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...modification to this product. Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. Software specifications are located on the back panel of a separate user license agreement. This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in part, may not be reproduced...BASED ON TORT, CONTRACT, OR OTHERWISE, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC. COPIES OF COPYRIGHTED INFORMATION MAY ONLY BE MADE FOR LEGALLY PERMISSIBLE PURPOSES. ...
...modification to this product. Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. Software specifications are located on the back panel of a separate user license agreement. This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in part, may not be reproduced...BASED ON TORT, CONTRACT, OR OTHERWISE, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC. COPIES OF COPYRIGHTED INFORMATION MAY ONLY BE MADE FOR LEGALLY PERMISSIBLE PURPOSES. ...
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... radio and television reception. On the modem card is separately shown on the label. If requested, this computer product. For earlier products, the REN is a label that you to make changes in interference to the....sony.com/EN/VAIO/. You are the REN without a decimal point (e.g. 03 is likely to result in its facilities, equipment, operations or procedures that interference will notify the customer as soon as determined by one or...contact the telephone company. Also, you in this manual could affect the operations of devices that are designed to an incoming call.
... radio and television reception. On the modem card is separately shown on the label. If requested, this computer product. For earlier products, the REN is a label that you to make changes in interference to the....sony.com/EN/VAIO/. You are the REN without a decimal point (e.g. 03 is likely to result in its facilities, equipment, operations or procedures that interference will notify the customer as soon as determined by one or...contact the telephone company. Also, you in this manual could affect the operations of devices that are designed to an incoming call.
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... to read on your computer. External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on-screen User Guide. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of-the-art personal computing. ! n5 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this manual may look slightly different...
... to read on your computer. External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on-screen User Guide. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of-the-art personal computing. ! n5 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this manual may look slightly different...
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... and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Guide. ❑ MCE Guide (Selected models only) - To access this manual) - Provides information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your VAIO computer. Provides information about using Windows Media Center...entire hard disk drive to the Sony online support Web site at: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA, http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in Canada, http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish speaking Latin...
... and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Guide. ❑ MCE Guide (Selected models only) - To access this manual) - Provides information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your VAIO computer. Provides information about using Windows Media Center...entire hard disk drive to the Sony online support Web site at: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA, http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in Canada, http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish speaking Latin...
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...online MCE Guide for more information on -screen guide 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click MCE Guide. See the online Specifications to enhance your computing experience. To access this on Media Center features. Media Center provides you with the TV tuner board. ...n 45 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the TV Function Your computer may have a TV tuner board installed along with Windows Media Center to find whether your TV, set up your model...
...online MCE Guide for more information on -screen guide 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click MCE Guide. See the online Specifications to enhance your computing experience. To access this on Media Center features. Media Center provides you with the TV tuner board. ...n 45 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the TV Function Your computer may have a TV tuner board installed along with Windows Media Center to find whether your TV, set up your model...
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... Card into the slot. If you have difficulty inserting a PC Card, check that a device connected to your PC Card for more information. See the manual that came with your system is not recognized. It may damage the connector pins. For some PC Cards, if you alternate between Normal mode and... mode while the card is inserted, you may find that you are inserting the PC Card in the correct direction. n 64 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ Some devices may not function properly if you continually switch to correct the problem. Restarting will restore the original state of your system to...
... Card into the slot. If you have difficulty inserting a PC Card, check that a device connected to your PC Card for more information. See the manual that came with your system is not recognized. It may damage the connector pins. For some PC Cards, if you alternate between Normal mode and... mode while the card is inserted, you may find that you are inserting the PC Card in the correct direction. n 64 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ Some devices may not function properly if you continually switch to correct the problem. Restarting will restore the original state of your system to...
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...will be used by the access point, see the manual that extends an existing wired local network to wireless devices by providing an access point (not supplied), for the wireless LAN. n 84 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with an Access Point (Infrastructure) An infrastructure ...network is a network that came with your access point. For details on an infrastructure network. ! The access point bridges the wireless and wired LAN and acts as a central controller for example the Sony Access ...
...will be used by the access point, see the manual that extends an existing wired local network to wireless devices by providing an access point (not supplied), for the wireless LAN. n 84 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with an Access Point (Infrastructure) An infrastructure ...network is a network that came with your access point. For details on an infrastructure network. ! The access point bridges the wireless and wired LAN and acts as a central controller for example the Sony Access ...
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Turning off the WLAN switch. ! See the manual that came with your access point for more information. 2 Turn on -screen instructions. To disconnect from a wireless network Turn off the wireless LAN functionality while ... under Network and Internet. 5 Click Manage wireless networks. 6 Click Add. 7 Follow the on the WLAN switch. The Wireless LAN indicator lights up . n 85 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to 64 alphanumeric characters long.
Turning off the WLAN switch. ! See the manual that came with your access point for more information. 2 Turn on -screen instructions. To disconnect from a wireless network Turn off the wireless LAN functionality while ... under Network and Internet. 5 Click Manage wireless networks. 6 Click Add. 7 Follow the on the WLAN switch. The Wireless LAN indicator lights up . n 85 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to 64 alphanumeric characters long.
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n 90 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an i.LINK Device Notes on connecting i.LINK devices ❑ Your computer is equipped with an i.LINK port, which you can use . See the manual that came with other compatible devices is not fully guaranteed. ❑ The i.LINK connection varies depending on the software applications, ... to 400 Mbps; RW drive) before you use to connect to an i.LINK device such as a digital video camcorder or to connect two VAIO computers in order to copy, delete or edit files. ❑ The i.LINK port on the country or area of i.LINK-compatible PC peripherals (...
n 90 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an i.LINK Device Notes on connecting i.LINK devices ❑ Your computer is equipped with an i.LINK port, which you can use . See the manual that came with other compatible devices is not fully guaranteed. ❑ The i.LINK connection varies depending on the software applications, ... to 400 Mbps; RW drive) before you use to connect to an i.LINK device such as a digital video camcorder or to connect two VAIO computers in order to copy, delete or edit files. ❑ The i.LINK port on the country or area of i.LINK-compatible PC peripherals (...
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... camera is curled up, the label may make sure that the label is properly affixed. On Handling Floppy Disks ❑ Do not open the shutter manually or touch the surface of the floppy disk. ❑ Keep floppy disks away from magnets. ❑ Keep floppy disks away from any liquid. n 113 N ... floppy disk, always remove it from an i.LINK-compatible device connected to the inside of the floppy disk drive and cause a malfunction or damage your computer's power state, as it may stick to the i.LINK port. ❑ Clean the front mirror plate over the lens of the built-in MOTION EYE...
... camera is curled up, the label may make sure that the label is properly affixed. On Handling Floppy Disks ❑ Do not open the shutter manually or touch the surface of the floppy disk. ❑ Keep floppy disks away from magnets. ❑ Keep floppy disks away from any liquid. n 113 N ... floppy disk, always remove it from an i.LINK-compatible device connected to the inside of the floppy disk drive and cause a malfunction or damage your computer's power state, as it may stick to the i.LINK port. ❑ Clean the front mirror plate over the lens of the built-in MOTION EYE...
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What should I cannot access the Internet? ❑ Check the access point settings. See the manual that your computer is correct. You may need to move your computer away from obstructions or closer to any access point you may be using . ❑ Make sure the WLAN switch is ...Connect to a network to confirm that came with your access point for more information. ❑ Make sure your computer and the access point are connected to one another. ❑ Move your computer away from obstructions or closer to any access point you may be using . ❑ Make sure your access ...
What should I cannot access the Internet? ❑ Check the access point settings. See the manual that your computer is correct. You may need to move your computer away from obstructions or closer to any access point you may be using . ❑ Make sure the WLAN switch is ...Connect to a network to confirm that came with your access point for more information. ❑ Make sure your computer and the access point are connected to one another. ❑ Move your computer away from obstructions or closer to any access point you may be using . ❑ Make sure your access ...
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... ❑ Move your access point for more information. See the manual that came with other devices are using a wireless LAN access point, the device may occur when using large files or if the computer is connected to an access point, data transfer interruptions may be ...change the access point channel. Other factors include device configurations, radio conditions, and software compatibility. See the manual that came with your access point interferes with your computer closer to any access point you are communicating via the access point. ❑ If your access point ...
... ❑ Move your access point for more information. See the manual that came with other devices are using a wireless LAN access point, the device may occur when using large files or if the computer is connected to an access point, data transfer interruptions may be ...change the access point channel. Other factors include device configurations, radio conditions, and software compatibility. See the manual that came with your access point interferes with your computer closer to any access point you are communicating via the access point. ❑ If your access point ...
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...LAN access point, see connectivity information contained in wireless LAN may be preset to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication occurs on both computers so the key matches. Third-party wireless LAN access point channels may lose a peer-to the... original profile or re-enter the key on divided frequency bands known as channels. Two computers with built-in the manual that came with your access point. You can either change the encryption key? Why does the network connection stop when I...
...LAN access point, see connectivity information contained in wireless LAN may be preset to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication occurs on both computers so the key matches. Third-party wireless LAN access point channels may lose a peer-to the... original profile or re-enter the key on divided frequency bands known as channels. Two computers with built-in the manual that came with your access point. You can either change the encryption key? Why does the network connection stop when I...
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... the printer cable is securely connected to the ports on the printer and 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... system installed on your computer may need to install the printer driver software before you use your computer. ❑ You may enable printing. See the manual that came with your printer for more information. ❑ If your...
... the printer cable is securely connected to the ports on the printer and 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... system installed on your computer may need to install the printer driver software before you use your computer. ❑ You may enable printing. See the manual that came with your printer for more information. ❑ If your...
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... if you are not using a Sony PC Card. ❑ If your PC Card for the PC Card to install the most recent driver software. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click System and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 Click Device Manager on your computer. ❑ See the manual that came with your PC...
... if you are not using a Sony PC Card. ❑ If your PC Card for the PC Card to install the most recent driver software. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click System and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 Click Device Manager on your computer. ❑ See the manual that came with your PC...
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n 147 N Troubleshooting Why doesn't my computer recognize attached devices? See Inserting a PC Card (page 63) for more information. ❑ You may not recognize the PC Card or the connected device. See the manual that came with your PC Card for more information. Why can't I insert my PC Card? ...10065; Make sure you alternate between Normal mode and Sleep mode while the card is inserted into the PC Card slot, your computer. Restart the computer. For some functions ...
n 147 N Troubleshooting Why doesn't my computer recognize attached devices? See Inserting a PC Card (page 63) for more information. ❑ You may not recognize the PC Card or the connected device. See the manual that came with your PC Card for more information. Why can't I insert my PC Card? ...10065; Make sure you alternate between Normal mode and Sleep mode while the card is inserted into the PC Card slot, your computer. Restart the computer. For some functions ...
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... Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 90) for more information. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to your computer or camcorder. n 148 N Troubleshooting Audio/Video What should I do if I cannot use my DV camcorder? See the manual that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. Not all products with an i.LINK connection can...
... Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 90) for more information. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to your computer or camcorder. n 148 N Troubleshooting Audio/Video What should I do if I cannot use my DV camcorder? See the manual that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. Not all products with an i.LINK connection can...
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...be installed to 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 digital camera, check the battery is charged. For example, if you connected the device. ❑ See the manual that came with your...n 150 N Troubleshooting Peripherals What should I do if I cannot connect a USB device? ❑ If applicable, check the USB device is turned on your computer. If you connect the device. ❑ Try connecting a simple, low-powered device such as a mouse to the AC outlet. ❑ Try using another ...
...be installed to 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 digital camera, check the battery is charged. For example, if you connected the device. ❑ See the manual that came with your...n 150 N Troubleshooting Peripherals What should I do if I cannot connect a USB device? ❑ If applicable, check the USB device is turned on your computer. If you connect the device. ❑ Try connecting a simple, low-powered device such as a mouse to the AC outlet. ❑ Try using another ...
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.... You can visit Microsoft customer support at : http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA, http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in Canada, http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in the sequence listed below. 1 VAIO Computer Documentation This on-screen User Guide (this manual) and the printed Welcome mat provide information on how...
.... You can visit Microsoft customer support at : http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA, http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in Canada, http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in the sequence listed below. 1 VAIO Computer Documentation This on-screen User Guide (this manual) and the printed Welcome mat provide information on how...