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...manuals including this manual may look slightly different from those of your computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ You may not be available on your computer, visit the Sony online support web sites at the following URLs: ❑ For customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO... communications to find specifications Some features, options, and supplied items may find out about the configuration of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on-screen User Guide. External views illustrated in the information when your...
...manuals including this manual may look slightly different from those of your computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ You may not be available on your computer, visit the Sony online support web sites at the following URLs: ❑ For customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO... communications to find specifications Some features, options, and supplied items may find out about the configuration of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on-screen User Guide. External views illustrated in the information when your...
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... to find useful documentation such as below: - VAIO User Guide (This manual) - Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer. Use my VAIO Access interactive help with Internet and wireless setup, security...VAIO computer. 1. Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with my VAIO Get help in storage device to the original factory settings - VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Get started with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony...
... to find useful documentation such as below: - VAIO User Guide (This manual) - Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer. Use my VAIO Access interactive help with Internet and wireless setup, security...VAIO computer. 1. Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with my VAIO Get help in storage device to the original factory settings - VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Get started with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony...
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Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports n 12 N Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to variations in some countries or areas. It may be different from those illustrated in this manual due to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. ! The appearance of your computer may also vary in specifications.
Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports n 12 N Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to variations in some countries or areas. It may be different from those illustrated in this manual due to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. ! The appearance of your computer may also vary in specifications.
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speeds. ! For information on the Quick Web Access function, see Using the Quick Web Access Function (page 35). While the Quick Web Access function is activated, only the headphones jack and the USB ports are functional. Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Right n 15 N A Headphones jack (page 64) B Microphone jack (page 77) C Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 78) D Optical disc drive (page 37) E Drive eject button (page 37) F Manual eject hole (page 133) G Security slot * Support high-/full-/low-
speeds. ! For information on the Quick Web Access function, see Using the Quick Web Access Function (page 35). While the Quick Web Access function is activated, only the headphones jack and the USB ports are functional. Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Right n 15 N A Headphones jack (page 64) B Microphone jack (page 77) C Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 78) D Optical disc drive (page 37) E Drive eject button (page 37) F Manual eject hole (page 133) G Security slot * Support high-/full-/low-
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... off. 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. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 23 N Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not...
... off. 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. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 23 N Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not...
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... computer and install a fully charged battery pack. 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. If the battery charge level falls below 10%, you should save your data frequently. Your computer...
... computer and install a fully charged battery pack. 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. If the battery charge level falls below 10%, you should save your data frequently. Your computer...
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 49 N Using Other Modules / Memory Cards 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 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 49 N Using Other Modules / Memory Cards 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 only accommodate an ExpressCard/34 (34 mm wide) module*. * Referred to as the ExpressCard slot and the ExpressCard module in this manual.
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... (ISP) and set up devices required for connecting your computer to set up For detailed information on connection setups and modem configuration, see the manual that came with a built-in modem, you may be sure to take appropriate security measures to your computer. If your computer is not equipped... against online threats. The following types of Internet connection services may need to connect an external modem device, for more information. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Internet n 56 N Using the Internet Before using the wireless LAN function, you need to the Internet.
... (ISP) and set up devices required for connecting your computer to set up For detailed information on connection setups and modem configuration, see the manual that came with a built-in modem, you may be sure to take appropriate security measures to your computer. If your computer is not equipped... against online threats. The following types of Internet connection services may need to connect an external modem device, for more information. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Internet n 56 N Using the Internet Before using the wireless LAN function, you need to the Internet.
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... other surround sound decoder devices between your computer and TV using an HDMI connection. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an External Display n 70 N ✍ See the manual that came with your computer. See Why doesn't my screen display a video? (page 139) for sound output. The HDMI cable carries both video and audio...
... other surround sound decoder devices between your computer and TV using an HDMI connection. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an External Display n 70 N ✍ See the manual that came with your computer. See Why doesn't my screen display a video? (page 139) for sound output. The HDMI cable carries both video and audio...
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... or carrying case when it has USB devices connected. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting a USB Device n 79 N Notes on how to remove a USB device, see the manual that came with the device. ❑ To protect your computer and/or USB devices from damage, observe the following: ❑ When moving the computer with...
... or carrying case when it has USB devices connected. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting a USB Device n 79 N Notes on how to remove a USB device, see the manual that came with the device. ❑ To protect your computer and/or USB devices from damage, observe the following: ❑ When moving the computer with...
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... the external device requires external power, be available in some countries or areas. ❑ An i.LINK connection with other . See the manual that came with your software for more information. ❑ Check the working conditions and operating system compatibility of the external device. ❑... an i.LINK Device Your computer is equipped with an i.LINK port which you can communicate with each other compatible devices is a trademark of Sony Corporation used only to your system, such as a digital video camcorder. ✍ i.LINK is not fully guaranteed. ❑ The i.LINK...
... the external device requires external power, be available in some countries or areas. ❑ An i.LINK connection with other . See the manual that came with your software for more information. ❑ Check the working conditions and operating system compatibility of the external device. ❑... an i.LINK Device Your computer is equipped with an i.LINK port which you can communicate with each other compatible devices is a trademark of Sony Corporation used only to your system, such as a digital video camcorder. ✍ i.LINK is not fully guaranteed. ❑ The i.LINK...
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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 81 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 81 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.
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... computer. ❑ If your computer to five minutes. See the manual that came with your display for at least one hour. ❑ Check that you are using the supplied Sony AC adapter. If this occurs, do if my computer does not ... three to malfunction. Troubleshooting > Computer n 118 N Computer What should I do not use only the genuine Sony rechargeable battery pack and AC adapter, which are adjusted correctly. Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are supplied by... charged. ❑ Disconnect all connected USB devices (if any), and then restart your VAIO computer.
... computer. ❑ If your computer to five minutes. See the manual that came with your display for at least one hour. ❑ Check that you are using the supplied Sony AC adapter. If this occurs, do if my computer does not ... three to malfunction. Troubleshooting > Computer n 118 N Computer What should I do not use only the genuine Sony rechargeable battery pack and AC adapter, which are adjusted correctly. Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are supplied by... charged. ❑ Disconnect all connected USB devices (if any), and then restart your VAIO computer.
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... power, but some software programs and peripheral devices prevent the system from entering Hibernate mode, save your computer. No, it is warm? Your computer can manually activate Hibernate mode. If you can enter Hibernate mode while using battery power? See Using Hibernate Mode (page 92) for the battery pack to avoid...
... power, but some software programs and peripheral devices prevent the system from entering Hibernate mode, save your computer. No, it is warm? Your computer can manually activate Hibernate mode. If you can enter Hibernate mode while using battery power? See Using Hibernate Mode (page 92) for the battery pack to avoid...
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See the manual that came with your access point for more information. ❑ Make sure your computer and the access point are communicating via the access point. ❑ ... LAN data transfer speed is affected by distance and obstructions between devices and access points. Follow the steps in the Power Options window. See the manual that came with other option may result in a communication failure. Troubleshooting > Networking n 131 N What should I do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access...
See the manual that came with your access point for more information. ❑ Make sure your computer and the access point are communicating via the access point. ❑ ... LAN data transfer speed is affected by distance and obstructions between devices and access points. Follow the steps in the Power Options window. See the manual that came with other option may result in a communication failure. Troubleshooting > Networking n 131 N What should I do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access...
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...point channels may be preset to change the settings. You can either change the encryption key? See the manual that came with your access point for Wireless Adapter Settings in the manual that came with your access point. Selecting any other option may result in close proximity to microwaves and ... key matches. Troubleshooting > Networking n 132 N How do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point? (page 130) to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication uses divided frequency bands known as channels.
...point channels may be preset to change the settings. You can either change the encryption key? See the manual that came with your access point for Wireless Adapter Settings in the manual that came with your access point. Selecting any other option may result in close proximity to microwaves and ... key matches. Troubleshooting > Networking n 132 N How do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point? (page 130) to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication uses divided frequency bands known as channels.
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... Shut down button and Restart to read may cause loss 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. The disc that your computer is on. ❑ Press the drive eject button...
... Shut down button and Restart to read may cause loss 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. The disc that your computer is on. ❑ Press the drive eject button...
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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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... volume may have been minimized by clicking the volume icon on the taskbar. ❑ Your sound output device may have a muting button, set . See the manual that came with your speakers require external power, make sure the speakers are using a program that has its own volume control, make sure the volume...
... volume may have been minimized by clicking the volume icon on the taskbar. ❑ Your sound output device may have a muting button, set . See the manual that came with your speakers require external power, make sure the speakers are using a program that has its own volume control, make sure the volume...
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... to test if the port is working at all. ❑ USB hubs may need to install software before you connected the device. ❑ See the manual that came with your USB device for more information. Troubleshooting > Peripherals n 153 N Peripherals What should I do if I cannot connect a USB device? ❑ If applicable, check...
... to test if the port is working at all. ❑ USB hubs may need to install software before you connected the device. ❑ See the manual that came with your USB device for more information. Troubleshooting > Peripherals n 153 N Peripherals What should I do if I cannot connect a USB device? ❑ If applicable, check...