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Information in the supplied manuals including this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on your purchase of -the-art personal computing experience. ! Sony has combined leading-edge technology in the information when your computer. External views illustrated in this manual may find differences in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide state-of this... Vista® 32-bit operating system. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide. You may look slightly different from those of the VAIO computers with the 64-bit operating system.
Information in the supplied manuals including this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on your purchase of -the-art personal computing experience. ! Sony has combined leading-edge technology in the information when your computer. External views illustrated in this manual may find differences in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide state-of this... Vista® 32-bit operating system. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide. You may look slightly different from those of the VAIO computers with the 64-bit operating system.
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... or any relevant losses, including when recordings are not made to your computer. Sony Corporation reserves the right to this manual, the software, or such other information contained herein or the use thereof. In the manual, the ™ or ® marks are lost or damaged as a result... described herein is not liable and will not restore, recover, or replicate the recorded contents made due to this manual, the software, or other information. Sony Corporation is governed by the terms of your computer failure or repair undertaken to your computer, external recording media, or...
... or any relevant losses, including when recordings are not made to your computer. Sony Corporation reserves the right to this manual, the software, or such other information contained herein or the use thereof. In the manual, the ™ or ® marks are lost or damaged as a result... described herein is not liable and will not restore, recover, or replicate the recorded contents made due to this manual, the software, or other information. Sony Corporation is governed by the terms of your computer failure or repair undertaken to your computer, external recording media, or...
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... describe the hardware and software configurations of your VAIO computer. To access this manual) - To view the online specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the Sony online support web site at the following URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://www.sony.ca/support/ for customers in Canada http://esupport...
... describe the hardware and software configurations of your VAIO computer. To access this manual) - To view the online specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the Sony online support web site at the following URLs: 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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... automatically adjusting the LCD brightness to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. ! It may be different from those illustrated in this manual due to variations in some countries or areas. H Keyboard (page 34) I Touch pad (page 35) J Fingerprint sensor* (page 124) * On selected models only. n 15 N Getting...
... automatically adjusting the LCD brightness to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. ! It may be different from those illustrated in this manual due to variations in some countries or areas. H Keyboard (page 34) I Touch pad (page 35) J Fingerprint sensor* (page 124) * On selected models only. n 15 N Getting...
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speeds. *4 On models without a built-in optical disc drive. *3 Supports high-/full-/low- Right n 18 N Getting Started A Optical disc drive*1 (page 40) B Manual eject hole*2 (page 198) C Optical disc drive indicator*2 (page 22) D Substitute drive eject button*2 (page 40) E Monitor port (page 94) F Power button/Power indicator (page 22) G Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port*3 *4 (page 105) *1 On selected models only. *2 On models with a built-in optical disc drive.
speeds. *4 On models without a built-in optical disc drive. *3 Supports high-/full-/low- Right n 18 N Getting Started A Optical disc drive*1 (page 40) B Manual eject hole*2 (page 198) C Optical disc drive indicator*2 (page 22) D Substitute drive eject button*2 (page 40) E Monitor port (page 94) F Power button/Power indicator (page 22) G Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port*3 *4 (page 105) *1 On selected models only. *2 On models with a built-in optical disc drive.
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... of power. (Sleep mode) A battery error has occurred due to the maximum charge level you selected with the orange power indicator Blinks fast in this manual from your desired maximum charge level, see Using the Battery Charge Functions (page 29). n 27 N Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied...
... of power. (Sleep mode) A battery error has occurred due to the maximum charge level you selected with the orange power indicator Blinks fast in this manual from your desired maximum charge level, see Using the Battery Charge Functions (page 29). n 27 N Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied...
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... computer and install a fully charged battery pack. While some software applications or peripheral devices are using battery power, you should save your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. If the battery charge level falls below 10%, you will lose all unsaved data. Your computer...
... computer and install a fully charged battery pack. While some software applications or peripheral devices are using battery power, you should save your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. If the battery charge level falls below 10%, you will lose all unsaved data. Your computer...
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n 50 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the ExpressCard Module Your computer is equipped with an ExpressCard/34 slot* for transferring data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices. This slot can only accommodate an ExpressCard/34 (34 mm wide) module*. * Referred to as the ExpressCard slot and the ExpressCard module in this manual.
n 50 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the ExpressCard Module Your computer is equipped with an ExpressCard/34 slot* for transferring data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices. This slot can only accommodate an ExpressCard/34 (34 mm wide) module*. * Referred to as the ExpressCard slot and the ExpressCard module in this manual.
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... on devices required for more information. ! To find out whether your computer is not equipped with a built-in modem, see the manual that came with your modem. n 63 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Internet Before using the wireless LAN function, you may be sure to take appropriate security measures to your...
... on devices required for more information. ! To find out whether your computer is not equipped with a built-in modem, see the manual that came with your modem. n 63 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Internet Before using the wireless LAN function, you may be sure to take appropriate security measures to your...
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See the manual that came with a built-in optical disc drive, you prefer to use. 3 Plug one end of a USB cable (not supplied) (3) into the USB port, and ...
See the manual that came with a built-in optical disc drive, you prefer to use. 3 Plug one end of a USB cable (not supplied) (3) into the USB port, and ...
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See Why doesn't my screen display a video? (page 204) for more information on installation and use. n 99 N Using Peripheral Devices ✍ See the manual that came with your computer and TV using an HDMI connection. Before connecting the device to the computer, make sure the HDMI connection has been ...
See Why doesn't my screen display a video? (page 204) for more information on installation and use. n 99 N Using Peripheral Devices ✍ See the manual that came with your computer and TV using an HDMI connection. Before connecting the device to the computer, make sure the HDMI connection has been ...
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... up to an external device. compatible devices you can use . If the external device requires external power, be available depending on your computer. See the manual that came with an i.LINK port, which you use to connect an i.LINK device, such as a digital video camcorder. ❑ The i.LINK port on the...
... up to an external device. compatible devices you can use . If the external device requires external power, be available depending on your computer. See the manual that came with an i.LINK port, which you use to connect an i.LINK device, such as a digital video camcorder. ❑ The i.LINK port on the...
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When you are not using your floppy disk. 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 ...
When you are not using your floppy disk. 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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...that came with your VAIO computer. For your safety, use the computer for your display for more information. ❑ Unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery pack. Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are using the supplied Sony AC adapter. See the manual that you are ...adjusted correctly. n 176 N Troubleshooting Computer What should I do not use only the genuine Sony rechargeable battery pack and AC adapter, which are using an external ...
...that came with your VAIO computer. For your safety, use the computer for your display for more information. ❑ Unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery pack. Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are using the supplied Sony AC adapter. See the manual that you are ...adjusted correctly. n 176 N Troubleshooting Computer What should I do not use only the genuine Sony rechargeable battery pack and AC adapter, which are using an external ...
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... information on how you are using a program that the installed battery pack is normal for the battery pack to avoid losing data. Your computer can manually activate Hibernate mode. If you can enter Hibernate mode while using battery power? n 186 N Troubleshooting Should I be warm when it is powering your data frequently...
... information on how you are using a program that the installed battery pack is normal for the battery pack to avoid losing data. Your computer can manually activate Hibernate mode. If you can enter Hibernate mode while using battery power? n 186 N Troubleshooting Should I be warm when it is powering your data frequently...
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...for Wireless Adapter Settings in What should I do if I cannot access the Internet? ❑ Check the access point settings. See the manual that came with your computer is properly configured for Internet access. ❑ Make sure Maximum Performance is selected for more information. ❑... communicating via the access point. ❑ If your access point interferes with other option may result in a communication failure. See the manual that came with your access point for Wireless Adapter Settings in What should I do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN ...
...for Wireless Adapter Settings in What should I do if I cannot access the Internet? ❑ Check the access point settings. See the manual that came with your computer is properly configured for Internet access. ❑ Make sure Maximum Performance is selected for more information. ❑... communicating via the access point. ❑ If your access point interferes with other option may result in a communication failure. See the manual that came with your access point for Wireless Adapter Settings in What should I do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN ...
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..., data transfer interruptions may be preset to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication uses divided frequency bands known as channels. See the manual that came with the wireless LAN function may result in the manual that came with your computer closer to the access point...
..., data transfer interruptions may be preset to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication uses divided frequency bands known as channels. See the manual that came with the wireless LAN function may result in the manual that came with your computer closer to the access point...
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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 may not be able to find this computer check box. What should I do if I cannot find the...
... 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 may not be able to find this computer check box. What should I do if I cannot find the...
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See the other device's manual for more information. Move your computer, follow these steps: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, Bluetooth Devices, and Bluetooth Settings. 2 Click the Options tab ...
See the other device's manual for more information. Move your computer, follow these steps: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, Bluetooth Devices, and Bluetooth Settings. 2 Click the Options tab ...
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... the disc from the optical disc drive. 3 Check the disc for instructions. The disc that your model 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 .... Optical Discs ! The following Q & A entries apply to read a disc? See the online specifications to find out whether your computer is disabled by the VAIO Power Management, the substitute drive eject button on the optical disc drive will take a while to read may be dirty or damaged. Why does my...
... the disc from the optical disc drive. 3 Check the disc for instructions. The disc that your model 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 .... Optical Discs ! The following Q & A entries apply to read a disc? See the online specifications to find out whether your computer is disabled by the VAIO Power Management, the substitute drive eject button on the optical disc drive will take a while to read may be dirty or damaged. Why does my...