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... Link web site at http://www.vaio-link.com. Before Use > n4 N Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this manual may not be available on your computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer and welcome to find out about the configuration of -the-art computing experience. !
... Link web site at http://www.vaio-link.com. Before Use > n4 N Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this manual may not be available on your computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer and welcome to find out about the configuration of -the-art computing experience. !
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Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - On-screen Documentation ❑ User Guide (This manual) - Features of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Recovery and Troubleshooting Guide ❑ Regulations, Guarantee, and Service Support ... drive) > Documentation > Documentation and opening the folder for practical advice, tutorials, and demonstrations to help you want to read. ✍ You can manually browse to the user guides by going to use your computer. A comprehensive resource for your VAIO computer. 1. To access Windows Help and Support, click...
Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - On-screen Documentation ❑ User Guide (This manual) - Features of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Recovery and Troubleshooting Guide ❑ Regulations, Guarantee, and Service Support ... drive) > Documentation > Documentation and opening the folder for practical advice, tutorials, and demonstrations to help you want to read. ✍ You can manually browse to the user guides by going to use your computer. A comprehensive resource for your VAIO computer. 1. To access Windows Help and Support, click...
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... automatically adjusting the LCD brightness to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. ! It may be different from those illustrated in this manual due to variations in speakers (stereo) J Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad to type numbers or to perform basic math calculations. Getting Started > Locating Controls...
... automatically adjusting the LCD brightness to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. ! It may be different from those illustrated in this manual due to variations in speakers (stereo) J Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad to type numbers or to perform basic math calculations. Getting Started > Locating Controls...
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Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Right n 12 N A Headphones/OPTICAL OUT jack (page 69) (Optical Output Sampling Rate: 44.1 KHz/48.0 KHz/96.0 KHz) B Microphone jack (page 78) C USB ports* (page 79) D Optical disc drive (page 36) E Drive eject button (page 36) F Manual eject hole (page 141) G Power button/Power indicator (page 15) * Compliant with the USB 2.0 standard and support high-/full-/low- speeds.
Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Right n 12 N A Headphones/OPTICAL OUT jack (page 69) (Optical Output Sampling Rate: 44.1 KHz/48.0 KHz/96.0 KHz) B Microphone jack (page 78) C USB ports* (page 79) D Optical disc drive (page 36) E Drive eject button (page 36) F Manual eject hole (page 141) G Power button/Power indicator (page 15) * Compliant with the USB 2.0 standard and support high-/full-/low- speeds.
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... pack. ! 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 charging. Charge the battery pack as described in orange Meaning The battery pack is not fully charged at the time of...
... pack. ! 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 charging. Charge the battery pack as described in orange Meaning The battery pack is not fully charged at the time of...
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Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 22 N ✍ Keep the battery pack in your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect the life of power while the computer is ...
Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 22 N ✍ Keep the battery pack in your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect the life of power while the computer is ...
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... place. This slot can only accommodate an ExpressCard/34 (34 mm wide) module*. * Referred to as the ExpressCard slot and the ExpressCard module in this manual. Do not force it clicks into the slot. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 49 N Using Other Modules / Memory Cards Using the...
... place. This slot can only accommodate an ExpressCard/34 (34 mm wide) module*. * Referred to as the ExpressCard slot and the ExpressCard module in this manual. Do not force it clicks into the slot. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 49 N Using Other Modules / Memory Cards Using the...
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... (FTTH) ❑ Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) ❑ Cable modem ❑ Satellite ❑ Dial-up For detailed information on connection setups and modem configuration, see the manual that came with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) and set up the wireless LAN network.
... (FTTH) ❑ Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) ❑ Cable modem ❑ Satellite ❑ Dial-up For detailed information on connection setups and modem configuration, see the manual that came with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) and set up the wireless LAN network.
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... 1 Make sure an access point is case sensitive and must enter a passphrase. To enable 5 GHz band communication, you must be used by default. See the manual that came with your computer and an access point (not supplied). The passphrase is set up. See Windows Help and Support for Wireless LAN Settings... sure the WIRELESS indicator light turns on. ! 5 GHz band wireless LAN communications, available on selected models only, are disabled by the access point, see the manual that will be a text string between your access point for more information. !
... 1 Make sure an access point is case sensitive and must enter a passphrase. To enable 5 GHz band communication, you must be used by default. See the manual that came with your computer and an access point (not supplied). The passphrase is set up. See Windows Help and Support for Wireless LAN Settings... sure the WIRELESS indicator light turns on. ! 5 GHz band wireless LAN communications, available on selected models only, are disabled by the access point, see the manual that will be a text string between your access point for more information. !
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For more information, see How do I change the sound output device. For the detailed instructions, see the manual that came with a speaker cable (3) (not supplied). Connect external speakers (1) to the headphones/OPTICAL OUT jack (2) i with your S/PDIF device. ! Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting External ...
For more information, see How do I change the sound output device. For the detailed instructions, see the manual that came with a speaker cable (3) (not supplied). Connect external speakers (1) to the headphones/OPTICAL OUT jack (2) i with your S/PDIF device. ! Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting External ...
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... has been set its input to the HDMI output port on installation and use. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an External Display n 74 N ✍ See the manual that came with your computer. With the HDMI connection, the volume can adjust the screen resolution of any connected devices. The HDMI cable carries both...
... has been set its input to the HDMI output port on installation and use. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an External Display n 74 N ✍ See the manual that came with your computer. With the HDMI connection, the volume can adjust the screen resolution of any connected devices. The HDMI cable carries both...
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Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting a USB Device n 80 N Notes on how to remove a USB device, see the manual that came with the USB device for more information. ❑ Be sure to shock or impact. ❑ Do not put the computer into a bag or ...carrying case when it has USB devices connected. 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...
Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting a USB Device n 80 N Notes on how to remove a USB device, see the manual that came with the USB device for more information. ❑ Be sure to shock or impact. ❑ Do not put the computer into a bag or ...carrying case when it has USB devices connected. 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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... operating system compatibility of Sony Corporation used only to designate that came with your software for more information on the transfer rate of the external device. ❑ The optional i.LINK cables may not be available depending on a software application, an operating system, and a compatible i.LINK device. See the manual that came with...
... operating system compatibility of Sony Corporation used only to designate that came with your software for more information on the transfer rate of the external device. ❑ The optional i.LINK cables may not be available depending on a software application, an operating system, and a compatible i.LINK device. See the manual that came with...
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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 82 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 82 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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Troubleshooting > Computer Operations n 118 N Computer Operations What should I do not use only the genuine Sony rechargeable battery pack and AC adapter, which are supplied by Sony for more information. ❑ Unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery pack. Wait three to turn on . Make sure the brightness... and contrast controls are using the supplied Sony AC adapter. See the manual that you are using an external display, make sure the power strip or UPS is turned on the LCD backlight, see Using...
Troubleshooting > Computer Operations n 118 N Computer Operations What should I do not use only the genuine Sony rechargeable battery pack and AC adapter, which are supplied by Sony for more information. ❑ Unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery pack. Wait three to turn on . Make sure the brightness... and contrast controls are using the supplied Sony AC adapter. See the manual that you are using an external display, make sure the power strip or UPS is turned on the LCD backlight, see Using...
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If you can manually activate Hibernate mode. What should I fully charge my battery pack? The battery care function is not compatible. To solve this problem, turn off your data ...
If you can manually activate Hibernate mode. What should I fully charge my battery pack? The battery care function is not compatible. To solve this problem, turn off your data ...
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...What should I do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point? (page 133) to change the settings. See the manual that came with your access point for Internet access. ❑ Make sure Maximum Performance is affected by distance and obstructions between devices and... What should I cannot access the Internet? ❑ Check the access point settings. Follow the steps in a communication failure. See the manual that came with other access points, change the settings. Selecting any other option may result in the Power Options window. Other factors include ...
...What should I do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point? (page 133) to change the settings. See the manual that came with your access point for Internet access. ❑ Make sure Maximum Performance is affected by distance and obstructions between devices and... What should I cannot access the Internet? ❑ Check the access point settings. Follow the steps in a communication failure. See the manual that came with other access points, change the settings. Selecting any other option may result in the Power Options window. Other factors include ...
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... selected for more information. ❑ Make sure Maximum Performance is intact. ❑ Change the access point channel. See the manual that came with your access point. What are using a wireless LAN access point, see connectivity information contained in a communication failure... network connection if the encryption key is changed. Two computers with the wireless LAN function may lose a peer-to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication uses divided frequency bands known as channels. Troubleshooting > Networking ...
... selected for more information. ❑ Make sure Maximum Performance is intact. ❑ Change the access point channel. See the manual that came with your access point. What are using a wireless LAN access point, see connectivity information contained in a communication failure... network connection if the encryption key is changed. Two computers with the wireless LAN function may lose a peer-to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication uses divided frequency bands known as channels. Troubleshooting > Networking ...
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... is lit on the WIRELESS switch. ❑ Your computer and the device may be able to communicate with your computer. ❑ To allow other device's manual for more information. ❑ If the device you want to find this computer check box.
... is lit on the WIRELESS switch. ❑ Your computer and the device may be able to communicate with your computer. ❑ To allow other device's manual for more information. ❑ If the device you want to find this computer check box.
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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) into the manual eject hole on the optical disc drive. ❑ Try restarting your computer. Troubleshooting > Optical Discs n 141 N Optical Discs Why does my computer freeze when I do...
.... ❑ Press the drive eject button. ❑ If the drive eject button does not 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. Troubleshooting > Optical Discs n 141 N Optical Discs Why does my computer freeze when I do...