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... slightly different from those of your purchase of your computer. External views illustrated in the supplied manuals including this manual may find out about the configuration of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of the VAIO computers with the 64-bit operating system. Information in this User Guide is intended for...
... slightly different from those of your purchase of your computer. External views illustrated in the supplied manuals including this manual may find out about the configuration of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of the VAIO computers with the 64-bit operating system. Information in this User Guide is intended for...
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...following categories to the original factory settings - VAIO User Guide (This manual) - Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer, and creating recovery discs and more. ...Support - Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Information about your VAIO computer. 1. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n5 N Finding More about Your VAIO Computer This section ...
...following categories to the original factory settings - VAIO User Guide (This manual) - Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer, and creating recovery discs and more. ...Support - Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Information about your VAIO computer. 1. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n5 N Finding More about Your VAIO Computer This section ...
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... indicator (page 18) C Num lock indicator (page 18) D Caps lock indicator (page 18) E Scroll lock indicator (page 18) F LCD screen (page 142) G Built-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...
... indicator (page 18) C Num lock indicator (page 18) D Caps lock indicator (page 18) E Scroll lock indicator (page 18) F LCD screen (page 142) G Built-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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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 36) B Optical disc drive indicator (page 18) C Manual eject hole (page 180) D Substitute drive eject button (page 36) E HDMI output port*1 (page 97) F Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port*2 (page 107) G Monitor port*3 (page 93) H Power button/Power indicator (page 18) *1 Functional only when 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 36) B Optical disc drive indicator (page 18) C Manual eject hole (page 180) D Substitute drive eject button (page 36) E HDMI output port*1 (page 97) F Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port*2 (page 107) G Monitor port*3 (page 93) H Power button/Power indicator (page 18) *1 Functional only when your computer is in SPEED mode. *2 Supports high-/full-/low-
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... indicator Blinks along with the AC adapter. When the battery pack charges close to a power source with the orange power indicator Blinks fast in this manual from your desired maximum charge level, see Using the Battery Charge Functions (page 25). To select your first battery charge. Charge the battery pack as...
... indicator Blinks along with the AC adapter. When the battery pack charges close to a power source with the orange power indicator Blinks fast in this manual from your desired maximum charge level, see Using the Battery Charge Functions (page 25). To select your first battery charge. Charge the battery pack as...
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... you should save your data frequently. If the battery pack wears out when the computer enters Sleep mode, you should save your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. Going back to AC power. Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect the life of...
... you should save your data frequently. If the battery pack wears out when the computer enters Sleep mode, you should save your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. Going back to AC power. Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect the life of...
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Make sure you are inserting it clicks into place. 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 an ExpressCard/34 slot* ... the ExpressCard module manufacturer. Do not force it into the slot. ✍ If the module does not go into the slot until it in this manual.
Make sure you are inserting it clicks into place. 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 an ExpressCard/34 slot* ... the ExpressCard module manufacturer. Do not force it into the slot. ✍ If the module does not go into the slot until it in this manual.
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...the Internet using the Internet, you may be sure to take appropriate security measures to protect the computer against online threats. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Internet n 54 N Using the Internet Before using the wireless LAN function, you connect your computer to the Internet...Subscriber Line (DSL) ❑ Cable modem ❑ Satellite ❑ Dial-up For detailed information on connection setups and modem configuration, see the manual that came with a built-in modem, you need to sign up with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) and set up devices required for ...
...the Internet using the Internet, you may be sure to take appropriate security measures to protect the computer against online threats. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Internet n 54 N Using the Internet Before using the wireless LAN function, you connect your computer to the Internet...Subscriber Line (DSL) ❑ Cable modem ❑ Satellite ❑ Dial-up For detailed information on connection setups and modem configuration, see the manual that came with a built-in modem, you need to sign up with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) and set up devices required for ...
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Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an External Display n 98 N ! Always use . The HDMI cable carries both video and audio signals. If a device driver other than the one provided by Sony for updates. ✍ See the manual that came with your TV for more information 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 98 N ! Always use . The HDMI cable carries both video and audio signals. If a device driver other than the one provided by Sony for updates. ✍ See the manual that came with your TV for more information 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.
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... came with the USB device for more information. ❑ Be sure to use a USB printer compatible with your USB device before use. 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 ...
... came with the USB device for more information. ❑ Be sure to use a USB printer compatible with your USB device before use. 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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... an 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. Not all products with an i.LINK connection can use . If ...Notes on connecting i.LINK devices ❑ The i.LINK port on a software application, an operating system, and a compatible i.LINK device. See the manual that came with other . However, the actual transfer rate depends on the transfer rate of the external device. ❑ The optional i.LINK cables may...
... an 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. Not all products with an i.LINK connection can use . If ...Notes on connecting i.LINK devices ❑ The i.LINK port on a software application, an operating system, and a compatible i.LINK device. See the manual that came with other . However, the actual transfer rate depends on the transfer rate of the external device. ❑ The optional i.LINK cables may...
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See the manual that came with the device for more information. You cannot access the pictures stored on your compatible i.LINK device. 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.
See the manual that came with the device for more information. You cannot access the pictures stored on your compatible i.LINK device. 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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.... ❑ Remove any extra memory modules you may cause your VAIO computer. Reinstall the battery pack, plug the AC adapter, and then press the power button to five minutes. See the manual that you are using the supplied Sony AC adapter. Troubleshooting > Computer n 158 N Computer What should... I do not use only the genuine Sony rechargeable battery pack and AC adapter, which are adjusted correctly. Make sure...
.... ❑ Remove any extra memory modules you may cause your VAIO computer. Reinstall the battery pack, plug the AC adapter, and then press the power button to five minutes. See the manual that you are using the supplied Sony AC adapter. Troubleshooting > Computer n 158 N Computer What should... I do not use only the genuine Sony rechargeable battery pack and AC adapter, which are adjusted correctly. Make sure...
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... peripheral devices prevent the system from entering Hibernate mode, save your computer is enabled at the time of the Ethernet controller on how you can manually activate Hibernate mode. Your computer can I conserve battery power when my computer is in Sleep mode?
... peripheral devices prevent the system from entering Hibernate mode, save your computer is enabled at the time of the Ethernet controller on how you can manually activate Hibernate mode. Your computer can I conserve battery power when my computer is in Sleep mode?
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... configured for Internet access. ❑ Make sure Maximum Performance is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in the Power Options window. See the manual that came with your access point interferes with your access point for more information. ❑ Make sure Maximum Performance is affected by distance...n 174 N What should I do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point? (page 173) to change the settings. See the manual that came with other option may result in What should I do if I cannot access the Internet? ❑ Check the access point settings.
... configured for Internet access. ❑ Make sure Maximum Performance is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in the Power Options window. See the manual that came with your access point interferes with your access point for more information. ❑ Make sure Maximum Performance is affected by distance...n 174 N What should I do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point? (page 173) to change the settings. See the manual that came with other option may result in What should I do if I cannot access the Internet? ❑ Check the access point settings.
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What are 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 different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication uses divided frequency bands known ... point for Wireless Adapter Settings in the Power Options window. Follow the steps in What should I change the settings. See the manual that came with the wireless LAN function may be preset to the original profile or re-enter the key on both computers so ...
What are 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 different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication uses divided frequency bands known ... point for Wireless Adapter Settings in the Power Options window. Follow the steps in What should I change the settings. See the manual that came with the wireless LAN function may be preset to the original profile or re-enter the key on both computers so ...
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... Normal mode, then turn on . Bring the computer back 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 find this computer check box. What should I do if I cannot find the Bluetooth device I do...
... Normal mode, then turn on . Bring the computer back 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 find this computer check box. What should I do if I cannot find the Bluetooth device I do...
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... none of the above options 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 disabled by the VAIO Power Management, the substitute drive eject button on . ❑ If the power supply to read a disc? It...
... none of the above options 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 disabled by the VAIO Power Management, the substitute drive eject button on . ❑ If the power supply to read a disc? It...
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.... 5 Click to see if the docking station is compatible with your printer, disabling the functions on your computer. ❑ You may enable printing. 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...
.... 5 Click to see if the docking station is compatible with your printer, disabling the functions on your computer. ❑ You may enable printing. 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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... for more information. See the program's help file for computer use. ❑ If your speakers have been minimized by the Fn+F3 keys. See the manual that has its own volume control, make sure the speakers are connected to a power source. Troubleshooting > Speakers n 191 N Speakers What should I do if I do not...
... for more information. See the program's help file for computer use. ❑ If your speakers have been minimized by the Fn+F3 keys. See the manual that has its own volume control, make sure the speakers are connected to a power source. Troubleshooting > Speakers n 191 N Speakers What should I do if I do not...