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...supplied items may not be available on -screen User Guide. External views illustrated in the supplied manuals including this User Guide is intended for users of your computer. Information in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on your computer comes preinstalled with the Microsoft®... Windows Vista® 32-bit operating system. How to provide state-of this manual may find out about the configuration of your ...
...supplied items may not be available on -screen User Guide. External views illustrated in the supplied manuals including this User Guide is intended for users of your computer. Information in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on your computer comes preinstalled with the Microsoft®... Windows Vista® 32-bit operating system. How to provide state-of this manual may find out about the configuration of your ...
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... find useful documentation such as below: - Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n5 N Finding More about Your VAIO Computer This section provides support information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and...Information about your VAIO computer. On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support - Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer. 1. VAIO User Guide (This manual) - Safety guidelines...
... find useful documentation such as below: - Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n5 N Finding More about Your VAIO Computer This section provides support information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and...Information about your VAIO computer. On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support - Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer. 1. VAIO User Guide (This manual) - Safety guidelines...
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Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Right A Optical disc drive (page 39) B Optical disc drive indicator (page 18) C Drive eject button (page 39) D Manual eject hole (page 150) E ExpressCard/34 slot (page 51) F Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port* (page 87) G Network (Ethernet) port (page 60) * Supports high-/full-/low- n 15 N speeds.
Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Right A Optical disc drive (page 39) B Optical disc drive indicator (page 18) C Drive eject button (page 39) D Manual eject hole (page 150) E ExpressCard/34 slot (page 51) F Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port* (page 87) G Network (Ethernet) port (page 60) * Supports high-/full-/low- n 15 N speeds.
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... adapter. 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 25). To select your first battery charge. The charge indicator light turns...
... adapter. 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 25). To select your first battery charge. The charge indicator light turns...
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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. When your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. If the battery charge level falls below...
... 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. When your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. If the battery charge level falls below...
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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. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 51 N Using Other Modules / Memory Cards 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. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 51 N Using Other Modules / Memory Cards 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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... (DSL) ❑ Cable modem ❑ Satellite ❑ Dial-up For detailed information on connection setups and modem configuration, see the manual that came with your computer to the Internet. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Internet n 58 N Using the Internet Before using the wireless LAN function, you need to set up devices...
... (DSL) ❑ Cable modem ❑ Satellite ❑ Dial-up For detailed information on connection setups and modem configuration, see the manual that came with your computer to the Internet. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Internet n 58 N Using the Internet Before using the wireless LAN function, you need to set up devices...
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... a USB printer compatible with your USB device before use. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting a USB Device n 88 N Notes on how to remove a USB device, see the manual that came with the device. ❑ To protect your computer and/or USB devices from damage, observe the following: ❑ When moving the computer with...
... a USB printer compatible with your USB device before use. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting a USB Device n 88 N Notes on how to remove a USB device, see the manual that came with the device. ❑ To protect your computer and/or USB devices from damage, observe the following: ❑ When moving the computer with...
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... an i.LINK device, such as a CD-RW or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. See the manual that came with your compatible i.LINK device for example, an HDD or a CD-RW drive) before you connect them to your system, ...such as a digital video camcorder. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony Corporation used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. See the manual that came with your software for more information. ❑ Check the working conditions and operating system compatibility...
... an i.LINK device, such as a CD-RW or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. See the manual that came with your compatible i.LINK device for example, an HDD or a CD-RW drive) before you connect them to your system, ...such as a digital video camcorder. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony Corporation used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. See the manual that came with your software for more information. ❑ Check the working conditions and operating system compatibility...
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See the manual that came with the device for more information. You cannot access the pictures stored on your compatible i.LINK device. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an i.LINK Device n 90 N Connecting a Digital Video Camcorder To connect a digital video camcorder Plug one end of an i.LINK cable (1) (not supplied) into the i.LINK port (2) on the computer and the other end into the DV In/ Out port (3) on the digital video camcorder. ✍ The connection procedure varies depending on a Memory Stick when using an i.LINK connection.
See the manual that came with the device for more information. You cannot access the pictures stored on your compatible i.LINK device. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an i.LINK Device n 90 N Connecting a Digital Video Camcorder To connect a digital video camcorder Plug one end of an i.LINK cable (1) (not supplied) into the i.LINK port (2) on the computer and the other end into the DV In/ Out port (3) on the digital video camcorder. ✍ The connection procedure varies depending on a Memory Stick when using an i.LINK connection.
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...strip or UPS is plugged into 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...Troubleshooting > Computer n 130 N 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 to malfunction. If this occurs, do if my computer does not start...computer. ❑ Remove any extra memory modules you are adjusted correctly. See the manual that you may cause your VAIO computer.
...strip or UPS is plugged into 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...Troubleshooting > Computer n 130 N 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 to malfunction. If this occurs, do if my computer does not start...computer. ❑ Remove any extra memory modules you are adjusted correctly. See the manual that you may cause your VAIO computer.
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..., save your computer. Troubleshooting > Battery n 138 N Should I be warm when it is normal for information on how you are using battery power? Your computer can manually activate Hibernate mode. See Using Hibernate Mode (page 103) for the battery pack to avoid losing data. No, it is warm?
..., save your computer. Troubleshooting > Battery n 138 N Should I be warm when it is normal for information on how you are using battery power? Your computer can manually activate Hibernate mode. See Using Hibernate Mode (page 103) for the battery pack to avoid losing data. No, it is warm?
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... any other option may result in a communication failure. 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...more information. ❑ Make sure Maximum Performance is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in the Power Options window. See the manual that came with your access point interferes with other access points, change the access point channel. Selecting any access point you ...
... any other option may result in a communication failure. 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...more information. ❑ Make sure Maximum Performance is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in the Power Options window. See the manual that came with your access point interferes with other access points, change the access point channel. Selecting any access point you ...
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... changed. What are using a wireless LAN access point, see connectivity information contained in a communication failure. See the manual that came with the wireless LAN function may result in the manual that came with your computer closer to the access point. ❑ Make sure the access point connection is intact....LAN access point? (page 143) to change the settings. 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.
... changed. What are using a wireless LAN access point, see connectivity information contained in a communication failure. See the manual that came with the wireless LAN function may result in the manual that came with your computer closer to the access point. ❑ Make sure the access point connection is intact....LAN access point? (page 143) to change the settings. 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.
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Bring the computer back to find this computer check box. See the other device's manual for more information. ❑ If the device you want to communicate with is in a power saving mode. What should I want to communicate with? ❑ Check ...
Bring the computer back to find this computer check box. See the other device's manual for more information. ❑ If the device you want to communicate with is in a power saving mode. What should I want to communicate with? ❑ Check ...
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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) into 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) into 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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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 ...
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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... came with your speakers for more information. To change the sound output device, see How do I change the sound output device? (page 164). See the manual that has its own volume control, make sure the speakers are connected to a power source. Press (the touch sensor button) several times or keep pressing...
... came with your speakers for more information. To change the sound output device, see How do I change the sound output device? (page 164). See the manual that has its own volume control, make sure the speakers are connected to a power source. Press (the touch sensor button) several times or keep pressing...
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You may prevent a device from working at all. ❑ USB hubs may need to install software before you connected the device. ❑ See the manual that came with your computer without a hub. The driver software could be installed to your USB device for more information. We recommend you connect the ...
You may prevent a device from working at all. ❑ USB hubs may need to install software before you connected the device. ❑ See the manual that came with your computer without a hub. The driver software could be installed to your USB device for more information. We recommend you connect the ...
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Trademarks > n 169 N "AVCHD" is a trademark of their respective owners. Features and specifications are trademarks of their respective owners. All other names of systems, products, and services are subject to change without notice. All other trademarks are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. In the manual, the ™ or ® marks may not be specified.
Trademarks > n 169 N "AVCHD" is a trademark of their respective owners. Features and specifications are trademarks of their respective owners. All other names of systems, products, and services are subject to change without notice. All other trademarks are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. In the manual, the ™ or ® marks may not be specified.