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External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your computer. n5 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this manual may look slightly different from those of your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of-the-art personal computing experience. !
External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your computer. n5 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this manual may look slightly different from those of your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of-the-art personal computing experience. !
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... online specifications describe the hardware and software configurations of your VAIO computer. Explains features of your computer. It also includes information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your computer must be connected to the Internet. ❑ Specifications -... User Guide (this manual by clicking their respective URLs beginning with http://, your entire hard disk drive to the Sony online support web site at the following URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://www.sony.ca/support/ for ...
... online specifications describe the hardware and software configurations of your VAIO computer. Explains features of your computer. It also includes information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your computer must be connected to the Internet. ❑ Specifications -... User Guide (this manual by clicking their respective URLs beginning with http://, your entire hard disk drive to the Sony online support web site at the following URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://www.sony.ca/support/ for ...
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n 47 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Internet To use the Internet, you need to connect an external modem device, for example a USB telephone modem, an xDSL modem, or a cable modem, to your modem. For the detailed instructions on connection setups and modem configuration, see the manual that came with your computer.
n 47 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Internet To use the Internet, you need to connect an external modem device, for example a USB telephone modem, an xDSL modem, or a cable modem, to your modem. For the detailed instructions on connection setups and modem configuration, see the manual that came with your computer.
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...of the speakers before you need to change the sound output device? (page 125). For the detailed instructions, see the manual that came with your S/PDIF device. ! Since your computer is capable of outputting digital signals through the OPTICAL OUT port, you can connect external sound output devices (not supplied), ...such as digital headphones or an AV amplifier to the port and enhance the sound quality of your computer. n 57 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting External Speakers You can connect an S/PDIF device such as speakers or headphones, to your...
...of the speakers before you need to change the sound output device? (page 125). For the detailed instructions, see the manual that came with your S/PDIF device. ! Since your computer is capable of outputting digital signals through the OPTICAL OUT port, you can connect external sound output devices (not supplied), ...such as digital headphones or an AV amplifier to the port and enhance the sound quality of your computer. n 57 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting External Speakers You can connect an S/PDIF device such as speakers or headphones, to your...
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See the manual that are generally powered through i.LINK ports. ❑ The i.LINK... and i.LINK- n 62 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an i.LINK Device Notes on connecting i.LINK devices ❑ Your computer is not fully guaranteed. ❑ The i.LINK connection may not be available in some countries or areas. ❑ An ...i.LINK connection with other compatible devices is equipped with your computer. However, the actual transfer rate depends on the transfer rate of i.LINK-compatible PC peripherals (for more information. ...
See the manual that are generally powered through i.LINK ports. ❑ The i.LINK... and i.LINK- n 62 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an i.LINK Device Notes on connecting i.LINK devices ❑ Your computer is not fully guaranteed. ❑ The i.LINK connection may not be available in some countries or areas. ❑ An ...i.LINK connection with other compatible devices is equipped with your computer. However, the actual transfer rate depends on the transfer rate of i.LINK-compatible PC peripherals (for more information. ...
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.... When you are not using your floppy disk, always remove it from any liquid. n 87 N Precautions Handling Floppy Disks ❑ Do not open the shutter manually and touch the internal components of the floppy disk. ❑ Keep floppy disks away from magnets. ❑ Keep floppy disks away from direct sunlight and...
.... When you are not using your floppy disk, always remove it from any liquid. n 87 N Precautions Handling Floppy Disks ❑ Do not open the shutter manually and touch the internal components of the floppy disk. ❑ Keep floppy disks away from magnets. ❑ Keep floppy disks away from direct sunlight and...
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...connect to a wireless LAN access point? ❑ Connection capability is affected by distance and obstructions. See the manual that your computer is correct. You need to place your computer away from obstacles or move any access point you may be using closer to confirm that came with your ...access point for more information. ❑ Make sure your computer and the access point are connected to one another. ❑ Place your computer away from obstructions or move any access point you may be using closer to the...
...connect to a wireless LAN access point? ❑ Connection capability is affected by distance and obstructions. See the manual that your computer is correct. You need to place your computer away from obstacles or move any access point you may be using closer to confirm that came with your ...access point for more information. ❑ Make sure your computer and the access point are connected to one another. ❑ Place your computer away from obstructions or move any access point you may be using closer to the...
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... interruptions may be temporarily overloaded depending on how many other access points, change the access point channel. See the manual that came with your computer closer to the computer. ❑ If you are using closer to the access point. ❑ Make sure the access point connection is... data transfer speed, place your access point for more information. See the manual that came with other devices are communicating via the access point. ❑ If your access point interferes with your computer away from obstacles or move any access point you may be using a wireless...
... interruptions may be temporarily overloaded depending on how many other access points, change the access point channel. See the manual that came with your computer closer to the computer. ❑ If you are using closer to the access point. ❑ Make sure the access point connection is... data transfer speed, place your access point for more information. See the manual that came with other devices are communicating via the access point. ❑ If your access point interferes with your computer away from obstacles or move any access point you may be using a wireless...
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... different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication uses divided frequency bands known as channels. Third-party wireless LAN access point channels may lose a peer-to the original profile or re-enter the key on both computers so the key ...matches. You can either change the encryption key? n 106 N Troubleshooting What are using a wireless LAN access point, see connectivity information contained in the manual that came with your access point. Why does the network...
... different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication uses divided frequency bands known as channels. Third-party wireless LAN access point channels may lose a peer-to the original profile or re-enter the key on both computers so the key ...matches. You can either change the encryption key? n 106 N Troubleshooting What are using a wireless LAN access point, see connectivity information contained in the manual that came with your access point. Why does the network...
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...Technology What should I do if I cannot find the Bluetooth device I do if other Bluetooth devices cannot find other Bluetooth devices to communicate with your computer, follow these steps: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, Bluetooth Devices, and Bluetooth Settings. 2 Click the Options tab and select...appear in the Bluetooth Devices window or you want to communicate with ? ❑ Check that the Bluetooth function of each other device's manual for more information. ❑ If the device you want to communicate with is also connected to other devices, it may not be ...
...Technology What should I do if I cannot find the Bluetooth device I do if other Bluetooth devices cannot find other Bluetooth devices to communicate with your computer, follow these steps: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, Bluetooth Devices, and Bluetooth Settings. 2 Click the Options tab and select...appear in the Bluetooth Devices window or you want to communicate with ? ❑ Check that the Bluetooth function of each other device's manual for more information. ❑ If the device you want to communicate with is also connected to other devices, it may not be ...
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... to communicate with is on the operating system or the software in use. See the other device's manual for more information. n 108 N Troubleshooting What should I do if other Bluetooth devices cannot connect to my computer? ❑ Make sure the other devices are authenticated. ❑ To allow other Bluetooth devices to communicate with...
... to communicate with is on the operating system or the software in use. See the other device's manual for more information. n 108 N Troubleshooting What should I do if other Bluetooth devices cannot connect to my computer? ❑ Make sure the other devices are authenticated. ❑ To allow other Bluetooth devices to communicate with...
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...+Alt+Delete keys and click the arrow next to the Shut down button and Restart to restart the computer. 2 Remove the disc from the optical disc drive. 3 Check the disc for instructions. What should...or damaged. n 111 N Troubleshooting Optical Discs Why does my computer freeze when I do if the drive tray does not open? ❑ Make sure your computer is on. ❑ Press the drive eject button or the ...keys. ❑ If the drive eject button or the Fn+E keys do not work, click Start and Computer, right-click the optical disc drive icon, and select Eject. ❑ If none of the above options ...
...+Alt+Delete keys and click the arrow next to the Shut down button and Restart to restart the computer. 2 Remove the disc from the optical disc drive. 3 Check the disc for instructions. What should...or damaged. n 111 N Troubleshooting Optical Discs Why does my computer freeze when I do if the drive tray does not open? ❑ Make sure your computer is on. ❑ Press the drive eject button or the ...keys. ❑ If the drive eject button or the Fn+E keys do not work, click Start and Computer, right-click the optical disc drive icon, and select Eject. ❑ If none of the above options ...
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... sure your printer is not functioning after your computer resumes from Sleep mode, then restart the computer. ❑ If the bidirectional communication functions are provided with the Windows operating system installed on your printer. 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 may need to cancel the Enable bidirectional support...
... sure your printer is not functioning after your computer resumes from Sleep mode, then restart the computer. ❑ If the bidirectional communication functions are provided with the Windows operating system installed on your printer. 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 may need to cancel the Enable bidirectional support...
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...the keyboard. To configure the sound output device, see How do I do if my external speakers do not work? ❑ If you are designed for computer use. ❑ If your speakers require external power, make sure the volume control is turned up the volume loud enough to a power source. See ...the manual that has its own volume control, make sure the speakers are properly connected and the volume is properly set the button to off with your ...
...the keyboard. To configure the sound output device, see How do I do if my external speakers do not work? ❑ If you are designed for computer use. ❑ If your speakers require external power, make sure the volume control is turned up the volume loud enough to a power source. See ...the manual that has its own volume control, make sure the speakers are properly connected and the volume is properly set the button to off with your ...
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See the manual that came with each other. Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals ...a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. The procedure to designate that the i.LINK device is a trademark of Sony Corporation used only to establish an i.LINK connection may not be securely plugged into the port on operating conditions ... 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Manage audio devices under Sound. 4 On the Sounds tab, click to your computer or camcorder. Not all products with an i.LINK connection can communicate with your compatible i.LINK device for more information on your...
See the manual that came with each other. Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals ...a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. The procedure to designate that the i.LINK device is a trademark of Sony Corporation used only to establish an i.LINK connection may not be securely plugged into the port on operating conditions ... 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Manage audio devices under Sound. 4 On the Sounds tab, click to your computer or camcorder. Not all products with an i.LINK connection can communicate with your compatible i.LINK device for more information on your...
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... if the power cable is connected properly to your USB device for more information. We recommend you connected the device. ❑ See the manual that came with your computer without a hub. For example, if you are using its own power supply. If you are using another USB port on and using a digital... a power distribution failure. n 128 N Troubleshooting Peripherals What should I do if I cannot connect a USB device? ❑ If applicable, check the USB device is turned on your computer.
... if the power cable is connected properly to your USB device for more information. We recommend you connected the device. ❑ See the manual that came with your computer without a hub. For example, if you are using its own power supply. If you are using another USB port on and using a digital... a power distribution failure. n 128 N Troubleshooting Peripherals What should I do if I cannot connect a USB device? ❑ If applicable, check the USB device is turned on your computer.
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...://support.microsoft.com/directory/. 4 Sony Computing Support This service provides instant access to information on your computer is posted on -screen help menu for customers in the sequence listed below. 1 VAIO Computer Documentation This on-screen User Guide (this manual) and the printed Welcome mat... provide information on how to maximize your computer's capabilities and solve common problems. 2 Program Guides and Help Files ...
...://support.microsoft.com/directory/. 4 Sony Computing Support This service provides instant access to information on your computer is posted on -screen help menu for customers in the sequence listed below. 1 VAIO Computer Documentation This on-screen User Guide (this manual) and the printed Welcome mat... provide information on how to maximize your computer's capabilities and solve common problems. 2 Program Guides and Help Files ...
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MultiMediaCard is a trademark. In the manual, the ™ or ® marks may not be specified. Features and specifications are trademarks of MultiMediaCard Association. SDHC Logo is a trademark of their respective owners. See the online specifications to change without notice. All other trademarks are trademarks of systems, products, and services are subject to find out what software is a trademark. All other names of their respective owners. n 145 N Trademarks SD Logo is available for your model.
MultiMediaCard is a trademark. In the manual, the ™ or ® marks may not be specified. Features and specifications are trademarks of MultiMediaCard Association. SDHC Logo is a trademark of their respective owners. See the online specifications to change without notice. All other trademarks are trademarks of systems, products, and services are subject to find out what software is a trademark. All other names of their respective owners. n 145 N Trademarks SD Logo is available for your model.
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... The model number and serial number are subject to this product. All rights reserved. PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN AND HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE...without notice and may not be reproduced, translated, or reduced to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. Some of your Sony Service Center. Reproduction in whole or in part, may not necessarily be transported or used outside the United States. Model...