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... in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide state-of this manual may find differences in the supplied manuals including this User Guide is intended for users of the VAIO computers with the 64-bit operating system. Information in the information when your... computer comes preinstalled with the Microsoft® Windows Vista® 32-bit operating system. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO...
... in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide state-of this manual may find differences in the supplied manuals including this User Guide is intended for users of the VAIO computers with the 64-bit operating system. Information in the information when your... computer comes preinstalled with the Microsoft® Windows Vista® 32-bit operating system. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO...
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... customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ for customers in this manual) - The online specifications describe the hardware and software configurations of your VAIO computer. n8 N Before Use Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this manual by clicking their respective URLs beginning with http://, your computer must...
... customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ for customers in this manual) - The online specifications describe the hardware and software configurations of your VAIO computer. n8 N Before Use Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this manual by clicking their respective URLs beginning with http://, your computer must...
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Right n 16 N Getting Started A Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 85) B Optical disc drive (page 37) C Optical disc drive indicator (page 19) D Drive eject button (page 37) E Manual eject hole (page 151) F Power button/Power indicator (page 19) * Support high-/full-/low- speeds.
Right n 16 N Getting Started A Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 85) B Optical disc drive (page 37) C Optical disc drive indicator (page 19) D Drive eject button (page 37) E Manual eject hole (page 151) F Power button/Power indicator (page 19) * Support high-/full-/low- speeds.
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Charge the battery pack as described in this manual from your desired maximum charge level, see Using the Battery Charge Functions (page 26). When the battery pack charges close to the maximum charge level ...
Charge the battery pack as described in this manual from your desired maximum charge level, see Using the Battery Charge Functions (page 26). When the battery pack charges close to the maximum charge level ...
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... falls below 10%, you should either connect the AC adapter to AC power. To avoid loss of data, you should save your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. While some software applications or peripheral devices are using battery power, you should save your computer...
... falls below 10%, you should either connect the AC adapter to AC power. To avoid loss of data, you should save your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. While some software applications or peripheral devices are using battery power, you should save your computer...
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This slot can accommodate an ExpressCard/34 (34 mm wide) module* only. * Referred to as the ExpressCard slot and the ExpressCard module in this manual. n 47 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the ExpressCard Module Your computer is equipped with an ExpressCard/34 slot* for transferring data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices.
This slot can accommodate an ExpressCard/34 (34 mm wide) module* only. * Referred to as the ExpressCard slot and the ExpressCard module in this manual. n 47 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the ExpressCard Module Your computer is equipped with an ExpressCard/34 slot* for transferring data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices.
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... information on connection setups and modem configuration, see the online specifications. If your computer is equipped with a built-in modem, see the manual that came with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) and set up the wireless LAN network. To find out whether your computer is not ...Internet, you need to sign up with your modem. For the detailed instructions on devices required for more information. ! n 59 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Internet Before using the wireless LAN function, you need to set up devices required for example a USB telephone modem, a DSL modem...
... information on connection setups and modem configuration, see the online specifications. If your computer is equipped with a built-in modem, see the manual that came with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) and set up the wireless LAN network. To find out whether your computer is not ...Internet, you need to sign up with your modem. For the detailed instructions on devices required for more information. ! n 59 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Internet Before using the wireless LAN function, you need to set up devices required for example a USB telephone modem, a DSL modem...
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... to the HDMI input port on installation and use. The HDMI cable carries both video and audio signals. n 77 N Using Peripheral Devices ✍ See the manual that came with your computer.
... to the HDMI input port on installation and use. The HDMI cable carries both video and audio signals. n 77 N Using Peripheral Devices ✍ See the manual that came with your computer.
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... working conditions and operating system compatibility of the external device. ❑ The optional i.LINK cables may not be available depending on your computer. See the manual that came with other compatible devices is equipped with an i.LINK port, which you use to an external device. However, the actual transfer rate depends...
... working conditions and operating system compatibility of the external device. ❑ The optional i.LINK cables may not be available depending on your computer. See the manual that came with other compatible devices is equipped with an i.LINK port, which you use to an external device. However, the actual transfer rate depends...
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..., make sure that the label is properly affixed. Do not let them get wet. n 118 N Precautions Handling Floppy Disks ❑ Do not open the shutter manually and touch the internal components of the floppy disk. ❑ Keep floppy disks away from magnets. ❑ Keep floppy disks away from direct sunlight and...
..., make sure that the label is properly affixed. Do not let them get wet. n 118 N Precautions Handling Floppy Disks ❑ Do not open the shutter manually and touch the internal components of the floppy disk. ❑ Keep floppy disks away from magnets. ❑ Keep floppy disks away from direct sunlight and...
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... then press the power button to turn on your computer. ❑ Condensation may have installed since purchase. ❑ Check that came with your VAIO computer. If this occurs, do if my computer does not start? ❑ Make sure your computer is securely plugged into a power source and.... ❑ Unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery pack. See the manual that you are using the supplied Sony AC adapter. Wait three to malfunction. Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are supplied by Sony for your display for at least one hour. ❑ Remove any . ❑...
... then press the power button to turn on your computer. ❑ Condensation may have installed since purchase. ❑ Check that came with your VAIO computer. If this occurs, do if my computer does not start? ❑ Make sure your computer is securely plugged into a power source and.... ❑ Unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery pack. See the manual that you are using the supplied Sony AC adapter. Wait three to malfunction. Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are supplied by Sony for your display for at least one hour. ❑ Remove any . ❑...
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... mode while using 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. No, it is normal for information on how you are using battery power?
... mode while using 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. No, it is normal for information on how you are using battery power?
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... What should I do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point? (page 144) to change the settings. See the manual that came with your access point for more information. ❑ Make sure your computer and the access point are connected to one another. ... any other option may result in the Power Options window. Other factors include device configurations, radio conditions, and software compatibility. See the manual that came with your computer away from obstacles or closer to change the access point channel. Follow the steps in What should I do...
... What should I do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point? (page 144) to change the settings. See the manual that came with your access point for more information. ❑ Make sure your computer and the access point are connected to one another. ... any other option may result in the Power Options window. Other factors include device configurations, radio conditions, and software compatibility. See the manual that came with your computer away from obstacles or closer to change the access point channel. Follow the steps in What should I do...
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... network connection if the encryption key is connected to an access point, data transfer interruptions may lose a peer-to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication uses divided frequency bands known as channels. Why does the ... transfer interruptions? ❑ When your computer is changed. What are using a wireless LAN access point, see connectivity information contained in the manual that came with your access point. Follow the steps in What should I do I change the encryption key back to microwaves and cordless ...
... network connection if the encryption key is connected to an access point, data transfer interruptions may lose a peer-to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication uses divided frequency bands known as channels. Why does the ... transfer interruptions? ❑ When your computer is changed. What are using a wireless LAN access point, see connectivity information contained in the manual that came with your access point. Follow the steps in What should I do I change the encryption key back to microwaves and cordless ...
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...Devices, and Bluetooth Settings. 2 Click the Options tab and select the Allow Bluetooth devices to communicate with is on . See the other device's manual for more information. ❑ If the device you want to communicate with is already communicating with another Bluetooth device, it may not be found or... it may not be able to communicate with your computer and Bluetooth devices closer to each other device's manual for more information. What should I want to communicate with? ❑ Check that the Bluetooth function of the device you want to find ...
...Devices, and Bluetooth Settings. 2 Click the Options tab and select the Allow Bluetooth devices to communicate with is on . See the other device's manual for more information. ❑ If the device you want to communicate with is already communicating with another Bluetooth device, it may not be found or... it may not be able to communicate with your computer and Bluetooth devices closer to each other device's manual for more information. What should I want to communicate with? ❑ Check that the Bluetooth function of the device you want to find ...
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... optical disc drive icon, and select Eject. ❑ If none of the above options work, insert a thin, straight object (such as a paper clip) in the manual eject hole on the optical disc drive. ❑ Try restarting your computer is trying to read may be dirty or damaged. What should I try to...
... optical disc drive icon, and select Eject. ❑ If none of the above options work, insert a thin, straight object (such as a paper clip) in the manual eject hole on the optical disc drive. ❑ Try restarting your computer is trying to read may be dirty or damaged. What should I try to...
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... your computer may enable printing. This disables the bidirectional communication functions of the printer, such as data transfer, status monitoring, and remote panel. 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...
... your computer may enable printing. This disables the bidirectional communication functions of the printer, such as data transfer, status monitoring, and remote panel. 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...
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... I do not work? ❑ If you are using a program that has its own volume control, make sure the volume control is properly set . See the manual that came with your speakers require external power, make sure the speakers are connected to hear sound. ❑ If your speakers for more information. ❑...
... I do not work? ❑ If you are using a program that has its own volume control, make sure the volume control is properly set . See the manual that came with your speakers require external power, make sure the speakers are connected to hear sound. ❑ If your speakers for more information. ❑...
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... system compatibility and required operating conditions. n 167 N Troubleshooting Audio/Video What should I do if I cannot use my DV camcorder? See the manual that the i.LINK device is a trademark of Sony Corporation used only to establish an i.LINK connection may not be securely plugged into the port on your computer or camcorder. Before...
... system compatibility and required operating conditions. n 167 N Troubleshooting Audio/Video What should I do if I cannot use my DV camcorder? See the manual that the i.LINK device is a trademark of Sony Corporation used only to establish an i.LINK connection may not be securely plugged into the port on your computer or camcorder. Before...
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... to test if the port is working at all. ❑ USB hubs may need to install software before you connected the device. ❑ See the manual that came with your USB device for more information. n 172 N Troubleshooting Peripherals What should I do if I cannot connect a USB device? ❑ If applicable, check the...
... to test if the port is working at all. ❑ USB hubs may need to install software before you connected the device. ❑ See the manual that came with your USB device for more information. n 172 N Troubleshooting Peripherals What should I do if I cannot connect a USB device? ❑ If applicable, check the...