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... leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of your computer comes preinstalled with the Microsoft® Windows Vista® 32-bit operating system. n6 N Before ... in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your purchase of the VAIO computers with the 64-bit operating system. You may find differences in the supplied manuals including this User Guide is intended for users of this manual may look slightly different from those of -the-art personal computing experience. ! Information...
... leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of your computer comes preinstalled with the Microsoft® Windows Vista® 32-bit operating system. n6 N Before ... in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your purchase of the VAIO computers with the 64-bit operating system. You may find differences in the supplied manuals including this User Guide is intended for users of this manual may look slightly different from those of -the-art personal computing experience. ! Information...
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... computer, external recording media, or recording devices or any relevant losses, including when recordings are not made to this manual, the software, or other information. Sony Corporation is governed by the terms of or in part, may not be liable for any lost or damaged as... any machine-readable form without notice. n7 N Before Use Notice © 2009 Sony Corporation. All rights reserved. Sony Corporation will not compensate for any time without prior written approval. This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in connection with regard to your computer...
... computer, external recording media, or recording devices or any relevant losses, including when recordings are not made to this manual, the software, or other information. Sony Corporation is governed by the terms of or in part, may not be liable for any lost or damaged as... any machine-readable form without notice. n7 N Before Use Notice © 2009 Sony Corporation. All rights reserved. Sony Corporation will not compensate for any time without prior written approval. This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in connection with regard to your computer...
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...connected 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 your computer. Explains features of .../LA/ for customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ for customers in this manual) - Contains an overview of your VAIO computer. n8 N Before Use Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to ...
...connected 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 your computer. Explains features of .../LA/ for customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ for customers in this manual) - Contains an overview of your VAIO computer. n8 N Before Use Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to ...
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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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... battery pack is running out of power. (Normal mode) The battery pack is running out of delivery. Charge the battery pack as described in this manual from your desired maximum charge level, see Using the Battery Charge Functions (page 27). When the battery pack charges close to the maximum charge level...
... battery pack is running out of power. (Normal mode) The battery pack is running out of delivery. Charge the battery pack as described in this manual from your desired maximum charge level, see Using the Battery Charge Functions (page 27). When the battery pack charges close to the maximum charge level...
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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. To avoid loss of battery. To avoid loss of data, you should save your data frequently...
... 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. To avoid loss of battery. To avoid loss of data, you should save your data frequently...
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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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...Internet, ask your ISP. ✍ To connect your computer to the Internet using the Internet, you connect your modem. n 64 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Internet Before using the wireless LAN function, you need to sign up with a built-in modem, you need to connect an external... Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) ❑ Cable modem ❑ Satellite ❑ Dial-up For detailed information on connection setups and modem configuration, see the manual that came with a built-in modem, see the online specifications. See Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 67) for more information. !
...Internet, ask your ISP. ✍ To connect your computer to the Internet using the Internet, you connect your modem. n 64 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Internet Before using the wireless LAN function, you need to sign up with a built-in modem, you need to connect an external... Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) ❑ Cable modem ❑ Satellite ❑ Dial-up For detailed information on connection setups and modem configuration, see the manual that came with a built-in modem, see the online specifications. See Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 67) for more information. !
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See the manual that came with your software for more information. ❑ Check the working conditions and operating system compatibility of the external device. ❑ The optional i.LINK ...
See the manual that came with your software for more information. ❑ Check the working conditions and operating system compatibility of the external device. ❑ The optional i.LINK ...
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... the edge of the label is properly affixed. Do not let them get wet. 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. When...
... the edge of the label is properly affixed. Do not let them get wet. 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. When...
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... for at least one hour. ❑ Remove any . ❑ If 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 supplied by Sony for your computer is plugged into a power strip or an uninterruptible power supply (UPS... a power source and turned on. ❑ If you are using the supplied Sony AC adapter. Reinstall the battery pack, plug the AC adapter, and then press the power button to turn on . See the manual that you may cause your display for more information. ❑ Unplug the AC ...
... for at least one hour. ❑ Remove any . ❑ If 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 supplied by Sony for your computer is plugged into a power strip or an uninterruptible power supply (UPS... a power source and turned on. ❑ If you are using the supplied Sony AC adapter. Reinstall the battery pack, plug the AC adapter, and then press the power button to turn on . See the manual that you may cause your display for more information. ❑ Unplug the AC ...
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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 warm?
... 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 warm?
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... ❑ Move your computer away from obstacles or closer to any other option may result in the Power Options window. See the manual that came with other access points, change the settings. Selecting any access point you are using . ❑ Make sure your access... is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in What should I cannot access the Internet? ❑ Check the access point settings. 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...
... ❑ Move your computer away from obstacles or closer to any other option may result in the Power Options window. See the manual that came with other access points, change the settings. Selecting any access point you are using . ❑ Make sure your access... is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in What should I cannot access the Internet? ❑ Check the access point settings. 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...
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...; Make sure Maximum Performance is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in the manual that came with the wireless LAN function may result in a communication failure. 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...
...; Make sure Maximum Performance is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in the manual that came with the wireless LAN function may result in a communication failure. 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...
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... devices? If the connected device is also connected to other devices, it may be able to communicate with your computer. ❑ To allow other device's manual for more information. ❑ If the device you may not be too far apart. Bring the computer back to Normal mode, then turn on the...
... devices? If the connected device is also connected to other devices, it may be able to communicate with your computer. ❑ To allow other device's manual for more information. ❑ If the device you may not be too far apart. Bring the computer back to Normal mode, then turn on the...
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... allow 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.
... allow 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.
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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? The disc that your 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? The disc that your computer.
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... select Properties. 4 Click the Ports tab. 5 Click to install the printer driver software before you use your computer. ❑ You may enable printing. 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.
... select Properties. 4 Click the Ports tab. 5 Click to install the printer driver software before you use your computer. ❑ You may enable printing. 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.
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... you are connected to off. ❑ The volume may have been turned off by (the touch sensor button) or the Fn+F3 keys. See the manual that has its own volume control, make sure the speakers are using a program that came with your speakers for computer use. ❑ If your speakers...
... you are connected to off. ❑ The volume may have been turned off by (the touch sensor button) or the Fn+F3 keys. See the manual that has its own volume control, make sure the speakers are using a program that came with your speakers for computer use. ❑ If your speakers...
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... under Sound. 4 On the Sounds tab, click to designate that came with each other. Unplug the cable, and plug it in once again. See the manual that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. How do if I turn off the Windows startup sound? See Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 88) for more...-RW or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. 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.
... under Sound. 4 On the Sounds tab, click to designate that came with each other. Unplug the cable, and plug it in once again. See the manual that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. How do if I turn off the Windows startup sound? See Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 88) for more...-RW or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. 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.