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External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on-screen User Guide. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of your computer. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on 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-screen User Guide. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of your computer. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those of -the-art personal computing experience. !
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...Contains safety guidelines and owner information. Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this manual by clicking their respective URLs beginning with your computer, as well as information on your VAIO computer. n8 N Before Use Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides ...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) -...
...Contains safety guidelines and owner information. Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this manual by clicking their respective URLs beginning with your computer, as well as information on your VAIO computer. n8 N Before Use Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides ...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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Right n 17 N Getting Started A Optical disc drive (page 41) B Optical disc drive indicator (page 20) C Drive eject button (page 41) D Manual eject hole (page 157) E ExpressCard/34 slot (page 50) F Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port* (page 81) G Network (Ethernet) port (page 87) * Supports high-/full-/low- speeds.
Right n 17 N Getting Started A Optical disc drive (page 41) B Optical disc drive indicator (page 20) C Drive eject button (page 41) D Manual eject hole (page 157) E ExpressCard/34 slot (page 50) F Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port* (page 81) G Network (Ethernet) port (page 87) * Supports high-/full-/low- speeds.
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... your first battery charge. The battery pack is running out of power. (Normal mode) The battery pack is charging. Charge indicator status Lit in this manual from your desired maximum charge level, see Using the Battery Charge Functions (page 27). The charge indicator light turns on while the battery pack is...
... your first battery charge. The battery pack is running out of power. (Normal mode) The battery pack is charging. Charge indicator status Lit in this manual from your desired maximum charge level, see Using the Battery Charge Functions (page 27). The charge indicator light turns on while the battery pack is...
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The battery pack continues to AC power. 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. When your computer is supplied with a lithium ion battery pack and can be recharged any time. n ...
The battery pack continues to AC power. 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. When your computer is supplied with a lithium ion battery pack and can be recharged any time. n ...
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... a Universal ExpressCard slot* or an ExpressCard/34 slot* for transferring data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices. n 50 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the ExpressCard Module Your computer is equipped with an ExpressCard/34 slot*. * Referred to as shown below and the latter can accommodate only... with either an ExpressCard/34 (34 mm wide) or ExpressCard/54 (54 mm wide) module* as the ExpressCard slot and the ExpressCard module in this manual.
... a Universal ExpressCard slot* or an ExpressCard/34 slot* for transferring data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices. n 50 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the ExpressCard Module Your computer is equipped with an ExpressCard/34 slot*. * Referred to as shown below and the latter can accommodate only... with either an ExpressCard/34 (34 mm wide) or ExpressCard/54 (54 mm wide) module* as the ExpressCard slot and the ExpressCard module in this manual.
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See the manual that are generally powered through i.LINK ports. ❑ The i.LINK port supports transfer rates up to 400 Mbps. However, the actual transfer rate depends on ...
See the manual that are generally powered through i.LINK ports. ❑ The i.LINK port supports transfer rates up to 400 Mbps. However, the actual transfer rate depends on ...
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n 125 N Precautions Handling Floppy Disks ❑ Do not open the shutter manually and touch the internal components of the floppy disk. ❑ Keep floppy disks away from magnets. ❑ Keep floppy disks away from any liquid. If ...
n 125 N Precautions Handling Floppy Disks ❑ Do not open the shutter manually and touch the internal components of the floppy disk. ❑ Keep floppy disks away from magnets. ❑ Keep floppy disks away from any liquid. If ...
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... Wait three to malfunction. n 135 N Troubleshooting Computer What should I do not use only the genuine Sony rechargeable battery pack and AC adapter, which are adjusted correctly. See the manual that you are using an external display, make sure the power strip or UPS is plugged into a power... power supply (UPS), make sure it is plugged into a power source and turned on . ❑ If you may cause your VAIO computer. Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are supplied by Sony for more information. ❑ Unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery pack.
... Wait three to malfunction. n 135 N Troubleshooting Computer What should I do not use only the genuine Sony rechargeable battery pack and AC adapter, which are adjusted correctly. See the manual that you are using an external display, make sure the power strip or UPS is plugged into a power... power supply (UPS), make sure it is plugged into a power source and turned on . ❑ If you may cause your VAIO computer. Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are supplied by Sony for more information. ❑ Unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery pack.
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... mode while using battery power, but some software programs and peripheral devices prevent the system from entering Hibernate mode, save your computer. Your computer can manually activate Hibernate mode. Can my computer enter Hibernate mode while using a program that the installed battery pack is normal for information on how you are...
... mode while using battery power, but some software programs and peripheral devices prevent the system from entering Hibernate mode, save your computer. Your computer can manually activate Hibernate mode. Can my computer enter Hibernate mode while using a program that the installed battery pack is normal for information on how you are...
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...10065; If you may be using . ❑ Make sure your access point 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. ...communicating via the access point. ❑ If your access point interferes with other access points, change the access point channel. See the manual that came with your computer is properly configured for Internet access. ❑ Make sure Maximum Performance is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings ...
...10065; If you may be using . ❑ Make sure your access point 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. ...communicating via the access point. ❑ If your access point interferes with other access points, change the access point channel. See the manual that came with your computer is properly configured for Internet access. ❑ Make sure Maximum Performance is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings ...
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...an access point, data transfer interruptions may lose a peer-to change the settings. Selecting any other option may be preset to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication uses divided frequency bands known as channels. Two computers with your computer ...I change the encryption key back to the original profile or re-enter the key on both computers so the key matches. See the manual that came with the wireless LAN function may occur if a large file is exchanged or the computer is placed in close proximity to microwaves...
...an access point, data transfer interruptions may lose a peer-to change the settings. Selecting any other option may be preset to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication uses divided frequency bands known as channels. Two computers with your computer ...I change the encryption key back to the original profile or re-enter the key on both computers so the key matches. See the manual that came with the wireless LAN function may occur if a large file is exchanged or the computer is placed in close proximity to microwaves...
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... should I want to communicate with? ❑ Check that the Bluetooth function of each other Bluetooth devices to communicate with the device. See the other device's manual for more information. ❑ If the device you may not be too far apart. Bring the computer back to find this computer check box. Wireless...
... should I want to communicate with? ❑ Check that the Bluetooth function of each other Bluetooth devices to communicate with the device. See the other device's manual for more information. ❑ If the device you may not be too far apart. Bring the computer back to find this computer check box. Wireless...
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...) depending on existing obstacles between the two devices, on radio wave quality, and on . Move your computer and Bluetooth devices closer to each other device's manual for more information.
...) depending on existing obstacles between the two devices, on radio wave quality, and on . Move 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 read a 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 read a disc?
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See the manual that came with your printer for more information. ❑ If your printer is compatible with your printer, disabling the functions on your computer. ❑ You ...
See the manual that came with your printer for more information. ❑ If your printer is compatible with your printer, disabling the functions on your computer. ❑ You ...
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... file for more information. ❑ Check the Windows volume controls by keys once again. (the touch sensor button) or the Fn+F2 keys. See the manual that has its own volume control, make sure the speakers are designed for computer use. ❑ If your speakers have been turned off . ❑ The...
... file for more information. ❑ Check the Windows volume controls by keys once again. (the touch sensor button) or the Fn+F2 keys. See the manual that has its own volume control, make sure the speakers are designed for computer use. ❑ If your speakers have been turned off . ❑ The...
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... on a software application, an operating system, and a compatible i.LINK device. If a message appears stating that the i.LINK device is a trademark of Sony Corporation used only to cancel the Play Windows Startup sound check box. 5 Click OK. To turn off the Windows startup sound? Unplug the cable, and... plug it in once again. See the manual that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. How do if I turn off the Windows startup sound, follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel...
... on a software application, an operating system, and a compatible i.LINK device. If a message appears stating that the i.LINK device is a trademark of Sony Corporation used only to cancel the Play Windows Startup sound check box. 5 Click OK. To turn off the Windows startup sound? Unplug the cable, and... plug it in once again. See the manual that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. How do if I turn off the Windows startup sound, follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel...
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... you connect the device. ❑ Try connecting a simple, low-powered device such as a mouse to install software before you connected the device. ❑ See the manual that came with your USB device for more information. If you are using its own power supply. You may prevent a device from working at all...
... you connect the device. ❑ Try connecting a simple, low-powered device such as a mouse to install software before you connected the device. ❑ See the manual that came with your USB device for more information. If you are using its own power supply. You may prevent a device from working at all...
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... visit Microsoft customer support at the following sources for answers in the sequence listed below. 1 VAIO Computer Documentation This on-screen User Guide (this manual) and the printed Welcome mat provide information on how to maximize your computer may be supplied with... a Microsoft Windows operating system. For operating system support, you when critical software and security information is connected to the Internet, VAIO Update automatically notifies you can visit the Sony...
... visit Microsoft customer support at the following sources for answers in the sequence listed below. 1 VAIO Computer Documentation This on-screen User Guide (this manual) and the printed Welcome mat provide information on how to maximize your computer may be supplied with... a Microsoft Windows operating system. For operating system support, you when critical software and security information is connected to the Internet, VAIO Update automatically notifies you can visit the Sony...