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... different from those of your computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this manual may not be available on -screen User Guide. To find differences in the supplied manuals including this User Guide is intended for users of the VAIO computers with the 64-bit operating system.... How to provide state-of-the-art personal computing experience. ! Before Use > n4 N Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and...
... different from those of your computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this manual may not be available on -screen User Guide. To find differences in the supplied manuals including this User Guide is intended for users of the VAIO computers with the 64-bit operating system.... How to provide state-of-the-art personal computing experience. ! Before Use > n4 N Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and...
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...VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Information about your VAIO computer. 1. You can find the answers you need. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n5 N Finding More about Your VAIO... Safety Information - Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer. An overview of VAIO tutorials, how-to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and ...
...VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Information about your VAIO computer. 1. You can find the answers you need. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n5 N Finding More about Your VAIO... Safety Information - Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer. An overview of VAIO tutorials, how-to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system 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. ! Front A Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 35) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera ...
It may be different from those illustrated in this manual due to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. ! Front A Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 35) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera ...
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speeds. Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Right n 15 N A Optical disc drive indicator (page 19) B Manual eject hole (page 179) C Drive eject button (page 36) D Optical disc drive (page 36) E Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 107) F Power button/Power indicator (page 19) * Support high-/full-/low-
speeds. Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Right n 15 N A Optical disc drive indicator (page 19) B Manual eject hole (page 179) C Drive eject button (page 36) D Optical disc drive (page 36) E Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 107) F Power button/Power indicator (page 19) * Support high-/full-/low-
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... charging. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 24 N Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with the orange power indicator Blinks fast in this manual from your first battery charge. The charge indicator light turns on while the battery pack is charging.
... charging. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 24 N Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with the orange power indicator Blinks fast in this manual from your first battery charge. The charge indicator light turns on while the battery pack is charging.
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... does not affect the life of data when using the computer. Going back to recharge the battery pack or shut down your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. If the battery charge level falls below 10%, you should save your computer and install a fully...
... does not affect the life of data when using the computer. Going back to recharge the battery pack or shut down your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. If the battery charge level falls below 10%, you should save your computer and install a fully...
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... the ExpressCard slot. 2 Carefully slide the ExpressCard module into the slot until it clicks into the slot easily, remove it in this manual. Make sure you are inserting it gently and verify you use the most recent driver software provided by the ExpressCard module manufacturer. This ... an ExpressCard/34 (34 mm wide) module*. * Referred to as the ExpressCard slot and the ExpressCard module in the proper direction. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 48 N Using Other Modules / Memory Cards Using the ExpressCard Module Your computer is equipped with ...
... the ExpressCard slot. 2 Carefully slide the ExpressCard module into the slot until it clicks into the slot easily, remove it in this manual. Make sure you are inserting it gently and verify you use the most recent driver software provided by the ExpressCard module manufacturer. This ... an ExpressCard/34 (34 mm wide) module*. * Referred to as the ExpressCard slot and the ExpressCard module in the proper direction. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 48 N Using Other Modules / Memory Cards Using the ExpressCard Module Your computer is equipped with ...
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Internet n 54 N Using the Internet Before using the wireless LAN function, you connect your modem. If your computer is not equipped with ... online threats. The following types of Internet connection services may need to set up For detailed information on connection setups and modem configuration, see the manual that came with your computer to the Internet, be sure to take appropriate security measures to the Internet.
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Internet n 54 N Using the Internet Before using the wireless LAN function, you connect your modem. If your computer is not equipped with ... online threats. The following types of Internet connection services may need to set up For detailed information on connection setups and modem configuration, see the manual that came with your computer to the Internet, be sure to take appropriate security measures to the Internet.
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... the output volume of the connected TV with your TV for the detailed procedure. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an External Display n 99 N ✍ See the manual that came with your computer.
... the output volume of the connected TV with your TV for the detailed procedure. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an External Display n 99 N ✍ See the manual that came with your computer.
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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. ... from damage, observe the following: ❑ When moving the computer 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 USB device before use. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting a USB Device n 108 N Notes on how to shock...
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. ... from damage, observe the following: ❑ When moving the computer 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 USB device before use. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting a USB Device n 108 N Notes on how to shock...
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... operating system compatibility of i.LINK-compatible PC peripherals (for more information on a software application, an operating system, and a compatible i.LINK device. See the manual that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an i.LINK Device n 109 N Connecting an i.LINK Device Your computer is equipped...to designate that came with other . If the external device requires external power, be available depending on the transfer rate of Sony Corporation used only to 400 Mbps. Not all products with an i.LINK connection can use .
... operating system compatibility of i.LINK-compatible PC peripherals (for more information on a software application, an operating system, and a compatible i.LINK device. See the manual that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an i.LINK Device n 109 N Connecting an i.LINK Device Your computer is equipped...to designate that came with other . If the external device requires external power, be available depending on the transfer rate of Sony Corporation used only to 400 Mbps. Not all products with an i.LINK connection can use .
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You cannot access the pictures stored on your compatible i.LINK device. See the manual that came with the device for more information. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an i.LINK Device n 110 N Connecting a Digital Video Camcorder To connect a digital video camcorder Plug one end 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 a Memory Stick when using an i.LINK connection.
You cannot access the pictures stored on your compatible i.LINK device. See the manual that came with the device for more information. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an i.LINK Device n 110 N Connecting a Digital Video Camcorder To connect a digital video camcorder Plug one end 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 a Memory Stick when using an i.LINK connection.
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... pack is securely plugged into a power source and turned on . ❑ If you are supplied by Sony for more information. ❑ Unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery pack. Wait three to malfunction...., use the computer for at least one hour. ❑ Check that came with your display for your VAIO computer. If this occurs, do if my computer does not start? ❑ Make sure your computer is... plugged into a power source and turned on . See the manual that you are adjusted correctly. Troubleshooting > Computer n 157 N Computer What should I do not use only the...
... pack is securely plugged into a power source and turned on . ❑ If you are supplied by Sony for more information. ❑ Unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery pack. Wait three to malfunction...., use the computer for at least one hour. ❑ Check that came with your display for your VAIO computer. If this occurs, do if my computer does not start? ❑ Make sure your computer is... plugged into a power source and turned on . See the manual that you are adjusted correctly. Troubleshooting > Computer n 157 N Computer What should I do not use only the...
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... a program that the installed battery pack is powering your data frequently to be concerned that prevents the system from entering Hibernate mode. Your computer can manually activate Hibernate mode. See Using Hibernate Mode (page 127) for the battery pack to avoid losing data. If you can enter Hibernate mode while using...
... a program that the installed battery pack is powering your data frequently to be concerned that prevents the system from entering Hibernate mode. Your computer can manually activate Hibernate mode. See Using Hibernate Mode (page 127) for the battery pack to avoid losing data. If you can enter Hibernate mode while using...
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... 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 connected to one another. ❑ Move your access point for Wireless Adapter Settings in a ...selected for more information. ❑ Make sure Maximum Performance is affected by distance and obstructions between devices and access points. See the manual that came with your access point for Wireless Adapter Settings in a communication failure. Troubleshooting > Networking n 173 N What should I do...
... 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 connected to one another. ❑ Move your access point for Wireless Adapter Settings in a ...selected for more information. ❑ Make sure Maximum Performance is affected by distance and obstructions between devices and access points. See the manual that came with your access point for Wireless Adapter Settings in a communication failure. Troubleshooting > Networking n 173 N What should I do...
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... large file is exchanged or the computer is placed in close proximity to microwaves and cordless telephones. ❑ Move your access point. See the manual that came with your access point for more information. ❑ Make sure Maximum Performance is changed. Follow the steps in What should I avoid ...Wireless Adapter Settings in a communication failure. Why does the network connection stop when I change the encryption key back to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication uses divided frequency bands known as channels.
... large file is exchanged or the computer is placed in close proximity to microwaves and cordless telephones. ❑ Move your access point. See the manual that came with your access point for more information. ❑ Make sure Maximum Performance is changed. Follow the steps in What should I avoid ...Wireless Adapter Settings in a communication failure. Why does the network connection stop when I change the encryption key back to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication uses divided frequency bands known as channels.
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... to Normal mode, then turn on . What should I want to communicate with? ❑ Check that the Bluetooth function of each other. See the other device's manual for more information. ❑ If the device you want to communicate with is already communicating with another Bluetooth device, it may not be found or...
... to Normal mode, then turn on . What should I want to communicate with? ❑ Check that the Bluetooth function of each other. See the other device's manual for more information. ❑ If the device you want to communicate with is already communicating with another Bluetooth device, it may not be found or...
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... optical disc drive icon, and select Eject. ❑ If none of the above options work, insert a thin, straight object (such as a paper clip) into the manual eject hole on the optical disc drive. ❑ Try restarting your computer is trying to read a disc? Follow these steps: 1 Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete...
... optical disc drive icon, and select Eject. ❑ If none of the above options work, insert a thin, straight object (such as a paper clip) into the manual eject hole on the optical disc drive. ❑ Try restarting your computer is trying to read a disc? Follow these steps: 1 Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete...
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... securely connected to the ports on the printer and your computer. ❑ Make sure your printer is connected to an AC power source. See the manual that came with your printer for more information. ❑ If your printer is not functioning after your computer resumes from a power saving mode (Sleep or...
... securely connected to the ports on the printer and your computer. ❑ Make sure your printer is connected to an AC power source. See the manual that came with your printer for more information. ❑ If your printer is not functioning after your computer resumes from a power saving mode (Sleep or...
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See the program's help file for more information. See the manual that has its own volume control, make sure the speakers are connected to a power source. Press them once again. ❑ The volume may have been ...
See the program's help file for more information. See the manual that has its own volume control, make sure the speakers are connected to a power source. Press them once again. ❑ The volume may have been ...