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... 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 ...audio, video, computing, and communications to find out about the configuration of -the-art personal computing experience. ! How to provide a state-of your computer. To find specifications Some features, options, and supplied items may look slightly different from those of this manual...
... 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 ...audio, video, computing, and communications to find out about the configuration of -the-art personal computing experience. ! How to provide a state-of your computer. To find specifications Some features, options, and supplied items may look slightly different from those of this manual...
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... information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer. You can find the answers you need. VAIO User Guide (This manual) - Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer, and creating recovery discs and... the form of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide -
... information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer. You can find the answers you need. VAIO User Guide (This manual) - Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer, and creating recovery discs and... the form of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide -
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...) I Touch pad (page 34) J Left button (page 34) K Fingerprint sensor (page 67) L Right button (page 34) It may be different from those illustrated in this manual due to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. !
...) I Touch pad (page 34) J Left button (page 34) K Fingerprint sensor (page 67) L Right button (page 34) 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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Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Right n 15 N A Optical disc drive (page 37) B Optical disc drive indicator (page 18) C Manual eject hole (page 179) D Substitute drive eject button (page 37) E HDMI output port*1 (page 98) F Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port*2 (page 105) G Monitor port*3 (page 94) H Power button/Power indicator (page 18) *1 Functional only while your computer is in SPEED mode. *2 Supports high-/full-/low- speeds. *3 Not accessible when your computer is attached to the docking station.
Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Right n 15 N A Optical disc drive (page 37) B Optical disc drive indicator (page 18) C Manual eject hole (page 179) D Substitute drive eject button (page 37) E HDMI output port*1 (page 98) F Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port*2 (page 105) G Monitor port*3 (page 94) H Power button/Power indicator (page 18) *1 Functional only while your computer is in SPEED mode. *2 Supports high-/full-/low- speeds. *3 Not accessible when your computer is attached to the docking station.
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... adapter. 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 charging.
... adapter. 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 charging.
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... Battery Charge Functions with a lithium ion battery pack and can extend the life of your battery pack if you should save your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 25 N ✍ Keep the battery pack ...in your computer while it is supplied with the VAIO Control Center. Your computer is directly connected to charge while you will lose all unsaved data. You can be recharged any time. The battery ...
... Battery Charge Functions with a lithium ion battery pack and can extend the life of your battery pack if you should save your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 25 N ✍ Keep the battery pack ...in your computer while it is supplied with the VAIO Control Center. Your computer is directly connected to charge while you will lose all unsaved data. You can be recharged any time. The battery ...
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Make sure you are inserting it in this manual. This slot can only accommodate an ExpressCard/34 (34 mm wide) module*. * Referred to as the ExpressCard slot and the ExpressCard module in the proper direction. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 50 N Using Other Modules / Memory Cards Using the ExpressCard...
Make sure you are inserting it in this manual. This slot can only accommodate an ExpressCard/34 (34 mm wide) module*. * Referred to as the ExpressCard slot and the ExpressCard module in the proper direction. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 50 N Using Other Modules / Memory Cards Using the ExpressCard...
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... Line (DSL) ❑ Cable modem ❑ Satellite ❑ Dial-up For detailed information on connection setups and modem configuration, see the manual that came with your computer. For the detailed instructions on devices required for Internet access and how to connect your computer to the Internet, ask...page 59) for connecting your computer is not equipped with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) and set up the wireless LAN network. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Internet n 56 N Using the Internet Before using the wireless LAN function, you need to set up with a built-...
... Line (DSL) ❑ Cable modem ❑ Satellite ❑ Dial-up For detailed information on connection setups and modem configuration, see the manual that came with your computer. For the detailed instructions on devices required for Internet access and how to connect your computer to the Internet, ask...page 59) for connecting your computer is not equipped with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) and set up the wireless LAN network. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Internet n 56 N Using the Internet Before using the wireless LAN function, you need to set up with a built-...
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... the device connected to the HDMI output port, you connect an HDMI cable to the HDMI input. 3 Plug one provided by Sony for updates. ✍ See the manual that came with your computer is used, the image will not be displayed and the audio will not be heard. For detailed ... surround sound decoder devices between the TV and the home theater receiver or surround sound decoder device first. Always use the device driver provided by Sony is in STAMINA mode, a confirmation window appears. The HDMI output port is functional only while your TV for sound output. Using Peripheral Devices > ...
... the device connected to the HDMI output port, you connect an HDMI cable to the HDMI input. 3 Plug one provided by Sony for updates. ✍ See the manual that came with your computer is used, the image will not be displayed and the audio will not be heard. For detailed ... surround sound decoder devices between the TV and the home theater receiver or surround sound decoder device first. Always use the device driver provided by Sony is in STAMINA mode, a confirmation window appears. The HDMI output port is functional only while your TV for sound output. Using Peripheral Devices > ...
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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 ... device before use a USB printer compatible with your version of Windows to print documents. ❑ For information 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 computer and/or USB devices from damage, observe the following: ❑ When moving the computer with ... device before use a USB printer compatible with your version of Windows to print documents. ❑ For information on how to remove a USB device, see the manual that came with USB devices connected, avoid exposing the USB ports to use .
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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 your software for more information. ❑ Check the working conditions and operating system compatibility of i.LINK-compatible PC...Connecting 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 designate that came with your compatible i.LINK device for example, an HDD or a CD-RW drive) before you use ...
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 your software for more information. ❑ Check the working conditions and operating system compatibility of i.LINK-compatible PC...Connecting 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 designate that came with your compatible i.LINK device for example, an HDD or a CD-RW drive) before you use ...
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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 108 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 108 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.
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...power source and turned on. Reinstall the battery pack, plug the AC adapter, and then press the power button to five minutes. See the manual that you are adjusted correctly. If this occurs, do if my computer does not start? ❑ Make sure your computer is securely plugged...restart your computer. ❑ Remove any extra memory modules you may cause your display for your VAIO computer. Troubleshooting > Computer n 156 N 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 ...
...power source and turned on. Reinstall the battery pack, plug the AC adapter, and then press the power button to five minutes. See the manual that you are adjusted correctly. If this occurs, do if my computer does not start? ❑ Make sure your computer is securely plugged...restart your computer. ❑ Remove any extra memory modules you may cause your display for your VAIO computer. Troubleshooting > Computer n 156 N 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 ...
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... computer enter Hibernate mode while running on how you are using a program that allows the device to wake the computer. 4 Click OK. Your computer can manually activate Hibernate mode. If you can enter Hibernate mode while running on your data frequently to disable this function.
... computer enter Hibernate mode while running on how you are using a program that allows the device to wake the computer. 4 Click OK. Your computer can manually activate Hibernate mode. If you can enter Hibernate mode while running on your data frequently to disable this function.
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...If you may be using. ❑ Make sure your access point 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 affected by distance and obstructions between devices...wireless LAN access point? (page 172) to change the settings. Other factors include device configurations, radio conditions, and software compatibility. See the manual that came with other access points, change the settings. Follow the steps in What should I cannot access the Internet? ❑ Check ...
...If you may be using. ❑ Make sure your access point 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 affected by distance and obstructions between devices...wireless LAN access point? (page 172) to change the settings. Other factors include device configurations, radio conditions, and software compatibility. See the manual that came with other access points, change the settings. Follow the steps in What should I cannot access the Internet? ❑ Check ...
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... with the wireless LAN function may lose a peer-to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication uses divided frequency bands known as channels. See the manual that came with your access point for more information. ❑ Make sure... for Wireless Adapter Settings in a communication failure. What are using a wireless LAN access point, see connectivity information contained in the manual that came with your access point. Third-party wireless LAN access point channels may result in the Power Options window. You can ...
... with the wireless LAN function may lose a peer-to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication uses divided frequency bands known as channels. See the manual that came with your access point for more information. ❑ Make sure... for Wireless Adapter Settings in a communication failure. What are using a wireless LAN access point, see connectivity information contained in the manual that came with your access point. Third-party wireless LAN access point channels may result in the Power Options window. You can ...
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... the device you want to find this computer check box. See the other Bluetooth devices to communicate with your computer. ❑ To allow other device's manual for more information. ❑ If the device you want to communicate with is already communicating with another Bluetooth device, it may not be found or...
... the device you want to find this computer check box. See the other Bluetooth devices to communicate with your computer. ❑ To allow other device's manual for more information. ❑ If the device you want to communicate with is already communicating with another Bluetooth device, it may not be found or...
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...the optical disc drive. 3 Check the disc for instructions. It will not work , insert a thin, straight object (such as a paper clip) into the manual eject hole near the substitute drive eject button. ❑ Try restarting your computer. Troubleshooting > Optical Discs n 179 N Optical Discs Why does my computer freeze when...not open? ❑ Make sure your computer is on. ❑ If the power supply to the optical disc drive is disabled by the VAIO Power Management, the substitute drive eject button on the optical disc drive will take a while to eject the drive tray if the optical disc ...
...the optical disc drive. 3 Check the disc for instructions. It will not work , insert a thin, straight object (such as a paper clip) into the manual eject hole near the substitute drive eject button. ❑ Try restarting your computer. Troubleshooting > Optical Discs n 179 N Optical Discs Why does my computer freeze when...not open? ❑ Make sure your computer is on. ❑ If the power supply to the optical disc drive is disabled by the VAIO Power Management, the substitute drive eject button on the optical disc drive will take a while to eject the drive tray if the optical 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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...). ❑ Make sure your speakers are properly connected and the volume is properly set the button to off by the Fn+F3 keys. See the manual that has its own volume control, make sure the speakers are using a program that came with your speakers have a muting button, set . Press them once...
...). ❑ Make sure your speakers are properly connected and the volume is properly set the button to off by the Fn+F3 keys. See the manual that has its own volume control, make sure the speakers are using a program that came with your speakers have a muting button, set . Press them once...