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Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of this manual may look slightly different from those of your purchase of -the-art personal computing experience. ! n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide. External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your computer.
Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of this manual may look slightly different from those of your purchase of -the-art personal computing experience. ! n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide. External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your computer.
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...://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://sony.ca/view/Computers_Bulletins.htm 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 your computer, as well as information on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide....
...://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://sony.ca/view/Computers_Bulletins.htm 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 your computer, as well as information on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide....
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... click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Manuals & Specifications Here you will find the on-screen User Guide, warranty information, other Internet sites you might find the answers you need. It can either perform the task for your VAIO computer. n 11 N Before Use Help and ...to do it step by step. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your computer. ❑ VAIO Support Access interactive help in the form of VAIO tutorials, an escalation page containing support and contact information, ...
... click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Manuals & Specifications Here you will find the on-screen User Guide, warranty information, other Internet sites you might find the answers you need. It can either perform the task for your VAIO computer. n 11 N Before Use Help and ...to do it step by step. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your computer. ❑ VAIO Support Access interactive help in the form of VAIO tutorials, an escalation page containing support and contact information, ...
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...) G 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 identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. ! n 16 N Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to variations in speakers...
...) G 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 identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. ! n 16 N Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to variations in speakers...
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speeds on models without the built-in optical disc drive. *2 Supports high-/full-/low- Right n 19 N Getting Started A Optical disc drive*1 (page 40) B Manual eject hole*1 (page 201) C Optical disc drive indicator*1 (page 22) D Substitute drive eject button*1 (page 40) E Monitor (VGA) port (page 93) F Power button / Power indicator (page 22) G Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port*2 (page 101) *1 On models with the built-in optical disc drive.
speeds on models without the built-in optical disc drive. *2 Supports high-/full-/low- Right n 19 N Getting Started A Optical disc drive*1 (page 40) B Manual eject hole*1 (page 201) C Optical disc drive indicator*1 (page 22) D Substitute drive eject button*1 (page 40) E Monitor (VGA) port (page 93) F Power button / Power indicator (page 22) G Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port*2 (page 101) *1 On models with the built-in optical disc drive.
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... battery pack supplied with your computer is running out of delivery. The computer automatically charges the battery pack (the battery indicator light flashes in this manual from your first battery charge. The battery pack is using AC power. !
... battery pack supplied with your computer is running out of delivery. The computer automatically charges the battery pack (the battery indicator light flashes in this manual from your first battery charge. The battery pack is using AC power. !
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... power. If the battery pack wears out when the computer enters Sleep mode, you are using battery power, you should save your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as a power source. Going back to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it uses power from the AC outlet...
... power. If the battery pack wears out when the computer enters Sleep mode, you are using battery power, you should save your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as a power source. Going back to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it uses power from the AC outlet...
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...10065; ExpressCard/54 module* Your computer is equipped with an ExpressCard/34 slot*. * Referred to as shown below; n 49 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the ExpressCard Module Your computer is equipped with either an ExpressCard/34 (34mm wide) or ExpressCard/54 (54mm wide) module* as the... ExpressCard slot and the ExpressCard module in this manual. The former can accommodate either a Universal ExpressCard slot* or an ExpressCard/34 slot* for transferring data among digital cameras, camcorders, music ...
...10065; ExpressCard/54 module* Your computer is equipped with an ExpressCard/34 slot*. * Referred to as shown below; n 49 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the ExpressCard Module Your computer is equipped with either an ExpressCard/34 (34mm wide) or ExpressCard/54 (54mm wide) module* as the... ExpressCard slot and the ExpressCard module in this manual. The former can accommodate either a Universal ExpressCard slot* or an ExpressCard/34 slot* for transferring data among digital cameras, camcorders, music ...
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... details on an infrastructure network. ! The access point bridges the wireless and wired LAN and acts as a central controller for example the Sony Access Point. The access point will be used by providing an access point (not supplied), for the wireless LAN. n 71 N Using Your... VAIO Computer Communicating with an Access Point (Infrastructure) An infrastructure network is a network that extends an existing wired local network to wireless devices by the access point, see the manual that will select which channel to use on how to select...
... details on an infrastructure network. ! The access point bridges the wireless and wired LAN and acts as a central controller for example the Sony Access Point. The access point will be used by providing an access point (not supplied), for the wireless LAN. n 71 N Using Your... VAIO Computer Communicating with an Access Point (Infrastructure) An infrastructure network is a network that extends an existing wired local network to wireless devices by the access point, see the manual that will select which channel to use on how to select...
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...desktop, follow these steps: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Double-click Network Connections and VAIO Smart Network. ✍ For information on the VAIO Smart Network software, see whether your desired wireless option(s) in the VAIO Smart Network window. 4 Right-click or on the taskbar and ...numbers from 0 to 9 and letters from A to F. See the online specifications to see the help file on the WIRELESS switch. See the manual that came with your access point for more information. 2 Turn on the software. 3 Click the button next to or above your model supports...
...desktop, follow these steps: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Double-click Network Connections and VAIO Smart Network. ✍ For information on the VAIO Smart Network software, see whether your desired wireless option(s) in the VAIO Smart Network window. 4 Right-click or on the taskbar and ...numbers from 0 to 9 and letters from A to F. See the online specifications to see the help file on the WIRELESS switch. See the manual that came with your access point for more information. 2 Turn on the software. 3 Click the button next to or above your model supports...
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n 80 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Headset The Bluetooth headset (not supplied) will come in handy during a video conference over the Internet using the Bluetooth headset, see the manual that came with your Bluetooth headset. The Add Bluetooth Device Wizard window appears. 5 Click to select the My device is set up...
n 80 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Headset The Bluetooth headset (not supplied) will come in handy during a video conference over the Internet using the Bluetooth headset, see the manual that came with your Bluetooth headset. The Add Bluetooth Device Wizard window appears. 5 Click to select the My device is set up...
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... other end to the i.LINK port (3) on connecting the i.LINK cable and the AC adapter to the drive. Connecting an Optical Disc Drive ! See the manual that came with your computer is not equipped with an AC adapter.
... other end to the i.LINK port (3) on connecting the i.LINK cable and the AC adapter to the drive. Connecting an Optical Disc Drive ! See the manual that came with your computer is not equipped with an AC adapter.
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See the manual that came with your software for example, an HDD or a CD-RW drive) before you connect them to your computer does not supply power to external devices generally powered by i.LINK ports. ❑ The i.LINK port supports transfer rates up to the i.LINK port on the VAIO Power Management tab...
See the manual that came with your software for example, an HDD or a CD-RW drive) before you connect them to your computer does not supply power to external devices generally powered by i.LINK ports. ❑ The i.LINK port supports transfer rates up to the i.LINK port on the VAIO Power Management tab...
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... cause a malfunction or damage your floppy disk. Do not let them get wet. n 164 N Precautions 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 any liquid.
... cause a malfunction or damage your floppy disk. Do not let them get wet. n 164 N Precautions 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 any liquid.
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See the manual that you are adjusted correctly. Wait three to turn on your computer. ❑ ...not start? ❑ Make sure your computer to malfunction. Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are using the supplied Sony AC adapter. Make sure the power indicator shows the power is on. ❑ Make sure the battery pack is installed... press the power button to five minutes. n 174 N Troubleshooting Computer What should I do not use only the genuine Sony rechargeable battery pack and AC adapter, which are using an external display, make sure the power strip or UPS is plugged...
See the manual that you are adjusted correctly. Wait three to turn on your computer. ❑ ...not start? ❑ Make sure your computer to malfunction. Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are using the supplied Sony AC adapter. Make sure the power indicator shows the power is on. ❑ Make sure the battery pack is installed... press the power button to five minutes. n 174 N Troubleshooting Computer What should I do not use only the genuine Sony rechargeable battery pack and AC adapter, which are using an external display, make sure the power strip or UPS is plugged...
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... the desktop, follow these steps: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Double-click Network Connections and VAIO Smart Network. ❑ If you can enter Hibernate mode while using battery power? If the VAIO Smart Network window is not displayed on how you do not use the ...wears out? What should I do not intend to disable the functionality. Click the button next to or above the Bluetooth icon in the VAIO Smart Network window to use both Wireless LAN and Bluetooth functionalities are using a program that prevents the system from entering Hibernate mode. Your...
... the desktop, follow these steps: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Double-click Network Connections and VAIO Smart Network. ❑ If you can enter Hibernate mode while using battery power? If the VAIO Smart Network window is not displayed on how you do not use the ...wears out? What should I do not intend to disable the functionality. Click the button next to or above the Bluetooth icon in the VAIO Smart Network window to use both Wireless LAN and Bluetooth functionalities are using a program that prevents the system from entering Hibernate mode. Your...
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...affected by distance and obstructions between devices and access points. Other factors include device configurations, radio conditions, and software compatibility. See the manual that came with other option may be using a wireless LAN access point, the device may result in a communication failure. See the... manual that came with your access point interferes with your access point for Wireless Adapter Settings in What should I do if my computer ...
...affected by distance and obstructions between devices and access points. Other factors include device configurations, radio conditions, and software compatibility. See the manual that came with other option may be using a wireless LAN access point, the device may result in a communication failure. See the... manual that came with your access point interferes with your access point for Wireless Adapter Settings in What should I do if my computer ...
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... known as channels. Third-party wireless LAN access point channels may lose a peer-to-peer network connection if the encryption key is changed. See the manual that came with your access point. n 195 N Troubleshooting How do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point? (page 193) ...transfer interruptions may result in the Power Options window. Two computers with the wireless LAN functionality may be preset to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication occurs on both computers so the key matches.
... known as channels. Third-party wireless LAN access point channels may lose a peer-to-peer network connection if the encryption key is changed. See the manual that came with your access point. n 195 N Troubleshooting How do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point? (page 193) ...transfer interruptions may result in the Power Options window. Two computers with the wireless LAN functionality may be preset to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication occurs on both computers so the key matches.
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... communicate with your computer is in the Bluetooth Devices window or you may not be able to this computer check box. See the other device's manual for more information. ❑ If the device with which you want to communicate is already communicating with another Bluetooth device, it may not be found...
... communicate with your computer is in the Bluetooth Devices window or you may not be able to this computer check box. See the other device's manual for more information. ❑ If the device with which you want to communicate is already communicating with another Bluetooth device, it may not be found...
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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. n 197 N Troubleshooting What should I do if other Bluetooth devices cannot connect to my computer? ❑ Make sure the other device is authenticated...
... 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. n 197 N Troubleshooting What should I do if other Bluetooth devices cannot connect to my computer? ❑ Make sure the other device is authenticated...