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Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of this manual may look slightly different from those of your purchase of -the-art personal computing experience. ! n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide. External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your computer.
Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of this manual may look slightly different from those of your purchase of -the-art personal computing experience. ! n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide. External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your computer.
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... 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) - Contains an overview of your computer...
... 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) - Contains an overview of your computer...
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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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... might find the answers you accomplish a task. Choose from the following categories to find interesting and useful. ❑ VAIO Tutorials Sony provides guided help tutorials that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing Center, and access to wireless tutorials. ❑ Security Keep your data safe ..., and your computer. ❑ VAIO Support Access interactive help you need. n9 N Before Use Help and Support Help and Support is easy to do it step by step. To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Manuals & Specifications Here you how to ...
... might find the answers you accomplish a task. Choose from the following categories to find interesting and useful. ❑ VAIO Tutorials Sony provides guided help tutorials that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing Center, and access to wireless tutorials. ❑ Security Keep your data safe ..., and your computer. ❑ VAIO Support Access interactive help you need. n9 N Before Use Help and Support Help and Support is easy to do it step by step. To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Manuals & Specifications Here you how to ...
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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. 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-
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...using the computer. Going back to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it is on while you should save your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as a power source. If the battery level falls below 10%, you should either connect the AC adapter... life is nearly depleted, both the battery and power indicator lights blink. When battery life is low. Keep the battery pack in this manual from the AC outlet. Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect the battery life. For some software applications and some peripheral devices...
...using the computer. Going back to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it is on while you should save your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as a power source. If the battery level falls below 10%, you should either connect the AC adapter... life is nearly depleted, both the battery and power indicator lights blink. When battery life is low. Keep the battery pack in this manual from the AC outlet. Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect the battery life. For some software applications and some peripheral devices...
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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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... an access point (not supplied), for the wireless LAN. n 65 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with your access point. 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. The access point will be used by the access point, see the manual that came with an Access Point (Infrastructure) An infrastructure network is a network that extends an ...
... an access point (not supplied), for the wireless LAN. n 65 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with your access point. 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. The access point will be used by the access point, see the manual that came with an Access Point (Infrastructure) An infrastructure network is a network that extends an ...
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The passphrase is set up to 64 characters long using numbers from 0 to 9 and letters from A to F. n 66 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to a wireless network 1 Make sure an access point is case sensitive and must enter a passphrase. See the online specifications to a network. 6 ... and click Connect. ✍ For WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK authentication, you must be between 8 and 63 alphanumeric characters long or up . See the manual that came with your model supports the Bluetooth functionality, the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard, and/or the IEEE 802.11n draft standard. The Wireless LAN...
The passphrase is set up to 64 characters long using numbers from 0 to 9 and letters from A to F. n 66 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to a wireless network 1 Make sure an access point is case sensitive and must enter a passphrase. See the online specifications to a network. 6 ... and click Connect. ✍ For WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK authentication, you must be between 8 and 63 alphanumeric characters long or up . See the manual that came with your model supports the Bluetooth functionality, the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard, and/or the IEEE 802.11n draft standard. The Wireless LAN...
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... the My device is set up and ready to turn on the Devices tab. To connect the headset with your Bluetooth headset. 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 My device is set up and ready to turn on the Devices tab. To connect the headset with your Bluetooth headset. 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...
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... of the computer to the TV for the display. 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 1024 x 768...
... of the computer to the TV for the display. 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 1024 x 768...
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See the manual that came with an i.LINK port, which you connect them to 400 Mbps; n 91 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an i.LINK Device Notes on connecting i.LINK ...
See the manual that came with an i.LINK port, which you connect them to 400 Mbps; n 91 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an i.LINK Device Notes on connecting i.LINK ...
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... of the floppy disk drive and cause a malfunction or damage your floppy disk. 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...
... of the floppy disk drive and cause a malfunction or damage your floppy disk. 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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... a power source and turned on your computer. ❑ Condensation may have installed since purchase. ❑ Check that came with your display for your VAIO computer. Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are using an external display, make sure the power strip or UPS is plugged into a power source...is installed properly and charged. ❑ Make sure the floppy disk drive (if applicable) is empty. ❑ If your computer to malfunction. See the manual that you are supplied by Sony for more information. ❑ Disconnect the AC adapter and remove the battery pack.
... a power source and turned on your computer. ❑ Condensation may have installed since purchase. ❑ Check that came with your display for your VAIO computer. Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are using an external display, make sure the power strip or UPS is plugged into a power source...is installed properly and charged. ❑ Make sure the floppy disk drive (if applicable) is empty. ❑ If your computer to malfunction. See the manual that you are supplied by Sony for more information. ❑ Disconnect the AC adapter and remove the battery pack.
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... enter Hibernate mode while using a program that the installed battery pack is normal for information on how you are using battery power? Your computer can manually activate Hibernate mode. No, it is powering your data frequently to be concerned that prevents the system from entering Hibernate mode. If you can enter...
... enter Hibernate mode while using a program that the installed battery pack is normal for information on how you are using battery power? Your computer can manually activate Hibernate mode. No, it is powering your data frequently to be concerned that prevents the system from entering Hibernate mode. If you can enter...
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See the manual that came with other option may result in the Power Options window. To maximize the data transfer speed, move your computer away from obstructions or ... Wireless Adapter Settings in 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 Maximum Performance is affected by distance and obstructions between devices and access points...
See the manual that came with other option may result in the Power Options window. To maximize the data transfer speed, move your computer away from obstructions or ... Wireless Adapter Settings in 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 Maximum Performance is affected by distance and obstructions between devices and access points...
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Selecting any other option may be preset to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN ... the original profile or re-enter the key on divided frequency bands known as channels. See the manual that came with your access point for more information. ❑ Make sure Maximum Performance is selected ... ❑ Change the access point channel. Third-party wireless LAN access point channels may result in the manual that came with the wireless LAN functionality may occur when using a wireless LAN access point, see connectivity information...
Selecting any other option may be preset to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN ... the original profile or re-enter the key on divided frequency bands known as channels. See the manual that came with your access point for more information. ❑ Make sure Maximum Performance is selected ... ❑ Change the access point channel. Third-party wireless LAN access point channels may result in the manual that came with the wireless LAN functionality may occur when using a wireless LAN access point, see connectivity information...
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... functionality of each other Bluetooth devices? n 147 N Troubleshooting Bluetooth Technology What should I do if I cannot find the Bluetooth device with which I do if other device's manual for more information. ❑ If the device with which you may not be too far apart. Return to this computer check box.
... functionality of each other Bluetooth devices? n 147 N Troubleshooting Bluetooth Technology What should I do if I cannot find the Bluetooth device with which I do if other device's manual for more information. ❑ If the device with which you may not be too far apart. Return to this computer check box.
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... What should I do if other Bluetooth devices cannot connect to my computer? ❑ Make sure the other device is authenticated. ❑ To allow other device's manual for more information. See the other Bluetooth devices to communicate with your computer. ❑ Check that the Bluetooth functionality of the device with which you...
... What should I do if other Bluetooth devices cannot connect to my computer? ❑ Make sure the other device is authenticated. ❑ To allow other device's manual for more information. See the other Bluetooth devices to communicate with your computer. ❑ Check that the Bluetooth functionality of the device with which you...
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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 151 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 151 N Troubleshooting Optical...