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... different from those of your computer. External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide a state-of-the-art personal computing experience. ! Before Use > n4 N Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this manual may not be available...
... different from those of your computer. External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide a state-of-the-art personal computing experience. ! Before Use > n4 N Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this manual may not be available...
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..., system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. You can find the answers you need. Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer. Safety guidelines and owner information. 2. To access Help and...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. VAIO User Guide (This manual) - Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n5 N Finding More about Your VAIO Computer This ...
..., system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. You can find the answers you need. Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer. Safety guidelines and owner information. 2. To access Help and...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. VAIO User Guide (This manual) - Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n5 N Finding More about Your VAIO Computer This ...
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Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Right A Optical disc drive (page 28) B Manual eject hole (page 102) C Drive eject button (page 28) n 14 N
Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Right A Optical disc drive (page 28) B Manual eject hole (page 102) C Drive eject button (page 28) n 14 N
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... using the Internet, you need to sign up with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) and set up devices required for connecting your modem. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Internet n 45 N Using the Internet Before using the wireless LAN function, you need to the Internet. The following types of Internet connection services... modem, to your ISP, you may be sure to take appropriate security measures to the Internet. Depending on connection setups and modem configuration, see the manual that came with your computer to connect to set up the wireless LAN network.
... using the Internet, you need to sign up with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) and set up devices required for connecting your modem. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Internet n 45 N Using the Internet Before using the wireless LAN function, you need to the Internet. The following types of Internet connection services... modem, to your ISP, you may be sure to take appropriate security measures to the Internet. Depending on connection setups and modem configuration, see the manual that came with your computer to connect to set up the wireless LAN network.
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...or Headphones You can connect an S/PDIF device such as speakers or headphones, to your speakers are designed for computer use. ! Connect external speakers (1) to the headphones jack (2) i with your S/PDIF device. ! For... the sound output device. To connect external speakers ✍ Make sure your computer. Turn down the volume of your computer is capable of outputting digital signals through the OPTICAL OUT port, you can ...need to the OPTICAL OUT port, you turn them on. Since your computer. To hear sound from the S/PDIF device connected to change the sound output device?...
...or Headphones You can connect an S/PDIF device such as speakers or headphones, to your speakers are designed for computer use. ! Connect external speakers (1) to the headphones jack (2) i with your S/PDIF device. ! For... the sound output device. To connect external speakers ✍ Make sure your computer. Turn down the volume of your computer is capable of outputting digital signals through the OPTICAL OUT port, you can ...need to the OPTICAL OUT port, you turn them on. Since your computer. To hear sound from the S/PDIF device connected to change the sound output device?...
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... Devices > Connecting a USB Device n 58 N Notes on how 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 USB device for more information. ❑ Be sure to use a USB printer compatible with your...; You may need to install the driver software supplied with USB devices connected, avoid exposing the USB ports to remove a USB device, see the manual that came with the device. ❑ To protect your computer and/or USB devices from damage, observe the following: ❑ When moving the...
... Devices > Connecting a USB Device n 58 N Notes on how 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 USB device for more information. ❑ Be sure to use a USB printer compatible with your...; You may need to install the driver software supplied with USB devices connected, avoid exposing the USB ports to remove a USB device, see the manual that came with the device. ❑ To protect your computer and/or USB devices from damage, observe the following: ❑ When moving the...
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...system compatibility of i.LINK-compatible PC peripherals (for more information on the software applications, operating system, and i.LINK- See the manual that came with your computer. compatible devices you use to connect an i.LINK device, such as a CD-RW or hard disk drive, confirm their ... . However, the actual transfer rate depends on the transfer rate of Sony Corporation used only to 400 Mbps. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an i.LINK Device n 59 N Connecting an i.LINK Device Your computer is equipped with an i.LINK port which you can communicate with each other...
...system compatibility of i.LINK-compatible PC peripherals (for more information on the software applications, operating system, and i.LINK- See the manual that came with your computer. compatible devices you use to connect an i.LINK device, such as a CD-RW or hard disk drive, confirm their ... . However, the actual transfer rate depends on the transfer rate of Sony Corporation used only to 400 Mbps. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an i.LINK Device n 59 N Connecting an i.LINK Device Your computer is equipped with an i.LINK port which you can communicate with each other...
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Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an i.LINK Device n 60 N Connecting a Digital Video Camcorder To connect a digital video camcorder Plug one end of "Memory Stick" in the digital video camcorder via an i.LINK connection. You cannot access the contents 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 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 60 N Connecting a Digital Video Camcorder To connect a digital video camcorder Plug one end of "Memory Stick" in the digital video camcorder via an i.LINK connection. You cannot access the contents 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 your compatible i.LINK device. See the manual that came with the device for more information.
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... change the access point channel. Follow the steps in What should I cannot access the Internet? ❑ Check the access point settings. 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...
... change the access point channel. Follow the steps in What should I cannot access the Internet? ❑ Check the access point settings. 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...
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...Third-party wireless LAN access point channels may be preset to the original profile or re-enter the key on both computers so the key matches. See the manual that came with your access point. Why does the network connection stop when I avoid data transfer interruptions? ❑...the encryption key is changed. Troubleshooting > Networking n 98 N How do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point? (page 96) to change the encryption key back to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication uses divided ...
...Third-party wireless LAN access point channels may be preset to the original profile or re-enter the key on both computers so the key matches. See the manual that came with your access point. Why does the network connection stop when I avoid data transfer interruptions? ❑...the encryption key is changed. Troubleshooting > Networking n 98 N How do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point? (page 96) to change the encryption key back to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication uses divided ...
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... manual for more information. ❑ If the device you want to communicate with your computer, follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Devices and Printers. 2 Right-click the Bluetooth device icon and click Bluetooth settings. 3 Click the Options tab and select the Allow Bluetooth devices to find my computer...is already communicating with another Bluetooth device, it may not be found or it may not be able to communicate with your computer. ❑ Your computer and the device may be too far apart. What should I want to communicate with is on. Troubleshooting > Bluetooth Technology n...
... manual for more information. ❑ If the device you want to communicate with your computer, follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Devices and Printers. 2 Right-click the Bluetooth device icon and click Bluetooth settings. 3 Click the Options tab and select the Allow Bluetooth devices to find my computer...is already communicating with another Bluetooth device, it may not be found or it may not be able to communicate with your computer. ❑ Your computer and the device may be too far apart. What should I want to communicate with is on. Troubleshooting > Bluetooth Technology n...
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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 unsaved data. 2 Remove the disc from the optical disc drive. 3 Check... tray does not open? ❑ Make sure your computer is trying to read may cause loss of the above options work, insert a thin, straight object (such as a paper clip) into the manual eject hole on the optical disc drive. ❑ Try restarting your computer with the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys may be dirty...
...; 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 unsaved data. 2 Remove the disc from the optical disc drive. 3 Check... tray does not open? ❑ Make sure your computer is trying to read may cause loss of the above options work, insert a thin, straight object (such as a paper clip) into the manual eject hole on the optical disc drive. ❑ Try restarting your computer with the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys may be dirty...
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...the 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 ... Click the Ports tab. 4 Click to install the printer driver software before you use your computer may need to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box. 5 Click OK. See the manual that came with your printer for more information. ❑ If your printer is compatible with your...
...the 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 ... Click the Ports tab. 4 Click to install the printer driver software before you use your computer may need to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box. 5 Click OK. See the manual that came with your printer for more information. ❑ If your printer is compatible with your...
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...❑ If you are using a program that came with your speakers for more information. ❑ The volume may have a muting button, set . See the manual that has its own volume control, make sure the speakers are connected to hear sound. ❑ Check the Windows volume controls by the volume down... What should I do if I do not hear sound from the built-in speakers? (page 111). ❑ Make sure your speakers are designed for computer use. ❑ If your speakers require external power, make sure the volume control is properly set the button to off by the muting button on...
...❑ If you are using a program that came with your speakers for more information. ❑ The volume may have a muting button, set . See the manual that has its own volume control, make sure the speakers are connected to hear sound. ❑ Check the Windows volume controls by the volume down... What should I do if I do not hear sound from the built-in speakers? (page 111). ❑ Make sure your speakers are designed for computer use. ❑ If your speakers require external power, make sure the volume control is properly set the button to off by the muting button on...
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.... ❑ USB hubs may prevent a device from working because of a power distribution failure. For example, if you connected the device. ❑ See the manual that came with your computer without a hub. We recommend you connect the device. ❑ Try connecting a simple, low-powered device such as a mouse to your USB device for...
.... ❑ USB hubs may prevent a device from working because of a power distribution failure. For example, if you connected the device. ❑ See the manual that came with your computer without a hub. We recommend you connect the device. ❑ Try connecting a simple, low-powered device such as a mouse to your USB device for...
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Features and specifications are trademarks of their respective owners. In the manual, the ™ or ® marks may not be specified. All other names of Dolby Laboratories. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. Trademarks > n 120 N Dolby is a registered trademark of systems, products, and services are subject to change without notice.
Features and specifications are trademarks of their respective owners. In the manual, the ™ or ® marks may not be specified. All other names of Dolby Laboratories. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. Trademarks > n 120 N Dolby is a registered trademark of systems, products, and services are subject to change without notice.
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Notice > n 121 N Notice © 2009 Sony Corporation. Sony Corporation provides no event shall Sony Corporation be reproduced, translated, or reduced to your computer. In the manual, the ™ or ® marks are lost recordings made due to reasons including your computer failure, or when the contents of a recording are not specified. All rights reserved. The software described...
Notice > n 121 N Notice © 2009 Sony Corporation. Sony Corporation provides no event shall Sony Corporation be reproduced, translated, or reduced to your computer. In the manual, the ™ or ® marks are lost recordings made due to reasons including your computer failure, or when the contents of a recording are not specified. All rights reserved. The software described...
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... right to make any modification to any time without prior written approval. The software described herein is subject to the terms and conditions of your Sony Service Center. This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in part, may not be reproduced, translated, or reduced to this product... the space provided here, and keep in part without notice and may not be identical to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. Use of the software may not necessarily be transported or used outside the United States.
... right to make any modification to any time without prior written approval. The software described herein is subject to the terms and conditions of your Sony Service Center. This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in part, may not be reproduced, translated, or reduced to this product... the space provided here, and keep in part without notice and may not be identical to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. Use of the software may not necessarily be transported or used outside the United States.