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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. ! External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your computer. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide.
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. ! External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your computer. 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://www.sony.ca/support/ 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 by clicking their respective URLs beginning with...
... at the following URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://www.sony.ca/support/ 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 by clicking their respective URLs beginning with...
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To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Manuals & Specifications Here you will find the on how to back up and restore your operating system, system software, and your VAIO computer. n9 N Before Use Help and Support Help and Support is easy to access ...can either perform the task for you or show you how to find the answers you need. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your personal data. ❑ Wireless & Networking Learn about wireless connections including ...
To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Manuals & Specifications Here you will find the on how to back up and restore your operating system, system software, and your VAIO computer. n9 N Before Use Help and Support Help and Support is easy to access ...can either perform the task for you or show you how to find the answers you need. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your personal data. ❑ Wireless & Networking Learn about wireless connections including ...
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speeds. Right n 16 N Getting Started A Memory Stick slot*1 (page 50) B ExpressCard/34 slot (page 46) C SD memory card slot (page 55) D Optical disc drive (page 37) E Optical disc drive indicator (page 20) F Drive eject button (page 37) G Manual eject hole (page 161) H Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port*2 (page 82) I Network (Ethernet) port (page 88) *1 Your computer supports both standard- and Duo-size Memory Stick media. *2 Supports high-/full-/low-
speeds. Right n 16 N Getting Started A Memory Stick slot*1 (page 50) B ExpressCard/34 slot (page 46) C SD memory card slot (page 55) D Optical disc drive (page 37) E Optical disc drive indicator (page 20) F Drive eject button (page 37) G Manual eject hole (page 161) H Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port*2 (page 82) I Network (Ethernet) port (page 88) *1 Your computer supports both standard- and Duo-size Memory Stick media. *2 Supports high-/full-/low-
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... not fully charged at the time of power. The computer automatically charges the battery pack (the battery indicator light double-blinks as described in this manual from your first battery charge. Battery indicator light status On Blinks Double-blinks Off Meaning The computer is charging. To charge the battery pack 1 Install...
... not fully charged at the time of power. The computer automatically charges the battery pack (the battery indicator light double-blinks as described in this manual from your first battery charge. Battery indicator light status On Blinks Double-blinks Off Meaning The computer is charging. To charge the battery pack 1 Install...
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... peripheral devices, your computer is low. The battery pack continues to the previous work state is on while you should save your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as a power source. To avoid loss of data, you use the battery pack as Sleep or Hibernate. To avoid loss...
... peripheral devices, your computer is low. The battery pack continues to the previous work state is on while you should save your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as a power source. To avoid loss of data, you use the battery pack as Sleep or Hibernate. To avoid loss...
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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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...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 63 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with your access point. The access point will be ...used by the access point, see the manual that came with an Access Point (Infrastructure) An infrastructure network is a network that...
...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 63 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with your access point. The access point will be ...used by the access point, see the manual that came with an Access Point (Infrastructure) An infrastructure network is a network that...
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See the manual that came with your access point for more information. 2 Turn on the WIRELESS switch. 3 Double-click ( / ) on the taskbar and select Connect to a network. 6 Select ..., and/or the IEEE 802.11n draft standard. See the online specifications to see whether your desired wireless option(s) and click OK. n 64 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to a wireless network 1 Make sure an access point is set up to 64 characters long using numbers from 0 to 9 and letters from...
See the manual that came with your access point for more information. 2 Turn on the WIRELESS switch. 3 Double-click ( / ) on the taskbar and select Connect to a network. 6 Select ..., and/or the IEEE 802.11n draft standard. See the online specifications to see whether your desired wireless option(s) and click OK. n 64 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to a wireless network 1 Make sure an access point is set up to 64 characters long using numbers from 0 to 9 and letters from...
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...window for at least five seconds until the indicator light blinks in handy during a video conference over the Internet using the Bluetooth headset, see the manual that came with your computer 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and Bluetooth Devices. 2 Select the headset icon and select Disconnect... from your computer 1 Press and hold the volume buttons for Use the passkey found check box and click Next. n 71 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Headset The Bluetooth headset (not supplied) will come in red and green. 3 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and ...
...window for at least five seconds until the indicator light blinks in handy during a video conference over the Internet using the Bluetooth headset, see the manual that came with your computer 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and Bluetooth Devices. 2 Select the headset icon and select Disconnect... from your computer 1 Press and hold the volume buttons for Use the passkey found check box and click Next. n 71 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Headset The Bluetooth headset (not supplied) will come in red and green. 3 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and ...
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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 TV for more than 1024 x 768 pixels, a part of your TV. n 76 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a TV You can connect a TV...
... 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 TV for more than 1024 x 768 pixels, a part of your TV. n 76 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a TV You can connect a TV...
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See the manual that came with an i.LINK port, which you can use . n 86 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an i.LINK Device Notes on connecting i.LINK devices ❑ Your ...
See the manual that came with an i.LINK port, which you can use . n 86 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an i.LINK Device Notes on connecting i.LINK devices ❑ Your ...
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... not let them get wet. When you are not using your floppy disk. n 128 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...
... not let them get wet. When you are not using your floppy disk. n 128 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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...source and turned on. Wait three to malfunction. For your VAIO computer. Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are supplied by Sony for more information. ❑ Disconnect the AC adapter and remove the battery pack. See the manual that you may cause your computer is plugged into a ...power source and turned on. ❑ If you are using the supplied Sony AC adapter. Reinstall the battery pack, reconnect the AC adapter, and then...
...source and turned on. Wait three to malfunction. For your VAIO computer. Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are supplied by Sony for more information. ❑ Disconnect the AC adapter and remove the battery pack. See the manual that you may cause your computer is plugged into a ...power source and turned on. ❑ If you are using the supplied Sony AC adapter. Reinstall the battery pack, reconnect the AC adapter, and then...
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Your computer can manually activate Hibernate mode. No, it is powering your data frequently to be concerned that prevents the system from entering Hibernate mode. See Using Hibernate Mode (...
Your computer can manually activate Hibernate mode. No, it is powering your data frequently to be concerned that prevents the system from entering Hibernate mode. See Using Hibernate Mode (...
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... configured 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 one another...do if I do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point? (page 154) to change the access point channel. See the manual that came with other access points, change the settings. Follow the steps in What should I cannot access the Internet? ❑ Check the access...
... configured 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 one another...do if I do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point? (page 154) to change the access point channel. See the manual that came with other access points, change the settings. Follow the steps in What should I cannot access the Internet? ❑ Check the access...
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...profile or re-enter the key on divided frequency bands known as channels. Selecting any other option may be preset to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication occurs on both computers so the key matches. Follow the steps... N Troubleshooting How do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point? (page 154) to change the settings. See the manual that came with your access point for more information. ❑ Make sure Maximum Performance is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in a communication failure.
...profile or re-enter the key on divided frequency bands known as channels. Selecting any other option may be preset to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication occurs on both computers so the key matches. Follow the steps... N Troubleshooting How do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point? (page 154) to change the settings. See the manual that came with your access point for more information. ❑ Make sure Maximum Performance is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in a communication failure.
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... not be able to communicate with the device. Return to Normal mode, then turn on . Why can't my computer discover other . See the other device's manual for more information. ❑ If the device with which I do if other Bluetooth devices cannot discover my computer? ❑ Make sure both devices have the...
... not be able to communicate with the device. Return to Normal mode, then turn on . Why can't my computer discover other . See the other device's manual for more information. ❑ If the device with which I do if other Bluetooth devices cannot discover my computer? ❑ Make sure both devices have the...
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... to communicate with your computer. ❑ Check that the Bluetooth functionality of the device with your computer and Bluetooth devices closer to each other device's manual for more information. Move your computer, click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, Bluetooth Devices, and the Options tab and select the Allow Bluetooth devices...
... to communicate with your computer. ❑ Check that the Bluetooth functionality of the device with your computer and Bluetooth devices closer to each other device's manual for more information. Move your computer, click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, Bluetooth Devices, and the Options tab and select the Allow Bluetooth devices...
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... optical disc drive icon, and select Eject. ❑ If none of the above options work, insert a thin, straight object (such as a paper clip) in the manual eject hole on the optical disc drive. ❑ Try restarting your computer is trying to read a disc? n 161 N Troubleshooting Optical Discs Why does my computer...
... optical disc drive icon, and select Eject. ❑ If none of the above options work, insert a thin, straight object (such as a paper clip) in the manual eject hole on the optical disc drive. ❑ Try restarting your computer is trying to read a disc? n 161 N Troubleshooting Optical Discs Why does my computer...