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External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on-screen User Guide. 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. ! n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your computer.
External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on-screen User Guide. 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. ! n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations 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) - Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide...
... 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...
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n8 N Before Use ❑ 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. To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide.
n8 N Before Use ❑ 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. 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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...Help and Support. ❑ Manuals & Specifications Here you will find the answers you accomplish a task. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to 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...
...Help and Support. ❑ Manuals & Specifications Here you will find the answers you accomplish a task. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to 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...
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speeds. Left n 17 N Getting Started A Security slot B Optical disc drive (page 31) C Optical disc drive indicator (page 19) D Drive eject button (page 31) E Manual eject hole (page 127) F Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 71) * Support high-/full-/low-
speeds. Left n 17 N Getting Started A Security slot B Optical disc drive (page 31) C Optical disc drive indicator (page 19) D Drive eject button (page 31) E Manual eject hole (page 127) F Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 71) * Support high-/full-/low-
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... a fully charged battery pack. If the battery pack wears out when the computer enters Sleep mode, you use the battery pack as described in this manual from the AC outlet. When battery life is low. Going back to recharge the battery pack or shut down your data frequently and... manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. To avoid loss of power, both the battery and power indicator lights start flashing. Charge the ...
... a fully charged battery pack. If the battery pack wears out when the computer enters Sleep mode, you use the battery pack as described in this manual from the AC outlet. When battery life is low. Going back to recharge the battery pack or shut down your data frequently and... manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. To avoid loss of power, both the battery and power indicator lights start flashing. Charge the ...
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n 40 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 slot and the ExpressCard module in this manual. and the latter, an ExpressCard/34 module* only. ❑ ExpressCard/34 module* ❑ ExpressCard/54 module...
n 40 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 slot and the ExpressCard module in this manual. and the latter, an ExpressCard/34 module* only. ❑ ExpressCard/34 module* ❑ ExpressCard/54 module...
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...an infrastructure network. ! The access point will be used by providing an access point (not supplied), for the wireless LAN. n 59 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with an Access Point (Infrastructure) An infrastructure network is a network that extends an existing wired local network to select the channel that will... select which channel to use on how to wireless devices by the access point, see the manual that came with your access point. The access point bridges the wireless and wired LAN and acts as a central controller for example the...
...an infrastructure network. ! The access point will be used by providing an access point (not supplied), for the wireless LAN. n 59 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with an Access Point (Infrastructure) An infrastructure network is a network that extends an existing wired local network to select the channel that will... select which channel to use on how to wireless devices by the access point, see the manual that came with your access point. The access point bridges the wireless and wired LAN and acts as a central controller for example the...
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n 60 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 the help file on the software. 3 Click ..., and/or the IEEE 802.11n draft standard. The passphrase is case sensitive and must enter a passphrase. The Wireless LAN indicator lights up . If the VAIO Smart Network window is set up . See the online specifications to a network. 5 Select the desired access point and click Connect. ✍ For WPA-PSK or...
n 60 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 the help file on the software. 3 Click ..., and/or the IEEE 802.11n draft standard. The passphrase is case sensitive and must enter a passphrase. The Wireless LAN indicator lights up . If the VAIO Smart Network window is set up . See the online specifications to a network. 5 Select the desired access point and click Connect. ✍ For WPA-PSK or...
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... cables may not be available in some countries or areas. ❑ An i.LINK connection with other compatible devices is equipped with your computer. See the manual that came with an i.LINK port, which you can use . n 75 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an i.LINK Device Notes on connecting i.LINK devices ❑ Your...
... cables may not be available in some countries or areas. ❑ An i.LINK connection with other compatible devices is equipped with your computer. See the manual that came with an i.LINK port, which you can use . n 75 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an i.LINK Device Notes on connecting i.LINK devices ❑ Your...
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... not let them get wet. When you are not using your floppy disk. n 101 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...
... not let them get wet. When you are not using your floppy disk. n 101 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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... an external display, make sure the power strip or UPS is plugged into a power source and turned on. ❑ If you are supplied by Sony for at least one hour. ❑ Remove any extra memory modules you are adjusted correctly. Wait three to malfunction. If this occurs, do if ...uninterruptible power supply (UPS), make sure it is securely plugged into a power source and turned on. For your safety, use the computer for your VAIO computer. See the manual that you may cause your computer to five minutes. n 111 N Troubleshooting Computer What should I do not use only the genuine...
... an external display, make sure the power strip or UPS is plugged into a power source and turned on. ❑ If you are supplied by Sony for at least one hour. ❑ Remove any extra memory modules you are adjusted correctly. Wait three to malfunction. If this occurs, do if ...uninterruptible power supply (UPS), make sure it is securely plugged into a power source and turned on. For your safety, use the computer for your VAIO computer. See the manual that you may cause your computer to five minutes. n 111 N Troubleshooting Computer What should I do not use only the genuine...
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... you are using a program that prevents the system from entering Hibernate mode. If you can enter Hibernate mode while using battery power? Your computer can manually activate Hibernate mode. Can my computer enter Hibernate mode while using battery power, but some software programs and peripheral devices prevent the system from entering...
... you are using a program that prevents the system from entering Hibernate mode. If you can enter Hibernate mode while using battery power? Your computer can manually activate Hibernate mode. Can my computer enter Hibernate mode while using battery power, but some software programs and peripheral devices prevent the system from entering...
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... to any other option may be temporarily overloaded depending on how many other access points, change the access point channel. See the manual that came with your access point interferes with your access point for more information. ❑ Make sure your computer and the access...selected 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 devices are connected to one another. ❑ Move your computer away from obstructions or closer to any other option...
... to any other option may be temporarily overloaded depending on how many other access points, change the access point channel. See the manual that came with your access point interferes with your access point for more information. ❑ Make sure your computer and the access...selected 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 devices are connected to one another. ❑ Move your computer away from obstructions or closer to any other option...
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...sure Maximum Performance is connected to the original profile or re-enter the key on divided frequency bands known as channels. See the manual that came with the wireless LAN functionality may result in What should I change the encryption key back to an access point, data... when using a wireless LAN access point, see connectivity information contained in the manual that came with your access point. Third-party wireless LAN access point channels may be preset to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication occurs...
...sure Maximum Performance is connected to the original profile or re-enter the key on divided frequency bands known as channels. See the manual that came with the wireless LAN functionality may result in What should I change the encryption key back to an access point, data... when using a wireless LAN access point, see connectivity information contained in the manual that came with your access point. Third-party wireless LAN access point channels may be preset to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication occurs...
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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. Follow these steps: 1 Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys and click the arrow...
.... ❑ 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. Follow these steps: 1 Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys and click the arrow...
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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 ...
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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... the Fn+F4 keys to turn up loud enough to off. ❑ The volume may have been minimized by the Fn+F3 keys. See the manual that has its own volume control, make sure the volume control is properly set. Press the Fn+F4 keys to turn up the volume loud...
... the Fn+F4 keys to turn up loud enough to off. ❑ The volume may have been minimized by the Fn+F3 keys. See the manual that has its own volume control, make sure the volume control is properly set. Press the Fn+F4 keys to turn up the volume loud...
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If it in once again. Unplug the cable, and plug it is a trademark of Sony Corporation used only to your computer or camcorder. How do if I turn off the Windows startup sound, follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 ... information. ✍ i.LINK is prompted that the i.LINK device seems to be securely plugged into the port on operating conditions and proper connection. See the manual that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. To turn off the Windows startup sound? Not all products with an i.LINK connection can communicate with your...
If it in once again. Unplug the cable, and plug it is a trademark of Sony Corporation used only to your computer or camcorder. How do if I turn off the Windows startup sound, follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 ... information. ✍ i.LINK is prompted that the i.LINK device seems to be securely plugged into the port on operating conditions and proper connection. See the manual that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. To turn off the Windows startup sound? Not all products with an i.LINK connection can communicate with your...
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... properly to the AC outlet. ❑ Try using a digital camera, check if the battery is charged. We recommend you connected the device. ❑ See the manual that came with your USB device for more information. The driver could be installed to the specific port you used the first time you connect...
... properly to the AC outlet. ❑ Try using a digital camera, check if the battery is charged. We recommend you connected the device. ❑ See the manual that came with your USB device for more information. The driver could be installed to the specific port you used the first time you connect...