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...10065; Welcome mat - n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of -the-art personal computing. ! Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to use Instant Mode. Provides a guide to the on your computer. Contains an overview... of your VAIO computer. External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide state-of this manual may look slightly...
...10065; Welcome mat - n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of -the-art personal computing. ! Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to use Instant Mode. Provides a guide to the on your computer. Contains an overview... of your VAIO computer. External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide state-of this manual may look slightly...
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...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.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish speaking Latin ...sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in Brazil. ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - It also includes information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your computer, as well as information on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO...
...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.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish speaking Latin ...sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in Brazil. ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - It also includes information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your computer, as well as information on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO...
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... system software, and your VAIO computer. To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Manuals & Specifications Here you might find the on-screen User Guide, warranty information, other VAIO documents, and system and software... information for your personal data. ❑ Wireless & Network Learn about wireless connections including Bluetooth Wireless technology and Wireless LAN. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO...
... system software, and your VAIO computer. To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Manuals & Specifications Here you might find the on-screen User Guide, warranty information, other VAIO documents, and system and software... information for your personal data. ❑ Wireless & Network Learn about wireless connections including Bluetooth Wireless technology and Wireless LAN. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO...
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...* (page 18) E Built-in MOTION EYE camera* (page 34) F LCD screen (page 152) G Built-in specifications. It may be different from those illustrated in this manual due to variations in speakers (stereo) H Keyboard (page 30) I Touch pad (page 32) J Fingerprint sensor (page 115) * On selected models only. The appearance of your...
...* (page 18) E Built-in MOTION EYE camera* (page 34) F LCD screen (page 152) G Built-in specifications. It may be different from those illustrated in this manual due to variations in speakers (stereo) H Keyboard (page 30) I Touch pad (page 32) J Fingerprint sensor (page 115) * On selected models only. The appearance of your...
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Right n 15 N Getting Started A Optical disc drive (page 35) B Manual eject hole (page 189) C Optical disc drive indicator (page 18) D Substitute drive eject button (page 35) E Monitor (VGA) port (page 85) F Power button / Power indicator (page 18)
Right n 15 N Getting Started A Optical disc drive (page 35) B Manual eject hole (page 189) C Optical disc drive indicator (page 18) D Substitute drive eject button (page 35) E Monitor (VGA) port (page 85) F Power button / Power indicator (page 18)
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... of data when using the computer. n 24 N Getting Started ✍ You can be recharged any unsaved data. Keep the battery pack in this manual from the AC outlet. If the battery level falls below 10%, you will lose any time. If the battery pack wears out when the computer... enters Sleep mode, you should save your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. When your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. The battery pack continues to ...
... of data when using the computer. n 24 N Getting Started ✍ You can be recharged any unsaved data. Keep the battery pack in this manual from the AC outlet. If the battery level falls below 10%, you will lose any time. If the battery pack wears out when the computer... enters Sleep mode, you should save your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. When your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. The battery pack continues to ...
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... ExpressCard™/34 slot* for transferring data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices. n 44 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 the ExpressCard slot and the ExpressCard module in this manual. and the latter, an ExpressCard™/34 module* only. ❑ ExpressCard™/34 module* ❑ ExpressCard™/54 module* Your computer...
... ExpressCard™/34 slot* for transferring data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices. n 44 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 the ExpressCard slot and the ExpressCard module in this manual. and the latter, an ExpressCard™/34 module* only. ❑ ExpressCard™/34 module* ❑ ExpressCard™/54 module* Your computer...
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n 64 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with an Access Point (Infrastructure) An infrastructure network is a network that came with your access point. The access point will be used by the access point, see the manual that extends an existing wired local network to use on an infrastructure network. ! For details on how to... reception from multiple wireless devices within a specific range. The access point bridges the wireless and wired LAN and acts as a central controller for example the Sony Access Point.
n 64 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with an Access Point (Infrastructure) An infrastructure network is a network that came with your access point. The access point will be used by the access point, see the manual that extends an existing wired local network to use on an infrastructure network. ! For details on how to... reception from multiple wireless devices within a specific range. The access point bridges the wireless and wired LAN and acts as a central controller for example the Sony Access Point.
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...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 came with your model supports the Bluetooth functionality and/or the IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n standard. To disconnect from A to F. The ... you must be between 8 and 63 alphanumeric characters long or up . Turning off the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch. ! n 65 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to a wireless network 1 Make sure an access point is case sensitive and must enter a passphrase. The Wireless LAN indicator lights up...
...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 came with your model supports the Bluetooth functionality and/or the IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n standard. To disconnect from A to F. The ... you must be between 8 and 63 alphanumeric characters long or up . Turning off the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch. ! n 65 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to a wireless network 1 Make sure an access point is case sensitive and must enter a passphrase. The Wireless LAN indicator lights up...
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... until the indicator light blinks in handy during a video conference over the Internet using the Bluetooth headset, see the manual that came with your Bluetooth headset and then click Next. n 72 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Headset The Bluetooth headset (not supplied) will come in red and green. 3 Right-click...
... until the indicator light blinks in handy during a video conference over the Internet using the Bluetooth headset, see the manual that came with your Bluetooth headset and then click Next. n 72 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Headset The Bluetooth headset (not supplied) will come in red and green. 3 Right-click...
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See the manual that came with your software for more information. ❑ Check the working conditions and operating system compatibility of your computer does not supply power to ..., operating system, and i.LINK-compatible devices you use to connect to an i.LINK device such as a digital video camcorder. ❑ The i.LINK port on the VAIO Power Management tab in the Power Options window. however, the actual transfer rate depends on the transfer rate of the external device. ❑ The optional...
See the manual that came with your software for more information. ❑ Check the working conditions and operating system compatibility of your computer does not supply power to ..., operating system, and i.LINK-compatible devices you use to connect to an i.LINK device such as a digital video camcorder. ❑ The i.LINK port on the VAIO Power Management tab in the Power Options window. however, the actual transfer rate depends on the transfer rate of the external device. ❑ The optional...
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... it from any liquid. If the lens is extremely dirty, wipe it is properly affixed. 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...
... it from any liquid. If the lens is extremely dirty, wipe it is properly affixed. 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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... power source and turned on . n 165 N Troubleshooting Computer What should I do not use only the genuine Sony rechargeable battery pack and AC adapter, which are supplied by Sony for your VAIO computer. Make sure the power indicator shows the power is on. ❑ Make sure the battery pack is ... adjusted correctly. Reinstall the battery pack, reattach the AC adapter, and then press the power button to five minutes. See the manual that you are using the supplied Sony AC adapter. If this occurs, do if my computer does not start? ❑ Make sure your display for more information....
... power source and turned on . n 165 N Troubleshooting Computer What should I do not use only the genuine Sony rechargeable battery pack and AC adapter, which are supplied by Sony for your VAIO computer. Make sure the power indicator shows the power is on. ❑ Make sure the battery pack is ... adjusted correctly. Reinstall the battery pack, reattach the AC adapter, and then press the power button to five minutes. See the manual that you are using the supplied Sony AC adapter. If this occurs, do if my computer does not start? ❑ Make sure your display for more information....
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... not intend to use both Wireless LAN and Bluetooth functionalities are using a program that the installed battery pack is powering your computer. Your computer can manually activate Hibernate mode. If you are active, follow these steps to disconnect your computer with the active wireless functionalities consumes more battery power. ❑ If...
... not intend to use both Wireless LAN and Bluetooth functionalities are using a program that the installed battery pack is powering your computer. Your computer can manually activate Hibernate mode. If you are active, follow these steps to disconnect your computer with the active wireless functionalities consumes more battery power. ❑ If...
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Selecting any other access points, change the access point channel. See the manual that came with your access point for more information. ❑ Make sure Maximum Performance is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in a communication failure. Other factors .... Follow the steps in What should I do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point? (page 182) to change the settings. See the manual that came with your access point for more information. ❑ Make sure your computer and the access point are connected to one another. ❑ Move...
Selecting any other access points, change the access point channel. See the manual that came with your access point for more information. ❑ Make sure Maximum Performance is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in a communication failure. Other factors .... Follow the steps in What should I do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point? (page 182) to change the settings. See the manual that came with your access point for more information. ❑ Make sure your computer and the access point are connected to one another. ❑ Move...
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...data transfer interruptions may result in close proximity to microwaves and cordless telephones. ❑ Move your computer closer to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication occurs on both computers so the key matches. You can... bands known as channels. Selecting any other option may occur when using a wireless LAN access point, see connectivity information contained in the manual that came with your access point. n 184 N Troubleshooting How do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point? ...
...data transfer interruptions may result in close proximity to microwaves and cordless telephones. ❑ Move your computer closer to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication occurs on both computers so the key matches. You can... bands known as channels. Selecting any other option may occur when using a wireless LAN access point, see connectivity information contained in the manual that came with your access point. n 184 N Troubleshooting How do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point? ...
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... best when the devices are selected on the WIRELESS switch. ❑ Your computer and the device may be too far apart. See the other device's manual for more information. Why can't my computer discover other . n 185 N Troubleshooting Bluetooth Technology What should I do if other Bluetooth devices cannot discover my computer? ❑...
... best when the devices are selected on the WIRELESS switch. ❑ Your computer and the device may be too far apart. See the other device's manual for more information. Why can't my computer discover other . n 185 N Troubleshooting Bluetooth Technology What should I do if other Bluetooth devices cannot discover my computer? ❑...
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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 the Bluetooth security level on the taskbar. 2 Select Options from other . ❑ If the device with which you want to communicate is selected for...
... 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 the Bluetooth security level on the taskbar. 2 Select Options from other . ❑ If the device with which you want to communicate is selected for...
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... 157) for dirt or damage. Use the disc drive eject button located above options work, insert a thin, straight object (such as a paper clip) in the manual eject hole near the substitute drive eject button. ❑ Try restarting your computer is not powered. ❑ If the disc drive eject button does not... the drive tray does not open? ❑ Make sure your computer is on. ❑ If power supply to 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 eject the drive tray if the optical disc drive...
... 157) for dirt or damage. Use the disc drive eject button located above options work, insert a thin, straight object (such as a paper clip) in the manual eject hole near the substitute drive eject button. ❑ Try restarting your computer is not powered. ❑ If the disc drive eject button does not... the drive tray does not open? ❑ Make sure your computer is on. ❑ If power supply to 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 eject the drive tray if the optical disc drive...
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See the manual that came with your printer for more information. ❑ If your printer is compatible with your printer, disabling the functions on your computer. ❑ You ...
See the manual that came with your printer for more information. ❑ If your printer is compatible with your printer, disabling the functions on your computer. ❑ You ...