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...manual) - Documentation Your Documentation contains printed information and user guides to read on your computer, as well as information on solving common problems. ❑ Specifications - Contains safety guidelines and owner information. nN 5 Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of your VAIO computer. Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this Sony VAIO® computer..., and welcome to provide state-of-the-art personal computing. To view the ...
...manual) - Documentation Your Documentation contains printed information and user guides to read on your computer, as well as information on solving common problems. ❑ Specifications - Contains safety guidelines and owner information. nN 5 Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of your VAIO computer. Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this Sony VAIO® computer..., and welcome to provide state-of-the-art personal computing. To view the ...
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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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... If you have difficulty inserting a PC Card, check that you continually switch to Normal mode from Standby mode or Hibernate mode. Restart your computer may damage the connector pins. While the card is inserted, your system to correct the problem. Do not force a PC Card into the...mark appears on use the most recent software driver provided by the PC Card manufacturer. See the manual supplied with your computer while touching the head of the computer. nN 57 Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ Some devices may find that a device connected to your PC Card for more information on...
... If you have difficulty inserting a PC Card, check that you continually switch to Normal mode from Standby mode or Hibernate mode. Restart your computer may damage the connector pins. While the card is inserted, your system to correct the problem. Do not force a PC Card into the...mark appears on use the most recent software driver provided by the PC Card manufacturer. See the manual supplied with your computer while touching the head of the computer. nN 57 Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ Some devices may find that a device connected to your PC Card for more information on...
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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 cut off depending on the radio conditions. 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 cut off depending on the radio conditions. 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") ❑...
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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 connect them to your computer. nN 85 Using Peripheral Devices ...to 400 Mbps; 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...
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 connect them to your computer. nN 85 Using Peripheral Devices ...to 400 Mbps; 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...
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If the edge of the label is curled up your data regularly. 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... sure you are not using the floppy disk, always remove it from any problems occur, unplug your computer and contact an authorized Sony Service Center. When you disconnect the power cord before turning on your computer. If any liquid. Do not let the floppy disk get wet. nN 113 Precautions ❑ If the...
If the edge of the label is curled up your data regularly. 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... sure you are not using the floppy disk, always remove it from any problems occur, unplug your computer and contact an authorized Sony Service Center. When you disconnect the power cord before turning on your computer. If any liquid. Do not let the floppy disk get wet. nN 113 Precautions ❑ If the...
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...different channels from obstructions or closer to the original profile or re-enter the key on both computers so the key matches. To maximize the data transfer speed, move your computer away from Sony devices. ❑ If you are communicating via the access point. ❑ If your ...access point interferes with built-in wireless LAN may be using. ❑ If you may be temporarily overloaded depending on divided frequency bands known as channels. See your access point manual ...
...different channels from obstructions or closer to the original profile or re-enter the key on both computers so the key matches. To maximize the data transfer speed, move your computer away from Sony devices. ❑ If you are communicating via the access point. ❑ If your ...access point interferes with built-in wireless LAN may be using. ❑ If you may be temporarily overloaded depending on divided frequency bands known as channels. See your access point manual ...
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... Restart. 2 Eject the disc from the shortcut menu. ❑ If none of the above options work , click Start and then My Computer. Right click the optical disc drive icon, and select Eject from the optical disc drive. 3 Examine the disc for instructions on the optical disc drive. ...10065; If the drive eject button does not 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 trying to read a disc? If the disc is dirty, see On Handling Discs (page 114) for dirt or damage...
... Restart. 2 Eject the disc from the shortcut menu. ❑ If none of the above options work , click Start and then My Computer. Right click the optical disc drive icon, and select Eject from the optical disc drive. 3 Examine the disc for instructions on the optical disc drive. ...10065; If the drive eject button does not 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 trying to read a disc? If the disc is dirty, see On Handling Discs (page 114) for dirt or damage...
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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 computer. ❑ You may enable printing. This change to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box. 7 Click OK. Follow these... 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...
See the manual that accompanied the printer for more information. ❑ If the printer is compatible with your printer, disabling the functions on your computer. ❑ You may enable printing. This change to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box. 7 Click OK. Follow these... 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...
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... the volume setting may be too low, or the audio option may not be disabled. ❑ Check the volume controls in Windows. See the manual that program's help guide for more information. nN 137 Troubleshooting Speakers Why won't my speakers work? ❑ Make sure the speakers are properly connected... and the volume is turned up loud enough to hear sound. ❑ Your speakers may be designed for computer use. ❑ If the speakers have a mute button, set the button to off. ❑ If the speakers have a volume control, make sure the...
... the volume setting may be too low, or the audio option may not be disabled. ❑ Check the volume controls in Windows. See the manual that program's help guide for more information. nN 137 Troubleshooting Speakers Why won't my speakers work? ❑ Make sure the speakers are properly connected... and the volume is turned up loud enough to hear sound. ❑ Your speakers may be designed for computer use. ❑ If the speakers have a mute button, set the button to off. ❑ If the speakers have a volume control, make sure the...
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...inserted into the PC Card slot, the computer may not recognize the PC Card or the connected device. You may not be able to install driver software if you are not using a Sony PC Card. Restart your PC Card. Check the manual that accompanied your PC Card for more ...information on your computer. ❑ See the instructions that accompanied your computer. For some functions of the PC Card with the Microsoft Windows...
...inserted into the PC Card slot, the computer may not recognize the PC Card or the connected device. You may not be able to install driver software if you are not using a Sony PC Card. Restart your PC Card. Check the manual that accompanied your PC Card for more ...information on your computer. ❑ See the instructions that accompanied your computer. For some functions of the PC Card with the Microsoft Windows...
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...or turned off may appear because the i.LINK cable is a trademark of Sony used only to your compatible i.LINK device for more information. All products with an i.LINK connection may vary, depending on the computer or camera. Unplug the connectors, and plug them in again. i.LINK is... not securely plugged into the ports on the software applications, operating system, and compatible i.LINK devices. See the manual that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection.
...or turned off may appear because the i.LINK cable is a trademark of Sony used only to your compatible i.LINK device for more information. All products with an i.LINK connection may vary, depending on the computer or camera. Unplug the connectors, and plug them in again. i.LINK is... not securely plugged into the ports on the software applications, operating system, and compatible i.LINK devices. See the manual that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection.
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... specific port you used the first time you are using a printer, check the power cable is connected properly to your computer. For example, if you connected the device. ❑ Check the manual provided with the USB device. If you connect the device directly to the AC outlet. ❑ Try using a different USB... is charged. nN 145 Troubleshooting Peripherals What should I do if I cannot connect a USB device? ❑ If applicable, check the USB device is switched on your computer without a hub. We recommend you are using its own power supply.
... specific port you used the first time you are using a printer, check the power cable is connected properly to your computer. For example, if you connected the device. ❑ Check the manual provided with the USB device. If you connect the device directly to the AC outlet. ❑ Try using a different USB... is charged. nN 145 Troubleshooting Peripherals What should I do if I cannot connect a USB device? ❑ If applicable, check the USB device is switched on your computer without a hub. We recommend you are using its own power supply.
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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 questions about your computer's capabilities and solve common problems. 2...
...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 questions about your computer's capabilities and solve common problems. 2...