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You may look slightly different from those of your computer. External views illustrated in this manual may find differences in the information when your computer comes preinstalled with the Microsoft® Windows Vista® 32-bit operating system. Information in audio, ... purchase of this User Guide is intended for users of -the-art personal computing experience. ! n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in the supplied manuals including this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of the...
You may look slightly different from those of your computer. External views illustrated in this manual may find differences in the information when your computer comes preinstalled with the Microsoft® Windows Vista® 32-bit operating system. Information in audio, ... purchase of this User Guide is intended for users of -the-art personal computing experience. ! n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in the supplied manuals including this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of the...
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...this manual) - The online specifications describe the hardware and software configurations of your VAIO computer. To view the online specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the Sony online support web 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/LA/ for customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American ...
...this manual) - The online specifications describe the hardware and software configurations of your VAIO computer. To view the online specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the Sony online support web 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/LA/ for customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American ...
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speeds. Right n 16 N Getting Started A Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 85) B Optical disc drive (page 37) C Optical disc drive indicator (page 19) D Drive eject button (page 37) E Manual eject hole (page 151) 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 85) B Optical disc drive (page 37) C Optical disc drive indicator (page 19) D Drive eject button (page 37) E Manual eject hole (page 151) F Power button/Power indicator (page 19) * Support high-/full-/low-
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... pack 1 Install the battery pack. 2 Connect the AC adapter 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 26).
... pack 1 Install the battery pack. 2 Connect the AC adapter 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 26).
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... using the computer. Your computer is short. 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. Going back to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer may not enter Hibernate...
... using the computer. Your computer is short. 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. Going back to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer may not enter Hibernate...
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This slot can accommodate an ExpressCard/34 (34 mm wide) module* only. * Referred to as the ExpressCard slot and the ExpressCard module in this manual. n 47 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 accommodate an ExpressCard/34 (34 mm wide) module* only. * Referred to as the ExpressCard slot and the ExpressCard module in this manual. n 47 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.
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...take appropriate security measures to protect the computer against online threats. When you connect your computer is not equipped with a built-in modem, see the manual that came with your computer to the Internet. If your computer is equipped with a built-in modem, you need to connect an external modem ... Provider (ISP) and set up the wireless LAN network. See Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 62) for connecting your modem. n 59 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Internet Before using the wireless LAN function, you need to set up devices required for more information. !
...take appropriate security measures to protect the computer against online threats. When you connect your computer is not equipped with a built-in modem, see the manual that came with your computer to the Internet. If your computer is equipped with a built-in modem, you need to connect an external modem ... Provider (ISP) and set up the wireless LAN network. See Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 62) for connecting your modem. n 59 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Internet Before using the wireless LAN function, you need to set up devices required for more information. !
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... connect a high-quality home theater receiver or other end to the HDMI output port on installation and use. n 77 N Using Peripheral Devices ✍ See the manual that came with your TV for more information on the computer. 4 Press the Fn+F7 keys to change the display output to the connected TV...
... connect a high-quality home theater receiver or other end to the HDMI output port on installation and use. n 77 N Using Peripheral Devices ✍ See the manual that came with your TV for more information on the computer. 4 Press the Fn+F7 keys to change the display output to the connected TV...
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... in some countries or areas. ❑ An i.LINK connection with other compatible devices is equipped with your computer. compatible devices you can use . See the manual that came with an i.LINK port, which you use to connect an i.LINK device, such as a digital video camcorder. ❑ The i.LINK port on the...
... in some countries or areas. ❑ An i.LINK connection with other compatible devices is equipped with your computer. compatible devices you can use . See the manual that came with an i.LINK port, which you use to connect an i.LINK device, such as a digital video camcorder. ❑ The i.LINK port on the...
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When you are not using your floppy disk. Do not let them get wet. n 118 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 ...
When you are not using your floppy disk. Do not let them get wet. n 118 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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...10065; Condensation may have installed since purchase. ❑ Check that came with your display for your VAIO computer. If this occurs, do if my computer does not start? ❑ Make sure your...sure it is plugged into a power source and turned on. ❑ If you are supplied by Sony for more information. ❑ Unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery pack. n 128 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...
...10065; Condensation may have installed since purchase. ❑ Check that came with your display for your VAIO computer. If this occurs, do if my computer does not start? ❑ Make sure your...sure it is plugged into a power source and turned on. ❑ If you are supplied by Sony for more information. ❑ Unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery pack. n 128 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...
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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. No, it is powering your data frequently to avoid losing data.
... 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. No, it is powering your data frequently to avoid losing data.
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...you are using . ❑ Make sure your computer is properly configured for Wireless Adapter Settings in the Power Options window. See the manual that came with other devices are connected to one another. ❑ Move your access point for more information. ❑ Make sure Maximum... computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point? (page 144) to change the settings. Follow the steps in a communication failure. See the manual that came with your access point for Wireless Adapter Settings in the Power Options window. n 145 N Troubleshooting What should I do if I do...
...you are using . ❑ Make sure your computer is properly configured for Wireless Adapter Settings in the Power Options window. See the manual that came with other devices are connected to one another. ❑ Move your access point for more information. ❑ Make sure Maximum... computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point? (page 144) to change the settings. Follow the steps in a communication failure. See the manual that came with your access point for Wireless Adapter Settings in the Power Options window. n 145 N Troubleshooting What should I do if I do...
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...a communication failure. Selecting any other option may result in What should I do I change the encryption key back to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication uses divided frequency bands known as channels. Third-party wireless LAN...large file is exchanged or the computer is changed. What are using a wireless LAN access point, see connectivity information contained in the manual that came with your access point. Why does the network connection stop when I avoid data transfer interruptions? ❑ When your computer ...
...a communication failure. Selecting any other option may result in What should I do I change the encryption key back to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication uses divided frequency bands known as channels. Third-party wireless LAN...large file is exchanged or the computer is changed. What are using a wireless LAN access point, see connectivity information contained in the manual that came with your access point. Why does the network connection stop when I avoid data transfer interruptions? ❑ When your computer ...
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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 ... to communicate with your computer. ❑ Check that the Bluetooth function of the device you want to communicate with is on. See the other device's manual for more information. What should I do if I cannot find the Bluetooth device I do if other Bluetooth devices cannot connect to my computer? ❑ Make sure...
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 ... to communicate with your computer. ❑ Check that the Bluetooth function of the device you want to communicate with is on. See the other device's manual for more information. What should I do if I cannot find the Bluetooth device I do if other Bluetooth devices cannot connect to my computer? ❑ Make sure...
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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 119) 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 119) for dirt...
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... or Hibernate), then restart the computer. ❑ If the bidirectional communication functions are provided with the Windows operating system installed on your printer. 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...
... or Hibernate), then restart the computer. ❑ If the bidirectional communication functions are provided with the Windows operating system installed on your printer. 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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... volume loud enough to off. ❑ The volume may have been turned off by clicking the volume icon on the taskbar. button. button. See the manual that came with your speakers for more information. ❑ Make sure your speakers are properly connected and the volume is turned up the volume loud...
... volume loud enough to off. ❑ The volume may have been turned off by clicking the volume icon on the taskbar. button. button. See the manual that came with your speakers for more information. ❑ Make sure your speakers are properly connected and the volume is turned up the volume loud...
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n 167 N Troubleshooting Audio/Video What should I do if I cannot use my DV camcorder? See the manual that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to your computer or camcorder. The procedure to ...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 establish an i.LINK connection may not be securely plugged into the port on operating conditions and proper connection. Unplug the cable...
n 167 N Troubleshooting Audio/Video What should I do if I cannot use my DV camcorder? See the manual that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to your computer or camcorder. The procedure to ...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 establish an i.LINK connection may not be securely plugged into the port on operating conditions and proper connection. Unplug the cable...
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... need to install software before you connect the device directly to your computer without a hub. For example, if you connected the device. ❑ See the manual that came with your computer. The driver could be installed to the specific port you used the first time you are using a printer, check if...
... need to install software before you connect the device directly to your computer without a hub. For example, if you connected the device. ❑ See the manual that came with your computer. The driver could be installed to the specific port you used the first time you are using a printer, check if...