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You may find differences in this manual may look slightly different from those of your computer. External views illustrated in the information when your purchase of this User Guide is intended for ... preinstalled with the Microsoft® Windows Vista® 32-bit operating system. Information in audio, video, computing, and communications to the 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 find differences in this manual may look slightly different from those of your computer. External views illustrated in the information when your purchase of this User Guide is intended for ... preinstalled with the Microsoft® Windows Vista® 32-bit operating system. Information in audio, video, computing, and communications to the 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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...speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ for customers in storage device to the original factory settings. The online specifications describe the hardware and software configurations of your VAIO computer. To access this manual) - n8 N Before Use Non-printed ...on solving common problems. ✍ To go to web sites described in this manual by clicking their respective URLs beginning with http://, your entire built-in Brazil ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Provides information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers,...
...speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ for customers in storage device to the original factory settings. The online specifications describe the hardware and software configurations of your VAIO computer. To access this manual) - n8 N Before Use Non-printed ...on solving common problems. ✍ To go to web sites described in this manual by clicking their respective URLs beginning with http://, your entire built-in Brazil ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Provides information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers,...
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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. ! 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 not fully charged at the time...
... pack. ! 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 not fully charged at the time...
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... battery charge level falls below 10%, you should either connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack or shut down your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. Your computer is impossible. If the battery pack wears out when the computer enters Sleep mode...
... battery charge level falls below 10%, you should either connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack or shut down your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. Your computer is impossible. If the battery pack wears out when the computer enters Sleep mode...
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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. 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.
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... computer to the Internet, be available from your modem. To find out whether your computer is not equipped with a built-in modem, see the manual that came with your ISP: ❑ Fiber to the Home (FTTH) ❑ Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) ❑ Cable modem ❑... Satellite ❑ Dial-up For detailed information on connection setups and modem configuration, see the online specifications. n 59 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Internet Before using the wireless LAN function, you need to set up devices required for example a USB telephone modem, a DSL modem...
... computer to the Internet, be available from your modem. To find out whether your computer is not equipped with a built-in modem, see the manual that came with your ISP: ❑ Fiber to the Home (FTTH) ❑ Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) ❑ Cable modem ❑... Satellite ❑ Dial-up For detailed information on connection setups and modem configuration, see the online specifications. n 59 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Internet Before using the wireless LAN function, you need to set up devices required for example a USB telephone modem, a DSL modem...
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... connect a high-quality home theater receiver or other end to the HDMI input. 2 Turn on installation and use. n 77 N Using Peripheral Devices ✍ See the manual that came with your computer. To connect a high-quality digital sound output device between the TV and the home theater receiver or surround sound decoder...
... connect a high-quality home theater receiver or other end to the HDMI input. 2 Turn on installation and use. n 77 N Using Peripheral Devices ✍ See the manual that came with your computer. To connect a high-quality digital sound output device between the TV and the home theater receiver or surround sound decoder...
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... i.LINK cables may not be available depending on your computer does not supply power to an external device. 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...
... i.LINK cables may not be available depending on your computer does not supply power to an external device. 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, always remove it from any liquid. 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, always remove it from any liquid. 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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Wait three to turn on . See the manual that you are using the supplied Sony AC adapter. If this occurs, do if my computer does not start? ❑ Make sure your computer is installed properly and charged. ❑ Disconnect all ... 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 supplied by Sony for your VAIO computer. Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are adjusted correctly. For your computer to malfunction. Reinstall the battery...
Wait three to turn on . See the manual that you are using the supplied Sony AC adapter. If this occurs, do if my computer does not start? ❑ Make sure your computer is installed properly and charged. ❑ Disconnect all ... 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 supplied by Sony for your VAIO computer. Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are adjusted correctly. For your computer to malfunction. Reinstall the battery...
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... Hibernate mode, save your data frequently to be concerned that the installed battery pack is powering your computer. No, it is warm? Your computer can manually activate Hibernate mode. n 138 N Troubleshooting Should I be warm when it is normal for information on how you are using a program that prevents the system from...
... Hibernate mode, save your data frequently to be concerned that the installed battery pack is powering your computer. No, it is warm? Your computer can manually activate Hibernate mode. n 138 N Troubleshooting Should I be warm when it is normal for information on how you are using a program that prevents the system from...
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... I do if I do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point? (page 144) to change the settings. See the manual that came with your computer away from obstacles or closer to change the settings. Follow the steps in the Power Options window. Selecting any 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 other option may result in the Power Options window. To maximize the data transfer speed, move your access point for Wireless...
... I do if I do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point? (page 144) to change the settings. See the manual that came with your computer away from obstacles or closer to change the settings. Follow the steps in the Power Options window. Selecting any 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 other option may result in the Power Options window. To maximize the data transfer speed, move your access point for Wireless...
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... transfer interruptions? ❑ When your computer is connected to an access point, data transfer interruptions may be preset to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication uses divided frequency bands known as channels. Third-party wireless LAN...What are using a wireless LAN access point, see connectivity information contained in the manual that came with the wireless LAN function may result in the Power Options window. See the manual that came with your access point for more information. ❑ Make sure Maximum ...
... transfer interruptions? ❑ When your computer is connected to an access point, data transfer interruptions may be preset to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication uses divided frequency bands known as channels. Third-party wireless LAN...What are using a wireless LAN access point, see connectivity information contained in the manual that came with the wireless LAN function may result in the Power Options window. See the manual that came with your access point for more information. ❑ Make sure Maximum ...
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... Bluetooth function of 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. ❑ If the device you want to communicate with is on. See the other Bluetooth devices to communicate with your computer...another Bluetooth device, it may not be found or it may not be able to communicate with your computer. ❑ To allow other device's manual for more information. Move your computer and Bluetooth devices closer to each other. ❑ If the device you want to communicate with is already...
... Bluetooth function of 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. ❑ If the device you want to communicate with is on. See the other Bluetooth devices to communicate with your computer...another Bluetooth device, it may not be found or it may not be able to communicate with your computer. ❑ To allow other device's manual for more information. Move your computer and Bluetooth devices closer to each other. ❑ If the device you want to communicate with is already...
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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. Follow these steps...
... 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. Follow these steps...
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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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... sound. ❑ If your speakers for more information. ❑ Check the Windows volume controls by the Fn+F2 keys or the S1 button. See the manual that has its own volume control, make sure the volume control is turned up the volume loud enough to off. ❑ The volume may have...
... sound. ❑ If your speakers for more information. ❑ Check the Windows volume controls by the Fn+F2 keys or the S1 button. See the manual that has its own volume control, make sure the volume control is turned up the volume loud enough to off. ❑ The volume may have...
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.../Video What should I do if I cannot use my DV camcorder? Unplug the cable, and plug it in once again. See the manual 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.
.../Video What should I do if I cannot use my DV camcorder? Unplug the cable, and plug it in once again. See the manual 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.
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... at all. ❑ USB hubs may prevent a device from working because of a power distribution failure. For example, if you connected the device. ❑ See the manual that came with your USB device for more information. n 172 N Troubleshooting Peripherals What should I do if I cannot connect a USB device? ❑ If applicable, check the...
... at all. ❑ USB hubs may prevent a device from working because of a power distribution failure. For example, if you connected the device. ❑ See the manual that came with your USB device for more information. n 172 N Troubleshooting Peripherals What should I do if I cannot connect a USB device? ❑ If applicable, check the...