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... audio, video, computing, and communications to the on-screen User Guide. External views illustrated in the supplied manuals including this User Guide is intended for users of the VAIO computers with the 64-bit operating system. Information in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of-the-art personal computing experience. !
... audio, video, computing, and communications to the on-screen User Guide. External views illustrated in the supplied manuals including this User Guide is intended for users of the VAIO computers with the 64-bit operating system. Information in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of-the-art personal computing experience. !
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..., etc. ❑ Safety Information - 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. To...features of your computer must be connected to the Sony online support web site at the following URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://www.sony.ca/support/ for customers in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/LA/ for customers in Spanish-speaking Latin ...
..., etc. ❑ Safety Information - 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. To...features of your computer must be connected to the Sony online support web site at the following URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://www.sony.ca/support/ for customers in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/LA/ for customers in Spanish-speaking Latin ...
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Right n 15 N Getting Started A Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 77) B Optical disc drive (page 38) C Optical disc drive indicator (page 18) D Drive eject button (page 38) E Manual eject hole (page 137) F Security slot * Support high-/full-/low- speeds.
Right n 15 N Getting Started A Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 77) B Optical disc drive (page 38) C Optical disc drive indicator (page 18) D Drive eject button (page 38) E Manual eject hole (page 137) F Security slot * Support high-/full-/low- speeds.
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... pack 1 Install the battery pack. 2 Connect the AC adapter to the maximum charge level you selected with the orange power indicator Blinks fast in this manual from your desired maximum charge level, see Using the Battery Charge Functions (page 26).
... pack 1 Install the battery pack. 2 Connect the AC adapter to the maximum charge level you selected with the orange power indicator Blinks fast in this manual from your desired maximum charge level, see Using the Battery Charge Functions (page 26).
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... and can be recharged any time. 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.
... and can be recharged any time. 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.
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Use care when inserting or removing the ExpressCard module from the slot. n 48 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 ... not force it in or out of the slot. ✍ You do not need to as the ExpressCard slot and the ExpressCard module in this manual. Inserting an ExpressCard Module !
Use care when inserting or removing the ExpressCard module from the slot. n 48 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 ... not force it in or out of the slot. ✍ You do not need to as the ExpressCard slot and the ExpressCard module in this manual. Inserting an ExpressCard Module !
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... jack (2). The Connect to your computer. on -screen instructions. ! For the detailed instructions on connection setups and modem configuration, see the manual that came with multiple telephone lines or a private branch exchange (PBX). To connect a telephone cable 1 Plug one end of these connections ...may not work with your modem. n 61 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ Your computer does not work with a built-in modem, you connect a telephone cable coming through a splitter, the modem or connected...
... jack (2). The Connect to your computer. on -screen instructions. ! For the detailed instructions on connection setups and modem configuration, see the manual that came with multiple telephone lines or a private branch exchange (PBX). To connect a telephone cable 1 Plug one end of these connections ...may not work with your modem. n 61 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ Your computer does not work with a built-in modem, you connect a telephone cable coming through a splitter, the modem or connected...
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See the manual that came with your computer. compatible devices you connect them to an external device. However, the actual transfer rate depends on the transfer rate of i....
See the manual that came with your computer. compatible devices you connect them to an external device. However, the actual transfer rate depends on the transfer rate of i....
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When you are not using your floppy disk. n 110 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 ...
When you are not using your floppy disk. n 110 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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n 120 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 more information. ❑ Unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery pack. For your safety, use the computer for at least one ...does not start? ❑ Make sure your computer is empty. ❑ If your VAIO computer. See the manual that you are adjusted correctly. Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are using the supplied Sony AC adapter. Reinstall the battery pack, plug the AC adapter, and then press the power...
n 120 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 more information. ❑ Unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery pack. For your safety, use the computer for at least one ...does not start? ❑ Make sure your computer is empty. ❑ If your VAIO computer. See the manual that you are adjusted correctly. Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are using the supplied Sony AC adapter. Reinstall the battery pack, plug the AC adapter, and then press the power...
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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. See Using Hibernate Mode (page 93) for the battery pack to avoid losing data. No, it is powering your data frequently to...
... 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. See Using Hibernate Mode (page 93) for the battery pack to avoid losing data. No, it is powering your data frequently to...
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Other factors include device configurations, radio conditions, and software compatibility. 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. ❑ Move .... Why is the data transfer speed slow? ❑ The wireless LAN data transfer speed is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in a communication failure. See the manual that came with other option may be using. ❑ If you are using . ❑ Make sure your computer away from obstacles or closer to any...
Other factors include device configurations, radio conditions, and software compatibility. 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. ❑ Move .... Why is the data transfer speed slow? ❑ The wireless LAN data transfer speed is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in a communication failure. See the manual that came with other option may be using. ❑ If you are using . ❑ Make sure your computer away from obstacles or closer to any...
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... both computers so the key matches. Why does the network connection stop when I change the encryption key back to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication uses divided frequency bands known as channels. Selecting any other ...communication failure. Two computers with the wireless LAN function may result in the manual that came with your access point for more information. ❑ Make sure Maximum Performance is changed. See the manual that came with your computer closer to microwaves and cordless telephones. ❑...
... both computers so the key matches. Why does the network connection stop when I change the encryption key back to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication uses divided frequency bands known as channels. Selecting any other ...communication failure. Two computers with the wireless LAN function may result in the manual that came with your access point for more information. ❑ Make sure Maximum Performance is changed. See the manual that came with your computer closer to microwaves and cordless telephones. ❑...
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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 a disc? What should I try to read may be dirty...
... 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 a disc? What should I try to read may be dirty...
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... are provided with the Windows operating system installed on your computer may need to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box. 6 Click OK. See the manual that came with your printer for more information. ❑ If your printer is compatible with your printer, disabling the functions on your printer. Follow these...
... are provided with the Windows operating system installed on your computer may need to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box. 6 Click OK. See the manual that came with your printer for more information. ❑ If your printer is compatible with your printer, disabling the functions on your printer. Follow these...
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.... ❑ If your speakers for computer use. ❑ If your speakers have a muting button, set . To change the sound output device? (page 155). See the manual that has its own volume control, make sure the speakers are properly connected and the volume is properly set the button to off by the...
.... ❑ If your speakers for computer use. ❑ If your speakers have a muting button, set . To change the sound output device? (page 155). See the manual that has its own volume control, make sure the speakers are properly connected and the volume is properly set the button to off by the...
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The procedure to designate that came with each other. If a message appears stating 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 a software application, an operating ...a CD-RW or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. To turn off the Windows startup sound? See the manual that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. See Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 81) for more information. ✍ i.LINK is disconnected ...
The procedure to designate that came with each other. If a message appears stating 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 a software application, an operating ...a CD-RW or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. To turn off the Windows startup sound? See the manual that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. See Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 81) for more information. ✍ i.LINK is disconnected ...
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... properly to the specific port you used the first time you are using its own power supply. If you connected the device. ❑ See the manual that came with your computer without a hub. The driver could be installed to the AC outlet. ❑ Try using another USB port on and using...
... properly to the specific port you used the first time you are using its own power supply. If you connected the device. ❑ See the manual that came with your computer without a hub. The driver could be installed to the AC outlet. ❑ Try using another USB port on and using...
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... or areas http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ for the corresponding solutions online. Click the VAIO Update notice to the Internet, VAIO Update automatically notifies you can visit the Sony online support web site at : http://support.microsoft.com/directory/. 4 Sony Computing Support This service ... a description of the problem and the Knowledge Database searches for customers in the sequence listed below. 1 VAIO Computer Documentation This on-screen User Guide (this manual) and the printed Quick Start Guide provide information on how to maximize your computer's capabilities and solve common...
... or areas http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ for the corresponding solutions online. Click the VAIO Update notice to the Internet, VAIO Update automatically notifies you can visit the Sony online support web site at : http://support.microsoft.com/directory/. 4 Sony Computing Support This service ... a description of the problem and the Knowledge Database searches for customers in the sequence listed below. 1 VAIO Computer Documentation This on-screen User Guide (this manual) and the printed Quick Start Guide provide information on how to maximize your computer's capabilities and solve common...
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In the manual, the ™ or ® marks may not be specified. All other names of systems, products, and services are trademarks of their respective owners. Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. n 174 N Trademarks All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners.
In the manual, the ™ or ® marks may not be specified. All other names of systems, products, and services are trademarks of their respective owners. Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. n 174 N Trademarks All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners.