Quick Start Guide
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..., and then press the ASSIST button to access, and provides important documents and helpful support resources such as a desk or table. On-screen manuals: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Select your computer's efficiency, security, and functionality. Click Start ... English) http://www.fr.sony.ca/support (Canada: French) 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, keyboard, or mouse. Printed manuals: Quick Start ...
..., and then press the ASSIST button to access, and provides important documents and helpful support resources such as a desk or table. On-screen manuals: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Select your computer's efficiency, security, and functionality. Click Start ... English) http://www.fr.sony.ca/support (Canada: French) 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, keyboard, or mouse. Printed manuals: Quick Start ...
Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide
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...area Recover your computer from the recovery area again, or use VAIO Data Restore Tool. If this problem, turn on password, contact an authorized Sony service/support center. Windows does not accept my password and returns the message: Enter Onetime Password If you enter a wrong power-on password three..., try recovering the computer again. If the problem persists, visit the VAIO online support web site for example when you create the restore point manually on and the power indicator light is lit. Make sure the battery pack is not compatible. At the time of delivery, the ...
...area Recover your computer from the recovery area again, or use VAIO Data Restore Tool. If this problem, turn on password, contact an authorized Sony service/support center. Windows does not accept my password and returns the message: Enter Onetime Password If you enter a wrong power-on password three..., try recovering the computer again. If the problem persists, visit the VAIO online support web site for example when you create the restore point manually on and the power indicator light is lit. Make sure the battery pack is not compatible. At the time of delivery, the ...
Safety Information
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...INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN AND HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR SUCH OTHER INFORMATION. Software specifications are located on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery...the terms and conditions of a separate user license agreement. This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by the terms of license agreements enclosed with this manual or the information contained herein at any machine-readable form without written permission is subject to ...
...INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN AND HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR SUCH OTHER INFORMATION. Software specifications are located on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery...the terms and conditions of a separate user license agreement. This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by the terms of license agreements enclosed with this manual or the information contained herein at any machine-readable form without written permission is subject to ...
Safety Information
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...using stereoscopic 3D-related software. If you experience any other device or software used with this computer. You should also see the instruction manual of any discomfort, you believe necessary. The vision of necessary breaks will vary from person to person. consult a doctor if you ...should supervise young children to ensure they follow the recommendations listed above. 5 Sony recommends that all viewers take regular breaks while watching 3D video images or using stereoscopic 3D-related software until the discomfort ends; On ...
...using stereoscopic 3D-related software. If you experience any other device or software used with this computer. You should also see the instruction manual of any discomfort, you believe necessary. The vision of necessary breaks will vary from person to person. consult a doctor if you ...should supervise young children to ensure they follow the recommendations listed above. 5 Sony recommends that all viewers take regular breaks while watching 3D video images or using stereoscopic 3D-related software until the discomfort ends; On ...
User Guide
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.../support (French) ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA ❑ For customers in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/PT/VAIO/BR/ External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide you with a state-of-the-art computing experience. ! To... look slightly different from those of your computer. How to the on your computer. Before Use > n4 N Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this manual may not be available on -screen User Guide.
.../support (French) ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA ❑ For customers in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/PT/VAIO/BR/ External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide you with a state-of-the-art computing experience. ! To... look slightly different from those of your computer. How to the on your computer. Before Use > n4 N Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this manual may not be available on -screen User Guide.
User Guide
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... and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with the VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. ❑ Program help with your VAIO computer. To access VAIO User Guide, click Start , All Programs, and VAIO Manual. ❑ Help and Support - You can find the answers you purchased. Use my VAIO Get...
... and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with the VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. ❑ Program help with your VAIO computer. To access VAIO User Guide, click Start , All Programs, and VAIO Manual. ❑ Help and Support - You can find the answers you purchased. Use my VAIO Get...
User Guide
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n 12 N The appearance of your computer may be different from those illustrated in specifications. Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to variations in this manual due to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. !
n 12 N The appearance of your computer may be different from those illustrated in specifications. Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to variations in this manual due to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. !
User Guide
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Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Right A Optical disc drive (page 56) B Manual eject hole (page 169) C Drive eject button (page 56) D VOL (+/-) buttons (page 74) E MENU button (page 74) F V/v (Up/Down) buttons (page 74) G INPUT/OK button (page 74) H DISPLAY OFF button (page 51) n 15 N
Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Right A Optical disc drive (page 56) B Manual eject hole (page 169) C Drive eject button (page 56) D VOL (+/-) buttons (page 74) E MENU button (page 74) F V/v (Up/Down) buttons (page 74) G INPUT/OK button (page 74) H DISPLAY OFF button (page 51) n 15 N
User Guide
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... AC adapter and the peripheral devices from the power source, and then wait about an hour until the computer cools down before proceeding. See the manual that came with your computer for the weight information.
... AC adapter and the peripheral devices from the power source, and then wait about an hour until the computer cools down before proceeding. See the manual that came with your computer for the weight information.
User Guide
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Be sure to tighten the screws with adequate torque. 6 Secure your wall mount attachment to your computer with your mounting system to the computer. 7 Follow the instructions described in step 3. ! Do not use the screws attached to mount your computer. Getting Started > Setting Up Your Computer n 25 N 5 Flip over the mounting base plate (4) and screw it onto the back of the computer using the six screws (5) attached at the same place in the manual that came with the supplied four screws. !
Be sure to tighten the screws with adequate torque. 6 Secure your wall mount attachment to your computer with your mounting system to the computer. 7 Follow the instructions described in step 3. ! Do not use the screws attached to mount your computer. Getting Started > Setting Up Your Computer n 25 N 5 Flip over the mounting base plate (4) and screw it onto the back of the computer using the six screws (5) attached at the same place in the manual that came with the supplied four screws. !
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 an Internet Service Provider (ISP) and set up devices required for connecting your ISP, you may be sure to take appropriate security...
... (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 an Internet Service Provider (ISP) and set up devices required for connecting your ISP, you may be sure to take appropriate security...
User Guide
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... On in the VAIO Smart Network window. For details on how to select the channel that will be used by the access point, see the manual that came with your access point for more information. 2 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Smart Network or click the VAIO Smart Network icon 3 Click... WIRELESS indicator light turns on the taskbar. 5 Select the desired access point and click Connect. See Windows Help and Support for more information. See the manual that came with your computer and an access point (not supplied).
... On in the VAIO Smart Network window. For details on how to select the channel that will be used by the access point, see the manual that came with your access point for more information. 2 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Smart Network or click the VAIO Smart Network icon 3 Click... WIRELESS indicator light turns on the taskbar. 5 Select the desired access point and click Connect. See Windows Help and Support for more information. See the manual that came with your computer and an access point (not supplied).
User Guide
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n 108 N The HDMI cable carries both video and audio signals. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an External Display ✍ See the manual that came with your TV for more information on installation and use.
n 108 N The HDMI cable carries both video and audio signals. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an External Display ✍ See the manual that came with your TV for more information on installation and use.
User Guide
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... 3D-capable.) ! Before viewing 3D images on a 3D-capable display, such as a 3D TV, by the TV manufacturer while viewing 3D images. ✍ See the manual that came with your 3D TV to the computer with a 3D-capable LCD screen, follow these steps to initialize NVIDIA 3D Vision. 1 Follow the steps...
... 3D-capable.) ! Before viewing 3D images on a 3D-capable display, such as a 3D TV, by the TV manufacturer while viewing 3D images. ✍ See the manual that came with your 3D TV to the computer with a 3D-capable LCD screen, follow these steps to initialize NVIDIA 3D Vision. 1 Follow the steps...
User Guide
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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 ... driver software supplied with your USB device before use. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting a USB Device n 117 N Notes on how to remove a USB device, see the manual that came with the USB device for more information. ❑ Be sure to use a USB printer compatible with your version of Windows to print documents...
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 your USB device before use. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting a USB Device n 117 N Notes on how to remove a USB device, see the manual that came with the USB device for more information. ❑ Be sure to use a USB printer compatible with your version of Windows to print documents...
User Guide
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...10065; An i.LINK connection with your compatible i.LINK device for more information. ❑ Check the working conditions and operating system compatibility of Sony Corporation used only to 400 Mbps. compatible devices you use to connect an i.LINK device, such as a CD-RW or hard disk ...drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. See the manual that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. Notes on connecting i.LINK devices ❑ The i.LINK port on operating conditions and proper ...
...10065; An i.LINK connection with your compatible i.LINK device for more information. ❑ Check the working conditions and operating system compatibility of Sony Corporation used only to 400 Mbps. compatible devices you use to connect an i.LINK device, such as a CD-RW or hard disk ...drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. See the manual that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. Notes on connecting i.LINK devices ❑ The i.LINK port on operating conditions and proper ...
User Guide
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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. See the manual that came with the device for more information. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an i.LINK Device n 119 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 119 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.
User Guide
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... N What should I do if I do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point? (page 163) to change the settings. See the manual that came with your access point for more information. ❑ Make sure your computer and the access point are communicating via the access point. ❑...place your computer away from obstacles or move any access point you may be using closer to change the access point channel. See the manual that came with other devices are connected to one another. ❑ Place your computer away from obstacles or move any access point you ...
... N What should I do if I do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point? (page 163) to change the settings. See the manual that came with your access point for more information. ❑ Make sure your computer and the access point are communicating via the access point. ❑...place your computer away from obstacles or move any access point you may be using closer to change the access point channel. See the manual that came with other devices are connected to one another. ❑ Place your computer away from obstacles or move any access point you ...
User Guide
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Selecting any other option may be preset to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN ... Make sure the access point connection is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in a communication failure. See the manual that came with your computer closer to the original profile or re-enter the key on both computers so... the key matches. What are using a wireless LAN access point, see connectivity information contained in the manual that came with the wireless LAN function may occur if a large file is exchanged or the computer is...
Selecting any other option may be preset to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN ... Make sure the access point connection is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in a communication failure. See the manual that came with your computer closer to the original profile or re-enter the key on both computers so... the key matches. What are using a wireless LAN access point, see connectivity information contained in the manual that came with the wireless LAN function may occur if a large file is exchanged or the computer is...
User Guide
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What should I want to communicate with? ❑ Check that the BLUETOOTH function of each other. See the other device's manual for more information. ❑ If the device you want to communicate with is already communicating with is lit on . Wireless BLUETOOTH technology works best when ...
What should I want to communicate with? ❑ Check that the BLUETOOTH function of each other. See the other device's manual for more information. ❑ If the device you want to communicate with is already communicating with is lit on . Wireless BLUETOOTH technology works best when ...