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Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those of -the-art personal computing experience. ! n5 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations 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 your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those of -the-art personal computing experience. ! n5 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your computer. External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on-screen User Guide.
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... site at the following 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 online specifications describe the hardware...
... site at the following 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 online specifications describe the hardware...
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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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...data safe and your computer running efficiently with updates and maintenance programs from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your computer. ❑ VAIO Support Access interactive help you accomplish a task. Run utilities that help in the... access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Manuals & Specifications Here you will find the on how to back up and restore your operating system, system software, and your VAIO computer. It can either perform the task for you or show you need...
...data safe and your computer running efficiently with updates and maintenance programs from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your computer. ❑ VAIO Support Access interactive help you accomplish a task. Run utilities that help in the... access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Manuals & Specifications Here you will find the on how to back up and restore your operating system, system software, and your VAIO computer. It can either perform the task for you or show you need...
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...Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 42) D Built-in microphone (monaural) E Power indicator (page 19) F DISPLAY OFF button Press this button to this manual due to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. ! G Power button H Remote sensor* Point the supplied remote commander to turn off ...the LCD backlight. The appearance of your computer may also vary in some countries or areas. I SONY logo lamp (page 115) J LCD screen (page 133) K Hard disk drive indicator (page 19) L DISPLAY OFF indicator (page 19) * On ...
...Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 42) D Built-in microphone (monaural) E Power indicator (page 19) F DISPLAY OFF button Press this button to this manual due to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. ! G Power button H Remote sensor* Point the supplied remote commander to turn off ...the LCD backlight. The appearance of your computer may also vary in some countries or areas. I SONY logo lamp (page 115) J LCD screen (page 133) K Hard disk drive indicator (page 19) L DISPLAY OFF indicator (page 19) * On ...
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n 32 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 32 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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...tuner, see the manual that came with the tuner. This section describes how to find out about your TV, set-top box, and other equipment. n 57 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the TV Function To enhance your... audio and visual experience in conjunction with Windows Media Center, your computer may be delivered with a wide range of TV...See the online specifications to set up your TV tuner board configuration. ! Windows Media Center provides you with an external digital cable tuner or have...
...tuner, see the manual that came with the tuner. This section describes how to find out about your TV, set-top box, and other equipment. n 57 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the TV Function To enhance your... audio and visual experience in conjunction with Windows Media Center, your computer may be delivered with a wide range of TV...See the online specifications to set up your TV tuner board configuration. ! Windows Media Center provides you with an external digital cable tuner or have...
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... or areas. n 58 N Using Your VAIO Computer Setting Up TV Connections ! The best method to the antenna. If your home. See Removing and Replacing the Back Panel Cover (page 20) for the detailed instructions on the type of connection available. One end connects to the computer's VHF/UHF ...input port, and the other end connects to the cable service access or to connect your computer system, TV monitor or display, and cable service access, depends on cable connection. Note that came with an external digital cable tuner, see the manual that only one TV coaxial cable is the...
... or areas. n 58 N Using Your VAIO Computer Setting Up TV Connections ! The best method to the antenna. If your home. See Removing and Replacing the Back Panel Cover (page 20) for the detailed instructions on the type of connection available. One end connects to the computer's VHF/UHF ...input port, and the other end connects to the cable service access or to connect your computer system, TV monitor or display, and cable service access, depends on cable connection. Note that came with an external digital cable tuner, see the manual that only one TV coaxial cable is the...
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n 77 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ Some devices may damage the connector pins. Do not force a PC Card into the slot. If you have difficulty inserting a PC Card, check that you use the latest software driver provided by the PC Card manufacturer. It may not function properly if you may...Sleep mode. See the manual that the device connected to your system through the PC Card is inserted, you continuously switch to correct the problem. Restart your PC Card for more information. Make sure you are inserting the PC Card in the correct direction. For some PC Cards, if you ...
n 77 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ Some devices may damage the connector pins. Do not force a PC Card into the slot. If you have difficulty inserting a PC Card, check that you use the latest software driver provided by the PC Card manufacturer. It may not function properly if you may...Sleep mode. See the manual that the device connected to your system through the PC Card is inserted, you continuously switch to correct the problem. Restart your PC Card for more information. Make sure you are inserting the PC Card in the correct direction. For some PC Cards, if you ...
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...❑ ExpressCard/54 module* Your computer is equipped with an ExpressCard/34 slot*. * Referred to as shown below; n 79 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, camcorders, music ...
...❑ ExpressCard/54 module* Your computer is equipped with an ExpressCard/34 slot*. * Referred to as shown below; n 79 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, camcorders, music ...
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... 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 will select which channel to use on how to select the channel that will be used by the access point, see the manual... 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.
... 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 will select which channel to use on how to select the channel that will be used by the access point, see the manual... 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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n 99 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to a wireless network ✍ You need to remove the back panel cover from A to F. See the manual that came with your desired wireless option(s). The passphrase is lit. 6 Right-click or on the software. 5 Click the button next to or... (page 20) for more information. 2 Turn on the WLAN switch. 3 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 4 Double-click Network Connections and VAIO Smart Network. ✍ For information on the VAIO Smart Network software, see the help file on the taskbar and select Connect to access the WLAN switch.
n 99 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to a wireless network ✍ You need to remove the back panel cover from A to F. See the manual that came with your desired wireless option(s). The passphrase is lit. 6 Right-click or on the software. 5 Click the button next to or... (page 20) for more information. 2 Turn on the WLAN switch. 3 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 4 Double-click Network Connections and VAIO Smart Network. ✍ For information on the VAIO Smart Network software, see the help file on the taskbar and select Connect to access the WLAN switch.
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...or areas. ❑ An i.LINK connection with your software for more information. ❑ Check the working conditions and operating system compatibility of i.LINK-compatible PC peripherals (for example, an HDD or a CD-RW drive) before you connect them to your computer does not supply power to external devices generally powered...; The i.LINK connection varies depending on the software applications, operating system, and i.LINK-compatible devices you use to connect to 400 Mbps; See the manual that came with other compatible devices is equipped with an i.LINK port, which you can use .
...or areas. ❑ An i.LINK connection with your software for more information. ❑ Check the working conditions and operating system compatibility of i.LINK-compatible PC peripherals (for example, an HDD or a CD-RW drive) before you connect them to your computer does not supply power to external devices generally powered...; The i.LINK connection varies depending on the software applications, operating system, and i.LINK-compatible devices you use to connect to 400 Mbps; See the manual that came with other compatible devices is equipped with an i.LINK port, which you can use .
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.... If the edge of heat. ❑ Keep floppy disks away from any liquid. n 138 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...
.... If the edge of heat. ❑ Keep floppy disks away from any liquid. n 138 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 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 point is ...
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 . ❑ Make sure your access point is ...
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... the data transfer speed, move your computer closer to the access point. ❑ Make sure the access point connection is in the manual that came with other devices are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication occurs on how many other access points, change the access point ...channel. Third-party wireless LAN access point channels may be preset to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are using a wireless LAN access point, see connectivity information contained in close proximity to microwaves and cordless ...
... the data transfer speed, move your computer closer to the access point. ❑ Make sure the access point connection is in the manual that came with other devices are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication occurs on how many other access points, change the access point ...channel. Third-party wireless LAN access point channels may be preset to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are using a wireless LAN access point, see connectivity information contained in close proximity to microwaves and cordless ...
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... 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...
... 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...
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...; Check the Windows volume controls by clicking the volume icon on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander may have been incorrectly configured. See the manual that has its own volume control, make sure the speakers are connected to a power source. n 173 N Troubleshooting Speakers What should I do if my external speakers...
...; Check the Windows volume controls by clicking the volume icon on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander may have been incorrectly configured. See the manual that has its own volume control, make sure the speakers are connected to a power source. n 173 N Troubleshooting Speakers What should I do if my external speakers...
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... and 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. See Inserting... N Troubleshooting PC Cards What should I do if my PC Card does not work , you may need to display the properties window. 6 Select the Driver tab and click Update Driver. You may need to install driver software if you are not using a Sony PC Card. ❑ If your PC Card for more...
... and 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. See Inserting... N Troubleshooting PC Cards What should I do if my PC Card does not work , you may need to display the properties window. 6 Select the Driver tab and click Update Driver. You may need to install driver software if you are not using a Sony PC Card. ❑ If your PC Card for more...
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... 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 functions of the PC Card should face toward you are inserting the card in the correct orientation. Restart the... computer. Why can't I insert my PC Card? ❑ Make sure you . n 178 N Troubleshooting Why doesn't my computer recognize connected devices? The back of the PC Card on your PC Card for more information. See the manual that came with your computer.
... 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 functions of the PC Card should face toward you are inserting the card in the correct orientation. Restart the... computer. Why can't I insert my PC Card? ❑ Make sure you . n 178 N Troubleshooting Why doesn't my computer recognize connected devices? The back of the PC Card on your PC Card for more information. See the manual that came with your computer.