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... about the configuration of -the-art computing experience. ! To find specifications Some features, options, and supplied items may look slightly different from those of this Sony VAIO® computer and welcome to the on your computer, visit the VAIO Support web site at http://support.vaio...
... about the configuration of -the-art computing experience. ! To find specifications Some features, options, and supplied items may look slightly different from those of this Sony VAIO® computer and welcome to the on your computer, visit the VAIO Support web site at http://support.vaio...
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General information of your computer. On-screen Documentation ❑ VAIO User Guide - To access Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support, or press and hold the Microsoft Windows key and press the F1 key. To access VAIO User Guide, click Start , All Programs, and VAIO Manual. ❑ Windows Help and Support - A comprehensive resource for practical advice, tutorials, and demonstrations to help you learn to use your VAIO computer including support and troubleshooting information. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N 2.
General information of your computer. On-screen Documentation ❑ VAIO User Guide - To access Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support, or press and hold the Microsoft Windows key and press the F1 key. To access VAIO User Guide, click Start , All Programs, and VAIO Manual. ❑ Windows Help and Support - A comprehensive resource for practical advice, tutorials, and demonstrations to help you learn to use your VAIO computer including support and troubleshooting information. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N 2.
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... camera (page 38) H LCD screen (page 114) I Built-in speakers (stereo) J Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad to type numbers or to variations in this manual due to perform basic math calculations. K Keyboard (page 33) L Touch pad (page 36) M Right button(page 36) N Left button (page 36) The appearance of your...
... camera (page 38) H LCD screen (page 114) I Built-in speakers (stereo) J Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad to type numbers or to variations in this manual due to perform basic math calculations. K Keyboard (page 33) L Touch pad (page 36) M Right button(page 36) N Left button (page 36) The appearance of your...
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USB 3.0 ports are identifiable by their blue color. Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Right n 13 N A Headphones/OPTICAL OUT jack (page 75) (Optical Output Sampling Rate: 44.1 KHz/48.0 KHz/96.0 KHz) B Microphone jack (page 84) C USB ports* (page 85) D Optical disc drive (page 39) E Drive eject button (page 39) F Manual eject hole (page 145) G Power button/Power indicator (page 16) * Compliant with the USB 1.1/2.0/3.0 standards and support the logical transfer speed of up to 2.5 Gbps.
USB 3.0 ports are identifiable by their blue color. Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Right n 13 N A Headphones/OPTICAL OUT jack (page 75) (Optical Output Sampling Rate: 44.1 KHz/48.0 KHz/96.0 KHz) B Microphone jack (page 84) C USB ports* (page 85) D Optical disc drive (page 39) E Drive eject button (page 39) F Manual eject hole (page 145) G Power button/Power indicator (page 16) * Compliant with the USB 1.1/2.0/3.0 standards and support the logical transfer speed of up to 2.5 Gbps.
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... off. To charge the battery pack 1 Install the battery pack. 2 Connect the computer to a power source with the orange power indicator Blinks fast in this manual from your computer is running out of delivery.
... off. To charge the battery pack 1 Install the battery pack. 2 Connect the computer to a power source with the orange power indicator Blinks fast in this manual from your computer is running out of delivery.
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To avoid loss of data while the computer is running out of data, you should save your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. To avoid loss of power and both the charge and power indicator lights blink, you should ...
To avoid loss of data while the computer is running out of data, you should save your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. To avoid loss of power and both the charge and power indicator lights blink, you should ...
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 54 N Using Other Modules / Memory Cards Using the ExpressCard Module Your computer is equipped with an ExpressCard/34 slot* for transferring data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices. 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.
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 54 N Using Other Modules / Memory Cards Using the ExpressCard Module Your computer is equipped with an ExpressCard/34 slot* for transferring data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices. 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.
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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 your computer to the Internet. For detailed instructions on devices required for Internet access and how to connect your computer to the...
... (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 your computer to the Internet. For detailed instructions on devices required for Internet access and how to connect your computer to the...
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See the manual that came with your access point for more information. ! To enable 5 GHz band communication, you need to establish wireless LAN communications between 8 and 63 characters ... more information. 2 Turn on the WIRELESS switch. 3 Click the VAIO Smart Network icon on selected models only, are disabled by the access point, see the manual that will be a text string between your access point.
See the manual that came with your access point for more information. ! To enable 5 GHz band communication, you need to establish wireless LAN communications between 8 and 63 characters ... more information. 2 Turn on the WIRELESS switch. 3 Click the VAIO Smart Network icon on selected models only, are disabled by the access point, see the manual that will be a text string between your access point.
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... as digital headphones or an audio/video amplifier to the jack and enhance the sound quality of your computer. 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 speakers are designed for computer use. ! Using...
... as digital headphones or an audio/video amplifier to the jack and enhance the sound quality of your computer. 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 speakers are designed for computer use. ! Using...
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... HDMI connection. ! See Why doesn't my screen display a video? (page 152) for sound output. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an External Display n 80 N ✍ See the manual that came with your computer. The HDMI cable carries both video and audio signals.
... HDMI connection. ! See Why doesn't my screen display a video? (page 152) for sound output. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an External Display n 80 N ✍ See the manual that came with your computer. The HDMI cable carries both video and audio signals.
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...; 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 version of Windows to print documents. ❑ For information on how to remove a USB device, see...
...; 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 version of Windows to print documents. ❑ For information on how to remove a USB device, see...
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... be available in some countries or regions. ❑ An i.LINK connection with each other compatible devices is a trademark of Sony Corporation used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to an external... compatible i.LINK device. Notes on connecting i.LINK devices ❑ The i.LINK port on operating conditions and proper connection. See the manual that came with your compatible i.LINK device for more information. ❑ Check the working conditions and operating system compatibility of i.LINK-compatible...
... be available in some countries or regions. ❑ An i.LINK connection with each other compatible devices is a trademark of Sony Corporation used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to an external... compatible i.LINK device. Notes on connecting i.LINK devices ❑ The i.LINK port on operating conditions and proper connection. See the manual that came with your compatible i.LINK device for more information. ❑ Check the working conditions and operating system compatibility of i.LINK-compatible...
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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 88 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 88 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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...or an uninterruptible power supply (UPS), make sure it is turned on. To turn on . ❑ If you are using the supplied Sony AC adapter. Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are using an external display, make sure the power strip or UPS is plugged into a... VAIO computer. Troubleshooting > Computer Operations n 123 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. Reinstall the battery pack, plug...
...or an uninterruptible power supply (UPS), make sure it is turned on. To turn on . ❑ If you are using the supplied Sony AC adapter. Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are using an external display, make sure the power strip or UPS is plugged into a... VAIO computer. Troubleshooting > Computer Operations n 123 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. Reinstall the battery pack, plug...
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... running on battery power? To solve this problem, turn off your computer and remove the battery pack. Remove the battery pack and contact an authorized Sony service/support center. See Using Hibernate Mode (page 28) for information on how you are using a program that prevents the system from entering Hibernate mode..., but some software programs and peripheral devices prevent the system from entering Hibernate mode, save your data frequently to avoid losing data. If you can manually activate Hibernate mode.
... running on battery power? To solve this problem, turn off your computer and remove the battery pack. Remove the battery pack and contact an authorized Sony service/support center. See Using Hibernate Mode (page 28) for information on how you are using a program that prevents the system from entering Hibernate mode..., but some software programs and peripheral devices prevent the system from entering Hibernate mode, save your data frequently to avoid losing data. If you can manually activate Hibernate mode.
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... configurations, radio conditions, and software compatibility. Follow the steps in the Power Options window. See the manual that came with your access point interferes with other option may result in a communication failure. See the manual that came with your access point for more information. ❑ Make sure your computer and the access...
... configurations, radio conditions, and software compatibility. Follow the steps in the Power Options window. See the manual that came with your access point interferes with other option may result in a communication failure. See the manual that came with your access point for more information. ❑ Make sure your computer and the access...
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...the access point channel. Follow the steps in the Power Options window. Selecting any other option may be preset to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication uses divided frequency bands known as channels. What are using... a wireless LAN access point, see connectivity information contained in the manual that came with your access point for more information. ❑ Make sure Maximum Performance is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in What...
...the access point channel. Follow the steps in the Power Options window. Selecting any other option may be preset to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication uses divided frequency bands known as channels. What are using... a wireless LAN access point, see connectivity information contained in the manual that came with your access point for more information. ❑ Make sure Maximum Performance is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in What...
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... function while your computer is on the WIRELESS switch. ❑ Your computer and the device may not be too far apart. 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...
... function while your computer is on the WIRELESS switch. ❑ Your computer and the device may not be too far apart. 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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... the Bluetooth icon in the VAIO Smart Network window. ❑ To display the Bluetooth icon on a destination device for the device that you need to manually change the SCMS-T settings to connect the device using the A2DP and select Control. 3 Click SCMS-T Settings. 4 Click No when the Connect to a device only...
... the Bluetooth icon in the VAIO Smart Network window. ❑ To display the Bluetooth icon on a destination device for the device that you need to manually change the SCMS-T settings to connect the device using the A2DP and select Control. 3 Click SCMS-T Settings. 4 Click No when the Connect to a device only...