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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. 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.
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... -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. The online specifications describe the hardware and software configurations of your VAIO computer. Provides information about the software programs included with http://, your entire...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) -...
... -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. The online specifications describe the hardware and software configurations of your VAIO computer. Provides information about the software programs included with http://, your entire...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) -...
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... the following categories to find interesting and useful. ❑ VAIO Tutorials Sony provides guided help tutorials that help in the form of VAIO tutorials, an escalation page containing support and contact information, and various links to VAIO online support Web sites. ❑ Backup & Recovery Find ...including Bluetooth Wireless technology and Wireless LAN. To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Manuals & Specifications Here you will find the on how to access and provides a single location for information and technical assistance for your computer. ...
... the following categories to find interesting and useful. ❑ VAIO Tutorials Sony provides guided help tutorials that help in the form of VAIO tutorials, an escalation page containing support and contact information, and various links to VAIO online support Web sites. ❑ Backup & Recovery Find ...including Bluetooth Wireless technology and Wireless LAN. To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Manuals & Specifications Here you will find the on how to access and provides a single location for information and technical assistance for your computer. ...
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and Duo-size Memory Stick media. *2 Supports high-/full-/low- 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- speeds.
and Duo-size Memory Stick media. *2 Supports high-/full-/low- 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- speeds.
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... the battery pack as the battery pack charges). The computer automatically charges the battery pack (the battery indicator light double-blinks as described in this manual from your first battery charge. n 24 N Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with the battery care function, the battery indicator turns...
... the battery pack as the battery pack charges). The computer automatically charges the battery pack (the battery indicator light double-blinks as described in this manual from your first battery charge. n 24 N Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with the battery care function, the battery indicator turns...
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... power, you will lose all unsaved data. To avoid loss of data when using the computer. Keep the battery pack in your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as a power source. Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect the battery life. To avoid loss of data, you...
... power, you will lose all unsaved data. To avoid loss of data when using the computer. Keep the battery pack in your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as a power source. Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect the battery life. To avoid loss of data, 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 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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... from multiple wireless devices within a specific range. The access point bridges the wireless and wired LAN and acts as a central controller for example the Sony Access Point. The access point will select which channel to use on how to select the channel that will be used by the access point..., see the manual that came with an Access Point (Infrastructure) An infrastructure network is a network that extends an existing wired local network to wireless devices by providing ...
... from multiple wireless devices within a specific range. The access point bridges the wireless and wired LAN and acts as a central controller for example the Sony Access Point. The access point will select which channel to use on how to select the channel that will be used by the access point..., see the manual that came with an Access Point (Infrastructure) An infrastructure network is a network that extends an existing wired local network to wireless devices by providing ...
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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 ... Switch window. 4 Select your model supports the Bluetooth functionality, the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard, and/or the IEEE 802.11n draft standard. 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 ... Switch window. 4 Select your model supports the Bluetooth functionality, the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard, and/or the IEEE 802.11n draft standard. 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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... Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and Bluetooth Devices. 2 Select the headset icon and select Disconnect. 3 Click OK. n 71 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 Bluetooth headset. For details on using instant messaging software. The headset icon appears on the Devices tab in ...
... Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and Bluetooth Devices. 2 Select the headset icon and select Disconnect. 3 Click OK. n 71 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 Bluetooth headset. For details on using instant messaging software. The headset icon appears on the Devices tab in ...
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... want to display the full image, change the display resolution of the computer 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 the image cannot be displayed on installation and use. To connect a TV...
... want to display the full image, change the display resolution of the computer 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 the image cannot be displayed on installation and use. To connect a TV...
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... i.LINK Device Notes on connecting i.LINK devices ❑ Your computer is not fully guaranteed. ❑ The i.LINK connection varies depending on your computer. See the manual that came with your software for more information. ❑ Check the working conditions and operating system compatibility of the external device. ❑ The optional i.LINK...
... i.LINK Device Notes on connecting i.LINK devices ❑ Your computer is not fully guaranteed. ❑ The i.LINK connection varies depending on your computer. See the manual that came with your software for more information. ❑ Check the working conditions and operating system compatibility of the external device. ❑ The optional i.LINK...
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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 ...
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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... are using an external display, make sure it is plugged into a power source and turned on. For your safety, use the computer for your VAIO computer. Make sure the power indicator shows the power is on. ❑ Make sure the battery pack is installed properly and charged. ❑... power supply (UPS), make sure the power strip or UPS is securely plugged into a power source and turned on. See the manual that you are using the supplied Sony AC adapter. Reinstall the battery pack, reconnect the AC adapter, and then press the power button to five minutes. n 138 N...
... are using an external display, make sure it is plugged into a power source and turned on. For your safety, use the computer for your VAIO computer. Make sure the power indicator shows the power is on. ❑ Make sure the battery pack is installed properly and charged. ❑... power supply (UPS), make sure the power strip or UPS is securely plugged into a power source and turned on. See the manual that you are using the supplied Sony AC adapter. Reinstall the battery pack, reconnect the AC adapter, and then press the power button to five minutes. n 138 N...
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See Using Hibernate Mode (page 109) for the battery pack to avoid losing data. Your computer can manually activate Hibernate mode. If you can enter Hibernate mode while using battery power? n 148 N Troubleshooting Should I be warm when it is warm? Can my computer ...
See Using Hibernate Mode (page 109) for the battery pack to avoid losing data. Your computer can manually activate Hibernate mode. If you can enter Hibernate mode while using battery power? n 148 N Troubleshooting Should I be warm when it is warm? Can my computer ...
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...the settings. Follow the steps in What should I cannot access the Internet? ❑ Check the access point settings. See the manual that came with your access point interferes with your access point for more information. ❑ Make sure your computer and the access ...access point for more information. ❑ Make sure Maximum Performance is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in a communication failure. See the manual that came with other option may result in a communication failure. Selecting any other devices are connected to one another. ❑ Move ...
...the settings. Follow the steps in What should I cannot access the Internet? ❑ Check the access point settings. See the manual that came with your access point interferes with your access point for more information. ❑ Make sure your computer and the access ...access point for more information. ❑ Make sure Maximum Performance is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in a communication failure. See the manual that came with other option may result in a communication failure. Selecting any other devices are connected to one another. ❑ Move ...
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... is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in close proximity to microwaves and cordless telephones. ❑ Move your computer closer to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication occurs on both computers so the key matches. Follow the steps ...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 the wireless LAN functionality may lose a peer-to the original profile or re-enter the key on divided frequency bands...
... is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in close proximity to microwaves and cordless telephones. ❑ Move your computer closer to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication occurs on both computers so the key matches. Follow the steps ...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 the wireless LAN functionality may lose a peer-to the original profile or re-enter the key on divided frequency bands...
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... to this computer check box. What should I want to communicate? ❑ Check that the Bluetooth functionality of each other Bluetooth devices? See the other device's manual for more information. ❑ If the device with which you may not be able to communicate with the device. Why can't my computer discover other...
... to this computer check box. What should I want to communicate? ❑ Check that the Bluetooth functionality of each other Bluetooth devices? See the other device's manual for more information. ❑ If the device with which you may not be able to communicate with the device. Why can't my computer discover other...
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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.
... 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.
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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 restart the computer. 2 Remove the disc from the optical disc...
... 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 restart the computer. 2 Remove the disc from the optical disc...