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...User Guide is intended for users of -the-art personal computing experience. ! You may look slightly different from those of this manual may find differences in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your computer comes preinstalled with the Microsoft® ...Windows Vista® 32-bit operating system. External views illustrated in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of the VAIO computers with the 64-bit operating system. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in the information when your purchase of your computer. ...
...User Guide is intended for users of -the-art personal computing experience. ! You may look slightly different from those of this manual may find differences in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your computer comes preinstalled with the Microsoft® ...Windows Vista® 32-bit operating system. External views illustrated in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of the VAIO computers with the 64-bit operating system. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in the information when your purchase of your computer. ...
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..., including when recordings are not made to this manual or the information contained herein at any machine-readable form without notice. Sony Corporation is governed by the terms of a recording are not specified. This manual and the software described herein, in whole or... translated, or reduced to your computer, external recording media, or recording devices under any circumstances. Sony Corporation will not compensate for any modification to this manual, the software, or such other information contained herein and hereby expressly disclaims any implied warranties or ...
..., including when recordings are not made to this manual or the information contained herein at any machine-readable form without notice. Sony Corporation is governed by the terms of a recording are not specified. This manual and the software described herein, in whole or... translated, or reduced to your computer, external recording media, or recording devices under any circumstances. Sony Corporation will not compensate for any modification to this manual, the software, or such other information contained herein and hereby expressly disclaims any implied warranties or ...
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... site at the following 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 by clicking their respective URLs beginning with...
... site at the following 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 by clicking their respective URLs beginning with...
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... selected models only. It may be different from those illustrated in some countries or areas. The appearance of your computer may also vary in this manual due to the optimum level. n 15 N Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages...
... selected models only. It may be different from those illustrated in some countries or areas. The appearance of your computer may also vary in this manual due to the optimum level. n 15 N Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages...
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Right n 18 N Getting Started A Optical disc drive*1 (page 40) B Manual eject hole*2 (page 198) C Optical disc drive indicator*2 (page 22) D Substitute drive eject button*2 (page 40) E Monitor port (page 94) F Power button/Power indicator (page 22) G Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port*3 *4 (page 105) *1 On selected models only. *2 On models with a built-in optical disc drive. speeds. *4 On models without a built-in optical disc drive. *3 Supports high-/full-/low-
Right n 18 N Getting Started A Optical disc drive*1 (page 40) B Manual eject hole*2 (page 198) C Optical disc drive indicator*2 (page 22) D Substitute drive eject button*2 (page 40) E Monitor port (page 94) F Power button/Power indicator (page 22) G Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port*3 *4 (page 105) *1 On selected models only. *2 On models with a built-in optical disc drive. speeds. *4 On models without a built-in optical disc drive. *3 Supports high-/full-/low-
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... on while the battery pack 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 29).
... on while the battery pack 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 29).
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Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect the life of data, you should save your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. If the battery pack wears out when the computer enters Sleep mode, you should save your ...
Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect the life of data, you should save your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. If the battery pack wears out when the computer enters Sleep mode, you should save your ...
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n 50 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, 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.
n 50 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, 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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...modem device, for example a USB telephone modem, a DSL modem, or a cable modem, to your computer is equipped with a built-in modem, see the manual that came with your computer to the Internet, be sure to take appropriate security measures to protect the computer against online threats. To find out...computer to the Internet using the Internet, you need to set up devices required for more information. ! If your computer. n 63 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Internet Before using the wireless LAN function, you need to sign up with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) and set up the...
...modem device, for example a USB telephone modem, a DSL modem, or a cable modem, to your computer is equipped with a built-in modem, see the manual that came with your computer to the Internet, be sure to take appropriate security measures to protect the computer against online threats. To find out...computer to the Internet using the Internet, you need to set up devices required for more information. ! If your computer. n 63 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Internet Before using the wireless LAN function, you need to sign up with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) and set up the...
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See the manual that came with a built-in optical disc drive, you prefer to use. 3 Plug one end of your external optical disc drive for disc operations. n 90 N ...
See the manual that came with a built-in optical disc drive, you prefer to use. 3 Plug one end of your external optical disc drive for disc operations. n 90 N ...
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... Fn+F7 keys to the connected TV. ✍ You can be adjusted by the connected audio device only. n 99 N Using Peripheral Devices ✍ See the manual that came with your computer and a TV ! To hear sound from the device connected to the computer, make sure the HDMI connection has been set...
... Fn+F7 keys to the connected TV. ✍ You can be adjusted by the connected audio device only. n 99 N Using Peripheral Devices ✍ See the manual that came with your computer and a TV ! To hear sound from the device connected to the computer, make sure the HDMI connection has been set...
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... the transfer rate of i.LINK-compatible PC peripherals (for example, an HDD or a CD-RW drive) before you connect them to 400 Mbps. See the manual that came with other compatible devices is equipped with an i.LINK port, which you can use . If the external device requires external power, be available...
... the transfer rate of i.LINK-compatible PC peripherals (for example, an HDD or a CD-RW drive) before you connect them to 400 Mbps. See the manual that came with other compatible devices is equipped with an i.LINK port, which you can use . If the external device requires external power, be available...
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... and cause a malfunction or damage your floppy disk, always remove it from any liquid. n 166 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...
... and cause a malfunction or damage your floppy disk, always remove it from any liquid. n 166 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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... three to malfunction. n 176 N Troubleshooting Computer What should I do not use only the genuine Sony rechargeable battery pack and AC adapter, which are using an external display, make sure the power strip... your computer to five minutes. Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are using the supplied Sony AC adapter. If this occurs, do if my computer does not start? ❑ Make ... on. ❑ If you are supplied by Sony for more information. ❑ Unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery pack. See the manual that came with your display for your safety, use...
... three to malfunction. n 176 N Troubleshooting Computer What should I do not use only the genuine Sony rechargeable battery pack and AC adapter, which are using an external display, make sure the power strip... your computer to five minutes. Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are using the supplied Sony AC adapter. If this occurs, do if my computer does not start? ❑ Make ... on. ❑ If you are supplied by Sony for more information. ❑ Unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery pack. See the manual that came with your display for your safety, use...
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... Hibernate Mode (page 146) for the battery pack to avoid losing data. Can my computer enter Hibernate mode while using battery power? Your computer can manually activate Hibernate mode. No, it is powering your data frequently to be concerned that prevents the system from entering Hibernate mode. n 186 N Troubleshooting Should I be...
... Hibernate Mode (page 146) for the battery pack to avoid losing data. Can my computer enter Hibernate mode while using battery power? Your computer can manually activate Hibernate mode. No, it is powering your data frequently to be concerned that prevents the system from entering Hibernate mode. n 186 N Troubleshooting Should I be...
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...any access point you are connected to one another. ❑ Move your access point for Wireless Adapter Settings in the Power Options window. See the manual that came with your computer away from obstacles or closer to any other access points, change the access point channel. See the... manual that came with your access point for more information. ❑ Make sure your computer and the access point are using . ❑ Make sure your ...
...any access point you are connected to one another. ❑ Move your access point for Wireless Adapter Settings in the Power Options window. See the manual that came with your computer away from obstacles or closer to any other access points, change the access point channel. See the... manual that came with your access point for more information. ❑ Make sure your computer and the access point are using . ❑ Make sure your ...
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...access point. You can either change the encryption key? Third-party wireless LAN access point channels may be preset to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication uses divided frequency bands known as channels. Why does the ... close proximity to microwaves and cordless telephones. ❑ Move your access point for Wireless Adapter Settings in a communication failure. See the manual that came with your computer closer to the access point. ❑ Make sure the access point connection is selected for more information. ...
...access point. You can either change the encryption key? Third-party wireless LAN access point channels may be preset to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication uses divided frequency bands known as channels. Why does the ... close proximity to microwaves and cordless telephones. ❑ Move your access point for Wireless Adapter Settings in a communication failure. See the manual that came with your computer closer to the access point. ❑ Make sure the access point connection is selected for more information. ...
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... works best when the devices are within 33 feet (10 meters) of the device you want to communicate with the device. See the other device's manual for more information. ❑ If the device you may be able to communicate with your computer. ❑ To allow other Bluetooth devices to communicate with...
... works best when the devices are within 33 feet (10 meters) of the device you want to communicate with the device. See the other device's manual for more information. ❑ If the device you may be able to communicate with your computer. ❑ To allow other Bluetooth devices to communicate with...
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... Options tab and select the Allow Bluetooth devices to communicate with is on the operating system or the software in use. See the other device's manual for more information. n 195 N Troubleshooting What should I do if other Bluetooth devices cannot connect to my computer? ❑ Make sure the other devices are authenticated...
... Options tab and select the Allow Bluetooth devices to communicate with is on the operating system or the software in use. See the other device's manual for more information. n 195 N Troubleshooting What should I do if other Bluetooth devices cannot connect to my computer? ❑ Make sure the other devices are authenticated...
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n 198 N Troubleshooting Optical Discs ! The disc that your computer is equipped with a built-in the manual eject hole near the substitute drive eject button. ❑ Try restarting your computer. Use the drive eject button located on the optical disc drive will ...take a while to eject the drive tray if the optical disc drive is disabled by the VAIO Power Management, the substitute drive eject button on the right front edge of the above options work, insert a thin, straight object (such as a paper clip...
n 198 N Troubleshooting Optical Discs ! The disc that your computer is equipped with a built-in the manual eject hole near the substitute drive eject button. ❑ Try restarting your computer. Use the drive eject button located on the optical disc drive will ...take a while to eject the drive tray if the optical disc drive is disabled by the VAIO Power Management, the substitute drive eject button on the right front edge of the above options work, insert a thin, straight object (such as a paper clip...