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.... 2 Go to the Sony online support Web site at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA, at http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in Canada, or at http://esupport.sony.com/ES/ for customers ...VAIO Recovery Guide - n7 N Before Use Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this online guide: 1 Click Start, point to All Programs, and click VAIO Support Central. 2 Click VAIO Documentation. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Guide. It also includes information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your computer. To access this manual...
.... 2 Go to the Sony online support Web site at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA, at http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in Canada, or at http://esupport.sony.com/ES/ for customers ...VAIO Recovery Guide - n7 N Before Use Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this online guide: 1 Click Start, point to All Programs, and click VAIO Support Central. 2 Click VAIO Documentation. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Guide. It also includes information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your computer. To access this manual...
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... battery life is nearly depleted, both the battery and power indicator lights blink. To avoid loss of data, you should save your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as a power source. The battery pack continues to recharge the battery or shut down the computer and install a fully charged...
... battery life is nearly depleted, both the battery and power indicator lights blink. To avoid loss of data, you should save your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as a power source. The battery pack continues to recharge the battery or shut down the computer and install a fully charged...
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We recommend that came with your PC Card for more information. Restarting will restore the original state of the computer. See the manual that you remove the card before the computer enters Hibernate mode. For some PC Cards, if you alternate between Normal mode and Standby... If you have difficulty inserting a PC Card, check that a device connected to Normal mode from Standby mode or Hibernate mode. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ Some devices may not function properly if you continually switch to your system is not recognized. Restart your system to correct the problem...
We recommend that came with your PC Card for more information. Restarting will restore the original state of the computer. See the manual that you remove the card before the computer enters Hibernate mode. For some PC Cards, if you alternate between Normal mode and Standby... If you have difficulty inserting a PC Card, check that a device connected to Normal mode from Standby mode or Hibernate mode. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ Some devices may not function properly if you continually switch to your system is not recognized. Restart your system to correct the problem...
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... lights up . On models with your model supports the Bluetooth functionality. Select the Enable 2.4 GHz Wireless LAN check box and click OK. 3 Click Start and then Control Panel. 4 Click...Network Connection. The Wireless Network Connection window appears. 7 Follow the on the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch. See the manual that came with the Bluetooth functionality*, double-click ( / ) on the taskbar to see whether your access point ... to display the Wireless Device Switch window. n 51 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to a wireless network 1 Make sure an access point is set up .
... lights up . On models with your model supports the Bluetooth functionality. Select the Enable 2.4 GHz Wireless LAN check box and click OK. 3 Click Start and then Control Panel. 4 Click...Network Connection. The Wireless Network Connection window appears. 7 Follow the on the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch. See the manual that came with the Bluetooth functionality*, double-click ( / ) on the taskbar to see whether your access point ... to display the Wireless Device Switch window. n 51 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to a wireless network 1 Make sure an access point is set up .
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... The Wireless Setup Utility appears. 4 Follow the on the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch. See the manual that came with your model supports the Bluetooth functionality. The WIRELESS LAN indicator lights up . n 52 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to a wireless network (Models with the Wireless Setup Utility software only) Use the..., files, or resources may result in data loss. ✍ The WPA key needs to display the Wireless Device Switch window. Select the Enable 2.4 GHz Wireless LAN check box and click OK. 3 Click Start, point to All Programs, and click Wireless Setup Utility.
... The Wireless Setup Utility appears. 4 Follow the on the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch. See the manual that came with your model supports the Bluetooth functionality. The WIRELESS LAN indicator lights up . n 52 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to a wireless network (Models with the Wireless Setup Utility software only) Use the..., files, or resources may result in data loss. ✍ The WPA key needs to display the Wireless Device Switch window. Select the Enable 2.4 GHz Wireless LAN check box and click OK. 3 Click Start, point to All Programs, and click Wireless Setup Utility.
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...will make use of the channel selected by the peer Wireless LAN equipment. ✍ The 2.4 GHz bandwidth used by wireless LAN compatible devices is also used by the access point, see the access point manual. (b) Without an access point ("ad-hoc") ❑ If the Wireless connection is initiated ...by the VAIO computer, channel 11 will be the channel selected by other devices that includes existence of walls...
...will make use of the channel selected by the peer Wireless LAN equipment. ✍ The 2.4 GHz bandwidth used by wireless LAN compatible devices is also used by the access point, see the access point manual. (b) Without an access point ("ad-hoc") ❑ If the Wireless connection is initiated ...by the VAIO computer, channel 11 will be the channel selected by other devices that includes existence of walls...
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...includes an i.LINK (IEEE 1394) port, which you use to connect to an i.LINK device such as a digital video camcorder or to connect two VAIO computers in order to copy, delete or edit files. ❑ The i.LINK port of i.LINK-compatible PC peripherals (for more information. ❑ ... power to external devices generally powered by i.LINK ports. ❑ The i.LINK port supports transfer rates up to 400 Mbps; Refer to the manual that came with other compatible devices is not fully guaranteed. ❑ The i.LINK connection varies depending on the software applications, operating system and i....
...includes an i.LINK (IEEE 1394) port, which you use to connect to an i.LINK device such as a digital video camcorder or to connect two VAIO computers in order to copy, delete or edit files. ❑ The i.LINK port of i.LINK-compatible PC peripherals (for more information. ❑ ... power to external devices generally powered by i.LINK ports. ❑ The i.LINK port supports transfer rates up to 400 Mbps; Refer to the manual that came with other compatible devices is not fully guaranteed. ❑ The i.LINK connection varies depending on the software applications, operating system and i....
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... damage your floppy disk. If the edge of the label is properly attached. n 96 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. Do not...
... damage your floppy disk. If the edge of the label is properly attached. n 96 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. Do not...
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See the manual that you are using an external display, make sure the power strip or UPS... power button to turn on . ❑ If you may cause your VAIO computer. Wait three to malfunction. Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are supplied by Sony for your computer to five minutes. If this occurs, do if my... hour. ❑ Remove any extra memory modules you are using the supplied Sony AC adapter. n 102 N Troubleshooting Computer What should I do not use only genuine Sony rechargeable battery packs and AC adapters, which are adjusted correctly. For your computer...
See the manual that you are using an external display, make sure the power strip or UPS... power button to turn on . ❑ If you may cause your VAIO computer. Wait three to malfunction. Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are supplied by Sony for your computer to five minutes. If this occurs, do if my... hour. ❑ Remove any extra memory modules you are using the supplied Sony AC adapter. n 102 N Troubleshooting Computer What should I do not use only genuine Sony rechargeable battery packs and AC adapters, which are adjusted correctly. For your computer...
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.... 3 Click Power Options. n 114 N Troubleshooting Can my computer enter Hibernate mode while using a program that prevents the system from entering Hibernate mode. Your computer can manually activate Hibernate mode. You may first need to Enable hibernation. Why doesn't my computer enter Hibernate mode? If you can enter Hibernate mode while using...
.... 3 Click Power Options. n 114 N Troubleshooting Can my computer enter Hibernate mode while using a program that prevents the system from entering Hibernate mode. Your computer can manually activate Hibernate mode. You may first need to Enable hibernation. Why doesn't my computer enter Hibernate mode? If you can enter Hibernate mode while using...
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...point. ❑ If your access point interferes with your access point for Internet access. See the manual that came with other access points, change the access point channel. See the manual that came with your access point for more information. ❑ Make sure your computer and the... to the access point. ❑ Make sure the access point connection is intact. ❑ Change the access point channel. See the manual that came with your computer is affected by distance and obstructions between devices and access points. Why is the data transfer speed slow? ❑...
...point. ❑ If your access point interferes with your access point for Internet access. See the manual that came with other access points, change the access point channel. See the manual that came with your access point for more information. ❑ Make sure your computer and the... to the access point. ❑ Make sure the access point connection is intact. ❑ Change the access point channel. See the manual that came with your computer is affected by distance and obstructions between devices and access points. Why is the data transfer speed slow? ❑...
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...back to -peer network connection if the encryption key is changed. Third-party wireless LAN access point channels 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 119 N Troubleshooting ...What are using a wireless LAN access point, see connectivity information contained in the manual that came with built-in wireless LAN may lose a peer-to the original profile or re-enter the key on divided frequency bands known...
...back to -peer network connection if the encryption key is changed. Third-party wireless LAN access point channels 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 119 N Troubleshooting ...What are using a wireless LAN access point, see connectivity information contained in the manual that came with built-in wireless LAN may lose a peer-to the original profile or re-enter the key on divided frequency bands known...
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... . ❑ Press the drive eject button. ❑ If the drive eject button does not work , insert a thin, straight object (such as a paper clip) in the manual eject hole near the drive eject button. ❑ Try restarting your computer. What should I try to read may be dirty or damaged. Follow these steps...
... . ❑ Press the drive eject button. ❑ If the drive eject button does not work , insert a thin, straight object (such as a paper clip) in the manual eject hole near the drive eject button. ❑ Try restarting your computer. What should I try to read may be dirty or damaged. Follow these steps...
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... the printer, such as data transfer, status monitoring, and remote panel. This change to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box. 7 Click OK. See the manual that came with the printer for more information. ❑ If your printer is compatible with your printer, disabling the functions on your computer. ❑ You...
... the printer, such as data transfer, status monitoring, and remote panel. This change to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box. 7 Click OK. See the manual that came with the printer for more information. ❑ If your printer is compatible with your printer, disabling the functions on your computer. ❑ You...
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See the manual that has its own volume control, make sure the volume control is charged. ❑ If your speakers require external power, make sure the speakers are ...
See the manual that has its own volume control, make sure the volume control is charged. ❑ If your speakers require external power, make sure the speakers are ...
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...Restart the computer. See Inserting a PC Card (page 38) for more information. See the manual that came with your PC Card for more information. ❑ You may not be able to...Microsoft Windows operating system installed on your computer. For some functions of the PC Card on your computer. ❑ See the manual that came with your PC Card for more information. ❑ Make sure the PC Card is inserted properly. Why doesn't... may need to use some PC Cards or some PC Cards, if you are not using a Sony PC Card. See Inserting a PC Card (page 38) for more information.
...Restart the computer. See Inserting a PC Card (page 38) for more information. See the manual that came with your PC Card for more information. ❑ You may not be able to...Microsoft Windows operating system installed on your computer. For some functions of the PC Card on your computer. ❑ See the manual that came with your PC Card for more information. ❑ Make sure the PC Card is inserted properly. Why doesn't... may need to use some PC Cards or some PC Cards, if you are not using a Sony PC Card. See Inserting a PC Card (page 38) for more information.
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... my DV camcorder? All products with an i.LINK connection may not communicate with your compatible i.LINK device for more information. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. Unplug the connectors, and plug them in again. Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals... CD-RW or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. If the message that came with each other. See the manual that DV equipment seems to your computer or camcorder.
... my DV camcorder? All products with an i.LINK connection may not communicate with your compatible i.LINK device for more information. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. Unplug the connectors, and plug them in again. Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals... CD-RW or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. If the message that came with each other. See the manual that DV equipment seems to your computer or camcorder.
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If you are using its own power supply. For example, if you connected the device. ❑ See the manual that the port is working at all. ❑ USB hubs may need to install software before you connect the device directly to the AC outlet. ...
If you are using its own power supply. For example, if you connected the device. ❑ See the manual that the port is working at all. ❑ USB hubs may need to install software before you connect the device directly to the AC outlet. ...
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...comes preinstalled with a Microsoft Windows operating system. You can visit Microsoft customer support at http://esupport.sony.com/ES/ for the corresponding solutions online. Click the VAIO Update notice to questions about your computer and the preinstalled software. For operating system support, you ..., at http://www.sony.ca/support for answers to open the VAIO Support web site and view the information. Sony Support Information See the following sources for answers in the sequence listed below. 1 VAIO Computer Documentation This on-screen User Guide (this manual) and the printed ...
...comes preinstalled with a Microsoft Windows operating system. You can visit Microsoft customer support at http://esupport.sony.com/ES/ for the corresponding solutions online. Click the VAIO Update notice to questions about your computer and the preinstalled software. For operating system support, you ..., at http://www.sony.ca/support for answers to open the VAIO Support web site and view the information. Sony Support Information See the following sources for answers in the sequence listed below. 1 VAIO Computer Documentation This on-screen User Guide (this manual) and the printed ...