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Sony has combined leading-edge technology in the supplied manuals including this User Guide is intended for users of the VAIO computers with the 64-bit operating system. Information in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your computer comes preinstalled with the Microsoft® ... Guide. You may look slightly different from those of -the-art personal computing experience. ! External views illustrated in the information when your purchase of this manual may find differences in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of your computer.
Sony has combined leading-edge technology in the supplied manuals including this User Guide is intended for users of the VAIO computers with the 64-bit operating system. Information in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your computer comes preinstalled with the Microsoft® ... Guide. You may look slightly different from those of -the-art personal computing experience. ! External views illustrated in the information when your purchase of this manual may find differences in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of your computer.
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...Safety Information - It also includes information about the software programs included with http://, your VAIO computer. Contains an overview of your computer. Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this manual by clicking their respective URLs beginning with your computer, as well as information on ... 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 countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ for customers in this manual) - n7 N...
...Safety Information - It also includes information about the software programs included with http://, your VAIO computer. Contains an overview of your computer. Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this manual by clicking their respective URLs beginning with your computer, as well as information on ... 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 countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ for customers in this manual) - n7 N...
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speeds. Right n 15 N Getting Started A Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 77) B Optical disc drive (page 38) C Optical disc drive indicator (page 18) D Drive eject button (page 38) E Manual eject hole (page 137) F Security slot * Support high-/full-/low-
speeds. Right n 15 N Getting Started A Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 77) B Optical disc drive (page 38) C Optical disc drive indicator (page 18) D Drive eject button (page 38) E Manual eject hole (page 137) F Security slot * Support high-/full-/low-
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... delivery. 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. To select your desired maximum charge level, see Using the Battery Charge Functions (page 26). n 24 N Getting Started Charging the...
... delivery. 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. To select your desired maximum charge level, see Using the Battery Charge Functions (page 26). n 24 N Getting Started Charging the...
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... and can be recharged any time. To avoid loss of data when using the computer. Going back to AC power. When your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. If the battery charge level falls below 10%, you are in your computer and install a fully...
... and can be recharged any time. To avoid loss of data when using the computer. Going back to AC power. When your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. If the battery charge level falls below 10%, you are in your computer and install a fully...
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... force it in or out of the slot. ✍ You do not need to as the ExpressCard slot and the ExpressCard module in this manual. n 48 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...
... force it in or out of the slot. ✍ You do not need to as the ExpressCard slot and the ExpressCard module in this manual. n 48 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...
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n 61 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ Your computer does not work with party lines, cannot be connected to a coin-operated telephone, and may not work properly. The Connect to ... modem, a DSL modem, or a cable modem, to the Internet under Network and Internet. For the detailed instructions on connection setups and modem configuration, see the manual that came with a built-in modem, you connect a telephone cable coming through a splitter, the modem or connected device may result in excess electrical current and...
n 61 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ Your computer does not work with party lines, cannot be connected to a coin-operated telephone, and may not work properly. The Connect to ... modem, a DSL modem, or a cable modem, to the Internet under Network and Internet. For the detailed instructions on connection setups and modem configuration, see the manual that came with a built-in modem, you connect a telephone cable coming through a splitter, the modem or connected device may result in excess electrical current and...
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... or areas. ❑ An i.LINK connection with an i.LINK port, which you can use . compatible devices you connect them to an external device. See the manual that came with your software for example, an HDD or a CD-RW drive) before you use to connect an i.LINK device, such as a digital video...
... or areas. ❑ An i.LINK connection with an i.LINK port, which you can use . compatible devices you connect them to an external device. See the manual that came with your software for example, an HDD or a CD-RW drive) before you use to connect an i.LINK device, such as a digital video...
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... not let them get wet. If the edge of the label is properly affixed. n 110 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...
... not let them get wet. If the edge of the label is properly affixed. n 110 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 malfunction. Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are supplied by Sony for your VAIO computer. Reinstall the battery pack, plug the AC adapter, and then press the power button to turn on . For your safety, use the computer for .... ❑ Remove any extra memory modules you may cause your computer to five minutes. n 120 N Troubleshooting Computer What should I do not use only the genuine Sony rechargeable battery pack and AC adapter, which are adjusted correctly. See the manual that you are using the supplied...
Wait three to malfunction. Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are supplied by Sony for your VAIO computer. Reinstall the battery pack, plug the AC adapter, and then press the power button to turn on . For your safety, use the computer for .... ❑ Remove any extra memory modules you may cause your computer to five minutes. n 120 N Troubleshooting Computer What should I do not use only the genuine Sony rechargeable battery pack and AC adapter, which are adjusted correctly. See the manual that you are using the supplied...
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... data. See Using Hibernate Mode (page 93) for the battery pack to be concerned that prevents the system from entering Hibernate mode. Your computer can manually activate Hibernate mode. If you can enter Hibernate mode while using battery power? Can my computer enter Hibernate mode while using battery power, but some...
... data. See Using Hibernate Mode (page 93) for the battery pack to be concerned that prevents the system from entering Hibernate mode. Your computer can manually activate Hibernate mode. If you can enter Hibernate mode while using battery power? Can my computer enter Hibernate mode while using battery power, but some...
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...selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in the Power Options window. Other factors include device configurations, radio conditions, and software compatibility. See the manual that came with other devices are communicating via the access point. ❑ If your access point interferes with your access point for...using. ❑ Make sure your computer away from obstacles or closer to any other option may result in a communication failure. See the manual that came with your access point for more information. ❑ Make sure your computer and the access point are using . ❑...
...selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in the Power Options window. Other factors include device configurations, radio conditions, and software compatibility. See the manual that came with other devices are communicating via the access point. ❑ If your access point interferes with your access point for...using. ❑ Make sure your computer away from obstacles or closer to any other option may result in a communication failure. See the manual that came with your access point for more information. ❑ Make sure your computer and the access point are using . ❑...
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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 be preset to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication uses divided frequency bands known as ...N Troubleshooting How do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point? (page 134) to change the settings. See the manual that came with your computer is connected to an access point, data transfer interruptions may result in What should I do I change the ...
What are using a wireless LAN access point, see connectivity information contained in the manual that came with the wireless LAN function may be preset to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication uses divided frequency bands known as ...N Troubleshooting How do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point? (page 134) to change the settings. See the manual that came with your computer is connected to an access point, data transfer interruptions may result in What should I do I change the ...
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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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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 ...
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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... are designed for computer use. ❑ If your speakers for more information. ❑ Check the Windows volume controls by the Fn+F3 keys. See the manual that has its own volume control, make sure the speakers are properly connected and the volume is properly set the button to a power source. To...
... are designed for computer use. ❑ If your speakers for more information. ❑ Check the Windows volume controls by the Fn+F3 keys. See the manual that has its own volume control, make sure the speakers are properly connected and the volume is properly set the button to a power source. To...
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If a message appears stating that the i.LINK device is a trademark of Sony Corporation used only to cancel the Play Windows Startup sound check box. 5 Click OK. See Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 81) for more information. ✍ i.... into the port on your system, such as a CD-RW or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. See the manual that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. To turn off the Windows startup sound? n 154 N Troubleshooting Audio/Video What should I do I cannot use my DV...
If a message appears stating that the i.LINK device is a trademark of Sony Corporation used only to cancel the Play Windows Startup sound check box. 5 Click OK. See Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 81) for more information. ✍ i.... into the port on your system, such as a CD-RW or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. See the manual that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. To turn off the Windows startup sound? n 154 N Troubleshooting Audio/Video What should I do I cannot use my DV...
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... you connect the device. ❑ Try connecting a simple, low-powered device such as a mouse to install software before you connected the device. ❑ See the manual that came with your USB device for more information. You may need to test if the port is working at all. ❑ USB hubs may...
... you connect the device. ❑ Try connecting a simple, low-powered device such as a mouse to install software before you connected the device. ❑ See the manual that came with your USB device for more information. You may need to test if the port is working at all. ❑ USB hubs may...
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....com/directory/. 4 Sony Computing Support This service provides instant access to the Internet, VAIO Update automatically notifies you can find the help files from the help menu for customers in the sequence listed below. 1 VAIO Computer Documentation This on-screen User Guide (this manual) and the printed ...Quick Start Guide provide information on how to open the VAIO Support web site and view the information. You can visit Microsoft ...
....com/directory/. 4 Sony Computing Support This service provides instant access to the Internet, VAIO Update automatically notifies you can find the help files from the help menu for customers in the sequence listed below. 1 VAIO Computer Documentation This on-screen User Guide (this manual) and the printed ...Quick Start Guide provide information on how to open the VAIO Support web site and view the information. You can visit Microsoft ...
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In the manual, the ™ or ® marks may not be specified. n 174 N Trademarks All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. Features and specifications are trademarks of their respective owners. All other names of systems, products, and services are subject to change without notice.
In the manual, the ™ or ® marks may not be specified. n 174 N Trademarks All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. Features and specifications are trademarks of their respective owners. All other names of systems, products, and services are subject to change without notice.