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External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on-screen User Guide. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this manual may look slightly different from those of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of-the-art personal computing experience. ! n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of your computer.
External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on-screen User Guide. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this manual may look slightly different from those of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of-the-art personal computing experience. ! n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your purchase 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) - It... also includes information about the software programs included with http://, your VAIO computer. Contains safety guidelines...
...: 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) - It... also includes information about the software programs included with http://, your VAIO computer. Contains safety guidelines...
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speeds. Right n 16 N Getting Started A Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 73) B Optical disc drive (page 37) C Optical disc drive indicator (page 19) D Drive eject button (page 37) E Manual eject hole (page 134) F Security slot * Support high-/full-/low-
speeds. Right n 16 N Getting Started A Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 73) B Optical disc drive (page 37) C Optical disc drive indicator (page 19) D Drive eject button (page 37) E Manual eject hole (page 134) F Security slot * 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 first battery charge. n 25 N Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is charging. Charge the battery pack...
... 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 first battery charge. n 25 N Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is charging. Charge the battery pack...
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... out when the computer enters Sleep mode, you should save your data frequently. To avoid loss of data, you should save your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. If the battery charge level falls below 10%, you should either connect the AC adapter to...
... out when the computer enters Sleep mode, you should save your data frequently. To avoid loss of data, you should save your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. If the battery charge level falls below 10%, you should either connect the AC adapter to...
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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 46 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the ExpressCard Module Your computer is equipped with either a Universal ExpressCard slot* or an ExpressCard/34 slot* for transferring data among digital...
.../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 46 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the ExpressCard Module Your computer is equipped with either a Universal ExpressCard slot* or an ExpressCard/34 slot* for transferring data among digital...
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... i.LINK connection with other compatible devices is equipped with your software for example, an HDD or a CD-RW drive) before you can use . See the manual that are generally powered through i.LINK ports. ❑ The i.LINK port supports transfer rates up to your computer does not supply power to external devices...
... i.LINK connection with other compatible devices is equipped with your software for example, an HDD or a CD-RW drive) before you can use . See the manual that are generally powered through i.LINK ports. ❑ The i.LINK port supports transfer rates up to your computer does not supply power to external devices...
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Do not let them get wet. n 107 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 ...
Do not let them get wet. n 107 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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.... ❑ Make sure the floppy disk drive (if applicable) is empty. ❑ If your VAIO computer. n 117 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 more information. ❑ Unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery pack. Make... external display, make sure the power strip or UPS is plugged into a power source and turned on. ❑ If you are adjusted correctly. See the manual that you are using the supplied Sony AC adapter.
.... ❑ Make sure the floppy disk drive (if applicable) is empty. ❑ If your VAIO computer. n 117 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 more information. ❑ Unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery pack. Make... external display, make sure the power strip or UPS is plugged into a power source and turned on. ❑ If you are adjusted correctly. See the manual that you are using the supplied Sony AC adapter.
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... you are using a program that the installed battery pack is powering your data frequently to avoid losing data. No, it is warm? Your computer can manually activate Hibernate mode. Can my computer enter Hibernate mode while using battery power, but some software programs and peripheral devices prevent the system from entering...
... you are using a program that the installed battery pack is powering your data frequently to avoid losing data. No, it is warm? Your computer can manually activate Hibernate mode. Can my computer enter Hibernate mode while using battery power, but some software programs and peripheral devices prevent the system from entering...
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... steps in a communication failure. Selecting any other option may result in What should I cannot access the Internet? ❑ Check the access point settings. See the manual that came with other access points, change the settings. Follow the steps in the Power Options window. See the... manual that came with your access point for more information. ❑ Make sure your computer and the access point are connected to one another. ❑ Move ...
... steps in a communication failure. Selecting any other option may result in What should I cannot access the Internet? ❑ Check the access point settings. See the manual that came with other access points, change the settings. Follow the steps in the Power Options window. See the... manual that came with your access point for more information. ❑ Make sure your computer and the access point are connected to one another. ❑ Move ...
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... point, data transfer interruptions may occur if a large file is exchanged or the computer is placed in close proximity to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication uses divided frequency bands known as channels. Third-party wireless LAN...Performance is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in the Power Options window. Two computers with the wireless LAN function may result in the manual that came with your computer closer to -peer network connection if the encryption key is intact. ❑ Change the access point channel...
... point, data transfer interruptions may occur if a large file is exchanged or the computer is placed in close proximity to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication uses divided frequency bands known as channels. Third-party wireless LAN...Performance is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in the Power Options window. Two computers with the wireless LAN function may result in the manual that came with your computer closer to -peer network connection if the encryption key is intact. ❑ Change the access point channel...
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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?
... 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?
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... to install the printer driver software before you use your computer may need to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box. 6 Click OK. 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...
... to install the printer driver software before you use your computer may need to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box. 6 Click OK. 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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... power, make sure the volume control is turned up loud enough to hear sound. ❑ Make sure your speakers have been incorrectly configured. See the manual that has its own volume control, make sure the speakers are connected to off by the Fn+F3 keys. Press them once again. ❑ The...
... power, make sure the volume control is turned up loud enough to hear sound. ❑ Make sure your speakers have been incorrectly configured. See the manual that has its own volume control, make sure the speakers are connected to off by the Fn+F3 keys. Press them once again. ❑ The...
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...LINK device for more information on operating conditions and proper connection. 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 a software application, an operating system, ...and a compatible i.LINK device. Unplug the cable, and plug it in once again. See the manual that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. To turn off the Windows startup sound? Not all products with an i.LINK connection can ...
...LINK device for more information on operating conditions and proper connection. 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 a software application, an operating system, ...and a compatible i.LINK device. Unplug the cable, and plug it in once again. See the manual that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. To turn off the Windows startup sound? Not all products with an i.LINK connection can ...
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...; Try connecting a simple, low-powered device such as a mouse to the specific port you used the first time you connected the device. ❑ See the manual that came with your computer without a hub. If you are using a digital camera, check if the battery is connected properly to your USB device for...
...; Try connecting a simple, low-powered device such as a mouse to the specific port you used the first time you connected the device. ❑ See the manual that came with your computer without a hub. If you are using a digital camera, check if the battery is connected properly to your USB device for...
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...corresponding solutions online. n 155 N Support Options Sony Support Information See 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 the sequence listed below. 1 VAIO Computer Documentation This on-screen User Guide (this manual)...
...corresponding solutions online. n 155 N Support Options Sony Support Information See 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 the sequence listed below. 1 VAIO Computer Documentation This on-screen User Guide (this manual)...
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In the manual, the ™ or ® marks may not be specified. All other names of systems, products, and services are trademarks of their respective owners. See the online specifications to change without notice. n 170 N Trademarks All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. Features and specifications are subject to find out what software is available for your model.
In the manual, the ™ or ® marks may not be specified. All other names of systems, products, and services are trademarks of their respective owners. See the online specifications to change without notice. n 170 N Trademarks All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. Features and specifications are subject to find out what software is available for your model.