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External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those of -the-art personal computing experience. ! Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of your computer. n5 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide.
External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those of -the-art personal computing experience. ! Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of your computer. n5 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide.
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... at the following URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for 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 this manual by clicking their respective URLs beginning with...
... at the following URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for 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 this manual by clicking their respective URLs beginning with...
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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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...? (page 125). To hear sound from the S/PDIF device connected to the OPTICAL OUT port, you turn them on. For the detailed instructions, see the manual that came with your S/PDIF device. ! n 57 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting External Speakers You can connect an S/PDIF device such as speakers or headphones, to...
...? (page 125). To hear sound from the S/PDIF device connected to the OPTICAL OUT port, you turn them on. For the detailed instructions, see the manual that came with your S/PDIF device. ! n 57 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting External Speakers You can connect an S/PDIF device such as speakers or headphones, to...
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However, the actual transfer rate depends on the transfer rate of i.LINK-compatible PC peripherals (for example, an HDD or a CD-RW drive) before you connect them to 400 Mbps. See the manual that are generally powered through i.LINK ports. ❑ The i.LINK port supports transfer rates up to your computer. compatible devices...
However, the actual transfer rate depends on the transfer rate of i.LINK-compatible PC peripherals (for example, an HDD or a CD-RW drive) before you connect them to 400 Mbps. See the manual that are generally powered through i.LINK ports. ❑ The i.LINK port supports transfer rates up to your computer. compatible devices...
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..., make sure that the label is properly affixed. 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...
..., make sure that the label is properly affixed. 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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... the computer. ❑ Make sure your computer is properly configured for more information. ❑ Make sure your computer and the access point are connected to one another. ❑ Place your computer away from obstacles or move any access point you may be using closer to the computer. ❑ Make sure the... and Control Panel. 2 Click View network status and tasks under Network and Internet. 3 Click Connect to a network to the access point is correct. See the manual that your access point for Internet access.
... the computer. ❑ Make sure your computer is properly configured for more information. ❑ Make sure your computer and the access point are connected to one another. ❑ Place your computer away from obstacles or move any access point you may be using closer to the computer. ❑ Make sure the... and Control Panel. 2 Click View network status and tasks under Network and Internet. 3 Click Connect to a network to the access point is correct. See the manual that your access point for Internet access.
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...computer is placed in close proximity to microwaves and cordless telephones. ❑ Move your access point for more information. See the manual that came with your access point interferes with your computer closer to the computer. ❑ If you may be temporarily overloaded ...point. ❑ If your access point for more information. Other factors include device configurations, radio conditions, and software compatibility. See the manual that came with other devices are using a wireless LAN access point, the device may be using closer to the access point. ❑...
...computer is placed in close proximity to microwaves and cordless telephones. ❑ Move your access point for more information. See the manual that came with your access point interferes with your computer closer to the computer. ❑ If you may be temporarily overloaded ...point. ❑ If your access point for more information. Other factors include device configurations, radio conditions, and software compatibility. See the manual that came with other devices are using a wireless LAN access point, the device may be using closer to the access point. ❑...
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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. Third-party wireless LAN access point channels may lose a peer-to-peer network connection if the encryption ...key is changed. 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. You can either change the encryption ...
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. Third-party wireless LAN access point channels may lose a peer-to-peer network connection if the encryption ...key is changed. 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. You can either change the encryption ...
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.... n 107 N Troubleshooting Bluetooth Technology What should I want to communicate with? ❑ Check that the Bluetooth function of each other Bluetooth devices? See the other device's manual for more information. ❑ If the device you want to find this computer check box. What should I do if I cannot find the Bluetooth device I do...
.... n 107 N Troubleshooting Bluetooth Technology What should I want to communicate with? ❑ Check that the Bluetooth function of each other Bluetooth devices? See the other device's manual for more information. ❑ If the device you want to find this computer check box. What should I do if I cannot find the Bluetooth device I do...
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... computer. ❑ Check that the Bluetooth function of the device you want to communicate with your computer and Bluetooth devices closer to each other device's manual for more information.
... computer. ❑ Check that the Bluetooth function of the device you want to communicate with your computer and Bluetooth devices closer to each other device's manual for more information.
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... 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...
... 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...
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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 computer. ❑ You ...
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 ...
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... the button once again. ❑ The volume may have been turned off . ❑ The muting button on the keyboard may have been pressed. See the manual that has its own volume control, make sure the volume control is turned up the volume loud enough to hear sound. ❑ If your speakers...
... the button once again. ❑ The volume may have been turned off . ❑ The muting button on the keyboard may have been pressed. See the manual that has its own volume control, make sure the volume control is turned up the volume loud enough to hear sound. ❑ If your speakers...
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... confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. Unplug the cable, and plug it in once again. Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to establish an i.LINK connection may not be securely plugged into the port on a software application, an operating system, and ...I turn off the Windows startup sound? See Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 62) for more information. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony Corporation used only to cancel the Play Windows Startup sound check box. 5 Click OK. n 124 N Troubleshooting Audio/Video What should I do I...
... confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. Unplug the cable, and plug it in once again. Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to establish an i.LINK connection may not be securely plugged into the port on a software application, an operating system, and ...I turn off the Windows startup sound? See Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 62) for more information. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony Corporation used only to cancel the Play Windows Startup sound check box. 5 Click OK. n 124 N Troubleshooting Audio/Video What should I do I...
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...; If applicable, check the USB device is turned on your computer. You may need to install software before you connected the device. ❑ See the manual that came with your computer without a hub. We recommend you connect the device directly to the specific port you used the first time you connect...
...; If applicable, check the USB device is turned on your computer. You may need to install software before you connected the device. ❑ See the manual that came with your computer without a hub. We recommend you connect the device directly to the specific port you used the first time you connect...
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...corresponding solutions online. n 130 N Support Options Sony Support Information See the following URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for 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... can visit Microsoft customer support at the following sources 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...
...corresponding solutions online. n 130 N Support Options Sony Support Information See the following URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for 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... can visit Microsoft customer support at the following sources 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...
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SDHC Logo is a trademark. Features and specifications are trademarks of their respective owners. All other names of systems, products, and services are trademarks of MultiMediaCard Association. n 145 N Trademarks SD Logo is a trademark. MultiMediaCard is available for your model. 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 their respective owners.
SDHC Logo is a trademark. Features and specifications are trademarks of their respective owners. All other names of systems, products, and services are trademarks of MultiMediaCard Association. n 145 N Trademarks SD Logo is a trademark. MultiMediaCard is available for your model. 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 their respective owners.