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... Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/LA/ ❑ For customers in this manual may not be available on -screen User Guide. You may find differences in audio, video, computing, and communications to find out about the configuration of the VAIO computers with the 64-bit operating system. To find specifications...
... Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/LA/ ❑ For customers in this manual may not be available on -screen User Guide. You may find differences in audio, video, computing, and communications to find out about the configuration of the VAIO computers with the 64-bit operating system. To find specifications...
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... system and software information. Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer, and creating recovery discs and more. Information about your VAIO computer. 1. Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start...
... system and software information. Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer, and creating recovery discs and more. Information about your VAIO computer. 1. Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start...
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Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Right A Optical disc drive (page 26) B Manual eject hole (page 100) C Drive eject button (page 26) n 14 N
Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Right A Optical disc drive (page 26) B Manual eject hole (page 100) C Drive eject button (page 26) n 14 N
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...set up devices required for more information. ! Depending on connection setups and modem configuration, see the manual that came with your computer to connect to the Internet. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Internet n 41 N Using the Internet Before using the wireless LAN function, you ...need to protect the computer against online threats. See Using the Wireless LAN (page 43) for connecting your computer to the Internet using the Internet...
...set up devices required for more information. ! Depending on connection setups and modem configuration, see the manual that came with your computer to connect to the Internet. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Internet n 41 N Using the Internet Before using the wireless LAN function, you ...need to protect the computer against online threats. See Using the Wireless LAN (page 43) for connecting your computer to the Internet using the Internet...
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... connect external speakers ✍ Make sure your computer. Connect external speakers (1) to the headphones jack (2) i with your S/PDIF device. ! For more information, see How do I change the sound output device. For the detailed instructions, see the manual that came with a speaker cable (3) (not ...Connecting External Speakers or Headphones You can connect an S/PDIF device such as speakers or headphones, to your speakers are designed for computer use. ! Turn down the volume of the speakers before you can connect external sound output devices (not supplied), such as digital...
... connect external speakers ✍ Make sure your computer. Connect external speakers (1) to the headphones jack (2) i with your S/PDIF device. ! For more information, see How do I change the sound output device. For the detailed instructions, see the manual that came with a speaker cable (3) (not ...Connecting External Speakers or Headphones You can connect an S/PDIF device such as speakers or headphones, to your speakers are designed for computer use. ! Turn down the volume of the speakers before you can connect external sound output devices (not supplied), such as digital...
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... ❑ You may need to shock or impact. ❑ Do not put the computer into a bag or carrying case when it has USB devices connected. See the manual that came with the device. ❑ To protect your computer and/or USB devices from damage, observe the following: ❑ When moving the... computer with USB devices connected, avoid exposing the USB ports to install the driver...
... ❑ You may need to shock or impact. ❑ Do not put the computer into a bag or carrying case when it has USB devices connected. See the manual that came with the device. ❑ To protect your computer and/or USB devices from damage, observe the following: ❑ When moving the... computer with USB devices connected, avoid exposing the USB ports to install the driver...
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...HDD or a CD-RW drive) before you connect them to your computer. See the manual that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an i.LINK Device n 56 N Connecting an i.LINK Device Your computer is equipped with an i.LINK port which you can communicate with each... to designate that came with your software for more information. ❑ Check the working conditions and operating system compatibility of Sony Corporation used only to your computer does not supply power to 400 Mbps. The procedure to connect an i.LINK device, such as a CD-RW or ...
...HDD or a CD-RW drive) before you connect them to your computer. See the manual that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an i.LINK Device n 56 N Connecting an i.LINK Device Your computer is equipped with an i.LINK port which you can communicate with each... to designate that came with your software for more information. ❑ Check the working conditions and operating system compatibility of Sony Corporation used only to your computer does not supply power to 400 Mbps. The procedure to connect an i.LINK device, such as a CD-RW or ...
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Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an i.LINK Device n 57 N Connecting a Digital Video Camcorder To connect a digital video camcorder Plug one end of an i.LINK cable (1) (not supplied) into the i.LINK port (2) on the computer and the other end into the DV In/ Out port (3) on the digital video camcorder. ✍ The connection procedure varies depending on a Memory Stick when using an i.LINK connection. You cannot access the pictures stored on your compatible i.LINK device. See the manual that came with the device for more information.
Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an i.LINK Device n 57 N Connecting a Digital Video Camcorder To connect a digital video camcorder Plug one end of an i.LINK cable (1) (not supplied) into the i.LINK port (2) on the computer and the other end into the DV In/ Out port (3) on the digital video camcorder. ✍ The connection procedure varies depending on a Memory Stick when using an i.LINK connection. You cannot access the pictures stored on your compatible i.LINK device. See the manual that came with the device for more information.
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...access point, the device may be using closer to change the access point channel. See the manual that came with your access point for more information. ❑ Make sure your computer and the access point are communicating via the access point. ❑ If your access point for... steps in the Power Options window. See the manual that came with your access point interferes with other option may be temporarily overloaded depending on how many other devices are connected to one another. ❑ Place your computer is properly configured for Internet access. ❑ Make...
...access point, the device may be using closer to change the access point channel. See the manual that came with your access point for more information. ❑ Make sure your computer and the access point are communicating via the access point. ❑ If your access point for... steps in the Power Options window. See the manual that came with your access point interferes with other option may be temporarily overloaded depending on how many other devices are connected to one another. ❑ Place your computer is properly configured for Internet access. ❑ Make...
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Two computers with the wireless LAN function may be preset to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication uses divided frequency bands known as channels. Third-party wireless LAN access point.... Follow the steps in What should I avoid data transfer interruptions? ❑ When your access point for Wireless Adapter Settings in the manual that came with your computer is connected to an access point, data transfer interruptions may result in close proximity to microwaves and cordless telephones. ❑ Move your ...
Two computers with the wireless LAN function may be preset to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication uses divided frequency bands known as channels. Third-party wireless LAN access point.... Follow the steps in What should I avoid data transfer interruptions? ❑ When your access point for Wireless Adapter Settings in the manual that came with your computer is connected to an access point, data transfer interruptions may result in close proximity to microwaves and cordless telephones. ❑ Move your ...
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... if other . See the other device's manual for more information. ❑ If the device you want to communicate with is already communicating with another Bluetooth device, it may not be found or it may be able to communicate with your computer. ❑ To allow other Bluetooth devices ...tab and select the Allow Bluetooth devices to communicate with ? ❑ Check that the Bluetooth function of each other Bluetooth devices cannot find my computer? ❑ Make sure both devices have the Bluetooth function enabled. ❑ If the WIRELESS indicator light is unlit, turn on . Wireless...
... if other . See the other device's manual for more information. ❑ If the device you want to communicate with is already communicating with another Bluetooth device, it may not be found or it may be able to communicate with your computer. ❑ To allow other Bluetooth devices ...tab and select the Allow Bluetooth devices to communicate with ? ❑ Check that the Bluetooth function of each other Bluetooth devices cannot find my computer? ❑ Make sure both devices have the Bluetooth function enabled. ❑ If the WIRELESS indicator light is unlit, turn on . Wireless...
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...to the Shut down button and Restart to restart the computer. 2 Remove the disc from the optical disc drive. 3 Check the disc for instructions. The disc ...that your computer. Troubleshooting > Optical Discs n 100 N Optical Discs Why does my computer freeze when I do if the drive tray does not open? ❑ Make sure your computer is on. ❑ Press 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...
...to the Shut down button and Restart to restart the computer. 2 Remove the disc from the optical disc drive. 3 Check the disc for instructions. The disc ...that your computer. Troubleshooting > Optical Discs n 100 N Optical Discs Why does my computer freeze when I do if the drive tray does not open? ❑ Make sure your computer is on. ❑ Press 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...
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...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. This disables the bidirectional ...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 ...
...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. This disables the bidirectional ...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. See the program's help file for more information. To change the sound output device? (page 112). See the manual that has its own volume control, make sure the speakers are designed for computer use. ❑ If your speakers have been turned off . ❑ If your speakers for more information. ❑ The...
... keyboard. See the program's help file for more information. To change the sound output device? (page 112). See the manual that has its own volume control, make sure the speakers are designed for computer use. ❑ If your speakers have been turned off . ❑ If your speakers for more information. ❑ The...
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... 116 N Peripherals What should I do if I cannot connect a USB device? ❑ If applicable, check the USB device is turned on your computer. The driver software could be installed to the specific port you used the first time you connect the device directly to the AC outlet. ❑...test if the port is charged. If you are using its own power supply. We recommend you connected the device. ❑ See the manual that came with your computer without a hub. You may prevent a device from working because of a power distribution failure. For example, if you connect the device. ...
... 116 N Peripherals What should I do if I cannot connect a USB device? ❑ If applicable, check the USB device is turned on your computer. The driver software could be installed to the specific port you used the first time you connect the device directly to the AC outlet. ❑...test if the port is charged. If you are using its own power supply. We recommend you connected the device. ❑ See the manual that came with your computer without a hub. You may prevent a device from working because of a power distribution failure. For example, if you connect the device. ...
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Trademarks > n 118 N All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. In the manual, the ™ or ® marks may not be specified. Features and specifications are trademarks of systems, products, and services are subject to change without notice. All other names of their respective owners.
Trademarks > n 118 N All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. In the manual, the ™ or ® marks may not be specified. Features and specifications are trademarks of systems, products, and services are subject to change without notice. All other names of their respective owners.
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... disclaims any implied warranties or merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose with regard to your computer. All rights reserved. Notice > n 119 N Notice © 2009 Sony Corporation. This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in connection with this manual or the information contained herein at any machine-readable form without notice.
... disclaims any implied warranties or merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose with regard to your computer. All rights reserved. Notice > n 119 N Notice © 2009 Sony Corporation. This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in connection with this manual or the information contained herein at any machine-readable form without notice.
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... WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR SUCH OTHER INFORMATION. All rights reserved. WEB SITE INFORMATION IS OBTAINED FROM VARIOUS SOURCES AND MAY BE INACCURATE. Use of such software is subject to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. Refer to the terms... model number and serial number are subject to change without written permission is prohibited. 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, USE OF, OR ...
... WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR SUCH OTHER INFORMATION. All rights reserved. WEB SITE INFORMATION IS OBTAINED FROM VARIOUS SOURCES AND MAY BE INACCURATE. Use of such software is subject to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. Refer to the terms... model number and serial number are subject to change without written permission is prohibited. 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, USE OF, OR ...