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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 this manual may look slightly different from those of your purchase of -the-art personal computing experience. ! n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your computer.
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 this manual may look slightly different from those of your purchase of -the-art personal computing experience. ! n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your computer.
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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) - Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - Contains...
... 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) - Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - Contains...
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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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... pack 1 Install the battery pack. 2 Connect the AC adapter to the maximum charge level you selected with the orange power indicator Blinks fast 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...
... pack 1 Install the battery pack. 2 Connect the AC adapter to the maximum charge level you selected with the orange power indicator Blinks fast 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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... it uses power from the AC outlet. While some software applications or peripheral devices are using battery power, you should save your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. If the battery pack wears out when the computer enters Sleep mode, you should save your...
... it uses power from the AC outlet. While some software applications or peripheral devices are using battery power, you should save your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. If the battery pack wears out when the computer enters Sleep mode, you should save your...
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.../54 module* Your computer is equipped with an ExpressCard/34 slot*. * Referred to 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 either a Universal ExpressCard slot* or an ExpressCard/34 slot* for transferring data among digital...
.../54 module* Your computer is equipped with an ExpressCard/34 slot*. * Referred to 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 either a Universal ExpressCard slot* or an ExpressCard/34 slot* for transferring data among digital...
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... use to connect an i.LINK device, such as a digital video camcorder. ❑ The i.LINK port on the software applications, operating system, and i.LINK- See the manual that are generally powered through i.LINK ports. ❑ The i.LINK port supports transfer rates up to 400 Mbps. n 85 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an i.LINK...
... use to connect an i.LINK device, such as a digital video camcorder. ❑ The i.LINK port on the software applications, operating system, and i.LINK- See the manual that are generally powered through i.LINK ports. ❑ The i.LINK port supports transfer rates up to 400 Mbps. n 85 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an i.LINK...
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... the edge of the label is properly affixed. Do not let them get wet. 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...
... the edge of the label is properly affixed. Do not let them get wet. 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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Wait three to turn on . See the manual that you are using an external display, make sure it is plugged into ... with your display for at least one hour. ❑ Remove any extra memory modules you are using the supplied Sony AC adapter. If this occurs, do if my computer does not start? ❑ Make sure your computer is ...minutes. 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 your VAIO computer. Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are adjusted correctly.
Wait three to turn on . See the manual that you are using an external display, make sure it is plugged into ... with your display for at least one hour. ❑ Remove any extra memory modules you are using the supplied Sony AC adapter. If this occurs, do if my computer does not start? ❑ Make sure your computer is ...minutes. 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 your VAIO computer. Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are adjusted correctly.
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... power? See Using Hibernate Mode (page 108) for the battery pack to be concerned that prevents the system from entering Hibernate mode. Your computer can manually activate Hibernate mode. Can my computer enter Hibernate mode while using a program that the installed battery pack is powering your data frequently to avoid losing...
... power? See Using Hibernate Mode (page 108) for the battery pack to be concerned that prevents the system from entering Hibernate mode. Your computer can manually activate Hibernate mode. Can my computer enter Hibernate mode while using a program that the installed battery pack is powering your data frequently to avoid losing...
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Follow the steps in the Power Options window. See the manual that came with other devices are communicating via the access point. ❑ If your access point interferes with your access point for more information. ❑ ... you may be using. ❑ If you may be temporarily overloaded depending on how many other access points, change the access point channel. See the manual that came with your access point for more information. ❑ Make sure your computer and the access point are using . ❑ Make sure your computer...
Follow the steps in the Power Options window. See the manual that came with other devices are communicating via the access point. ❑ If your access point interferes with your access point for more information. ❑ ... you may be using. ❑ If you may be temporarily overloaded depending on how many other access points, change the access point channel. See the manual that came with your access point for more information. ❑ Make sure your computer and the access point are using . ❑ Make sure your computer...
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..., see connectivity information contained in the Power Options window. Third-party wireless LAN access point channels may be preset to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication uses divided frequency bands known as channels. n 151 N Troubleshooting...access point, data transfer interruptions may occur if a large file is exchanged or the computer is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in the manual that came with the wireless LAN function may result in a communication failure. Why does the network connection stop when I do I ...
..., see connectivity information contained in the Power Options window. Third-party wireless LAN access point channels may be preset to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication uses divided frequency bands known as channels. n 151 N Troubleshooting...access point, data transfer interruptions may occur if a large file is exchanged or the computer is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in the manual that came with the wireless LAN function may result in a communication failure. Why does the network connection stop when I do I ...
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... may be able to communicate with your computer. ❑ To allow other Bluetooth devices to communicate with is unlit, turn on . See the other device's manual for more information. ❑ If the device you want to communicate with the device. n 152 N Troubleshooting Bluetooth Technology What should I do if other Bluetooth devices...
... may be able to communicate with your computer. ❑ To allow other Bluetooth devices to communicate with is unlit, turn on . See the other device's manual for more information. ❑ If the device you want to communicate with the device. n 152 N Troubleshooting Bluetooth Technology What should I do if other Bluetooth devices...
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... Bluetooth Settings. 2 Click the Options tab and select the Allow Bluetooth devices 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 on the operating system or the software in use...
... Bluetooth Settings. 2 Click the Options tab and select the Allow Bluetooth devices 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 on the operating system or the software in use...
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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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... support check box. 6 Click OK. 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 computer. ❑ You...
... support check box. 6 Click OK. 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 computer. ❑ You...
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See the manual that has its own volume control, make sure the speakers are properly connected and the volume is properly set the button to a power source. See ...
See the manual that has its own volume control, make sure the speakers are properly connected and the volume is properly set the button to a power source. See ...
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...Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Manage audio devices under Sound. 4 On the Sounds tab, click to designate 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. The procedure to your system, such as a CD-RW or .... See Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 85) for more information. ✍ i.LINK is disconnected or turned off the Windows startup sound? See the manual that came with each other. If a message appears stating that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. To turn off , the i.LINK cable may ...
...Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Manage audio devices under Sound. 4 On the Sounds tab, click to designate 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. The procedure to your system, such as a CD-RW or .... See Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 85) for more information. ✍ i.LINK is disconnected or turned off the Windows startup sound? See the manual that came with each other. If a message appears stating that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. To turn off , the i.LINK cable may ...
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... you are using a digital camera, check if the battery is working because of a power distribution failure. We recommend you connected the device. ❑ See the manual that came with your computer without a hub.
... you are using a digital camera, check if the battery is working because of a power distribution failure. We recommend you connected the device. ❑ See the manual that came with your computer without a hub.
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...corresponding solutions online. 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)...
...corresponding solutions online. 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)...