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Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read 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 connections, setting up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations...
Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read 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 connections, setting up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations...
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... guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Guide. Provides information about the software programs included with your entire hard disk drive to the Sony online support Web site at: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA, http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in Canada, http://esupport...
... guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Guide. Provides information about the software programs included with your entire hard disk drive to the Sony online support Web site at: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA, http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in Canada, http://esupport...
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n8 N Before Use ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Guide (Selected models only) - To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Guide. Provides information about setting up Bluetooth, wireless LAN, and wireless WAN functionalities.
n8 N Before Use ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Guide (Selected models only) - To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Guide. Provides information about setting up Bluetooth, wireless LAN, and wireless WAN functionalities.
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... with updates and maintenance programs from the following categories to find interesting and useful. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your personal data. ❑ Wireless & Network Learn about wireless...❑ Manuals & Specifications Here you need. n9 N Before Use Help and Support Help and Support is easy to access and provides a single location for information and technical assistance for your computer. ❑ VAIO Support Access interactive help in the form of VAIO tutorials, an...
... with updates and maintenance programs from the following categories to find interesting and useful. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your personal data. ❑ Wireless & Network Learn about wireless...❑ Manuals & Specifications Here you need. n9 N Before Use Help and Support Help and Support is easy to access and provides a single location for information and technical assistance for your computer. ❑ VAIO Support Access interactive help in the form of VAIO tutorials, an...
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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. ! 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. n 13 N Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to your model.
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. ! 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. 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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... of data, you are using battery power, you use the battery pack as Sleep or Hibernate. Keep the battery pack in your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as a power source.
... of data, you are using battery power, you use the battery pack as Sleep or Hibernate. Keep the battery pack in your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as a power source.
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See the manual that a device connected to your computer, make sure to correct the problem. Restarting will restore the original state of your PC Card for more information. ... to protect against debris entering the slot when not using a PC Card. Restart your computer may find that came with your computer. n 45 N Using Your VAIO Computer !
See the manual that a device connected to your computer, make sure to correct the problem. Restarting will restore the original state of your PC Card for more information. ... to protect against debris entering the slot when not using a PC Card. Restart your computer may find that came with your computer. n 45 N Using Your VAIO Computer !
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...access point will select which channel to use on how to select the channel that will be used by the access point, see the manual that extends an existing wired local network to wireless devices by providing an access point (not supplied), for the wireless LAN. For details ...on an infrastructure network. ! 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 an Access Point (Infrastructure) An infrastructure network is a network that came with your access point.
...access point will select which channel to use on how to select the channel that will be used by the access point, see the manual that extends an existing wired local network to wireless devices by providing an access point (not supplied), for the wireless LAN. For details ...on an infrastructure network. ! 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 an Access Point (Infrastructure) An infrastructure network is a network that came with your 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. Turning off the WIRELESS...
... 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. Turning off the WIRELESS...
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... in the Bluetooth Settings window. 9 Right-click the icon and select Connect from the menu. For details on using instant messaging software. 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...
... in the Bluetooth Settings window. 9 Right-click the icon and select Connect from the menu. For details on using instant messaging software. 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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...LINK cables may not be available, depending on the country or area of your residency. ❑ An i.LINK connection with your computer. See the manual that came with other compatible devices is equipped with an i.LINK port, which you connect them to 400 Mbps; n 99 N Using Peripheral Devices ... 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 copy, delete or edit files. ❑ The i.LINK port on your computer does not supply power to external devices generally...
...LINK cables may not be available, depending on the country or area of your residency. ❑ An i.LINK connection with your computer. See the manual that came with other compatible devices is equipped with an i.LINK port, which you connect them to 400 Mbps; n 99 N Using Peripheral Devices ... 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 copy, delete or edit files. ❑ The i.LINK port on your computer does not supply power to external devices generally...
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... you are not using your floppy disk, always remove it from any liquid. 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...
... you are not using your floppy disk, always remove it from any liquid. 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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... the power button to turn on your computer. ❑ Condensation may have installed since purchase. ❑ Check that you are supplied by Sony 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 and turned on. ❑ If you are adjusted correctly. See the manual that came with your display for at least one hour. ...
... the power button to turn on your computer. ❑ Condensation may have installed since purchase. ❑ Check that you are supplied by Sony 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 and turned on. ❑ If you are adjusted correctly. See the manual that came with your display for at least one hour. ...
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... system from entering Hibernate mode, save your computer. See Using Hibernate Mode (page 153) for the battery pack to avoid losing data. Your computer can manually activate Hibernate mode. Can my computer enter Hibernate mode while using a program that the installed battery pack is powering your data frequently to be concerned...
... system from entering Hibernate mode, save your computer. See Using Hibernate Mode (page 153) for the battery pack to avoid losing data. Your computer can manually activate Hibernate mode. Can my computer enter Hibernate mode while using a program that the installed battery pack is powering your data frequently to be concerned...
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... to a wireless LAN access point? (page 197) to change the settings. Follow the steps in the Power Options window. See the manual that came with other access points, change the access point channel. Selecting any other option may result in a communication failure. Selecting any... 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 your access point for more information. ❑ Make sure Maximum Performance is selected for Internet access. ❑ Make sure Maximum ...
... to a wireless LAN access point? (page 197) to change the settings. Follow the steps in the Power Options window. See the manual that came with other access points, change the access point channel. Selecting any other option may result in a communication failure. Selecting any... 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 your access point for more information. ❑ Make sure Maximum Performance is selected for Internet access. ❑ Make sure Maximum ...
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Selecting any other option may be preset to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication occurs on both computers so the key matches. Two computers with your computer closer to ... result in wireless LAN may lose a peer-to the original profile or re-enter the key on divided frequency bands known as channels. See the manual that came with your computer is connected to an access point, data transfer interruptions 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 communication occurs on both computers so the key matches. Two computers with your computer closer to ... result in wireless LAN may lose a peer-to the original profile or re-enter the key on divided frequency bands known as channels. See the manual that came with your computer is connected to an access point, data transfer interruptions may occur when using a wireless LAN access point, see connectivity information...
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... icon on the WIRELESS switch. ❑ You cannot use the Bluetooth functionality when your computer. ❑ To allow other Bluetooth devices? See the other device's manual for more information on the Bluetooth Device window, see the help file on the Security tab. For more information. ❑ If the device with which...
... icon on the WIRELESS switch. ❑ You cannot use the Bluetooth functionality when your computer. ❑ To allow other Bluetooth devices? See the other device's manual for more information on the Bluetooth Device window, see the help file on the Security tab. For more information. ❑ If 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 Security tab. n 201 N Troubleshooting What should I do if other Bluetooth devices cannot connect to my computer? ❑ Make...
... 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 Security tab. n 201 N Troubleshooting What should I do if other Bluetooth devices cannot connect to my computer? ❑ Make...
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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 a disc? n 204 N Troubleshooting Optical Discs Why does my computer...
... . ❑ 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 a disc? n 204 N Troubleshooting Optical Discs Why does my computer...