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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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... site 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) - Contains safety guidelines and owner information...
... site 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) - Contains safety guidelines and owner information...
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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. 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-
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... AC adapter to a failed battery pack or an unlocked battery pack. ! To select your first battery charge. Charge the battery pack as described in this manual from your desired maximum charge level, see Using the Battery Charge Functions (page 27). n 25 N Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied...
... AC adapter to a failed battery pack or an unlocked battery pack. ! To select your first battery charge. Charge the battery pack as described in this manual from your desired maximum charge level, see Using the Battery Charge Functions (page 27). n 25 N Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied...
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... avoid loss of data, you should save your data frequently. 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 directly connected to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer...
... avoid loss of data, you should save your data frequently. 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 directly connected to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer...
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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 either an ExpressCard/34 (34 mm wide) or ExpressCard/54 (54 mm wide) module* as...* ❑ ExpressCard/54 module* Your computer is equipped with an ExpressCard/34 slot*. * Referred to 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 either an ExpressCard/34 (34 mm wide) or ExpressCard/54 (54 mm wide) module* as...* ❑ ExpressCard/54 module* Your computer is equipped with an ExpressCard/34 slot*. * Referred to 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. compatible devices you can use . However, the ...
See the manual that are generally powered through i.LINK ports. ❑ The i.LINK port supports transfer rates up to 400 Mbps. compatible devices you can use . However, the ...
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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. When ...
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. When ...
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... is plugged into a power source and turned on. ❑ If you may cause your VAIO computer. 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 at least one hour. ❑ Remove any extra memory modules you are using... plugged into a power source and turned on. Wait three to malfunction. For your safety, use the computer for your computer to five minutes. See the manual that you are adjusted correctly.
... is plugged into a power source and turned on. ❑ If you may cause your VAIO computer. 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 at least one hour. ❑ Remove any extra memory modules you are using... plugged into a power source and turned on. Wait three to malfunction. For your safety, use the computer for your computer to five minutes. See the manual that you are adjusted correctly.
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... and peripheral devices prevent the system from entering Hibernate mode, save your computer. n 143 N Troubleshooting Should I be warm when it is warm? Your computer can manually activate Hibernate mode. See Using Hibernate Mode (page 108) for the battery pack to avoid losing data. No, it is normal for information on how...
... and peripheral devices prevent the system from entering Hibernate mode, save your computer. n 143 N Troubleshooting Should I be warm when it is warm? Your computer can manually activate Hibernate mode. See Using Hibernate Mode (page 108) for the battery pack to avoid losing data. No, it is normal for information on how...
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...Performance is affected by distance and obstructions between devices and access points. Follow the steps in the Power Options window. See the manual that came with your computer is properly configured for Internet access. ❑ Make sure Maximum Performance is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings... in a communication failure. Other factors include device configurations, radio conditions, and software compatibility. See the manual that came with other option may result in the Power Options window. Selecting any other access points, change the settings.
...Performance is affected by distance and obstructions between devices and access points. Follow the steps in the Power Options window. See the manual that came with your computer is properly configured for Internet access. ❑ Make sure Maximum Performance is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings... in a communication failure. Other factors include device configurations, radio conditions, and software compatibility. See the manual that came with other option may result in the Power Options window. Selecting any other access points, change the settings.
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... data transfer interruptions? ❑ When your computer is connected to an access point, data transfer interruptions may be preset to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication uses divided frequency bands known as channels. What are using a wireless...(page 149) to change the settings. You can either change the encryption key? See the manual that came with your access point for Wireless Adapter Settings in the manual that came with the wireless LAN function may result in close proximity to the original profile or ...
... data transfer interruptions? ❑ When your computer is connected to an access point, data transfer interruptions may be preset to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication uses divided frequency bands known as channels. What are using a wireless...(page 149) to change the settings. You can either change the encryption key? See the manual that came with your access point for Wireless Adapter Settings in the manual that came with the wireless LAN function may result in close proximity to the original profile or ...
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.... ❑ If the WIRELESS indicator light is unlit, turn on . See the other Bluetooth devices to communicate with your computer. ❑ To allow other device's manual for more information. ❑ If the device you want to Normal mode, then turn on the WIRELESS switch. ❑ You cannot use the Bluetooth function...
.... ❑ If the WIRELESS indicator light is unlit, turn on . See the other Bluetooth devices to communicate with your computer. ❑ To allow other device's manual for more information. ❑ If the device you want to Normal mode, then turn on the WIRELESS switch. ❑ You cannot use the Bluetooth function...
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... each other. ❑ If the device you want to communicate with is on the operating system or the software in use. See the 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...
... each other. ❑ If the device you want to communicate with is on the operating system or the software in use. See the 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 restart the computer. 2 Remove...
... 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 restart the computer. 2 Remove...
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.... 3 Right-click the printer icon and select Properties. 4 Click the Ports tab. 5 Click to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box. 6 Click OK. 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. This disables...
.... 3 Right-click the printer icon and select Properties. 4 Click the Ports tab. 5 Click to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box. 6 Click OK. 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. This disables...
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... the program's help file for more information. ❑ Check the Windows volume controls by (the touch sensor button) or the Fn+F3 keys. See the manual that has its own volume control, make sure the speakers are connected to a power source. n 168 N Troubleshooting Speakers What should I change the sound output device...
... the program's help file for more information. ❑ Check the Windows volume controls by (the touch sensor button) or the Fn+F3 keys. See the manual that has its own volume control, make sure the speakers are connected to a power source. n 168 N Troubleshooting Speakers What should I change the sound output device...
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... with an i.LINK connection can communicate with your compatible i.LINK device for more information on operating conditions and proper connection. See the manual that the i.LINK device is a trademark of Sony Corporation used only to your computer or camcorder. To turn off , the i.LINK cable may vary, depending on your system, such...
... with an i.LINK connection can communicate with your compatible i.LINK device for more information on operating conditions and proper connection. See the manual that the i.LINK device is a trademark of Sony Corporation used only to your computer or camcorder. To turn off , the i.LINK cable may vary, depending on your system, such...
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... a printer, check if the power cable is connected properly to the specific port you used the first time you connected the device. ❑ See the manual that came with your computer. For example, if you are using a digital camera, check if the battery is charged. The driver could be installed to...
... a printer, check if the power cable is connected properly to the specific port you used the first time you connected the device. ❑ See the manual that came with your computer. For example, if you are using a digital camera, check if the battery is charged. The driver could be installed to...
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... 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 the sequence listed below. 1 VAIO Computer Documentation This on-screen User Guide (this manual) and the printed Welcome mat...
... 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 the sequence listed below. 1 VAIO Computer Documentation This on-screen User Guide (this manual) and the printed Welcome mat...