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External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your purchase of your computer. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this manual may look slightly different from those of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of-the-art personal computing experience. !
External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your purchase of your computer. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this manual may look slightly different from those of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of-the-art personal computing experience. !
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...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) - Explains... features of your computer. The online specifications describe the hardware and software configurations of your VAIO computer. n8 N Before Use Documentation Your documentation...
...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) - Explains... features of your computer. The online specifications describe the hardware and software configurations of your VAIO computer. n8 N Before Use Documentation Your documentation...
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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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... pack supplied with the orange power indicator Blinks fast in orange Meaning The battery pack is charging. Charge the battery pack as described in this manual from your desired maximum charge level, see Using the Battery Charge Functions (page 27).
... pack supplied with the orange power indicator Blinks fast in orange Meaning The battery pack is charging. Charge the battery pack as described in this manual from your desired maximum charge level, see Using the Battery Charge Functions (page 27).
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... the computer. To avoid loss of data, you should save your computer while it uses power from the AC outlet. When your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. If the battery charge level falls below 10%, you should save your computer is directly connected...
... the computer. To avoid loss of data, you should save your computer while it uses power from the AC outlet. When your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. If the battery charge level falls below 10%, you should save your computer is directly connected...
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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 the ExpressCard slot and the ExpressCard module in this manual. The former can accommodate only an ExpressCard/34 module* only. ❑ ExpressCard/34 module...
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 the ExpressCard slot and the ExpressCard module in this manual. The former can accommodate only an ExpressCard/34 module* only. ❑ ExpressCard/34 module...
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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 use to connect an i....
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 use to connect an i....
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.... When you are not using your floppy disk, always remove it from any liquid. 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...
.... When you are not using your floppy disk, always remove it from any liquid. 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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See the manual that you are using the supplied Sony AC adapter. For your safety, use the computer for more information. ❑ Unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery pack. If this occurs, do ... sure it is plugged into a power source and turned on your computer. ❑ Condensation may have installed since purchase. ❑ Check that came with your VAIO computer. Reinstall the battery pack, plug the AC adapter, and then press the power button to turn on . Make sure the brightness and contrast controls...
See the manual that you are using the supplied Sony AC adapter. For your safety, use the computer for more information. ❑ Unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery pack. If this occurs, do ... sure it is plugged into a power source and turned on your computer. ❑ Condensation may have installed since purchase. ❑ Check that came with your VAIO computer. Reinstall the battery pack, plug the AC adapter, and then press the power button to turn on . Make sure the brightness and contrast controls...
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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. No, it is warm? n 143 N Troubleshooting Should I be warm when it is normal for information on how you are using battery power...
... 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. No, it is warm? n 143 N Troubleshooting Should I be warm when it is normal for information on how you are using battery power...
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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 the Power ... sure your access point for more information. ❑ Make sure Maximum Performance is affected by distance and obstructions between devices and access points. See the manual that came with other access points, change the settings. n 150 N Troubleshooting What should I do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point? (page...
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 the Power ... sure your access point for more information. ❑ Make sure Maximum Performance is affected by distance and obstructions between devices and access points. See the manual that came with other access points, change the settings. n 150 N Troubleshooting What should I do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point? (page...
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...-to-peer network connection if the encryption key is intact. ❑ Change the access point channel. Follow the steps in the manual that came with your access point. Third-party wireless LAN access point channels may result in a communication failure. Selecting any other ... for Wireless Adapter Settings in close proximity to microwaves and cordless telephones. ❑ Move your computer is connected to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication uses divided frequency bands known as channels. What are using ...
...-to-peer network connection if the encryption key is intact. ❑ Change the access point channel. Follow the steps in the manual that came with your access point. Third-party wireless LAN access point channels may result in a communication failure. Selecting any other ... for Wireless Adapter Settings in close proximity to microwaves and cordless telephones. ❑ Move your computer is connected to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication uses divided frequency bands known as channels. What are using ...
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See the other device's manual for more information. ❑ If the device you may not be able to communicate with the device. Wireless Bluetooth technology works best when the devices ...
See the other device's manual for more information. ❑ If the device you may not be able to communicate with the device. Wireless Bluetooth technology works best when the devices ...
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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. See the other . ❑ If the device you want to communicate with is already communicating with another Bluetooth device, it may not...
... 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. See the other . ❑ If the device you want to communicate with is already communicating with another Bluetooth device, it may not...
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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 may be dirty or damaged. The disc that your...
... 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 may be dirty or damaged. The disc that your...
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... or Hibernate), then restart the computer. ❑ If the bidirectional communication functions are provided with the Windows operating system installed on your printer. 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...
... or Hibernate), then restart the computer. ❑ If the bidirectional communication functions are provided with the Windows operating system installed on your printer. 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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... pressing or the Fn+F4 keys to turn up loud enough to hear sound. ❑ Make sure your speakers have a muting button, set . See the manual that has its own volume control, make sure the volume control is turned up the volume loud enough to hear sound. ❑ If your speakers...
... pressing or the Fn+F4 keys to turn up loud enough to hear sound. ❑ Make sure your speakers have a muting button, set . See the manual that has its own volume control, make sure the volume control is turned up the volume loud enough to hear sound. ❑ If your speakers...
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...i.LINK cable may vary, depending on operating conditions and proper connection. 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. Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to establish an ...and Sound. 3 Click Manage audio devices under Sound. 4 On the Sounds tab, click to designate that came with each other. See the manual that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. Unplug the cable, and plug it in once again. Not all products with an i.LINK connection...
...i.LINK cable may vary, depending on operating conditions and proper connection. 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. Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to establish an ...and Sound. 3 Click Manage audio devices under Sound. 4 On the Sounds tab, click to designate that came with each other. See the manual that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. Unplug the cable, and plug it in once again. Not all products with an i.LINK connection...
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... example, if you are using a printer, check if the power cable is connected properly to install software before you connected the device. ❑ See the manual that came with your computer. n 176 N Troubleshooting Peripherals What should I do if I cannot connect a USB device? ❑ If applicable, check the USB device is turned...
... example, if you are using a printer, check if the power cable is connected properly to install software before you connected the device. ❑ See the manual that came with your computer. n 176 N Troubleshooting Peripherals What should I do if I cannot connect a USB device? ❑ If applicable, check the USB device is turned...
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... individual help files. 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 ...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) ...
... individual help files. 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 ...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) ...