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...® Windows Vista® 32-bit operating system. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this manual may find differences in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on-screen User Guide. External views illustrated in the supplied... manuals including this User Guide is intended for users of the VAIO computers with the 64-bit operating system. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in the information when your computer. Information in this...
...® Windows Vista® 32-bit operating system. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this manual may find differences in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on-screen User Guide. External views illustrated in the supplied... manuals including this User Guide is intended for users of the VAIO computers with the 64-bit operating system. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in the information when your computer. Information in this...
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... make any time without prior written approval. n7 N Before Use Notice © 2009 Sony Corporation. All rights reserved. In no warranty with regard to this manual, the software, or other information contained herein and hereby expressly disclaims any implied warranties or...as a result of a recording are not specified. Sony Corporation will not compensate for any circumstances. Sony Corporation provides no event shall Sony Corporation be reproduced, translated, or reduced to any particular purpose with this manual, the software, or other information contained herein or ...
... make any time without prior written approval. n7 N Before Use Notice © 2009 Sony Corporation. All rights reserved. In no warranty with regard to this manual, the software, or other information contained herein and hereby expressly disclaims any implied warranties or...as a result of a recording are not specified. Sony Corporation will not compensate for any circumstances. Sony Corporation provides no event shall Sony Corporation be reproduced, translated, or reduced to any particular purpose with this manual, the software, or other information contained herein or ...
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.... 2 Go to the Internet. ❑ Specifications - Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this manual by clicking their respective URLs beginning with http://, your VAIO computer. The online specifications describe the hardware and software configurations of components connection, set-up information, etc...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 American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ for customers in this manual) - Explains features of your VAIO...
.... 2 Go to the Internet. ❑ Specifications - Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this manual by clicking their respective URLs beginning with http://, your VAIO computer. The online specifications describe the hardware and software configurations of components connection, set-up information, etc...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 American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ for customers in this manual) - Explains features of your VAIO...
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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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... of power. (Sleep mode) A battery error has occurred due 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 battery pack is running out of power. (Normal mode) The...
... of power. (Sleep mode) A battery error has occurred due 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 battery pack is running out of power. (Normal mode) The...
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... of data when using the computer. If the battery pack wears out when the computer enters Sleep mode, you should save your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. To avoid loss of battery. Going back to recharge the battery pack or shut down your...
... of data when using the computer. If the battery pack wears out when the computer enters Sleep mode, you should save your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. To avoid loss of battery. Going back to recharge the battery pack or shut down your...
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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. 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.
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n 64 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Internet Before using the wireless LAN function, you connect your ISP: ❑ Fiber to protect the computer against online threats. For the ... (DSL) ❑ Cable modem ❑ Satellite ❑ Dial-up the wireless LAN network. When you need to sign up with a built-in modem, see the manual that came with your computer to set up devices required for more information. !
n 64 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Internet Before using the wireless LAN function, you connect your ISP: ❑ Fiber to protect the computer against online threats. For the ... (DSL) ❑ Cable modem ❑ Satellite ❑ Dial-up the wireless LAN network. When you need to sign up with a built-in modem, see the manual that came with your computer to set up devices required for more information. !
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.... ❑ The i.LINK port on your computer. compatible devices you connect them to your computer does not supply power to an external device. See the manual that came with an i.LINK port, which you can use . n 88 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an i.LINK Device Notes on connecting i.LINK devices ❑ Your...
.... ❑ The i.LINK port on your computer. compatible devices you connect them to your computer does not supply power to an external device. See the manual that came with an i.LINK port, which you can use . n 88 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an i.LINK Device Notes on connecting i.LINK devices ❑ Your...
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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 any liquid. Do ...
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 any liquid. Do ...
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...(UPS), make sure it is plugged into a power source and turned on. ❑ If you are adjusted correctly. See the manual that you are supplied by Sony for more information. ❑ Unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery pack. Reinstall the battery pack, plug the AC adapter,...; Disconnect all connected USB devices, if any extra memory modules you may cause your display for your VAIO computer. n 137 N Troubleshooting Computer What should I do not use only the genuine Sony rechargeable battery pack and AC adapter, which are using an external display, make sure the power strip ...
...(UPS), make sure it is plugged into a power source and turned on. ❑ If you are adjusted correctly. See the manual that you are supplied by Sony for more information. ❑ Unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery pack. Reinstall the battery pack, plug the AC adapter,...; Disconnect all connected USB devices, if any extra memory modules you may cause your display for your VAIO computer. n 137 N Troubleshooting Computer What should I do not use only the genuine Sony rechargeable battery pack and AC adapter, which are using an external display, make sure the power strip ...
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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. See Using Hibernate Mode (page 110) for the battery pack to avoid losing data. n 145 N Troubleshooting Should I be warm when it is...
... 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. See Using Hibernate Mode (page 110) for the battery pack to avoid losing data. n 145 N Troubleshooting Should I be warm when it is...
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...connected to one another. ❑ Move your computer away from obstacles or closer to change the access point channel. See the manual that came with your access point for more information. ❑ Make sure Maximum Performance is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in... failure. Follow the steps in the Power Options window. Other factors include device configurations, radio conditions, and software compatibility. See the manual that came with your access point for more information. ❑ Make sure your computer and the access point are communicating via the ...
...connected to one another. ❑ Move your computer away from obstacles or closer to change the access point channel. See the manual that came with your access point for more information. ❑ Make sure Maximum Performance is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in... failure. Follow the steps in the Power Options window. Other factors include device configurations, radio conditions, and software compatibility. See the manual that came with your access point for more information. ❑ Make sure your computer and the access point are communicating via the ...
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...What should I do I change the encryption key? What are using a wireless LAN access point, see connectivity information contained in the manual that came with the wireless LAN function may be preset to -peer network connection if the encryption key is connected to the original ...is intact. ❑ Change the access point channel. Third-party wireless LAN access point channels may lose a peer-to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication uses divided frequency bands known as channels. Two computers with your computer...
...What should I do I change the encryption key? What are using a wireless LAN access point, see connectivity information contained in the manual that came with the wireless LAN function may be preset to -peer network connection if the encryption key is connected to the original ...is intact. ❑ Change the access point channel. Third-party wireless LAN access point channels may lose a peer-to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication uses divided frequency bands known as channels. Two computers with your computer...
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..., Bluetooth Devices, and Bluetooth Settings. 2 Click the Options tab and select the Allow Bluetooth devices to find this computer check box. See the 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...
..., Bluetooth Devices, and Bluetooth Settings. 2 Click the Options tab and select the Allow Bluetooth devices to find this computer check box. See the 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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... be shorter than 33 feet (10 meters) depending on existing obstacles between the two devices, on radio wave quality, and on . See the other device's manual for more information. n 154 N Troubleshooting What should I do if other Bluetooth devices cannot connect to my computer? ❑ Make sure the other devices are authenticated...
... be shorter than 33 feet (10 meters) depending on existing obstacles between the two devices, on radio wave quality, and on . See the other device's manual for more information. n 154 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? n 157 N Troubleshooting Optical Discs Why does my computer...
... 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? n 157 N Troubleshooting Optical Discs Why does my computer...
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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. n 166 N Troubleshooting ...
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. n 166 N Troubleshooting ...
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... properly connected and the volume is turned up the volume loud enough to hear sound. ❑ If your speakers have a muting button, set . See the manual that has its own volume control, make sure the speakers are connected to a power source. Press twice or the Fn+F2 ❑ The volume may...
... properly connected and the volume is turned up the volume loud enough to hear sound. ❑ If your speakers have a muting button, set . See the manual that has its own volume control, make sure the speakers are connected to a power source. Press twice or the Fn+F2 ❑ The volume may...
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... software application, an operating system, and a compatible i.LINK device. If a message appears stating that the i.LINK device is a trademark of Sony Corporation used only to designate that came with each other. To turn off , the i.LINK cable may vary, depending on operating conditions and ...✍ i.LINK is disconnected or turned off the Windows startup sound? Unplug the cable, and plug it in once again. See the manual that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to establish an i.LINK connection may not be securely ...
... software application, an operating system, and a compatible i.LINK device. If a message appears stating that the i.LINK device is a trademark of Sony Corporation used only to designate that came with each other. To turn off , the i.LINK cable may vary, depending on operating conditions and ...✍ i.LINK is disconnected or turned off the Windows startup sound? Unplug the cable, and plug it in once again. See the manual that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to establish an i.LINK connection may not be securely ...