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External views illustrated in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of your computer. You may look slightly different from those of -the-art personal computing experience. ! Sony has combined leading-edge technology in the supplied manuals including this User Guide is intended for users of this manual may find differences in the information when your...
External views illustrated in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of your computer. You may look slightly different from those of -the-art personal computing experience. ! Sony has combined leading-edge technology in the supplied manuals including this User Guide is intended for users of this manual may find differences in the information when your...
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... or areas http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ for customers in this manual) - To view the online specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to web sites described in Brazil ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - n7 N Before Use Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this manual by clicking their respective URLs beginning with http://, your VAIO computer.
... or areas http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ for customers in this manual) - To view the online specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to web sites described in Brazil ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - n7 N Before Use Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this manual by clicking their respective URLs beginning with http://, your VAIO computer.
User Guide
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... detailed information on connection setups and modem configuration, see the manual that came with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) and set up devices required for the Internet and how to connect your computer to the Internet, ask your ISP. ✍ To connect your computer to the Internet. For the detailed instructions on devices... information. ! See Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 49) for example a USB telephone modem, a DSL modem, or a cable modem, to your modem. n 47 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Internet Before using the Internet, you need to sign up with your...
... detailed information on connection setups and modem configuration, see the manual that came with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) and set up devices required for the Internet and how to connect your computer to the Internet, ask your ISP. ✍ To connect your computer to the Internet. For the detailed instructions on devices... information. ! See Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 49) for example a USB telephone modem, a DSL modem, or a cable modem, to your modem. n 47 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Internet Before using the Internet, you need to sign up with your...
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... on. To connect external speakers 1 Plug the speaker cable (1) (not supplied) into the headphones jack (2) i. 2 Plug the other end of your computer. For more information, see How do I change the sound output device. To hear sound from the S/PDIF device connected to the OPTICAL OUT port, you...port and enhance the sound quality of the speaker cable to change the sound output device? (page 125). For the detailed instructions, see the manual that came with your S/PDIF device. ! n 58 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting External Speakers You can connect an S/PDIF device such as speakers...
... on. To connect external speakers 1 Plug the speaker cable (1) (not supplied) into the headphones jack (2) i. 2 Plug the other end of your computer. For more information, see How do I change the sound output device. To hear sound from the S/PDIF device connected to the OPTICAL OUT port, you...port and enhance the sound quality of the speaker cable to change the sound output device? (page 125). For the detailed instructions, see the manual that came with your S/PDIF device. ! n 58 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting External Speakers You can connect an S/PDIF device such as speakers...
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See the manual that came with an i.LINK port, which you can use . n 63 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 sure to connect it to a power source. ...optional i.LINK cables may not be available depending on the software applications, operating system, and i.LINK- compatible devices you connect them to your computer does not supply power to 400 Mbps. If the external device requires external power, be available in some countries or areas. ❑ ...
See the manual that came with an i.LINK port, which you can use . n 63 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 sure to connect it to a power source. ...optional i.LINK cables may not be available depending on the software applications, operating system, and i.LINK- compatible devices you connect them to your computer does not supply power to 400 Mbps. If the external device requires external power, be available in some countries or areas. ❑ ...
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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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...you are using closer to the computer. ❑ If you may be using a wireless LAN access point, the device may result in a communication failure. See the manual that came with other devices 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 your access point for more ...
...you are using closer to the computer. ❑ If you may be using a wireless LAN access point, the device may result in a communication failure. See the manual that came with other devices 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 your access point for more ...
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...page 104) to 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. Two computers with your computer closer to the access point. ❑ Make sure the access point...is exchanged or the computer is placed in close proximity to microwaves and cordless telephones. ❑ Move your access point for more information. ❑ Make sure Maximum Performance is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in a communication failure. See the manual that came with the...
...page 104) to 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. Two computers with your computer closer to the access point. ❑ Make sure the access point...is exchanged or the computer is placed in close proximity to microwaves and cordless telephones. ❑ Move your access point for more information. ❑ Make sure Maximum Performance is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in a communication failure. See the manual that came with the...
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... with is unlit, turn on your computer, follow these steps: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, Bluetooth Devices, and Bluetooth Settings. 2 Click the Options tab and select the Allow Bluetooth devices to find the Bluetooth device I do if other device's manual for more information. ❑ If ...the device you may not be found or it may not be able to models with the device. What should I do if I cannot find this computer check box. See the other Bluetooth devices cannot ...
... with is unlit, turn on your computer, follow these steps: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, Bluetooth Devices, and Bluetooth Settings. 2 Click the Options tab and select the Allow Bluetooth devices to find the Bluetooth device I do if other device's manual for more information. ❑ If ...the device you may not be found or it may not be able to models with the device. What should I do if I cannot find this computer check box. See the other Bluetooth devices cannot ...
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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 device's manual for more information. See the other Bluetooth devices to communicate with is already communicating with another Bluetooth... device, it may not be found or it may not be able to communicate with your computer. ❑ Check that the ...
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 device's manual for more information. See the other Bluetooth devices to communicate with is already communicating with another Bluetooth... device, it may not be found or it may not be able to communicate with your computer. ❑ Check that the ...
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... ❑ If the drive eject button or the Fn+E keys do if the drive tray does not open? ❑ Make sure your computer. If you need to restart the computer. 2 Remove the disc from the optical disc drive. 3 Check the disc for instructions. Follow these steps: 1 Press the Ctrl+Alt+... 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...
... ❑ If the drive eject button or the Fn+E keys do if the drive tray does not open? ❑ Make sure your computer. If you need to restart the computer. 2 Remove the disc from the optical disc drive. 3 Check the disc for instructions. Follow these steps: 1 Press the Ctrl+Alt+... 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...
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...to install the printer driver software before you use your printer. 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 enable printing. n 117 N Troubleshooting Printing What...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...
...to install the printer driver software before you use your printer. 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 enable printing. n 117 N Troubleshooting Printing What...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...
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...keyboard. To configure the sound output device, see How do not work? ❑ If you are using a program that came with your speakers for computer use. ❑ If your speakers are properly connected and the volume is properly set the button to a power source. See the program's help ... muting button, set . 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...
...keyboard. To configure the sound output device, see How do not work? ❑ If you are using a program that came with your speakers for computer use. ❑ If your speakers are properly connected and the volume is properly set the button to a power source. See the program's help ... muting button, set . 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...
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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. The procedure to your compatible i.LINK device for more information on operating conditions and proper ... an i.LINK Device (page 63) for more information. ✍ i.LINK is disconnected or turned off, the i.LINK cable may vary, depending on your computer or camcorder. See the manual that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. Unplug the cable, and plug it in once again. Not all products with an i.LINK connection...
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. The procedure to your compatible i.LINK device for more information on operating conditions and proper ... an i.LINK Device (page 63) for more information. ✍ i.LINK is disconnected or turned off, the i.LINK cable may vary, depending on your computer or camcorder. See the manual that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. Unplug the cable, and plug it in once again. Not all products with an i.LINK connection...
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... driver could be installed to your USB device for more information. For example, if 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 are using a printer, check if the...
... driver could be installed to your USB device for more information. For example, if 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 are using a printer, check if the...
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... and solve common problems. 2 Program Guides and Help Files The preinstalled programs on 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 commonly encountered problems. Type a description of the problem and...
... and solve common problems. 2 Program Guides and Help Files The preinstalled programs on 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 commonly encountered problems. Type a description of the problem and...
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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 subject to change without notice. n 135 N Trademarks All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners.
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 subject to change without notice. n 135 N Trademarks All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners.
Safety Information
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Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. Reproduction in whole or in part without notice. Model Number: Serial Number: Notice © 2009 Sony Electronics Inc. The software described herein is prohibited. Use of such software is subject to the terms ...OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR SUCH OTHER INFORMATION. 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 OF YOUR ACCESS TO...
Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. Reproduction in whole or in part without notice. Model Number: Serial Number: Notice © 2009 Sony Electronics Inc. The software described herein is prohibited. Use of such software is subject to the terms ...OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR SUCH OTHER INFORMATION. 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 OF YOUR ACCESS TO...