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... manuals including this manual may look slightly different from those of your computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in the information when your computer comes preinstalled with the Microsoft® Windows Vista® 32-bit operating system. External views illustrated in Brazil http://esupport.sony... out about the configuration of your computer, visit the Sony online support web sites at the following URLs: ❑ For customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ❑ For customers in Canada http://www.sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking ...
... manuals including this manual may look slightly different from those of your computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in the information when your computer comes preinstalled with the Microsoft® Windows Vista® 32-bit operating system. External views illustrated in Brazil http://esupport.sony... out about the configuration of your computer, visit the Sony online support web sites at the following URLs: ❑ For customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ❑ For customers in Canada http://www.sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking ...
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...An overview of VAIO tutorials, how-to find useful documentation such as below: - General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer. 1. ...You can find the answers you need. On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support - Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO... Guide - Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. VAIO Recovery Center User Guide ...
...An overview of VAIO tutorials, how-to find useful documentation such as below: - General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer. 1. ...You can find the answers you need. On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support - Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO... Guide - Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. VAIO Recovery Center User Guide ...
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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. The appearance of your computer may also vary in specifications. It may be different from those illustrated in this manual due to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. !
Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports n 12 N Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to variations in some countries or areas. The appearance of your computer may also vary in specifications. It may be different from those illustrated in this manual due to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. !
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For information on the Quick Web Access function, see Using the Quick Web Access Function (page 35). 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. ! While the Quick Web Access function is activated, only the headphones jack and the USB ports are functional.
For information on the Quick Web Access function, see Using the Quick Web Access Function (page 35). 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. ! While the Quick Web Access function is activated, only the headphones jack and the USB ports are functional.
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... pack supplied with the orange power indicator Blinks fast in orange Meaning The battery pack is charging. Charge the battery pack as described in this manual from your desired maximum charge level, see Using the Battery Charge Functions (page 25). The charge indicator light turns on while the battery pack is...
... pack supplied with the orange power indicator Blinks fast in orange Meaning The battery pack is charging. Charge the battery pack as described in this manual from your desired maximum charge level, see Using the Battery Charge Functions (page 25). The charge indicator light turns on while the battery pack is...
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... the AC adapter to AC power. If the battery pack wears out when the computer enters Sleep mode, you should save your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. To avoid loss of data, you should save your data frequently. Getting Started > Using the Battery...
... the AC adapter to AC power. If the battery pack wears out when the computer enters Sleep mode, you should save your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. To avoid loss of data, you should save your data frequently. Getting Started > Using the Battery...
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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 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.
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...) ❑ Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) ❑ Cable modem ❑ Satellite ❑ Dial-up For detailed information on connection setups and modem configuration, see the manual that came with your modem. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Internet n 56 N Using the Internet Before using the wireless LAN function, you need to your computer.
...) ❑ Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) ❑ Cable modem ❑ Satellite ❑ Dial-up For detailed information on connection setups and modem configuration, see the manual that came with your modem. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Internet n 56 N Using the Internet Before using the wireless LAN function, you need to your computer.
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... between the TV and the home theater receiver or surround sound decoder device first. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an External Display n 70 N ✍ See the manual that came with your TV for the detailed procedure. Additionally, you need to change the display output to change the device for sound output. To...
... between the TV and the home theater receiver or surround sound decoder device first. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an External Display n 70 N ✍ See the manual that came with your TV for the detailed procedure. Additionally, you need to change the display output to change the device for sound output. To...
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Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting a USB Device n 79 N Notes on how to remove a USB device, see the manual that came with USB devices connected, avoid exposing the USB ports to use . See the manual that came with the device. ❑ To protect your version of Windows to print documents. ❑ For information on connecting...
Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting a USB Device n 79 N Notes on how to remove a USB device, see the manual that came with USB devices connected, avoid exposing the USB ports to use . See the manual that came with the device. ❑ To protect your version of Windows to print documents. ❑ For information on connecting...
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... an i.LINK device, 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. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an i.LINK Device n 80 N Connecting an i.LINK Device Your... i.LINK cables may vary, depending on your software for more information. ❑ Check the working conditions and operating system compatibility of Sony Corporation used only to designate that came with your computer does not supply power to an external device. Not all products with an...
... an i.LINK device, 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. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an i.LINK Device n 80 N Connecting an i.LINK Device Your... i.LINK cables may vary, depending on your software for more information. ❑ Check the working conditions and operating system compatibility of Sony Corporation used only to designate that came with your computer does not supply power to an external device. Not all products with an...
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See the manual that came with the device for more information. You cannot access the pictures stored on your compatible i.LINK device. 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.
See the manual that came with the device for more information. You cannot access the pictures stored on your compatible i.LINK device. 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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... button to five minutes. Troubleshooting > Computer n 118 N Computer What should I do not use only the genuine Sony rechargeable battery pack and AC adapter, which are using the supplied Sony AC adapter. For your safety, use the computer for at least one hour. ❑ Check that came with... devices (if any), and then restart your computer. ❑ Remove any extra memory modules you may cause your VAIO computer. See the manual that you are supplied by Sony for more information. ❑ Unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery pack. Make sure the brightness and contrast...
... button to five minutes. Troubleshooting > Computer n 118 N Computer What should I do not use only the genuine Sony rechargeable battery pack and AC adapter, which are using the supplied Sony AC adapter. For your safety, use the computer for at least one hour. ❑ Check that came with... devices (if any), and then restart your computer. ❑ Remove any extra memory modules you may cause your VAIO computer. See the manual that you are supplied by Sony for more information. ❑ Unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery pack. Make sure the brightness and contrast...
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Your computer can manually activate Hibernate mode. Troubleshooting > Battery n 127 N Should I be warm when it is warm? If you can enter Hibernate mode while using battery power, but some ...
Your computer can manually activate Hibernate mode. Troubleshooting > Battery n 127 N Should I be warm when it is warm? If you can enter Hibernate mode while using battery power, but some ...
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...a wireless LAN access point, the device may be temporarily overloaded depending on how many other option may result in a communication failure. See the manual that came with other option may result in a communication failure. Follow the steps in What should I do if I cannot access the Internet?... slow? ❑ The wireless LAN data transfer speed is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in the Power Options window. See the manual that came with your access point for more information. ❑ Make sure Maximum Performance is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in the...
...a wireless LAN access point, the device may be temporarily overloaded depending on how many other option may result in a communication failure. See the manual that came with other option may result in a communication failure. Follow the steps in What should I do if I cannot access the Internet?... slow? ❑ The wireless LAN data transfer speed is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in the Power Options window. See the manual that came with your access point for more information. ❑ Make sure Maximum Performance is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in the...
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... closer to -peer network connection if the encryption key 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 access point channels... computers with your access point for more information. ❑ Make sure Maximum Performance is placed in What should I do I change the settings. See the manual that came with the wireless LAN function may result in the Power Options window.
... closer to -peer network connection if the encryption key 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 access point channels... computers with your access point for more information. ❑ Make sure Maximum Performance is placed in What should I do I change the settings. See the manual that came with the wireless LAN function may result in the Power Options window.
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... or damaged. What should I try 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 . ❑ Press the drive eject button. ❑ If the drive eject button does not work, click Start and Computer, right-click the...
... or damaged. What should I try 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 . ❑ Press the drive eject button. ❑ If the drive eject button does not work, click Start and Computer, right-click the...
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... or Hibernate), then restart the computer. ❑ If the bidirectional communication functions are provided with the Windows operating system installed on your printer. 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...
... or Hibernate), then restart the computer. ❑ If the bidirectional communication functions are provided with the Windows operating system installed on your printer. 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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...; If you are connected to a power source. Press the keys or the button once again. ❑ The volume may have a muting button, set . 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.
...; If you are connected to a power source. Press the keys or the button once again. ❑ The volume may have a muting button, set . 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.
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...; If applicable, check the USB device is turned on and using another USB port on your computer. If you connected the device. ❑ See the manual that came with your computer without a hub. We recommend you are using a printer, check if the power cable is working at all. ❑ USB hubs...
...; If applicable, check the USB device is turned on and using another USB port on your computer. If you connected the device. ❑ See the manual that came with your computer without a hub. We recommend you are using a printer, check if the power cable is working at all. ❑ USB hubs...