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... different from those of -the-art personal computing experience. ! Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide a state-of your computer. External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your computer. How to find out about the configuration of this manual may not be available on -screen...
... different from those of -the-art personal computing experience. ! Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide a state-of your computer. External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your computer. How to find out about the configuration of this manual may not be available on -screen...
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... page, specifications, and system and software information. Get started with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. VAIO User Guide (This manual) - VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n5 N Finding More about Your VAIO Computer This section provides support information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and...
... page, specifications, and system and software information. Get started with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. VAIO User Guide (This manual) - VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n5 N Finding More about Your VAIO Computer This section provides support information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and...
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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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... setups and modem configuration, see the manual that came with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) and set up devices required for Internet access and how to connect your computer to the Internet, ask your ISP. ✍ To connect your computer to the Internet using the Internet, ...you need to sign up with your computer to the Internet. The following types of Internet connection services may need to connect an external modem device, for more information. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Internet n 45 N Using the Internet Before using the...
... setups and modem configuration, see the manual that came with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) and set up devices required for Internet access and how to connect your computer to the Internet, ask your ISP. ✍ To connect your computer to the Internet using the Internet, ...you need to sign up with your computer to the Internet. The following types of Internet connection services may need to connect an external modem device, for more information. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Internet n 45 N Using the Internet Before using the...
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To connect external speakers ✍ Make sure your computer. For the detailed instructions, see the manual that came with a speaker cable (3) (not supplied). Connect external speakers (1) to your computer. To hear sound from the S/PDIF device connected to the OPTICAL OUT port, you can connect ...(not supplied), such as digital headphones or an audio/video amplifier to change the sound output device? (page 114). Since your computer is capable of the speakers before you turn them on. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting External Speakers or Headphones n 56 N Connecting...
To connect external speakers ✍ Make sure your computer. For the detailed instructions, see the manual that came with a speaker cable (3) (not supplied). Connect external speakers (1) to your computer. To hear sound from the S/PDIF device connected to the OPTICAL OUT port, you can connect ...(not supplied), such as digital headphones or an audio/video amplifier to change the sound output device? (page 114). Since your computer is capable of the speakers before you turn them on. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting External Speakers or Headphones n 56 N Connecting...
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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 software supplied with your version of Windows to print... documents. ❑ For information on connecting a USB device ❑ You may need to shock or impact. ❑ Do not put the computer into a bag or carrying case when it has USB devices connected. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting a USB Device n 58 N Notes on how to remove...
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 software supplied with your version of Windows to print... documents. ❑ For information on connecting a USB device ❑ You may need to shock or impact. ❑ Do not put the computer into a bag or carrying case when it has USB devices connected. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting a USB Device n 58 N Notes on how to remove...
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... which you can use to your compatible i.LINK device for example, an HDD or a CD-RW drive) before you use. See the manual that came with your software for more information. ❑ Check the working conditions and operating system compatibility of i.LINK-compatible PC peripherals (for...to 400 Mbps. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an i.LINK Device n 59 N Connecting an i.LINK Device Your computer is equipped with each other compatible devices is a trademark of Sony Corporation used only to an external device. However, the actual transfer rate depends on the transfer rate of the ...
... which you can use to your compatible i.LINK device for example, an HDD or a CD-RW drive) before you use. See the manual that came with your software for more information. ❑ Check the working conditions and operating system compatibility of i.LINK-compatible PC peripherals (for...to 400 Mbps. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an i.LINK Device n 59 N Connecting an i.LINK Device Your computer is equipped with each other compatible devices is a trademark of Sony Corporation used only to an external device. However, the actual transfer rate depends on the transfer rate of the ...
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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. See the manual that came with the device for more information. 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.
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. See the manual that came with the device for more information. 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.
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...the steps in a communication failure. To maximize the data transfer speed, place your computer away from obstacles or move any access point you are connected to one another. ❑ Place your computer away from obstacles or move any access point you may result in What should I... and obstructions between devices and access points. Other factors include device configurations, radio conditions, and software compatibility. See the manual that came with your access point interferes with other option may be temporarily overloaded depending on how many other devices are ...
...the steps in a communication failure. To maximize the data transfer speed, place your computer away from obstacles or move any access point you are connected to one another. ❑ Place your computer away from obstacles or move any access point you may result in What should I... and obstructions between devices and access points. Other factors include device configurations, radio conditions, and software compatibility. See the manual that came with your access point interferes with other option may be temporarily overloaded depending on how many other devices are ...
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...access point. ❑ Make sure the access point connection is intact. ❑ Change the access point channel. See the manual that came with your computer is connected to an access point, data transfer interruptions may lose a peer-to change the settings. Follow the steps in ... do 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. Troubleshooting > Networking n 98 N How do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point? (page 96...
...access point. ❑ Make sure the access point connection is intact. ❑ Change the access point channel. See the manual that came with your computer is connected to an access point, data transfer interruptions may lose a peer-to change the settings. Follow the steps in ... do 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. Troubleshooting > Networking n 98 N How do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point? (page 96...
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... should I do if I want to communicate with? ❑ Check that the Bluetooth function of each other. See the other device's manual for more information. ❑ If the device you want to communicate with is lit on . Troubleshooting > Bluetooth Technology n 99 N Bluetooth... Technology What should I do if other Bluetooth devices cannot find my computer? ❑ Make sure both devices have the Bluetooth function enabled. ❑ Make sure the WIRELESS switch is on and the WIRELESS indicator ...
... should I do if I want to communicate with? ❑ Check that the Bluetooth function of each other. See the other device's manual for more information. ❑ If the device you want to communicate with is lit on . Troubleshooting > Bluetooth Technology n 99 N Bluetooth... Technology What should I do if other Bluetooth devices cannot find my computer? ❑ Make sure both devices have the Bluetooth function enabled. ❑ Make sure the WIRELESS switch is on and the WIRELESS indicator ...
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... does not open? ❑ Make sure your computer is trying to restart the computer. ! Turning off your computer. If you need 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...
... does not open? ❑ Make sure your computer is trying to restart the computer. ! Turning off your computer. If you need 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...
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...operating system installed on your computer may need to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box. 5 Click OK. This disables the bidirectional communication functions of the printer, such as data transfer, status monitoring, and remote panel. 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.
...operating system installed on your computer may need to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box. 5 Click OK. This disables the bidirectional communication functions of the printer, such as data transfer, status monitoring, and remote panel. 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.
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...turned up the volume loud enough to hear sound. ❑ Check the Windows volume controls by the volume down button on the keyboard. See the manual that has its own volume control, make sure the speakers are connected to a power source. Press the volume up button several times or keep ...pressing the button to turn up loud enough to hear sound. ❑ Make sure your speakers are designed for computer use. ❑ If your speakers have a muting button, set . Press the button once again. ❑ The volume may have been minimized by clicking the ...
...turned up the volume loud enough to hear sound. ❑ Check the Windows volume controls by the volume down button on the keyboard. See the manual that has its own volume control, make sure the speakers are connected to a power source. Press the volume up button several times or keep ...pressing the button to turn up loud enough to hear sound. ❑ Make sure your speakers are designed for computer use. ❑ If your speakers have a muting button, set . Press the button once again. ❑ The volume may have been minimized by clicking the ...
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... may prevent a device from working at all. ❑ USB hubs may need to install software before you connect the device directly to your computer without a hub. We recommend you connect the device. ❑ Try connecting a simple, low-powered device such as a mouse to the AC...of a power distribution failure. If you are using its own power supply. For example, if you connected the device. ❑ See the manual that came with your computer. Troubleshooting > Peripherals n 118 N Peripherals What should I do if I cannot connect a USB device? ❑ If applicable, check the USB...
... may prevent a device from working at all. ❑ USB hubs may need to install software before you connect the device directly to your computer without a hub. We recommend you connect the device. ❑ Try connecting a simple, low-powered device such as a mouse to the AC...of a power distribution failure. If you are using its own power supply. For example, if you connected the device. ❑ See the manual that came with your computer. Troubleshooting > Peripherals n 118 N Peripherals What should I do if I cannot connect a USB device? ❑ If applicable, check the USB...
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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. Trademarks > n 120 N Dolby is a registered trademark of Dolby Laboratories. In the manual, the ™ or ® marks may not be specified.
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. Trademarks > n 120 N Dolby is a registered trademark of Dolby Laboratories. In the manual, the ™ or ® marks may not be specified.
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... at any incidental, consequential, or special damages, whether based on tort, contract, or otherwise, arising out of your computer. Sony Corporation reserves the right to make any modification to your computer failure or repair undertaken to this manual, the software, or other information contained herein or the use thereof. All rights reserved. In the...
... at any incidental, consequential, or special damages, whether based on tort, contract, or otherwise, arising out of your computer. Sony Corporation reserves the right to make any modification to your computer failure or repair undertaken to this manual, the software, or other information contained herein or the use thereof. All rights reserved. In the...
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... of a separate user license agreement. This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in a secure location. 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 ... form without notice and may not be identical to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. 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 ...
... of a separate user license agreement. This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in a secure location. 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 ... form without notice and may not be identical to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. 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 ...