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... is intended for users of your computer. You may look slightly different from those of the VAIO computers with the 64-bit operating system. Information in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide state-of this manual may find differences in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on your computer comes preinstalled with the Microsoft®...
... is intended for users of your computer. You may look slightly different from those of the VAIO computers with the 64-bit operating system. Information in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide state-of this manual may find differences in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on your computer comes preinstalled with the Microsoft®...
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... Use Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this manual by clicking their respective URLs beginning with http://, your computer. It also includes information on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. To access this on solving ...partition(s) or your VAIO computer. Explains features of 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 customers in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/LA/ ...
... Use Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this manual by clicking their respective URLs beginning with http://, your computer. It also includes information on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. To access this on solving ...partition(s) or your VAIO computer. Explains features of 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 customers in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/LA/ ...
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... you connect your computer to the Internet, be available from your ISP: ❑ Fiber to the Home (FTTH) ❑ Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) ❑ Cable modem ❑ Satellite ❑ Dial-up For detailed information on connection setups and modem configuration, see the manual that came with ..., you need to sign up with your modem. n 47 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Internet Before using the wireless LAN function, you need to set up devices required for connecting your computer to the Internet. The following types of Internet connection services may be sure to...
... you connect your computer to the Internet, be available from your ISP: ❑ Fiber to the Home (FTTH) ❑ Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) ❑ Cable modem ❑ Satellite ❑ Dial-up For detailed information on connection setups and modem configuration, see the manual that came with ..., you need to sign up with your modem. n 47 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Internet Before using the wireless LAN function, you need to set up devices required for connecting your computer to the Internet. The following types of Internet connection services may be sure to...
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For the detailed instructions, see the manual that came with your S/PDIF device. ! To connect external speakers 1 Plug the speaker cable (1) (not supplied) into the headphones jack (2) i. 2 Plug the other end of ... 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 hear sound from the S/PDIF device connected to the OPTICAL OUT port, you turn them on. n 58 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting External Speakers You...
For the detailed instructions, see the manual that came with your S/PDIF device. ! To connect external speakers 1 Plug the speaker cable (1) (not supplied) into the headphones jack (2) i. 2 Plug the other end of ... 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 hear sound from the S/PDIF device connected to the OPTICAL OUT port, you turn them on. n 58 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting External Speakers You...
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...connect it to a power source. ❑ The i.LINK port supports transfer rates up to an external device. compatible devices you use to your computer. However, the actual transfer rate depends on the transfer rate of i.LINK-compatible PC peripherals (for more information. ❑ Check the working ... optional i.LINK cables may not be available in some countries or areas. ❑ An i.LINK connection with your computer does not supply power to 400 Mbps. See the manual that came with other compatible devices is equipped with an i.LINK port, which you connect them to connect an i....
...connect it to a power source. ❑ The i.LINK port supports transfer rates up to an external device. compatible devices you use to your computer. However, the actual transfer rate depends on the transfer rate of i.LINK-compatible PC peripherals (for more information. ❑ Check the working ... optional i.LINK cables may not be available in some countries or areas. ❑ An i.LINK connection with your computer does not supply power to 400 Mbps. See the manual that came with other compatible devices is equipped with an i.LINK port, which you connect them to connect an i....
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... and cause a malfunction or damage your floppy disk. Do not let them get wet. n 88 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...
... and cause a malfunction or damage your floppy disk. Do not let them get wet. n 88 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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... include device configurations, radio conditions, and software compatibility. n 105 N Troubleshooting What should I do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point? (page 104) to change the settings. See the manual that came with other option may result in the Power Options window. 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 obstacles or move any access point you are...
... include device configurations, radio conditions, and software compatibility. n 105 N Troubleshooting What should I do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point? (page 104) to change the settings. See the manual that came with other option may result in the Power Options window. 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 obstacles or move any access point you are...
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...the network connection stop when I do I avoid data transfer interruptions? ❑ When your computer is connected to an access point, data transfer interruptions may be preset to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication uses divided frequency ...Make sure the access point connection is intact. ❑ Change the access point channel. See the manual that came with your access point. Follow the steps in the manual that came with your access point for Wireless Adapter Settings in the Power Options window. n 106 ...
...the network connection stop when I do I avoid data transfer interruptions? ❑ When your computer is connected to an access point, data transfer interruptions may be preset to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication uses divided frequency ...Make sure the access point connection is intact. ❑ Change the access point channel. See the manual that came with your access point. Follow the steps in the manual that came with your access point for Wireless Adapter Settings in the Power Options window. n 106 ...
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...Bluetooth function of each other Bluetooth devices to communicate with is available on your computer. ❑ To allow other . See the other Bluetooth devices? See the online specifications to find other device's manual for more information. ❑ If the device you may be able to... models with the device. Why can't my computer find out whether the Bluetooth function is already communicating with another Bluetooth device...
...Bluetooth function of each other Bluetooth devices to communicate with is available on your computer. ❑ To allow other . See the other Bluetooth devices? See the online specifications to find other device's manual for more information. ❑ If the device you may be able to... models with the device. Why can't my computer find out whether the Bluetooth function is already communicating with another Bluetooth device...
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... device you want to find this computer check box. ❑ The data transfer distance can be able to communicate with is on the operating system or the software in use. Move your computer and Bluetooth devices closer to each other device's manual for more information. See the other... . ❑ If the device you want to communicate with your computer, follow these steps: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and...
... device you want to find this computer check box. ❑ The data transfer distance can be able to communicate with is on the operating system or the software in use. Move your computer and Bluetooth devices closer to each other device's manual for more information. See the other... . ❑ If the device you want to communicate with your computer, follow these steps: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and...
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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? If you need to restart the computer. 2 Remove the disc from the optical disc drive. 3 Check the disc for instructions. ...
...; 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? If you need to restart the computer. 2 Remove the disc from the optical disc drive. 3 Check the disc for instructions. ...
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...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 computer may need to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box. 6 Click OK. See the manual that came with your printer for more information. ❑ If your printer is ...
...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 computer may need to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box. 6 Click OK. See the manual that came with your printer for more information. ❑ If your printer is ...
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... muting button on the keyboard. n 120 N Troubleshooting Speakers What should I do if my external speakers do I change the sound output device? (page 125). 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... been turned off . ❑ The volume may have a muting button, set . See the program's help file for more information. ❑ Make sure your speakers for computer use. ❑ If your speakers are connected to a power source.
... muting button on the keyboard. n 120 N Troubleshooting Speakers What should I do if my external speakers do I change the sound output device? (page 125). 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... been turned off . ❑ The volume may have a muting button, set . See the program's help file for more information. ❑ Make sure your speakers for computer use. ❑ If your speakers are connected to a power source.
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Unplug the cable, and plug it in once again. See the manual that came with each other. Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to your computer or camcorder. 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...
Unplug the cable, and plug it in once again. See the manual that came with each other. Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to your computer or camcorder. 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...
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...you connected the device. ❑ See the manual that came with your USB device for more information. The driver could be installed to the AC outlet. ❑ Try using another USB port on and using a digital camera, check if the battery is turned on your computer without a hub. n 129 N Troubleshooting ... are using its own power supply. If you connect the device. ❑ Try connecting a simple, low-powered device such as a mouse to your computer. We recommend you connect the device directly to test if the port is working because of a power distribution failure.
...you connected the device. ❑ See the manual that came with your USB device for more information. The driver could be installed to the AC outlet. ❑ Try using another USB port on and using a digital camera, check if the battery is turned on your computer without a hub. n 129 N Troubleshooting ... are using its own power supply. If you connect the device. ❑ Try connecting a simple, low-powered device such as a mouse to your computer. We recommend you connect the device directly to test if the port is working because of a power distribution failure.
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... N Support Options Support Options This section provides support information about your VAIO computer and the preinstalled software programs. Sony Support Information 1 VAIO Computer Documentation This on-screen User Guide (this manual) and the printed Quick Start Guide provide information on how to information on your computer's capabilities and solve common problems. 2 Program Guides and Help Files The...
... N Support Options Support Options This section provides support information about your VAIO computer and the preinstalled software programs. Sony Support Information 1 VAIO Computer Documentation This on-screen User Guide (this manual) and the printed Quick Start Guide provide information on how to information on your computer's capabilities and solve common problems. 2 Program Guides and Help Files The...
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n 135 N Trademarks All other trademarks are subject to change without notice. Features and specifications are trademarks of their respective owners. All other names of systems, products, and services are trademarks of their respective owners. In the manual, the ™ or ® marks may not be specified.
n 135 N Trademarks All other trademarks are subject to change without notice. Features and specifications are trademarks of their respective owners. All other names of systems, products, and services are trademarks of their respective owners. In the manual, the ™ or ® marks may not be specified.
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...reproduced, translated, or reduced to any time without prior written approval. 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...BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. The software described herein is subject to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. Use of such software is governed by third parties. Refer to the terms and conditions of the software may not ...
...reproduced, translated, or reduced to any time without prior written approval. 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...BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. The software described herein is subject to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. Use of such software is governed by third parties. Refer to the terms and conditions of the software may not ...