VAIO User Guide
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... includes information about the software programs included with your VAIO computer. The online Specifications sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of -the-art personal computing. Contains overview of this manual) - Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to read on your computer. To view the online Specifications sheet: 1 Connect to the...
... includes information about the software programs included with your VAIO computer. The online Specifications sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of -the-art personal computing. Contains overview of this manual) - Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to read on your computer. To view the online Specifications sheet: 1 Connect to the...
VAIO User Guide
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speeds. Right nN 12 Getting Started A PC Card slot (page 56) B Power button C Memory Stick media slot*1 (page 60) D Optical disc drive (page 39) E Manual eject hole (page 130) F Drive eject button (page 39) G Optical disc drive indicator (page 14) H Headphones jack (page 76) I Microphone jack (page 80) J i.LINK®... 19), (page 33) M WIRELESS LAN indicator (page 14) N WIRELESS LAN switch (page 68) O AC In port (page 15) P Power cord hook (page 15) *1 Your computer supports Memory Stick Duo media and Memory Stick Pro high speed and high capacity capabilities. *2 Supports high-/full-/low-
speeds. Right nN 12 Getting Started A PC Card slot (page 56) B Power button C Memory Stick media slot*1 (page 60) D Optical disc drive (page 39) E Manual eject hole (page 130) F Drive eject button (page 39) G Optical disc drive indicator (page 14) H Headphones jack (page 76) I Microphone jack (page 80) J i.LINK®... 19), (page 33) M WIRELESS LAN indicator (page 14) N WIRELESS LAN switch (page 68) O AC In port (page 15) P Power cord hook (page 15) *1 Your computer supports Memory Stick Duo media and Memory Stick Pro high speed and high capacity capabilities. *2 Supports high-/full-/low-
VAIO User Guide
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nN 57 Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ Some devices may not function properly if you may find that a device connected to your system is not recognized. Restart your system to shut down your computer before your computer enters Hibernate mode. It may damage the connector pins. For some PC...you alternate between Normal mode and Standby or Hibernate mode while the card is inserted, your computer. Do not force a PC Card into the slot. See the manual supplied with your computer may not enter Hibernate power management mode. While the card is inserted, you continually switch to...
nN 57 Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ Some devices may not function properly if you may find that a device connected to your system is not recognized. Restart your system to shut down your computer before your computer enters Hibernate mode. It may damage the connector pins. For some PC...you alternate between Normal mode and Standby or Hibernate mode while the card is inserted, your computer. Do not force a PC Card into the slot. See the manual supplied with your computer may not enter Hibernate power management mode. While the card is inserted, you continually switch to...
VAIO User Guide
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..., the ambient environment that will be used by the Access Point, see the access point manual. (b) Without an Access Point ("ad-hoc") ❑ If the Wireless connection is initiated by the VAIO computer, channel 11 will be selected. ❑ If the Wireless connection is initiated by a peer... Wireless LAN equipment, the Wireless LAN communication will be the channel selected by the Access Point. ! nN 74 Using Your VAIO Computer Wireless LAN Channel Selection In an 802.11b/g configuration, channel 1 to 11 can be used. (a) With an Access Point ("Infrastructure") ❑...
..., the ambient environment that will be used by the Access Point, see the access point manual. (b) Without an Access Point ("ad-hoc") ❑ If the Wireless connection is initiated by the VAIO computer, channel 11 will be selected. ❑ If the Wireless connection is initiated by a peer... Wireless LAN equipment, the Wireless LAN communication will be the channel selected by the Access Point. ! nN 74 Using Your VAIO Computer Wireless LAN Channel Selection In an 802.11b/g configuration, channel 1 to 11 can be used. (a) With an Access Point ("Infrastructure") ❑...
VAIO User Guide
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Refer to the manual that came with other compatible devices is not fully guaranteed. ❑ The i.LINK connection varies depending on connecting i.LINK devices ❑ Your computer includes an i.LINK (IEEE1394) port, which you can use . however, the actual transfer rate depends on the ...transfer rate of the external device. ❑ i.LINK cables compatible with your VAIO computer include cables with the following part numbers: VMC-IL4415 (a 1.5 meter cable with a 4-pin connector at each end), VMC-IL4408 Series (a 0.8 ...
Refer to the manual that came with other compatible devices is not fully guaranteed. ❑ The i.LINK connection varies depending on connecting i.LINK devices ❑ Your computer includes an i.LINK (IEEE1394) port, which you can use . however, the actual transfer rate depends on the ...transfer rate of the external device. ❑ i.LINK cables compatible with your VAIO computer include cables with the following part numbers: VMC-IL4415 (a 1.5 meter cable with a 4-pin connector at each end), VMC-IL4408 Series (a 0.8 ...
VAIO User Guide
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...floppy disk comes with a label, make sure that the label is properly attached. 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 sources of the label is curled up your computer and contact an authorized Sony Service Center. nN 113 Precautions ❑ If the computer is brought directly from any problems occur, unplug your data regularly. When you disconnect the power cord...
...floppy disk comes with a label, make sure that the label is properly attached. 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 sources of the label is curled up your computer and contact an authorized Sony Service Center. nN 113 Precautions ❑ If the computer is brought directly from any problems occur, unplug your data regularly. When you disconnect the power cord...
VAIO User Guide
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...back to -peer network connection if the encryption key is in close proximity to microwaves and cordless telephones. ❑ Move the computer closer to different channels from obstructions or closer to any access point you may be using a wireless LAN access point, the ...you are communicating via the access point. ❑ If your computer away from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication occurs on both computers so the key matches. See your access point manual for more information. See your access point instructions for more information....
...back to -peer network connection if the encryption key is in close proximity to microwaves and cordless telephones. ❑ Move the computer closer to different channels from obstructions or closer to any access point you may be using a wireless LAN access point, the ...you are communicating via the access point. ❑ If your computer away from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication occurs on both computers so the key matches. See your access point manual for more information. See your access point instructions for more information....
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...read a disc? Follow these steps: 1 Restart the computer by clicking Start, Turn Off Computer, and Restart. 2 Eject the disc from the shortcut menu. ❑ If none of the above options work, insert a thin, straight object (such as a paper clip) in the manual eject hole near the drive eject button. ❑ ...Try restarting your computer is on. ❑ Press the drive eject button on how to read may be dirty or damaged.
...read a disc? Follow these steps: 1 Restart the computer by clicking Start, Turn Off Computer, and Restart. 2 Eject the disc from the shortcut menu. ❑ If none of the above options work, insert a thin, straight object (such as a paper clip) in the manual eject hole near the drive eject button. ❑ ...Try restarting your computer is on. ❑ Press the drive eject button on how to read may be dirty or damaged.
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See the manual that accompanied the printer for more information. ❑ If the printer is compatible with your printer, disabling the functions on your printer, such as data ... on, and the printer cable is securely connected to the ports on your printer and computer. ❑ Make sure the printer is not functioning after the computer resumes from a power saving mode (Standby or Hibernate), then restart the computer. ❑ If the bidirectional communication functions are provided with the Windows operating system installed...
See the manual that accompanied the printer for more information. ❑ If the printer is compatible with your printer, disabling the functions on your printer, such as data ... on, and the printer cable is securely connected to the ports on your printer and computer. ❑ Make sure the printer is not functioning after the computer resumes from a power saving mode (Standby or Hibernate), then restart the computer. ❑ If the bidirectional communication functions are provided with the Windows operating system installed...
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... connected and the volume is turned up loud enough to hear sound. ❑ If you are connected to a power source. See the manual that program's help guide for computer use the speaker cable that was supplied with the speakers. ❑ If the speakers require external power, make sure the volume is properly...
... connected and the volume is turned up loud enough to hear sound. ❑ If you are connected to a power source. See the manual that program's help guide for computer use the speaker cable that was supplied with the speakers. ❑ If the speakers require external power, make sure the volume is properly...
VAIO User Guide
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You may need to use . Why doesn't my computer recognize attached devices? For some functions of the PC Card with the Microsoft Windows operating system installed on its use some PC Cards or some PC Cards, if you are not using a Sony PC Card. Why can't I insert my PC Card? ❑.... See Inserting a PC Card (page 56) for more information. ❑ You may not recognize the PC Card or the connected device. Check the manual that accompanied your computer. nN 142 Troubleshooting PC Cards Why doesn't my PC Card work? ❑ Make sure the PC Card is compatible with this...
You may need to use . Why doesn't my computer recognize attached devices? For some functions of the PC Card with the Microsoft Windows operating system installed on its use some PC Cards or some PC Cards, if you are not using a Sony PC Card. Why can't I insert my PC Card? ❑.... See Inserting a PC Card (page 56) for more information. ❑ You may not recognize the PC Card or the connected device. Check the manual that accompanied your computer. nN 142 Troubleshooting PC Cards Why doesn't my PC Card work? ❑ Make sure the PC Card is compatible with this...
VAIO User Guide
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... use the DV camera recorder? Unplug the connectors, and plug them in again. i.LINK is not securely plugged into the ports on the computer or camera. The i.LINK connection may not communicate with your system, such as CDRW or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility ... DV equipment seems to be disconnected or turned off may appear because the i.LINK cable is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that came with each other. See the manual that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection. All products with an i.LINK connection may vary, depending on the ...
... use the DV camera recorder? Unplug the connectors, and plug them in again. i.LINK is not securely plugged into the ports on the computer or camera. The i.LINK connection may not communicate with your system, such as CDRW or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility ... DV equipment seems to be disconnected or turned off may appear because the i.LINK cable is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that came with each other. See the manual that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection. All products with an i.LINK connection may vary, depending on the ...
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...camera, check the battery is switched on your computer without a hub. You may need to install software before you are using a different USB port on and using its own power supply. We recommend you connected the device. ❑ Check the manual provided with the USB device. For example, if... you connect the device. ❑ Try connecting a simple, low-powered device such as a mouse to test that the port is connected properly to your computer. The driver could be installed to the specific...
...camera, check the battery is switched on your computer without a hub. You may need to install software before you are using a different USB port on and using its own power supply. We recommend you connected the device. ❑ Check the manual provided with the USB device. For example, if... you connect the device. ❑ Try connecting a simple, low-powered device such as a mouse to test that the port is connected properly to your computer. The driver could be installed to the specific...
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...can visit Microsoft customer support at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport for customers in USA and Canada, or http://kdb.sony-latin.com/ for customers in the sequence listed below. 1 VAIO Computer Documentation This on-screen User Guide (this manual) and the printed Welcome mat provide detailed ...information on how to maximize your computer's capabilities and solve common problems. 2 Program...
...can visit Microsoft customer support at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport for customers in USA and Canada, or http://kdb.sony-latin.com/ for customers in the sequence listed below. 1 VAIO Computer Documentation This on-screen User Guide (this manual) and the printed Welcome mat provide detailed ...information on how to maximize your computer's capabilities and solve common problems. 2 Program...