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...items may look slightly different from those of your computer, visit the Sony online support web site at the following URLs: ❑ For customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ❑ For customers in Canada http://sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-... American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA ❑ For customers in audio, video, computing, and communications 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 on -screen...
...items may look slightly different from those of your computer, visit the Sony online support web site at the following URLs: ❑ For customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ❑ For customers in Canada http://sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-... American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA ❑ For customers in audio, video, computing, and communications 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 on -screen...
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... Guide - On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support - VAIO User Guide (This manual) - Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Safety guidelines and owner information. 2. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n5 N Finding More about Your VAIO Computer This section provides support information about restoring individual...
... Guide - On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support - VAIO User Guide (This manual) - Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Safety guidelines and owner information. 2. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n5 N Finding More about Your VAIO Computer This section provides support information about restoring individual...
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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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... Wireless LAN (page 47) for example a USB telephone modem, a DSL modem, or a cable modem, to your computer to connect to protect the computer against online threats. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Internet n 45 N Using the Internet Before using the Internet, you need to sign up with an ...to the Internet. When 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 ISP: ❑ Fiber to the Home (FTTH) ❑ Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) ❑ Cable modem ❑...
... Wireless LAN (page 47) for example a USB telephone modem, a DSL modem, or a cable modem, to your computer to connect to protect the computer against online threats. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Internet n 45 N Using the Internet Before using the Internet, you need to sign up with an ...to the Internet. When 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 ISP: ❑ Fiber to the Home (FTTH) ❑ Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) ❑ Cable modem ❑...
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... the sound output device? (page 114). For the detailed instructions, see the manual that came with a speaker cable (3) (not supplied). Turn down the volume of your speakers are designed for computer use. ! To hear sound from the S/PDIF device connected to the OPTICAL ...OUT port, you turn them on. To connect external speakers ✍ Make sure your computer. Connect external speakers (1) to the headphones jack (2) i with your computer. For more information, see How do I change the sound output device. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting External...
... the sound output device? (page 114). For the detailed instructions, see the manual that came with a speaker cable (3) (not supplied). Turn down the volume of your speakers are designed for computer use. ! To hear sound from the S/PDIF device connected to the OPTICAL ...OUT port, you turn them on. To connect external speakers ✍ Make sure your computer. Connect external speakers (1) to the headphones jack (2) i with your computer. For more information, see How do I change the sound output device. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting External...
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...documents. ❑ For information on how 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 computer with the USB device for more information. ❑ Be sure to shock or ...impact. ❑ Do not put the computer into a bag or carrying case when it has...
...documents. ❑ For information on how 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 computer with the USB device for more information. ❑ Be sure to shock or ...impact. ❑ Do not put the computer into a bag or carrying case when it has...
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... such as a digital video camcorder. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony Corporation used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. See the manual that came with your computer does not supply power to an external device. Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC ...peripherals to your computer. If the external device requires external power, be sure to connect it...
... such as a digital video camcorder. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony Corporation used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. See the manual that came with your computer does not supply power to an external device. Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC ...peripherals to your computer. If the external device requires external power, be sure to connect it...
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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. 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.
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...is selected 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 other access points, change the settings. See the manual that came with other option may result in a communication... failure. See the manual that came with your access point ...
...is selected 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 other access points, change the settings. See the manual that came with other option may result in a communication... failure. See the manual that came with your access point ...
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... cordless telephones. ❑ Move your access point for Wireless Adapter Settings in the Power Options window. See the manual that came with your computer closer to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication uses divided frequency bands known as channels.... channels may be preset to the access point. ❑ Make sure the access point connection is placed in the manual that came with your computer is connected to an access point, data transfer interruptions may result in What should I change the settings. Why does...
... cordless telephones. ❑ Move your access point for Wireless Adapter Settings in the Power Options window. See the manual that came with your computer closer to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication uses divided frequency bands known as channels.... channels may be preset to the access point. ❑ Make sure the access point connection is placed in the manual that came with your computer is connected to an access point, data transfer interruptions may result in What should I change the settings. Why does...
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What should 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 already communicating with another Bluetooth device, it may not be found...; Make sure both devices have the Bluetooth function enabled. ❑ Make sure the WIRELESS switch is on and the WIRELESS indicator light is on 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 ...
What should 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 already communicating with another Bluetooth device, it may not be found...; Make sure both devices have the Bluetooth function enabled. ❑ Make sure the WIRELESS switch is on and the WIRELESS indicator light is on 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 ...
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... to clean the disc, see Discs (page 77) for dirt or damage. Troubleshooting > Optical Discs n 102 N Optical Discs Why does my computer freeze when I 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... should I try 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 . ❑ Press the drive eject button or the Fn+E keys. ❑ If the drive eject button or the Fn+E keys do if ...
... to clean the disc, see Discs (page 77) for dirt or damage. Troubleshooting > Optical Discs n 102 N Optical Discs Why does my computer freeze when I 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... should I try 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 . ❑ Press the drive eject button or the Fn+E keys. ❑ If the drive eject button or the Fn+E keys do if ...
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... 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 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. Follow these steps: 1...
... 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 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. Follow these steps: 1...
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... keep pressing the button to turn up loud enough to a power source. See the manual that has its own volume control, make sure the speakers are connected to hear sound. ❑ Make sure your speakers are designed for computer use. ❑ If your speakers have been incorrectly configured. To change the sound...
... keep pressing the button to turn up loud enough to a power source. See the manual that has its own volume control, make sure the speakers are connected to hear sound. ❑ Make sure your speakers are designed for computer use. ❑ If your speakers have been incorrectly configured. To change the sound...
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... n 118 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. ❑ Try connecting a simple, low-powered... device such as a mouse to install software before you connected the device. ❑ See the manual that came with your computer without a hub. For example, if you connect the device directly to the AC outlet. ❑ Try using another USB port on ...
... n 118 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. ❑ Try connecting a simple, low-powered... device such as a mouse to install software before you connected the device. ❑ See the manual that came with your computer without a hub. For example, if you connect the device directly to the AC outlet. ❑ Try using another USB port on ...
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All other trademarks are trademarks of systems, products, and services are subject to change without notice. In the manual, the ™ or ® marks may not be specified. Trademarks > n 120 N Dolby is a registered trademark of their respective owners. All other names of their respective owners. Features and specifications are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
All other trademarks are trademarks of systems, products, and services are subject to change without notice. In the manual, the ™ or ® marks may not be specified. Trademarks > n 120 N Dolby is a registered trademark of their respective owners. All other names of their respective owners. Features and specifications are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
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... the software described herein, in whole or in connection with regard to this manual, the software, or such other information contained herein or the use thereof. Sony Corporation reserves the right to your computer. Sony Corporation is governed by the terms of your computer failure or repair undertaken to make any particular purpose with this...
... the software described herein, in whole or in connection with regard to this manual, the software, or such other information contained herein or the use thereof. Sony Corporation reserves the right to your computer. Sony Corporation is governed by the terms of your computer failure or repair undertaken to make any particular purpose with this...
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...EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR SUCH OTHER INFORMATION. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC. COPIES OF COPYRIGHTED INFORMATION MAY ONLY BE MADE FOR LEGALLY PERMISSIBLE PURPOSES. The software...may not be identical to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. Software specifications are located on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of your Sony Service Center. Reproduction in whole or in a secure location. Record the ...
...EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR SUCH OTHER INFORMATION. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC. COPIES OF COPYRIGHTED INFORMATION MAY ONLY BE MADE FOR LEGALLY PERMISSIBLE PURPOSES. The software...may not be identical to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. Software specifications are located on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of your Sony Service Center. Reproduction in whole or in a secure location. Record the ...