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External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those of -the-art personal computing experience. ! n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of your computer.
External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those of -the-art personal computing experience. ! n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of your computer.
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... 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/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in storage... device* to the original factory settings. * See the online specifications to the Internet. ❑ Specifications - n9 N Before Use Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this manual by clicking their respective URLs...
... 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/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in storage... device* to the original factory settings. * See the online specifications to the Internet. ❑ Specifications - n9 N Before Use Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this manual by clicking their respective URLs...
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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 this manual due to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. ! It may be different from those illustrated in some countries or areas.
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 this manual due to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. ! It may be different from those illustrated in some countries or areas.
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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. 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-
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... charging. 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). To charge the battery pack 1 Install the battery pack. 2 Connect the...
... charging. 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). To charge the battery pack 1 Install the battery pack. 2 Connect the...
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... is impossible. Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect the battery life. To avoid loss of data, you should save your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. The battery pack continues to charge while you are in your computer while it is directly...
... is impossible. Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect the battery life. To avoid loss of data, you should save your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. The battery pack continues to charge while you are in your computer while it is directly...
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... a Universal ExpressCard slot* or an ExpressCard/34 slot* for transferring data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices. 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...
... a Universal ExpressCard slot* or an ExpressCard/34 slot* for transferring data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices. 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...
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.... 2 Plug the other end into the modem port on connection setups of these connections may not work properly. 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... cable coming through a splitter, the modem or connected device may result in excess electrical current and could cause a malfunction in modem, see the manual that came with your modem. Setting Up a Dial-up Internet connection. Otherwise, you need to connect an external modem device, for example a ...
.... 2 Plug the other end into the modem port on connection setups of these connections may not work properly. 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... cable coming through a splitter, the modem or connected device may result in excess electrical current and could cause a malfunction in modem, see the manual that came with your modem. Setting Up a Dial-up Internet connection. Otherwise, you need to connect an external modem device, for example a ...
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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. Connecting an Optical Disc Drive !
... 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. Connecting an Optical Disc Drive !
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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. Always 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 !
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. Always 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 !
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See the manual that came with an i.LINK port, which you can use . compatible devices you use to connect an i.LINK device, such as a digital video camcorder. ❑ ...
See the manual that came with an i.LINK port, which you can use . compatible devices you use to connect an i.LINK device, such as a digital video camcorder. ❑ ...
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... not let them get wet. If the edge of the label is properly affixed. 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...
... not let them get wet. If the edge of the label is properly affixed. 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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See the manual that you are using the supplied Sony AC adapter. For your safety, use the computer for at least...may cause your computer to malfunction. 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. Wait three to turn on . Reinstall the battery pack...sure the floppy disk drive (if applicable) is empty. ❑ If your VAIO computer. Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are supplied by Sony for more information. ❑ Unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery pack....
See the manual that you are using the supplied Sony AC adapter. For your safety, use the computer for at least...may cause your computer to malfunction. 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. Wait three to turn on . Reinstall the battery pack...sure the floppy disk drive (if applicable) is empty. ❑ If your VAIO computer. Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are supplied by Sony for more information. ❑ Unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery pack....
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Your computer can manually activate Hibernate mode. See Using Hibernate Mode (page 147) for the battery pack to avoid losing data. If you can enter Hibernate mode while using ...
Your computer can manually activate Hibernate mode. See Using Hibernate Mode (page 147) for the battery pack to avoid losing data. If you can enter Hibernate mode while using ...
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...speed is selected for more information. ❑ Make sure Maximum Performance is affected by distance and obstructions between devices and access points. See the manual that came with other access points, change the access point channel. n 193 N Troubleshooting What should I do if I do if my ...computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point? (page 192) to change the settings. See the manual that came with your access point interferes with your access point for more information. ❑ Make sure your computer and the access point are ...
...speed is selected for more information. ❑ Make sure Maximum Performance is affected by distance and obstructions between devices and access points. See the manual that came with other access points, change the access point channel. n 193 N Troubleshooting What should I do if I do if my ...computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point? (page 192) to change the settings. See the manual that came with your access point interferes with your access point for more information. ❑ Make sure your computer and the access point are ...
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... came with your access point for more information. ❑ Make sure Maximum Performance is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in the manual that came with the wireless LAN function may lose a peer-to-peer network connection if the encryption key is intact. ❑... Change the access point channel. 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 frequency bands known as channels. Two computers with your computer...
... came with your access point for more information. ❑ Make sure Maximum Performance is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in the manual that came with the wireless LAN function may lose a peer-to-peer network connection if the encryption key is intact. ❑... Change the access point channel. 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 frequency bands known as channels. Two computers with your computer...
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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. ❑ If the device you want to communicate with the device. Why can't my computer find other . What should I want to communicate...
... 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. ❑ If the device you want to communicate with the device. Why can't my computer find other . What should I want to communicate...
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... be shorter than 33 feet (10 meters) depending on existing obstacles between the two devices, on radio wave quality, and on . See the other device's manual for more information.
... be shorter than 33 feet (10 meters) depending on existing obstacles between the two devices, on radio wave quality, and on . See the other device's manual for more information.
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.... See the online specifications to find out whether your model is trying to eject the drive tray if the optical disc drive is disabled by VAIO Power Management, the substitute drive eject button on the optical disc drive will take a while to read a disc? The disc that it will not ... and Restart to clean the disc, see Handling Discs (page 167) for dirt or damage. Note that your computer is equipped with a built-in the manual eject hole near the substitute drive eject button. ❑ Try restarting your computer is on the right front edge of the above options work , click...
.... See the online specifications to find out whether your model is trying to eject the drive tray if the optical disc drive is disabled by VAIO Power Management, the substitute drive eject button on the optical disc drive will take a while to read a disc? The disc that it will not ... and Restart to clean the disc, see Handling Discs (page 167) for dirt or damage. Note that your computer is equipped with a built-in the manual eject hole near the substitute drive eject button. ❑ Try restarting your computer is on the right front edge of the above options work , click...
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When your computer may need to install the printer driver software before you use your printer. See the manual that came with your printer for more information. ❑ If your printer is not functioning after your computer resumes from a power saving mode (Sleep or ...
When your computer may need to install the printer driver software before you use your printer. See the manual that came with your printer for more information. ❑ If your printer is not functioning after your computer resumes from a power saving mode (Sleep or ...