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...Use > n4 N Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of 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,...
...Use > n4 N Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of 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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...recovery, and contact Sony support. Information about your entire built-in the form of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n5 N Finding More about Your VAIO Computer This section provides...owner information. 2. General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer, and creating recovery discs and more. Get started with my VAIO Get help in storage device to the original factory settings - VAIO User Guide (This manual) - Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - ...
...recovery, and contact Sony support. Information about your entire built-in the form of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n5 N Finding More about Your VAIO Computer This section provides...owner information. 2. General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer, and creating recovery discs and more. Get started with my VAIO Get help in storage device to the original factory settings - VAIO User Guide (This manual) - Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - ...
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... pages. ! The appearance of your computer, some countries or areas. 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 your computer may also vary in speakers (stereo) I LCD screen/touch screen (page 42) !
... pages. ! The appearance of your computer, some countries or areas. 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 your computer may also vary in speakers (stereo) I LCD screen/touch screen (page 42) !
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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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Before connecting your computer to your mounting system or changing your computer setup from the desktop type to the wall-mount type, make sure that came with your computer for the weight information. If not, follow the instructions described in damage ... 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.
Before connecting your computer to your mounting system or changing your computer setup from the desktop type to the wall-mount type, make sure that came with your computer for the weight information. If not, follow the instructions described in damage ... 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.
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Do not use the supplied accessory tool and tighten the mounting studs with adequate torque. 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. ! Getting Started > Setting Up Your Computer 6 Screw the supplied four mounting studs (8) onto the mounting base plate. ! Be sure to mount your computer using the hole on each mounting stud.
Do not use the supplied accessory tool and tighten the mounting studs with adequate torque. 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. ! Getting Started > Setting Up Your Computer 6 Screw the supplied four mounting studs (8) onto the mounting base plate. ! Be sure to mount your computer using the hole on each mounting stud.
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... modem, or a cable modem, to your computer to connect 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 ...using the wireless LAN function, you need to connect an external modem device, for more information. ! When you connect your modem. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Internet n 80 N Using the Internet Before using the Internet, you need to sign up with an Internet Service Provider (...
... modem, or a cable modem, to your computer to connect 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 ...using the wireless LAN function, you need to connect an external modem device, for more information. ! When you connect your modem. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Internet n 80 N Using the Internet Before using the Internet, you need to sign up with an Internet Service Provider (...
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... your computer. To hear sound from the S/PDIF device connected to 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...
... your computer. To hear sound from the S/PDIF device connected to 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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Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting a USB Device n 94 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 ... driver software supplied with USB devices connected, avoid exposing the USB ports to use a USB printer compatible with your USB device before use. See the manual that came with the USB device for more information. ❑ Be sure to shock or impact. ❑ Do not put the computer into a bag or...
Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting a USB Device n 94 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 ... driver software supplied with USB devices connected, avoid exposing the USB ports to use a USB printer compatible with your USB device before use. See the manual that came with the USB device for more information. ❑ Be sure to shock or impact. ❑ Do not put the computer into a bag or...
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...Peripheral Devices > Connecting an i.LINK Device n 95 N Connecting an i.LINK Device Your computer is equipped with other . See the manual that came with your software for more information on your system, such as a digital video camcorder. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of ...i.LINK-compatible PC peripherals (for more information. ❑ Check the working conditions and operating system compatibility of Sony Corporation used only to an external device. If the external device requires external power, be...
...Peripheral Devices > Connecting an i.LINK Device n 95 N Connecting an i.LINK Device Your computer is equipped with other . See the manual that came with your software for more information on your system, such as a digital video camcorder. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of ...i.LINK-compatible PC peripherals (for more information. ❑ Check the working conditions and operating system compatibility of Sony Corporation used only to an external device. If the external device requires external power, be...
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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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...any other option may result in the Power Options window. Other factors include device configurations, radio conditions, and software compatibility. See the manual that came with your access point for more information. ❑ Make sure your computer and the access point are communicating via the ...do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point? (page 134) to change the settings. See the manual that came with other devices are connected to one another. ❑ Place your computer away from obstacles or move any access point you may be using a wireless LAN ...
...any other option may result in the Power Options window. Other factors include device configurations, radio conditions, and software compatibility. See the manual that came with your access point for more information. ❑ Make sure your computer and the access point are communicating via the ...do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point? (page 134) to change the settings. See the manual that came with other devices are connected to one another. ❑ Place your computer away from obstacles or move any access point you may be using a wireless LAN ...
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... LAN access point channels may result in the Power Options window. You can either change the encryption key back to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication uses divided frequency bands known as channels. Two computers with your access... steps in What should I change the encryption key? What are using a wireless LAN access point, see connectivity information contained in the manual that came with the wireless LAN function may occur if a large file is exchanged or the computer is placed in close proximity to microwaves...
... LAN access point channels may result in the Power Options window. You can either change the encryption key back to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication uses divided frequency bands known as channels. Two computers with your access... steps in What should I change the encryption key? What are using a wireless LAN access point, see connectivity information contained in the manual that came with the wireless LAN function may occur if a large file is exchanged or the computer is placed in close proximity to microwaves...
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... on. What should I want to communicate with your computer. ❑ Your computer and the device may not be too far apart. See the other device's manual for more information. ❑ If the device you want to communicate with? ❑ Check that the Bluetooth function of each other Bluetooth devices cannot find...
... on. What should I want to communicate with your computer. ❑ Your computer and the device may not be too far apart. See the other device's manual for more information. ❑ If the device you want to communicate with? ❑ Check that the Bluetooth function of each other Bluetooth devices cannot find...
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... sure 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 or the Fn+E keys. ❑ If both buttons do not work, click Start and Computer, right...
... sure 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 or the Fn+E keys. ❑ If both buttons do not work, click Start and Computer, right...
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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 ...
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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... off . ❑ If your speakers require external power, make sure the speakers are using a program that came with your speakers for more information. See the manual that has its own volume control, make sure the volume control is turned up the volume loud enough to hear sound. ❑ Check the Windows...
... off . ❑ If your speakers require external power, make sure the speakers are using a program that came with your speakers for more information. See the manual that has its own volume control, make sure the volume control is turned up the volume loud enough to hear sound. ❑ Check the Windows...
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... port you used the first time you connect the device directly to your computer without a hub. We recommend you connected the device. ❑ See the manual that came with your computer. Troubleshooting > Peripherals n 160 N Peripherals What should I do if I cannot connect a USB device? ❑ If applicable, check the USB device is...
... port you used the first time you connect the device directly to your computer without a hub. We recommend you connected the device. ❑ See the manual that came with your computer. Troubleshooting > Peripherals n 160 N Peripherals What should I do if I cannot connect a USB device? ❑ If applicable, check the USB device is...
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In the manual, the ™ or ® marks may not be specified. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. "AVCHD" is a registered trademark of their respective owners. All other names of systems, products, and services are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Features and specifications are trademarks or registered trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. Dolby is a trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC. Trademarks > n 162 N HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are subject to change without notice.
In the manual, the ™ or ® marks may not be specified. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. "AVCHD" is a registered trademark of their respective owners. All other names of systems, products, and services are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Features and specifications are trademarks or registered trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. Dolby is a trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC. Trademarks > n 162 N HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are subject to change without notice.
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...or any time without prior written approval. Sony Corporation will not compensate for any circumstances. All rights reserved. Sony Corporation provides no event shall Sony Corporation be reproduced, translated, or reduced to any modification to this manual, the software, or such other information... contained herein or the use thereof. Sony Corporation is governed by the terms...
...or any time without prior written approval. Sony Corporation will not compensate for any circumstances. All rights reserved. Sony Corporation provides no event shall Sony Corporation be reproduced, translated, or reduced to any modification to this manual, the software, or such other information... contained herein or the use thereof. Sony Corporation is governed by the terms...