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External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those of -the-art personal computing. ! Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of your computer. n5 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide.
External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those of -the-art personal computing. ! Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of your computer. n5 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide.
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...provided in the PDF format, which you can easily browse through and print out. ✍ To go to read on your VAIO computer. n6 N Before Use Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to Web sites described in Brazil The online Specifications...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) - Contains an overview of your VAIO ...
...provided in the PDF format, which you can easily browse through and print out. ✍ To go to read on your VAIO computer. n6 N Before Use Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to Web sites described in Brazil The online Specifications...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) - Contains an overview of your VAIO ...
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... 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) - To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click Media Center User Guide. Provides information about restoring individual software...
... 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) - To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click Media Center User Guide. Provides information about restoring individual software...
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...Internet sites you need. To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Manuals & Specifications Here you will find interesting and useful. Run utilities that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing Center, and access to wireless tutorials. ❑ Security Keep... your data safe and your VAIO computer. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to find the answers you might find the on how to back up and restore your operating ...
...Internet sites you need. To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Manuals & Specifications Here you will find interesting and useful. Run utilities that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing Center, and access to wireless tutorials. ❑ Security Keep... your data safe and your VAIO computer. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to find the answers you might find the on how to back up and restore your operating ...
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It may be different from those illustrated in this manual due to turn off the LCD backlight. The appearance of your computer may also vary in specifications. Front A Built-in speakers (stereo) B Built-in MOTION .... G Power button H Remote sensor* Point the supplied remote commander 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.
It may be different from those illustrated in this manual due to turn off the LCD backlight. The appearance of your computer may also vary in specifications. Front A Built-in speakers (stereo) B Built-in MOTION .... G Power button H Remote sensor* Point the supplied remote commander 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.
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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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... 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. 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 your audio...
... 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. 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 your audio...
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Otherwise, proceed with the tuner for the procedure. TV signal reception strength will vary widely depending on service availability in your home. n 54 N Using Your VAIO Computer Setting Up TV Connections ! One primary cable to connect the computer to the antenna. See Removing and Replacing the Back ...and is delivered with an external digital cable tuner, see the manual that only one TV coaxial cable is the TV coaxial cable (1). The best method to remove the back panel cover from the computer before setting up TV connections. The following . ✍ You need to connect ...
Otherwise, proceed with the tuner for the procedure. TV signal reception strength will vary widely depending on service availability in your home. n 54 N Using Your VAIO Computer Setting Up TV Connections ! One primary cable to connect the computer to the antenna. See Removing and Replacing the Back ...and is delivered with an external digital cable tuner, see the manual that only one TV coaxial cable is the TV coaxial cable (1). The best method to remove the back panel cover from the computer before setting up TV connections. The following . ✍ You need to connect ...
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..., check that came with your system through the PC card is inserted, you are inserting the PC Card in the correct direction. See the manual that you may find that the device connected to correct the problem. n 73 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ Some devices may not function properly if... you use the latest software driver provided by the PC Card manufacturer. Do not force a PC Card into the slot....
..., check that came with your system through the PC card is inserted, you are inserting the PC Card in the correct direction. See the manual that you may find that the device connected to correct the problem. n 73 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ Some devices may not function properly if... you use the latest software driver provided by the PC Card manufacturer. Do not force a PC Card into the slot....
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...8482;/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 the ExpressCard slot and the ExpressCard module in this manual. The former can accommodate either a Universal ExpressCard™ slot* or an ExpressCard™/34 slot* for transferring data among digital cameras, ...
...8482;/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 the ExpressCard slot and the ExpressCard module in this manual. The former can accommodate either a Universal ExpressCard™ slot* or an ExpressCard™/34 slot* for transferring data among digital cameras, ...
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... 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 coordinates transmission and reception from multiple wireless devices within a specific range. The access point will be used by the access point, see the manual... access point (not supplied), for the wireless LAN. The access point bridges the wireless and wired LAN and acts as a central controller for example the Sony Access Point.
... 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 coordinates transmission and reception from multiple wireless devices within a specific range. The access point will be used by the access point, see the manual... access point (not supplied), for the wireless LAN. 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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... 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 your access point for more information. 2 Turn on the taskbar and select Connect to access the WLAN switch. See the manual that came ...with your desired wireless option(s). 6 Right-click or on the WLAN switch. The Wireless LAN indicator lights up . n 95 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to a wireless network ✍ You need to remove the...
... 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 your access point for more information. 2 Turn on the taskbar and select Connect to access the WLAN switch. See the manual that came ...with your desired wireless option(s). 6 Right-click or on the WLAN switch. The Wireless LAN indicator lights up . n 95 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to a wireless network ✍ You need to remove the...
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however, the actual transfer rate depends on the transfer rate of i.LINK-compatible PC peripherals (for example, an HDD or a CD-RW drive) before you use to connect to an i.LINK device such as a digital video camcorder. ❑ The i.... i.LINK Device Notes on connecting i.LINK devices ❑ Your computer is not fully guaranteed. ❑ The i.LINK connection varies depending on your computer. See the manual that came with your software for more information. ❑ Check the working conditions and operating system compatibility of the external device. ❑ The optional i.LINK...
however, the actual transfer rate depends on the transfer rate of i.LINK-compatible PC peripherals (for example, an HDD or a CD-RW drive) before you use to connect to an i.LINK device such as a digital video camcorder. ❑ The i.... i.LINK Device Notes on connecting i.LINK devices ❑ Your computer is not fully guaranteed. ❑ The i.LINK connection varies depending on your computer. See the manual that came with your software for more information. ❑ Check the working conditions and operating system compatibility of the external device. ❑ The optional i.LINK...
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... cause a malfunction or damage your floppy disk, always remove it from any liquid. 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...
... cause a malfunction or damage your floppy disk, always remove it from any liquid. 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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See the manual that your access point is selected. ❑ Make sure the encryption key is correct. n 152 N Troubleshooting Networking What should I do if I do if my computer ... 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 a wireless LAN access point? ❑ Connection availability is properly configured for Internet access. What...
See the manual that your access point is selected. ❑ Make sure the encryption key is correct. n 152 N Troubleshooting Networking What should I do if I do if my computer ... 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 a wireless LAN access point? ❑ Connection availability is properly configured for Internet access. What...
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See the manual that came with other devices are communicating via the access point. ❑ If your access point interferes with your computer is affected by distance and ... factors include device configurations, radio conditions, and software compatibility. How do I avoid data transfer interruptions? ❑ When your access point for more information. See the manual that came with your computer closer to the access point. ❑ Make sure the access point connection is intact. ❑ Change the access point channel.
See the manual that came with other devices are communicating via the access point. ❑ If your access point interferes with your computer is affected by distance and ... factors include device configurations, radio conditions, and software compatibility. How do I avoid data transfer interruptions? ❑ When your access point for more information. See the manual that came with your computer closer to the access point. ❑ Make sure the access point connection is intact. ❑ Change the access point channel.
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... 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 154 N Troubleshooting What are using a wireless LAN access point, see connectivity information contained in the manual that came with your access point. Why does the...
... 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 154 N Troubleshooting What are using a wireless LAN access point, see connectivity information contained in the manual that came with your access point. Why does the...
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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 ...
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 ...
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... Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 Click Device Manager on your computer. ❑ See the manual that came with your PC Card, which worked normally before, does not work ? ❑ Make sure the PC Card is compatible with the Microsoft Windows operating system installed on the left pane. 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 for more information. ❑...
... Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 Click Device Manager on your computer. ❑ See the manual that came with your PC Card, which worked normally before, does not work ? ❑ Make sure the PC Card is compatible with the Microsoft Windows operating system installed on the left pane. 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 for more information. ❑...
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...sure you . The back of the PC Card on your computer may not recognize the PC Card or the connected device. n 169 N Troubleshooting Why doesn't my computer recognize attached devices? See the manual that came with your PC Card for more information. See Inserting a PC Card (page 72) for more ...information. ❑ You may not be able to use some PC Cards or some PC Cards, if you alternate between Normal mode and Sleep...
...sure you . The back of the PC Card on your computer may not recognize the PC Card or the connected device. n 169 N Troubleshooting Why doesn't my computer recognize attached devices? See the manual that came with your PC Card for more information. See Inserting a PC Card (page 72) for more ...information. ❑ You may not be able to use some PC Cards or some PC Cards, if you alternate between Normal mode and Sleep...