Adapter Settings in the Power Options window. Selecting any other access points, change the ...
...how many other option may result in a communication failure. Other factors include device configurations, radio conditions, and software compatibility. See the manual that came with other option may result in What should I cannot access the Internet? ❑ Check the access point settings. See the... manual that came with your access point for Wireless Adapter Settings in the Power Options window. Selecting any other access points, change the ...
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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. Follow the steps in What should I .... You can either change the settings. What are using a wireless LAN access point, see connectivity information contained in a communication failure. See the manual that came with your access point for more information. ❑ Make sure Maximum Performance is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in close proximity to microwaves...
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. Follow the steps in What should I .... You can either change the settings. What are using a wireless LAN access point, see connectivity information contained in a communication failure. See the manual that came with your access point for more information. ❑ Make sure Maximum Performance is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in close proximity to microwaves...
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... be able to communicate with your computer. ❑ To allow other Bluetooth devices to communicate with is in a power saving mode. See the other device's manual for more information. ❑ If the device you want to communicate with your computer is already communicating with another Bluetooth device, it may not be...
... be able to communicate with your computer. ❑ To allow other Bluetooth devices to communicate with is in a power saving mode. See the other device's manual for more information. ❑ If the device you want to communicate with your computer is already communicating with another Bluetooth device, it may not be...
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... or damage. 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 is on. ❑ Press the drive eject button. ❑ If the drive eject...
... or damage. 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 is on. ❑ Press the drive eject button. ❑ If the drive eject...
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... are provided with the Windows operating system installed on your computer may need to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box. 5 Click OK. 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...
... are provided with the Windows operating system installed on your computer may need to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box. 5 Click OK. 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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... if I do I do not hear sound from the built-in speakers? ❑ If you are connected to off by the Fn+F3 keys. See the manual that has its own volume control, make sure the speakers are using a program that came with your speakers are properly connected and the volume is...
... if I do I do not hear sound from the built-in speakers? ❑ If you are connected to off by the Fn+F3 keys. See the manual that has its own volume control, make sure the speakers are using a program that came with your speakers are properly connected and the volume is...
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...-powered device such as a mouse to test if the port is connected properly to your computer. We recommend you connected the device. ❑ See the manual that came with your USB device for more information. If you are using its own power supply. For example, if you are using a digital camera...
...-powered device such as a mouse to test if the port is connected properly to your computer. We recommend you connected the device. ❑ See the manual that came with your USB device for more information. If you are using its own power supply. For example, if you are using a digital camera...
