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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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... 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) - Contains...9997; To go to the Internet. ❑ Specifications - Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this manual by clicking their respective URLs beginning with your VAIO computer. Contains an overview of your computer, as well as information on your computer. The online specifications ...
... 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) - Contains...9997; To go to the Internet. ❑ Specifications - Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this manual by clicking their respective URLs beginning with your VAIO computer. Contains an overview of your computer, as well as information on your computer. The online specifications ...
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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. 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-
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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 desired maximum charge level, see Using the Battery Charge Functions (page 26). To select your first battery charge.
... 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 desired maximum charge level, see Using the Battery Charge Functions (page 26). To select your first battery charge.
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Your computer is impossible. 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 data when using the computer. The battery pack continues to the previous ...
Your computer is impossible. 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 data when using the computer. The battery pack continues to the previous ...
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n 45 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the ExpressCard Module Your computer is equipped with an ExpressCard/34 slot*. * Referred to as shown below and the latter can accommodate either a ... with either an ExpressCard/34 (34 mm wide) or ExpressCard/54 (54 mm wide) module* 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 an ExpressCard/34 slot*. * Referred to as shown below and the latter can accommodate either a ... with either an ExpressCard/34 (34 mm wide) or ExpressCard/54 (54 mm wide) module* as the ExpressCard slot and the ExpressCard module in this manual.
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✍ 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. n 72 N Using Peripheral Devices
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... connect an i.LINK device, such as a digital video camcorder. ❑ The i.LINK port on your computer does not supply power to 400 Mbps. See the manual that are generally powered through i.LINK ports. ❑ The i.LINK port supports transfer rates up to external devices that came with your computer. compatible devices...
... connect an i.LINK device, such as a digital video camcorder. ❑ The i.LINK port on your computer does not supply power to 400 Mbps. See the manual that are generally powered through i.LINK ports. ❑ The i.LINK port supports transfer rates up to external devices that came with your computer. compatible devices...
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... and cause a malfunction or damage your floppy disk, always remove it from any liquid. 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...
... and cause a malfunction or damage your floppy disk, always remove it from any liquid. 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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...and charged. ❑ Make sure the floppy disk drive (if applicable) is empty. ❑ If your VAIO computer. For your safety, use the computer for at least one hour. ❑ Remove any extra memory modules you ...are using the supplied Sony AC adapter. n 124 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.... ❑ Unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery pack. See the manual that you are adjusted correctly.
...and charged. ❑ Make sure the floppy disk drive (if applicable) is empty. ❑ If your VAIO computer. For your safety, use the computer for at least one hour. ❑ Remove any extra memory modules you ...are using the supplied Sony AC adapter. n 124 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.... ❑ Unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery pack. See the manual that you are adjusted correctly.
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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. If you can enter Hibernate mode while using battery power? See Using Hibernate Mode (page 97) for the battery pack to avoid...
... 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. If you can enter Hibernate mode while using battery power? See Using Hibernate Mode (page 97) for the battery pack to avoid...
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.... Follow the steps in What should I do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point? (page 139) to change the settings. See the manual that came with your access point for more information. ❑ Make sure your computer and the access point are using . ❑ Make sure your access... with your computer is properly configured for Internet access. ❑ Make sure Maximum Performance is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in a communication failure. See the manual that came with other option may result in the Power Options window.
.... Follow the steps in What should I do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point? (page 139) to change the settings. See the manual that came with your access point for more information. ❑ Make sure your computer and the access point are using . ❑ Make sure your access... with your computer is properly configured for Internet access. ❑ Make sure Maximum Performance is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in a communication failure. See the manual that came with other option may result in the Power Options window.
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What are using a wireless LAN access point, see connectivity information contained in the manual that came with the wireless LAN function may lose a peer-to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication uses divided frequency bands known as ...with your access point for more information. ❑ Make sure Maximum Performance is intact. ❑ Change the access point channel. See the manual that came with your access point. n 141 N Troubleshooting How do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point? (page...
What are using a wireless LAN access point, see connectivity information contained in the manual that came with the wireless LAN function may lose a peer-to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication uses divided frequency bands known as ...with your access point for more information. ❑ Make sure Maximum Performance is intact. ❑ Change the access point channel. See the manual that came with your access point. n 141 N Troubleshooting How do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point? (page...
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... may not be found or it may not appear in a power saving mode. What should I want to communicate with the device. See the other device's manual for more information. ❑ If the device you may not be too far apart. Why can't my computer find other . n 142 N Troubleshooting Bluetooth Technology What...
... may not be found or it may not appear in a power saving mode. What should I want to communicate with the device. See the other device's manual for more information. ❑ If the device you may not be too far apart. Why can't my computer find other . n 142 N Troubleshooting Bluetooth Technology What...
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...) depending on existing obstacles between the two devices, on radio wave quality, and on . Move your computer and Bluetooth devices closer to each other device's manual for more information.
...) depending on existing obstacles between the two devices, on radio wave quality, and on . Move your computer and Bluetooth devices closer to each 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 may be dirty or damaged. n 147 N Troubleshooting Optical Discs...
... 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 may be dirty or damaged. n 147 N Troubleshooting Optical Discs...
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... system installed on your printer. 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...
... system installed on your printer. 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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... not work? ❑ If you are using a program that has its own volume control, make sure the volume control is properly set. button. See the manual that came with your speakers have been minimized by the Fn+F2 keys. n 160 N Troubleshooting Speakers What should I do if I do if my external speakers...
... not work? ❑ If you are using a program that has its own volume control, make sure the volume control is properly set. button. See the manual that came with your speakers have been minimized by the Fn+F2 keys. n 160 N Troubleshooting Speakers What should I do if I do if my external speakers...
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... be securely plugged into the port on operating conditions and proper connection. If a message appears stating that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. See the manual that came with each other. Unplug the cable, and plug it in once again. To turn off , the i.LINK cable may vary, depending on a software... drive, confirm 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 computer or camcorder.
... be securely plugged into the port on operating conditions and proper connection. If a message appears stating that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. See the manual that came with each other. Unplug the cable, and plug it in once again. To turn off , the i.LINK cable may vary, depending on a software... drive, confirm 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 computer or camcorder.
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... time you are using a printer, check if the power cable is turned on your computer. For example, if you connected the device. ❑ See the manual that came with your USB device for more information.
... time you are using a printer, check if the power cable is turned on your computer. For example, if you connected the device. ❑ See the manual that came with your USB device for more information.