Quick Start Guide
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... Attention Your computer takes a few minutes for more information. Press the power button until the setup window appears. 4 Locate VAIO Manual Your VAIO computer comes with the following documentation. Otherwise, you to your computer. Then plug the AC adapter cable into an AC outlet ...EN/VAIO/ (USA) http://www.sony.ca/support/ (Canada) http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA/ (Latin American area) http://esupport.sony.com/PT/VAIO/BR/ (Brazil) Features and specifications may vary and are not provided with your computer. On-screen manuals: 1 Click Start and Help ...
... Attention Your computer takes a few minutes for more information. Press the power button until the setup window appears. 4 Locate VAIO Manual Your VAIO computer comes with the following documentation. Otherwise, you to your computer. Then plug the AC adapter cable into an AC outlet ...EN/VAIO/ (USA) http://www.sony.ca/support/ (Canada) http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA/ (Latin American area) http://esupport.sony.com/PT/VAIO/BR/ (Brazil) Features and specifications may vary and are not provided with your computer. On-screen manuals: 1 Click Start and Help ...
Safety Information
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.... Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in part without notice. BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR SPECIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER BASED...FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR SUCH OTHER INFORMATION. COPIES OF COPYRIGHTED INFORMATION MAY ONLY BE MADE FOR LEGALLY PERMISSIBLE PURPOSES. Sony Electronics Inc. Use of such software is subject to current retail versions. 2 SONY CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS ...
.... Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® computer. This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in part without notice. BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR SPECIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER BASED...FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR SUCH OTHER INFORMATION. COPIES OF COPYRIGHTED INFORMATION MAY ONLY BE MADE FOR LEGALLY PERMISSIBLE PURPOSES. Sony Electronics Inc. Use of such software is subject to current retail versions. 2 SONY CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS ...
User Guide
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...N Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this manual may not be available on your computer. How to find out about the configuration of -the-art computing experience. ! Sony has combined leading-edge technology in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/PT/VAIO/BR/ External views illustrated in... this Sony VAIO® computer and welcome to provide you with a state-of your computer...
...N Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this manual may not be available on your computer. How to find out about the configuration of -the-art computing experience. ! Sony has combined leading-edge technology in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/PT/VAIO/BR/ External views illustrated in... this Sony VAIO® computer and welcome to provide you with a state-of your computer...
User Guide
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H DISPLAY OFF button/DISPLAY OFF indicator (page 16) Press this manual due to variations in speakers (stereo) L Bottom chassis frame (page 98) The appearance of your computer may be different from those illustrated in this button ...
H DISPLAY OFF button/DISPLAY OFF indicator (page 16) Press this manual due to variations in speakers (stereo) L Bottom chassis frame (page 98) The appearance of your computer may be different from those illustrated in this button ...
User Guide
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Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Right A Optical disc drive (page 44) B Manual eject hole (page 129) C Drive eject button (page 44) n 14 N
Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Right A Optical disc drive (page 44) B Manual eject hole (page 129) C Drive eject button (page 44) n 14 N
User Guide
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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 computer to the Internet. For detailed instructions on devices required for Internet access and how to connect your computer to the...
... (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 computer to the Internet. For detailed instructions on devices required for Internet access and how to connect your computer to the...
User Guide
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Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting a USB Device n 77 N Notes 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 ... driver software supplied with USB devices connected, avoid exposing the USB ports to use a USB printer compatible with your USB device before use. See the manual that came with the USB device for more information. ❑ Be sure to shock or impact. ❑ Do not put the computer into a bag or...
Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting a USB Device n 77 N Notes 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 ... driver software supplied with USB devices connected, avoid exposing the USB ports to use a USB printer compatible with your USB device before use. See the manual that came with the USB device for more information. ❑ Be sure to shock or impact. ❑ Do not put the computer into a bag or...
User Guide
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See the manual that came with your compatible i.LINK device for more information. ❑ Check the working conditions and operating system compatibility of Sony Corporation used only to an external device. Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to 400 Mbps. compatible devices you ...port on your computer. The procedure to your computer does not supply power to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. See the manual that came with an i.LINK connection can use to connect an i.LINK device, such as a digital video camcorder. ✍ i.LINK is ...
See the manual that came with your compatible i.LINK device for more information. ❑ Check the working conditions and operating system compatibility of Sony Corporation used only to an external device. Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to 400 Mbps. compatible devices you ...port on your computer. The procedure to your computer does not supply power to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. See the manual that came with an i.LINK connection can use to connect an i.LINK device, such as a digital video camcorder. ✍ i.LINK is ...
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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 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. See the manual that came with the device for more information.
User Guide
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... the data transfer speed slow? ❑ The wireless LAN data transfer speed is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in the Power Options window. See the manual that came with your access point for more information. ❑ Make sure your computer and the access point are connected to one another. ❑ Place... computer is properly configured for Internet access. ❑ Make sure Maximum Performance is affected by distance and obstructions between devices and access points. See the manual that came with other devices are using closer to change the access point channel.
... the data transfer speed slow? ❑ The wireless LAN data transfer speed is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in the Power Options window. See the manual that came with your access point for more information. ❑ Make sure your computer and the access point are connected to one another. ❑ Place... computer is properly configured for Internet access. ❑ Make sure Maximum Performance is affected by distance and obstructions between devices and access points. See the manual that came with other devices are using closer to change the access point channel.
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... the steps in What should I 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 access...to a wireless LAN access point? (page 122) to change the settings. Selecting any other option may result in a communication failure. See the manual that came with the wireless LAN function may lose a peer-to-peer network connection if the encryption key is intact. ❑ Change the ...
... the steps in What should I 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 access...to a wireless LAN access point? (page 122) to change the settings. Selecting any other option may result in a communication failure. See the manual that came with the wireless LAN function may lose a peer-to-peer network connection if the encryption key is intact. ❑ Change the ...
User Guide
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Troubleshooting > Bluetooth Technology n 125 N Bluetooth Technology What should I want to communicate with? ❑ Check that the Bluetooth function of each other device's manual for more information. ❑ If the device you want to communicate with is lit on . See the other . Wireless Bluetooth technology works best when the ...
Troubleshooting > Bluetooth Technology n 125 N Bluetooth Technology What should I want to communicate with? ❑ Check that the Bluetooth function of each other device's manual for more information. ❑ If the device you want to communicate with is lit on . See the other . Wireless Bluetooth technology works best when the ...
User Guide
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The business card exchange function is no need to a device only if it supports SCMS-T content protection message appears. If not, you need to manually change the SCMS-T settings to connect the device using the A2DP and select Control. 3 Click SCMS-T Settings. 4 Click No when the Connect to change the ...
The business card exchange function is no need to a device only if it supports SCMS-T content protection message appears. If not, you need to manually change the SCMS-T settings to connect the device using the A2DP and select Control. 3 Click SCMS-T Settings. 4 Click No when the Connect to change the ...
User Guide
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...; Press the drive eject button or the Fn+E keys. ❑ If this does not 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.
...; Press the drive eject button or the Fn+E keys. ❑ If this does not 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.
User Guide
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... are provided with the Windows operating system installed on your computer may need to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box. 5 Click OK. See the manual that came with your printer for more information. ❑ If your printer is compatible with your printer, disabling the functions on your computer. ❑ You...
... are provided with the Windows operating system installed on your computer may need to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box. 5 Click OK. See the manual that came with your printer for more information. ❑ If your printer is compatible with your printer, disabling the functions on your computer. ❑ You...
User Guide
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...; Check the Windows volume controls by clicking the volume icon on the taskbar. ❑ Your sound output device may have been incorrectly configured. See the manual that came with your speakers require external power, make sure the speakers are using a program that has its own volume control, make sure the volume...
...; Check the Windows volume controls by clicking the volume icon on the taskbar. ❑ Your sound output device may have been incorrectly configured. See the manual that came with your speakers require external power, make sure the speakers are using a program that has its own volume control, make sure the volume...
User Guide
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... a printer, check if the power cable is connected properly to the specific port you used the first time you connected the device. ❑ See the manual that came with your computer without a hub. You may prevent a device from working because of a power distribution failure. Troubleshooting > Peripherals n 148 N Peripherals What should I do...
... a printer, check if the power cable is connected properly to the specific port you used the first time you connected the device. ❑ See the manual that came with your computer without a hub. You may prevent a device from working because of a power distribution failure. Troubleshooting > Peripherals n 148 N Peripherals What should I do...
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... "xross media bar" are trademarks of their respective owners. All other names of systems, products, and services are trademarks of Sony Corporation and Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Other trademarks and trade names are trademarks of their respective owners. All other countries. HDMI, the HDMI Logo..., and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are subject to change without notice. In the manual, the ™ or ® marks ...
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... to your computer, external recording media, or recording devices or any relevant losses, including when recordings are not made to this manual, the software, or such other information contained herein and hereby expressly disclaims any implied warranties or merchantability or fitness for any incidental...otherwise, arising out of your computer failure, or when the contents of a separate user license agreement. Sony Corporation reserves the right to make any modification to your computer. Sony Corporation will not compensate for any lost or damaged as a result of or in part, may not...
... to your computer, external recording media, or recording devices or any relevant losses, including when recordings are not made to this manual, the software, or such other information contained herein and hereby expressly disclaims any implied warranties or merchantability or fitness for any incidental...otherwise, arising out of your computer failure, or when the contents of a separate user license agreement. Sony Corporation reserves the right to make any modification to your computer. Sony Corporation will not compensate for any lost or damaged as a result of or in part, may not...