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... For customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ❑ For customers in Canada http://www.sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/LA/ ❑ For customers in this manual may not be available on your ...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 this User Guide is intended for users of your ...
... For customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ❑ For customers in Canada http://www.sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/LA/ ❑ For customers in this manual may not be available on your ...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 this User Guide is intended for users of your ...
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... about your VAIO computer. 1. Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - Get started with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer, and... system and software information. Safety guidelines and owner information. 2. VAIO User Guide (This manual) - Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n5 N Finding More about Your VAIO Computer This section provides support information about restoring individual software programs,...
... about your VAIO computer. 1. Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - Get started with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer, and... system and software information. Safety guidelines and owner information. 2. VAIO User Guide (This manual) - Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n5 N Finding More about Your VAIO Computer This section provides support information about restoring individual software programs,...
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Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Right n 15 N A Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 69) B Optical disc drive (page 35) C Optical disc drive indicator (page 18) D Drive eject button (page 35) E Manual eject hole (page 125) F Security slot * Support high-/full-/low- speeds.
Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Right n 15 N A Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 69) B Optical disc drive (page 35) C Optical disc drive indicator (page 18) D Drive eject button (page 35) E Manual eject hole (page 125) F Security slot * Support high-/full-/low- speeds.
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... pack supplied with your computer is charging. When the battery pack charges close to a power source with the orange power indicator Blinks fast in this manual from your desired maximum charge level, see Using the Battery Charge Functions (page 25). To select your first battery charge. The battery pack is running...
... pack supplied with your computer is charging. When the battery pack charges close to a power source with the orange power indicator Blinks fast in this manual from your desired maximum charge level, see Using the Battery Charge Functions (page 25). To select your first battery charge. The battery pack is running...
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... battery life is short. Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect the life of data when using the computer. 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 should save your data frequently. Your computer...
... battery life is short. Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect the life of data when using the computer. 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 should save your data frequently. Your computer...
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This slot can only accommodate an ExpressCard/34 (34 mm wide) module*. * Referred to as the ExpressCard slot and the ExpressCard module in this manual. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 46 N Using Other Modules / Memory Cards Using the ExpressCard Module Your computer is equipped with an ExpressCard/34 slot...
This slot can only accommodate an ExpressCard/34 (34 mm wide) module*. * Referred to as the ExpressCard slot and the ExpressCard module in this manual. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 46 N Using Other Modules / Memory Cards Using the ExpressCard Module Your computer is equipped with an ExpressCard/34 slot...
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If your computer is not equipped with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) and set up the wireless LAN network. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Internet n 51 N Using the Internet Before using the wireless LAN function, you connect your modem. When you need to set ...up For detailed information on connection setups and modem configuration, see the manual that came with your computer to the Internet, be sure to take appropriate security measures to your computer. The following types of Internet connection ...
If your computer is not equipped with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) and set up the wireless LAN network. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Internet n 51 N Using the Internet Before using the wireless LAN function, you connect your modem. When you need to set ...up For detailed information on connection setups and modem configuration, see the manual that came with your computer to the Internet, be sure to take appropriate security measures to your computer. The following types of Internet connection ...
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Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting a USB Device n 70 N Notes on how to remove a USB device, see the manual that came with the USB device for more information. ❑ Be sure to use . See the manual that came with the device. ❑ To protect your computer and/or USB devices from damage, observe the following...
Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting a USB Device n 70 N Notes on how to remove a USB device, see the manual that came with the USB device for more information. ❑ Be sure to use . See the manual that came with the device. ❑ To protect your computer and/or USB devices from damage, observe the following...
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...not be available depending on the software applications, operating system, and i.LINK- compatible devices you use to an external device. See the manual that came with an i.LINK connection can use . Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to 400 Mbps. However, the actual transfer ...an i.LINK port which you can communicate with each other compatible devices is a trademark of Sony Corporation used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. See the manual that came with your software for more information. ❑ Check the working conditions and ...
...not be available depending on the software applications, operating system, and i.LINK- compatible devices you use to an external device. See the manual that came with an i.LINK connection can use . Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to 400 Mbps. However, the actual transfer ...an i.LINK port which you can communicate with each other compatible devices is a trademark of Sony Corporation used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. See the manual that came with your software for more information. ❑ Check the working conditions and ...
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See the manual that came with the device for more information. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an i.LINK Device n 72 N Connecting a Digital Video Camcorder To connect a digital video camcorder Plug one end of an i.LINK cable (1) (not supplied) into the i.LINK port (2) on the computer and the other end into the DV In/ Out port (3) on the digital video camcorder. ✍ The connection procedure varies depending on a Memory Stick when using an i.LINK connection. You cannot access the pictures stored on your compatible i.LINK device.
See the manual that came with the device for more information. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an i.LINK Device n 72 N Connecting a Digital Video Camcorder To connect a digital video camcorder Plug one end of an i.LINK cable (1) (not supplied) into the i.LINK port (2) on the computer and the other end into the DV In/ Out port (3) on the digital video camcorder. ✍ The connection procedure varies depending on a Memory Stick when using an i.LINK connection. You cannot access the pictures stored on your compatible i.LINK device.
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...; Disconnect all connected USB devices (if any), and then restart your computer. ❑ Remove any extra memory modules you may cause your VAIO computer. If this occurs, do if my computer does not start? ❑ Make sure your computer is securely plugged into a power source...using the supplied Sony AC adapter. Troubleshooting > Computer n 109 N 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. See the manual that you are...
...; Disconnect all connected USB devices (if any), and then restart your computer. ❑ Remove any extra memory modules you may cause your VAIO computer. If this occurs, do if my computer does not start? ❑ Make sure your computer is securely plugged into a power source...using the supplied Sony AC adapter. Troubleshooting > Computer n 109 N 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. See the manual that you are...
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... battery pack to avoid losing data. Can my computer enter Hibernate mode while using a program that the installed battery pack is warm? If you can manually activate Hibernate mode.
... battery pack to avoid losing data. Can my computer enter Hibernate mode while using a program that the installed battery pack is warm? If you can manually activate Hibernate mode.
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See the manual that came with your access point for more information. ❑ Make sure Maximum Performance is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in a communication failure. Other factors ... LAN data transfer speed 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 access points, change the access point channel. Follow the steps in a communication failure. Selecting any access point you may be using...
See the manual that came with your access point for more information. ❑ Make sure Maximum Performance is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in a communication failure. Other factors ... LAN data transfer speed 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 access points, change the access point channel. Follow the steps in a communication failure. Selecting any access point you may be using...
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...-to the original profile or re-enter the key on both computers so the key matches. Follow the steps in a communication failure. See the manual that came with the wireless LAN function may be preset to the access point. ❑ Make sure the access point connection is selected for more... access point for Wireless Adapter Settings in close proximity to microwaves and cordless telephones. ❑ Move your computer closer to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication uses divided frequency bands known as channels.
...-to the original profile or re-enter the key on both computers so the key matches. Follow the steps in a communication failure. See the manual that came with the wireless LAN function may be preset to the access point. ❑ Make sure the access point connection is selected for more... access point for Wireless Adapter Settings in close proximity to microwaves and cordless telephones. ❑ Move your computer closer to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication uses divided frequency bands known as channels.
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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) into 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) into the manual eject hole on the optical disc drive. ❑ Try restarting your computer is trying to read a disc?
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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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... icon on the taskbar. ❑ Your sound output device may have been minimized by the Fn+F2 keys or the muting (S1) button. See the manual that has its own volume control, make sure the speakers are using a program that came with your speakers have been incorrectly configured. To change the...
... icon on the taskbar. ❑ Your sound output device may have been minimized by the Fn+F2 keys or the muting (S1) button. See the manual that has its own volume control, make sure the speakers are using a program that came with your speakers have been incorrectly configured. To change the...
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... first time you are using another USB port on and using its own power supply. For example, if you connected the device. ❑ See the manual that came with your computer without a hub.
... first time you are using another USB port on and using its own power supply. For example, if you connected the device. ❑ See the manual that came with your computer without a hub.
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Features and specifications are trademarks of their respective owners. Trademarks > n 144 N All other trademarks are subject to change without notice. All other names of systems, products, and services are trademarks of their respective owners. In the manual, the ™ or ® marks may not be specified.
Features and specifications are trademarks of their respective owners. Trademarks > n 144 N All other trademarks are subject to change without notice. All other names of systems, products, and services are trademarks of their respective owners. In the manual, the ™ or ® marks may not be specified.
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... liable and will not restore, recover, or replicate the recorded contents made to this manual, the software, or such other information contained herein or the use thereof. Sony Corporation reserves the right to make any modification to your computer failure or repair undertaken... to any machine-readable form without notice. Sony Corporation will not compensate for any particular purpose with this manual, the software, or other information contained herein and hereby expressly disclaims any implied warranties or ...
... liable and will not restore, recover, or replicate the recorded contents made to this manual, the software, or such other information contained herein or the use thereof. Sony Corporation reserves the right to make any modification to your computer failure or repair undertaken... to any machine-readable form without notice. Sony Corporation will not compensate for any particular purpose with this manual, the software, or other information contained herein and hereby expressly disclaims any implied warranties or ...