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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 Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those of -the-art personal computing experience. ! n5 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 Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those of -the-art personal computing experience. ! n5 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide.
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... at the following URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://sony.ca/view/Computers_Bulletins.htm 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) - It also includes information about the...
... at the following URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://sony.ca/view/Computers_Bulletins.htm 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) - It also includes information about the...
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... partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings. n8 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click Media Center User Guide. To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help...
... partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings. n8 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click Media Center User Guide. To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help...
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... answers you how to back up and restore your operating system, system software, and your VAIO computer. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other VAIO documents, and system and software information for you or show you need. To access Help and... Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Manuals & Specifications Here you accomplish a task. Run utilities that include VAIO Media Setup...
... answers you how to back up and restore your operating system, system software, and your VAIO computer. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other VAIO documents, and system and software information for you or show you need. To access Help and... Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Manuals & Specifications Here you accomplish a task. Run utilities that include VAIO Media Setup...
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...Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 42) D Built-in microphone (monaural) E Power indicator (page 19) F DISPLAY OFF button Press this button to this manual due to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. ! The appearance of your computer may also vary in some countries or areas.... I SONY logo lamp (page 111) J LCD screen (page 128) K Hard disk drive indicator (page 19) L DISPLAY OFF indicator (page 19) * On selected models only...
...Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 42) D Built-in microphone (monaural) E Power indicator (page 19) F DISPLAY OFF button Press this button to this manual due to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. ! The appearance of your computer may also vary in some countries or areas.... I SONY logo lamp (page 111) J LCD screen (page 128) K Hard disk drive indicator (page 19) L DISPLAY OFF indicator (page 19) * On selected models only...
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n 32 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 32 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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...with an external digital cable tuner or have some TV tuner boards installed: one analog tuner board and one ATSC tuner board, or one analog tuner board only. To access this on the external digital cable tuner, see the manual that came with the tuner. This section describes how...and other equipment. For details on -screen guide 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click Media Center User Guide. n 55 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the TV Function To enhance your audio and visual experience in conjunction with Windows Media Center, your computer may be...
...with an external digital cable tuner or have some TV tuner boards installed: one analog tuner board and one ATSC tuner board, or one analog tuner board only. To access this on the external digital cable tuner, see the manual that came with the tuner. This section describes how...and other equipment. For details on -screen guide 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click Media Center User Guide. n 55 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the TV Function To enhance your audio and visual experience in conjunction with Windows Media Center, your computer may be...
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...is not equipped with the VHF/UHF input port and is delivered with an external digital cable tuner, see the manual that only one TV coaxial cable is the TV coaxial cable (1). See Removing and Replacing the Back Panel Cover (page 20) for the detailed instructions on service .... Note that came with the TV tuner board. The following . ✍ You need to connect your computer system, TV monitor or display, and cable service access, depends on the type of connection available. n 56 N Using Your VAIO Computer Setting Up TV Connections ! One primary cable to connect the computer...
...is not equipped with the VHF/UHF input port and is delivered with an external digital cable tuner, see the manual that only one TV coaxial cable is the TV coaxial cable (1). See Removing and Replacing the Back Panel Cover (page 20) for the detailed instructions on service .... Note that came with the TV tuner board. The following . ✍ You need to connect your computer system, TV monitor or display, and cable service access, depends on the type of connection available. n 56 N Using Your VAIO Computer Setting Up TV Connections ! One primary cable to connect the computer...
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...driver provided by the PC Card manufacturer. Do not force a PC Card into the slot. See the manual that the device connected to Normal mode from Sleep mode. It may not function properly if you may find that came with your system to correct the problem. n 75 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ Some... devices may damage the connector pins. For some PC Cards, if you...
...driver provided by the PC Card manufacturer. Do not force a PC Card into the slot. See the manual that the device connected to Normal mode from Sleep mode. It may not function properly if you may find that came with your system to correct the problem. n 75 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ Some... devices may damage the connector pins. For some PC Cards, if you...
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.... ❑ ExpressCard/34 module* ❑ ExpressCard/54 module* Your computer is equipped with an ExpressCard/34 slot*. * Referred to as shown below; n 77 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the ExpressCard Module Your computer is equipped with either an ExpressCard/34 (34mm wide) or ExpressCard/54 (54mm wide) module* as the ExpressCard...
.... ❑ ExpressCard/34 module* ❑ ExpressCard/54 module* Your computer is equipped with an ExpressCard/34 slot*. * Referred to as shown below; n 77 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the ExpressCard Module Your computer is equipped with either an ExpressCard/34 (34mm wide) or ExpressCard/54 (54mm wide) module* as the ExpressCard...
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n 96 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with an Access Point (Infrastructure) An infrastructure network is a network that came with your access point. The access point will be used by the access point, see the manual that extends an existing wired local network to use on an infrastructure network. ! For details... supplied), for the wireless LAN. The access point bridges the wireless and wired LAN and acts as a central controller for example the Sony Access Point. The access point coordinates transmission and reception from multiple wireless devices within a specific range.
n 96 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with an Access Point (Infrastructure) An infrastructure network is a network that came with your access point. The access point will be used by the access point, see the manual that extends an existing wired local network to use on an infrastructure network. ! For details... supplied), for the wireless LAN. The access point bridges the wireless and wired LAN and acts as a central controller for example the Sony Access Point. The access point coordinates transmission and reception from multiple wireless devices within a specific range.
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See the manual that came with your desired wireless option(s). 6 Right-click or on the WLAN switch. The Wireless LAN indicator lights up. 3 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 4 Double-click Network Connections and VAIO Smart Network. ✍ For information on the VAIO Smart Network software, see... your access point for the procedure. 1 Make sure an access point is case sensitive and must enter a passphrase. n 97 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to a wireless network ✍ You need to remove the back panel cover from A to F. See Removing and Replacing the ...
See the manual that came with your desired wireless option(s). 6 Right-click or on the WLAN switch. The Wireless LAN indicator lights up. 3 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 4 Double-click Network Connections and VAIO Smart Network. ✍ For information on the VAIO Smart Network software, see... your access point for the procedure. 1 Make sure an access point is case sensitive and must enter a passphrase. n 97 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to a wireless network ✍ You need to remove the back panel cover from A to F. See Removing and Replacing the ...
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however, the actual transfer rate depends on the transfer rate of i.LINK-compatible PC peripherals (for more information. ❑ Check the working conditions and operating system compatibility of the external device. ❑ The optional i.LINK cables may not be... available in some countries or areas. ❑ An i.LINK connection with other compatible devices is equipped with your computer. See the manual that came with an i.LINK port, which you can use . n 103 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an i.LINK Device Notes on connecting i.LINK devices ❑ Your...
however, the actual transfer rate depends on the transfer rate of i.LINK-compatible PC peripherals (for more information. ❑ Check the working conditions and operating system compatibility of the external device. ❑ The optional i.LINK cables may not be... available in some countries or areas. ❑ An i.LINK connection with other compatible devices is equipped with your computer. See the manual that came with an i.LINK port, which you can use . n 103 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an i.LINK Device Notes on connecting i.LINK devices ❑ Your...
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... remove it from any liquid. When you are not using your floppy disk. n 133 N Precautions 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...
... remove it from any liquid. When you are not using your floppy disk. n 133 N Precautions 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...
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... a wireless LAN access point? ❑ Connection availability is properly configured for more information. ❑ Make sure your computer and the access point are connected to one another. ❑ Move your computer away from obstructions or closer to confirm that came with your access point for Internet access. What should I cannot access...
... a wireless LAN access point? ❑ Connection availability is properly configured for more information. ❑ Make sure your computer and the access point are connected to one another. ❑ Move your computer away from obstructions or closer to confirm that came with your access point for Internet access. What should I cannot access...
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... ❑ When your access point for more information. Other factors include device configurations, radio conditions, and software compatibility. See the manual that came with your access point interferes with your computer is connected to the access point. ❑ Make sure the access point connection... is intact. ❑ Change the access point channel. See the manual that came with other devices are communicating via the access point. ❑ If your access point for more information. n 156 N ...
... ❑ When your access point for more information. Other factors include device configurations, radio conditions, and software compatibility. See the manual that came with your access point interferes with your computer is connected to the access point. ❑ Make sure the access point connection... is intact. ❑ Change the access point channel. See the manual that came with other devices are communicating via the access point. ❑ If your access point for more information. n 156 N ...
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... the encryption key? n 157 N Troubleshooting What are using a wireless LAN access point, see connectivity information contained in the manual that came with the wireless LAN functionality may be preset to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication occurs on both computers so the key matches...
... the encryption key? n 157 N Troubleshooting What are using a wireless LAN access point, see connectivity information contained in the manual that came with the wireless LAN functionality may be preset to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication occurs on both computers so the key matches...
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... the printer, such as data transfer, status monitoring, and remote panel. This change to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box. 6 Click OK. 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. n 165 N Troubleshooting...
... the printer, such as data transfer, status monitoring, and remote panel. This change to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box. 6 Click OK. 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. n 165 N Troubleshooting...
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.... ❑ Your sound output device may have been incorrectly configured. Press the volume up button to turn up loud enough to a power source. See the manual that has its own volume control, make sure the volume control is turned up the volume loud enough to hear sound. ❑ If your speakers...
.... ❑ Your sound output device may have been incorrectly configured. Press the volume up button to turn up loud enough to a power source. See the manual that has its own volume control, make sure the volume control is turned up the volume loud enough to hear sound. ❑ If your speakers...
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...Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 Click Device Manager on your computer. ❑ See the manual that came with your PC Card, which worked normally before, does not work ? ❑ Make sure the PC Card is compatible with the Microsoft Windows operating system installed on the left pane. The Device...driver software. See Inserting a PC Card (page 74) for more information. n 173 N Troubleshooting PC Cards What should I do if my PC Card does not work , you are not using a Sony PC Card. ❑ If your PC Card for more information. ❑ Make sure the PC Card is inserted properly. ...
...Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 Click Device Manager on your computer. ❑ See the manual that came with your PC Card, which worked normally before, does not work ? ❑ Make sure the PC Card is compatible with the Microsoft Windows operating system installed on the left pane. The Device...driver software. See Inserting a PC Card (page 74) for more information. n 173 N Troubleshooting PC Cards What should I do if my PC Card does not work , you are not using a Sony PC Card. ❑ If your PC Card for more information. ❑ Make sure the PC Card is inserted properly. ...