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... to the on-screen User Guide. Sony has combined leading-edge 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://sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers...
... to the on-screen User Guide. Sony has combined leading-edge 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://sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers...
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...the original factory settings - Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n5 N Finding More about Your VAIO Computer This section provides support information ... and Support. 2 Choose from the following categories to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - VAIO User Guide (This manual) - VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - You can find the answers you need...
...the original factory settings - Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n5 N Finding More about Your VAIO Computer This section provides support information ... and Support. 2 Choose from the following categories to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - VAIO User Guide (This manual) - VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - You can find the answers you need...
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It may be different from those illustrated in this manual due to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. ! The appearance of your computer may also vary in some countries or areas. Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports n 12 N Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to variations in specifications.
It may be different from those illustrated in this manual due to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. ! The appearance of your computer may also vary in some countries or areas. Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports n 12 N Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to variations in specifications.
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Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Right n 16 N A Headphones/OPTICAL OUT jack (page 79) (Optical Output Sampling Rate: 44.1 KHz/48.0 KHz/96.0 KHz) B Microphone jack (page 89) C Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 90) D Optical disc drive (page 38) E Optical disc drive indicator (page 19) F Substitute drive eject button (page 38) G Manual eject hole (page 150) H Network (LAN) port (page 62) I Power button/Power indicator (page 19) * Support high-/full-/low- speeds.
Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Right n 16 N A Headphones/OPTICAL OUT jack (page 79) (Optical Output Sampling Rate: 44.1 KHz/48.0 KHz/96.0 KHz) B Microphone jack (page 89) C Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 90) D Optical disc drive (page 38) E Optical disc drive indicator (page 19) F Substitute drive eject button (page 38) G Manual eject hole (page 150) H Network (LAN) port (page 62) I Power button/Power indicator (page 19) * Support high-/full-/low- speeds.
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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. Charge the battery pack as described in orange Meaning The battery pack is running out of delivery. To charge the ...
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. Charge the battery pack as described in orange Meaning The battery pack is running out of delivery. To charge the ...
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... blink, you should either connect the AC adapter to the previous work state is running on the battery, you should save your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 26 N ✍ Keep the battery pack in your ...battery pack and can extend the life of your battery pack if you enable the battery care function of the Battery Charge Functions with the VAIO Control Center. Your computer is directly connected to charge while you are in use, your computer may not enter Hibernate mode even when the...
... blink, you should either connect the AC adapter to the previous work state is running on the battery, you should save your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 26 N ✍ Keep the battery pack in your ...battery pack and can extend the life of your battery pack if you enable the battery care function of the Battery Charge Functions with the VAIO Control Center. Your computer is directly connected to charge while you are in use, your computer may not enter Hibernate mode even when the...
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... only accommodate an ExpressCard/34 (34 mm wide) module*. * Referred to as the ExpressCard slot and the ExpressCard module in the proper direction. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 51 N Using Other Modules / Memory Cards Using the ExpressCard Module Your computer is equipped with an ExpressCard/34 slot... ExpressCard module 1 Locate the ExpressCard slot. 2 Carefully slide the ExpressCard module into the slot until it clicks into the slot easily, remove it in this manual.
... only accommodate an ExpressCard/34 (34 mm wide) module*. * Referred to as the ExpressCard slot and the ExpressCard module in the proper direction. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 51 N Using Other Modules / Memory Cards Using the ExpressCard Module Your computer is equipped with an ExpressCard/34 slot... ExpressCard module 1 Locate the ExpressCard slot. 2 Carefully slide the ExpressCard module into the slot until it clicks into the slot easily, remove it in this manual.
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... the service contract with your ISP, you may be sure to take appropriate security measures to protect the computer against online threats. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Internet n 61 N Using the Internet Before using the wireless LAN function, you need to sign up with your computer... to connect to the Internet. When you connect your computer to your modem. Depending on connection setups and modem configuration, see the manual that came with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) and set up the wireless LAN network. See Using the Wireless LAN (page 63) for...
... the service contract with your ISP, you may be sure to take appropriate security measures to protect the computer against online threats. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Internet n 61 N Using the Internet Before using the wireless LAN function, you need to sign up with your computer... to connect to the Internet. When you connect your computer to your modem. Depending on connection setups and modem configuration, see the manual that came with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) and set up the wireless LAN network. See Using the Wireless LAN (page 63) for...
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... such as speakers or headphones, to the headphones/OPTICAL OUT jack (2) i with your speakers are designed for computer use. ! For the detailed instructions, see the manual that came with a speaker cable (3) (not supplied). Connect external speakers (1) to your computer. For more information, see How do I change the sound output device. Since...
... such as speakers or headphones, to the headphones/OPTICAL OUT jack (2) i with your speakers are designed for computer use. ! For the detailed instructions, see the manual that came with a speaker cable (3) (not supplied). Connect external speakers (1) to your computer. For more information, see How do I change the sound output device. Since...
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... the HDMI connection, the volume can adjust the screen resolution of any connected devices. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an External Display n 85 N ✍ See the manual that came with your computer. See Why doesn't my screen display a video? (page 156) for more information. Your computer has no control over the output...
... the HDMI connection, the volume can adjust the screen resolution of any connected devices. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an External Display n 85 N ✍ See the manual that came with your computer. See Why doesn't my screen display a video? (page 156) for more information. Your computer has no control over the output...
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Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting a USB Device n 91 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 91 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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... application, an operating system, and a compatible i.LINK device. Not all products with an i.LINK connection can use . See the manual that came with your computer. compatible devices you connect them to an external device. If the external device requires external power, be available... depending on operating conditions and proper connection. See the manual that came with your software for more information. ❑ Check the working conditions and operating system compatibility of Sony Corporation used only to establish an i.LINK connection may not be ...
... application, an operating system, and a compatible i.LINK device. Not all products with an i.LINK connection can use . See the manual that came with your computer. compatible devices you connect them to an external device. If the external device requires external power, be available... depending on operating conditions and proper connection. See the manual that came with your software for more information. ❑ Check the working conditions and operating system compatibility of Sony Corporation used only to establish an i.LINK connection may not be ...
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Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an i.LINK Device n 93 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 93 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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... should I do not use only the genuine Sony rechargeable battery pack and AC adapter, which are supplied by Sony for your display for at least one hour. ❑ Check that came with your VAIO computer. Reinstall the battery pack, plug the...plugged into a power source and turned on . Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are using the supplied Sony AC adapter. If this occurs, do if my computer does not start? ❑ Make sure your computer... Unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery pack. See the manual that you are adjusted correctly. Wait three to malfunction.
... should I do not use only the genuine Sony rechargeable battery pack and AC adapter, which are supplied by Sony for your display for at least one hour. ❑ Check that came with your VAIO computer. Reinstall the battery pack, plug the...plugged into a power source and turned on . Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are using the supplied Sony AC adapter. If this occurs, do if my computer does not start? ❑ Make sure your computer... Unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery pack. See the manual that you are adjusted correctly. Wait three to malfunction.
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... while running on battery power, but some software programs and peripheral devices prevent the system from entering Hibernate mode, save your computer. Your computer can manually activate Hibernate mode. See Using Hibernate Mode (page 30) for the battery pack to avoid losing data.
... while running on battery power, but some software programs and peripheral devices prevent the system from entering Hibernate mode, save your computer. Your computer can manually activate Hibernate mode. See Using Hibernate Mode (page 30) for the battery pack to avoid losing data.
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... properly configured for more information. ❑ Make sure Maximum Performance is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in a communication failure. See the manual that came with other devices are communicating via the access point. ❑ If your access point interferes with your access point for more...should I do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point? (page 143) to change the settings. See the manual that came with your access point for Internet access. ❑ Make sure Maximum Performance is affected by distance and obstructions between devices ...
... properly configured for more information. ❑ Make sure Maximum Performance is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in a communication failure. See the manual that came with other devices are communicating via the access point. ❑ If your access point interferes with your access point for more...should I do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point? (page 143) to change the settings. See the manual that came with your access point for Internet access. ❑ Make sure Maximum Performance is affected by distance and obstructions between devices ...
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... a wireless LAN access point, see connectivity information contained in What should I do I change the encryption key back to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication uses divided frequency bands known as channels. Troubleshooting > Networking n 145... if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point? (page 143) to change the settings. Follow the steps in the manual that came with your computer closer to microwaves and cordless telephones. ❑ Move your access point for more information. ❑ Make ...
... a wireless LAN access point, see connectivity information contained in What should I do I change the encryption key back to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication uses divided frequency bands known as channels. Troubleshooting > Networking n 145... if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point? (page 143) to change the settings. Follow the steps in the manual that came with your computer closer to microwaves and cordless telephones. ❑ Move your access point for more information. ❑ Make ...
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... icon and click Bluetooth settings. 3 Click the Options tab and select the Allow Bluetooth devices to Normal mode, then turn on . See the other device's manual for more information. ❑ If the device you want to communicate with your computer. ❑ To allow other . Bring the computer back to find my...
... icon and click Bluetooth settings. 3 Click the Options tab and select the Allow Bluetooth devices to Normal mode, then turn on . See the other device's manual for more information. ❑ If the device you want to communicate with your computer. ❑ To allow other . Bring the computer back to find my...
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It will not work , insert a thin, straight object (such as a paper clip) into the manual eject hole near the substitute drive eject button. ❑ Try restarting your computer. Turning off your computer with the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys may be ... N Optical Discs Why does my computer freeze when I do if the drive tray does not open? ❑ Make sure your computer is disabled by the VAIO Power Management, the substitute drive eject button on the optical disc drive will take a while to restart the computer. ! What should I try to read may...
It will not work , insert a thin, straight object (such as a paper clip) into the manual eject hole near the substitute drive eject button. ❑ Try restarting your computer. Turning off your computer with the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys may be ... N Optical Discs Why does my computer freeze when I do if the drive tray does not open? ❑ Make sure your computer is disabled by the VAIO Power Management, the substitute drive eject button on the optical disc drive will take a while to restart the computer. ! What should I try to read may...
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... or Hibernate), then restart the computer. ❑ If the bidirectional communication functions are provided with the Windows operating system installed on your printer. 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...
... or Hibernate), then restart the computer. ❑ If the bidirectional communication functions are provided with the Windows operating system installed on your printer. 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...