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Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those of -the-art personal computing experience. ! n5 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide. External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your computer.
Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those of -the-art personal computing experience. ! n5 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide. External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your computer.
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... customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in this manual) - Explains features of your computer. n7 N Before Use Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this manual by clicking their respective URLs beginning with your computer, as well as information on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and...
... customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in this manual) - Explains features of your computer. n7 N Before Use Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this manual by clicking their respective URLs beginning with your computer, as well as information on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and...
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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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... the sound output device? (page 125). For the detailed instructions, see the manual that came with your S/PDIF device. ! For more information, see How do I change the sound output device. Since your computer is capable of the speakers before 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. To connect external speakers 1 Plug the speaker cable (1) (not supplied) into the headphones jack (2) i. 2 Plug the other end of ...
... the sound output device? (page 125). For the detailed instructions, see the manual that came with your S/PDIF device. ! For more information, see How do I change the sound output device. Since your computer is capable of the speakers before 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. To connect external speakers 1 Plug the speaker cable (1) (not supplied) into the headphones jack (2) i. 2 Plug the other end of ...
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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 ...external device. ❑ The optional i.LINK cables may not be available depending on your computer. compatible devices you use to 400 Mbps. See the manual that came with an i.LINK port, which you connect them to your computer does not supply power to external devices that are generally powered through i.LINK ports. ...
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 ...external device. ❑ The optional i.LINK cables may not be available depending on your computer. compatible devices you use to 400 Mbps. See the manual that came with an i.LINK port, which you connect them to your computer does not supply power to external devices that are generally powered through i.LINK ports. ...
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.... Do not let them get wet. When you are not using your floppy disk. 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...
.... Do not let them get wet. When you are not using your floppy disk. 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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See the manual 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 computer. ❑ Make sure the ...WIRELESS switch is on and the WIRELESS indicator light is lit on your computer. ❑ Make sure ...
See the manual 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 computer. ❑ Make sure the ...WIRELESS switch is on and the WIRELESS indicator light is lit on your computer. ❑ Make sure ...
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... more information. How do I avoid data transfer interruptions? ❑ When your computer is connected to an access point, data transfer interruptions may be temporarily overloaded depending on how many other access points, change the access point channel. See the manual that came with your access point for more information. Other factors include...
... more information. How do I avoid data transfer interruptions? ❑ When your computer is connected to an access point, data transfer interruptions may be temporarily overloaded depending on how many other access points, change the access point channel. See the manual that came with your access point for more information. Other factors include...
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... encryption key is changed. You can either change the encryption key? Two computers with your access point. n 106 N Troubleshooting What are using a wireless LAN access point, see connectivity information contained in the manual that came with the wireless LAN function may be preset to the original ...profile or re-enter the key on both computers so the key matches. Why does the network connection stop when I change the encryption key back to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication uses...
... encryption key is changed. You can either change the encryption key? Two computers with your access point. n 106 N Troubleshooting What are using a wireless LAN access point, see connectivity information contained in the manual that came with the wireless LAN function may be preset to the original ...profile or re-enter the key on both computers so the key matches. Why does the network connection stop when I change the encryption key back to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication uses...
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...is already communicating with another Bluetooth device, it may not be found or it may not be too far apart. See the other device's manual for more information. ❑ If the device you want to communicate with is also connected to other devices, it may not appear in ... device. n 107 N Troubleshooting Bluetooth Technology What should I do if I cannot find the Bluetooth device I do if other Bluetooth devices cannot find my computer? ❑ Make sure both devices have the Bluetooth function enabled. ❑ If the WIRELESS indicator light is on the WIRELESS switch. ❑ Your...
...is already communicating with another Bluetooth device, it may not be found or it may not be too far apart. See the other device's manual for more information. ❑ If the device you want to communicate with is also connected to other devices, it may not appear in ... device. n 107 N Troubleshooting Bluetooth Technology What should I do if I cannot find the Bluetooth device I do if other Bluetooth devices cannot find my computer? ❑ Make sure both devices have the Bluetooth function enabled. ❑ If the WIRELESS indicator light is on the WIRELESS switch. ❑ Your...
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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 find this...
... 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 find this...
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...; Press the drive eject button or the Fn+E 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 work, insert a thin, straight object (such as a paper... clip) in the manual eject hole on the optical disc drive. ❑ Try restarting your computer is trying to read a disc? Follow these steps: 1 Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys and click the arrow next to...
...; Press the drive eject button or the Fn+E 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 work, insert a thin, straight object (such as a paper... clip) in the manual eject hole on the optical disc drive. ❑ Try restarting your computer is trying to read a disc? Follow these steps: 1 Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys and click the arrow next to...
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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 printer. Follow these ... is on, and the printer cable is securely connected to the ports on the printer and your computer. ❑ Make 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...
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 ... is on, and the printer cable is securely connected to the ports on the printer and your computer. ❑ Make 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...
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...; Check the Windows volume controls by clicking the volume icon on the taskbar. ❑ Your sound output device may have been incorrectly configured. See the manual that has its own volume control, make sure the volume control is turned up the volume loud enough to off with your speakers for... computer use. ❑ If your speakers are properly connected and the volume is properly set the button to hear sound. ❑ If your speakers require external ...
...; Check the Windows volume controls by clicking the volume icon on the taskbar. ❑ Your sound output device may have been incorrectly configured. See the manual that has its own volume control, make sure the volume control is turned up the volume loud enough to off with your speakers for... computer use. ❑ If your speakers are properly connected and the volume is properly set the button to hear sound. ❑ If your speakers require external ...
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... an i.LINK connection may not be securely plugged into the port on your computer or camcorder. Unplug the cable, and plug it in once again. Not all... system, and a compatible i.LINK device. If a message appears stating that the i.LINK device is a trademark of Sony Corporation used only to designate that came with each other. See Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 62) for more ... to cancel the Play Windows Startup sound check box. 5 Click OK. See the manual that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. n 124 N Troubleshooting Audio/Video What should I do I cannot use my ...
... an i.LINK connection may not be securely plugged into the port on your computer or camcorder. Unplug the cable, and plug it in once again. Not all... system, and a compatible i.LINK device. If a message appears stating that the i.LINK device is a trademark of Sony Corporation used only to designate that came with each other. See Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 62) for more ... to cancel the Play Windows Startup sound check box. 5 Click OK. See the manual that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. n 124 N Troubleshooting Audio/Video What should I do I cannot use my ...
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...you connect the device directly to your USB device for more information. We recommend you connected the device. ❑ See the manual that came with your computer without a hub. If you connect the device. ❑ Try connecting a simple, low-powered device such as a mouse ...to test if the port is turned on your computer. You may prevent a device from working because of a power distribution failure. n 128 N Troubleshooting Peripherals What should I do if I cannot connect a ...
...you connect the device directly to your USB device for more information. We recommend you connected the device. ❑ See the manual that came with your computer without a hub. If you connect the device. ❑ Try connecting a simple, low-powered device such as a mouse ...to test if the port is turned on your computer. You may prevent a device from working because of a power distribution failure. n 128 N Troubleshooting Peripherals What should I do if I cannot connect a ...
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... customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ 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...
... customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ 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. All other names of systems, products, and services are trademarks of their respective owners. Features and specifications are trademarks of their respective owners. n 145 N Trademarks SD Logo is a trademark of MultiMediaCard Association. SDHC Logo is available for your model. All other trademarks are subject to find out what software is a trademark. See the online specifications to change without notice.
MultiMediaCard is a trademark. In the manual, the ™ or ® marks may not be specified. All other names of systems, products, and services are trademarks of their respective owners. Features and specifications are trademarks of their respective owners. n 145 N Trademarks SD Logo is a trademark of MultiMediaCard Association. SDHC Logo is available for your model. All other trademarks are subject to find out what software is a trademark. See the online specifications to change without notice.
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...may not be reproduced, translated, or reduced to any modification to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. Refer to this product. SONY ELECTRONICS INC. The software described herein is governed by third parties. All rights reserved. IN NO EVENT SHALL... FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR SPECIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER BASED ON TORT, CONTRACT, OR OTHERWISE, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF. For customers in a secure location. Record the model and serial numbers ...
...may not be reproduced, translated, or reduced to any modification to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. Refer to this product. SONY ELECTRONICS INC. The software described herein is governed by third parties. All rights reserved. IN NO EVENT SHALL... FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR SPECIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER BASED ON TORT, CONTRACT, OR OTHERWISE, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF. For customers in a secure location. Record the model and serial numbers ...