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.... ❑ Safety Information - Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to the on-screen User Guide. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to read on your computer. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this...
.... ❑ Safety Information - Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to the on-screen User Guide. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to read on your computer. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this...
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...sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA, http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in Canada, http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish speaking Latin American countries or areas, or http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in Brazil. ❑ VAIO Recovery Guide - To access this manual...) - Contains features of your computer. The online Specifications describe the hardware and software configuration of your VAIO computer. n7 N Before...
...sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA, http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in Canada, http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish speaking Latin American countries or areas, or http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in Brazil. ❑ VAIO Recovery Guide - To access this manual...) - Contains features of your computer. The online Specifications describe the hardware and software configuration of your VAIO computer. n7 N Before...
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To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Guide. n8 N Before Use ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Guide (Selected models only) - Provides information about setting up Bluetooth, wireless LAN, and wireless WAN functionalities.
To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Guide. n8 N Before Use ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Guide (Selected models only) - Provides information about setting up Bluetooth, wireless LAN, and wireless WAN functionalities.
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...and Support is easy to find the answers you might find the on how to other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your VAIO computer. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to back up and restore your operating system, system software, and ...Internet sites you need. To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Manuals & Specifications Here you will find interesting and useful. Run utilities that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing, and access to wireless tutorials. ❑ Security Keep your ...
...and Support is easy to find the answers you might find the on how to other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your VAIO computer. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to back up and restore your operating system, system software, and ...Internet sites you need. To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Manuals & Specifications Here you will find interesting and useful. Run utilities that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing, and access to wireless tutorials. ❑ Security Keep your ...
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Please note that the illustrations in speakers (stereo) F Keyboard (page 29) G Touch pad (page 31) H Fingerprint sensor* (page 116) * On selected models only. Front A Built-in MOTION EYE camera* (page 33) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator* (page 19) C Built-in microphone (monaural)* D LCD screen (page 168) E Built-in this manual may not necessarily apply to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. ! n 13 N Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to your model.
Please note that the illustrations in speakers (stereo) F Keyboard (page 29) G Touch pad (page 31) H Fingerprint sensor* (page 116) * On selected models only. Front A Built-in MOTION EYE camera* (page 33) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator* (page 19) C Built-in microphone (monaural)* D LCD screen (page 168) E Built-in this manual may not necessarily apply to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. ! n 13 N Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to your model.
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speeds. *3 On selected models only. Right n 16 N Getting Started A Optical disc drive (page 34) B Optical disc drive indicator (page 19) C Manual eject hole (page 204) D Drive eject button (page 34) E ExpressCard™/34 slot*1 (page 47) F Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports*2 (page 95) G Network (Ethernet) port (page 101) H Modem port (page 60) I WWAN antenna*3 (page 61) *1 Referred to as the ExpressCard slot hereinafter. *2 Supports high-/full-/low-
speeds. *3 On selected models only. Right n 16 N Getting Started A Optical disc drive (page 34) B Optical disc drive indicator (page 19) C Manual eject hole (page 204) D Drive eject button (page 34) E ExpressCard™/34 slot*1 (page 47) F Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports*2 (page 95) G Network (Ethernet) port (page 101) H Modem port (page 60) I WWAN antenna*3 (page 61) *1 Referred to as the ExpressCard slot hereinafter. *2 Supports high-/full-/low-
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... life. When battery life is low. Going back to AC power. The battery pack continues to charge 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 are using battery power, you use the battery pack...
... life. When battery life is low. Going back to AC power. The battery pack continues to charge 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 are using battery power, you use the battery pack...
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... that a device connected to your system is inserted, your computer may damage the connector pins. It may not enter Hibernate mode. See the manual that you have difficulty inserting a PC Card, check that came with your computer, make sure to Normal mode from Sleep mode or Hibernate mode...PC Card into the slot. ✍ Some devices may enter Sleep mode. Before moving your PC Card for more information. n 45 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! Restarting will restore the original state of your system to protect against debris entering the slot when not using a PC Card. Restart your ...
... that a device connected to your system is inserted, your computer may damage the connector pins. It may not enter Hibernate mode. See the manual that you have difficulty inserting a PC Card, check that came with your computer, make sure to Normal mode from Sleep mode or Hibernate mode...PC Card into the slot. ✍ Some devices may enter Sleep mode. Before moving your PC Card for more information. n 45 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! Restarting will restore the original state of your system to protect against debris entering the slot when not using a PC Card. Restart your ...
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... by the access point, see the manual that extends an existing wired local network to use on how to select the channel that will select which channel to wireless devices by providing an access point (not supplied), for the wireless LAN. n 66 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with an Access Point (Infrastructure... reception from multiple wireless devices within a specific range. The access point bridges the wireless and wired LAN and acts as a central controller for example the Sony Access Point.
... by the access point, see the manual that extends an existing wired local network to use on how to select the channel that will select which channel to wireless devices by providing an access point (not supplied), for the wireless LAN. n 66 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with an Access Point (Infrastructure... reception from multiple wireless devices within a specific range. The access point bridges the wireless and wired LAN and acts as a central controller for example the Sony Access Point.
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... the online Specifications to see whether your access point for more information. 2 Turn on the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window. See the manual that support the Bluetooth functionality* and/or the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard*, double-click ( / ) on the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch. To disconnect from a wireless...-PSK or WPA2-PSK authentication, you must enter a network key of 8 to a wireless network 1 Make sure an access point is set up . n 67 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to 64 alphanumeric characters long.
... the online Specifications to see whether your access point for more information. 2 Turn on the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window. See the manual that support the Bluetooth functionality* and/or the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard*, double-click ( / ) on the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch. To disconnect from a wireless...-PSK or WPA2-PSK authentication, you must enter a network key of 8 to a wireless network 1 Make sure an access point is set up . n 67 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to 64 alphanumeric characters long.
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...appear, click New Connection. The headset 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 headset power button for at least five seconds until the indicator light blinks in range... and lists available devices, if any. 6 Select the device name for your Bluetooth headset. n 73 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Headset The Bluetooth headset (not supplied) will come in the Bluetooth Settings window. 9 Right-click the icon and select ...
...appear, click New Connection. The headset 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 headset power button for at least five seconds until the indicator light blinks in range... and lists available devices, if any. 6 Select the device name for your Bluetooth headset. n 73 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Headset The Bluetooth headset (not supplied) will come in the Bluetooth Settings window. 9 Right-click the icon and select ...
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... software applications, operating system, and i.LINK-compatible devices you use to connect to an i.LINK device such as a digital video camcorder or to connect two VAIO computers in order to 400 Mbps; however, the actual transfer rate depends on the transfer rate of the external device. ❑ The optional i.LINK cables... OS compatibility of your residency. ❑ An i.LINK connection with other compatible devices is equipped with an i.LINK port, which you can use . See the manual that came with your software for example, an HDD or a CD-
... software applications, operating system, and i.LINK-compatible devices you use to connect to an i.LINK device such as a digital video camcorder or to connect two VAIO computers in order to 400 Mbps; however, the actual transfer rate depends on the transfer rate of the external device. ❑ The optional i.LINK cables... OS compatibility of your residency. ❑ An i.LINK connection with other compatible devices is equipped with an i.LINK port, which you can use . See the manual that came with your software for example, an HDD or a CD-
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n 173 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 ...
n 173 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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...press the power button to turn on your computer. ❑ Condensation may have installed since purchase. ❑ Check that you are supplied by Sony for your computer to five minutes. If this occurs, do if my computer does not start? ❑ Make sure your computer is plugged... you are adjusted correctly. n 182 N Troubleshooting Computer What should I do not use only genuine Sony rechargeable battery packs and AC adapter, which are using the supplied Sony AC adapter. See the manual that came with your display for at least one hour. ❑ Remove any extra memory modules ...
...press the power button to turn on your computer. ❑ Condensation may have installed since purchase. ❑ Check that you are supplied by Sony for your computer to five minutes. If this occurs, do if my computer does not start? ❑ Make sure your computer is plugged... you are adjusted correctly. n 182 N Troubleshooting Computer What should I do not use only genuine Sony rechargeable battery packs and AC adapter, which are using the supplied Sony AC adapter. See the manual that came with your display for at least one hour. ❑ Remove any extra memory modules ...
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... warm? See Using Hibernate Mode (page 153) for the battery pack to be concerned that prevents the system from entering Hibernate mode. Your computer can manually activate Hibernate mode. No, it is powering your data frequently to avoid losing data.
... warm? See Using Hibernate Mode (page 153) for the battery pack to be concerned that prevents the system from entering Hibernate mode. Your computer can manually activate Hibernate mode. No, it is powering your data frequently to avoid losing data.
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Follow the steps in the Power Options window. 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. ... a communication failure. n 198 N Troubleshooting What should I do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point? (page 197) to change the settings. See the manual that came with other option may result in What should I do if I cannot access the Internet? ❑ Check the access point settings. Selecting any access...
Follow the steps in the Power Options window. 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. ... a communication failure. n 198 N Troubleshooting What should I do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point? (page 197) to change the settings. See the manual that came with other option may result in What should I do if I cannot access the Internet? ❑ Check the access point settings. Selecting any access...
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... preset to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication occurs on both computers so the key matches. What are using large files or if the computer is in the Power Options window. See the manual that came with your access... I do I avoid data transfer interruptions? ❑ When your computer is connected to an access point, data transfer interruptions may result in the manual that came with your computer closer to the access point. ❑ Make sure the access point connection is intact. ❑ Change the access...
... preset to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication occurs on both computers so the key matches. What are using large files or if the computer is in the Power Options window. See the manual that came with your access... I do I avoid data transfer interruptions? ❑ When your computer is connected to an access point, data transfer interruptions may result in the manual that came with your computer closer to the access point. ❑ Make sure the access point connection is intact. ❑ Change the access...
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For details on the security modes, see Communicating with your computer. ❑ To allow other device's manual for more information on the Bluetooth Device window, see the help file on the Bluetooth utility software. n 200 N Troubleshooting Bluetooth Technology What should I do if I ...
For details on the security modes, see Communicating with your computer. ❑ To allow other device's manual for more information on the Bluetooth Device window, see the help file on the Bluetooth utility software. n 200 N Troubleshooting Bluetooth Technology What should I do if I ...
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... Low is on the taskbar. 2 Select Options from other devices. n 201 N Troubleshooting What should I do if other Bluetooth devices cannot connect to each other device's manual for the Bluetooth security level on the operating system or the software in use. To enable Bluetooth device connections, follow these steps: 1 Right-click the...
... Low is on the taskbar. 2 Select Options from other devices. n 201 N Troubleshooting What should I do if other Bluetooth devices cannot connect to each other device's manual for the Bluetooth security level on the operating system or the software in use. To enable Bluetooth device connections, follow these steps: 1 Right-click the...
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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 on how to clean it. What should I try to read may be...
... . ❑ 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 on how to clean it. What should I try to read may be...