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... N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those of your VAIO computer. Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - Contains an overview of -the-art personal computing. ! Contains safety guidelines and owner information. Documentation Your documentation..., setting up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to read on -screen User Guide. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on your...
... N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those of your VAIO computer. Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - Contains an overview of -the-art personal computing. ! Contains safety guidelines and owner information. Documentation Your documentation..., setting up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to read on -screen User Guide. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on your...
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...sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in Brazil. ❑ VAIO Recovery Guide - Contains features of your computer. The online Specifications describe the hardware and software configuration of your VAIO computer. To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals ... restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your computer, as well as information on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Guide. ❑ MCE Guide (Selected models only) - It also...
...sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in Brazil. ❑ VAIO Recovery Guide - Contains features of your computer. The online Specifications describe the hardware and software configuration of your VAIO computer. To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals ... restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your computer, as well as information on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Guide. ❑ MCE Guide (Selected models only) - It also...
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... single location for information and technical assistance for your computer. ❑ VAIO Support Access interactive help in the form of VAIO tutorials, an escalation page containing support and contact information, and various links to VAIO online support Web sites. ❑ Backup & Recovery ...sites you need. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your VAIO computer. To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Manuals & Specifications Here you will find interesting and...
... single location for information and technical assistance for your computer. ❑ VAIO Support Access interactive help in the form of VAIO tutorials, an escalation page containing support and contact information, and various links to VAIO online support Web sites. ❑ Backup & Recovery ...sites you need. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your VAIO computer. To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Manuals & Specifications Here you will find interesting and...
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n 46 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the TV Function Your computer may have a TV tuner board installed along with a wide range of TV, DVD, and video viewing, as well as music recording and playback. Media Center ... set -top box, and other equipment. 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 find whether your TV, set up your model is equipped with the TV tuner board. To...
n 46 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the TV Function Your computer may have a TV tuner board installed along with a wide range of TV, DVD, and video viewing, as well as music recording and playback. Media Center ... set -top box, and other equipment. 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 find whether your TV, set up your model is equipped with the TV tuner board. To...
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n 66 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ Some devices may not function properly if you continually switch to your system is ...Card in the correct direction. Restarting will restore the original state of your system to correct the problem. Restart your computer. Make sure you have difficulty inserting a PC Card, check that came with your PC Card for more information. It... may find that a device connected to Normal mode from Sleep mode. See the manual that you alternate between Normal mode and Sleep mode while the card is not recognized. If you use the most...
n 66 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ Some devices may not function properly if you continually switch to your system is ...Card in the correct direction. Restarting will restore the original state of your system to correct the problem. Restart your computer. Make sure you have difficulty inserting a PC Card, check that came with your PC Card for more information. It... may find that a device connected to Normal mode from Sleep mode. See the manual that you alternate between Normal mode and Sleep mode while the card is not recognized. If you use the most...
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... and acts as a central controller for example the Sony Access Point. The access point will select which channel to use on how to select the channel that 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. For details on an infrastructure network. ! The access point coordinates transmission and reception from multiple wireless devices within a specific range. n 86 N Using Your VAIO Computer ...
... and acts as a central controller for example the Sony Access Point. The access point will select which channel to use on how to select the channel that 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. For details on an infrastructure network. ! The access point coordinates transmission and reception from multiple wireless devices within a specific range. n 86 N Using Your VAIO Computer ...
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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 87 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 87 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to 64 alphanumeric characters long.
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...An i.LINK connection with other compatible devices is equipped with an i.LINK port, which you connect them to 400 Mbps; See the manual that came with your computer. however, the actual transfer rate depends on the transfer rate of the external device. ❑ The optional i.LINK cables may not... be available, depending on your computer does not supply power to external devices generally powered by i.LINK ports. ❑ The i.LINK port supports transfer rates up to your software...
...An i.LINK connection with other compatible devices is equipped with an i.LINK port, which you connect them to 400 Mbps; See the manual that came with your computer. however, the actual transfer rate depends on the transfer rate of the external device. ❑ The optional i.LINK cables may not... be available, depending on your computer does not supply power to external devices generally powered by i.LINK ports. ❑ The i.LINK port supports transfer rates up to your software...
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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 an i.LINK-compatible device ... not let the direct sunlight get wet. Do not let them get into the scope of the built-in MOTION EYE camera regardless of your computer's power state, as it is disabled while videos or still images are not using your floppy disk. If the lens is properly affixed. When you...
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 an i.LINK-compatible device ... not let the direct sunlight get wet. Do not let them get into the scope of the built-in MOTION EYE camera regardless of your computer's power state, as it is disabled while videos or still images are not using your floppy disk. If the lens is properly affixed. When you...
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... any access point you may be using . ❑ Make sure the WLAN switch is on and the Wireless LAN indicator is lit on your computer. ❑ Make sure power to the access point is on. ❑ Follow these steps to check the settings: 1 Click Start and Control...access the Internet? ❑ Check the access point settings. See the manual that your computer is properly configured 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 confirm that came with your access ...
... any access point you may be using . ❑ Make sure the WLAN switch is on and the Wireless LAN indicator is lit on your computer. ❑ Make sure power to the access point is on. ❑ Follow these steps to check the settings: 1 Click Start and Control...access the Internet? ❑ Check the access point settings. See the manual that your computer is properly configured 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 confirm that came with your access ...
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...cordless telephones. ❑ Move your computer closer to any access point you may be temporarily overloaded depending on how many other devices are communicating via the access point. ❑ If your access point for more information. See the manual that came with your access point ...change the access point channel. To maximize the data transfer speed, move your access point for more information. 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 ...
...cordless telephones. ❑ Move your computer closer to any access point you may be temporarily overloaded depending on how many other devices are communicating via the access point. ❑ If your access point for more information. See the manual that came with your access point ...change the access point channel. To maximize the data transfer speed, move your access point for more information. 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 ...
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...I change the encryption key back to the original profile or re-enter the key on divided frequency bands known as channels. Two computers with the wireless LAN functionality may be preset to -peer network connection if the encryption key is changed. 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 ...
...I change the encryption key back to the original profile or re-enter the key on divided frequency bands known as channels. Two computers with the wireless LAN functionality may be preset to -peer network connection if the encryption key is changed. 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 ...
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.... This change to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box. 6 Click OK. 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 software before you use your...
.... This change to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box. 6 Click OK. 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 software before you use your...
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... System and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 Click Device Manager on your computer. ❑ See the manual that came with your PC Card for more information. n 150 N Troubleshooting PC Cards What should I do if my PC Card does not work , you are not using a Sony PC Card. ❑ If your PC Card, which worked normally...
... System and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 Click Device Manager on your computer. ❑ See the manual that came with your PC Card for more information. n 150 N Troubleshooting PC Cards What should I do if my PC Card does not work , you are not using a Sony PC Card. ❑ If your PC Card, which worked normally...
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... not be able to use some PC Cards or some PC Cards, if you are inserting the card correctly. See the manual that came with your computer. n 151 N Troubleshooting Why doesn't my computer recognize attached devices? For some functions of the PC Card on your PC Card for more information. Why can't I insert... 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 recognize the PC Card or the connected device. Restart the...
... not be able to use some PC Cards or some PC Cards, if you are inserting the card correctly. See the manual that came with your computer. n 151 N Troubleshooting Why doesn't my computer recognize attached devices? For some functions of the PC Card on your PC Card for more information. Why can't I insert... 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 recognize the PC Card or the connected device. Restart the...
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See Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 92) for more information. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that came with each other. How do if I turn off the Windows startup sound, follow these steps: 1 Click Start and ...appears to indicate DV equipment seems to be disconnected or turned off the Windows startup sound? See the manual that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to your computer or camcorder. Unplug the connectors, and plug them in again. Not all products with an i.LINK connection...
See Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 92) for more information. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that came with each other. How do if I turn off the Windows startup sound, follow these steps: 1 Click Start and ...appears to indicate DV equipment seems to be disconnected or turned off the Windows startup sound? See the manual that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to your computer or camcorder. Unplug the connectors, and plug them in again. Not all products with an i.LINK connection...
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... What should I do if I cannot connect a USB device? ❑ If applicable, check the USB device is turned on your computer. If you connected the device. ❑ See the manual that came with your computer without a hub. The driver could be installed to the AC outlet. ❑ Try using another USB port on and...
... What should I do if I cannot connect a USB device? ❑ If applicable, check the USB device is turned on your computer. If you connected the device. ❑ See the manual that came with your computer without a hub. The driver could be installed to the AC outlet. ❑ Try using another USB port on and...
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... guides are stored on the hard disk as on where to go for the corresponding solutions online. Sony Support Information See the following sources 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 to information on your...
... guides are stored on the hard disk as on where to go for the corresponding solutions online. Sony Support Information See the following sources 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 to information on your...
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... PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR SUCH OTHER INFORMATION. This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by the terms of a separate user license agreement. Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. Reproduction in whole or in... a secure location. This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in USA and Canada Pour les utilisateurs aux Etats-...
... PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR SUCH OTHER INFORMATION. This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by the terms of a separate user license agreement. Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. Reproduction in whole or in... a secure location. This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in USA and Canada Pour les utilisateurs aux Etats-...
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... user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of service may be connected to maintain uninterrupted ...or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. If this manual could affect the operations of the FCC rules and the ...please contact the Sony Customer Information Service Center at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/. If trouble is a label that to the Sony Customer Information Center...procedures that interference will not occur in a particular installation. Only peripherals (computer input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) that has the format US:...
... user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of service may be connected to maintain uninterrupted ...or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. If this manual could affect the operations of the FCC rules and the ...please contact the Sony Customer Information Service Center at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/. If trouble is a label that to the Sony Customer Information Center...procedures that interference will not occur in a particular installation. Only peripherals (computer input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) that has the format US:...