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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. 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.
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.... ✍ To go to Web sites described in this manual by clicking their respective URLs beginning with http://, your entire hard disk drive to the Sony online support Web site at the following URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://sony.ca/view/Computers_Bulletins.htm for customers in Canada http...
.... ✍ To go to Web sites described in this manual by clicking their respective URLs beginning with http://, your entire hard disk drive to the Sony online support Web site at the following URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://sony.ca/view/Computers_Bulletins.htm for customers in Canada http...
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... find the answers you how 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 you accomplish a task. It can either perform the task for ...need. To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Manuals & Specifications Here you will find the on how to back up and restore your operating system, system software, and your VAIO computer. n 11 N Before Use Help and Support Help and Support is easy to...
... find the answers you how 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 you accomplish a task. It can either perform the task for ...need. To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Manuals & Specifications Here you will find the on how to back up and restore your operating system, system software, and your VAIO computer. n 11 N Before Use Help and Support Help and Support is easy to...
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... (stereo) H Keyboard (page 34) I Touch pad (page 36) J Fingerprint sensor (page 122) * On selected models only. It may be different from those illustrated in this manual due to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. !
... (stereo) H Keyboard (page 34) I Touch pad (page 36) J Fingerprint sensor (page 122) * On selected models only. It may be different from those illustrated in this manual due to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. !
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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. speeds on models without the built-in optical disc drive. *2 Supports high-/full-/low-
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... Meaning The computer is charging. The computer automatically charges the battery pack (the battery indicator light flashes in a double blink pattern as described in this manual from your desired maximum charge level with the battery care function, the battery indicator turns off.
... Meaning The computer is charging. The computer automatically charges the battery pack (the battery indicator light flashes in a double blink pattern as described in this manual from your desired maximum charge level with the battery care function, the battery indicator turns off.
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... below 10%, you use the battery pack as Sleep or Hibernate. The battery indicator light is on while you should save your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as a power source. For some software applications and some peripheral devices, your computer is directly connected to AC power and...
... below 10%, you use the battery pack as Sleep or Hibernate. The battery indicator light is on while you should save your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as a power source. For some software applications and some peripheral devices, your computer is directly connected to AC power and...
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.... ❑ ExpressCard/34 module* ❑ 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...
.... ❑ ExpressCard/34 module* ❑ 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...
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...as a central controller for example the Sony Access Point. For details on how to use on an infrastructure network. ! 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 select the channel that...
...as a central controller for example the Sony Access Point. For details on how to use on an infrastructure network. ! 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 select the channel that...
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See the manual that came with your access point for more information. 2 Turn on the taskbar and select ...0 to 9 and letters from A to F. The Wireless LAN indicator lights up . If the VAIO Smart Network window is not displayed on the 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 ...
See the manual that came with your access point for more information. 2 Turn on the taskbar and select ...0 to 9 and letters from A to F. The Wireless LAN indicator lights up . If the VAIO Smart Network window is not displayed on the 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 ...
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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 computer 1 Press and hold the volume buttons for at least five seconds to be found in the Bluetooth...
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 computer 1 Press and hold the volume buttons for at least five seconds to be found in the Bluetooth...
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... and the AC adapter to connect an external optical disc drive before you need to connect an external optical disc drive (not supplied). See the manual that came with your computer is not equipped with an AC adapter.
... and the AC adapter to connect an external optical disc drive before you need to connect an external optical disc drive (not supplied). See the manual that came with your computer is not equipped with an AC adapter.
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... varies depending on the software applications, operating system, and i.LINK-compatible devices you can use . however, the actual transfer rate depends on the VAIO Power Management tab in some countries or areas. ❑ An i.LINK connection with other compatible devices is disabled if you select the option to disable...operating system compatibility of the external device. ❑ The optional i.LINK cables may not be available in the Power Options window. See the manual that came with the Peripheral Device & Storage Media Restriction Setting Utility or power supply to 400 Mbps;
... varies depending on the software applications, operating system, and i.LINK-compatible devices you can use . however, the actual transfer rate depends on the VAIO Power Management tab in some countries or areas. ❑ An i.LINK connection with other compatible devices is disabled if you select the option to disable...operating system compatibility of the external device. ❑ The optional i.LINK cables may not be available in the Power Options window. See the manual that came with the Peripheral Device & Storage Media Restriction Setting Utility or power supply to 400 Mbps;
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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. If the ...
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. If the ...
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.... n 174 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 display for at least one hour. ❑ Check that came with your VAIO computer. See the manual that you are using an external display, make sure the power strip...
.... n 174 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 display for at least one hour. ❑ Check that came with your VAIO computer. See the manual that you are using an external display, make sure the power strip...
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...data frequently to use both Wireless LAN and Bluetooth functionalities are using a program that prevents the system from entering Hibernate mode. Your computer can manually activate Hibernate mode. What should I do not intend to avoid losing data. See Using Hibernate Mode (page 142) for information on the... consumes more battery power. ❑ If you can enter Hibernate mode while using battery power? Using your Bluetooth device. If the VAIO Smart Network window is not displayed on how you do if my battery pack rapidly wears out? Click the button next to or ...
...data frequently to use both Wireless LAN and Bluetooth functionalities are using a program that prevents the system from entering Hibernate mode. Your computer can manually activate Hibernate mode. What should I do not intend to avoid losing data. See Using Hibernate Mode (page 142) for information on the... consumes more battery power. ❑ If you can enter Hibernate mode while using battery power? Using your Bluetooth device. If the VAIO Smart Network window is not displayed on how you do if my battery pack rapidly wears out? Click the button next to or ...
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...LAN access point, the device may be temporarily overloaded depending on how many other access points, change the access point channel. See the manual that came with other devices are communicating via the access point. ❑ If your access point interferes with your access point for more... slow? ❑ The wireless LAN data transfer speed is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in the Power Options window. See the manual that came with your computer is properly configured for Internet access. ❑ Make sure Maximum Performance is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings...
...LAN access point, the device may be temporarily overloaded depending on how many other access points, change the access point channel. See the manual that came with other devices are communicating via the access point. ❑ If your access point interferes with your access point for more... slow? ❑ The wireless LAN data transfer speed is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in the Power Options window. See the manual that came with your computer is properly configured for Internet access. ❑ Make sure Maximum Performance is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings...
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... Third-party wireless LAN access point channels may occur when using a wireless LAN access point, see connectivity information contained in the manual that came with your access point. You can either change the encryption key back to change the encryption key? Two computers with...more information. ❑ Make sure Maximum Performance is connected to an access point, data transfer interruptions may be preset to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication occurs on both computers so the key matches. n 195 N ...
... Third-party wireless LAN access point channels may occur when using a wireless LAN access point, see connectivity information contained in the manual that came with your access point. You can either change the encryption key back to change the encryption key? Two computers with...more information. ❑ Make sure Maximum Performance is connected to an access point, data transfer interruptions may be preset to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication occurs on both computers so the key matches. n 195 N ...
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... with which you want to communicate with the device. Why can't my computer discover other . If the connected device is also connected to other device's manual for more information. ❑ If the device with which you want to communicate is on the WIRELESS switch. ❑ Your computer and the device may...
... with which you want to communicate with the device. Why can't my computer discover other . If the connected device is also connected to other device's manual for more information. ❑ If the device with which you want to communicate is on the WIRELESS switch. ❑ Your computer and the device may...
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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.