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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. ! 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 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. ! n6 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) - The online specifications describe the hardware...
... 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) - The online specifications describe the hardware...
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To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. n8 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Provides information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings.
To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. n8 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Provides information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings.
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... To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Manuals & Specifications Here you will find interesting and useful. ❑ VAIO Tutorials Sony provides guided help tutorials that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing Center, and access to wireless tutorials. ... to back up and restore your operating system, system software, and your computer. ❑ VAIO Support Access interactive help you need. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other Internet sites you might find the on how to find the answers...
... To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Manuals & Specifications Here you will find interesting and useful. ❑ VAIO Tutorials Sony provides guided help tutorials that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing Center, and access to wireless tutorials. ... to back up and restore your operating system, system software, and your computer. ❑ VAIO Support Access interactive help you need. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other Internet sites you might find the on how to find the answers...
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speeds. and Duo-size Memory Stick media. *2 Supports high-/full-/low- Right n 16 N Getting Started A Memory Stick slot*1 (page 52) B ExpressCard/34 slot (page 46) C SD memory card slot (page 56) D Optical disc drive (page 37) E Optical disc drive indicator (page 20) F Drive eject button (page 37) G Manual eject hole (page 163) H Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port*2 (page 84) I Network (Ethernet) port (page 90) *1 Your computer supports both standard-
speeds. and Duo-size Memory Stick media. *2 Supports high-/full-/low- Right n 16 N Getting Started A Memory Stick slot*1 (page 52) B ExpressCard/34 slot (page 46) C SD memory card slot (page 56) D Optical disc drive (page 37) E Optical disc drive indicator (page 20) F Drive eject button (page 37) G Manual eject hole (page 163) H Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port*2 (page 84) I Network (Ethernet) port (page 90) *1 Your computer supports both standard-
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... pack is using battery power. The computer automatically charges the battery pack (the battery indicator light flashes in a double blink pattern as described in this manual from your desired maximum charge level with your computer is not fully charged at the time of power. The computer is charging. To select your...
... pack is using battery power. The computer automatically charges the battery pack (the battery indicator light flashes in a double blink pattern as described in this manual from your desired maximum charge level with your computer is not fully charged at the time of power. The computer is charging. To select your...
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... previous work state is impossible. To avoid loss of data, you will lose all unsaved data. Keep the battery pack in your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as a power source.
... previous work state is impossible. To avoid loss of data, you will lose all unsaved data. Keep the battery pack in your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as a power source.
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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 46 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 46 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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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. ! n 64 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with an Access Point (Infrastructure) An infrastructure network is a network that came with your access point. 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.
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. ! n 64 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with an Access Point (Infrastructure) An infrastructure network is a network that came with your access point. 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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... the desired access point and click Connect. ✍ For WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK authentication, you must enter a passphrase. n 65 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to F. See the manual that came with your model supports the Bluetooth functionality, the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard, and/or the IEEE 802.11n draft standard.
... the desired access point and click Connect. ✍ For WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK authentication, you must enter a passphrase. n 65 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to F. See the manual that came with your model supports the Bluetooth functionality, the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard, and/or the IEEE 802.11n draft standard.
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n 72 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Headset The Bluetooth headset (not supplied) will come in handy during a video conference over the Internet using the Bluetooth headset, see the manual that came with your computer 1 Press and hold the headset power button for at least five seconds to be found in the...
n 72 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Headset The Bluetooth headset (not supplied) will come in handy during a video conference over the Internet using the Bluetooth headset, see the manual that came with your computer 1 Press and hold the headset power button for at least five seconds to be found in the...
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... the other end to the TV. 4 Switch the input channel of the TV to external input. 5 Set up the TV configuration system. ✍ See the manual that came with your computer. n 78 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a TV You can connect a TV to your TV for more than 1024 x 768 pixels, a part...
... the other end to the TV. 4 Switch the input channel of the TV to external input. 5 Set up the TV configuration system. ✍ See the manual that came with your computer. n 78 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a TV You can connect a TV to your TV for more than 1024 x 768 pixels, a part...
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See the manual that came with other compatible devices is equipped with an i.LINK port, which you can use . however, the actual transfer rate depends on the transfer ...
See the manual that came with other compatible devices is equipped with an i.LINK port, which you can use . however, the actual transfer rate depends on the transfer ...
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... you are not using your floppy disk. Do not let them get wet. n 130 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...
... you are not using your floppy disk. Do not let them get wet. n 130 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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See the manual that you are supplied by Sony for more information. ❑ Disconnect the AC adapter and remove the...your computer. ❑ Condensation may have installed since purchase. ❑ Check that came with your display for your VAIO computer. If this occurs, do if my computer does not start? ❑ Make sure your computer is plugged into...; If you are adjusted correctly. n 140 N Troubleshooting Computer What should I do not use only the genuine Sony rechargeable battery pack and AC adapter, which are using an external display, make sure the power strip or UPS is...
See the manual that you are supplied by Sony for more information. ❑ Disconnect the AC adapter and remove the...your computer. ❑ Condensation may have installed since purchase. ❑ Check that came with your display for your VAIO computer. If this occurs, do if my computer does not start? ❑ Make sure your computer is plugged into...; If you are adjusted correctly. n 140 N Troubleshooting Computer What should I do not use only the genuine Sony rechargeable battery pack and AC adapter, which are using an external display, make sure the power strip or UPS is...
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n 150 N Troubleshooting Can my computer enter Hibernate mode while using battery power, but some software programs and peripheral devices prevent the system from entering Hibernate mode, save your data frequently to avoid losing data. Your computer can manually activate Hibernate mode. See Using Hibernate Mode (page 112) for information on how you are using a program that prevents the system from entering Hibernate mode. If you can enter Hibernate mode while using battery power?
n 150 N Troubleshooting Can my computer enter Hibernate mode while using battery power, but some software programs and peripheral devices prevent the system from entering Hibernate mode, save your data frequently to avoid losing data. Your computer can manually activate Hibernate mode. See Using Hibernate Mode (page 112) for information on how you are using a program that prevents the system from entering Hibernate mode. If you can enter Hibernate mode while using battery power?
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...for Internet access. ❑ Make sure Maximum Performance is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in the Power Options window. See the manual that came with your access point for more information. ❑ Make sure your computer and the access point are connected to ...away from obstructions or closer to change the settings. Other factors include device configurations, radio conditions, and software compatibility. See the manual that came with your access point for more information. ❑ Make sure Maximum Performance is affected by distance and obstructions between devices...
...for Internet access. ❑ Make sure Maximum Performance is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in the Power Options window. See the manual that came with your access point for more information. ❑ Make sure your computer and the access point are connected to ...away from obstructions or closer to change the settings. Other factors include device configurations, radio conditions, and software compatibility. See the manual that came with your access point for more information. ❑ Make sure Maximum Performance is affected by distance and obstructions between devices...
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.... Selecting any other option may occur when 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...
.... Selecting any other option may occur when 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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.... If the connected device is also connected to other devices, it may not be able to communicate with your computer. ❑ To allow other device's manual for more information. ❑ If the device with which you want to communicate is in the Bluetooth Devices window or you want to communicate is...
.... If the connected device is also connected to other devices, it may not be able to communicate with your computer. ❑ To allow other device's manual for more information. ❑ If the device with which you want to communicate is in the Bluetooth Devices window or you want to communicate is...
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... be shorter than 33 feet (10 meters) depending on existing obstacles between the two devices, on radio wave quality, and on . See the other device's manual for more information. n 160 N Troubleshooting What should I do if other Bluetooth devices cannot connect to this computer check box. ❑ The data transfer distance can...
... be shorter than 33 feet (10 meters) depending on existing obstacles between the two devices, on radio wave quality, and on . See the other device's manual for more information. n 160 N Troubleshooting What should I do if other Bluetooth devices cannot connect to this computer check box. ❑ The data transfer distance can...