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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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...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) - Non-...printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this manual by clicking their respective URLs beginning with http://, your VAIO computer. Explains features of your computer must be ...
...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) - Non-...printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this manual by clicking their respective URLs beginning with http://, your VAIO computer. Explains features of your computer must be ...
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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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... computer. Charge indicator status Lit in orange Blinks along with the green power indicator Blinks along with the orange power indicator Blinks fast in this manual from your desired maximum charge level, see Using the Battery Charge Functions (page 27).
... computer. Charge indicator status Lit in orange Blinks along with the green power indicator Blinks along with the orange power indicator Blinks fast in this manual from your desired maximum charge level, see Using the Battery Charge Functions (page 27).
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... is supplied with a lithium ion battery pack and can be recharged any time. To avoid loss of data, you should save your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. To avoid loss of data when using the computer. If the battery charge level falls below...
... is supplied with a lithium ion battery pack and can be recharged any time. To avoid loss of data, you should save your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. To avoid loss of data when using the computer. If the battery charge level falls below...
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... an ExpressCard/34 (34 mm wide) or ExpressCard/54 (54 mm wide) module* as the ExpressCard slot and the ExpressCard module in this manual. 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...
... an ExpressCard/34 (34 mm wide) or ExpressCard/54 (54 mm wide) module* as the ExpressCard slot and the ExpressCard module in this manual. 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...
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... not supply power to external devices that came with an i.LINK port, which you use to 400 Mbps. compatible devices you can use . See the manual that are generally powered through i.LINK ports. ❑ The i.LINK port supports transfer rates up to connect an i.LINK device, such as a digital video camcorder...
... not supply power to external devices that came with an i.LINK port, which you use to 400 Mbps. compatible devices you can use . See the manual that are generally powered through i.LINK ports. ❑ The i.LINK port supports transfer rates up to connect an i.LINK device, such as a digital video camcorder...
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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 direct sunlight and ...
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 direct sunlight and ...
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... adapter. n 135 N Troubleshooting Computer What should I do not use only the genuine Sony rechargeable battery pack and AC adapter, which are supplied by Sony for more information. ❑ Unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery pack. See the manual that you are adjusted correctly. If this occurs, do if my computer does... plugged into a power source and turned on your computer. ❑ Condensation may have installed since purchase. ❑ Check that came with your display for your VAIO computer.
... adapter. n 135 N Troubleshooting Computer What should I do not use only the genuine Sony rechargeable battery pack and AC adapter, which are supplied by Sony for more information. ❑ Unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery pack. See the manual that you are adjusted correctly. If this occurs, do if my computer does... plugged into a power source and turned on your computer. ❑ Condensation may have installed since purchase. ❑ Check that came with your display for your VAIO computer.
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If you can enter Hibernate mode while using battery power? Your computer can manually activate Hibernate mode. See Using Hibernate Mode (page 108) for the battery pack to avoid losing data. No, it is powering your data frequently to ...
If you can enter Hibernate mode while using battery power? Your computer can manually activate Hibernate mode. See Using Hibernate Mode (page 108) for the battery pack to avoid losing data. No, it is powering your data frequently to ...
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... other option may result in a communication failure. Other factors include device configurations, radio conditions, and software compatibility. See the manual that came with your computer is properly configured for Internet access. ❑ Make sure Maximum Performance is selected for Wireless Adapter... for Wireless Adapter Settings in What should I do if I cannot access the Internet? ❑ Check the access point settings. See the manual that came with other option may result in a communication failure. Why is the data transfer speed slow? ❑ The wireless LAN data ...
... other option may result in a communication failure. Other factors include device configurations, radio conditions, and software compatibility. See the manual that came with your computer is properly configured for Internet access. ❑ Make sure Maximum Performance is selected for Wireless Adapter... for Wireless Adapter Settings in What should I do if I cannot access the Internet? ❑ Check the access point settings. See the manual that came with other option may result in a communication failure. Why is the data transfer speed slow? ❑ The wireless LAN data ...
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What are using a wireless LAN access point, see connectivity information contained in the manual that came with your access point for more information. ❑ Make sure Maximum Performance is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in What should I change the ... profile or re-enter the key on both computers so the key matches. See the manual that came with your access point. Two computers with the wireless LAN function may be preset to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication uses divided frequency bands known...
What are using a wireless LAN access point, see connectivity information contained in the manual that came with your access point for more information. ❑ Make sure Maximum Performance is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in What should I change the ... profile or re-enter the key on both computers so the key matches. See the manual that came with your access point. Two computers with the wireless LAN function may be preset to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication uses divided frequency bands known...
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... be able to communicate with is on the WIRELESS switch. ❑ You cannot use the Bluetooth function when your computer. ❑ To allow other device's manual for more information. ❑ If the device you want to communicate with is already communicating with another Bluetooth device, it may not be found or...
... be able to communicate with is on the WIRELESS switch. ❑ You cannot use the Bluetooth function when your computer. ❑ To allow other device's manual for more information. ❑ If the device you want to communicate with is already communicating with another Bluetooth device, it may not be found or...
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... computer. ❑ Check that the Bluetooth function of the device you want to communicate with your computer and Bluetooth devices closer to each other device's manual for more information. n 153 N Troubleshooting What should I do if other Bluetooth devices cannot connect to my computer? ❑ Make sure the other devices are authenticated...
... computer. ❑ Check that the Bluetooth function of the device you want to communicate with your computer and Bluetooth devices closer to each other device's manual for more information. n 153 N Troubleshooting What should I do if other Bluetooth devices cannot connect to my computer? ❑ Make sure the other devices are authenticated...
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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? If you need to clean the disc, see...
... 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? If you need to clean the disc, see...
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This disables the bidirectional communication functions of the printer, such as data transfer, status monitoring, and remote panel. See the manual that came with your printer for more information. ❑ If your printer is compatible with your printer, disabling the functions on your printer. Follow these ...
This disables the bidirectional communication functions of the printer, such as data transfer, status monitoring, and remote panel. See the manual that came with your printer for more information. ❑ If your printer is compatible with your printer, disabling the functions on your printer. Follow these ...
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... volume icon on the taskbar. ❑ Your sound output device may have been turned off . ❑ The volume may have been incorrectly configured. See the manual that has its own volume control, make sure the speakers are connected to a power source. Press (the touch sensor button) several times or keep pressing...
... volume icon on the taskbar. ❑ Your sound output device may have been turned off . ❑ The volume may have been incorrectly configured. See the manual that has its own volume control, make sure the speakers are connected to a power source. Press (the touch sensor button) several times or keep pressing...
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...and plug it in once again. To turn off the Windows startup sound? If a message appears stating that the i.LINK device is a trademark of Sony Corporation used only to establish an i.LINK connection may not be securely plugged into the port on a software application, an operating system, and a ...LINK device for more information on operating conditions and proper connection. The procedure to designate that came with each other. See the manual that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. n 173 N Troubleshooting Audio/Video What should I do I cannot use my DV camcorder?
...and plug it in once again. To turn off the Windows startup sound? If a message appears stating that the i.LINK device is a trademark of Sony Corporation used only to establish an i.LINK connection may not be securely plugged into the port on a software application, an operating system, and a ...LINK device for more information on operating conditions and proper connection. The procedure to designate that came with each other. See the manual that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. n 173 N Troubleshooting Audio/Video What should I do I cannot use my DV camcorder?
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... using another USB port on and using a digital camera, check if the battery is charged. For example, if you connected the device. ❑ See the manual that came with your USB device for more information. The driver could be installed to the specific port you used the first time you are...
... using another USB port on and using a digital camera, check if the battery is charged. For example, if you connected the device. ❑ See the manual that came with your USB device for more information. The driver could be installed to the specific port you used the first time you are...
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... Windows operating system. n 178 N Support Options Sony Support Information See 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 ...sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for answers in Brazil 5 VAIO Update When your computer is posted on the support web site. You can visit Microsoft customer support at the following sources for customers in the sequence listed below. 1 VAIO Computer Documentation This on-screen User Guide (this manual...
... Windows operating system. n 178 N Support Options Sony Support Information See 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 ...sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for answers in Brazil 5 VAIO Update When your computer is posted on the support web site. You can visit Microsoft customer support at the following sources for customers in the sequence listed below. 1 VAIO Computer Documentation This on-screen User Guide (this manual...