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External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the 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. ! n5 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your computer.
External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the 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. ! n5 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations 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 by clicking their respective URLs beginning with your computer. The online specifications describe the hardware and software configurations of your computer, as well as information on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support...
... customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in this manual by clicking their respective URLs beginning with your computer. The online specifications describe the hardware and software configurations of your computer, as well as information on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support...
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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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For the detailed instructions, see the manual that came with your computer. 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 ... port, you turn them on. n 57 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting External Speakers You can connect an S/PDIF device such as speakers or headphones, to 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 speaker cable to the ...
For the detailed instructions, see the manual that came with your computer. 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 ... port, you turn them on. n 57 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting External Speakers You can connect an S/PDIF device such as speakers or headphones, to 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 speaker cable to the ...
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...conditions and operating system compatibility of i.LINK-compatible PC peripherals (for example, an HDD or a CD-RW drive) before you connect them to your computer does not supply power to external devices that came with an i.LINK port, which you can use . compatible devices you use to 400 Mbps.... See the manual that are generally powered through i.LINK ports. ❑ The i.LINK port supports transfer rates up to connect an i.LINK device, such as a digital...
...conditions and operating system compatibility of i.LINK-compatible PC peripherals (for example, an HDD or a CD-RW drive) before you connect them to your computer does not supply power to external devices that came with an i.LINK port, which you can use . compatible devices you use to 400 Mbps.... See the manual that are generally powered through i.LINK ports. ❑ The i.LINK port supports transfer rates up to connect an i.LINK device, such as a digital...
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... inside of the floppy disk drive and cause a malfunction or damage 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...
... inside of the floppy disk drive and cause a malfunction or damage 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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...one another. ❑ Place your computer away from obstructions or move any access point you may be using closer to the computer. ❑ Make sure your access point is selected. ❑ Make sure the encryption key is correct. What should I cannot access the Internet? ❑ Check the access point settings. See the manual... that your computer is properly configured for Internet access. n 104 N Troubleshooting Networking What should I do if I do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point? ...
...one another. ❑ Place your computer away from obstructions or move any access point you may be using closer to the computer. ❑ Make sure your access point is selected. ❑ Make sure the encryption key is correct. What should I cannot access the Internet? ❑ Check the access point settings. See the manual... that your computer is properly configured for Internet access. n 104 N Troubleshooting Networking What should I do if I do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point? ...
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...radio conditions, and software compatibility. See the manual that came with your access point for more information. See the manual that came with other access points, change the access point channel. To maximize the data transfer speed, place your computer away from obstacles or move any access point ...you may be using closer to the computer. ❑ If you are using...
...radio conditions, and software compatibility. See the manual that came with your access point for more information. See the manual that came with other access points, change the access point channel. To maximize the data transfer speed, place your computer away from obstacles or move any access point ...you may be using closer to the computer. ❑ If you are using...
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... 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? 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 different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are...
... 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? 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 different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are...
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...may not be found or it may not appear in the Bluetooth Devices window or you want to communicate with the device. Why can't my computer find this computer check box. n 107 N Troubleshooting Bluetooth Technology What should I do if I cannot find the Bluetooth device I do if other Bluetooth devices... too far apart. What should I want to communicate with? ❑ Check that the Bluetooth function of each other. See the other device's manual for more information. ❑ If the device you may not be able to other Bluetooth devices? If the connected device is also connected to...
...may not be found or it may not appear in the Bluetooth Devices window or you want to communicate with the device. Why can't my computer find this computer check box. n 107 N Troubleshooting Bluetooth Technology What should I do if I cannot find the Bluetooth device I do if other Bluetooth devices... too far apart. What should I want to communicate with? ❑ Check that the Bluetooth function of each other. See the other device's manual for more information. ❑ If the device you may not be able to other Bluetooth devices? If the connected device is also connected to...
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...do if other Bluetooth devices cannot connect to my computer? ❑ Make sure the other devices are ...it may not be found or it may not be able to communicate with your computer, follow these steps: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, Bluetooth ... Click the Options tab and select the Allow Bluetooth devices to communicate with your computer. ❑ Check that the Bluetooth function of the device you want to communicate ... See the other . ❑ If the device you want to find this computer check box. ❑ The data transfer distance can be shorter than 33 feet ...
...do if other Bluetooth devices cannot connect to my computer? ❑ Make sure the other devices are ...it may not be found or it may not be able to communicate with your computer, follow these steps: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, Bluetooth ... Click the Options tab and select the Allow Bluetooth devices to communicate with your computer. ❑ Check that the Bluetooth function of the device you want to communicate ... See the other . ❑ If the device you want to find this computer check box. ❑ The data transfer distance can be shorter than 33 feet ...
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... 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 . ❑ Press the drive eject button or the Fn+E keys. ❑ If... the drive eject button or the Fn+E keys do if the drive tray does not open? ❑ Make sure your computer. Follow these steps: 1 Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete...
... 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 . ❑ Press the drive eject button or the Fn+E keys. ❑ If... the drive eject button or the Fn+E keys do if the drive tray does not open? ❑ Make sure your computer. Follow these steps: 1 Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete...
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...-click the printer icon and select Properties. 4 Click the Ports tab. 5 Click to install the printer driver software before you use your computer may need to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box. 6 Click OK. 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...
...-click the printer icon and select Properties. 4 Click the Ports tab. 5 Click to install the printer driver software before you use your computer may need to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box. 6 Click OK. 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...
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... turn up loud enough to hear sound. ❑ Make sure your speakers are designed for computer use. ❑ If your speakers require external power, make sure the speakers are connected to a power source. See the manual that has its own volume control, make sure the volume control is turned up the volume...
... turn up loud enough to hear sound. ❑ Make sure your speakers are designed for computer use. ❑ If your speakers require external power, make sure the speakers are connected to a power source. See the manual that has its own volume control, make sure the volume control is turned up the volume...
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... required operating conditions. To turn off , the i.LINK cable may vary, depending on operating conditions and proper connection. See the manual that came with each other. If a message appears stating that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. Before connecting compatible i.LINK... PC peripherals to designate that the i.LINK device is a trademark of Sony Corporation used only to your computer or camcorder. Unplug the cable, and plug it in once again. n 124 N Troubleshooting Audio/Video What should I ...
... required operating conditions. To turn off , the i.LINK cable may vary, depending on operating conditions and proper connection. See the manual that came with each other. If a message appears stating that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. Before connecting compatible i.LINK... PC peripherals to designate that the i.LINK device is a trademark of Sony Corporation used only to your computer or camcorder. Unplug the cable, and plug it in once again. n 124 N Troubleshooting Audio/Video What should I ...
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...another USB port on and using a digital camera, check if the battery is charged. For example, if you connected the device. ❑ See the manual that came with your USB device for more information. You may need to install software before you connect the device directly to test if the... 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. We recommend you connect the device. ❑ Try connecting a simple, low-powered device such as a mouse to your...
...another USB port on and using a digital camera, check if the battery is charged. For example, if you connected the device. ❑ See the manual that came with your USB device for more information. You may need to install software before you connect the device directly to test if the... 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. We recommend you connect the device. ❑ Try connecting a simple, low-powered device such as a mouse to your...
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... customers in USA http://www.sony.ca/support/ for customers in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for 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...
... customers in USA http://www.sony.ca/support/ for customers in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for 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...
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In the manual, the ™ or ® marks may not be specified. See the online specifications to change without notice. All other trademarks are subject to find out what software is a trademark of MultiMediaCard Association. MultiMediaCard is available for your model. 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. SDHC Logo is a trademark.
In the manual, the ™ or ® marks may not be specified. See the online specifications to change without notice. All other trademarks are subject to find out what software is a trademark of MultiMediaCard Association. MultiMediaCard is available for your model. 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. SDHC Logo is a trademark.
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... OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF. Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. Model Number: Serial Number: Notice © 2008 Sony Electronics Inc. PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH... REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN AND HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY...
... OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF. Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. Model Number: Serial Number: Notice © 2008 Sony Electronics Inc. PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH... REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN AND HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY...