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External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your computer. n5 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this manual may look slightly different from those of your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of-the-art personal computing. !
External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your computer. n5 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this manual may look slightly different from those of your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of-the-art personal computing. !
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...URLs: 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 or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in this manual) - The ...To go to Web sites described in Brazil Contains safety guidelines and owner information. Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this manual by clicking their respective URLs beginning with your computer, as well as information on your computer. Explains features of component connection, set...
...URLs: 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 or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in this manual) - The ...To go to Web sites described in Brazil Contains safety guidelines and owner information. Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this manual by clicking their respective URLs beginning with your computer, as well as information on your computer. Explains features of component connection, set...
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.... 3 Click Media Center User Guide. To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. ❑ Media Center User Guide (Selected models only) - Provides information about using Windows Media Center. Provides information about restoring individual software ...programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings. n7 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide -
.... 3 Click Media Center User Guide. To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. ❑ Media Center User Guide (Selected models only) - Provides information about using Windows Media Center. Provides information about restoring individual software ...programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings. n7 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide -
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To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Manuals & Specifications Here you will find the on-screen User Guide, warranty information, other Internet sites you might find the answers you need. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to wireless tutorials. ❑ Security Keep your data safe...
To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Manuals & Specifications Here you will find the on-screen User Guide, warranty information, other Internet sites you might find the answers you need. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to wireless tutorials. ❑ Security Keep your data safe...
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I Remote sensor indicator* (page 17) J SONY logo lamp (page 109) K LCD screen (page 126) L Hard disk drive indicator (page 17) M DISPLAY OFF indicator (page 17) * On selected models only. n 12 N Getting ... the LCD backlight. It may be different from those illustrated in some countries or areas. The appearance of your computer may also vary in this manual due to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. !
I Remote sensor indicator* (page 17) J SONY logo lamp (page 109) K LCD screen (page 126) L Hard disk drive indicator (page 17) M DISPLAY OFF indicator (page 17) * On selected models only. n 12 N Getting ... the LCD backlight. It may be different from those illustrated in some countries or areas. The appearance of your computer may also vary in this manual due to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. !
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n 30 N Getting Started 3 Use the four holes (3) for mounting by following the instructions described in the manual that came with your mounting system.
n 30 N Getting Started 3 Use the four holes (3) for mounting by following the instructions described in the manual that came with your mounting system.
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To access this on Media Center features. n 53 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the TV Function Your computer may have a TV tuner board installed or may be delivered with an external digital cable tuner to enhance ... the digital cable tuner. See the on-screen Media Center User Guide for more information on -screen guide 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click Media Center User Guide. See the online Specifications to set up your model is equipped with the TV tuner board or delivered with...
To access this on Media Center features. n 53 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the TV Function Your computer may have a TV tuner board installed or may be delivered with an external digital cable tuner to enhance ... the digital cable tuner. See the on-screen Media Center User Guide for more information on -screen guide 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click Media Center User Guide. See the online Specifications to set up your model is equipped with the TV tuner board or delivered with...
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...procedure. See Removing and Replacing the Back Panel Cover (page 18) for the detailed instructions on service availability in your home. n 54 N Using Your VAIO Computer Setting Up TV Connections ! The following . ✍ You need to connect your computer system, TV monitor or display, and cable service access, ... the cable service access or to a cable service access or a TV antenna is delivered with an external digital cable tuner, see the manual that only one TV coaxial cable is supplied with models with the following connections may not be available in your area as well as the...
...procedure. See Removing and Replacing the Back Panel Cover (page 18) for the detailed instructions on service availability in your home. n 54 N Using Your VAIO Computer Setting Up TV Connections ! The following . ✍ You need to connect your computer system, TV monitor or display, and cable service access, ... the cable service access or to a cable service access or a TV antenna is delivered with an external digital cable tuner, see the manual that only one TV coaxial cable is supplied with models with the following connections may not be available in your area as well as the...
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Do not force a PC Card into the slot. n 73 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ Some devices may not function properly if you may damage the connector pins. See the manual that you use the latest software driver provided by the PC Card manufacturer. For some PC Cards, if you alternate between Normal mode...
Do not force a PC Card into the slot. n 73 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ Some devices may not function properly if you may damage the connector pins. See the manual that you use the latest software driver provided by the PC Card manufacturer. For some PC Cards, if you alternate between Normal mode...
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...;/34 module* ❑ ExpressCard™/54 module* Your computer is equipped with an ExpressCard™/34 slot*. * Referred to as shown below; n 75 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the ExpressCard Module Your computer is equipped with either an ExpressCard™/34 (34mm wide) or ExpressCard™/54 (54mm wide) module* as...
...;/34 module* ❑ ExpressCard™/54 module* Your computer is equipped with an ExpressCard™/34 slot*. * Referred to as shown below; n 75 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the ExpressCard Module Your computer is equipped with either an ExpressCard™/34 (34mm wide) or ExpressCard™/54 (54mm wide) module* as...
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...that will select which channel to wireless devices by the access point, see the manual that extends an existing wired local network to use on an infrastructure network. ! n 94 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with an Access Point (Infrastructure) An infrastructure network is a network... that came with your access point. The access point bridges the wireless and wired LAN and acts as a central controller for example the Sony Access Point.
...that will select which channel to wireless devices by the access point, see the manual that extends an existing wired local network to use on an infrastructure network. ! n 94 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with an Access Point (Infrastructure) An infrastructure network is a network... that came with your access point. 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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...(page 18) for more information. 2 Turn on the taskbar and select Connect to a network. 7 Select the desired access point and click Connect. See the manual that came with your access point for the procedure. 1 Make sure an access point is set up . 3 Click Start, All Programs, and... VAIO Central. 4 Double-click Network Connections and VAIO Smart Network. ✍ For information on the VAIO Smart Network software, see the help file on the software. 5 Click the button next to access the WLAN switch....
...(page 18) for more information. 2 Turn on the taskbar and select Connect to a network. 7 Select the desired access point and click Connect. See the manual that came with your access point for the procedure. 1 Make sure an access point is set up . 3 Click Start, All Programs, and... VAIO Central. 4 Double-click Network Connections and VAIO Smart Network. ✍ For information on the VAIO Smart Network software, see the help file on the software. 5 Click the button next to access the WLAN switch....
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See the manual that came with an i.LINK port, which you can use . however, the actual transfer rate depends on your computer does not supply power to external ...
See the manual that came with an i.LINK port, which you can use . however, the actual transfer rate depends on your computer does not supply power to external ...
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... using your floppy disk. If the edge of the label is properly affixed. n 131 N Precautions 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...
... using your floppy disk. If the edge of the label is properly affixed. n 131 N Precautions 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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... should I do if I do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point? ❑ Connection availability is affected by distance and obstructions. 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...
... should I do if I do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point? ❑ Connection availability is affected by distance and obstructions. 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...
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...using. ❑ If you may be temporarily overloaded depending on how many other access points, change the access point channel. 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... 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 access point interferes with your computer closer to microwaves and cordless telephones. ❑ Move your access point for more information....
...using. ❑ If you may be temporarily overloaded depending on how many other access points, change the access point channel. 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... 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 access point interferes with your computer closer to microwaves and cordless telephones. ❑ Move your access point for more information....
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... key is changed. n 154 N Troubleshooting What are using a wireless LAN access point, see connectivity information contained in the manual that came with the wireless LAN functionality may be preset to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication occurs on both computers so the key matches...
... key is changed. n 154 N Troubleshooting What are using a wireless LAN access point, see connectivity information contained in the manual that came with the wireless LAN functionality may be preset to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication occurs on both computers so the key matches...
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See the manual that came with your printer for more information. ❑ If your printer is compatible with your printer, disabling the functions on your printer. Follow these ...
See the manual that came with your printer for more information. ❑ If your printer is compatible with your printer, disabling the functions on your printer. Follow these ...
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... to install the most recent driver software. n 168 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 before, does not work ? ❑ Make sure the PC Card is compatible with the Microsoft... left pane. 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 Card for more information. ❑ Make sure the PC Card is inserted properly.
... to install the most recent driver software. n 168 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 before, does not work ? ❑ Make sure the PC Card is compatible with the Microsoft... left pane. 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 Card for more information. ❑ Make sure the PC Card is inserted properly.
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See the manual that came with your PC Card for more information. Why can't I insert my PC Card? ❑ Make sure you . The back of the PC Card ...
See the manual that came with your PC Card for more information. Why can't I insert my PC Card? ❑ Make sure you . The back of the PC Card ...