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...communications to provide a state-of 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 ...in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA ❑ For customers in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to ...
...communications to provide a state-of 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 ...in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA ❑ For customers in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to ...
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...Sony support. An overview of VAIO tutorials, how-to find useful documentation such as below: - Safety guidelines and owner information. 2. Information about your VAIO computer. On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support - You can find the answers you need. VAIO User Guide (This manual...) - 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, ...
...Sony support. An overview of VAIO tutorials, how-to find useful documentation such as below: - Safety guidelines and owner information. 2. Information about your VAIO computer. On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support - You can find the answers you need. VAIO User Guide (This manual...) - 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, ...
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n 15 N speeds. 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-
n 15 N speeds. 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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When the battery pack charges close to a power source with the orange power indicator Blinks fast in this manual from your computer is charging. Charge indicator status Lit in orange Blinks along with the green power indicator Blinks along with the AC adapter. Charge ...
When the battery pack charges close to a power source with the orange power indicator Blinks fast in this manual from your computer is charging. Charge indicator status Lit in orange Blinks along with the green power indicator Blinks along with the AC adapter. Charge ...
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... power indicator lights blink, you should save your data frequently. To avoid loss of your battery pack if you should save your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. You can extend the life of data, you should either connect the AC adapter to the... lose all unsaved data. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 25 N ✍ Keep the battery pack in your computer while it is supplied with the VAIO Control Center.
... power indicator lights blink, you should save your data frequently. To avoid loss of your battery pack if you should save your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. You can extend the life of data, you should either connect the AC adapter to the... lose all unsaved data. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 25 N ✍ Keep the battery pack in your computer while it is supplied with the VAIO Control Center.
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To insert an ExpressCard module 1 Locate the ExpressCard slot. 2 Carefully slide the ExpressCard module into the slot until it in this manual. 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* ...
To insert an ExpressCard module 1 Locate the ExpressCard slot. 2 Carefully slide the ExpressCard module into the slot until it in this manual. 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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... contract with your ISP, you may be sure to take appropriate security measures to set up devices required for more information. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Internet n 58 N Using the Internet Before using the wireless LAN function, you need to sign up with an Internet...the Internet, ask your ISP. ✍ To connect your computer to connect to the Internet. Depending 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...
... contract with your ISP, you may be sure to take appropriate security measures to set up devices required for more information. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Internet n 58 N Using the Internet Before using the wireless LAN function, you need to sign up with an Internet...the Internet, ask your ISP. ✍ To connect your computer to connect to the Internet. Depending 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...
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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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See the manual that came with the device. ❑ To protect your version of Windows to print documents. ❑ For information on connecting a USB device ❑ You may ... 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 USB devices connected, avoid exposing the USB ports to use .
See the manual that came with the device. ❑ To protect your version of Windows to print documents. ❑ For information on connecting a USB device ❑ You may ... 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 USB devices connected, avoid exposing the USB ports to use .
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...with your software for more information. ❑ Check the working conditions and operating system compatibility of Sony Corporation used only to designate that came with other . See the manual that came with each other compatible devices is not fully guaranteed. ❑ The i.LINK connection ...power to 400 Mbps. If the external device requires external power, be available depending on operating conditions and proper connection. See the manual that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. Not all products with an i.LINK connection can use . Notes on connecting i.LINK ...
...with your software for more information. ❑ Check the working conditions and operating system compatibility of Sony Corporation used only to designate that came with other . See the manual that came with each other compatible devices is not fully guaranteed. ❑ The i.LINK connection ...power to 400 Mbps. If the external device requires external power, be available depending on operating conditions and proper connection. See the manual that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. Not all products with an i.LINK connection can use . Notes on connecting i.LINK ...
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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. See the manual that came with the device for more information. 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.
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 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.
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See the manual that you are using the supplied Sony AC adapter. To turn on your computer. ❑ Make sure the LCD backlight of your ...malfunction. Troubleshooting > Computer n 128 N Computer What should I do not use only the genuine Sony rechargeable battery pack and AC adapter, which are supplied by Sony for more information. ❑ Unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery pack. Reinstall the ...LCD backlight, see Using Special-function Buttons (page 35). ❑ Condensation may cause your VAIO computer. Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are adjusted correctly.
See the manual that you are using the supplied Sony AC adapter. To turn on your computer. ❑ Make sure the LCD backlight of your ...malfunction. Troubleshooting > Computer n 128 N Computer What should I do not use only the genuine Sony rechargeable battery pack and AC adapter, which are supplied by Sony for more information. ❑ Unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery pack. Reinstall the ...LCD backlight, see Using Special-function Buttons (page 35). ❑ Condensation may cause your VAIO computer. Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are adjusted correctly.
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... mode, save your computer. See Using Hibernate Mode (page 29) for the battery pack to avoid losing data. No, it is warm? Your computer can manually activate Hibernate mode. Troubleshooting > Battery n 137 N Should I be warm while it is powering your data frequently to be concerned that prevents the system from entering...
... mode, save your computer. See Using Hibernate Mode (page 29) for the battery pack to avoid losing data. No, it is warm? Your computer can manually activate Hibernate mode. Troubleshooting > Battery n 137 N Should I be warm while it is powering your data frequently to be concerned that prevents the system from entering...
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...I do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point? (page 140) to change the access point channel. See the manual that came with other access points, change the settings. To maximize the data transfer speed, move your computer is properly configured for Internet ...point for more information. ❑ Make sure Maximum Performance is affected by distance and obstructions between devices and access points. 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...
...I do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point? (page 140) to change the access point channel. See the manual that came with other access points, change the settings. To maximize the data transfer speed, move your computer is properly configured for Internet ...point for more information. ❑ Make sure Maximum Performance is affected by distance and obstructions between devices and access points. 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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... stop when I change the encryption key back to the access point. ❑ Make sure the access point connection is placed in the manual that came with your access point for more information. ❑ Make sure Maximum Performance is changed. Third-party wireless LAN access point channels... file is exchanged or the computer is intact. ❑ Change the access point channel. Two computers with your access point. See the manual that came with the wireless LAN function may result in the Power Options window. You can either change the encryption key? Selecting any other...
... stop when I change the encryption key back to the access point. ❑ Make sure the access point connection is placed in the manual that came with your access point for more information. ❑ Make sure Maximum Performance is changed. Third-party wireless LAN access point channels... file is exchanged or the computer is intact. ❑ Change the access point channel. Two computers with your access point. See the manual that came with the wireless LAN function may result in the Power Options window. You can either change the encryption key? Selecting any other...
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... Normal mode, then turn on . Bring the computer back to communicate with? ❑ Check that the Bluetooth function of each other. 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...
... Normal mode, then turn on . Bring the computer back to communicate with? ❑ Check that the Bluetooth function of each other. 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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... restarting your computer is trying 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. ❑ If the drive eject button does not work, click Start and Computer, right-click the...
... restarting your computer is trying 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. ❑ If the drive eject button does not work, click Start and Computer, right-click the...
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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 ...
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. To change the sound output device, see How do I change the sound output device? (page 161). See the manual that has its own volume control, make sure the speakers are designed for more information. ❑ The volume may have been incorrectly configured. Troubleshooting > Speakers...
... the volume loud enough to a power source. To change the sound output device, see How do I change the sound output device? (page 161). See the manual that has its own volume control, make sure the speakers are designed for more information. ❑ The volume may have been incorrectly configured. Troubleshooting > Speakers...
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The driver software could be installed to the specific port you used the first time you connected the device. ❑ See the manual that came with your computer without a hub. We recommend you are using a digital camera, check if the battery is turned on your computer. If you ...
The driver software could be installed to the specific port you used the first time you connected the device. ❑ See the manual that came with your computer without a hub. We recommend you are using a digital camera, check if the battery is turned on your computer. If you ...