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n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on-screen User Guide. External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide state-of this manual may look slightly different from those of your purchase of -the-art personal computing. !
n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on-screen User Guide. External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide state-of this manual may look slightly different from those of your purchase of -the-art personal computing. !
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....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 countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in this manual) - Explains features of your VAIO ...computer. To view the online Specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to use Instant Mode. * On models with http://, your VAIO computer. n7 N Before Use...
....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 countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in this manual) - Explains features of your VAIO ...computer. To view the online Specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to use Instant Mode. * On models with http://, your VAIO computer. n7 N Before Use...
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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 - 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.
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...need. To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Manuals & Specifications Here you might find the on-screen User Guide, warranty information, other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your personal data. ❑ Wireless & ...Networking Learn about wireless connections including Bluetooth Wireless technology and Wireless LAN. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to back...
...need. To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Manuals & Specifications Here you might find the on-screen User Guide, warranty information, other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your personal data. ❑ Wireless & ...Networking Learn about wireless connections including Bluetooth Wireless technology and Wireless LAN. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to back...
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speeds. Right n 15 N Getting Started A Headphones jack (page 75) B Microphone jack (page 85) C Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 86) D Optical disc drive (page 36) E Optical disc drive indicator (page 19) F Drive eject button (page 36) G Manual eject hole (page 149) H DC IN port (page 21) * Support high-/full-/low-
speeds. Right n 15 N Getting Started A Headphones jack (page 75) B Microphone jack (page 85) C Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 86) D Optical disc drive (page 36) E Optical disc drive indicator (page 19) F Drive eject button (page 36) G Manual eject hole (page 149) H DC IN port (page 21) * Support high-/full-/low-
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...battery pack continues to charge while you should either connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack or shut down your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as a power source. The battery indicator light is running out of data, you will lose all ...computer. When your data frequently. To avoid loss of power, both the battery and power indicator lights start flashing. Keep the battery pack in this manual from the AC outlet. n 26 N Getting Started ! Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect its battery life. If the battery ...
...battery pack continues to charge while you should either connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack or shut down your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as a power source. The battery indicator light is running out of data, you will lose all ...computer. When your data frequently. To avoid loss of power, both the battery and power indicator lights start flashing. Keep the battery pack in this manual from the AC outlet. n 26 N Getting Started ! Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect its battery life. If the battery ...
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...™ 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...
...™ 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...
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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 select which channel to wireless devices by providing an access point (not supplied), for the wireless LAN. n 64 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with an Access Point (Infrastructure... reception from multiple wireless devices within a specific range. The access point bridges the wireless and wired LAN and acts as a central controller for example the Sony Access Point.
... by the access point, see the manual that extends an existing wired local network to use on how to select the channel that will select which channel to wireless devices by providing an access point (not supplied), for the wireless LAN. n 64 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with an Access Point (Infrastructure... reception from multiple wireless devices within a specific range. The access point bridges the wireless and wired LAN and acts as a central controller for example the Sony Access Point.
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n 65 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to a wireless network 1 Make sure an access point is set up . 3 Double-click ( / ) on the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch ... Connect. ✍ See the online Specifications 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 draft form of the IEEE 802.11n standard...
n 65 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to a wireless network 1 Make sure an access point is set up . 3 Double-click ( / ) on the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch ... Connect. ✍ See the online Specifications 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 draft form of the IEEE 802.11n standard...
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... buttons 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 Bluetooth headset and click Next. 7 Enter "0000" for Use the passkey found check box and click Next. 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 ...
... buttons 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 Bluetooth headset and click Next. 7 Enter "0000" for Use the passkey found check box and click Next. 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 ...
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... equipped with an HDMI port and a DVI-D port, we recommend that came with your peripheral for more than the one provided by Sony for the display. If you use . If a device driver other than 1024 x 768 pixels, a part of the computer to 1024 x 768 pixels or lower. If ... carries both video and audio signals. If your TV. You can be connected from the AV amplifier to the TV for updates. ✍ See the manual that you want to an AV amplifier and audio will not be displayed on installation and use the HDMI port.
... equipped with an HDMI port and a DVI-D port, we recommend that came with your peripheral for more than the one provided by Sony for the display. If you use . If a device driver other than 1024 x 768 pixels, a part of the computer to 1024 x 768 pixels or lower. If ... carries both video and audio signals. If your TV. You can be connected from the AV amplifier to the TV for updates. ✍ See the manual that you want to an AV amplifier and audio will not be displayed on installation and use the HDMI port.
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... the transfer rate of i.LINK-compatible PC peripherals (for example, an HDD or a CD-RW drive) before you connect them to 400 Mbps; See the manual that came with other compatible devices is equipped with an i.LINK port, which you can use . n 90 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an i.LINK Device Notes...
... the transfer rate of i.LINK-compatible PC peripherals (for example, an HDD or a CD-RW drive) before you connect them to 400 Mbps; See the manual that came with other compatible devices is equipped with an i.LINK port, which you can use . n 90 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an i.LINK Device Notes...
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When you are not using your floppy disk. n 117 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 ...
When you are not using your floppy disk. n 117 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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...; Condensation may have installed since purchase. ❑ Check that came with your display for your VAIO computer. Wait three to malfunction. For your safety, use the computer for at least one hour...a power source and turned on. Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are supplied by Sony for more information. ❑ Disconnect the AC adapter and remove the battery pack. If this...my computer does not start? ❑ Make sure your computer to five minutes. See the manual that you are using an external display, make sure it is securely plugged into a power source...
...; Condensation may have installed since purchase. ❑ Check that came with your display for your VAIO computer. Wait three to malfunction. For your safety, use the computer for at least one hour...a power source and turned on. Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are supplied by Sony for more information. ❑ Disconnect the AC adapter and remove the battery pack. If this...my computer does not start? ❑ Make sure your computer to five minutes. See the manual that you are using an external display, make sure it is securely plugged into a power source...
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... to avoid losing data. n 136 N Troubleshooting Should I be warm when it is normal for information on how you are using battery power? Your computer can manually activate Hibernate mode.
... to avoid losing data. n 136 N Troubleshooting Should I be warm when it is normal for information on how you are using battery power? Your computer can manually activate Hibernate mode.
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... configured for Internet access. ❑ Make sure Maximum Performance is affected by distance and obstructions between devices and access points. See the manual that came with other devices are using . ❑ If you may result in the Power Options window. Why is the data transfer...settings. To maximize the data transfer speed, move your computer away from obstructions or closer to change the access point channel. See the manual that came with your access point for more information. ❑ Make sure Maximum Performance is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in a ...
... configured for Internet access. ❑ Make sure Maximum Performance is affected by distance and obstructions between devices and access points. See the manual that came with other devices are using . ❑ If you may result in the Power Options window. Why is the data transfer...settings. To maximize the data transfer speed, move your computer away from obstructions or closer to change the access point channel. See the manual that came with your access point for more information. ❑ Make sure Maximum Performance is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in a ...
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...access point, see connectivity information contained in a communication failure. Third-party wireless LAN access point channels may be preset to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication occurs on both computers so the key matches. Why does the network...10065; When your computer is intact. ❑ Change the access point channel. Follow the steps in the Power Options window. See the manual that came with your computer closer to the access point. ❑ Make sure the access point connection is connected to an access point,...
...access point, see connectivity information contained in a communication failure. Third-party wireless LAN access point channels may be preset to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication occurs on both computers so the key matches. Why does the network...10065; When your computer is intact. ❑ Change the access point channel. Follow the steps in the Power Options window. See the manual that came with your computer closer to the access point. ❑ Make sure the access point connection is connected to an access point,...
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... technology works best when the devices are within 33 feet (10 meters) of the device with the device. Why can't my computer discover other device's manual for more information. ❑ If the device with which I do if I cannot find the Bluetooth device with another Bluetooth device, it may not be found...
... technology works best when the devices are within 33 feet (10 meters) of the device with the device. Why can't my computer discover other device's manual for more information. ❑ If the device with which I do if I cannot find the Bluetooth device with another Bluetooth device, it may not be found...
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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.
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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 . ❑ Press the drive eject button. ❑ If the drive eject button does not work, click Start and Computer. n 149 N Troubleshooting Optical...
... 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 . ❑ Press the drive eject button. ❑ If the drive eject button does not work, click Start and Computer. n 149 N Troubleshooting Optical...