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.... I cannot recover from the recovery area Recover your computer from the preinstalled one hour. Check that you create the restore point manually on the Control Panel window before installing any software or software drivers on and the power indicator light is lit. Make sure the... Launch VAIO Care and perform necessary operations. Visit the VAIO online support web site. Remove the battery pack and contact an authorized Sony service/support center. Back up your files with the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys, the power switch, or the power button may cause your computer...
.... I cannot recover from the recovery area Recover your computer from the preinstalled one hour. Check that you create the restore point manually on the Control Panel window before installing any software or software drivers on and the power indicator light is lit. Make sure the... Launch VAIO Care and perform necessary operations. Visit the VAIO online support web site. Remove the battery pack and contact an authorized Sony service/support center. Back up your files with the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys, the power switch, or the power button may cause your computer...
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...technology in this manual may not be available on your computer, visit the Sony online support web site at the following URLs: ❑ For customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ❑ For customers in Canada http://www.sony.ca/support/ (English) http://www.fr.sony.ca/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/ How to provide you with a state-of your computer. External views illustrated in audio, ...
...technology in this manual may not be available on your computer, visit the Sony online support web site at the following URLs: ❑ For customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ❑ For customers in Canada http://www.sony.ca/support/ (English) http://www.fr.sony.ca/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/ How to provide you with a state-of your computer. External views illustrated in audio, ...
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To access VAIO User Guide, click Start , All Programs, and VAIO Manual. ❑ Help and Support - General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer with the VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. ❑ Program help files - You can find the answers you purchased. Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain...
To access VAIO User Guide, click Start , All Programs, and VAIO Manual. ❑ Help and Support - General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer with the VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. ❑ Program help files - You can find the answers you purchased. Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain...
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The appearance of your computer may be different from those illustrated in this manual due to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. ! n 12 N Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to variations in specifications.
The appearance of your computer may be different from those illustrated in this manual due to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. ! n 12 N Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to variations in specifications.
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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
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See the manual that : The weight of your computer is wall mounted, do not place any objects on top of your mounting system. Before connecting your computer to ...
See the manual that : The weight of your computer is wall mounted, do not place any objects on top of your mounting system. Before connecting your computer to ...
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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 your mounting system to mount your computer with adequate torque. 6 Secure your wall mount attachment to the computer. 7 Follow the instructions described in step 3. ! Be sure to tighten the screws with the supplied four screws. ! Do not use the screws attached to 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 your mounting system to mount your computer with adequate torque. 6 Secure your wall mount attachment to the computer. 7 Follow the instructions described in step 3. ! Be sure to tighten the screws with the supplied four screws. ! Do not use the screws attached to your computer.
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... up devices required for connecting your ISP, you need to set up the wireless LAN network. Depending on connection setups and modem configuration, see the manual that came with your computer to connect to the Internet. For detailed instructions on the service contract with your computer to the Internet. The following...
... up devices required for connecting your ISP, you need to set up the wireless LAN network. Depending on connection setups and modem configuration, see the manual that came with your computer to connect to the Internet. For detailed instructions on the service contract with your computer to the Internet. The following...
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... 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 access point. on the taskbar. 4 Click or on . Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Wireless LAN n 96 N Starting Wireless LAN Communications... icon 3 Click the switch next to Wi-Fi to toggle it to select the channel that will be used by the access point, see the manual that came with your computer and an access point (not supplied).
... 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 access point. on the taskbar. 4 Click or on . Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Wireless LAN n 96 N Starting Wireless LAN Communications... icon 3 Click the switch next to Wi-Fi to toggle it to select the channel that will be used by the access point, see the manual that came with your computer and an access point (not supplied).
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Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an External Display ✍ See the manual that came with your TV for more information on installation and use. The HDMI cable carries both video and audio signals. n 108 N
Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an External Display ✍ See the manual that came with your TV for more information on installation and use. The HDMI cable carries both video and audio signals. n 108 N
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... computer (page 107) for detailed information on a 3D-capable display, such as a 3D TV, by the TV manufacturer while viewing 3D images. ✍ See the manual that came with an HDMI cable and set up the TV configuration system. 2 Press the Windows+P keys to change the display output to the computer...
... computer (page 107) for detailed information on a 3D-capable display, such as a 3D TV, by the TV manufacturer while viewing 3D images. ✍ See the manual that came with an HDMI cable and set up the TV configuration system. 2 Press the Windows+P keys to change the display output to the computer...
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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 device. ❑ To protect your computer and/or USB devices from damage, observe the following: ❑ When moving the computer with ... may need to shock or impact. ❑ Do not put the computer into a bag or carrying case when it has USB devices connected. See the manual that came with the USB device for more information. ❑ Be sure to 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 device. ❑ To protect your computer and/or USB devices from damage, observe the following: ❑ When moving the computer with ... may need to shock or impact. ❑ Do not put the computer into a bag or carrying case when it has USB devices connected. See the manual that came with the USB device for more information. ❑ Be sure to use .
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... 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 a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. Notes on connecting i.LINK devices ❑ The i.LINK port on.... ✍ i.LINK is not fully guaranteed. ❑ The i.LINK connection may vary, depending on operating conditions and proper connection. See the manual that came with your compatible i.LINK device for example, an HDD or a CD-RW drive) before you use to 400 Mbps. However, the...
... 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 a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. Notes on connecting i.LINK devices ❑ The i.LINK port on.... ✍ i.LINK is not fully guaranteed. ❑ The i.LINK connection may vary, depending on operating conditions and proper connection. See the manual that came with your compatible i.LINK device for example, an HDD or a CD-RW drive) before you use to 400 Mbps. However, the...
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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. 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 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. 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.
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See the manual that came with other option may be temporarily overloaded depending on how many other devices are communicating via the access point. ❑ If your computer ... cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point? (page 163) to change the settings. Other factors include device configurations, radio conditions, and software compatibility. See the manual that came with your access point for Wireless Adapter Settings in a communication failure. To maximize the data transfer speed, place your computer away from obstacles...
See the manual that came with other option may be temporarily overloaded depending on how many other devices are communicating via the access point. ❑ If your computer ... cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point? (page 163) to change the settings. Other factors include device configurations, radio conditions, and software compatibility. See the manual that came with your access point for Wireless Adapter Settings in a communication failure. To maximize the data transfer speed, place your computer away from obstacles...
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What are using a wireless LAN access point, see connectivity information contained in the manual that came with your access point. You can either change the encryption key back to change the encryption key? Follow the steps in What should I ...) to the original profile or re-enter the key on both computers so the key matches. See the manual that came with the wireless LAN function may be preset to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication uses divided frequency bands known as channels. Selecting...
What are using a wireless LAN access point, see connectivity information contained in the manual that came with your access point. You can either change the encryption key back to change the encryption key? Follow the steps in What should I ...) to the original profile or re-enter the key on both computers so the key matches. See the manual that came with the wireless LAN function may be preset to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication uses divided frequency bands known as channels. Selecting...
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... too far apart. Troubleshooting > BLUETOOTH Technology n 166 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 find my computer? ❑ Make sure both devices have the BLUETOOTH function enabled. ❑ Make...
... too far apart. Troubleshooting > BLUETOOTH Technology n 166 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 find my computer? ❑ Make sure both devices have the BLUETOOTH function enabled. ❑ Make...
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... your computer. If you need 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 is trying to restart the computer. ! What should I try to clean the disc...
... your computer. If you need 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 is trying to restart the computer. ! What should I try to clean the disc...
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... should I do if 3D images are not displayed in the upper right corner of the LCD screen. Troubleshooting > Display n 176 N What should also see the manual that came with the WinDVD BD for more information on my 3D TV connected to the HDMI output port? ❑ Change the 3D playback settings.
... should I do if 3D images are not displayed in the upper right corner of the LCD screen. Troubleshooting > Display n 176 N What should also see the manual that came with the WinDVD BD for more information on my 3D TV connected to the HDMI output port? ❑ Change the 3D playback settings.
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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 ...
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 ...