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... slightly different from those of your computer. External views illustrated in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on-screen User Guide. Before Use > n4 N Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this manual may not be available on your computer. How to provide a state-...of 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/ ❑...
... slightly different from those of your computer. External views illustrated in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on-screen User Guide. Before Use > n4 N Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this manual may not be available on your computer. How to provide a state-...of 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/ ❑...
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...❑ Help and Support - General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer. 1. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n5 N Finding More about Your VAIO Computer This section provides support information about restoring individual software programs, hardware...Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. VAIO User Guide (This manual) - Information about your VAIO computer. An overview of VAIO tutorials, how-to the original factory settings...
...❑ Help and Support - General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer. 1. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n5 N Finding More about Your VAIO Computer This section provides support information about restoring individual software programs, hardware...Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. VAIO User Guide (This manual) - Information about your VAIO computer. An overview of VAIO tutorials, how-to the original factory settings...
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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. 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-
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The charge indicator light is on while the battery pack is charging. Charge the battery pack as described in this manual from your computer is running out of delivery. The battery pack is running out of power. (Normal mode) The battery pack is not fully charged ...
The charge indicator light is on while the battery pack is charging. Charge the battery pack as described in this manual from your computer is running out of delivery. The battery pack is running out of power. (Normal mode) The battery pack is not fully charged ...
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... back to AC power. To avoid loss of power and both the charge and power indicator lights blink, you should save your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. To avoid loss of power while the computer is directly connected to the previous work ...state is supplied with the VAIO Control Center. If the battery pack runs out of data while the computer is running on the battery, you will lose all unsaved data. ...
... back to AC power. To avoid loss of power and both the charge and power indicator lights blink, you should save your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. To avoid loss of power while the computer is directly connected to the previous work ...state is supplied with the VAIO Control Center. If the battery pack runs out of data while the computer is running on the battery, you will lose all unsaved data. ...
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Do not force it in this manual. Make sure you are inserting it into the slot. ✍ If the module does not go into place. To insert an ExpressCard module 1 Locate the ... only accommodate an ExpressCard/34 (34 mm wide) module*. * Referred to as the ExpressCard slot and the ExpressCard module in the proper direction. 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...
Do not force it in this manual. Make sure you are inserting it into the slot. ✍ If the module does not go into place. To insert an ExpressCard module 1 Locate the ... only accommodate an ExpressCard/34 (34 mm wide) module*. * Referred to as the ExpressCard slot and the ExpressCard module in the proper direction. 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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... types of Internet connection services may need to the Internet. For the detailed instructions on connection setups and modem configuration, see the manual that came with your modem. 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...
... types of Internet connection services may need to the Internet. For the detailed instructions on connection setups and modem configuration, see the manual that came with your modem. 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...
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Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an External Display n 83 N ✍ See the manual that came with your computer. To hear sound from the device connected to the HDMI output port, you need to change the sound output device? (...
Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an External Display n 83 N ✍ See the manual that came with your computer. To hear sound from the device connected to the HDMI output port, you need to change the sound output device? (...
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... or carrying case when it has USB devices connected. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting a USB Device n 89 N Notes on how 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 with...
... or carrying case when it has USB devices connected. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting a USB Device n 89 N Notes on how 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 with...
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... as a CD-RW or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. The procedure to your computer. See the manual that came with your system, such as a digital video camcorder. ✍ i.LINK is not fully guaranteed. ❑ The i.LINK connection ... compatible i.LINK device. Notes on connecting i.LINK devices ❑ The i.LINK port on operating conditions and proper connection. See the manual that came with your compatible i.LINK device for more information. ❑ Check the working conditions and operating system compatibility of...
... as a CD-RW or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. The procedure to your computer. See the manual that came with your system, such as a digital video camcorder. ✍ i.LINK is not fully guaranteed. ❑ The i.LINK connection ... compatible i.LINK device. Notes on connecting i.LINK devices ❑ The i.LINK port on operating conditions and proper connection. See the manual that came with your compatible i.LINK device for more information. ❑ Check the working conditions and operating system compatibility of...
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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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... use the computer for at least one hour. ❑ Check that came with your display for your VAIO computer. Troubleshooting > Computer n 128 N Computer What should I do not use only the genuine Sony rechargeable battery pack and AC adapter, which are adjusted correctly. Reinstall the battery pack, plug the AC adapter...into a power strip or an uninterruptible power supply (UPS), make sure it is plugged into a power source and turned on . See the manual that you are using an external display, make sure the power strip or UPS is plugged into a power source and turned on and the power...
... use the computer for at least one hour. ❑ Check that came with your display for your VAIO computer. Troubleshooting > Computer n 128 N Computer What should I do not use only the genuine Sony rechargeable battery pack and AC adapter, which are adjusted correctly. Reinstall the battery pack, plug the AC adapter...into a power strip or an uninterruptible power supply (UPS), make sure it is plugged into a power source and turned on . See the manual that you are using an external display, make sure the power strip or UPS is plugged into a power source and turned on and the power...
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... a program that the installed battery pack is powering your data frequently to be concerned that prevents the system from entering Hibernate mode. Your computer can manually activate Hibernate mode. See Using Hibernate Mode (page 29) for the battery pack to avoid losing data. Troubleshooting > Battery n 137 N Should I be warm while it...
... a program that the installed battery pack is powering your data frequently to be concerned that prevents the system from entering Hibernate mode. Your computer can manually activate Hibernate mode. See Using Hibernate Mode (page 29) for the battery pack to avoid losing data. Troubleshooting > Battery n 137 N Should I be warm while it...
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... compatibility. Selecting any other devices are using a wireless LAN access point, the device may result in the Power Options window. See the manual that came with other option may be using. ❑ Make sure your access point for more information. ❑ Make sure Maximum Performance...speed is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in What should I cannot access the Internet? ❑ Check the access point settings. See the manual that came with your access point for more information. ❑ Make sure your computer and the access point are connected to one another....
... compatibility. Selecting any other devices are using a wireless LAN access point, the device may result in the Power Options window. See the manual that came with other option may be using. ❑ Make sure your access point for more information. ❑ Make sure Maximum Performance...speed is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in What should I cannot access the Internet? ❑ Check the access point settings. See the manual that came with your access point for more information. ❑ Make sure your computer and the access point are connected to one another....
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...142 N How do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point? (page 140) to change the settings. See the manual that came with your computer is placed in a communication failure. Selecting any other option may be preset to the access point. ❑ ...; While your access point. What are using a wireless LAN access point, see connectivity information contained in the manual that came with your computer closer to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication uses divided frequency bands known as channels...
...142 N How do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point? (page 140) to change the settings. See the manual that came with your computer is placed in a communication failure. Selecting any other option may be preset to the access point. ❑ ...; While your access point. What are using a wireless LAN access point, see connectivity information contained in the manual that came with your computer closer to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication uses divided frequency bands known as channels...
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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 ...
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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... Shut down button and Restart 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...
... Shut down button and Restart 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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... icon and select Properties. 3 Click the Ports tab. 4 Click to install the printer driver software before you use your computer 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 computer. ❑ You...
... icon and select Properties. 3 Click the Ports tab. 4 Click to install the printer driver software before you use your computer 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 computer. ❑ You...
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... . ❑ If your speakers for computer use. ❑ If your speakers have a muting button, set . See the program's help file for more information. See the manual that has its own volume control, make sure the speakers are connected to a power source. Keep pressing the Fn+F4 keys to turn up loud...
... . ❑ If your speakers for computer use. ❑ If your speakers have a muting button, set . See the program's help file for more information. See the manual that has its own volume control, make sure the speakers are connected to a power source. Keep pressing the Fn+F4 keys to turn up loud...
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... the AC outlet. ❑ Try using another USB port on and using its own power supply. We recommend you connected the device. ❑ See the manual that came with your computer. For example, if you are using a printer, check if the power cable is charged. If you are using a digital camera...
... the AC outlet. ❑ Try using another USB port on and using its own power supply. We recommend you connected the device. ❑ See the manual that came with your computer. For example, if you are using a printer, check if the power cable is charged. If you are using a digital camera...