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...❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/LA/ ❑ For customers in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ To find out about the configuration of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on your computer. You may find...this User Guide is intended for users of the VAIO computers with the 64-bit operating system. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to find differences in the supplied manuals including this manual may not be available on -screen User Guide....
...❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/LA/ ❑ For customers in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ To find out about the configuration of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on your computer. You may find...this User Guide is intended for users of the VAIO computers with the 64-bit operating system. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to find differences in the supplied manuals including this manual may not be available on -screen User Guide....
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...-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support - VAIO User Guide (This manual) - Safety guidelines and owner information. 2. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n5 N Finding More about Your VAIO Computer This section provides support information about restoring ...assistance for your VAIO computer, and creating recovery discs and more. Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer. 1. Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Printed Documentation...
...-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support - VAIO User Guide (This manual) - Safety guidelines and owner information. 2. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n5 N Finding More about Your VAIO Computer This section provides support information about restoring ...assistance for your VAIO computer, and creating recovery discs and more. Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer. 1. Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Printed Documentation...
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It may be different from those illustrated in this manual due to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. ! Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports n 12 N Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to variations in specifications. The appearance of your computer may also vary in some countries or areas.
It may be different from those illustrated in this manual due to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. ! Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports n 12 N Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to variations in specifications. The appearance of your computer may also vary in some countries or areas.
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Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Right n 16 N A Headphones/OPTICAL OUT jack (page 91) (Optical Output Sampling Rate: 44.1 KHz/48.0 KHz/96.0 KHz) B Microphone jack (page 104) C Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports*1 (page 105) D Optical disc drive (page 36) E Optical disc drive indicator (page 19) F Substitute drive eject button (page 36) G Manual eject hole (page 168) H Network (Ethernet) port (page 73) I VHF/UHF input port*2 (page 43) J Power button/Power indicator (page 19) *1 Support high-/full-/low- speeds. *2 On selected models only.
Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Right n 16 N A Headphones/OPTICAL OUT jack (page 91) (Optical Output Sampling Rate: 44.1 KHz/48.0 KHz/96.0 KHz) B Microphone jack (page 104) C Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports*1 (page 105) D Optical disc drive (page 36) E Optical disc drive indicator (page 19) F Substitute drive eject button (page 36) G Manual eject hole (page 168) H Network (Ethernet) port (page 73) I VHF/UHF input port*2 (page 43) J Power button/Power indicator (page 19) *1 Support high-/full-/low- speeds. *2 On selected models only.
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... pack. ! Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 24 N Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with the orange power indicator Blinks fast in this manual from your first battery charge.
... pack. ! Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 24 N Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with the orange power indicator Blinks fast in this manual from your first battery charge.
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... continues to charge while you will lose all unsaved data. If the battery charge level falls below 10%, you should save your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect the life of data, you should either connect...
... continues to charge while you will lose all unsaved data. If the battery charge level falls below 10%, you should save your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect the life of data, you should either connect...
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... up your audio and visual experience in this section may be available on the external digital cable tuner, see the manual that came with a wide range of your computer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the TV Function n 43 N Using the TV Function Your computer may have a TV tuner board installed and may...
... up your audio and visual experience in this section may be available on the external digital cable tuner, see the manual that came with a wide range of your computer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the TV Function n 43 N Using the TV Function Your computer may have a TV tuner board installed and may...
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... module manufacturer. Make sure you are inserting it clicks into the slot until it in this manual. To insert an ExpressCard module 1 Locate the ExpressCard slot. 2 Carefully slide the ExpressCard module into place. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 62 N Using Other Modules / Memory Cards Using the ExpressCard Module...
... module manufacturer. Make sure you are inserting it clicks into the slot until it in this manual. To insert an ExpressCard module 1 Locate the ExpressCard slot. 2 Carefully slide the ExpressCard module into place. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 62 N Using Other Modules / Memory Cards Using the ExpressCard Module...
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... ❑ Satellite ❑ Dial-up For detailed information on connection setups and modem configuration, see the manual that came with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) and set up devices required for more information. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Internet n 71 N Using the Internet Before using the wireless LAN function, you need...
... ❑ Satellite ❑ Dial-up For detailed information on connection setups and modem configuration, see the manual that came with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) and set up devices required for more information. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Internet n 71 N Using the Internet Before using the wireless LAN function, you need...
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... You can connect an S/PDIF device such as speakers or headphones, to your speakers are designed for computer use. ! For the detailed instructions, see the manual that came with a speaker cable (3) (not supplied). To connect external speakers ✍ Make sure your computer. Connect external speakers (1) to the headphones/OPTICAL OUT jack...
... You can connect an S/PDIF device such as speakers or headphones, to your speakers are designed for computer use. ! For the detailed instructions, see the manual that came with a speaker cable (3) (not supplied). To connect external speakers ✍ Make sure your computer. Connect external speakers (1) to the headphones/OPTICAL OUT jack...
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... the connected audio device only. The HDMI cable carries both video and audio signals. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an External Display n 97 N ✍ See the manual that came with your TV for more information on the computer. 4 Press the Fn+F7 keys to change the display output to the connected TV...
... the connected audio device only. The HDMI cable carries both video and audio signals. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an External Display n 97 N ✍ See the manual that came with your TV for more information on the computer. 4 Press the Fn+F7 keys to change the display output to the connected TV...
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Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting a USB Device n 106 N Notes on how to remove a USB device, see the manual that came with the device. ❑ To protect your computer and/or USB devices from damage, observe the following: ❑ When moving the computer with ... may need to shock or impact. ❑ Do not put the computer into a bag or carrying case when it has USB devices connected. See the manual that came with the USB device for more information. ❑ Be sure to use .
Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting a USB Device n 106 N Notes on how to remove a USB device, see the manual that came with the device. ❑ To protect your computer and/or USB devices from damage, observe the following: ❑ When moving the computer with ... may need to shock or impact. ❑ Do not put the computer into a bag or carrying case when it has USB devices connected. See the manual that came with the USB device for more information. ❑ Be sure to use .
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... be available depending on a software application, an operating system, and a compatible i.LINK device. See the manual that came with your compatible i.LINK device for more information. ❑ Check the working conditions and operating ...source. ❑ The i.LINK port supports transfer rates up to designate that came with your computer. See the manual that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. Not all products with an i.LINK connection can use . Using Peripheral...communicate with each other compatible devices is a trademark of Sony Corporation used only to 400 Mbps.
... be available depending on a software application, an operating system, and a compatible i.LINK device. See the manual that came with your compatible i.LINK device for more information. ❑ Check the working conditions and operating ...source. ❑ The i.LINK port supports transfer rates up to designate that came with your computer. See the manual that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. Not all products with an i.LINK connection can use . Using Peripheral...communicate with each other compatible devices is a trademark of Sony Corporation used only to 400 Mbps.
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See the manual that came with the device for more information. You cannot access the pictures stored on your compatible i.LINK device. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an i.LINK Device n 108 N Connecting a Digital Video Camcorder To connect a digital video camcorder Plug one end of an i.LINK cable (1) (not supplied) into the i.LINK port (2) on the computer and the other end into the DV In/ Out port (3) on the digital video camcorder. ✍ The connection procedure varies depending on a Memory Stick when using an i.LINK connection.
See the manual that came with the device for more information. You cannot access the pictures stored on your compatible i.LINK device. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an i.LINK Device n 108 N Connecting a Digital Video Camcorder To connect a digital video camcorder Plug one end of an i.LINK cable (1) (not supplied) into the i.LINK port (2) on the computer and the other end into the DV In/ Out port (3) on the digital video camcorder. ✍ The connection procedure varies depending on a Memory Stick when using an i.LINK connection.
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... the manual that you are using an external display, make sure it is plugged into a power source and turned on. ❑ If you may cause your computer to malfunction. Wait three to turn on . Troubleshooting > Computer n 148 N Computer What should I do not use only the genuine Sony rechargeable ...and AC adapter, which are adjusted correctly. Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are supplied by Sony for your display for at least one hour. ❑ Check that came with your VAIO computer. Reinstall the battery pack, plug the AC adapter, and then press the power button to...
... the manual that you are using an external display, make sure it is plugged into a power source and turned on. ❑ If you may cause your computer to malfunction. Wait three to turn on . Troubleshooting > Computer n 148 N Computer What should I do not use only the genuine Sony rechargeable ...and AC adapter, which are adjusted correctly. Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are supplied by Sony for your display for at least one hour. ❑ Check that came with your VAIO computer. Reinstall the battery pack, plug the AC adapter, and then press the power button to...
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... Mode (page 121) for the battery pack to be concerned that prevents the system from entering Hibernate mode. No, it is warm? Your computer can manually activate Hibernate mode.
... Mode (page 121) for the battery pack to be concerned that prevents the system from entering Hibernate mode. No, it is warm? Your computer can manually activate Hibernate mode.
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Selecting any other access points, change the access point channel. Follow the steps in the Power Options window. See the manual that came with other option may result in a communication failure. Selecting any other devices are using . ❑ Make sure ...is affected by distance and obstructions between devices and access points. Other factors include device configurations, radio conditions, and software compatibility. See the manual that came with your access point for more information. ❑ Make sure your computer and the access point are connected to one another....
Selecting any other access points, change the access point channel. Follow the steps in the Power Options window. See the manual that came with other option may result in a communication failure. Selecting any other devices are using . ❑ Make sure ...is affected by distance and obstructions between devices and access points. Other factors include device configurations, radio conditions, and software compatibility. See the manual that came with your access point for more information. ❑ Make sure your computer and the access point are connected to one another....
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Third-party wireless LAN access point channels may lose a peer-to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication uses divided frequency bands known as channels. Two computers with the wireless LAN function... stop when I do I avoid data transfer interruptions? ❑ When your computer is connected to an access point, data transfer interruptions may result in the manual that came with your access point. You can either change the encryption key back to the access point. ❑ Make sure the access point connection...
Third-party wireless LAN access point channels may lose a peer-to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication uses divided frequency bands known as channels. Two computers with the wireless LAN function... stop when I do I avoid data transfer interruptions? ❑ When your computer is connected to an access point, data transfer interruptions may result in the manual that came with your access point. You can either change the encryption key back to the access point. ❑ Make sure the access point connection...
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... communicating with another Bluetooth device, it may not be found or it may be able to Normal mode, then turn on . See the other device's manual for more information. ❑ If the device you want to communicate with is unlit, turn on the WIRELESS switch. ❑ Your computer and the device...
... communicating with another Bluetooth device, it may not be found or it may be able to Normal mode, then turn on . See the other device's manual for more information. ❑ If the device you want to communicate with is unlit, turn on the WIRELESS switch. ❑ Your computer and the device...
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... the disc, see Handling Discs (page 139) for dirt or damage. It will not work , insert a thin, straight object (such as a paper clip) into the manual eject hole near the substitute drive eject button. ❑ Try restarting your computer is not powered. ❑ If the drive eject button does not work... tray does not open? ❑ Make sure your computer is on. ❑ If the power supply to the optical disc drive is disabled by the VAIO Power Management, the substitute drive eject button on the optical disc drive will take a while to eject the drive tray if the optical disc drive...
... the disc, see Handling Discs (page 139) for dirt or damage. It will not work , insert a thin, straight object (such as a paper clip) into the manual eject hole near the substitute drive eject button. ❑ Try restarting your computer is not powered. ❑ If the drive eject button does not work... tray does not open? ❑ Make sure your computer is on. ❑ If the power supply to the optical disc drive is disabled by the VAIO Power Management, the substitute drive eject button on the optical disc drive will take a while to eject the drive tray if the optical disc drive...