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...Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of-the-art personal computing. ! Contains safety guidelines and owner information. Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your computer.... Contains an overview of connections, setting up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - n5 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this manual may look ...
...Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of-the-art personal computing. ! Contains safety guidelines and owner information. Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your computer.... Contains an overview of connections, setting up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - n5 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this manual may look ...
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...Specifications - To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Guide. ❑ MCE Guide (Selected models only) - Contains features of your computer. To view the online Specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the original factory ...with your 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 American countries...
...Specifications - To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Guide. ❑ MCE Guide (Selected models only) - Contains features of your computer. To view the online Specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the original factory ...with your 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 American countries...
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...and Support. ❑ Manuals & Specifications Here you will find interesting and useful. n7 N Before Use Help and Support Help and Support is easy to back up and restore your operating system, system software, and your VAIO computer. Run utilities that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows ...❑ Wireless & Network Learn about wireless connections including Bluetooth Wireless technology and Wireless LAN. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to find the answers you might find the on-screen User Guide, warranty information, other Internet sites you need...
...and Support. ❑ Manuals & Specifications Here you will find interesting and useful. n7 N Before Use Help and Support Help and Support is easy to back up and restore your operating system, system software, and your VAIO computer. Run utilities that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows ...❑ Wireless & Network Learn about wireless connections including Bluetooth Wireless technology and Wireless LAN. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to find the answers you might find the on-screen User Guide, warranty information, other Internet sites you need...
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... the TV tuner board. See the on-screen MCE Guide for more information on -screen guide 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click MCE Guide. This section describes how to enhance your audio and visual experience. See the online Specifications to find whether your ... equipped with a wide range of TV, DVD, and video viewing, as well as music recording and playback. n 46 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the TV Function Your computer may have a TV tuner board installed along with Windows Media Center to set up your TV, set-top box, and other equipment.
... the TV tuner board. See the on-screen MCE Guide for more information on -screen guide 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click MCE Guide. This section describes how to enhance your audio and visual experience. See the online Specifications to find whether your ... equipped with a wide range of TV, DVD, and video viewing, as well as music recording and playback. n 46 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the TV Function Your computer may have a TV tuner board installed along with Windows Media Center to set up your TV, set-top box, and other equipment.
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... may find that you use the most recent software driver provided by the PC Card manufacturer. n 66 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ Some devices may not function properly if you continually switch to correct the problem. If you have difficulty inserting a PC Card, check that a device .... Restarting will restore the original state of your system to Normal mode from Sleep mode. Do not force a PC Card into the slot. See the manual that came with your system is inserted, you may damage the connector pins.
... may find that you use the most recent software driver provided by the PC Card manufacturer. n 66 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ Some devices may not function properly if you continually switch to correct the problem. If you have difficulty inserting a PC Card, check that a device .... Restarting will restore the original state of your system to Normal mode from Sleep mode. Do not force a PC Card into the slot. See the manual that came with your system is inserted, you may damage the connector pins.
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...N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with an Access Point (Infrastructure) An infrastructure network is a network that extends an existing wired local network to use on how to select the channel that will select which channel to wireless devices by the access point, see the manual that came with... your access point. The access point coordinates transmission and reception from multiple wireless devices within a specific range. The access point bridges the wireless and wired LAN and acts as a central controller for example the Sony Access Point. ...
...N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with an Access Point (Infrastructure) An infrastructure network is a network that extends an existing wired local network to use on how to select the channel that will select which channel to wireless devices by the access point, see the manual that came with... your access point. The access point coordinates transmission and reception from multiple wireless devices within a specific range. The access point bridges the wireless and wired LAN and acts as a central controller for example the Sony Access Point. ...
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Turning off the WLAN switch. ! The Wireless LAN indicator lights up . See the manual that came with your access point for more information. 2 Turn on -screen instructions. n 87 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to 64 alphanumeric characters long. To disconnect from a wireless network Turn off the wireless LAN functionality while accessing remote documents...
Turning off the WLAN switch. ! The Wireless LAN indicator lights up . See the manual that came with your access point for more information. 2 Turn on -screen instructions. n 87 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to 64 alphanumeric characters long. To disconnect from a wireless network Turn off the wireless LAN functionality while accessing remote documents...
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See the manual that came with an i.LINK port, which you can use . n 92 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an i.LINK Device Notes on connecting i.LINK devices ❑ Your computer is not fully guaranteed. ❑ The i.LINK connection varies depending on your computer does not supply power to external devices generally powered by i.LINK ports... information. ❑ Check the working conditions and operating system compatibility of your residency. ❑ An i.LINK connection with other compatible devices is equipped with your computer.
See the manual that came with an i.LINK port, which you can use . n 92 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an i.LINK Device Notes on connecting i.LINK devices ❑ Your computer is not fully guaranteed. ❑ The i.LINK connection varies depending on your computer does not supply power to external devices generally powered by i.LINK ports... information. ❑ Check the working conditions and operating system compatibility of your residency. ❑ An i.LINK connection with other compatible devices is equipped with your computer.
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If the lens is properly affixed. Do not let them get into the scope of the built-in MOTION EYE camera regardless of 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 ... or damage your floppy disk, always remove it off with a blower brush or a soft brush. 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 direct sunlight and other...
If the lens is properly affixed. Do not let them get into the scope of the built-in MOTION EYE camera regardless of 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 ... or damage your floppy disk, always remove it off with a blower brush or a soft brush. 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 direct sunlight and other...
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What should I cannot access the Internet? ❑ Check the access point settings. See the manual 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...
What should I cannot access the Internet? ❑ Check the access point settings. See the manual 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...
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... is the data transfer speed slow? ❑ The wireless LAN data transfer speed is intact. ❑ Change the access point channel. See the manual that came with your computer away from obstructions or closer to the access point. ❑ Make sure the access point connection is affected by distance and obstructions between...
... is the data transfer speed slow? ❑ The wireless LAN data transfer speed is intact. ❑ Change the access point channel. See the manual that came with your computer away from obstructions or closer to the access point. ❑ Make sure the access point connection is affected by distance and obstructions between...
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... bands known as channels. You can either change the encryption key? Two computers with your access point. Third-party wireless LAN access point channels may lose a peer-to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication ...occurs on both computers so the key matches. n 138 N Troubleshooting What are using a wireless LAN access point, see connectivity information contained in the manual that came with the wireless...
... bands known as channels. You can either change the encryption key? Two computers with your access point. Third-party wireless LAN access point channels may lose a peer-to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication ...occurs on both computers so the key matches. n 138 N Troubleshooting What are using a wireless LAN access point, see connectivity information contained in the manual that came with the wireless...
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... 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 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 need to install the printer driver ...
... 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 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 need to install the printer driver ...
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... should I do if my PC Card does not work , you may need to install driver software if you are not using a Sony PC Card. ❑ If your computer. ❑ See the manual that came with the Microsoft Windows operating system installed on the left pane. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel...
... should I do if my PC Card does not work , you may need to install driver software if you are not using a Sony PC Card. ❑ If your computer. ❑ See the manual that came with the Microsoft Windows operating system installed on the left pane. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel...
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... my PC Card? ❑ Make sure you alternate between Normal mode and Sleep mode while the card is inserted into the PC Card slot, your computer may not be able to use some PC Cards or some PC Cards, if you are inserting the card correctly. For some functions of the... more information. See Inserting a PC Card (page 65) for more information. ❑ You may not recognize the PC Card or the connected device. See the manual that came with your computer.
... my PC Card? ❑ Make sure you alternate between Normal mode and Sleep mode while the card is inserted into the PC Card slot, your computer may not be able to use some PC Cards or some PC Cards, if you are inserting the card correctly. For some functions of the... more information. See Inserting a PC Card (page 65) for more information. ❑ You may not recognize the PC Card or the connected device. See the manual that came with your computer.
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...152 N Troubleshooting Audio/Video What should I do I cannot use my DV camcorder? Unplug the connectors, and plug them in again. See the manual that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. To turn off , the i.LINK cable may vary, depending on a software application, an operating ...Windows startup sound? See Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 92) for more information. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to your computer or camcorder. Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to designate that came with each other. If the message appears to indicate DV...
...152 N Troubleshooting Audio/Video What should I do I cannot use my DV camcorder? Unplug the connectors, and plug them in again. See the manual that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. To turn off , the i.LINK cable may vary, depending on a software application, an operating ...Windows startup sound? See Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 92) for more information. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to your computer or camcorder. Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to designate that came with each other. If the message appears to indicate DV...
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...may prevent a device from working at all. ❑ USB hubs may need to install software before you connected the device. ❑ See the manual that came with your computer. n 154 N Troubleshooting Peripherals What should I do if I cannot connect a USB device? ❑ If applicable, check the USB device is ... port you used the first time you connect the device. ❑ Try connecting a simple, low-powered device such as a mouse to your computer without a hub. For example, if you are using a digital camera, check if the battery is turned on your USB device for more information...
...may prevent a device from working at all. ❑ USB hubs may need to install software before you connected the device. ❑ See the manual that came with your computer. n 154 N Troubleshooting Peripherals What should I do if I cannot connect a USB device? ❑ If applicable, check the USB device is ... port you used the first time you connect the device. ❑ Try connecting a simple, low-powered device such as a mouse to your computer without a hub. For example, if you are using a digital camera, check if the battery is turned on your USB device for more information...
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... the sequence listed below. 1 VAIO Computer Documentation This on-screen User Guide (this manual) and the printed Welcome mat provide information on how to maximize your computer's capabilities and solve common problems. 2 Program Guides and Help Files The preinstalled programs on your VAIO computer and the preinstalled software. You can visit the Sony online support Web site...
... the sequence listed below. 1 VAIO Computer Documentation This on-screen User Guide (this manual) and the printed Welcome mat provide information on how to maximize your computer's capabilities and solve common problems. 2 Program Guides and Help Files The preinstalled programs on your VAIO computer and the preinstalled software. You can visit the Sony online support Web site...
Safety Information
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...IN CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF. This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by the terms of such software is subject to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. Some of the... software may not be reproduced, translated, or reduced to this product. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC. SONY CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE WILL BE ...
...IN CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF. This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by the terms of such software is subject to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. Some of the... software may not be reproduced, translated, or reduced to this product. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC. SONY CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE WILL BE ...
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...Sony Customer Information Service Center at 1-888-4-SONY-PC (1-888-476-6972), or write to the Sony Customer Information Center, 12451 Gateway Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33913, USA, or find Sony Customer Service on the Web site at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO... notify the customer as soon as determined by one or more of the FCC rules and the ... the network until the problem is necessary. Only peripherals (computer input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) that are designed...company will notify you to make changes in this manual could affect the operations of the FCC Rules. If...
...Sony Customer Information Service Center at 1-888-4-SONY-PC (1-888-476-6972), or write to the Sony Customer Information Center, 12451 Gateway Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33913, USA, or find Sony Customer Service on the Web site at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO... notify the customer as soon as determined by one or more of the FCC rules and the ... the network until the problem is necessary. Only peripherals (computer input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) that are designed...company will notify you to make changes in this manual could affect the operations of the FCC Rules. If...