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External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on-screen User Guide. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this manual may look slightly different from those of your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of-the-art personal computing experience. !
External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on-screen User Guide. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this manual may look slightly different from those of your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of-the-art personal computing experience. !
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Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this manual by clicking their respective URLs beginning with your computer, as well as information on your VAIO computer. It also includes information about the software programs included with http://, your computer....Sony online support Web site at the following URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/CA 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 with your computer, as well as information on your VAIO computer. It also includes information about the software programs included with http://, your computer....Sony online support Web site at the following URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/CA 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...
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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 - To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide.
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...other Internet sites you might 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 ...Wireless LAN. To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Manuals & Specifications Here you will find the answers you need. Run utilities that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing Center, and access to wireless tutorials. ❑ Security...
...other Internet sites you might 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 ...Wireless LAN. To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Manuals & Specifications Here you will find the answers you need. Run utilities that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing Center, and access to wireless tutorials. ❑ Security...
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Right n 16 N Getting Started A Headphones jack (page 76) B Microphone jack (page 86) C Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 87) D Optical disc drive (page 37) E Optical disc drive indicator (page 20) F Drive eject button (page 37) G Manual eject hole (page 151) H DC IN port (page 22) * Support high-/full-/low- speeds.
Right n 16 N Getting Started A Headphones jack (page 76) B Microphone jack (page 86) C Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 87) D Optical disc drive (page 37) E Optical disc drive indicator (page 20) F Drive eject button (page 37) G Manual eject hole (page 151) H DC IN port (page 22) * Support high-/full-/low- speeds.
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...the AC adapter to AC power. If the battery pack wears out when the computer enters Sleep mode, you should save your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. When your first battery charge. ✍ When the battery pack is running out of... power, both the battery and power indicator lights start flashing. Keep the battery pack in this manual from the AC outlet. For some software applications and some peripheral devices, your computer may not enter Hibernate mode even when battery life is ...
...the AC adapter to AC power. If the battery pack wears out when the computer enters Sleep mode, you should save your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. When your first battery charge. ✍ When the battery pack is running out of... power, both the battery and power indicator lights start flashing. Keep the battery pack in this manual from the AC outlet. For some software applications and some peripheral devices, your computer may not enter Hibernate mode even when battery life is ...
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.... ❑ ExpressCard/34 module* ❑ ExpressCard/54 module* Your computer is equipped with an ExpressCard/34 slot*. * Referred to as shown below; n 47 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...
.... ❑ ExpressCard/34 module* ❑ ExpressCard/54 module* Your computer is equipped with an ExpressCard/34 slot*. * Referred to as shown below; n 47 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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The access point bridges the wireless and wired LAN and acts as a central controller for example the Sony Access Point. The access point will be used by providing an access point (not supplied), for the wireless LAN. For details on how to select ...the channel that will select which channel to wireless devices by the access point, see the manual that extends an existing wired local network to use on an infrastructure network. ! n 65 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with an Access Point (Infrastructure) An infrastructure network is a network that came with your access...
The access point bridges the wireless and wired LAN and acts as a central controller for example the Sony Access Point. The access point will be used by providing an access point (not supplied), for the wireless LAN. For details on how to select ...the channel that will select which channel to wireless devices by the access point, see the manual that extends an existing wired local network to use on an infrastructure network. ! n 65 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with an Access Point (Infrastructure) An infrastructure network is a network that came with your access...
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See the manual that came with your access point for more information. 2 Turn on the taskbar and select Connect to see whether your desired wireless option(s) and click ..., the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard, and/or the IEEE 802.11n draft standard. The passphrase is case sensitive and must enter a passphrase. n 66 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to F.
See the manual that came with your access point for more information. 2 Turn on the taskbar and select Connect to see whether your desired wireless option(s) and click ..., the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard, and/or the IEEE 802.11n draft standard. The passphrase is case sensitive and must enter a passphrase. n 66 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to F.
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...for your Bluetooth headset and click Next. 7 Enter "0000" for Use the passkey found check box and click Next. n 73 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Headset The Bluetooth headset (not supplied) will come 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 headset power button for at least five seconds until the indicator light blinks in red...
...for your Bluetooth headset and click Next. 7 Enter "0000" for Use the passkey found check box and click Next. n 73 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Headset The Bluetooth headset (not supplied) will come 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 headset power button for at least five seconds until the indicator light blinks in red...
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... to 1024 x 768 pixels or lower. If you use . The HDMI cable carries both video and audio signals. n 80 N Using Peripheral Devices ✍ See the manual that you want to display the full image, change the display resolution of the image cannot be connected from the AV amplifier to the TV...
... to 1024 x 768 pixels or lower. If you use . The HDMI cable carries both video and audio signals. n 80 N Using Peripheral Devices ✍ See the manual that you want to display the full image, change the display resolution of the image cannot be connected from the AV amplifier to the TV...
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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 an i.LINK port, which you can use . n 91 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an i.LINK Device Notes on connecting i.LINK devices ❑ Your...
... 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 an i.LINK port, which you can use . n 91 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an i.LINK Device Notes on connecting i.LINK devices ❑ Your...
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... disk, always remove it from any liquid. Do not let them get wet. n 118 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...
... disk, always remove it from any liquid. Do not let them get wet. n 118 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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...n 128 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. Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are using the supplied Sony AC adapter. If this occurs, do if my computer does not start? ...❑ Make sure your computer to malfunction. For your safety, use the computer for at least one hour. ❑ Remove any extra memory modules you are adjusted correctly. See the manual that ...
...n 128 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. Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are using the supplied Sony AC adapter. If this occurs, do if my computer does not start? ...❑ Make sure your computer to malfunction. For your safety, use the computer for at least one hour. ❑ Remove any extra memory modules you are adjusted correctly. See the manual that ...
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... from entering Hibernate mode. No, it is warm? See Using Hibernate Mode (page 102) for the battery pack to avoid losing data. Your computer can manually activate Hibernate mode. n 138 N Troubleshooting Should I be warm when it is normal for information on how you are using battery power?
... from entering Hibernate mode. No, it is warm? See Using Hibernate Mode (page 102) for the battery pack to avoid losing data. Your computer can manually activate Hibernate mode. n 138 N Troubleshooting Should I be warm when it is normal for information on how you are using battery power?
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... ❑ If your computer away from obstructions or closer to any other option may result in a communication failure. See the manual that came with your computer is properly 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 your computer away from obstructions or closer to any other option may result in a communication failure. Other factors ...
... ❑ If your computer away from obstructions or closer to any other option may result in a communication failure. See the manual that came with your computer is properly 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 your computer away from obstructions or closer to any other option may result in a communication failure. Other factors ...
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... on divided frequency bands known as channels. Two computers with the wireless LAN functionality may result in the Power Options window. See the manual that came with your computer is changed. Why does the network connection stop when I avoid data transfer interruptions? ❑ When your ...-peer network connection if the encryption key 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. Third-party...
... on divided frequency bands known as channels. Two computers with the wireless LAN functionality may result in the Power Options window. See the manual that came with your computer is changed. Why does the network connection stop when I avoid data transfer interruptions? ❑ When your ...-peer network connection if the encryption key 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. Third-party...
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.... What should I do if I want to communicate is in the Bluetooth Devices window or you may not be too far apart. See the other device's manual for more information. ❑ If the device with which I cannot find the Bluetooth device with which you want to communicate? ❑ Check that the Bluetooth...
.... What should I do if I want to communicate is in the Bluetooth Devices window or you may not be too far apart. See the other device's manual for more information. ❑ If the device with which I cannot find the Bluetooth device with which you want to communicate? ❑ Check that the Bluetooth...
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... to communicate with your computer. ❑ Check that the Bluetooth functionality of the device with your computer and Bluetooth devices closer to each other device's manual for more information. See the other . ❑ If the device with which you want to this computer check box. ❑ The data transfer distance can...
... to communicate with your computer. ❑ Check that the Bluetooth functionality of the device with your computer and Bluetooth devices closer to each other device's manual for more information. See the other . ❑ If the device with which you want to this computer check box. ❑ The data transfer distance can...
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.... ❑ Press the drive eject button. ❑ If the drive eject button does not 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.
.... ❑ Press the drive eject button. ❑ If the drive eject button does not 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.