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... protection technology must be reproduced, translated, or reduced to any time without prior written approval. In the manual, the ™ or ® marks are not specified. Sony Corporation reserves the right to make any incidental, consequential, or special damages, whether based on tort, contract... by U.S. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of-the-art personal computing. Notice © 2006 Sony Corporation. This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in audio, video, computing, ...
... protection technology must be reproduced, translated, or reduced to any time without prior written approval. In the manual, the ™ or ® marks are not specified. Sony Corporation reserves the right to make any incidental, consequential, or special damages, whether based on tort, contract... by U.S. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of-the-art personal computing. Notice © 2006 Sony Corporation. This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in audio, video, computing, ...
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...as follows: 1 Click Start, point to All Programs, and click My Club VAIO. 2 Click Documentation. 3 Select the guide you can manually browse to the user guides by going to My Computer > VAIO (C:) (your C drive) > Documentation > Documentation and opening the folder for ..., Safety / Regulations, Modem Regulations, Wireless LAN Regulations, Bluetooth Regulations, End User Software License Agreement, and Sony Support services. Describes the process from your VAIO. ❑ Troubleshooting Guide - Contains an explanation of bundled accessories. n8 N Before Use Documentation Your documentation ...
...as follows: 1 Click Start, point to All Programs, and click My Club VAIO. 2 Click Documentation. 3 Select the guide you can manually browse to the user guides by going to My Computer > VAIO (C:) (your C drive) > Documentation > Documentation and opening the folder for ..., Safety / Regulations, Modem Regulations, Wireless LAN Regulations, Bluetooth Regulations, End User Software License Agreement, and Sony Support services. Describes the process from your VAIO. ❑ Troubleshooting Guide - Contains an explanation of bundled accessories. n8 N Before Use Documentation Your documentation ...
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To view the online Specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the Sony online support Web site at http://www.vaio-link.com/. It also includes information about the software programs included with your VAIO computer. n9 N Before Use Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this manual) - The online Specifications describe the hardware and software configuration of your computer. Contains features of your computer, as well as information on solving common problems. ❑ Specifications -
To view the online Specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the Sony online support Web site at http://www.vaio-link.com/. It also includes information about the software programs included with your VAIO computer. n9 N Before Use Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this manual) - The online Specifications describe the hardware and software configuration of your computer. Contains features of your computer, as well as information on solving common problems. ❑ Specifications -
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This manual explains the features of your computer in the form of notices and announcements. n 10 N Before Use My Club VAIO In My Club VAIO you can also find : Documentation, which gives you can find : ❑ Accessories Want to expand the capabilities of your computer? Click on this... icon and check out our most popular Sony and Club VAIO wallpapers. ❑ Links Click this icon and have a look at your compatible accessories. ❑ Software Feeling creative? In My Club...
This manual explains the features of your computer in the form of notices and announcements. n 10 N Before Use My Club VAIO In My Club VAIO you can also find : Documentation, which gives you can find : ❑ Accessories Want to expand the capabilities of your computer? Click on this... icon and check out our most popular Sony and Club VAIO wallpapers. ❑ Links Click this icon and have a look at your compatible accessories. ❑ Software Feeling creative? In My Club...
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Left n 20 N Getting Started A Modem port (page 61) B Network (Ethernet) port (page 105) C Optical disc drive (page 38) D Drive eject button (page 38)/ Optical disc drive indicator (page 22) E Manual eject hole (page 164) F Security slot
Left n 20 N Getting Started A Modem port (page 61) B Network (Ethernet) port (page 105) C Optical disc drive (page 38) D Drive eject button (page 38)/ Optical disc drive indicator (page 22) E Manual eject hole (page 164) F Security slot
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The battery indicator light is on while you should save your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as a power source. The battery pack supplied with the computer is low. When the battery life is nearly depleted, both ...
The battery indicator light is on while you should save your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as a power source. The battery pack supplied with the computer is low. When the battery life is nearly depleted, both ...
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... sure you are inserting the PC Card in the System Properties window, remove the software driver and then reinstall it. n 48 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! For some PC Cards, if you alternate between Normal mode and Standby or Hibernate mode while the card is inserted, you may find ...mode. If you have difficulty inserting a PC Card, check that a device connected to Normal mode from Standby mode or Hibernate mode. See the manual that you continually switch to your system is inserted, the computer may not function properly if you remove the card before the computer enters Hibernate...
... sure you are inserting the PC Card in the System Properties window, remove the software driver and then reinstall it. n 48 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! For some PC Cards, if you alternate between Normal mode and Standby or Hibernate mode while the card is inserted, you may find ...mode. If you have difficulty inserting a PC Card, check that a device connected to Normal mode from Standby mode or Hibernate mode. See the manual that you continually switch to your system is inserted, the computer may not function properly if you remove the card before the computer enters Hibernate...
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... point will select which channel to use on how to select the channel that will be used by the access point, see the manual that extends an existing wired local network to wireless devices by providing an access point, for the Wireless LAN. The access point bridges... the wireless and wired LAN and acts as a central controller for example the Sony Access Point. The access point coordinates transmission and reception from multiple wireless devices within a specific range. For details on an infrastructure network. ! n...
... point will select which channel to use on how to select the channel that will be used by the access point, see the manual that extends an existing wired local network to wireless devices by providing an access point, for the Wireless LAN. The access point bridges... the wireless and wired LAN and acts as a central controller for example the Sony Access Point. The access point coordinates transmission and reception from multiple wireless devices within a specific range. For details on an infrastructure network. ! n...
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See the manual that support the Bluetooth functionality* and/or the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard*, double-click ( / ) on the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch. On models that came ....11a/b/g standard. The Wireless Network Connection window appears. 7 Select the network you must enter a network key of 8 to 64 alphanumeric characters long. n 69 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to a wireless network 1 Make sure an access point is established. * See the online Specifications to see the...
See the manual that support the Bluetooth functionality* and/or the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard*, double-click ( / ) on the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch. On models that came ....11a/b/g standard. The Wireless Network Connection window appears. 7 Select the network you must enter a network key of 8 to 64 alphanumeric characters long. n 69 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to a wireless network 1 Make sure an access point is established. * See the online Specifications to see the...
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...hold the volume buttons 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 Bluetooth headset. The Bluetooth Settings window appears and Add New Connection Wizard automatically starts. 4 If the Add New ...for Bluetooth devices in the Bluetooth Settings window. 10 Click the headset icon and then press the headset power button. n 75 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Headset The Bluetooth headset is established. 7 Enter "0000" for Bluetooth Passkey (PIN) and then click OK. 8 Press...
...hold the volume buttons 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 Bluetooth headset. The Bluetooth Settings window appears and Add New Connection Wizard automatically starts. 4 If the Add New ...for Bluetooth devices in the Bluetooth Settings window. 10 Click the headset icon and then press the headset power button. n 75 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Headset The Bluetooth headset is established. 7 Enter "0000" for Bluetooth Passkey (PIN) and then click OK. 8 Press...
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... station; E Multi function bay* F Multi function bay unit eject button* * See the manual that came with the multi function bay docking station. Front/Left n 79 N Using Peripheral Devices A IN USE indicator (page 83) B UNDOCK button (page 83) C PUSH RELEASE button (page 83) D DC IN indicator Illuminates when the multi function bay docking station is...
... station; E Multi function bay* F Multi function bay unit eject button* * See the manual that came with the multi function bay docking station. Front/Left n 79 N Using Peripheral Devices A IN USE indicator (page 83) B UNDOCK button (page 83) C PUSH RELEASE button (page 83) D DC IN indicator Illuminates when the multi function bay docking station is...
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... battery inserted, do not need to the AC adapter (2) into the AC adapter (2) and an AC outlet. 3 Plug the cable attached to use with other VAIO models, which is described in the manual that came with the docking station.
... battery inserted, do not need to the AC adapter (2) into the AC adapter (2) and an AC outlet. 3 Plug the cable attached to use with other VAIO models, which is described in the manual that came with the docking station.
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... up the TV configuration system. ✍ The multi function bay docking station is more information on installation and use a regular video cable. ✍ See the manual that came with a VIDEO OUT port. n 92 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a TV You can be displayed on your TV. The hidden area on your TV...
... up the TV configuration system. ✍ The multi function bay docking station is more information on installation and use a regular video cable. ✍ See the manual that came with a VIDEO OUT port. n 92 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a TV You can be displayed on your TV. The hidden area on your TV...
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... an i.LINK Device Notes on connecting i.LINK devices ❑ The computer includes an i.LINK (IEEE 1394) port, which you can use . Refer to the manual that came with your residency. ❑ An i.LINK connection with a 4-pin connector at each end). ❑ The optional i.LINK cables may not be available..., an HDD or CD-RW drive) before 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 software applications, operating system and i.LINK compatible devices ...
... an i.LINK Device Notes on connecting i.LINK devices ❑ The computer includes an i.LINK (IEEE 1394) port, which you can use . Refer to the manual that came with your residency. ❑ An i.LINK connection with a 4-pin connector at each end). ❑ The optional i.LINK cables may not be available..., an HDD or CD-RW drive) before 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 software applications, operating system and i.LINK compatible devices ...
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... dry cloth. If the lens is properly affixed. When you are imported from any liquid. 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...
... dry cloth. If the lens is properly affixed. When you are imported from any liquid. 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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...❑ Disconnect the AC adapter and remove the battery. For your computer to malfunction. See the manual that you are using an external display, make sure it is plugged into a power source and turned... on. ❑ If you are using the supplied Sony AC adapter. Make sure the power indicator shows the power is on. ❑ Make sure the... and turned on your computer. ❑ Condensation may cause your safety, use the computer for your VAIO computer. Reattach the AC adapter and reinstall the battery, and press the power button to five minutes....
...❑ Disconnect the AC adapter and remove the battery. For your computer to malfunction. See the manual that you are using an external display, make sure it is plugged into a power source and turned... on. ❑ If you are using the supplied Sony AC adapter. Make sure the power indicator shows the power is on. ❑ Make sure the... and turned on your computer. ❑ Condensation may cause your safety, use the computer for your VAIO computer. Reattach the AC adapter and reinstall the battery, and press the power button to five minutes....
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... using battery power? n 151 N Troubleshooting Can my computer enter Hibernate mode while using a program that prevents the system from entering Hibernate mode. Your computer can manually activate Hibernate mode.
... using battery power? n 151 N Troubleshooting Can my computer enter Hibernate mode while using a program that prevents the system from entering Hibernate mode. Your computer can manually activate Hibernate mode.
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See the manual that your access point is selected. ❑ Make sure the encryption key is correct. n 157 N Troubleshooting Networking What should I do if I do if my computer ...
See the manual that your access point is selected. ❑ Make sure the encryption key is correct. n 157 N Troubleshooting Networking What should I do if I do if my computer ...
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... using. ❑ If you are communicating via the access point. ❑ If your access point for more information. See the manual that came with other access points, change the access point channel. To maximize the data transfer speed, move your computer away from obstructions...access point. ❑ Make sure the access point connection is affected by distance and obstructions between devices and access points. See the manual that came with your access point interferes with your computer closer to microwaves and cordless telephones. ❑ Move your access point for ...
... using. ❑ If you are communicating via the access point. ❑ If your access point for more information. See the manual that came with other access points, change the access point channel. To maximize the data transfer speed, move your computer away from obstructions...access point. ❑ Make sure the access point connection is affected by distance and obstructions between devices and access points. See the manual that came with your access point interferes with your computer closer to microwaves and cordless telephones. ❑ Move your access point for ...
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...either change the encryption key? Two computers with your access point. Third-party wireless LAN access point channels may lose a peer-to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication occurs on both computers so the key matches. n 159 N Troubleshooting What are... using a wireless LAN access point, see connectivity information contained in the manual that came with built-in wireless LAN may be preset to -peer network connection if the encryption key is changed.
...either change the encryption key? Two computers with your access point. Third-party wireless LAN access point channels may lose a peer-to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication occurs on both computers so the key matches. n 159 N Troubleshooting What are... using a wireless LAN access point, see connectivity information contained in the manual that came with built-in wireless LAN may be preset to -peer network connection if the encryption key is changed.