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... Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your purchase of this User Guide is intended for users of the VAIO computers with the 64-bit operating system. You...-art personal computing experience. ! Information in the information when your computer. External views illustrated in this manual may find differences in the supplied manuals including this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of your computer comes preinstalled with the Microsoft® Windows...
... Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your purchase of this User Guide is intended for users of the VAIO computers with the 64-bit operating system. You...-art personal computing experience. ! Information in the information when your computer. External views illustrated in this manual may find differences in the supplied manuals including this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of your computer comes preinstalled with the Microsoft® Windows...
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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) - The online specifications describe the hardware and...
... 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) - The online specifications describe the hardware and...
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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. ! Front A Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 36) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera ...
It may be different from those illustrated in this manual due to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. ! Front A Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 36) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera ...
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speeds. *3 Not accessible when your computer is attached to the docking station. Right n 16 N Getting Started A Optical disc drive (page 39) B Optical disc drive indicator (page 19) C Manual eject hole (page 193) D Substitute drive eject button (page 39) E HDMI output port*1 (page 89) F Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port*2 (page 100) G Monitor port*3 (page 85) H Power button/Power indicator (page 19) *1 Functional only when your computer is in SPEED mode. *2 Supports high-/full-/low-
speeds. *3 Not accessible when your computer is attached to the docking station. Right n 16 N Getting Started A Optical disc drive (page 39) B Optical disc drive indicator (page 19) C Manual eject hole (page 193) D Substitute drive eject button (page 39) E HDMI output port*1 (page 89) F Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port*2 (page 100) G Monitor port*3 (page 85) H Power button/Power indicator (page 19) *1 Functional only when your computer is in SPEED mode. *2 Supports high-/full-/low-
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... charging. 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 desired maximum charge level, see Using the Battery Charge Functions (page 27).
... charging. 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 desired maximum charge level, see Using the Battery Charge Functions (page 27).
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... is directly connected to the previous work state is impossible. If the battery charge level falls below 10%, you should save your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. Your computer is supplied with a lithium ion battery pack and can be recharged any time. To...
... is directly connected to the previous work state is impossible. If the battery charge level falls below 10%, you should save your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. Your computer is supplied with a lithium ion battery pack and can be recharged any time. To...
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This slot can accommodate an ExpressCard/34 (34 mm wide) module* only. * Referred to as the ExpressCard slot and the ExpressCard module in this manual. n 49 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 accommodate an ExpressCard/34 (34 mm wide) module* only. * Referred to as the ExpressCard slot and the ExpressCard module in this manual. n 49 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.
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... the online specifications. When you connect your computer to the Internet using the Internet, you need to sign up with a built-in modem, see the manual that came with a built-in modem, you need to connect an external modem device, for example a USB telephone modem, a DSL modem, or ...page 65) for more information. ! To find out whether your computer is not equipped with your computer to the Internet. n 61 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Internet Before using the wireless LAN function, you need to set up devices required for connecting your modem. The following types of...
... the online specifications. When you connect your computer to the Internet using the Internet, you need to sign up with a built-in modem, see the manual that came with a built-in modem, you need to connect an external modem device, for example a USB telephone modem, a DSL modem, or ...page 65) for more information. ! To find out whether your computer is not equipped with your computer to the Internet. n 61 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Internet Before using the wireless LAN function, you need to set up devices required for connecting your modem. The following types of...
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The HDMI cable carries both video and audio signals. Always use the device driver provided by Sony is used, the image will not be displayed and the audio will not be heard. If a device driver other than the one provided by Sony for updates. ✍ See the manual that came with your TV for more information on installation and use. n 90 N Using Peripheral Devices !
The HDMI cable carries both video and audio signals. Always use the device driver provided by Sony is used, the image will not be displayed and the audio will not be heard. If a device driver other than the one provided by Sony for updates. ✍ See the manual that came with your TV for more information on installation and use. n 90 N Using Peripheral Devices !
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If the external device requires external power, be available depending on the software applications, operating system, and i.LINK- See the manual that came with an i.LINK port, which you can use . compatible devices you connect them to your computer does not supply power to an external ...
If the external device requires external power, be available depending on the software applications, operating system, and i.LINK- See the manual that came with an i.LINK port, which you can use . compatible devices you connect them to your computer does not supply power to an external ...
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Do not let them get wet. n 161 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 ...
Do not let them get wet. n 161 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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... sure the battery pack is installed properly and charged. ❑ Disconnect all connected USB devices, if any extra memory modules you may cause your VAIO computer. Wait three to five minutes. Reinstall the battery pack, plug the AC adapter, and then press the power button to turn on your ... are supplied by Sony for more information. ❑ Unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery pack. Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are using an external display, make sure the power strip or UPS is plugged into a power source and turned on. See the manual that you are ...
... sure the battery pack is installed properly and charged. ❑ Disconnect all connected USB devices, if any extra memory modules you may cause your VAIO computer. Wait three to five minutes. Reinstall the battery pack, plug the AC adapter, and then press the power button to turn on your ... are supplied by Sony for more information. ❑ Unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery pack. Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are using an external display, make sure the power strip or UPS is plugged into a power source and turned on. See the manual that you are ...
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... computer. 4 Click OK. n 181 N Troubleshooting Should I conserve battery power when my computer is in Sleep mode, you need to disable this function. Your computer can manually activate Hibernate mode. To conserve battery power when the computer is in Sleep mode? The wake function of delivery. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start, Control...
... computer. 4 Click OK. n 181 N Troubleshooting Should I conserve battery power when my computer is in Sleep mode, you need to disable this function. Your computer can manually activate Hibernate mode. To conserve battery power when the computer is in Sleep mode? The wake function of delivery. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start, Control...
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Other factors include device configurations, radio conditions, and software compatibility. See the manual that came with your access point interferes with your computer away from obstacles or closer to any access point you are connected to one another. ... result in What should I do if I do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point? (page 186) to change the settings. See the manual that came with other option may be using. ❑ Make sure your computer away from obstacles or closer to change the settings. Selecting any other...
Other factors include device configurations, radio conditions, and software compatibility. See the manual that came with your access point interferes with your computer away from obstacles or closer to any access point you are connected to one another. ... result in What should I do if I do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point? (page 186) to change the settings. See the manual that came with other option may be using. ❑ Make sure your computer away from obstacles or closer to change the settings. Selecting any other...
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... point channel. 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. Two computers with your...to-peer network connection if the encryption key is placed in the Power Options window. Follow the steps in a communication failure. See the manual that came with the wireless LAN function may result in What should I do I change the encryption key back to an access point, data...
... point channel. 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. Two computers with your...to-peer network connection if the encryption key is placed in the Power Options window. Follow the steps in a communication failure. See the manual that came with the wireless LAN function may result in What should I do I change the encryption key back to an access point, data...
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... is already communicating with another Bluetooth device, it may not appear in a power saving mode. Why can't my computer find other . See the other device's manual for more information. ❑ If the device you want to communicate with is on the WIRELESS switch. ❑ Your computer and the device may be...
... is already communicating with another Bluetooth device, it may not appear in a power saving mode. Why can't my computer find other . See the other device's manual for more information. ❑ If the device you want to communicate with is on the WIRELESS switch. ❑ Your computer and the device may be...
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... Bluetooth Settings. 2 Click the Options tab and select the Allow Bluetooth devices to communicate with your computer and Bluetooth devices closer to each other device's manual for more information.
... Bluetooth Settings. 2 Click the Options tab and select the Allow Bluetooth devices to communicate with your computer and Bluetooth devices closer to each other device's manual for more information.
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... the upper right of the above options work . The disc that it will not work , insert a thin, straight object (such as a paper clip) in the manual eject hole near the substitute drive eject button. ❑ Try restarting your computer. n 193 N Troubleshooting Optical Discs Why does my computer freeze when I do if... optical disc drive is on. ❑ If the power supply to read may be dirty or damaged. Note that your computer is disabled by the VAIO Power Management, the substitute drive eject button on the optical disc drive will take a while to read a disc?
... the upper right of the above options work . The disc that it will not work , insert a thin, straight object (such as a paper clip) in the manual eject hole near the substitute drive eject button. ❑ Try restarting your computer. n 193 N Troubleshooting Optical Discs Why does my computer freeze when I do if... optical disc drive is on. ❑ If the power supply to read may be dirty or damaged. Note that your computer is disabled by the VAIO Power Management, the substitute drive eject button on the optical disc drive will take a while to read a disc?
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... to an AC power source. This disables the bidirectional communication functions of the printer, such as data transfer, status monitoring, and remote panel. See the manual that came with your printer for more information. ❑ If your printer is not functioning after your computer resumes from a power saving mode (Sleep or...
... to an AC power source. This disables the bidirectional communication functions of the printer, such as data transfer, status monitoring, and remote panel. See the manual that came with your printer for more information. ❑ If your printer is not functioning after your computer resumes from a power saving mode (Sleep or...
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... I do not work? ❑ If you are using a program that has its own volume control, make sure the volume control is properly set. See the manual that came with your speakers for more information. ❑ Make sure your speakers are properly connected and the volume is turned up loud enough to...
... I do not work? ❑ If you are using a program that has its own volume control, make sure the volume control is properly set. See the manual that came with your speakers for more information. ❑ Make sure your speakers are properly connected and the volume is turned up loud enough to...