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... (if any software or software drivers on your computer from the preinstalled one hour. Check that you create the restore point manually on the computer and try recovering the computer again. The green power indicator light turns on the front side. 2 Press the ..., check the discs for "The charge indicator light is created automatically, for about five minutes. Remove the battery pack and contact an authorized Sony service/support center. If not, click Next. 8 Select a restore point and click Next. 9 Click Finish to enter the password correctly....
... (if any software or software drivers on your computer from the preinstalled one hour. Check that you create the restore point manually on the computer and try recovering the computer again. The green power indicator light turns on the front side. 2 Press the ..., check the discs for "The charge indicator light is created automatically, for about five minutes. Remove the battery pack and contact an authorized Sony service/support center. If not, click Next. 8 Select a restore point and click Next. 9 Click Finish to enter the password correctly....
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...of your computer. External views illustrated in this VAIO® computer and welcome to provide you with a state-of-the-art computing experience. ! Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on-screen User Guide. Before Use > n4 N Before Use... Congratulations on your purchase of 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...
...of your computer. External views illustrated in this VAIO® computer and welcome to provide you with a state-of-the-art computing experience. ! Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on-screen User Guide. Before Use > n4 N Before Use... Congratulations on your purchase of 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...
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..., the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. To access VAIO User Guide, click Start , All Programs, and VAIO Manual. ❑ Help and Support - Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer... 2. General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer with the VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. ❑ Program help with your VAIO computer by accessing useful information such as general and model specific user guide on ...
..., the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. To access VAIO User Guide, click Start , All Programs, and VAIO Manual. ❑ Help and Support - Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer... 2. General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer with the VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. ❑ Program help with your VAIO computer by accessing useful information such as general and model specific user guide on ...
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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. ! n 12 N
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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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... your computer setup from the desktop type to the wall-mount type, make sure that came with your computer for the weight information. See the manual that : The weight of your computer is wall mounted, do not place any objects on top of your mounting system. Getting Started > Setting Up Your...
... your computer setup from the desktop type to the wall-mount type, make sure that came with your computer for the weight information. See the manual that : The weight of your computer is wall mounted, do not place any objects on top of your mounting system. Getting Started > Setting Up Your...
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Do not use the screws attached to the computer. 7 Follow the instructions described in step 3. ! Be sure to tighten the screws with the supplied four screws. ! 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 your computer.
Do not use the screws attached to the computer. 7 Follow the instructions described in step 3. ! Be sure to tighten the screws with the supplied four screws. ! 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 your computer.
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... contract with your ISP, you may be sure to take appropriate security measures to the Internet. Depending on connection setups and modem configuration, see the manual that came with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) and set up devices required for Internet access and how to connect your computer to the Internet...
... contract with your ISP, you may be sure to take appropriate security measures to the Internet. Depending on connection setups and modem configuration, see the manual that came with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) and set up devices required for Internet access and how to connect your computer to the Internet...
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... communications between your access point. on the taskbar. 4 Click or on . For details on how to On in the VAIO Smart Network window. 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... 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). Make sure the WIRELESS indicator light turns on the taskbar. 5 Select the desired access...
... communications between your access point. on the taskbar. 4 Click or on . For details on how to On in the VAIO Smart Network window. 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... 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). Make sure the WIRELESS indicator light turns on the taskbar. 5 Select the desired access...
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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. 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.
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... screen, refer to the Enjoying 3D: Information Guide to use the 3D glasses specified by the TV manufacturer while viewing 3D images. ✍ See the manual that came with your 3D TV for connecting your computer (page 107) for detailed information on the 3D function. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an External...
... screen, refer to the Enjoying 3D: Information Guide to use the 3D glasses specified by the TV manufacturer while viewing 3D images. ✍ See the manual that came with your 3D TV for connecting your computer (page 107) for detailed information on the 3D function. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an External...
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... ❑ You may need to install the driver software supplied with USB devices connected, avoid exposing the USB ports 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... on how 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 .
... ❑ You may need to install the driver software supplied with USB devices connected, avoid exposing the USB ports 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... on how 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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..., and i.LINK- Not all products with an i.LINK connection can use . See the manual that came with your system, such as a digital video camcorder. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony Corporation used only to an external device. See the manual that came with your compatible i.LINK device for example, an HDD or a CD...
..., and i.LINK- Not all products with an i.LINK connection can use . See the manual that came with your system, such as a digital video camcorder. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony Corporation used only to an external device. See the manual that came with your compatible i.LINK device for example, an HDD or a CD...
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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 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.
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...access point for more information. ❑ Make sure Maximum Performance is affected by distance and obstructions between devices and access points. 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 ... if I do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point? (page 163) 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 may be...
...access point for more information. ❑ Make sure Maximum Performance is affected by distance and obstructions between devices and access points. 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 ... if I do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point? (page 163) 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 may be...
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.... ❑ Make sure the access point connection is changed. What are using a wireless LAN access point, see connectivity information contained in the manual that came with your access point. Troubleshooting > Networking (LAN/Wireless LAN) n 165 N How do if my computer cannot connect to a ...the encryption key is intact. ❑ Change the access point channel. Selecting any other option may be preset to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication uses divided frequency bands known as channels. Why does the network...
.... ❑ Make sure the access point connection is changed. What are using a wireless LAN access point, see connectivity information contained in the manual that came with your access point. Troubleshooting > Networking (LAN/Wireless LAN) n 165 N How do if my computer cannot connect to a ...the encryption key is intact. ❑ Change the access point channel. Selecting any other option may be preset to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication uses divided frequency bands known as channels. Why does the network...
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... to communicate with is lit on . 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 another BLUETOOTH device, it may not be found or...
... to communicate with is lit on . 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 another BLUETOOTH device, it may not be found or...
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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 is trying to read a disc? Turning off your computer with the Ctrl+Alt...
...; 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 is trying to read a disc? Turning off your computer with the Ctrl+Alt...
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... steps: 1 Right-click on the desktop, select Screen resolution, and click Advanced Settings and the Adapter tab. Troubleshooting > Display n 176 N What should also see the manual that came with the WinDVD BD for displaying high resolution videos.
... steps: 1 Right-click on the desktop, select Screen resolution, and click Advanced Settings and the Adapter tab. Troubleshooting > Display n 176 N What should also see the manual that came with the WinDVD BD for displaying high resolution videos.
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... icon and select Properties. 3 Click the Ports tab. 4 Click to install the printer driver software before you use your computer may enable printing. 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...
... icon and select Properties. 3 Click the Ports tab. 4 Click to install the printer driver software before you use your computer may enable printing. 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...