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You may find differences in the supplied manuals including this manual may look slightly different from those of the VAIO computers with the 64-bit operating system. Information in the information when your computer comes preinstalled with the Microsoft® Windows Vista® 32-bit operating system. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this User Guide...
You may find differences in the supplied manuals including this manual may look slightly different from those of the VAIO computers with the 64-bit operating system. Information in the information when your computer comes preinstalled with the Microsoft® Windows Vista® 32-bit operating system. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this User Guide...
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... ® marks are not made to your computer, external recording media, or recording devices under any particular purpose with regard to this manual, the software, or other information. Sony Corporation will not compensate for any circumstances. Sony Corporation reserves the right to make any modification to this manual or the information contained herein at any...
... ® marks are not made to your computer, external recording media, or recording devices under any particular purpose with regard to this manual, the software, or other information. Sony Corporation will not compensate for any circumstances. Sony Corporation reserves the right to make any modification to this manual or the information contained herein at any...
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... 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/LA/ for customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ for customers in this manual) - Contains an overview of your computer. The online specifications describe...
... 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/LA/ for customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ for customers in this manual) - Contains an overview of your computer. The online specifications describe...
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...MOTION EYE camera (page 46) E Power indicator (page 19) F Remote sensor Point the supplied remote commander to this manual due to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. ! G SONY logo lamp (page 126) H LCD screen (page 145) I HDMI SELECT indicator (page 19) J WIRELESS indicator (...page 19) K DISPLAY OFF indicator (page 19) L Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive indicator (page 19) The appearance of your computer may also vary in some countries...
...MOTION EYE camera (page 46) E Power indicator (page 19) F Remote sensor Point the supplied remote commander to this manual due to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. ! G SONY logo lamp (page 126) H LCD screen (page 145) I HDMI SELECT indicator (page 19) J WIRELESS indicator (...page 19) K DISPLAY OFF indicator (page 19) L Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive indicator (page 19) The appearance of your computer may also vary in some countries...
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n 35 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 35 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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n 62 N Using Your VAIO Computer Connecting to variations in specifications. To connect in CATV mode (Option 1) 1 Connect one end of the ports may also vary in this manual due to standard cable access (CATV) ! The appearance of your cable service access (wall outlet) (2). 2 Connect the other end to your computer and the location of the TV coaxial cable (1) (supplied) to the CABLE/ANT ANALOG input port (3) on the computer. It may be different from those illustrated in some countries or areas.
n 62 N Using Your VAIO Computer Connecting to variations in specifications. To connect in CATV mode (Option 1) 1 Connect one end of the ports may also vary in this manual due to standard cable access (CATV) ! The appearance of your cable service access (wall outlet) (2). 2 Connect the other end to your computer and the location of the TV coaxial cable (1) (supplied) to the CABLE/ANT ANALOG input port (3) on the computer. It may be different from those illustrated in some countries or areas.
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... equipped with a slot protector in this manual. This slot can only accommodate an ExpressCard/34 (34 mm wide) module*. * Referred to shut down your computer before you use the slot. Remove the slot protector before inserting or removing the ExpressCard module. Use care ...You do not need to as the ExpressCard slot and the ExpressCard module in the ExpressCard slot. n 88 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the ExpressCard Module Your computer is supplied with an ExpressCard/34 slot* for transferring data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices...
... equipped with a slot protector in this manual. This slot can only accommodate an ExpressCard/34 (34 mm wide) module*. * Referred to shut down your computer before you use the slot. Remove the slot protector before inserting or removing the ExpressCard module. Use care ...You do not need to as the ExpressCard slot and the ExpressCard module in the ExpressCard slot. n 88 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the ExpressCard Module Your computer is supplied with an ExpressCard/34 slot* for transferring data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices...
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...Subscriber Line (DSL) ❑ Cable modem ❑ Satellite ❑ Dial-up For detailed information on connection setups and modem configuration, see the manual that came with your computer to connect to the Internet. See Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 104) for more information. ! For the detailed instructions on devices ... to connect an external modem device, for example a USB telephone modem, a DSL modem, or a cable modem, to your modem. n 101 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Internet Before using the wireless LAN function, you need to set up the wireless LAN network.
...Subscriber Line (DSL) ❑ Cable modem ❑ Satellite ❑ Dial-up For detailed information on connection setups and modem configuration, see the manual that came with your computer to connect to the Internet. See Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 104) for more information. ! For the detailed instructions on devices ... to connect an external modem device, for example a USB telephone modem, a DSL modem, or a cable modem, to your modem. n 101 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Internet Before using the wireless LAN function, you need to set up the wireless LAN network.
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... you can connect an S/PDIF device such as speakers or headphones, to change the sound output device? (page 193). Since your computer is capable of your S/PDIF device. ! For more information, see How do I change the sound output device. For the detailed instructions, see... the manual that came with your computer. n 113 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting External Speakers You can connect external sound output devices (not supplied), such as digital headphones or...
... you can connect an S/PDIF device such as speakers or headphones, to change the sound output device? (page 193). Since your computer is capable of your S/PDIF device. ! For more information, see How do I change the sound output device. For the detailed instructions, see... the manual that came with your computer. n 113 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting External Speakers You can connect external sound output devices (not supplied), such as digital headphones or...
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See the manual that came with an i.LINK port, which you can use . n 118 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 may not be sure to connect it to a power source. ... system, and i.LINK- compatible devices you use to 400 Mbps. If the external device requires external power, be available depending on your computer. However, the actual transfer rate depends on the transfer rate of i.LINK-compatible PC peripherals (for more information. ❑ Check the ...
See the manual that came with an i.LINK port, which you can use . n 118 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 may not be sure to connect it to a power source. ... system, and i.LINK- compatible devices you use to 400 Mbps. If the external device requires external power, be available depending on your computer. However, the actual transfer rate depends on the transfer rate of i.LINK-compatible PC peripherals (for more information. ❑ Check the ...
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Do not let them get wet. n 151 N Precautions Handling Floppy Disks ❑ Do not open the shutter manually and touch the internal components of the floppy disk. ❑ Keep floppy disks away from magnets. ❑ Keep floppy disks away from any liquid. If ...
Do not let them get wet. n 151 N Precautions Handling Floppy Disks ❑ Do not open the shutter manually and touch the internal components of the floppy disk. ❑ Keep floppy disks away from magnets. ❑ Keep floppy disks away from any liquid. If ...
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...move any other devices are using closer to the computer. ❑ Make sure your access point for more information. ❑ Make sure Maximum Performance is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in a communication failure. See the manual that came with other option may result in the... and obstructions between devices and access points. 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. ❑ Place your computer away from obstacles or move any other access points, ...
...move any other devices are using closer to the computer. ❑ Make sure your access point for more information. ❑ Make sure Maximum Performance is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in a communication failure. See the manual that came with other option may result in the... and obstructions between devices and access points. 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. ❑ Place your computer away from obstacles or move any other access points, ...
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...occur if a large file is exchanged or the computer is placed in close proximity to microwaves and cordless telephones. ❑ Move your computer is connected to an access point, data transfer interruptions may be preset to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ... stop when I do I avoid data transfer interruptions? ❑ When your computer closer to the access point. ❑ Make sure the access point connection is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in the manual that came with the wireless LAN function may result in What should I change...
...occur if a large file is exchanged or the computer is placed in close proximity to microwaves and cordless telephones. ❑ Move your computer is connected to an access point, data transfer interruptions may be preset to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ... stop when I do I avoid data transfer interruptions? ❑ When your computer closer to the access point. ❑ Make sure the access point connection is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in the manual that came with the wireless LAN function may result in What should I change...
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... the Bluetooth device I do if other Bluetooth devices cannot find my computer? ❑ Make sure both devices have the Bluetooth function enabled. ❑ If the WIRELESS indicator light is unlit, turn on . See the other device's manual for more information. ❑ If the device you want to communicate... with is on the WIRELESS switch. ❑ Your computer and the device may be too far apart. If the connected device is also connected...
... the Bluetooth device I do if other Bluetooth devices cannot find my computer? ❑ Make sure both devices have the Bluetooth function enabled. ❑ If the WIRELESS indicator light is unlit, turn on . See the other device's manual for more information. ❑ If the device you want to communicate... with is on the WIRELESS switch. ❑ Your computer and the device may be too far apart. If the connected device is also connected...
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...If the device you want to communicate with your computer. ❑ Check that the Bluetooth function of the device you want to find this computer check box. ❑ The data transfer distance can... on . n 174 N Troubleshooting What should I do if other Bluetooth devices cannot connect to my computer? ❑ Make sure the other devices are authenticated. ❑ To allow other Bluetooth devices to ...Bluetooth device, it may not be found or it may not be able to communicate with your computer, follow these steps: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, Bluetooth Devices, and...
...If the device you want to communicate with your computer. ❑ Check that the Bluetooth function of the device you want to find this computer check box. ❑ The data transfer distance can... on . n 174 N Troubleshooting What should I do if other Bluetooth devices cannot connect to my computer? ❑ Make sure the other devices are authenticated. ❑ To allow other Bluetooth devices to ...Bluetooth device, it may not be found or it may not be able to communicate with your computer, follow these steps: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, Bluetooth Devices, and...
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... as data transfer, status monitoring, and remote panel. 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 computer may enable printing. n 182 N Troubleshooting Printing What should I do if I cannot print a document...
... as data transfer, status monitoring, and remote panel. 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 computer may enable printing. n 182 N Troubleshooting Printing What should I do if I cannot print a document...
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See the program's help file for computer use. ❑ If your speakers have a muting button, set . Press the button once again. ❑ The volume may have been turned off by the volume down button on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander. See the manual that has its own volume control, make sure...
See the program's help file for computer use. ❑ If your speakers have a muting button, set . Press the button once again. ❑ The volume may have been turned off by the volume down button on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander. See the manual that has its own volume control, make sure...
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.... 5 Click OK. Unplug the cable, and plug it in once again. See the manual that the i.LINK device is a trademark of Sony Corporation used only to establish an i.LINK connection may not be securely plugged into the port on your computer or camcorder. To turn off the Windows startup sound? n 192 N Troubleshooting Audio...
.... 5 Click OK. Unplug the cable, and plug it in once again. See the manual that the i.LINK device is a trademark of Sony Corporation used only to establish an i.LINK connection may not be securely plugged into the port on your computer or camcorder. To turn off the Windows startup sound? n 192 N Troubleshooting Audio...
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... the power cable is connected properly to test if the port is charged. For example, if you connected the device. ❑ See the manual that came with your computer without a hub. n 199 N Troubleshooting Peripherals What should I do if I cannot connect a USB device? ❑ If applicable, check... the USB device is turned on your computer. If you connect the device. ❑ Try connecting a simple, low-powered device such as a mouse to the AC outlet. ❑ Try using ...
... the power cable is connected properly to test if the port is charged. For example, if you connected the device. ❑ See the manual that came with your computer without a hub. n 199 N Troubleshooting Peripherals What should I do if I cannot connect a USB device? ❑ If applicable, check... the USB device is turned on your computer. If you connect the device. ❑ Try connecting a simple, low-powered device such as a mouse to the AC outlet. ❑ Try using ...
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.../LA/ for customers in Brazil n 200 N Support Options Support Options This section provides support information about your VAIO computer and the preinstalled software programs. Sony Support Information 1 VAIO Computer Documentation This on-screen User Guide (this manual) and the printed Quick Start Guide provide information on how to information on -screen help files. These guides are...
.../LA/ for customers in Brazil n 200 N Support Options Support Options This section provides support information about your VAIO computer and the preinstalled software programs. Sony Support Information 1 VAIO Computer Documentation This on-screen User Guide (this manual) and the printed Quick Start Guide provide information on how to information on -screen help files. These guides are...