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...computing, and communications to the on your computer, visit the Sony online support web site at the following URLs: ❑ For customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ❑ For customers in Canada http://sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American... countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA ❑ For customers in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ Before Use > n4 N Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this manual may not be available on -screen User Guide. External views...
...computing, and communications to the on your computer, visit the Sony online support web site at the following URLs: ❑ For customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ❑ For customers in Canada http://sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American... countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA ❑ For customers in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ Before Use > n4 N Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this manual may not be available on -screen User Guide. External views...
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... manual) - Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer, and creating recovery discs and more. An overview of VAIO tutorials, how-to the original factory settings - Use my VAIO Access interactive help with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support...
... manual) - Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer, and creating recovery discs and more. An overview of VAIO tutorials, how-to the original factory settings - Use my VAIO Access interactive help with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support...
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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 some countries or areas. Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports n 12 N Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to variations in specifications.
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 some countries or areas. Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports n 12 N Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to variations in specifications.
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speeds. *2 On selected models only. Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Right n 15 N A Headphones jack (page 65) B Microphone jack (page 75) C Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports*1 (page 76) D Optical disc drive (page 39) E Drive eject button (page 39) F Manual eject hole (page 131) G Modem port*2 (page 58) H Security slot *1 Support high-/full-/low-
speeds. *2 On selected models only. Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Right n 15 N A Headphones jack (page 65) B Microphone jack (page 75) C Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports*1 (page 76) D Optical disc drive (page 39) E Drive eject button (page 39) F Manual eject hole (page 131) G Modem port*2 (page 58) H Security slot *1 Support high-/full-/low-
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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 computer is running out of power. (Normal mode) The battery pack is not fully charged at the time of power. (Sleep mode) A battery ...
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 computer is running out of power. (Normal mode) The battery pack is not fully charged at the time of power. (Sleep mode) A battery ...
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Your computer is in Sleep mode, you should save your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. You can be recharged any time. If the battery pack runs out of power while the ... pack in your computer while it is impossible. Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect the life of the Battery Charge Functions with the VAIO Control Center. To avoid loss of data while the computer is running on the battery, you will lose all unsaved data. The battery pack continues...
Your computer is in Sleep mode, you should save your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. You can be recharged any time. If the battery pack runs out of power while the ... pack in your computer while it is impossible. Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect the life of the Battery Charge Functions with the VAIO Control Center. To avoid loss of data while the computer is running on the battery, you will lose all unsaved data. The battery pack continues...
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... the ExpressCard slot. 2 Carefully slide the ExpressCard module into the slot until it into place. Do not force it clicks into the slot. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 52 N Using Other Modules / Memory Cards Using the ExpressCard Module Your computer is equipped with an ExpressCard/34 slot... 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.
... the ExpressCard slot. 2 Carefully slide the ExpressCard module into the slot until it into place. Do not force it clicks into the slot. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 52 N Using Other Modules / Memory Cards Using the ExpressCard Module Your computer is equipped with an ExpressCard/34 slot... 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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... may be sure to take appropriate security measures to set up For detailed information on connection setups and modem configuration, see the manual that came with your computer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Internet n 58 N Using the Internet Before using the wireless LAN function, you connect your computer to the Internet...
... may be sure to take appropriate security measures to set up For detailed information on connection setups and modem configuration, see the manual that came with your computer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Internet n 58 N Using the Internet Before using the wireless LAN function, you connect your computer to the Internet...
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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 71 N ✍ See the manual that came with your TV for more information. The HDMI cable carries both video and audio signals. With the HDMI connection, the volume can be...
... between the TV and the home theater receiver or surround sound decoder device first. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an External Display n 71 N ✍ See the manual that came with your TV for more information. The HDMI cable carries both video and audio signals. With the HDMI connection, the volume can be...
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See the manual that came with the USB device for more information. ❑ Be sure to use a USB printer compatible with your version of Windows to print documents. ... ❑ You may need to install the driver software supplied with USB devices connected, avoid exposing the USB ports 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...
See the manual that came with the USB device for more information. ❑ Be sure to use a USB printer compatible with your version of Windows to print documents. ... ❑ You may need to install the driver software supplied with USB devices connected, avoid exposing the USB ports 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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... compatible i.LINK device for more information on the software applications, operating system, and i.LINK- Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to 400 Mbps. See the manual that came with your system, such as a digital video camcorder. ✍ i.LINK is not fully guaranteed. ❑ The i.LINK connection may vary, depending on your... source. ❑ The i.LINK port supports transfer rates up to your software for more information. ❑ Check the working conditions and operating system compatibility of Sony Corporation used only to an external device.
... compatible i.LINK device for more information on the software applications, operating system, and i.LINK- Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to 400 Mbps. See the manual that came with your system, such as a digital video camcorder. ✍ i.LINK is not fully guaranteed. ❑ The i.LINK connection may vary, depending on your... source. ❑ The i.LINK port supports transfer rates up to your software for more information. ❑ Check the working conditions and operating system compatibility of Sony Corporation used only to an external device.
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See the manual that came with the device for more information. You cannot access the contents 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 your compatible i.LINK device. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an i.LINK Device n 79 N Connecting a Digital Video Camcorder To connect a digital video camcorder Plug one end of "Memory Stick" in the digital video camcorder via an i.LINK connection.
See the manual that came with the device for more information. You cannot access the contents 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 your compatible i.LINK device. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an i.LINK Device n 79 N Connecting a Digital Video Camcorder To connect a digital video camcorder Plug one end of "Memory Stick" in the digital video camcorder via an i.LINK connection.
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See the manual that you are using an external display, make sure the power strip or UPS is plugged into a power source ...minutes. Wait three to malfunction. Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are supplied by Sony for your VAIO computer. Troubleshooting > Computer n 114 N Computer What should I do not use only the genuine Sony rechargeable battery pack and AC adapter, which are adjusted correctly. To turn on your computer....USB devices (if any), and then restart your computer. ❑ Remove any extra memory modules you are using the supplied Sony AC adapter.
See the manual that you are using an external display, make sure the power strip or UPS is plugged into a power source ...minutes. Wait three to malfunction. Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are supplied by Sony for your VAIO computer. Troubleshooting > Computer n 114 N Computer What should I do not use only the genuine Sony rechargeable battery pack and AC adapter, which are adjusted correctly. To turn on your computer....USB devices (if any), and then restart your computer. ❑ Remove any extra memory modules you are using the supplied Sony AC adapter.
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No, it is powering your data frequently 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 running on battery power, but some software programs and peripheral devices prevent the system from ...
No, it is powering your data frequently 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 running on battery power, but some software programs and peripheral devices prevent the system from ...
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Follow the steps in the Power Options window. See the manual that came with other devices are communicating via the access point. ❑ If your access point interferes with your access point for more information. ❑..., radio conditions, and software compatibility. To maximize the data transfer speed, move your access point for Wireless Adapter Settings in a communication failure. See the manual that came with your computer away from obstacles or closer to any other option may be temporarily overloaded depending on how many other access points...
Follow the steps in the Power Options window. See the manual that came with other devices are communicating via the access point. ❑ If your access point interferes with your access point for more information. ❑..., radio conditions, and software compatibility. To maximize the data transfer speed, move your access point for Wireless Adapter Settings in a communication failure. See the manual that came with your computer away from obstacles or closer to any other option may be temporarily overloaded depending on how many other access points...
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Follow the steps in What should I change the encryption key? You can either change the encryption key back to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication uses divided frequency bands known as channels. Troubleshooting > Networking n 130 ...N How do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point? (page 128) to change the settings. See the manual that came with your access point. Two computers with your access point for more information. ❑ Make sure Maximum Performance is selected for Wireless ...
Follow the steps in What should I change the encryption key? You can either change the encryption key back to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication uses divided frequency bands known as channels. Troubleshooting > Networking n 130 ...N How do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point? (page 128) to change the settings. See the manual that came with your access point. Two computers with your access point for more information. ❑ Make sure Maximum Performance is selected for Wireless ...
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... sure your computer is trying 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.
... sure your computer is trying 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.
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... select Properties. 3 Click the Ports tab. 4 Click to install the printer driver software before you use your computer. ❑ You may enable printing. See the manual that came with your printer for more information. ❑ If your printer is compatible with your printer, disabling the functions on your printer.
... select Properties. 3 Click the Ports tab. 4 Click to install the printer driver software before you use your computer. ❑ You may enable printing. See the manual that came with your printer for more information. ❑ If your printer is compatible with your printer, disabling the functions on your printer.
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... output device, see How do not hear sound from the built-in speakers? (page 141). ❑ Make sure your speakers for more information. See the manual that has its own volume control, make sure the volume control is turned up the volume loud enough to hear sound. ❑ Check the Windows...
... output device, see How do not hear sound from the built-in speakers? (page 141). ❑ Make sure your speakers for more information. See the manual that has its own volume control, make sure the volume control is turned up the volume loud enough to hear sound. ❑ Check the Windows...
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... using a printer, check if the power cable is connected properly to your computer without a hub. For example, if you connected the device. ❑ See the manual that came with your USB device for more information. Troubleshooting > Peripherals n 148 N Peripherals What should I do if I cannot connect a USB device? ❑ If applicable, check...
... using a printer, check if the power cable is connected properly to your computer without a hub. For example, if you connected the device. ❑ See the manual that came with your USB device for more information. Troubleshooting > Peripherals n 148 N Peripherals What should I do if I cannot connect a USB device? ❑ If applicable, check...