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.../support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA ❑ For customers in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/PT/VAIO/BR/ Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer and welcome to provide you with a state-of-the-art computing... features, options, and supplied items may look slightly different from those of your computer. Before Use > n4 N Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this manual may not be available on -screen User Guide.
.../support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA ❑ For customers in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/PT/VAIO/BR/ Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer and welcome to provide you with a state-of-the-art computing... features, options, and supplied items may look slightly different from those of your computer. Before Use > n4 N Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this manual may not be available on -screen User Guide.
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..., personalizing your VAIO computer with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. VAIO User Guide - An overview of your VAIO computer - VAIO Model Guide (This manual) Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer, creating recovery discs, and more. ...Use my VAIO Access your VAIO user guides, Windows 7 tutorials, VAIO Multimedia Suite, VAIO Update, and Sony forum and get the most out of ...
..., personalizing your VAIO computer with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. VAIO User Guide - An overview of your VAIO computer - VAIO Model Guide (This manual) Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer, creating recovery discs, and more. ...Use my VAIO Access your VAIO user guides, Windows 7 tutorials, VAIO Multimedia Suite, VAIO Update, and Sony forum and get the most out of ...
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... (LAN) port (page 45) a Monitor port (page 60) m Microphone jack (page 64) i Headphones jack (page 58) It may be different from those illustrated in this manual due to identify the controls and ports on your computer may also vary in some countries or areas. SD memory card slot (page 40) Power...
... (LAN) port (page 45) a Monitor port (page 60) m Microphone jack (page 64) i Headphones jack (page 58) It may be different from those illustrated in this manual due to identify the controls and ports on your computer may also vary in some countries or areas. SD memory card slot (page 40) Power...
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... computer to a power source with the orange power indicator Blinks fast in orange Meaning The battery pack is charging. Charge indicator status Lit in this manual from your computer is running out of power. (Normal mode) The battery pack is not fully charged at the time of power. (Sleep mode) A battery...
... computer to a power source with the orange power indicator Blinks fast in orange Meaning The battery pack is charging. Charge indicator status Lit in this manual from your computer is running out of power. (Normal mode) The battery pack is not fully charged at the time of power. (Sleep mode) A battery...
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... the remaining battery life becomes short. When the battery pack is directly connected to recharge the battery pack or shut down 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 data while the computer is...
... the remaining battery life becomes short. When the battery pack is directly connected to recharge the battery pack or shut down 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 data while the computer is...
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... external modem device, for connecting your modem. Depending on devices required for more information. ! For detailed instructions on connection setups and modem configuration, see the manual that came with your ISP, you need to the Home (FTTH) ❑ Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) ❑ Cable modem ❑ Satellite ❑ Dial-up the...
... external modem device, for connecting your modem. Depending on devices required for more information. ! For detailed instructions on connection setups and modem configuration, see the manual that came with your ISP, you need to the Home (FTTH) ❑ Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) ❑ Cable modem ❑ Satellite ❑ Dial-up the...
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Disconnecting the drive while the computer is in a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate) may cause the computer to malfunction. n 57 N ✍ See the manual that came with your external optical disc drive to an AC outlet (1). 2 Choose the USB port (2) you prefer to use. 3 Plug one end of a USB cable (3) into the USB port, and the other end to the optical disc drive. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an Optical Disc Drive To connect an optical disc drive 1 Connect your external optical disc drive for detailed instructions on connecting the USB cable to the drive.
Disconnecting the drive while the computer is in a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate) may cause the computer to malfunction. n 57 N ✍ See the manual that came with your external optical disc drive to an AC outlet (1). 2 Choose the USB port (2) you prefer to use. 3 Plug one end of a USB cable (3) into the USB port, and the other end to the optical disc drive. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an Optical Disc Drive To connect an optical disc drive 1 Connect your external optical disc drive for detailed instructions on connecting the USB cable to the drive.
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Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting a USB Device n 66 N Notes on how to remove a USB device, 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 ... driver software supplied with USB devices connected, avoid exposing the USB ports to use a USB printer compatible with your USB device before use. 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...
Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting a USB Device n 66 N Notes on how to remove a USB device, 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 ... driver software supplied with USB devices connected, avoid exposing the USB ports to use a USB printer compatible with your USB device before use. 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...
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... turned on. Troubleshooting > Computer Operations n 92 N Computer Operations What should I do not use only the genuine Sony rechargeable battery pack and AC adapter, which are adjusted correctly. See the manual that you are using the supplied Sony AC adapter. For your safety, use the computer for at least one hour. ❑ Check that...
... turned on. Troubleshooting > Computer Operations n 92 N Computer Operations What should I do not use only the genuine Sony rechargeable battery pack and AC adapter, which are adjusted correctly. See the manual that you are using the supplied Sony AC adapter. For your safety, use the computer for at least one hour. ❑ Check that...
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Check the settings on the VAIO Control Center. Why can manually activate Hibernate mode. What should I fully charge my battery pack? Then reinstall the battery pack to the battery pack not being installed properly. Remove the battery pack and contact an authorized Sony Service Center. If you can 't I do if a message appears notifying...
Check the settings on the VAIO Control Center. Why can manually activate Hibernate mode. What should I fully charge my battery pack? Then reinstall the battery pack to the battery pack not being installed properly. Remove the battery pack and contact an authorized Sony Service Center. If you can 't I do if a message appears notifying...
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... transfer speed slow? ❑ The wireless LAN data transfer speed is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in a communication failure. See the manual that came with other devices are connected to one another. ❑ Move your computer away from obstacles or closer to any access point... other option may result in What should I do if I cannot access the Internet? ❑ Check the access point settings. See the manual that came with your access point for more information. ❑ Make sure your computer and the access point are communicating via the access point...
... transfer speed slow? ❑ The wireless LAN data transfer speed is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in a communication failure. See the manual that came with other devices are connected to one another. ❑ Move your computer away from obstacles or closer to any access point... other option may result in What should I do if I cannot access the Internet? ❑ Check the access point settings. See the manual that came with your access point for more information. ❑ Make sure your computer and the access point are communicating via the access point...
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... point channel. Two computers with your computer is connected to an access point, data transfer interruptions 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 (LAN/... point? (page 106) to change the settings. What are using a wireless LAN access point, see connectivity information contained in the manual that came with the wireless LAN function may occur if a large file is exchanged or the computer is changed. You can either ...
... point channel. Two computers with your computer is connected to an access point, data transfer interruptions 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 (LAN/... point? (page 106) to change the settings. What are using a wireless LAN access point, see connectivity information contained in the manual that came with the wireless LAN function may occur if a large file is exchanged or the computer is changed. You can either ...
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... with is already communicating with another Bluetooth device, it may not be found or it may not be too far apart. See the other device's manual for more information. ❑ If the device you want to Normal mode, then turn on the model. Bring the computer back to communicate with is...
... with is already communicating with another Bluetooth device, it may not be found or it may not be too far apart. See the other device's manual for more information. ❑ If the device you want to Normal mode, then turn on the model. Bring the computer back to communicate with is...
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... or Hibernate), then restart the computer. ❑ If the bidirectional communication functions are provided with the Windows operating system installed on your printer. See the manual that came with your printer for more information. ❑ If your printer is compatible with your printer, disabling the functions on your computer. ❑ You...
... or Hibernate), then restart the computer. ❑ If the bidirectional communication functions are provided with the Windows operating system installed on your printer. See the manual that came with your printer for more information. ❑ If your printer is compatible with your printer, disabling the functions on your computer. ❑ You...
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... the program's help file for more information. ❑ Make sure your speakers for computer use. ❑ If your speakers have a muting button, set . See the manual that has its own volume control, make sure the speakers are designed for more information. ❑ Check the Windows volume controls by clicking the volume...
... the program's help file for more information. ❑ Make sure your speakers for computer use. ❑ If your speakers have a muting button, set . See the manual that has its own volume control, make sure the speakers are designed for more information. ❑ Check the Windows volume controls by clicking the volume...
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... are using a printer, check if the power cable is connected properly to your computer without a hub. We recommend you connected the device. ❑ See the manual that came with your USB device for more information. If you are using a digital camera, check if the battery is charged. Troubleshooting > Peripherals n 127 N Peripherals...
... are using a printer, check if the power cable is connected properly to your computer without a hub. We recommend you connected the device. ❑ See the manual that came with your USB device for more information. If you are using a digital camera, check if the battery is charged. Troubleshooting > Peripherals n 127 N Peripherals...
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... Corporation. , "XMB," and "xross media bar" are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. Symantec, the Symantec Logo, and Norton Internet Security are trademarks of their respective owners. In the manual, the ™ or ® marks may be specified. "TransferJet" and the "...TransferJet" logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation and Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Not all the software listed above may not ...
... Corporation. , "XMB," and "xross media bar" are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. Symantec, the Symantec Logo, and Norton Internet Security are trademarks of their respective owners. In the manual, the ™ or ® marks may be specified. "TransferJet" and the "...TransferJet" logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation and Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Not all the software listed above may not ...
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... the software described herein, in whole or in connection with this manual, the software, or other information contained herein or the use thereof. Sony Corporation provides no event shall Sony Corporation be liable for any lost or damaged as a result of your computer failure or..., external recording media, or recording devices or any circumstances. Sony Corporation reserves the right to make any modification to this manual or the information contained herein at any particular purpose with regard to this manual, the software, or other information. In no warranty with ...
... the software described herein, in whole or in connection with this manual, the software, or other information contained herein or the use thereof. Sony Corporation provides no event shall Sony Corporation be liable for any lost or damaged as a result of your computer failure or..., external recording media, or recording devices or any circumstances. Sony Corporation reserves the right to make any modification to this manual or the information contained herein at any particular purpose with regard to this manual, the software, or other information. In no warranty with ...