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... computing experience. ! External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to find out about the configuration of this manual may not be available on -screen User Guide. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on your computer. How to provide a state-of your computer.
... computing experience. ! External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to find out about the configuration of this manual may not be available on -screen User Guide. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on your computer. How to provide a state-of your computer.
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... started with my VAIO Get help in storage device to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. VAIO User Guide (This manual) - Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n5 N Finding More about Your VAIO Computer This section ... assistance for your VAIO computer, and creating recovery discs and more. Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with Internet and...
... started with my VAIO Get help in storage device to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. VAIO User Guide (This manual) - Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n5 N Finding More about Your VAIO Computer This section ... assistance for your VAIO computer, and creating recovery discs and more. Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with Internet and...
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It may be different from those illustrated in this manual due to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. ! Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports n 12 N Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment ...
It may be different from those illustrated in this manual due to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. ! Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports n 12 N Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment ...
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Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Right n 15 N A Optical disc drive (page 37) B Optical disc drive indicator (page 18) C Manual eject hole (page 179) D Substitute drive eject button (page 37) E HDMI output port*1 (page 98) F Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port*2 (page 105) G Monitor port*3 (page 94) H Power button/Power indicator (page 18) *1 Functional only while your computer is in SPEED mode. *2 Supports high-/full-/low- speeds. *3 Not accessible when your computer is attached to the docking station.
Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Right n 15 N A Optical disc drive (page 37) B Optical disc drive indicator (page 18) C Manual eject hole (page 179) D Substitute drive eject button (page 37) E HDMI output port*1 (page 98) F Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port*2 (page 105) G Monitor port*3 (page 94) H Power button/Power indicator (page 18) *1 Functional only while your computer is in SPEED mode. *2 Supports high-/full-/low- speeds. *3 Not accessible when your computer is attached to the docking station.
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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 computer is running out of power. (Normal mode) The battery pack is not fully charged at the time of power. (Sleep mode) A battery ...
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 computer is running out of power. (Normal mode) The battery pack is not fully charged at the time of power. (Sleep mode) A battery ...
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... care function of your battery pack if you should either connect the AC adapter to charge while you should save your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. You can extend the life of the Battery Charge Functions with a lithium... is running on the battery, you are in your computer while it is directly connected to the previous work state is supplied with the VAIO Control Center. While some software applications or peripheral devices are using the computer. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 25 N ✍...
... care function of your battery pack if you should either connect the AC adapter to charge while you should save your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. You can extend the life of the Battery Charge Functions with a lithium... is running on the battery, you are in your computer while it is directly connected to the previous work state is supplied with the VAIO Control Center. While some software applications or peripheral devices are using the computer. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 25 N ✍...
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Make sure you are inserting it clicks into the slot until it in this manual. To insert an ExpressCard module 1 Locate the ExpressCard slot. 2 Carefully slide the ExpressCard module into place. Do not force it into the slot. ✍ If ... go into the slot easily, remove it gently and verify you use the most recent driver software provided by the ExpressCard module manufacturer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 50 N Using Other Modules / Memory Cards Using the ExpressCard Module Your computer is equipped with an ExpressCard/34 slot...
Make sure you are inserting it clicks into the slot until it in this manual. To insert an ExpressCard module 1 Locate the ExpressCard slot. 2 Carefully slide the ExpressCard module into place. Do not force it into the slot. ✍ If ... go into the slot easily, remove it gently and verify you use the most recent driver software provided by the ExpressCard module manufacturer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 50 N Using Other Modules / Memory Cards Using the ExpressCard Module Your computer is equipped with an ExpressCard/34 slot...
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... telephone modem, a DSL modem, or a cable modem, to your computer. For the detailed instructions on connection setups and modem configuration, see the manual that came with a built-in modem, you may be sure to take appropriate security measures to protect the computer against online threats. When you connect...your ISP. ✍ To connect your computer to the Internet using the Internet, you need to set up the wireless LAN network. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Internet n 56 N Using the Internet Before using the wireless LAN function, you need to sign up with an Internet ...
... telephone modem, a DSL modem, or a cable modem, to your computer. For the detailed instructions on connection setups and modem configuration, see the manual that came with a built-in modem, you may be sure to take appropriate security measures to protect the computer against online threats. When you connect...your ISP. ✍ To connect your computer to the Internet using the Internet, you need to set up the wireless LAN network. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Internet n 56 N Using the Internet Before using the wireless LAN function, you need to sign up with an Internet ...
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... connected to the HDMI output port, you connect an HDMI cable to the HDMI output port on installation and use the device driver provided by Sony is used, the image will not be displayed and the audio will not be heard. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an External Display n 99 N ! To ... sound output. If a device driver other than the one end of an HDMI cable to the HDMI input. 3 Plug one provided by Sony for updates. ✍ 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...
... connected to the HDMI output port, you connect an HDMI cable to the HDMI output port on installation and use the device driver provided by Sony is used, the image will not be displayed and the audio will not be heard. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an External Display n 99 N ! To ... sound output. If a device driver other than the one end of an HDMI cable to the HDMI input. 3 Plug one provided by Sony for updates. ✍ 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...
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See the manual that came with the USB device for more information. ❑ Be sure to use a USB printer compatible with your version of Windows to print documents. ... ❑ You may need to install the driver software supplied with USB devices connected, avoid exposing the USB ports to remove a USB device, see the manual that came with the device. ❑ To protect your computer and/or USB devices from damage, observe the following: ❑ When moving the computer with...
See the manual that came with the USB device for more information. ❑ Be sure to use a USB printer compatible with your version of Windows to print documents. ... ❑ You may need to install the driver software supplied with USB devices connected, avoid exposing the USB ports to remove a USB device, see the manual that came with the device. ❑ To protect your computer and/or USB devices from damage, observe the following: ❑ When moving the computer with...
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... on your computer does not supply power to an external device. Not all products with an i.LINK connection can use . See the manual that came with your software for more information. ❑ Check the working conditions and operating system compatibility of i.LINK-compatible PC peripherals... i.LINK Device Your computer is equipped with an i.LINK port which you can communicate with each other compatible devices is a trademark of Sony Corporation used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. The procedure to establish an i.LINK connection may not be ...
... on your computer does not supply power to an external device. Not all products with an i.LINK connection can use . See the manual that came with your software for more information. ❑ Check the working conditions and operating system compatibility of i.LINK-compatible PC peripherals... i.LINK Device Your computer is equipped with an i.LINK port which you can communicate with each other compatible devices is a trademark of Sony Corporation used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. The procedure to establish an i.LINK connection may not be ...
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See the manual that came with the device for more information. You cannot access the contents of an i.LINK cable (1) (not supplied) into the i.LINK port (2) on the computer and the other end into the DV In/ Out port (3) on the digital video camcorder. ✍ The connection procedure varies depending on your compatible i.LINK device. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an i.LINK Device n 108 N Connecting a Digital Video Camcorder To connect a digital video camcorder Plug one end of "Memory Stick" in the digital video camcorder via an i.LINK connection.
See the manual that came with the device for more information. You cannot access the contents of an i.LINK cable (1) (not supplied) into the i.LINK port (2) on the computer and the other end into the DV In/ Out port (3) on the digital video camcorder. ✍ The connection procedure varies depending on your compatible i.LINK device. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an i.LINK Device n 108 N Connecting a Digital Video Camcorder To connect a digital video camcorder Plug one end of "Memory Stick" in the digital video camcorder via an i.LINK connection.
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See the manual that you are using an external display, make sure the power strip or UPS is plugged into a power source and turned on. ❑ If you are using the supplied Sony AC adapter. Reinstall the battery pack, plug the AC adapter, and then press the power button to ...your safety, use the computer for at least one hour. ❑ Check that came with your display for your VAIO computer. Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are supplied by Sony for more information. ❑ Unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery pack. Wait three to malfunction. If ...
See the manual that you are using an external display, make sure the power strip or UPS is plugged into a power source and turned on. ❑ If you are using the supplied Sony AC adapter. Reinstall the battery pack, plug the AC adapter, and then press the power button to ...your safety, use the computer for at least one hour. ❑ Check that came with your display for your VAIO computer. Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are supplied by Sony for more information. ❑ Unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery pack. Wait three to malfunction. If ...
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... you can enter Hibernate mode while running on battery power? If you need to disable this function. The wake function of delivery. Your computer can manually activate Hibernate mode. See Using Hibernate Mode (page 29) for the power management settings and cancel the check box that prevents the system from entering...
... you can enter Hibernate mode while running on battery power? If you need to disable this function. The wake function of delivery. Your computer can manually activate Hibernate mode. See Using Hibernate Mode (page 29) for the power management settings and cancel the check box that prevents the system from entering...
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...What should I do if I cannot access the Internet? ❑ Check the access point settings. Follow the steps in a communication failure. See the manual that came with other option may result in the Power Options window. Troubleshooting > Networking n 173 N What should I do if my computer cannot ...connect to a wireless LAN access point? (page 172) 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 communicating via the access point. ...
...What should I do if I cannot access the Internet? ❑ Check the access point settings. Follow the steps in a communication failure. See the manual that came with other option may result in the Power Options window. Troubleshooting > Networking n 173 N What should I do if my computer cannot ...connect to a wireless LAN access point? (page 172) 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 communicating via the access point. ...
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... cordless telephones. ❑ Move your access point. Third-party wireless LAN access point channels may lose a peer-to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication uses divided frequency bands known as channels. Selecting any other option... may result in the manual that came with the wireless LAN function may be preset to -peer network connection if the encryption key is intact. ❑ Change...
... cordless telephones. ❑ Move your access point. Third-party wireless LAN access point channels may lose a peer-to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication uses divided frequency bands known as channels. Selecting any other option... may result in the manual that came with the wireless LAN function may be preset to -peer network connection if the encryption key is intact. ❑ Change...
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See the other device's manual for more information. ❑ If the device you want to communicate with is on. What should I do if I cannot find the Bluetooth device I do if ...
See the other device's manual for more information. ❑ If the device you want to communicate with is on. What should I do if I cannot find the Bluetooth device I do if ...
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...tray does not open? ❑ Make sure your computer is on. ❑ If the power supply to the optical disc drive is disabled by the 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...disc from the optical disc drive. 3 Check the disc for instructions. It will not work , insert a thin, straight object (such as a paper clip) into the manual eject hole near the substitute drive eject button. ❑ Try restarting your computer is not powered. ❑ If the drive eject button does not work...
...tray does not open? ❑ Make sure your computer is on. ❑ If the power supply to the optical disc drive is disabled by the 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...disc from the optical disc drive. 3 Check the disc for instructions. It will not work , insert a thin, straight object (such as a paper clip) into the manual eject hole near the substitute drive eject button. ❑ Try restarting your computer is not powered. ❑ If the drive eject button does not work...
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... are provided with the Windows operating system installed on your printer is connected to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box. 5 Click OK. See the manual that came with your printer for more information. ❑ If your computer may need to install the printer driver software before you use your printer.
... are provided with the Windows operating system installed on your printer is connected to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box. 5 Click OK. See the manual that came with your printer for more information. ❑ If your computer may need to install the printer driver software before you use your printer.
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... been minimized by the Fn+F3 keys. See the program's help file for more information. ❑ The volume may have a muting button, set . See the manual that has its own volume control, make sure the volume control is turned up the volume loud enough to a power source.
... been minimized by the Fn+F3 keys. See the program's help file for more information. ❑ The volume may have a muting button, set . See the manual that has its own volume control, make sure the volume control is turned up the volume loud enough to a power source.