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Contains safety guidelines and owner information. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those of your VAIO computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on your computer. External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications...
Contains safety guidelines and owner information. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those of your VAIO computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on your computer. External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications...
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... well as information on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Guide. The online Specifications describe the hardware and software configuration of your VAIO computer. n7 N Before Use Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this on solving common...with your entire hard disk drive to the Sony online support Web site at: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA, http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in Canada, http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish speaking Latin American ...
... well as information on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Guide. The online Specifications describe the hardware and software configuration of your VAIO computer. n7 N Before Use Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this on solving common...with your entire hard disk drive to the Sony online support Web site at: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA, http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in Canada, http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish speaking Latin American ...
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Provides information about setting up Bluetooth, wireless LAN, and wireless WAN functionalities. To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Guide. n8 N Before Use ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Guide (Selected models only) -
Provides information about setting up Bluetooth, wireless LAN, and wireless WAN functionalities. To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Guide. n8 N Before Use ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Guide (Selected models only) -
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Left n 17 N Getting Started A Built-in speaker (stereo) B Network (Ethernet) port*1 (page 99) C Modem port (page 54) D Microphone jack (page 92) E Headphones jack (page 81) F Optical disc drive (page 32) G Optical disc drive indicator (page 19) H Drive eject button (page 32) I Manual eject hole (page 153) J ExpressCard™/34 slot*2 (page 42) *1 Inaccessible when the computer is attached to the optional docking station. *2 Referred to as the ExpressCard slot hereinafter.
Left n 17 N Getting Started A Built-in speaker (stereo) B Network (Ethernet) port*1 (page 99) C Modem port (page 54) D Microphone jack (page 92) E Headphones jack (page 81) F Optical disc drive (page 32) G Optical disc drive indicator (page 19) H Drive eject button (page 32) I Manual eject hole (page 153) J ExpressCard™/34 slot*2 (page 42) *1 Inaccessible when the computer is attached to the optional docking station. *2 Referred to as the ExpressCard slot hereinafter.
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... can be recharged any unsaved data. The battery indicator light is directly connected to recharge the battery pack or shut down your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as a power source. Going back to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it is on while you should save...
... can be recharged any unsaved data. The battery indicator light is directly connected to recharge the battery pack or shut down your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as a power source. Going back to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it is on while you should save...
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... by the access point, see the manual that extends an existing wired local network to use on how to select the channel that will be used by providing an access point (not supplied), for the wireless LAN. n 60 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with an Access Point (Infrastructure...) An infrastructure network is a network that came with your access point. The access point bridges the wireless and wired LAN and acts as a central controller for example the Sony Access Point. For details on an ...
... by the access point, see the manual that extends an existing wired local network to use on how to select the channel that will be used by providing an access point (not supplied), for the wireless LAN. n 60 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with an Access Point (Infrastructure...) An infrastructure network is a network that came with your access point. The access point bridges the wireless and wired LAN and acts as a central controller for example the Sony Access Point. For details on an ...
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n 61 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to a wireless network 1 Make sure an access point is set up . Select your model supports the Bluetooth functionality and/or the IEEE ... result in data loss. ✍ For WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK authentication, you must enter a network key of 8 to 64 alphanumeric characters long. See the manual that support the Bluetooth functionality* and/or the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard*, double-click ( / ) on the taskbar to see whether your desired wireless option(s) and...
n 61 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to a wireless network 1 Make sure an access point is set up . Select your model supports the Bluetooth functionality and/or the IEEE ... result in data loss. ✍ For WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK authentication, you must enter a network key of 8 to 64 alphanumeric characters long. See the manual that support the Bluetooth functionality* and/or the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard*, double-click ( / ) on the taskbar to see whether your desired wireless option(s) and...
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... the icon and select Connect from the menu. For details on the taskbar and select Bluetooth Settings from the menu. n 68 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Headset The Bluetooth headset (not supplied) will come in handy during a video conference over the Internet using the Bluetooth headset,... see the manual that came with your computer 1 Press and hold the headset power button for at least five seconds until the indicator light blinks in red...
... the icon and select Connect from the menu. For details on the taskbar and select Bluetooth Settings from the menu. n 68 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Headset The Bluetooth headset (not supplied) will come in handy during a video conference over the Internet using the Bluetooth headset,... see the manual that came with your computer 1 Press and hold the headset power button for at least five seconds until the indicator light blinks in red...
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... the full image, change the display resolution of your TV can connect a TV to external input. 5 Set up the TV configuration system. ✍ See the manual that came with your peripheral for more than 1024 x 768 pixels, a part of the image cannot be seen by moving the cursor on installation and...
... the full image, change the display resolution of your TV can connect a TV to external input. 5 Set up the TV configuration system. ✍ See the manual that came with your peripheral for more than 1024 x 768 pixels, a part of the image cannot be seen by moving the cursor on installation and...
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...software applications, operating system, and i.LINK-compatible devices you use to connect to an i.LINK device such as a digital video camcorder or to connect two VAIO computers in order to copy, delete or edit files. ❑ The i.LINK port on the country or area of i.LINK-compatible PC peripherals (for ...example, an HDD or a CD- See the manual that came with an i.LINK port, which you connect them to 400 Mbps; RW drive) before you can use . however, the actual transfer rate depends...
...software applications, operating system, and i.LINK-compatible devices you use to connect to an i.LINK device such as a digital video camcorder or to connect two VAIO computers in order to copy, delete or edit files. ❑ The i.LINK port on the country or area of i.LINK-compatible PC peripherals (for ...example, an HDD or a CD- See the manual that came with an i.LINK port, which you connect them to 400 Mbps; RW drive) before you can use . however, the actual transfer rate depends...
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n 125 N Precautions On Handling Floppy Disks ❑ Do not open the shutter manually or touch the surface of the floppy disk. ❑ Keep floppy disks away from magnets. ❑ Keep floppy disks away from direct sunlight and other ...
n 125 N Precautions On Handling Floppy Disks ❑ Do not open the shutter manually or touch the surface of the floppy disk. ❑ Keep floppy disks away from magnets. ❑ Keep floppy disks away from direct sunlight and other ...
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...the AC adapter and remove the battery pack. Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are supplied by Sony for your computer is plugged into a power source and turned on . ❑ Make sure the battery... malfunction. If this occurs, do if my computer does not start? ❑ Make sure your VAIO computer. Make sure the power indicator shows the power is on . Wait three to turn on ... battery pack, reattach the AC adapter, and then press the power button to five minutes. See the manual that you are using an external display, make sure the power strip or UPS is plugged into a ...
...the AC adapter and remove the battery pack. Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are supplied by Sony for your computer is plugged into a power source and turned on . ❑ Make sure the battery... malfunction. If this occurs, do if my computer does not start? ❑ Make sure your VAIO computer. Make sure the power indicator shows the power is on . Wait three to turn on ... battery pack, reattach the AC adapter, and then press the power button to five minutes. See the manual that you are using an external display, make sure the power strip or UPS is plugged into a ...
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Your computer can manually activate Hibernate mode. If you can enter Hibernate mode while using battery power, but some software programs and peripheral devices prevent the system from entering ...
Your computer can manually activate Hibernate mode. If you can enter Hibernate mode while using battery power, but some software programs and peripheral devices prevent the system from entering ...
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... from obstructions or closer to any access point you may be using. ❑ Make sure your computer is properly configured for Internet access. See the manual that your computer away from obstructions or closer to a wireless LAN access point? ❑ Connection availability is affected by distance and obstructions. What should I do...
... from obstructions or closer to any access point you may be using. ❑ Make sure your computer is properly configured for Internet access. See the manual that your computer away from obstructions or closer to a wireless LAN access point? ❑ Connection availability is affected by distance and obstructions. What should I do...
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See the manual that came with your access point for more information. How do I avoid data transfer interruptions? ❑ When your computer is connected to an access point, ...; If your computer closer to the access point. ❑ Make sure the access point connection is intact. ❑ Change the access point channel. See the manual that came with your access point for more information. Other factors include device configurations, radio conditions, and software compatibility. n 147 N Troubleshooting Why is the data...
See the manual that came with your access point for more information. How do I avoid data transfer interruptions? ❑ When your computer is connected to an access point, ...; If your computer closer to the access point. ❑ Make sure the access point connection is intact. ❑ Change the access point channel. See the manual that came with your access point for more information. Other factors include device configurations, radio conditions, and software compatibility. n 147 N Troubleshooting Why is the data...
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... as channels. n 148 N Troubleshooting What are using a wireless LAN access point, see connectivity information contained in wireless LAN may be preset to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication occurs on both computers so the key matches. Two computers with built-in the...
... as channels. n 148 N Troubleshooting What are using a wireless LAN access point, see connectivity information contained in wireless LAN may be preset to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication occurs on both computers so the key matches. Two computers with built-in the...
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...the Bluetooth functionality when your computer, right-click the Bluetooth icon on the security modes, see Communicating with Another Bluetooth Device (page 66). See the other devices, it may be able to communicate is already communicating with the device. Then, check if proper security ...connected to communicate is on the Bluetooth utility software. For more information. ❑ If the device with which you want to other device's manual for more information on the Bluetooth Device window, see the help file on . What should I do if I cannot find the Bluetooth ...
...the Bluetooth functionality when your computer, right-click the Bluetooth icon on the security modes, see Communicating with Another Bluetooth Device (page 66). See the other devices, it may be able to communicate is already communicating with the device. Then, check if proper security ...connected to communicate is on the Bluetooth utility software. For more information. ❑ If the device with which you want to other device's manual for more information on the Bluetooth Device window, see the help file on . What should I do if I cannot find the Bluetooth ...
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...; If the device with another Bluetooth device, it may not be found or it may not allow connections from the menu. See the other device's manual for the Bluetooth security level on the Security tab. n 150 N Troubleshooting What should I do if other Bluetooth devices cannot connect to my computer? ❑ Make...
...; If the device with another Bluetooth device, it may not be found or it may not allow connections from the menu. See the other device's manual for the Bluetooth security level on the Security tab. n 150 N Troubleshooting What should I do if other Bluetooth devices cannot connect to my computer? ❑ Make...
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... . ❑ Press the drive eject button. ❑ If the drive eject button does not work , insert a thin, straight object (such as a paper clip) in the manual eject hole near the drive eject button. ❑ Try restarting your computer. The disc that your computer is dirty, see On Handling Discs (page 126...
... . ❑ Press the drive eject button. ❑ If the drive eject button does not work , insert a thin, straight object (such as a paper clip) in the manual eject hole near the drive eject button. ❑ Try restarting your computer. The disc that your computer is dirty, see On Handling Discs (page 126...
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...+F7 keys. The screen resolution may go blank if the computer has lost power or has entered a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate). See the manual that you adjust the screen resolution to adjust the image. Make sure the power indicator shows the power is on . n 157 N Troubleshooting Display Why did...
...+F7 keys. The screen resolution may go blank if the computer has lost power or has entered a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate). See the manual that you adjust the screen resolution to adjust the image. Make sure the power indicator shows the power is on . n 157 N Troubleshooting Display Why did...