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n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide. External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those of -the-art personal computing experience. ! Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of your computer.
n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide. External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those of -the-art personal computing experience. ! Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of 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 16 N Getting Started A Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 80) B Optical disc drive (page 36) C Optical disc drive indicator (page 19) D Drive eject button (page 36) E Manual eject hole (page 147) F Power button/Power indicator (page 19) * Support high-/full-/low- speeds.
Right n 16 N Getting Started A Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 80) B Optical disc drive (page 36) C Optical disc drive indicator (page 19) D Drive eject button (page 36) E Manual eject hole (page 147) F Power button/Power indicator (page 19) * Support high-/full-/low- speeds.
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... charging. 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 first battery charge. The battery pack is running out of power. (Normal mode) The battery pack is charging. Charge the battery pack as...
... charging. 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 first battery charge. The battery pack is running out of power. (Normal mode) The battery pack is charging. Charge the battery pack as...
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... is directly connected to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it is directly connected to charge while you should save your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. The battery pack continues to AC power. While some software applications or peripheral devices are using...
... is directly connected to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it is directly connected to charge while you should save your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. The battery pack continues to AC power. While some software applications or peripheral devices are using...
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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 45 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the ExpressCard Module Your computer is equipped with either an ExpressCard/34 (34 mm wide) or ExpressCard/54 (54 mm wide) module...
.../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 45 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the ExpressCard Module Your computer is equipped with either an ExpressCard/34 (34 mm wide) or ExpressCard/54 (54 mm wide) module...
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n 72 N Using Peripheral Devices ✍ See the manual that came with your TV for more information on installation and use. The HDMI cable carries both video and audio signals.
n 72 N Using Peripheral Devices ✍ See the manual that came with your TV for more information on installation and use. The HDMI cable carries both video and audio signals.
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... compatibility of the external device. ❑ The optional i.LINK cables may not be available depending 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 your computer. n 84 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an i.LINK...
... compatibility of the external device. ❑ The optional i.LINK cables may not be available depending 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 your computer. n 84 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an i.LINK...
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n 114 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 ...
n 114 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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See the manual that you are using an external display, make sure it is plugged into a... press the power button to turn on . n 124 N Troubleshooting Computer What should I do not use only the genuine Sony rechargeable battery pack and AC adapter, which are adjusted correctly. If this occurs, do if my computer does not start?...source and turned on your computer. ❑ Condensation may have installed since purchase. ❑ Check that came with your VAIO computer. For your safety, use the computer for more information. ❑ Unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery ...
See the manual that you are using an external display, make sure it is plugged into a... press the power button to turn on . n 124 N Troubleshooting Computer What should I do not use only the genuine Sony rechargeable battery pack and AC adapter, which are adjusted correctly. If this occurs, do if my computer does not start?...source and turned on your computer. ❑ Condensation may have installed since purchase. ❑ Check that came with your VAIO computer. For your safety, use the computer for more information. ❑ Unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery ...
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... Using Hibernate Mode (page 97) for the battery pack to avoid losing data. n 133 N Troubleshooting Should I be warm when it is warm? Your computer can manually activate Hibernate mode.
... Using Hibernate Mode (page 97) for the battery pack to avoid losing data. n 133 N Troubleshooting Should I be warm when it is warm? Your computer can manually activate Hibernate mode.
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See the manual that came with your access point for more information. ❑ Make sure Maximum Performance is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in a communication failure. To maximize ... in a communication failure. Other factors include device configurations, radio conditions, and software compatibility. Selecting any other access points, change the access point channel. See the manual that came with other option may result in the Power Options window. Selecting any other option may be using a wireless LAN access point, the device...
See the manual that came with your access point for more information. ❑ Make sure Maximum Performance is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in a communication failure. To maximize ... in a communication failure. Other factors include device configurations, radio conditions, and software compatibility. Selecting any other access points, change the access point channel. See the manual that came with other option may result in the Power Options window. Selecting any other option may be using a wireless LAN access point, the device...
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...N Troubleshooting How do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point? (page 139) to change the settings. See the manual that came with the wireless LAN function may occur if a large file is exchanged or the computer is changed. Why does the network connection...and cordless telephones. ❑ Move your computer is connected to an access point, data transfer interruptions may lose a peer-to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication uses divided frequency bands known as channels. Follow the steps in What ...
...N Troubleshooting How do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point? (page 139) to change the settings. See the manual that came with the wireless LAN function may occur if a large file is exchanged or the computer is changed. Why does the network connection...and cordless telephones. ❑ Move your computer is connected to an access point, data transfer interruptions may lose a peer-to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication uses divided frequency bands known as channels. Follow the steps in What ...
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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 may not be able to communicate with your computer. ❑ To allow other Bluetooth devices to communicate...
..., 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 may not be able to communicate with your computer. ❑ To allow other Bluetooth devices to communicate...
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... devices to communicate with is on the operating system or the software in use. Move your computer and Bluetooth devices closer to each other device's manual for more information. See the other . ❑ If the device you want to find this computer check box. ❑ The data transfer distance can be...
... devices to communicate with is on the operating system or the software in use. Move your computer and Bluetooth devices closer to each other device's manual for more information. See the other . ❑ If the device you want to find this computer check box. ❑ The data transfer distance can be...
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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 clean the disc, see Handling Discs (page 115) for dirt...
... 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 clean the disc, see Handling Discs (page 115) for dirt...
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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. Follow these ...
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. Follow these ...
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Press them once again. ❑ The volume may have been minimized by the VOL- See the manual that came with your speakers have a muting button, set the button to off. ❑ The volume may have been turned off by the Fn+F2 ...
Press them once again. ❑ The volume may have been minimized by the VOL- See the manual that came with your speakers have a muting button, set the button to off. ❑ The volume may have been turned off by the Fn+F2 ...
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...compatible i.LINK device. To turn off the Windows startup sound? 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. Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to cancel the Play Windows Startup sound check... Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Manage audio devices under Sound. 4 On the Sounds tab, click to your computer or camcorder. See the manual that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. Unplug the cable, and plug it in once again. Not all products with an i.LINK connection...
...compatible i.LINK device. To turn off the Windows startup sound? 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. Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to cancel the Play Windows Startup sound check... Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Manage audio devices under Sound. 4 On the Sounds tab, click to your computer or camcorder. See the manual that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. Unplug the cable, and plug it in once again. Not all products with an i.LINK connection...
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... failure. 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 USB device for more information. If you connect the device directly to the AC outlet. ❑ Try using another USB port...
... failure. 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 USB device for more information. If you connect the device directly to the AC outlet. ❑ Try using another USB port...