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...in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on-screen User Guide. Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of-the-art personal computing. ! n6 N Before Use Before Use ...Congratulations on your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those of your VAIO computer. Documentation Your documentation ...
...in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on-screen User Guide. Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of-the-art personal computing. ! n6 N Before Use Before Use ...Congratulations on your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those of your VAIO computer. Documentation Your documentation ...
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...manual) - To view the online Specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the original factory installed settings. Provides information about the software programs included 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..., as well as information on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Guide. n7 N Before Use Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this on solving common problems. ❑ Specifications -
...manual) - To view the online Specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the original factory installed settings. Provides information about the software programs included 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..., as well as information on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Guide. n7 N Before Use Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this on solving common problems. ❑ Specifications -
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To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click RAID Guide. ❑ MCE Guide (Selected models only) - Provides an overview of RAID systems and the various RAID levels (or types) that can... be configured with your computer's RAID array, or to configure the hard disk drives, change your VAIO computer. To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click MCE Guide. It lists detailed procedures for using Windows Media Center. n8 N Before Use ❑ ...
To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click RAID Guide. ❑ MCE Guide (Selected models only) - Provides an overview of RAID systems and the various RAID levels (or types) that can... be configured with your computer's RAID array, or to configure the hard disk drives, change your VAIO computer. To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click MCE Guide. It lists detailed procedures for using Windows Media Center. n8 N Before Use ❑ ...
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Left n 17 N Getting Started A Modem port (page 87) B Network (Ethernet) port (page 135) C Optical disc drive (page 42) D Drive eject button (page 42)/ Optical disc drive indicator (page 25) E Manual eject hole (page 193) F Security slot
Left n 17 N Getting Started A Modem port (page 87) B Network (Ethernet) port (page 135) C Optical disc drive (page 42) D Drive eject button (page 42)/ Optical disc drive indicator (page 25) E Manual eject hole (page 193) F Security slot
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B Microphone jack (page 128) C Headphones jack (page 114) D Optical disc drive (page 42) E Substitute drive eject button (page 42)/ Optical disc drive indicator (page 25) F Manual eject hole (page 193) G Security slot Left n 23 N Getting Started A OPTICAL OUT port (Output frequency 96 kHz/48 kHz/44 kHz/ Variable) Connect digital equipment such as an AV amplifier.
B Microphone jack (page 128) C Headphones jack (page 114) D Optical disc drive (page 42) E Substitute drive eject button (page 42)/ Optical disc drive indicator (page 25) F Manual eject hole (page 193) G Security slot Left n 23 N Getting Started A OPTICAL OUT port (Output frequency 96 kHz/48 kHz/44 kHz/ Variable) Connect digital equipment such as an AV amplifier.
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... 10%, you will lose any time. n 32 N Getting Started ✍ When the battery pack is impossible. Keep the battery pack in your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as a power source. The battery pack continues to AC power. Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect battery life...
... 10%, you will lose any time. n 32 N Getting Started ✍ When the battery pack is impossible. Keep the battery pack in your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as a power source. The battery pack continues to AC power. Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect battery life...
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Media Center provides you purchased is VGN-AR300 Series, your computer may have a TV tuner board installed along with Windows Media Center to find whether your model is equipped with a wide range ... MCE Guide for more information on -screen guide 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click MCE Guide. See the online Specifications to enhance your TV, set up your computing experience. n 51 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the TV Function If the model you with the TV tuner board. This...
Media Center provides you purchased is VGN-AR300 Series, your computer may have a TV tuner board installed along with Windows Media Center to find whether your model is equipped with a wide range ... MCE Guide for more information on -screen guide 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click MCE Guide. See the online Specifications to enhance your TV, set up your computing experience. n 51 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the TV Function If the model you with the TV tuner board. This...
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...into the slot. While the card is not recognized. We recommend that came with your computer may not enter Hibernate power management mode. See the manual that you remove the card before the computer enters Hibernate mode. It may damage the connector pins. It may enter Sleep mode. Do not ... while the card is inserted, you may not function properly if you are inserting the PC Card in the correct direction. n 69 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! Restarting will restore the original state of your system to Normal mode from Sleep mode or Hibernate mode. If you use the most recent...
...into the slot. While the card is not recognized. We recommend that came with your computer may not enter Hibernate power management mode. See the manual that you remove the card before the computer enters Hibernate mode. It may damage the connector pins. It may enter Sleep mode. Do not ... while the card is inserted, you may not function properly if you are inserting the PC Card in the correct direction. n 69 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! Restarting will restore the original state of your system to Normal mode from Sleep mode or Hibernate mode. If you use the most recent...
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... 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 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 (not supplied), 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. For ...
... 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 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 (not supplied), 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. For ...
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...or WPA2-PSK authentication, you must enter a network key of 8 to 64 alphanumeric characters long. The Wireless LAN indicator lights up . 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. n 93 ...N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to a wireless network 1 Make sure an access point is set up . Select your desired wireless option(s) and click OK. 3 Click...
...or WPA2-PSK authentication, you must enter a network key of 8 to 64 alphanumeric characters long. The Wireless LAN indicator lights up . 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. n 93 ...N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to a wireless network 1 Make sure an access point is set up . Select your desired wireless option(s) and click OK. 3 Click...
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... New Connection. The wizard searches for Bluetooth devices 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 at least five seconds until the indicator light blinks in the Bluetooth...headset power button for at least five seconds to turn on the taskbar and select Bluetooth Settings from the menu. n 100 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Headset The Bluetooth headset (not supplied) will come in range and lists available devices, if any. 6 Select the device...
... New Connection. The wizard searches for Bluetooth devices 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 at least five seconds until the indicator light blinks in the Bluetooth...headset power button for at least five seconds to turn on the taskbar and select Bluetooth Settings from the menu. n 100 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Headset The Bluetooth headset (not supplied) will come in range and lists available devices, if any. 6 Select the device...
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... function bay docking station is powered. this may cause data damage or hardware malfunctions. E Multi function bay* F Multi function bay unit eject button* * See the manual that came with the multi function bay docking station.
... function bay docking station is powered. this may cause data damage or hardware malfunctions. E Multi function bay* F Multi function bay unit eject button* * See the manual that came with the multi function bay docking station.
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...of your computer is more information on installation and use. If you use the device driver provided by Sony for more than the ones provided by moving the cursor on the computer and the other than 1024 ...TV can be connected from the AV amplifier to the TV for the display. ✍ See the manual that came with an HDMI port and a DVI-D port, we recommend that you want to display the... port. You can connect the HDMI out to an AV amplifier and audio will not be seen by Sony is equipped with your peripheral for updates. n 121 N Using Peripheral Devices To connect an HDMI-compatible ...
...of your computer is more information on installation and use. If you use the device driver provided by Sony for more than the ones provided by moving the cursor on the computer and the other than 1024 ...TV can be connected from the AV amplifier to the TV for the display. ✍ See the manual that came with an HDMI port and a DVI-D port, we recommend that you want to display the... port. You can connect the HDMI out to an AV amplifier and audio will not be seen by Sony is equipped with your peripheral for updates. n 121 N Using Peripheral Devices To connect an HDMI-compatible ...
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... does not supply power to external devices generally powered by i.LINK ports. ❑ The i.LINK port supports transfer rates up to 400 Mbps; See the manual that came with an i.LINK port, which you can use . n 133 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an i.LINK Device Notes on connecting i.LINK devices ... 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 your residency. ❑ An ...
... does not supply power to external devices generally powered by i.LINK ports. ❑ The i.LINK port supports transfer rates up to 400 Mbps; See the manual that came with an i.LINK port, which you can use . n 133 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an i.LINK Device Notes on connecting i.LINK devices ... 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 your residency. ❑ An ...
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... computer's power state, as it is extremely dirty, wipe it off with a soft dry cloth. 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...
... computer's power state, as it is extremely dirty, wipe it off with a soft dry cloth. 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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...then press the power button to turn on . n 171 N Troubleshooting Computer What should I do not use only genuine Sony rechargeable battery packs and AC adapter, which are supplied by Sony for more information. ❑ Disconnect the AC adapter and remove the battery pack. If this occurs, do if my ... charged. ❑ Make sure the floppy disk drive (if applicable) is on . See the manual that you are adjusted correctly. Make sure the power indicator shows the power is empty. ❑ If your VAIO computer. For your safety, use the computer for at least one hour. ❑ Remove any...
...then press the power button to turn on . n 171 N Troubleshooting Computer What should I do not use only genuine Sony rechargeable battery packs and AC adapter, which are supplied by Sony for more information. ❑ Disconnect the AC adapter and remove the battery pack. If this occurs, do if my ... charged. ❑ Make sure the floppy disk drive (if applicable) is on . See the manual that you are adjusted correctly. Make sure the power indicator shows the power is empty. ❑ If your VAIO computer. For your safety, use the computer for at least one hour. ❑ Remove any...
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... a program that the installed battery pack is powering your data frequently to be concerned that prevents the system from entering Hibernate mode. Your computer can manually activate Hibernate mode.
... a program that the installed battery pack is powering your data frequently to be concerned that prevents the system from entering Hibernate mode. Your computer can manually activate Hibernate mode.
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... any access point you may be using . ❑ Make sure your access point is selected. ❑ Make sure the encryption key is correct. See the manual that your computer is affected by distance and obstructions. What should I cannot access the Internet? ❑ Check the access point settings. You may need to...
... any access point you may be using . ❑ Make sure your access point is selected. ❑ Make sure the encryption key is correct. See the manual that your computer is affected by distance and obstructions. What should I cannot access the Internet? ❑ Check the access point settings. You may need to...
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... other access points, change the access point channel. Other factors include device configurations, radio conditions, and software compatibility. See the manual that came with your access point for more information. See the manual that came with your access point for more information. How do I avoid data transfer interruptions? ❑ When your computer...
... other access points, change the access point channel. Other factors include device configurations, radio conditions, and software compatibility. See the manual that came with your access point for more information. See the manual that came with your access point for more information. How do I avoid data transfer interruptions? ❑ When your computer...
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... key is changed. Two computers with your access point. n 188 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 the original profile or re-enter the key on divided frequency bands known as... channels. Why does the network connection stop when I change the encryption key back to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication occurs on both computers so the key matches.
... key is changed. Two computers with your access point. n 188 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 the original profile or re-enter the key on divided frequency bands known as... channels. Why does the network connection stop when I change the encryption key back to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication occurs on both computers so the key matches.