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...includes information about the software programs included with your computer. To access this manual) - Contains features of your entire hard disk drive to All Programs, and click VAIO Support Central. 2 Click VAIO Documentation. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Guide. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Guide (Selected models only...guide: 1 Click Start, point to the Sony online support Web site at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA, at http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in Canada, at http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Latin American countries or ...
...includes information about the software programs included with your computer. To access this manual) - Contains features of your entire hard disk drive to All Programs, and click VAIO Support Central. 2 Click VAIO Documentation. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Guide. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Guide (Selected models only...guide: 1 Click Start, point to the Sony online support Web site at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA, at http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in Canada, at http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Latin American countries or ...
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Please note that the illustrations in speakers F Keyboard (page 27) G Touch pad (page 29) H Fingerprint sensor* (page 114) * On selected models only. Front A Built-in MOTION EYE camera* (page 31) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator* (page 17) C Built-in microphone (monaural)* D LCD screen (page 156) E Built-in this manual may not necessarily apply to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. ! n 11 N Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to your model.
Please note that the illustrations in speakers F Keyboard (page 27) G Touch pad (page 29) H Fingerprint sensor* (page 114) * On selected models only. Front A Built-in MOTION EYE camera* (page 31) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator* (page 17) C Built-in microphone (monaural)* D LCD screen (page 156) E Built-in this manual may not necessarily apply to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. ! n 11 N Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to your model.
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Right n 14 N Getting Started A Optical disc drive (page 32) B Optical disc drive indicator (page 17) C Manual eject hole (page 193) D Drive eject button (page 32) E ExpressCard™/34 slot*1 (page 46) F Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports*2 (page 95) G Network (Ethernet) port (page 101) H Modem port (page 58) I WWAN antenna*3 (page 59) *1 Referred to as the ExpressCard slot hereinafter. *2 Supports high-/full-/low- speeds. *3 On selected models only.
Right n 14 N Getting Started A Optical disc drive (page 32) B Optical disc drive indicator (page 17) C Manual eject hole (page 193) D Drive eject button (page 32) E ExpressCard™/34 slot*1 (page 46) F Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports*2 (page 95) G Network (Ethernet) port (page 101) H Modem port (page 58) I WWAN antenna*3 (page 59) *1 Referred to as the ExpressCard slot hereinafter. *2 Supports high-/full-/low- speeds. *3 On selected models only.
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The battery pack supplied with your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as a power source. The battery indicator light is on while you should save your computer and install a fully charged battery ...
The battery pack supplied with your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as a power source. The battery indicator light is on while you should save your computer and install a fully charged battery ...
User Guide
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... you have difficulty inserting a PC Card, check that a device connected to your system to Normal mode from Standby mode or Hibernate mode. n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! Restart your system is not recognized. If an "!" Insert the PC Card slot protector to insert the PC Card slot protector into the slot... card is inserted, your computer. It may damage the connector pins. Make sure you remove the card before the computer enters Hibernate mode. See the manual that you use the most recent software driver provided by the PC Card manufacturer.
... you have difficulty inserting a PC Card, check that a device connected to your system to Normal mode from Standby mode or Hibernate mode. n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! Restart your system is not recognized. If an "!" Insert the PC Card slot protector to insert the PC Card slot protector into the slot... card is inserted, your computer. It may damage the connector pins. Make sure you remove the card before the computer enters Hibernate mode. See the manual that you use the most recent software driver provided by the PC Card manufacturer.
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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. n 66 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with your access point. For details on how to select the channel that will select which channel to wireless devices by ...providing an access point, for the Wireless LAN. The access point will be used by the access point, see the manual that came with an...
The access point bridges the wireless and wired LAN and acts as a central controller for example the Sony Access Point. n 66 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with your access point. For details on how to select the channel that will select which channel to wireless devices by ...providing an access point, for the Wireless LAN. The access point will be used by the access point, see the manual that came with an...
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...indicator lights up . On models that came with your access point for more information. 2 Turn on the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch. See the manual that support the Bluetooth functionality* and/or the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard*, double-click ( / ) on -screen instructions. * See the online ...5 Click Network Connections. 6 In the right panel under LAN or High-Speed Internet, double-click Wireless Network Connection. n 67 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to a wireless network 1 Make sure an access point is set up . Select your model supports the Bluetooth functionality and/or the...
...indicator lights up . On models that came with your access point for more information. 2 Turn on the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch. See the manual that support the Bluetooth functionality* and/or the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard*, double-click ( / ) on -screen instructions. * See the online ...5 Click Network Connections. 6 In the right panel under LAN or High-Speed Internet, double-click Wireless Network Connection. n 67 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to a wireless network 1 Make sure an access point is set up . Select your model supports the Bluetooth functionality and/or the...
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... on the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window. Turning off the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch. ! n 68 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to a wireless network (models with the Wireless Setup Utility software only) Use the Wireless Setup Utility software to guide you through... the set up. The WIRELESS LAN indicator lights up. See the manual that support the Bluetooth functionality* and/or the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard*, double-click ( / ) on -screen instructions. * See the online...
... on the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window. Turning off the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch. ! n 68 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to a wireless network (models with the Wireless Setup Utility software only) Use the Wireless Setup Utility software to guide you through... the set up. The WIRELESS LAN indicator lights up. See the manual that support the Bluetooth functionality* and/or the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard*, double-click ( / ) on -screen instructions. * See the online...
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... icon appears 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 volume buttons for example Windows Messenger. n 74 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Headset The Bluetooth headset is established. 7 Enter "0000" for Bluetooth devices in...
... icon appears 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 volume buttons for example Windows Messenger. n 74 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Headset The Bluetooth headset is established. 7 Enter "0000" for Bluetooth devices in...
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...(for example, an HDD or a CDRW 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 use to connect to... an i.LINK device such as a digital video camcorder or to connect two VAIO computers in order to copy, delete or edit files. ❑ The i.LINK port on your ...the following part numbers: VMC-IL4415 (a 1.5 meter cable with a 4-pin connector at each end) and VMC-IL4408 Series (a 0.8 meter cable with a 4pin connector at each end). ❑ The optional i.LINK cables may not be ...
...(for example, an HDD or a CDRW 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 use to connect to... an i.LINK device such as a digital video camcorder or to connect two VAIO computers in order to copy, delete or edit files. ❑ The i.LINK port on your ...the following part numbers: VMC-IL4415 (a 1.5 meter cable with a 4-pin connector at each end) and VMC-IL4408 Series (a 0.8 meter cable with a 4pin connector at each end). ❑ The optional i.LINK cables may not be ...
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... finger of which fingerprint you want to enroll. 9 Swipe the finger across the fingerprint sensor four times to try manual mode enrollment. n 118 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer 7 Swipe your finger across the fingerprint sensor three times. 10 Click Finish. ✍ To enroll more fingerprints..., repeat steps 7 and 8 above , click Manual mode and follow the on-screen instructions to perform a swipe test, and then click ...
... finger of which fingerprint you want to enroll. 9 Swipe the finger across the fingerprint sensor four times to try manual mode enrollment. n 118 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer 7 Swipe your finger across the fingerprint sensor three times. 10 Click Finish. ✍ To enroll more fingerprints..., repeat steps 7 and 8 above , click Manual mode and follow the on-screen instructions to perform a swipe test, and then click ...
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... label is extremely dirty, wipe it may make sure that the label is properly affixed. 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 any liquid. Do not...
... label is extremely dirty, wipe it may make sure that the label is properly affixed. 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 any liquid. Do not...
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... extra memory modules you may cause your computer to malfunction. Wait three to turn on . ❑ If you are using the supplied Sony AC adapter. Reattach the AC adapter and reinstall the battery pack, and press the power button to five minutes. Make sure the brightness ...N Troubleshooting Computer What should I do not use only genuine Sony rechargeable battery packs and AC adapter, which are adjusted correctly. If this occurs, do if my computer does not start? ❑ Make sure your VAIO computer. See the manual that you are using an external display, make sure the ...
... extra memory modules you may cause your computer to malfunction. Wait three to turn on . ❑ If you are using the supplied Sony AC adapter. Reattach the AC adapter and reinstall the battery pack, and press the power button to five minutes. Make sure the brightness ...N Troubleshooting Computer What should I do not use only genuine Sony rechargeable battery packs and AC adapter, which are adjusted correctly. If this occurs, do if my computer does not start? ❑ Make sure your VAIO computer. See the manual that you are using an external display, make sure the ...
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... Start and then Control Panel. 2 Click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click Power Options. If you can enter Hibernate mode while using battery power? Your computer can manually activate Hibernate mode. The Power Options Properties window appears. 4 Select the Hibernate tab. 5 Click to check the box next to enable Hibernate mode. Why doesn...
... Start and then Control Panel. 2 Click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click Power Options. If you can enter Hibernate mode while using battery power? Your computer can manually activate Hibernate mode. The Power Options Properties window appears. 4 Select the Hibernate tab. 5 Click to check the box next to enable Hibernate mode. Why doesn...
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... point is selected. ❑ Make sure the encryption key is correct. What should I cannot access the Internet? ❑ Check the access point settings. See the manual that your computer is affected by distance and obstructions. You may need to move your computer away from obstructions or closer to any access point...
... point is selected. ❑ Make sure the encryption key is correct. What should I cannot access the Internet? ❑ Check the access point settings. See the manual that your computer is affected by distance and obstructions. You may need to move your computer away from obstructions or closer to any access point...
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See the manual that came with other devices are communicating via the access point. ❑ If your access point interferes with your computer is connected to the access ... by distance and obstructions between devices and access points. How do I avoid data transfer interruptions? ❑ When your access point for more information. See the manual that came with your computer closer to an access point, data transfer interruptions may occur when using a wireless LAN access point, the device may be...
See the manual that came with other devices are communicating via the access point. ❑ If your access point interferes with your computer is connected to the access ... by distance and obstructions between devices and access points. How do I avoid data transfer interruptions? ❑ When your access point for more information. See the manual that came with your computer closer to an access point, data transfer interruptions may occur when using a wireless LAN access point, the device may be...
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... your access point. n 188 N Troubleshooting What are using a wireless LAN access point, see connectivity information contained in the manual that came with built-in wireless LAN may be preset to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication occurs on both computers so the key matches...
... your access point. n 188 N Troubleshooting What are using a wireless LAN access point, see connectivity information contained in the manual that came with built-in wireless LAN may be preset to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication occurs on both computers so the key matches...
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... is already communicating with another Bluetooth device, it may not be found or it may not appear in a power saving mode. See the other device's manual for more information on the Bluetooth utility software. Then, check if proper security modes are within 33 feet (10 meters) of the device with which...
... is already communicating with another Bluetooth device, it may not be found or it may not appear in a power saving mode. See the other device's manual for more information on the Bluetooth utility software. Then, check if proper security modes are within 33 feet (10 meters) of the device with which...
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... level button. 4 Click OK. ❑ The data transfer distance can be able to communicate with your computer and Bluetooth devices closer to each other device's manual for the Bluetooth security level on the operating system or the software in use. n 190 N Troubleshooting What should I do if other Bluetooth devices cannot connect...
... level button. 4 Click OK. ❑ The data transfer distance can be able to communicate with your computer and Bluetooth devices closer to each other device's manual for the Bluetooth security level on the operating system or the software in use. n 190 N Troubleshooting What should I do if other Bluetooth devices cannot connect...
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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 near the drive eject button. ❑ Try restarting your computer is trying to read may be dirty or damaged. What should I try to...
... . ❑ 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 near the drive eject button. ❑ Try restarting your computer is trying to read may be dirty or damaged. What should I try to...