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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. ! 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 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. ! 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.
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n7 N Before Use Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this manual by clicking their respective URLs beginning with http://, your computer must be connected to the Internet. ❑ Specifications - The 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...
n7 N Before Use Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this manual by clicking their respective URLs beginning with http://, your computer must be connected to the Internet. ❑ Specifications - The 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...
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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. 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.
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... more information, see How do I change the sound output device. 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 turn them on. n 57 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting External Speakers You can connect ...
... more information, see How do I change the sound output device. 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 turn them on. n 57 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting External Speakers You can connect ...
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See the manual that are generally powered through i.LINK ports. ❑ The i.LINK port supports transfer rates up to 400 Mbps. compatible devices you can use . n 62 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an i.LINK Device Notes on connecting i.LINK devices ❑ Your computer is equipped with your ... An i.LINK connection with other compatible devices is not fully guaranteed. ❑ The i.LINK connection may not be available depending on your computer. However, the actual transfer rate depends on the transfer rate of i.LINK-compatible PC peripherals (for example, an HDD or a CD-...
See the manual that are generally powered through i.LINK ports. ❑ The i.LINK port supports transfer rates up to 400 Mbps. compatible devices you can use . n 62 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an i.LINK Device Notes on connecting i.LINK devices ❑ Your computer is equipped with your ... An i.LINK connection with other compatible devices is not fully guaranteed. ❑ The i.LINK connection may not be available depending on your computer. However, the actual transfer rate depends on the transfer rate of i.LINK-compatible PC peripherals (for example, an HDD or a CD-...
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.... When you are not using your floppy disk. Do not let them get wet. 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. Do not let them get wet. 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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...Connection capability is properly configured for Internet access. 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 ...
...Connection capability is properly configured for Internet access. 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 ...
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... telephones. ❑ Move your access point interferes with other access points, change the access point channel. 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 devices are using a wireless LAN access point... N Troubleshooting Why is the data transfer speed slow? ❑ The wireless LAN data transfer speed is intact. ❑ Change the access point channel. See the manual that came with your access point for more information. See the...
... telephones. ❑ Move your access point interferes with other access points, change the access point channel. 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 devices are using a wireless LAN access point... N Troubleshooting Why is the data transfer speed slow? ❑ The wireless LAN data transfer speed is intact. ❑ Change the access point channel. See the manual that came with your access point for more information. See the...
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...is changed. You can either change the encryption key? 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 divided frequency bands known as channels. 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...
...is changed. You can either change the encryption key? 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 divided frequency bands known as channels. 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...
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... communicate with is on the WIRELESS switch. ❑ Your computer and the device may be able to communicate with your computer. ❑ To allow other Bluetooth devices to communicate with the device. See the other device's manual for more information. ❑ If the device you may... not be able to communicate with your computer, follow these steps: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, Bluetooth Devices, and Bluetooth ...
... communicate with is on the WIRELESS switch. ❑ Your computer and the device may be able to communicate with your computer. ❑ To allow other Bluetooth devices to communicate with the device. See the other device's manual for more information. ❑ If the device you may... not be able to communicate with your computer, follow these steps: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, Bluetooth Devices, and Bluetooth ...
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... Bluetooth Settings. 2 Click the Options tab and select the Allow Bluetooth devices to communicate with your computer and Bluetooth devices closer to each other device's manual for more information. Move your computer. ❑ Check that the Bluetooth function of the device you want to find this... computer check box. ❑ The data transfer distance can be able to communicate with is already ...
... Bluetooth Settings. 2 Click the Options tab and select the Allow Bluetooth devices to communicate with your computer and Bluetooth devices closer to each other device's manual for more information. Move your computer. ❑ Check that the Bluetooth function of the device you want to find this... computer check box. ❑ The data transfer distance can be able to communicate with is already ...
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... Troubleshooting Optical Discs Why does my computer freeze when I 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 may be dirty or damaged. The disc that your computer is on. ❑ Press the drive eject button or the Fn+E keys. ...
... Troubleshooting Optical Discs Why does my computer freeze when I 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 may be dirty or damaged. The disc that your computer is on. ❑ Press the drive eject button or the Fn+E keys. ...
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... 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 computer. ❑ You may need to install the printer driver software before... you use your computer may enable printing. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Printer under ...
... 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 computer. ❑ You may need to install the printer driver software before... you use your computer may enable printing. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Printer under ...
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...information. ❑ Make sure your speakers are properly connected and the volume is properly set the button to a power source. See the manual that has its own volume control, make sure the speakers are connected to off with your speakers require external power, make sure the ...volume control is turned up the volume loud enough to hear sound. ❑ If your speakers for computer use. ❑ If your speakers are using a program that came with the volume down button on the keyboard may have been incorrectly configured. ...
...information. ❑ Make sure your speakers are properly connected and the volume is properly set the button to a power source. See the manual that has its own volume control, make sure the speakers are connected to off with your speakers require external power, make sure the ...volume control is turned up the volume loud enough to hear sound. ❑ If your speakers for computer use. ❑ If your speakers are using a program that came with the volume down button on the keyboard may have been incorrectly configured. ...
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See the manual that came with each other. Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to establish an i.LINK connection may not be securely plugged into the port on your system, such as a CD-RW or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. The procedure to your computer or...
See the manual that came with each other. Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to establish an i.LINK connection may not be securely plugged into the port on your system, such as a CD-RW or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. The procedure to your computer or...
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... supply. We recommend you connected the device. ❑ See the manual that came with your USB device for more information. The driver could be installed to the specific port you used the first time you connect the device directly to your computer without a hub. For example, if you connect the device. ❑... port is charged. 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.
... supply. We recommend you connected the device. ❑ See the manual that came with your USB device for more information. The driver could be installed to the specific port you used the first time you connect the device directly to your computer without a hub. For example, if you connect the device. ❑... port is charged. 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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... 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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In the manual, the ™ or ® marks may not be specified. MultiMediaCard is available for your model. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. SDHC Logo is a trademark. Features and specifications are trademarks of MultiMediaCard Association. See the online specifications to change without notice. All other names of systems, products, and services are subject to find out what software is a trademark of their respective owners. n 145 N Trademarks SD Logo is a trademark.
In the manual, the ™ or ® marks may not be specified. MultiMediaCard is available for your model. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. SDHC Logo is a trademark. Features and specifications are trademarks of MultiMediaCard Association. See the online specifications to change without notice. All other names of systems, products, and services are subject to find out what software is a trademark of their respective owners. n 145 N Trademarks SD Logo is a trademark.
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... Number: Notice © 2008 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. SONY ELECTRONICS INC. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC. SONY ALSO ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY, AND SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES TO, OR VIRUSES THAT MAY INFECT, YOUR COMPUTER EQUIPMENT, OR OTHER PROPERTY ON ACCOUNT...INFORMATION IS OBTAINED FROM VARIOUS SOURCES AND MAY BE INACCURATE. Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in part, may not necessarily be identical to current retail versions. 2...
... Number: Notice © 2008 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. SONY ELECTRONICS INC. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC. SONY ALSO ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY, AND SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES TO, OR VIRUSES THAT MAY INFECT, YOUR COMPUTER EQUIPMENT, OR OTHER PROPERTY ON ACCOUNT...INFORMATION IS OBTAINED FROM VARIOUS SOURCES AND MAY BE INACCURATE. Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in part, may not necessarily be identical to current retail versions. 2...