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Information in the supplied manuals including this manual may find differences in the information when your purchase of the VAIO computers with the 64-bit operating system. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this User Guide is intended for users of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of your computer. External views...
Information in the supplied manuals including this manual may find differences in the information when your purchase of the VAIO computers with the 64-bit operating system. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this User Guide is intended for users of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of your computer. External views...
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... or any relevant losses, including when recordings are not made to any modification to this manual, the software, or other information. Sony Corporation provides no event shall Sony Corporation be liable for any time without prior written approval. The software described herein is ... recording media, or recording devices under any particular purpose with this manual, the software, or such other information contained herein or the use thereof. Sony Corporation will not compensate for any circumstances. In the manual, the ™ or ® marks are lost recordings made...
... or any relevant losses, including when recordings are not made to any modification to this manual, the software, or other information. Sony Corporation provides no event shall Sony Corporation be liable for any time without prior written approval. The software described herein is ... recording media, or recording devices under any particular purpose with this manual, the software, or such other information contained herein or the use thereof. Sony Corporation will not compensate for any circumstances. In the manual, the ™ or ® marks are lost recordings made...
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... connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this manual by clicking their respective URLs beginning with http://, your VAIO computer. n8 N Before Use Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to the Internet. ❑... Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the Sony online support web 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/LA/ for customers in Spanish-speaking Latin...
... connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this manual by clicking their respective URLs beginning with http://, your VAIO computer. n8 N Before Use Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to the Internet. ❑... Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the Sony online support web 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/LA/ for customers in Spanish-speaking Latin...
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speeds. Right n 17 N Getting Started A Optical disc drive (page 43) B Optical disc drive indicator (page 20) C Drive eject button (page 43) D Manual eject hole (page 157) E ExpressCard/34 slot (page 53) F Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port* (page 84) G Network (Ethernet) port (page 66) * Supports high-/full-/low-
speeds. Right n 17 N Getting Started A Optical disc drive (page 43) B Optical disc drive indicator (page 20) C Drive eject button (page 43) D Manual eject hole (page 157) E ExpressCard/34 slot (page 53) F Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port* (page 84) G Network (Ethernet) port (page 66) * Supports high-/full-/low-
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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). n 25 N Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied ...
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). n 25 N Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied ...
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... pack continues to the previous work state is supplied with a lithium ion battery pack and can be recharged any time. When your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect the life of data when using the computer...
... pack continues to the previous work state is supplied with a lithium ion battery pack and can be recharged any time. When your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect the life of data when using the computer...
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This slot can only accommodate an ExpressCard/34 (34 mm wide) module*. * Referred to as the ExpressCard slot and the ExpressCard module in this manual. n 53 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the ExpressCard Module Your computer is equipped with an ExpressCard/34 slot* for transferring data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices.
This slot can only accommodate an ExpressCard/34 (34 mm wide) module*. * Referred to as the ExpressCard slot and the ExpressCard module in this manual. n 53 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the ExpressCard Module Your computer is equipped with an ExpressCard/34 slot* for transferring data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices.
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... and set up the wireless LAN network. To find out whether your computer is not equipped with a built-in modem, see the manual that came with your computer to protect the computer against online threats. The following types of Internet connection services may be sure to take...modem, to set up devices required for connecting your modem. For the detailed instructions on devices required for more information. ! n 64 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Internet Before using the wireless LAN function, you need to your ISP: ❑ Fiber to the Home (FTTH) ❑ Digital ...
... and set up the wireless LAN network. To find out whether your computer is not equipped with a built-in modem, see the manual that came with your computer to protect the computer against online threats. The following types of Internet connection services may be sure to take...modem, to set up devices required for connecting your modem. For the detailed instructions on devices required for more information. ! n 64 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Internet Before using the wireless LAN function, you need to your ISP: ❑ Fiber to the Home (FTTH) ❑ Digital ...
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... camcorder. ❑ The i.LINK port on your computer. compatible devices you connect them to your computer does not supply power to 400 Mbps. See the manual that came with an i.LINK port, which you can use . If the external device requires external power, be sure to connect it to a power source...
... camcorder. ❑ The i.LINK port on your computer. compatible devices you connect them to your computer does not supply power to 400 Mbps. See the manual that came with an i.LINK port, which you can use . If the external device requires external power, be sure to connect it to a power source...
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... inside of the floppy disk drive and cause a malfunction or damage your floppy disk. n 127 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...
... inside of the floppy disk drive and cause a malfunction or damage your floppy disk. n 127 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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...is plugged into a power source and turned on your computer. ❑ Condensation may have installed since purchase. ❑ Check that came with your VAIO computer. For your computer to five minutes. Wait three to malfunction. Reinstall the battery pack, plug the AC adapter, and then press the power... button to turn on . See the manual that you are using the supplied Sony AC adapter. Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are supplied by Sony for your display for at least one hour. ❑ Remove any . ❑ If your...
...is plugged into a power source and turned on your computer. ❑ Condensation may have installed since purchase. ❑ Check that came with your VAIO computer. For your computer to five minutes. Wait three to malfunction. Reinstall the battery pack, plug the AC adapter, and then press the power... button to turn on . See the manual that you are using the supplied Sony AC adapter. Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are supplied by Sony for your display for at least one hour. ❑ Remove any . ❑ If your...
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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. n 145 N Troubleshooting Should I be warm when it is normal for information on how you are using a program that the installed battery pack...
... 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. n 145 N Troubleshooting Should I be warm when it is normal for information on how you are using a program that the installed battery pack...
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...access point, the device 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 Wireless Adapter Settings in What should I do if I cannot access the Internet? ...for Internet access. ❑ Make sure Maximum Performance is affected by distance and obstructions between devices and access points. See the manual that came with your access point for Wireless Adapter Settings in What should I do if my computer cannot connect to a ...
...access point, the device 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 Wireless Adapter Settings in What should I do if I cannot access the Internet? ...for Internet access. ❑ Make sure Maximum Performance is affected by distance and obstructions between devices and access points. See the manual that came with your access point for Wireless Adapter Settings in What should I do if my computer cannot connect to a ...
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...? Follow the steps in the Power Options window. 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 ...exchanged or the computer is placed in a communication failure. 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 as channels. n 152 N ...
...? Follow the steps in the Power Options window. 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 ...exchanged or the computer is placed in a communication failure. 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 as channels. n 152 N ...
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... Bluetooth device, it may not be found or it may not be too far apart. If the connected device is also connected to other device's manual for more information. ❑ If the device you want to communicate with is on the WIRELESS switch. ❑ You cannot use the Bluetooth function when...
... Bluetooth device, it may not be found or it may not be too far apart. If the connected device is also connected to other device's manual for more information. ❑ If the device you want to communicate with is on the WIRELESS switch. ❑ You cannot use the Bluetooth function when...
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See the other device's manual for more information. Move your computer and Bluetooth devices closer to each other. ❑ If the device you want to communicate with is already communicating ...
See the other device's manual for more information. Move your computer and Bluetooth devices closer to each other. ❑ If the device you want to communicate with is already communicating ...
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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 restart the computer. 2 Remove the disc from the optical 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 restart the computer. 2 Remove the disc from the optical disc...
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... your computer may enable printing. 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...
... your computer may enable printing. 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 designed for computer use. ❑ If your speakers for more information. ❑ Check the ...
See the manual that has its own volume control, make sure the speakers are designed for computer use. ❑ If your speakers for more information. ❑ Check the ...
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n 174 N Troubleshooting Audio/Video What should I do I cannot use my DV camcorder? See the manual that came with each other. If a message appears stating that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. See Connecting an i.LINK Device (...their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to designate that the i.LINK device is a trademark of Sony Corporation used only to your compatible i.LINK device for more information on operating conditions and proper connection. To turn off the Windows startup sound,...
n 174 N Troubleshooting Audio/Video What should I do I cannot use my DV camcorder? See the manual that came with each other. If a message appears stating that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. See Connecting an i.LINK Device (...their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to designate that the i.LINK device is a trademark of Sony Corporation used only to your compatible i.LINK device for more information on operating conditions and proper connection. To turn off the Windows startup sound,...