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... leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer and welcome to the on your computer. External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to find out about the configuration ... of your computer. How to provide you with a state-of-the-art computing experience. ! Before Use > n4 N Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this manual may not be available on -screen User Guide.
... leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer and welcome to the on your computer. External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to find out about the configuration ... of your computer. How to provide you with a state-of-the-art computing experience. ! Before Use > n4 N Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this manual may not be available on -screen User Guide.
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... Start , All Programs, and VAIO Documentation. 2 Open the folder for your language. 3 Select the guide you want to read. ✍ You can manually browse to the user guides by going to Computer > VAIO (C:) (your C drive) > Documentation > Documentation and opening the folder for practical advice, tutorials..., and demonstrations to help you learn to use your computer. On-screen Documentation ❑ User Guide (This manual) - An overview of your computer and information about your VAIO computer. 1. To access Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help...
... Start , All Programs, and VAIO Documentation. 2 Open the folder for your language. 3 Select the guide you want to read. ✍ You can manually browse to the user guides by going to Computer > VAIO (C:) (your C drive) > Documentation > Documentation and opening the folder for practical advice, tutorials..., and demonstrations to help you learn to use your computer. On-screen Documentation ❑ User Guide (This manual) - An overview of your computer and information about your VAIO computer. 1. To access Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help...
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It may be different from those illustrated in this manual due to perform basic math calculations. Front A Ambient light sensor (page 148) Measures ambient light intensity for automatically adjusting the LCD brightness to identify the ...
It may be different from those illustrated in this manual due to perform basic math calculations. Front A Ambient light sensor (page 148) Measures ambient light intensity for automatically adjusting the LCD brightness to identify the ...
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Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Right n 12 N A Headphones/OPTICAL OUT jack (page 69) (Optical Output Sampling Rate: 44.1 KHz/48.0 KHz/96.0 KHz) B Microphone jack (page 78) C USB ports* (page 79) D Optical disc drive (page 36) E Drive eject button (page 36) F Manual eject hole (page 141) G Power button/Power indicator (page 15) * Compliant with the USB 2.0 standard and support high-/full-/low- speeds.
Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Right n 12 N A Headphones/OPTICAL OUT jack (page 69) (Optical Output Sampling Rate: 44.1 KHz/48.0 KHz/96.0 KHz) B Microphone jack (page 78) C USB ports* (page 79) D Optical disc drive (page 36) E Drive eject button (page 36) F Manual eject hole (page 141) G Power button/Power indicator (page 15) * Compliant with the USB 2.0 standard and support high-/full-/low- speeds.
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... delivery. 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. To charge the battery pack 1 Install the battery pack. 2 Connect the computer to the maximum charge level you selected, the...
... delivery. 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. To charge the battery pack 1 Install the battery pack. 2 Connect the computer to the maximum charge level you selected, the...
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... state is impossible. Going back to an AC power source. Your computer is running on the battery, you are in use, your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. When the battery pack is supplied with a lithium ion battery pack and can be recharged any...
... state is impossible. Going back to an AC power source. Your computer is running on the battery, you are in use, your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. When the battery pack is supplied with a lithium ion battery pack and can be recharged any...
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... place. 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. Do not force it clicks into the slot. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 49 N Using Other Modules / Memory Cards Using the...
... place. 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. Do not force it clicks into the slot. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 49 N Using Other Modules / Memory Cards Using the...
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... (FTTH) ❑ 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.
... (FTTH) ❑ 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.
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See the manual that came with your access point for more information. ! Make sure the WIRELESS indicator light turns on. ! 5 GHz band wireless LAN communications, available on the ... to select the channel that came with your access point. To enable 5 GHz band communication, you must be used by the access point, see the manual that will be a text string between your desired wireless option(s) to toggle it to On in the VAIO Smart Network settings window. 5 Click or on...
See the manual that came with your access point for more information. ! Make sure the WIRELESS indicator light turns on. ! 5 GHz band wireless LAN communications, available on the ... to select the channel that came with your access point. To enable 5 GHz band communication, you must be used by the access point, see the manual that will be a text string between your desired wireless option(s) to toggle it to On in the VAIO Smart Network settings window. 5 Click or on...
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... is capable of outputting both analog and digital signals through the headphones/OPTICAL OUT jack, you turn them on. For the detailed instructions, see the manual that came with a speaker cable (3) (not supplied). Connect external speakers (1) to the jack and enhance the sound quality of the speakers before you can connect...
... is capable of outputting both analog and digital signals through the headphones/OPTICAL OUT jack, you turn them on. For the detailed instructions, see the manual that came with a speaker cable (3) (not supplied). Connect external speakers (1) to the jack and enhance the sound quality of the speakers before you can connect...
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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 74 N ✍ See the manual that came with your computer. The HDMI cable carries both video and audio signals. To connect a high-quality digital sound output device between your computer...
... between the TV and the home theater receiver or surround sound decoder device first. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an External Display n 74 N ✍ See the manual that came with your computer. The HDMI cable carries both video and audio signals. To connect a high-quality digital sound output device between your computer...
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See the manual that came with USB devices connected, avoid exposing the USB ports to use . Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting a USB Device n 80 N Notes on connecting a USB device ... 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 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 USB devices connected, avoid exposing the USB ports to use . Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting a USB Device n 80 N Notes on connecting a USB device ... 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 the device. ❑ To protect your computer and/or USB devices from damage, observe the following: ❑ When moving the computer with...
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...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 your computer. Not all products with other . The procedure to 400 Mbps. compatible devices you use to connect... device, such as a CD-RW or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. See the manual that came with your compatible i.LINK device for more information on operating conditions and proper connection. Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals...
...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 your computer. Not all products with other . The procedure to 400 Mbps. compatible devices you use to connect... device, such as a CD-RW or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. See the manual that came with your compatible i.LINK device for more information on operating conditions and proper connection. Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals...
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Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an i.LINK Device n 82 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. 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. See the manual that came with the device for more information.
Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an i.LINK Device n 82 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. 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. See the manual that came with the device for more information.
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... the computer for your VAIO computer. Troubleshooting > Computer Operations n 118 N Computer Operations What should I do not use only the genuine Sony rechargeable battery pack and AC adapter, which are supplied by Sony for at least one hour. ❑ Check that came with your display for more information. ❑ Unplug the AC adapter... turned on and the power indicator light is lit. ❑ Make sure the battery pack is plugged into a power source and turned on. See the manual that you are using the supplied Sony AC adapter.
... the computer for your VAIO computer. Troubleshooting > Computer Operations n 118 N Computer Operations What should I do not use only the genuine Sony rechargeable battery pack and AC adapter, which are supplied by Sony for at least one hour. ❑ Check that came with your display for more information. ❑ Unplug the AC adapter... turned on and the power indicator light is lit. ❑ Make sure the battery pack is plugged into a power source and turned on. See the manual that you are using the supplied Sony AC adapter.
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... devices prevent the system from entering Hibernate mode, save your computer and remove the battery pack. The battery care function is not compatible. Why can manually activate Hibernate mode. For details, see Installing/Removing the Battery Pack (page 18). ❑ If the problem persists, it means the installed battery pack is...
... devices prevent the system from entering Hibernate mode, save your computer and remove the battery pack. The battery care function is not compatible. Why can manually activate Hibernate mode. For details, see Installing/Removing the Battery Pack (page 18). ❑ If the problem persists, it means the installed battery pack is...
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See the manual that came with other access points, change the access point channel. Follow the steps in the Power Options window. Why is the data transfer speed ... in the Power Options window. To maximize the data transfer speed, move your computer away from obstacles or closer to change the settings. See the manual that came with your access point for Wireless Adapter Settings in What should I do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point? (page...
See the manual that came with other access points, change the access point channel. Follow the steps in the Power Options window. Why is the data transfer speed ... in the Power Options window. To maximize the data transfer speed, move your computer away from obstacles or closer to change the settings. See the manual that came with your access point for Wireless Adapter Settings in What should I do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point? (page...
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... point, see connectivity information contained in close proximity to microwaves and cordless telephones. ❑ Move your computer closer to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication uses divided frequency bands known as channels. Why does the network... connection stop when I avoid data transfer interruptions? ❑ While your access point. See the manual that came with the wireless LAN function may be preset to the access point. ❑ Make sure the access point connection is ...
... point, see connectivity information contained in close proximity to microwaves and cordless telephones. ❑ Move your computer closer to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication uses divided frequency bands known as channels. Why does the network... connection stop when I avoid data transfer interruptions? ❑ While your access point. See the manual that came with the wireless LAN function may be preset to the access point. ❑ Make sure the access point connection is ...
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... light is lit on your computer. ❑ You cannot use the Bluetooth function while your computer is in a power saving mode. See the 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...
... light is lit on your computer. ❑ You cannot use the Bluetooth function while your computer is in a power saving mode. See the 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 computer. ! 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 the optical disc drive. ❑ Try restarting your computer. Turning off your computer with the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys may be dirty...
... the computer. ! 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 the optical disc drive. ❑ Try restarting your computer. Turning off your computer with the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys may be dirty...