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...you want to the online VAIO® Computer User Guide. View the Electronic Flyer, which list your computer. Go to the Sony Online Support Web site to VAIO life. Page 1 For Sony software information, click Start and Welcome to view the VAIO® Computer Specifications, which ...provides updates and supplemental information about , and that information will be displayed in this Sony VAIO® computer, and...
...you want to the online VAIO® Computer User Guide. View the Electronic Flyer, which list your computer. Go to the Sony Online Support Web site to VAIO life. Page 1 For Sony software information, click Start and Welcome to view the VAIO® Computer Specifications, which ...provides updates and supplemental information about , and that information will be displayed in this Sony VAIO® computer, and...
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Powering Your Computer Your VAIO® computer comes with a battery and an AC adapter. It also describes ways you can efficiently utilize the battery as a power source. Using AC Power Using the Battery Conserving Battery Power Page 8 This chapter explains how to install and use these supplied accessories to power your computer.
Powering Your Computer Your VAIO® computer comes with a battery and an AC adapter. It also describes ways you can efficiently utilize the battery as a power source. Using AC Power Using the Battery Conserving Battery Power Page 8 This chapter explains how to install and use these supplied accessories to power your computer.
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... You will charge faster when the computer is off . Connect the AC adapter to charge. 1. However, the battery will need to replace it. See your VAIO® Computer Specifications on or off . Single blink The battery is running out of purchase. To charge a battery You can charge the battery when the...
... You will charge faster when the computer is off . Connect the AC adapter to charge. 1. However, the battery will need to replace it. See your VAIO® Computer Specifications on or off . Single blink The battery is running out of purchase. To charge a battery You can charge the battery when the...
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Internet and Network Connections Internet Connections Network Connections Connecting Another VAIO Computer Page 24
Internet and Network Connections Internet Connections Network Connections Connecting Another VAIO Computer Page 24
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Internet Connections This section describes the basic steps for setting up an existing account. When you connect to the Internet, you through the process of connecting to the Internet. Page 25 The New Connection Wizard guides you can register your dial-up or Ethernet connection to the Internet and choosing an Internet service provider (ISP) or setting up your VAIO® computer, use online services, and gain access to Sony Online Support.
Internet Connections This section describes the basic steps for setting up an existing account. When you connect to the Internet, you through the process of connecting to the Internet. Page 25 The New Connection Wizard guides you can register your dial-up or Ethernet connection to the Internet and choosing an Internet service provider (ISP) or setting up your VAIO® computer, use online services, and gain access to Sony Online Support.
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To connect a telephone cable 1. For location information, see Locating Ports and Controls in the internal modem. Plug the other end into place. 3. Connect your printed VAIO® Computer Quick Start. 2. Some of the telephone cable into the Modem jack. The New Connection Wizard appears. Connecting a Telephone Cable Your computer does not ...
To connect a telephone cable 1. For location information, see Locating Ports and Controls in the internal modem. Plug the other end into place. 3. Connect your printed VAIO® Computer Quick Start. 2. Some of the telephone cable into the Modem jack. The New Connection Wizard appears. Connecting a Telephone Cable Your computer does not ...
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Connecting an Ethernet Cable 2. Connect your printed VAIO® Computer Quick Start guide. and the other into your computer. Click Start, point to the Internet 1. New Connection Wizard Page 28 Setting up an ...
Connecting an Ethernet Cable 2. Connect your printed VAIO® Computer Quick Start guide. and the other into your computer. Click Start, point to the Internet 1. New Connection Wizard Page 28 Setting up an ...
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... easily at home. Your computer is equipped with a built-in which you can opt to purchase a Sony Wireless LAN Access Point to a LAN through a wireless (radio) connection. Turning on Sony Wireless LAN, go to connect. The access point bridges the wireless and wired LAN and acts as a...Wireless Network Switch 3. For more freely than ever before. Each device communicates directly with no wiring, you want to http://www.sonystyle.com/vaio. To connect to ON. There are two types of the network in mini PCI card that accompanied the access point for wireless connections....
... easily at home. Your computer is equipped with a built-in which you can opt to purchase a Sony Wireless LAN Access Point to a LAN through a wireless (radio) connection. Turning on Sony Wireless LAN, go to connect. The access point bridges the wireless and wired LAN and acts as a...Wireless Network Switch 3. For more freely than ever before. Each device communicates directly with no wiring, you want to http://www.sonystyle.com/vaio. To connect to ON. There are two types of the network in mini PCI card that accompanied the access point for wireless connections....
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...onnec tion. Page 42 Refer to the doc umentation that a produc t c ontains an I E E E 1 3 9 4 c onnec tion. Connecting Another VAIO Computer The preinstalled Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system enables you to connect a compatible i.LINK®1 cable (not supplied) between your s ys tem,..., c onfirm their operating s ys tem c ompatibility and required operating c onditions . Before c onnec ting c ompatible i.LI N K P C peripherals to your VAIO® computer and another compatible computer. 1 i.LI N K is a trademark of Sony us ed to des ignate that c ame with eac h other.
...onnec tion. Page 42 Refer to the doc umentation that a produc t c ontains an I E E E 1 3 9 4 c onnec tion. Connecting Another VAIO Computer The preinstalled Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system enables you to connect a compatible i.LINK®1 cable (not supplied) between your s ys tem,..., c onfirm their operating s ys tem c ompatibility and required operating c onditions . Before c onnec ting c ompatible i.LI N K P C peripherals to your VAIO® computer and another compatible computer. 1 i.LI N K is a trademark of Sony us ed to des ignate that c ame with eac h other.
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...174; taskbar, and click Control Panel. 3. The Network Setup Wizard appears. The Workgroup name should remain the same for each computer. 2. To connect VAIO computers 1. Network Setup Wizard 4. You will use one end of the i.LINK cable into the i.LINK port on -screen Network Setup Wizard instructions....in the Other Places menu. Follow the on each computer. Click My Network Places in the Network Tasks menu. Connecting VAIO computers When you connect two VAIO computers, you can also print from a printer attached to either computer. You can use this unique name to differentiate ...
...174; taskbar, and click Control Panel. 3. The Network Setup Wizard appears. The Workgroup name should remain the same for each computer. 2. To connect VAIO computers 1. Network Setup Wizard 4. You will use one end of the i.LINK cable into the i.LINK port on -screen Network Setup Wizard instructions....in the Other Places menu. Follow the on each computer. Click My Network Places in the Network Tasks menu. Connecting VAIO computers When you connect two VAIO computers, you can also print from a printer attached to either computer. You can use this unique name to differentiate ...
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To disconnect VAIO computers when the computers are on or off Unplug the i.LINK cable from the i.LINK port on each computer. To disconnect VAIO computer when the computers are shared with the connected computers. 2. Unplug the i.LINK cable from the i.LINK port on each computer. Disconnecting VAIO computers You can disconnect two VAIO computers when the computers are on 1. Page 45 Close all open files that are off .
To disconnect VAIO computers when the computers are on or off Unplug the i.LINK cable from the i.LINK port on each computer. To disconnect VAIO computer when the computers are shared with the connected computers. 2. Unplug the i.LINK cable from the i.LINK port on each computer. Disconnecting VAIO computers You can disconnect two VAIO computers when the computers are on 1. Page 45 Close all open files that are off .
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...P C peripherals to both computers. Refer to des ignate that c ame with eac h other. For more information, see Connecting VAIO computers. 1 i.LI N K is not plugged securely into the i.LINK ports. Frequently asked questions Why can't I establish a connection between two... VAIO computers? Your computer may not recognize an i.LINK1 connection if the i.LINK cable is a trademark of Sony us ed only to the doc umentation that a produc t c ontains an I E E E 1...
...P C peripherals to both computers. Refer to des ignate that c ame with eac h other. For more information, see Connecting VAIO computers. 1 i.LI N K is not plugged securely into the i.LINK ports. Frequently asked questions Why can't I establish a connection between two... VAIO computers? Your computer may not recognize an i.LINK1 connection if the i.LINK cable is a trademark of Sony us ed only to the doc umentation that a produc t c ontains an I E E E 1...
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... of an audio-video (AV) cable (not supplied) into the audio and video ports on the computer. 2. Switch the TV input channel to your printed VAIO® Computer Quick Start.
... of an audio-video (AV) cable (not supplied) into the audio and video ports on the computer. 2. Switch the TV input channel to your printed VAIO® Computer Quick Start.
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... DVD-RW disc into the optical drive. Do not strike or shake the computer while copying files to see which type of DVD media your VAIO® computer is equipped with preinstalled Click to DVD software. Writing files to DVDs (on selected models only) Use the table shown on Copying and...
... DVD-RW disc into the optical drive. Do not strike or shake the computer while copying files to see which type of DVD media your VAIO® computer is equipped with preinstalled Click to DVD software. Writing files to DVDs (on selected models only) Use the table shown on Copying and...
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...the printer. Plug the other end of your computer. To connect a parallel printer 1. If the New Hardware Wizard appears, follow the on your printed VAIO® Computer Quick Start. 2. See "Locating Controls and Ports" in the "Setting Up" chapter of the USB cable into the port on the ... the guide that accompanied your computer. If the New Hardware Wizard appears, follow the on the model, a parallel port printer to your printed VAIO® Computer Quick Start. 2. Plug the other end of your computer. Plug the USB cable into the Printer port on its installation and use...
...the printer. Plug the other end of your computer. To connect a parallel printer 1. If the New Hardware Wizard appears, follow the on your printed VAIO® Computer Quick Start. 2. See "Locating Controls and Ports" in the "Setting Up" chapter of the USB cable into the port on the ... the guide that accompanied your computer. If the New Hardware Wizard appears, follow the on the model, a parallel port printer to your printed VAIO® Computer Quick Start. 2. Plug the other end of your computer. Plug the USB cable into the Printer port on its installation and use...
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...data transfer and the MagicGate technology features, such as authentication and encryption, are not compatible with the new Memory Stick PRO media. Sony suggests using only MG Memory Stick media to your computer can store different data formats on a single Memory Stick PRO media. ...sharing digital data with compatible devices. Currently, Sony® SonicStage and OpenMG software are not available. Visit the Sony Computing Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport regularly for data storage purposes only. Page 76 VAIO® computers support Memory Stick PRO media for...
...data transfer and the MagicGate technology features, such as authentication and encryption, are not compatible with the new Memory Stick PRO media. Sony suggests using only MG Memory Stick media to your computer can store different data formats on a single Memory Stick PRO media. ...sharing digital data with compatible devices. Currently, Sony® SonicStage and OpenMG software are not available. Visit the Sony Computing Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport regularly for data storage purposes only. Page 76 VAIO® computers support Memory Stick PRO media for...
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Page 92 See your computer. These slots are compatible with your VAIO® Computer Specifications for Type III PC Cards. You do not need to turn off your computer has more PC Card slots. A PC Card enables you to insert or remove a PC Card. Using PC Cards Your computer includes one or more than one PC Card slot, use the lower slot for the type of PC Card that is compatible with CardBus. If your computer to connect devices such as an optical drive, floppy disk drive, or Network Interface Card (NIC).
Page 92 See your computer. These slots are compatible with your VAIO® Computer Specifications for Type III PC Cards. You do not need to turn off your computer has more PC Card slots. A PC Card enables you to insert or remove a PC Card. Using PC Cards Your computer includes one or more than one PC Card slot, use the lower slot for the type of PC Card that is compatible with CardBus. If your computer to connect devices such as an optical drive, floppy disk drive, or Network Interface Card (NIC).
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... menu. +M Minimizes all minimized windows to their previous size. +R Displays the Run window. Combinations and functions with the Windows key Combination Function +F1 Displays the VAIO Help and Support Center window. +Tab Switches the selected button on the taskbar. +D Displays the desktop. +E Displays the My Computer window. +F Displays the Search Results...
... menu. +M Minimizes all minimized windows to their previous size. +R Displays the Run window. Combinations and functions with the Windows key Combination Function +F1 Displays the VAIO Help and Support Center window. +Tab Switches the selected button on the taskbar. +D Displays the desktop. +E Displays the My Computer window. +F Displays the Search Results...
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See "Locating Controls and Ports" in the "Setting Up" chapter of your mouse or keyboard for more information. See the instructions that accompanied your printed VAIO® Computer Quick Start. (One USB port supports one USB connection.) 2. Although the New Hardware Wizard guides you may need to recognize the device. Plug ...
See "Locating Controls and Ports" in the "Setting Up" chapter of your mouse or keyboard for more information. See the instructions that accompanied your printed VAIO® Computer Quick Start. (One USB port supports one USB connection.) 2. Although the New Hardware Wizard guides you may need to recognize the device. Plug ...
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... drivers before you use the camera. Using a digital video camera recorder Your computer comes with preinstalled driver software that comes with most Sony digital video camera recorders. Page 111 If you purchased a camera that is compatible with the preinstalled programs, the Digital Video Device window... appears when you connect the camera to VAIO life. To view images You can view images captured by your images. Click Music, Movies, and Pictures, and then select a program ...
... drivers before you use the camera. Using a digital video camera recorder Your computer comes with preinstalled driver software that comes with most Sony digital video camera recorders. Page 111 If you purchased a camera that is compatible with the preinstalled programs, the Digital Video Device window... appears when you connect the camera to VAIO life. To view images You can view images captured by your images. Click Music, Movies, and Pictures, and then select a program ...