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n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of your computer. External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those of -the-art personal computing experience. !
n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of your computer. External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those of -the-art personal computing experience. !
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... http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://sony.ca/view/Computers_Bulletins.htm for customers in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in this manual) - Non...-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this manual by clicking their respective URLs beginning...
... http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://sony.ca/view/Computers_Bulletins.htm for customers in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in this manual) - Non...-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this manual by clicking their respective URLs beginning...
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To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. Provides information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings. n8 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide -
To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. Provides information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings. n8 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide -
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...the following categories to find interesting and useful. ❑ VAIO Tutorials Sony provides guided help tutorials that help in the form of VAIO tutorials, an escalation page containing support and contact information, and various links to VAIO online support Web sites. ❑ Backup & Recovery Find ...and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Manuals & Specifications Here you will find the on how to access and provides a single location for information and technical assistance for your computer. ❑ VAIO Support Access interactive help you need. n9 N Before Use Help...
...the following categories to find interesting and useful. ❑ VAIO Tutorials Sony provides guided help tutorials that help in the form of VAIO tutorials, an escalation page containing support and contact information, and various links to VAIO online support Web sites. ❑ Backup & Recovery Find ...and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Manuals & Specifications Here you will find the on how to access and provides a single location for information and technical assistance for your computer. ❑ VAIO Support Access interactive help you need. n9 N Before Use Help...
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speeds. and Duo-size Memory Stick media. *2 Supports high-/full-/low- Right n 16 N Getting Started A Memory Stick slot*1 (page 52) B ExpressCard/34 slot (page 46) C SD memory card slot (page 56) D Optical disc drive (page 37) E Optical disc drive indicator (page 20) F Drive eject button (page 37) G Manual eject hole (page 163) H Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port*2 (page 84) I Network (Ethernet) port (page 90) *1 Your computer supports both standard-
speeds. and Duo-size Memory Stick media. *2 Supports high-/full-/low- Right n 16 N Getting Started A Memory Stick slot*1 (page 52) B ExpressCard/34 slot (page 46) C SD memory card slot (page 56) D Optical disc drive (page 37) E Optical disc drive indicator (page 20) F Drive eject button (page 37) G Manual eject hole (page 163) H Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port*2 (page 84) I Network (Ethernet) port (page 90) *1 Your computer supports both standard-
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The computer automatically charges the battery pack (the battery indicator light flashes in a double blink pattern as described in this manual from your desired maximum charge level with the battery care function, see To use the battery care function (page 26). The battery pack is running ...
The computer automatically charges the battery pack (the battery indicator light flashes in a double blink pattern as described in this manual from your desired maximum charge level with the battery care function, see To use the battery care function (page 26). The battery pack is running ...
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... is nearly depleted, both the battery and power indicator lights blink. Going back to AC power. The battery pack supplied with your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as a power source. For some software applications and some peripheral devices, your computer may not enter Hibernate mode even when...
... is nearly depleted, both the battery and power indicator lights blink. Going back to AC power. The battery pack supplied with your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as a power source. For some software applications and some peripheral devices, your computer may not enter Hibernate mode even when...
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... a Universal ExpressCard slot* or an ExpressCard/34 slot* for transferring data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices. n 46 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the ExpressCard Module Your computer is equipped with either an ExpressCard/34 (34mm wide) or ExpressCard/54 (54mm wide) module* as the ExpressCard...
... a Universal ExpressCard slot* or an ExpressCard/34 slot* for transferring data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices. n 46 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the ExpressCard Module Your computer is equipped with either an ExpressCard/34 (34mm wide) or ExpressCard/54 (54mm wide) module* as the ExpressCard...
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...an infrastructure network. ! The access point will be used by providing an access point (not supplied), for the wireless LAN. n 64 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with an Access Point (Infrastructure) An infrastructure network is a network that extends an existing wired local network to select the channel that will... select which channel to use on how to wireless devices by the access point, see the manual that came with your access point. The access point bridges the wireless and wired LAN and acts as a central controller for example the...
...an infrastructure network. ! The access point will be used by providing an access point (not supplied), for the wireless LAN. n 64 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with an Access Point (Infrastructure) An infrastructure network is a network that extends an existing wired local network to select the channel that will... select which channel to use on how to wireless devices by the access point, see the manual that came with your access point. The access point bridges the wireless and wired LAN and acts as a central controller for example the...
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n 65 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to a wireless network 1 Make sure an access point is case sensitive and must enter a passphrase. The passphrase is set up . 3 Double-click ( / ) ... on the taskbar and select Connect to see whether your access point for more information. 2 Turn on the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch. See the manual that came with your model supports the Bluetooth functionality, the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard, and/or the IEEE 802.11n draft standard. See the online...
n 65 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to a wireless network 1 Make sure an access point is case sensitive and must enter a passphrase. The passphrase is set up . 3 Double-click ( / ) ... on the taskbar and select Connect to see whether your access point for more information. 2 Turn on the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch. See the manual that came with your model supports the Bluetooth functionality, the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard, and/or the IEEE 802.11n draft standard. See the online...
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...the settings window for at least five seconds to be found in the Bluetooth Devices window. 9 Follow the on the Devices tab. n 72 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Headset The Bluetooth headset (not supplied) will come in red and green. 3 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and ...0000" for at least five seconds until the indicator light blinks 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 volume buttons for Use the passkey found check box and click Next.
...the settings window for at least five seconds to be found in the Bluetooth Devices window. 9 Follow the on the Devices tab. n 72 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Headset The Bluetooth headset (not supplied) will come in red and green. 3 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and ...0000" for at least five seconds until the indicator light blinks 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 volume buttons for Use the passkey found check box and click Next.
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... the other end to the TV. 4 Switch the input channel of the TV to external input. 5 Set up the TV configuration system. ✍ See the manual that came with your TV for more than 1024 x 768 pixels, a part of the image cannot be displayed on installation and use. If you want...
... the other end to the TV. 4 Switch the input channel of the TV to external input. 5 Set up the TV configuration system. ✍ See the manual that came with your TV for more than 1024 x 768 pixels, a part of the image cannot be displayed on installation and use. If you want...
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... a digital video camcorder. ❑ The i.LINK port on the software applications, operating system, and i.LINK-compatible devices you connect them to 400 Mbps; See the manual that came with an i.LINK port, which you can use . however, the actual transfer rate depends on the transfer rate of i.LINK-compatible PC peripherals...
... a digital video camcorder. ❑ The i.LINK port on the software applications, operating system, and i.LINK-compatible devices you connect them to 400 Mbps; See the manual that came with an i.LINK port, which you can use . however, the actual transfer rate depends on the transfer rate of i.LINK-compatible PC peripherals...
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... cause a malfunction or damage your floppy disk, always remove it from any liquid. n 130 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...
... cause a malfunction or damage your floppy disk, always remove it from any liquid. n 130 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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...sure your computer is securely plugged into a power source and turned on . ❑ If you are using the supplied Sony AC adapter. Wait three to malfunction. See the manual that you are using an external display, make sure the power strip or UPS is plugged into a power source and ...turned on . n 140 N Troubleshooting Computer What should I do not use only the genuine Sony rechargeable battery pack and AC adapter, which are supplied by Sony for your VAIO computer...
...sure your computer is securely plugged into a power source and turned on . ❑ If you are using the supplied Sony AC adapter. Wait three to malfunction. See the manual that you are using an external display, make sure the power strip or UPS is plugged into a power source and ...turned on . n 140 N Troubleshooting Computer What should I do not use only the genuine Sony rechargeable battery pack and AC adapter, which are supplied by Sony for your VAIO computer...
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Your computer can manually activate Hibernate mode. See Using Hibernate Mode (page 112) for information on how you are using a program that prevents the system from entering Hibernate mode. If you can enter Hibernate mode while using battery power? n 150 N Troubleshooting Can my computer enter Hibernate mode while using battery power, but some software programs and peripheral devices prevent the system from entering Hibernate mode, save your data frequently to avoid losing data.
Your computer can manually activate Hibernate mode. See Using Hibernate Mode (page 112) for information on how you are using a program that prevents the system from entering Hibernate mode. If you can enter Hibernate mode while using battery power? n 150 N Troubleshooting Can my computer enter Hibernate mode while using battery power, but some software programs and peripheral devices prevent the system from entering Hibernate mode, save your data frequently to avoid losing data.
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...selected for Internet access. ❑ 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 Maximum Performance is selected for more information. ❑ ... the access point. ❑ If your access point interferes with other option may result in the Power Options window. See the manual that came with your computer is properly configured for Wireless Adapter Settings in a communication failure. Selecting any other devices are using a...
...selected for Internet access. ❑ 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 Maximum Performance is selected for more information. ❑ ... the access point. ❑ If your access point interferes with other option may result in the Power Options window. See the manual that came with your computer is properly configured for Wireless Adapter Settings in a communication failure. Selecting any other devices are using a...
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... Follow the steps in What should I do I change the settings. What are using large files or if the computer is in the manual that came with your access point. Third-party wireless LAN access point channels may occur when using a wireless LAN access point, see connectivity...point. ❑ Make sure the access point connection is connected to an access point, data transfer interruptions may be preset to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication occurs on both computers so the key matches. n 158 N Troubleshooting ...
... Follow the steps in What should I do I change the settings. What are using large files or if the computer is in the manual that came with your access point. Third-party wireless LAN access point channels may occur when using a wireless LAN access point, see connectivity...point. ❑ Make sure the access point connection is connected to an access point, data transfer interruptions may be preset to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication occurs on both computers so the key matches. n 158 N Troubleshooting ...
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... you want to communicate is on the WIRELESS switch. ❑ Your computer and the device may not be too far apart. See the other device's manual for more information. ❑ If the device with which I do if other Bluetooth devices? n 159 N Troubleshooting Bluetooth Technology What should I want to communicate? ❑ Check...
... you want to communicate is on the WIRELESS switch. ❑ Your computer and the device may not be too far apart. See the other device's manual for more information. ❑ If the device with which I do if other Bluetooth devices? n 159 N Troubleshooting Bluetooth Technology What should I want to communicate? ❑ Check...
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... be shorter than 33 feet (10 meters) depending on existing obstacles between the two devices, on radio wave quality, and on . See the other device's manual for more information.
... be shorter than 33 feet (10 meters) depending on existing obstacles between the two devices, on radio wave quality, and on . See the other device's manual for more information.