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...edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide state-of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on-screen User Guide. You may look slightly different from those of the VAIO computers with the 64-bit operating system. n6 N Before Use Before Use ...Congratulations on your purchase of -the-art personal computing experience. ! Information in the supplied manuals including this manual may find differences in this User Guide is ...
...edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide state-of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on-screen User Guide. You may look slightly different from those of the VAIO computers with the 64-bit operating system. n6 N Before Use Before Use ...Congratulations on your purchase of -the-art personal computing experience. ! Information in the supplied manuals including this manual may find differences in this User Guide is ...
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... liable and will not restore, recover, or replicate the recorded contents made due to your computer. Sony Corporation will not compensate for any circumstances. In the manual, the ™ or ® marks are lost recordings made to any time without prior written approval... for any lost or damaged as a result of your computer failure or repair undertaken to this manual, the software, or other information. Sony Corporation provides no event shall Sony Corporation be reproduced, translated, or reduced to your computer, external recording media, or recording devices ...
... liable and will not restore, recover, or replicate the recorded contents made due to your computer. Sony Corporation will not compensate for any circumstances. In the manual, the ™ or ® marks are lost recordings made to any time without prior written approval... for any lost or damaged as a result of your computer failure or repair undertaken to this manual, the software, or other information. Sony Corporation provides no event shall Sony Corporation be reproduced, translated, or reduced to your computer, external recording media, or recording devices ...
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...; To go to web sites described in this manual by clicking their respective URLs beginning with http://, your entire built-in storage device 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...
...; To go to web sites described in this manual by clicking their respective URLs beginning with http://, your entire built-in storage device 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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...) E Built-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 variations in MOTION EYE camera indicator* (page 22) F LCD screen (page 160) G Ambient light sensor (page 204) Measures ambient light intensity for automatically...
...) E Built-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 variations in MOTION EYE camera indicator* (page 22) F LCD screen (page 160) G Ambient light sensor (page 204) Measures ambient light intensity for automatically...
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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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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 select your first battery charge. The battery pack is running ...
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 select your first battery charge. The battery pack is running ...
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... ion battery pack and can be recharged any time. 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...
... ion battery pack and can be recharged any time. 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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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. 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.
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If your modem. n 63 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Internet Before using the wireless LAN function, you need to connect an external modem device, for connecting your computer. The following types ..., you need to sign up with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) and set up For detailed information on connection setups and modem configuration, see the manual that came with your computer is equipped with a built-in modem, see the online specifications. To find out whether your computer is not equipped with...
If your modem. n 63 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Internet Before using the wireless LAN function, you need to connect an external modem device, for connecting your computer. The following types ..., you need to sign up with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) and set up For detailed information on connection setups and modem configuration, see the manual that came with your computer is equipped with a built-in modem, see the online specifications. To find out whether your computer is not equipped with...
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Connecting an Optical Disc Drive ! See the manual that came with a built-in optical disc drive, you prefer to use. 3 Plug one end of your external optical disc drive (not supplied) (1) into the ...
Connecting an Optical Disc Drive ! See the manual that came with a built-in optical disc drive, you prefer to use. 3 Plug one end of your external optical disc drive (not supplied) (1) into the ...
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... surround sound decoder devices between the TV and the home theater receiver or surround sound decoder device first. n 99 N Using Peripheral Devices ✍ See the manual that came with your computer and TV using an HDMI connection. For the detailed instructions, see How do I change the device for the detailed procedure...
... surround sound decoder devices between the TV and the home theater receiver or surround sound decoder device first. n 99 N Using Peripheral Devices ✍ See the manual that came with your computer and TV using an HDMI connection. For the detailed instructions, see How do I change the device for the detailed procedure...
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... power to connect an i.LINK device, such as a digital video camcorder. ❑ The i.LINK port on the software applications, operating system, and i.LINK- See the manual that came with an i.LINK port, which you can use . If the external device requires external power, be available in some countries or areas. ❑...
... power to connect an i.LINK device, such as a digital video camcorder. ❑ The i.LINK port on the software applications, operating system, and i.LINK- See the manual that came with an i.LINK port, which you can use . If the external device requires external power, be available in some countries or areas. ❑...
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Do not let them get wet. 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 ...
Do not let them get wet. 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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... and AC adapter, which are supplied by Sony for more information. ❑ Unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery pack. Wait three to malfunction. For your safety, use the computer for at least one hour. ❑ Check that came with your display for your VAIO computer. Reinstall the battery pack, plug... or an uninterruptible power supply (UPS), make sure it is plugged into a power source and turned on. ❑ If you are adjusted correctly. See the manual that you are using the supplied Sony AC adapter.
... and AC adapter, which are supplied by Sony for more information. ❑ Unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery pack. Wait three to malfunction. For your safety, use the computer for at least one hour. ❑ Check that came with your display for your VAIO computer. Reinstall the battery pack, plug... or an uninterruptible power supply (UPS), make sure it is plugged into a power source and turned on. ❑ If you are adjusted correctly. See the manual that you are using the supplied Sony AC adapter.
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No, it is warm? See Using Hibernate Mode (page 146) for the battery pack to avoid losing data. Your computer can manually activate Hibernate mode. If you can enter Hibernate mode while using a program that prevents the system from entering Hibernate mode. n 186 N Troubleshooting Should I be warm ...
No, it is warm? See Using Hibernate Mode (page 146) for the battery pack to avoid losing data. Your computer can manually activate Hibernate mode. If you can enter Hibernate mode while using a program that prevents the system from entering Hibernate mode. n 186 N Troubleshooting Should I be warm ...
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... access point for more information. ❑ Make sure Maximum Performance is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in a communication failure. 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... Troubleshooting What should I do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point? (page 191) to change the settings. See the manual that came with other access points, change the access point channel. Follow the steps in What should I do if I do if my computer cannot...
... access point for more information. ❑ Make sure Maximum Performance is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in a communication failure. 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... Troubleshooting What should I do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point? (page 191) to change the settings. See the manual that came with other access points, change the access point channel. Follow the steps in What should I do if I do if my computer cannot...
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...point connection is changed. You can either change the encryption key? Selecting any other option may lose a peer-to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication uses divided frequency bands known as channels. What are using ...a wireless LAN access point, see connectivity information contained in the manual that came with the wireless LAN function may result in close proximity to microwaves and cordless telephones. ❑ Move your access point...
...point connection is changed. You can either change the encryption key? Selecting any other option may lose a peer-to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication uses divided frequency bands known as channels. What are using ...a wireless LAN access point, see connectivity information contained in the manual that came with the wireless LAN function may result in close proximity to microwaves and cordless telephones. ❑ Move your access point...
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... or it may be too far apart. See the other devices, it may not be able to communicate with is also connected to other device's manual for more information. ❑ If the device you want to communicate with the device. n 194 N Troubleshooting Bluetooth Technology What should I want to communicate with? ❑...
... or it may be too far apart. See the other devices, it may not be able to communicate with is also connected to other device's manual for more information. ❑ If the device you want to communicate with the device. n 194 N Troubleshooting Bluetooth Technology What should I want to communicate with? ❑...
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See the other device's manual for more information. Move your computer. ❑ Check that the Bluetooth function of the device you want to communicate with is already communicating with is ...
See the other device's manual for more information. Move your computer. ❑ Check that the Bluetooth function of the device you want to communicate with is already communicating with is ...
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...; Make sure your computer is on. ❑ If the power supply to eject the drive tray if the optical disc drive is disabled by the VAIO Power Management, the substitute drive eject button on the right front edge of the above options work , click Start and Computer, right-click the optical... (page 167) for dirt or damage. n 198 N Troubleshooting Optical Discs ! If you need to find out whether your computer is equipped with a built-in the manual eject hole near the substitute drive eject button. ❑ Try restarting your computer.
...; Make sure your computer is on. ❑ If the power supply to eject the drive tray if the optical disc drive is disabled by the VAIO Power Management, the substitute drive eject button on the right front edge of the above options work , click Start and Computer, right-click the optical... (page 167) for dirt or damage. n 198 N Troubleshooting Optical Discs ! If you need to find out whether your computer is equipped with a built-in the manual eject hole near the substitute drive eject button. ❑ Try restarting your computer.