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... following URLs: ❑ For customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ❑ For customers in Canada http://www.sony.ca/support/ (English) http://www.fr.sony.ca/support (French) ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA ❑ For customers in audio... views illustrated in this VAIO® computer and welcome to the on your computer. Before Use > n4 N Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this manual may not be available on -screen User Guide.
... following URLs: ❑ For customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ❑ For customers in Canada http://www.sony.ca/support/ (English) http://www.fr.sony.ca/support (French) ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA ❑ For customers in audio... views illustrated in this VAIO® computer and welcome to the on your computer. Before Use > n4 N Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this manual may not be available on -screen User Guide.
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Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N 2. To access VAIO User Guide, click Start , All Programs, and VAIO Manual. ❑ Help and Support - May be able to access the help files from the following categories to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system... Support. 2 Choose from the help files - Get started with my VAIO Get help with the VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. ❑ Program help menu on the model you need. The available information varies depending on a specific program.
Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N 2. To access VAIO User Guide, click Start , All Programs, and VAIO Manual. ❑ Help and Support - May be able to access the help files from the following categories to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system... Support. 2 Choose from the help files - Get started with my VAIO Get help with the VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. ❑ Program help menu on the model you need. The available information varies depending on a specific program.
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n 12 N The appearance of your computer may be different from those illustrated in this manual due to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. ! Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to variations in specifications.
n 12 N The appearance of your computer may be different from those illustrated in this manual due to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. ! Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to variations in specifications.
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Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Right A Optical disc drive (page 56) B Manual eject hole (page 169) C Drive eject button (page 56) D VOL (+/-) buttons (page 74) E MENU button (page 74) F V/v (Up/Down) buttons (page 74) G INPUT/OK button (page 74) H DISPLAY OFF button (page 51) n 15 N
Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Right A Optical disc drive (page 56) B Manual eject hole (page 169) C Drive eject button (page 56) D VOL (+/-) buttons (page 74) E MENU button (page 74) F V/v (Up/Down) buttons (page 74) G INPUT/OK button (page 74) H DISPLAY OFF button (page 51) n 15 N
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... Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) mounting standard, are supplied with your mounting system for connecting the computer to the computer or personal injuries. See the manual that : The weight of your computer is wall mounted, do not place any objects on top of your computer so as not to break the...
... Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) mounting standard, are supplied with your mounting system for connecting the computer to the computer or personal injuries. See the manual that : The weight of your computer is wall mounted, do not place any objects on top of your computer so as not to break the...
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Be sure to tighten the screws with adequate torque. 6 Secure your wall mount attachment to your computer with your mounting system to the computer. 7 Follow the instructions described in step 3. ! Do not use the screws attached to mount your computer. Getting Started > Setting Up Your Computer n 25 N 5 Flip over the mounting base plate (4) and screw it onto the back of the computer using the six screws (5) attached at the same place in the manual that came with the supplied four screws. !
Be sure to tighten the screws with adequate torque. 6 Secure your wall mount attachment to your computer with your mounting system to the computer. 7 Follow the instructions described in step 3. ! Do not use the screws attached to mount your computer. Getting Started > Setting Up Your Computer n 25 N 5 Flip over the mounting base plate (4) and screw it onto the back of the computer using the six screws (5) attached at the same place in the manual that came with the supplied four screws. !
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... to sign up with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) and set up the wireless LAN network. Depending on connection setups and modem configuration, see the manual that came with your ISP, you may be sure to take appropriate security measures to set up devices required for more information. ! Using Your VAIO...
... to sign up with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) and set up the wireless LAN network. Depending on connection setups and modem configuration, see the manual that came with your ISP, you may be sure to take appropriate security measures to set up devices required for more information. ! Using Your VAIO...
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See the manual that came with your access point. on the taskbar. 4 Click or on -screen instructions of the Easy Internet Connection Setup. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using ... icon 3 Click the switch next to Wi-Fi to toggle it to select the channel that will be used by the access point, see the manual that came with your computer and an access point (not supplied). See Windows Help and Support for more information. For help on setting up . For...
See the manual that came with your access point. on the taskbar. 4 Click or on -screen instructions of the Easy Internet Connection Setup. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using ... icon 3 Click the switch next to Wi-Fi to toggle it to select the channel that will be used by the access point, see the manual that came with your computer and an access point (not supplied). See Windows Help and Support for more information. For help on setting up . For...
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n 108 N Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an External Display ✍ See the manual that came with your TV for more information on installation and use. The HDMI cable carries both video and audio signals.
n 108 N Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an External Display ✍ See the manual that came with your TV for more information on installation and use. The HDMI cable carries both video and audio signals.
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... Disc media and view 3D images on a 3D-capable display, such as a 3D TV, by the TV manufacturer while viewing 3D images. ✍ See the manual that came with your 3D TV for connecting your 3D TV to the computer with the Blu-ray Disc Drive and Blu-ray 3D-capable...
... Disc media and view 3D images on a 3D-capable display, such as a 3D TV, by the TV manufacturer while viewing 3D images. ✍ See the manual that came with your 3D TV for connecting your 3D TV to the computer with the Blu-ray Disc Drive and Blu-ray 3D-capable...
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..., 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 device. ❑ To protect your USB device before use a USB printer compatible with the USB device for more information. ❑...; Be sure to 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 ...
..., 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 device. ❑ To protect your USB device before use a USB printer compatible with the USB device for more information. ❑...; Be sure to 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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...connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals 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 came with your system, such as a digital video camcorder. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of i.... an i.LINK connection may vary, depending on the software applications, operating system, and i.LINK- See the manual that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. See the manual that came with your software for example, an HDD or a CD-RW drive) before you connect them ...
...connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals 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 came with your system, such as a digital video camcorder. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of i.... an i.LINK connection may vary, depending on the software applications, operating system, and i.LINK- See the manual that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. See the manual that came with your software for example, an HDD or a CD-RW drive) before you connect them ...
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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 119 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 119 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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... are communicating via the access point. ❑ If your access point interferes with other access points, change the settings. See the manual that came with your access point for more information. ❑ Make sure Maximum Performance is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in a ...communication failure. See the manual that came with your computer is properly configured for Internet access. ❑ Make sure Maximum Performance is affected by distance and ...
... are communicating via the access point. ❑ If your access point interferes with other access points, change the settings. See the manual that came with your access point for more information. ❑ Make sure Maximum Performance is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in a ...communication failure. See the manual that came with your computer is properly configured for Internet access. ❑ Make sure Maximum Performance is affected by distance and ...
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Selecting any other option may lose a peer-to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication uses divided frequency bands known as channels. What are using a wireless LAN access point, ... microwaves and cordless telephones. ❑ Move your access point for more information. ❑ Make sure Maximum Performance is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in the manual that came with your access point. Troubleshooting > Networking (LAN/Wireless LAN) n 165 N How do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point? ...
Selecting any other option may lose a peer-to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication uses divided frequency bands known as channels. What are using a wireless LAN access point, ... microwaves and cordless telephones. ❑ Move your access point for more information. ❑ Make sure Maximum Performance is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in the manual that came with your access point. Troubleshooting > Networking (LAN/Wireless LAN) n 165 N How do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point? ...
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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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...; Press the drive eject button or the Fn+E keys. ❑ If this does not 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 with the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys may be dirty or damaged. If you...
...; Press the drive eject button or the Fn+E keys. ❑ If this does not 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 with the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys may be dirty or damaged. If you...
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... sure the AV amplifier supports 3D playback. ❑ Check the HDMI output resolution settings on the computer. Troubleshooting > Display n 176 N What should also see the manual that came with the WinDVD BD for more information on 3D playback. Right-click on the desktop and select Screen resolution. 2 Click the drop-down...
... sure the AV amplifier supports 3D playback. ❑ Check the HDMI output resolution settings on the computer. Troubleshooting > Display n 176 N What should also see the manual that came with the WinDVD BD for more information on 3D playback. Right-click on the desktop and select Screen resolution. 2 Click the drop-down...
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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 printer. Follow these ...
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 printer. Follow these ...
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...; Check the Windows volume controls by clicking the volume icon on the taskbar. ❑ Your sound output device may have a muting button, set . See the manual that has its own volume control, make sure the volume control is properly set the button to off. ❑ If your speakers require external power...
...; Check the Windows volume controls by clicking the volume icon on the taskbar. ❑ Your sound output device may have a muting button, set . See the manual that has its own volume control, make sure the volume control is properly set the button to off. ❑ If your speakers require external power...