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Information in the supplied manuals including this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of-the-art personal computing experience. ! You may look slightly different from those of the VAIO computers with the 64-bit operating system. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in the information when your purchase of this User Guide is intended for users...
Information in the supplied manuals including this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of-the-art personal computing experience. ! You may look slightly different from those of the VAIO computers with the 64-bit operating system. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in the information when your purchase of this User Guide is intended for users...
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..., recover, or replicate the recorded contents made due to reasons including your computer failure, or when the contents of a recording are not specified. Sony Corporation is governed by the terms of your computer. In the manual, the ™ or ® marks are lost or damaged as a... result of a separate user license agreement. Sony Corporation provides no event shall Sony Corporation be liable for any particular...
..., recover, or replicate the recorded contents made due to reasons including your computer failure, or when the contents of a recording are not specified. Sony Corporation is governed by the terms of your computer. In the manual, the ™ or ® marks are lost or damaged as a... result of a separate user license agreement. Sony Corporation provides no event shall Sony Corporation be liable for any particular...
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... ❑ User Guide (this manual by clicking their respective URLs beginning with http://, your computer must be connected to read on solving common problems. ✍ To go to web sites described in Brazil It also includes information on your VAIO computer. Printed Documentation ❑ Quick...an overview of your computer. Explains features of your VAIO computer. To view the online specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the Sony online support web site at the following URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://www.sony.ca/support/ for customers...
... ❑ User Guide (this manual by clicking their respective URLs beginning with http://, your computer must be connected to read on solving common problems. ✍ To go to web sites described in Brazil It also includes information on your VAIO computer. Printed Documentation ❑ Quick...an overview of your computer. Explains features of your VAIO computer. To view the online specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the Sony online support web site at the following URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://www.sony.ca/support/ for customers...
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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 or areas. It may be... D Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 46) E Power indicator (page 19) F Remote sensor Point the supplied remote commander to variations in this manual due to this sensor for operations. n 14 N Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to identify the controls and ports shown on the...
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 or areas. It may be... D Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 46) E Power indicator (page 19) F Remote sensor Point the supplied remote commander to variations in this manual due to this sensor for operations. n 14 N Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to identify the controls and ports shown on the...
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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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To connect in CATV mode (Option 1) 1 Connect one end of the ports may also vary in specifications. n 62 N Using Your VAIO Computer Connecting to the CABLE/ANT ANALOG input port (3) on the computer. It may be different from those illustrated in this manual due to variations in some countries or areas. The appearance of your computer and the location of the TV coaxial cable (1) (supplied) to your cable service access (wall outlet) (2). 2 Connect the other end to standard cable access (CATV) !
To connect in CATV mode (Option 1) 1 Connect one end of the ports may also vary in specifications. n 62 N Using Your VAIO Computer Connecting to the CABLE/ANT ANALOG input port (3) on the computer. It may be different from those illustrated in this manual due to variations in some countries or areas. The appearance of your computer and the location of the TV coaxial cable (1) (supplied) to your cable service access (wall outlet) (2). 2 Connect the other end to standard cable access (CATV) !
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This slot can only accommodate an ExpressCard/34 (34 mm wide) module*. * Referred to shut down your computer before you use the slot. Inserting an ExpressCard Module ! Remove the slot protector before inserting or removing the ExpressCard module. Do not force...✍ 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. Use ...
This slot can only accommodate an ExpressCard/34 (34 mm wide) module*. * Referred to shut down your computer before you use the slot. Inserting an ExpressCard Module ! Remove the slot protector before inserting or removing the ExpressCard module. Do not force...✍ 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. Use ...
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For the detailed instructions on connection setups and modem configuration, see the manual that came with your computer to protect the computer against online threats. Depending on devices required for example a USB telephone modem, a DSL modem, or a cable modem, to your ISP, you may be ... the Internet using the Internet, you need to sign up with your computer to connect to set up the wireless LAN network. n 101 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Internet Before using the wireless LAN function, you need to the Internet. See Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 104) for ...
For the detailed instructions on connection setups and modem configuration, see the manual that came with your computer to protect the computer against online threats. Depending on devices required for example a USB telephone modem, a DSL modem, or a cable modem, to your ISP, you may be ... the Internet using the Internet, you need to sign up with your computer to connect to set up the wireless LAN network. n 101 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Internet Before using the wireless LAN function, you need to the Internet. See Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 104) for ...
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... 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. To hear sound from the S/PDIF device connected to the OPTICAL OUT port, you can connect external sound output devices (not supplied... an AV amplifier to the port and enhance the sound quality of outputting digital signals through the OPTICAL OUT port, you need to your computer. n 113 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting External Speakers You can connect an S/PDIF device such as speakers or headphones, to change the ...
... 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. To hear sound from the S/PDIF device connected to the OPTICAL OUT port, you can connect external sound output devices (not supplied... an AV amplifier to the port and enhance the sound quality of outputting digital signals through the OPTICAL OUT port, you need to your computer. n 113 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting External Speakers You can connect an S/PDIF device such as speakers or headphones, to change the ...
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...on the transfer rate of i.LINK-compatible PC peripherals (for example, an HDD or a CD-RW drive) before you can use . See the manual that came with an i.LINK port, which you connect them to 400 Mbps. 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 available in some countries or areas. ❑ An i.LINK connection with other ...
...on the transfer rate of i.LINK-compatible PC peripherals (for example, an HDD or a CD-RW drive) before you can use . See the manual that came with an i.LINK port, which you connect them to 400 Mbps. 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 available in some countries or areas. ❑ An i.LINK connection with other ...
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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 direct sunlight and ...
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 direct sunlight and ...
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... should I do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point? (page 170) to change the settings. Other factors include device configurations, radio conditions, and software compatibility. Follow the steps in the Power Options window. See the manual that came with other devices ...are communicating via the access point. ❑ If your access point interferes with your computer away from obstacles or move any access point you are connected to one another. ❑ Place your access point...
... should I do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point? (page 170) to change the settings. Other factors include device configurations, radio conditions, and software compatibility. Follow the steps in the Power Options window. See the manual that came with other devices ...are communicating via the access point. ❑ If your access point interferes with your computer away from obstacles or move any access point you are connected to one another. ❑ Place your access point...
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... any other option may 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 different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication uses... divided frequency bands known as channels. Follow the steps in What should I do I change the encryption key? See the manual that came with your...
... any other option may 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 different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication uses... divided frequency bands known as channels. Follow the steps in What should I do I change the encryption key? See the manual that came with your...
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...the Bluetooth function of each other Bluetooth devices? See the other device's manual for more information. ❑ If the device you may not be able to communicate with is unlit, turn on . Why can't my computer find other . If the connected device is also connected to other ...devices, it may not appear in the Bluetooth Devices window or you want to communicate with your computer. ❑ To allow other Bluetooth devices to communicate with the device. n 173 N Troubleshooting Bluetooth Technology What should I do if I cannot...
...the Bluetooth function of each other Bluetooth devices? See the other device's manual for more information. ❑ If the device you may not be able to communicate with is unlit, turn on . Why can't my computer find other . If the connected device is also connected to other ...devices, it may not appear in the Bluetooth Devices window or you want to communicate with your computer. ❑ To allow other Bluetooth devices to communicate with the device. n 173 N Troubleshooting Bluetooth Technology What should I do if I cannot...
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...Panel, Hardware and Sound, Bluetooth Devices, and Bluetooth Settings. 2 Click the Options tab and select the Allow Bluetooth devices to find this computer check box. ❑ The data transfer distance can be able to communicate with is already communicating with another Bluetooth device, it may ... the two devices, on radio wave quality, and on . See the other device's manual for more information. 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...
...Panel, Hardware and Sound, Bluetooth Devices, and Bluetooth Settings. 2 Click the Options tab and select the Allow Bluetooth devices to find this computer check box. ❑ The data transfer distance can be able to communicate with is already communicating with another Bluetooth device, it may ... the two devices, on radio wave quality, and on . See the other device's manual for more information. 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...
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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 ... and Sound. 3 Right-click the printer icon and select Properties. 4 Click the Ports tab. 5 Click to install the printer driver software before you use your computer. ❑ You may enable printing. This disables the bidirectional communication functions of the printer, such as data transfer, status monitoring, and remote panel. n 182 N Troubleshooting...
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 ... and Sound. 3 Right-click the printer icon and select Properties. 4 Click the Ports tab. 5 Click to install the printer driver software before you use your computer. ❑ You may enable printing. This disables the bidirectional communication functions of the printer, such as data transfer, status monitoring, and remote panel. n 182 N Troubleshooting...
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See the manual that has its own volume control, make sure the speakers are designed for computer use. ❑ If your speakers have been turned off by the volume down button on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander. Press the volume ...
See the manual that has its own volume control, make sure the speakers are designed for computer use. ❑ If your speakers have been turned off by the volume down button on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander. Press the volume ...
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If a message appears stating that the i.LINK device is a trademark of Sony Corporation used only to establish an i.LINK connection may vary, depending on operating conditions and proper connection. The procedure to designate that came with each... system, and a compatible i.LINK device. Unplug the cable, and plug it in once again. See the manual that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. Not all products with an i.LINK connection can communicate with your computer or camcorder. n 192 N Troubleshooting Audio/Video What should I do I cannot use my DV camcorder? Before ...
If a message appears stating that the i.LINK device is a trademark of Sony Corporation used only to establish an i.LINK connection may vary, depending on operating conditions and proper connection. The procedure to designate that came with each... system, and a compatible i.LINK device. Unplug the cable, and plug it in once again. See the manual that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. Not all products with an i.LINK connection can communicate with your computer or camcorder. n 192 N Troubleshooting Audio/Video What should I do I cannot use my DV camcorder? Before ...
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...10065; USB hubs may prevent a device from working because of a power distribution failure. For example, if you connected the device. ❑ See the manual that came with your USB device for more information. If you connect the device. ❑ Try connecting a simple, low-powered device such as a mouse... to the AC outlet. ❑ Try using a digital camera, check if the battery is turned on your computer without a hub. The driver could be installed to your computer. You may need to install software before you are using another USB port on and using its own power supply....
...10065; USB hubs may prevent a device from working because of a power distribution failure. For example, if you connected the device. ❑ See the manual that came with your USB device for more information. If you connect the device. ❑ Try connecting a simple, low-powered device such as a mouse... to the AC outlet. ❑ Try using a digital camera, check if the battery is turned on your computer without a hub. The driver could be installed to your computer. You may need to install software before you are using another USB port on and using its own power supply....
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... preinstalled with individual help files. 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 commonly encountered problems. Type a description of...
... preinstalled with individual help files. 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 commonly encountered problems. Type a description of...