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External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your computer. 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 experience. ! n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide.
External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your computer. 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 experience. ! n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide.
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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 by clicking their ...respective URLs beginning with your computer, as well as information on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. The...
...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 by clicking their ...respective URLs beginning with your computer, as well as information on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. The...
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The appearance of your computer may also vary in some countries or areas. Front A Built-in specifications. It may be different from those illustrated in this manual due to variations in speakers (stereo) B LCD screen (page 156) C Remote sensor Point the supplied remote commander to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. ! D SONY logo lamp (page 131) E System power indicator (page 20) n 14 N Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to this sensor for operations.
The appearance of your computer may also vary in some countries or areas. Front A Built-in specifications. It may be different from those illustrated in this manual due to variations in speakers (stereo) B LCD screen (page 156) C Remote sensor Point the supplied remote commander to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. ! D SONY logo lamp (page 131) E System power indicator (page 20) n 14 N Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to this sensor for operations.
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C Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive indicator (page 20) D Manual eject hole (page 183) E Drive eject button (page 46) F Optical disc drive (page 46) G HDMI SELECT button (page 75)/ HDMI SELECT indicator (page 20) H MENU ...
C Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive indicator (page 20) D Manual eject hole (page 183) E Drive eject button (page 46) F Optical disc drive (page 46) G HDMI SELECT button (page 75)/ HDMI SELECT indicator (page 20) H MENU ...
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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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... an ExpressCard/34 (34 mm wide) or ExpressCard/54 (54 mm wide) module* as the ExpressCard slot and the ExpressCard module in this manual. n 82 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the ExpressCard Module Your computer is equipped with an ExpressCard/34 slot*. * Referred to as shown below and the latter can accommodate...
... an ExpressCard/34 (34 mm wide) or ExpressCard/54 (54 mm wide) module* as the ExpressCard slot and the ExpressCard module in this manual. n 82 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the ExpressCard Module Your computer is equipped with an ExpressCard/34 slot*. * Referred to as shown below and the latter can accommodate...
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For the detailed instructions on connection setups and modem configuration, see the manual that came with your computer. n 99 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Internet To use the Internet, you need to connect an external modem device, for example a USB telephone modem, an xDSL modem, or a cable modem, to your modem.
For the detailed instructions on connection setups and modem configuration, see the manual that came with your computer. n 99 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Internet To use the Internet, you need to connect an external modem device, for example a USB telephone modem, an xDSL modem, or a cable modem, to your modem.
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... speakers before you need to remove the back panel cover from the computer to access the OPTICAL OUT port. For the detailed instructions, see the manual that came with your S/PDIF device. ! n 109 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting External Speakers You can connect an S/PDIF device such as speakers or headphones, to...
... speakers before you need to remove the back panel cover from the computer to access the OPTICAL OUT port. For the detailed instructions, see the manual that came with your S/PDIF device. ! n 109 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting External Speakers You can connect an S/PDIF device such as speakers or headphones, to...
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n 114 N Using Peripheral Devices ! Always use . If a device driver other than the one provided by Sony for updates. ✍ See the manual that came with your TV for more information on installation and use the device driver provided by Sony is used, the image will not be displayed and the audio will not be heard. The HDMI cable carries both video and audio signals.
n 114 N Using Peripheral Devices ! Always use . If a device driver other than the one provided by Sony for updates. ✍ See the manual that came with your TV for more information on installation and use the device driver provided by Sony is used, the image will not be displayed and the audio will not be heard. The HDMI cable carries both video and audio signals.
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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 connect them to your computer does not supply power to external devices that are ... connect an i.LINK device, such as a digital video camcorder. ❑ The i.LINK port on your computer. compatible devices you use to 400 Mbps. 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 connect them to your computer does not supply power to external devices that are ... connect an i.LINK device, such as a digital video camcorder. ❑ The i.LINK port on your computer. compatible devices you use to 400 Mbps. 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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.... When you are not using your floppy disk. Do not let them get wet. n 161 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...
.... When you are not using your floppy disk. Do not let them get wet. n 161 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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See the manual that your computer is properly configured for more information. ❑ Make sure your computer and the access point are connected to one another. ❑ Place your computer away from obstructions or move any access point you may be using closer to a wireless LAN access point? ❑ Connection ...
See the manual that your computer is properly configured for more information. ❑ Make sure your computer and the access point are connected to one another. ❑ Place your computer away from obstructions or move any access point you may be using closer to a wireless LAN access point? ❑ Connection ...
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See the manual that came with your access point for more information. Other factors include device configurations, radio conditions, and software compatibility. To maximize the data transfer speed, ...; If 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 your access point for more information.
See the manual that came with your access point for more information. Other factors include device configurations, radio conditions, and software compatibility. To maximize the data transfer speed, ...; If 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 your access point for more information.
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n 178 N Troubleshooting What are using a wireless LAN access point, see connectivity information contained in the manual that came with the wireless LAN function may be preset to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication uses divided frequency bands known as channels. You can either change the...
n 178 N Troubleshooting What are using a wireless LAN access point, see connectivity information contained in the manual that came with the wireless LAN function may be preset to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication uses divided frequency bands known as channels. You can either change the...
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... 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 already communicating with another Bluetooth device, it may not be found or...
... 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 already communicating with another Bluetooth device, it may not be found or...
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See the other device's manual for more information. Move your computer and Bluetooth devices closer to each other. ❑ If the device you want to find this computer check box. ...
See the other device's manual for more information. Move your computer and Bluetooth devices closer to each other. ❑ If the device you want to find this computer check box. ...
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... optical disc drive icon, and select Eject. ❑ If none of the above options work, insert a thin, straight object (such as a paper clip) in the manual eject hole on the wireless keyboard. ❑ If both buttons do if the drive tray does not open? ❑ Make sure your computer. Follow these...
... optical disc drive icon, and select Eject. ❑ If none of the above options work, insert a thin, straight object (such as a paper clip) in the manual eject hole on the wireless keyboard. ❑ If both buttons do if the drive tray does not open? ❑ Make sure your computer. Follow these...
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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 computer. ❑ You ...
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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... if my external speakers do not work? ❑ If you are connected to hear sound. ❑ If your speakers have a muting button, set . See the manual that has its own volume control, make sure the speakers are using a program that came with the volume down button on the taskbar. ❑ Your...
... if my external speakers do not work? ❑ If you are connected to hear sound. ❑ If your speakers have a muting button, set . See the manual that has its own volume control, make sure the speakers are using a program that came with the volume down button on the taskbar. ❑ Your...
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... sound? If a message appears stating that the i.LINK device is a trademark of Sony Corporation used only to your compatible i.LINK device for more information. ✍ i.LINK...connection may not be securely plugged into the port on your computer or camcorder. See the manual that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. Unplug the cable, and plug it in ... i.LINK cable may vary, depending on operating conditions and proper connection. Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to designate that came with each other. n 196 N Troubleshooting Audio/Video What should ...
... sound? If a message appears stating that the i.LINK device is a trademark of Sony Corporation used only to your compatible i.LINK device for more information. ✍ i.LINK...connection may not be securely plugged into the port on your computer or camcorder. See the manual that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. Unplug the cable, and plug it in ... i.LINK cable may vary, depending on operating conditions and proper connection. Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to designate that came with each other. n 196 N Troubleshooting Audio/Video What should ...