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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 Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of your computer. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those of -the-art personal computing experience. !
External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on-screen User Guide. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of your computer. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those of -the-art personal computing experience. !
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...URLs: http://esupport.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 http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in this manual by clicking their... respective URLs beginning with http://, your computer, as well as information on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. n9...
...URLs: http://esupport.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 http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in this manual by clicking their... respective URLs beginning with http://, your computer, as well as information on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. n9...
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The appearance of your computer may also vary in some countries or areas. It may be different from those illustrated in this manual due to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. ! n 15 N Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to variations in specifications.
The appearance of your computer may also vary in some countries or areas. It may be different from those illustrated in this manual due to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. ! n 15 N Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to variations in specifications.
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Right n 19 N Getting Started A Optical disc drive*1 (page 40) B Manual eject hole*1 (page 200) C Optical disc drive indicator*1 (page 22) D Substitute drive eject button*1 (page 40) E Monitor port (page 92) F Power button/Power indicator (page 22) G Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port*2 *3 (page 104) *1 On selected models only. *2 Supports high-/full-/low- speeds. *3 On models without a built-in optical disc drive.
Right n 19 N Getting Started A Optical disc drive*1 (page 40) B Manual eject hole*1 (page 200) C Optical disc drive indicator*1 (page 22) D Substitute drive eject button*1 (page 40) E Monitor port (page 92) F Power button/Power indicator (page 22) G Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port*2 *3 (page 104) *1 On selected models only. *2 Supports high-/full-/low- speeds. *3 On models without a built-in optical disc drive.
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Charge indicator status Lit in orange Blinks along with the green power indicator Blinks along with the orange power indicator Blinks fast in this manual from your desired maximum charge level, see Using the Battery Charge Functions (page 29). Charge the battery pack as described in orange Meaning The battery ...
Charge indicator status Lit in orange Blinks along with the green power indicator Blinks along with the orange power indicator Blinks fast in this manual from your desired maximum charge level, see Using the Battery Charge Functions (page 29). Charge the battery pack as described in orange Meaning The battery ...
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The battery pack continues to recharge the battery pack or shut down your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. While some software applications or peripheral devices are using battery power, you should either connect the ...
The battery pack continues to recharge the battery pack or shut down your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. While some software applications or peripheral devices are using battery power, you should either connect the ...
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n 49 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the ExpressCard Module Your computer is equipped with either an ExpressCard/34 (34 mm wide) or ExpressCard/54 (54 mm wide) module* as ...* ❑ ExpressCard/54 module* Your computer is equipped with an ExpressCard/34 slot*. * Referred to as the ExpressCard slot and the ExpressCard module in this manual.
n 49 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the ExpressCard Module Your computer is equipped with either an ExpressCard/34 (34 mm wide) or ExpressCard/54 (54 mm wide) module* as ...* ❑ ExpressCard/54 module* Your computer is equipped with an ExpressCard/34 slot*. * Referred to as the ExpressCard slot and the ExpressCard module in this manual.
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To find out whether your computer is equipped with a built-in modem, see the manual that came with your modem. If you connect a telephone cable coming through a splitter, the modem or connected device may not work properly. To connect a telephone ... set up a dial-up Internet Connection Before you can connect to the Internet, you need to connect your computer for Internet connection. n 63 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Internet Your computer may be connected to a coin-operated telephone, and may not work with multiple telephone lines or a private branch exchange...
To find out whether your computer is equipped with a built-in modem, see the manual that came with your modem. If you connect a telephone cable coming through a splitter, the modem or connected device may not work properly. To connect a telephone ... set up a dial-up Internet Connection Before you can connect to the Internet, you need to connect your computer for Internet connection. n 63 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Internet Your computer may be connected to a coin-operated telephone, and may not work with multiple telephone lines or a private branch exchange...
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... disc drive for the detailed instructions on connecting the USB cable to connect an external optical disc drive (not supplied) for disc operations. See the manual that came with a built-in optical disc drive, you launch any preinstalled disc operation program. To connect an optical disc drive 1 Choose the USB port...
... disc drive for the detailed instructions on connecting the USB cable to connect an external optical disc drive (not supplied) for disc operations. See the manual that came with a built-in optical disc drive, you launch any preinstalled disc operation program. To connect an optical disc drive 1 Choose the USB port...
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The HDMI cable carries both video and audio signals. n 97 N Using Peripheral Devices ! Always use . If a device driver other than the one provided by Sony for updates. ✍ See the manual that came with your TV for more information on installation and use the device driver provided by Sony is used, the image will not be displayed and the audio will not be heard.
The HDMI cable carries both video and audio signals. n 97 N Using Peripheral Devices ! Always use . If a device driver other than the one provided by Sony for updates. ✍ See the manual that came with your TV for more information on installation and use the device driver provided by Sony is used, the image will not be displayed and the audio will not be heard.
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... supply power to 400 Mbps. If the external device requires external power, be available depending on your computer. compatible devices you can use . See the manual that came with other compatible devices is equipped with an i.LINK port, which you use to connect an i.LINK device, such as a digital video camcorder...
... supply power to 400 Mbps. If the external device requires external power, be available depending on your computer. compatible devices you can use . See the manual that came with other compatible devices is equipped with an i.LINK port, which you use to connect an i.LINK device, such as a digital video camcorder...
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... and cause a malfunction or damage your floppy disk, always remove it from any liquid. n 166 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...
... and cause a malfunction or damage your floppy disk, always remove it from any liquid. n 166 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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... supply (UPS), make sure it is plugged into a power source and turned on. See the manual that you are using the supplied Sony AC adapter. n 176 N Troubleshooting Computer What should I do not use only the genuine Sony rechargeable battery pack and AC adapter, which are adjusted correctly. If this occurs, do if my... your safety, use the computer for your computer to five minutes. Wait three to malfunction. Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are supplied by Sony for at least one hour. ❑ Remove any extra memory modules you may cause your...
... supply (UPS), make sure it is plugged into a power source and turned on. See the manual that you are using the supplied Sony AC adapter. n 176 N Troubleshooting Computer What should I do not use only the genuine Sony rechargeable battery pack and AC adapter, which are adjusted correctly. If this occurs, do if my... your safety, use the computer for your computer to five minutes. Wait three to malfunction. Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are supplied by Sony for at least one hour. ❑ Remove any extra memory modules you may cause your...
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... Should I be warm when it is normal for information on how you are using a program that the installed battery pack is warm? Your computer can manually activate Hibernate mode. See Using Hibernate Mode (page 147) for the battery pack to avoid losing data.
... Should I be warm when it is normal for information on how you are using a program that the installed battery pack is warm? Your computer can manually activate Hibernate mode. See Using Hibernate Mode (page 147) for the battery pack to avoid losing data.
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...Selecting any other option may result in What should I cannot access the Internet? ❑ Check the access point settings. See the manual that came with other devices are connected to one another. ❑ Move your computer away from obstacles or closer to any access ...data transfer speed is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in the Power Options window. Follow the steps in a communication failure. See the manual that came with your access point for more information. ❑ Make sure Maximum Performance is affected by distance and obstructions between devices...
...Selecting any other option may result in What should I cannot access the Internet? ❑ Check the access point settings. See the manual that came with other devices are connected to one another. ❑ Move your computer away from obstacles or closer to any access ...data transfer speed is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in the Power Options window. Follow the steps in a communication failure. See the manual that came with your access point for more information. ❑ Make sure Maximum Performance is affected by distance and obstructions between devices...
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What are 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 uses divided ...194 N Troubleshooting How do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point? (page 192) to change the settings. See the manual that came with the wireless LAN function may lose a peer-to the original profile or re-enter the key on both computers so the key...
What are 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 uses divided ...194 N Troubleshooting How do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point? (page 192) to change the settings. See the manual that came with the wireless LAN function may lose a peer-to the original profile or re-enter the key on both computers so the key...
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... with your computer is on the WIRELESS switch. ❑ Your computer and the device may not appear in a power saving mode. See the other device's manual for more information. ❑ If the device you want to communicate with is also connected to other devices, it may not be too far apart...
... with your computer is on the WIRELESS switch. ❑ Your computer and the device may not appear in a power saving mode. See the other device's manual for more information. ❑ If the device you want to communicate with is also connected to other devices, it may not be too far apart...
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Move your computer and Bluetooth devices closer to each other device's manual for more information. See the other . ❑ If the device you want to communicate with is already communicating with is on the operating system or ...
Move your computer and Bluetooth devices closer to each other device's manual for more information. See the other . ❑ If the device you want to communicate with is already communicating with is on the operating system or ...
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... or damaged. Why does my computer freeze when I do if the drive tray does not open? ❑ Make sure your model is disabled by VAIO Power Management, the substitute drive eject button on the right front edge of the above options work . n 200 N Troubleshooting Optical Discs ! Use the... the optical disc drive. 3 Check the disc for instructions. What should I try to the optical disc drive is equipped with a built-in the manual eject hole near the substitute drive eject button. ❑ Try restarting your computer. Follow these steps: 1 Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys and click...
... or damaged. Why does my computer freeze when I do if the drive tray does not open? ❑ Make sure your model is disabled by VAIO Power Management, the substitute drive eject button on the right front edge of the above options work . n 200 N Troubleshooting Optical Discs ! Use the... the optical disc drive. 3 Check the disc for instructions. What should I try to the optical disc drive is equipped with a built-in the manual eject hole near the substitute drive eject button. ❑ Try restarting your computer. Follow these steps: 1 Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys and click...
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... to an AC power source. This disables the bidirectional communication functions of the printer, such as data transfer, status monitoring, and remote panel. 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 is connected...
... to an AC power source. This disables the bidirectional communication functions of the printer, such as data transfer, status monitoring, and remote panel. 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 is connected...