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... 63 Using the Wireless LAN 64 Using the Wireless WAN 69 Using the Bluetooth Function 73 Using Fingerprint Authentication 79 Using Peripheral Devices 86 Connecting a Docking Station 87 Connecting External Speakers or Headphones ..........95 Connecting an External Display 96 Selecting Display Modes 101 Using the Multiple Monitors Function 102 Connecting an External...
... 63 Using the Wireless LAN 64 Using the Wireless WAN 69 Using the Bluetooth Function 73 Using Fingerprint Authentication 79 Using Peripheral Devices 86 Connecting a Docking Station 87 Connecting External Speakers or Headphones ..........95 Connecting an External Display 96 Selecting Display Modes 101 Using the Multiple Monitors Function 102 Connecting an External...
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... 172 Display 177 Printing 181 Microphone 182 Speakers 183 Touch Pad 185 Keyboard 186 Floppy Disks 187 Audio/Video 188 "Memory Stick 190 Peripherals 191 Docking Station 192 Trademarks 193 Notice 195
... 172 Display 177 Printing 181 Microphone 182 Speakers 183 Touch Pad 185 Keyboard 186 Floppy Disks 187 Audio/Video 188 "Memory Stick 190 Peripherals 191 Docking Station 192 Trademarks 193 Notice 195
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Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Left n 14 N A DC IN port (page 17) B Air vent C Security slot D HDMI output port*1 (page 99) E Monitor port*2 (page 96) F USB port*3 (page 105) G i.LINK 4-pin (S400) port (page 107) *1 On models with the NVIDIA video controller, there may be no sound from an output device connected to the docking station. *3 Compliant with the USB 2.0 standard and supports high-/full-/low- speeds. This does not indicate a malfunction. *2 Not functional when your computer is attached to the HDMI output port for the first few seconds after playback starts.
Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Left n 14 N A DC IN port (page 17) B Air vent C Security slot D HDMI output port*1 (page 99) E Monitor port*2 (page 96) F USB port*3 (page 105) G i.LINK 4-pin (S400) port (page 107) *1 On models with the NVIDIA video controller, there may be no sound from an output device connected to the docking station. *3 Compliant with the USB 2.0 standard and supports high-/full-/low- speeds. This does not indicate a malfunction. *2 Not functional when your computer is attached to the HDMI output port for the first few seconds after playback starts.
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Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Back/Bottom n 15 N A Air vents B SIM card slot* (page 69) C Battery connector (page 19) D Docking station connector* (page 89) E Memory module compartment cover (page 127) * On selected models only.
Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Back/Bottom n 15 N A Air vents B SIM card slot* (page 69) C Battery connector (page 19) D Docking station connector* (page 89) E Memory module compartment cover (page 127) * On selected models only.
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...Update, see Updating Your Computer (page 30). ❑ Depending on system environment, you may find out whether your computer is equipped with a docking station connector. To play content normally, download and install the latest updates for models with a Blu-ray Disc drive, Blu-ray Disc playback is ...available on playing discs To achieve optimum performance of the power saving modes while your model is equipped with the docking station connector. See the specifications to a disc ❑ Only use discs in any other shape (star, heart, card, etc.), as this ...
...Update, see Updating Your Computer (page 30). ❑ Depending on system environment, you may find out whether your computer is equipped with a docking station connector. To play content normally, download and install the latest updates for models with a Blu-ray Disc drive, Blu-ray Disc playback is ...available on playing discs To achieve optimum performance of the power saving modes while your model is equipped with the docking station connector. See the specifications to a disc ❑ Only use discs in any other shape (star, heart, card, etc.), as this ...
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...-T type networks with a LAN cable. Connect one of a LAN cable (not supplied) to the network (LAN) port on the computer or the optional docking station and the other end to any network without changing the default settings. If the network (LAN) port is attached to the optional... docking station, you need to select which network (LAN) port to use telephone lines (multi-line business telephone) - Public telephone subscriber line - Private branch exchange (PBX...
...-T type networks with a LAN cable. Connect one of a LAN cable (not supplied) to the network (LAN) port on the computer or the optional docking station and the other end to any network without changing the default settings. If the network (LAN) port is attached to the optional... docking station, you need to select which network (LAN) port to use telephone lines (multi-line business telephone) - Public telephone subscriber line - Private branch exchange (PBX...
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Using Peripheral Devices > Using Peripheral Devices You can add functionality to your VAIO computer by using the various ports on the computer. ❑ Connecting a Docking Station (page 87) ❑ Connecting External Speakers or Headphones (page 95) ❑ Connecting an External Display (page 96) ❑ Selecting Display Modes (page 101) ❑ Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 102) ❑ Connecting an External Microphone (page 104) ❑ Connecting a USB Device (page 105) ❑ Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 107) n 86 N
Using Peripheral Devices > Using Peripheral Devices You can add functionality to your VAIO computer by using the various ports on the computer. ❑ Connecting a Docking Station (page 87) ❑ Connecting External Speakers or Headphones (page 95) ❑ Connecting an External Display (page 96) ❑ Selecting Display Modes (page 101) ❑ Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 102) ❑ Connecting an External Microphone (page 104) ❑ Connecting a USB Device (page 105) ❑ Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 107) n 86 N
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Your computer may not be equipped with your computer and is available as a printer and an external display. See the specifications to your computer, such as an optional accessory. A docking station is not supplied with a docking station connector depending on the model you to connect additional peripherals to find out about the configuration of your computer. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting a Docking Station n 87 N Connecting a Docking Station Attaching a docking station enables you purchased.
Your computer may not be equipped with your computer and is available as a printer and an external display. See the specifications to your computer, such as an optional accessory. A docking station is not supplied with a docking station connector depending on the model you to connect additional peripherals to find out about the configuration of your computer. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting a Docking Station n 87 N Connecting a Docking Station Attaching a docking station enables you purchased.
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... supplied with the NVIDIA video controller. ! MONITOR port on the docking station - speeds. *2 Functional only on models with the docking station. DVI-D port on the docking station Simultaneous use of the following ports is powered. HDMI output port on the Docking Station n 88 N A DC IN indicator Illuminates while the docking station is not possible. - B IN USE indicator (page 92) C UNDOCK...
... supplied with the NVIDIA video controller. ! MONITOR port on the docking station - speeds. *2 Functional only on models with the docking station. DVI-D port on the docking station Simultaneous use of the following ports is powered. HDMI output port on the Docking Station n 88 N A DC IN indicator Illuminates while the docking station is not possible. - B IN USE indicator (page 92) C UNDOCK...
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Do not move your computer to the docking station. To attach your computer when it is attached to the docking station ! This may detach the docking station and cause damage to both units. 1 Disconnect all peripherals from the computer. 2 Plug one end of the power...use the AC adapter supplied with the docking station. Be sure to the AC adapter (2) into the DC IN port (3) on the docking station (4). Be sure to install the battery pack before attaching your computer to the Docking Station ! Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting a Docking Station n 89 N Attaching Your Computer to ...
Do not move your computer to the docking station. To attach your computer when it is attached to the docking station ! This may detach the docking station and cause damage to both units. 1 Disconnect all peripherals from the computer. 2 Plug one end of the power...use the AC adapter supplied with the docking station. Be sure to the AC adapter (2) into the DC IN port (3) on the docking station (4). Be sure to install the battery pack before attaching your computer to the Docking Station ! Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting a Docking Station n 89 N Attaching Your Computer to ...
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n 90 N Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting a Docking Station 4 Slide open the docking station connector cover on the bottom of the computer. 5 Align the rear bottom corners of the computer with the guides on the docking station.
n 90 N Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting a Docking Station 4 Slide open the docking station connector cover on the bottom of the computer. 5 Align the rear bottom corners of the computer with the guides on the docking station.
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n 91 N Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting a Docking Station 6 Gently push down the computer until it clicks into place. 7 Turn on the computer.
n 91 N Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting a Docking Station 6 Gently push down the computer until it clicks into place. 7 Turn on the computer.
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... no devices connected to take your computer from the docking station may result in To disconnect your computer off the docking station. Be sure to close video playback software before disconnecting your computer from the Docking Station ! Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting a Docking Station n 92 N Disconnecting Your Computer from the docking station while the IN USE indicator light is lit. Use...
... no devices connected to take your computer from the docking station may result in To disconnect your computer off the docking station. Be sure to close video playback software before disconnecting your computer from the Docking Station ! Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting a Docking Station n 92 N Disconnecting Your Computer from the docking station while the IN USE indicator light is lit. Use...
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Use of the computer while on the docking station may cause unstable operations. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting a Docking Station To disconnect your computer off . Pressing the UNDOCK button while your computer is unlit, you have to press the UNDOCK button. Once you ... have placed your computer back in a power saving mode brings the computer to take your computer from the docking station 1 Press the UNDOCK button (1) and wait until the IN USE indicator light (2) turns off the docking station. n 93 N ✍ If the IN USE indicator is in Normal mode, be sure to Normal...
Use of the computer while on the docking station may cause unstable operations. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting a Docking Station To disconnect your computer off . Pressing the UNDOCK button while your computer is unlit, you have to press the UNDOCK button. Once you ... have placed your computer back in a power saving mode brings the computer to take your computer from the docking station 1 Press the UNDOCK button (1) and wait until the IN USE indicator light (2) turns off the docking station. n 93 N ✍ If the IN USE indicator is in Normal mode, be sure to Normal...
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...off. It is left open, dust may get inside and damage the computer. ✍ To disconnect the docking station completely from the docking station as follows: 1 Click Start, the arrow next to the Shut down button, and Undock. 2 Make sure... docking station connector cover after disconnecting your computer from the docking station. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting a Docking Station 2 Lift the computer off the docking station. 3 Close the docking station connector cover on the bottom of the computer. ! Then lift the computer off the docking station. n 94 N 3 Close the docking station ...
...off. It is left open, dust may get inside and damage the computer. ✍ To disconnect the docking station completely from the docking station as follows: 1 Click Start, the arrow next to the Shut down button, and Undock. 2 Make sure... docking station connector cover after disconnecting your computer from the docking station. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting a Docking Station 2 Lift the computer off the docking station. 3 Close the docking station connector cover on the bottom of the computer. ! Then lift the computer off the docking station. n 94 N 3 Close the docking station ...
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Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an External Display n 96 N Connecting an External Display Some features and options in this section may not be available on your computer or via the optional docking station*. * Available only for models with the docking station connector. See the specifications to your computer. Connecting a Computer Display or a Projector You can connect an external display, such as a computer display or a projector, either directly to find out whether your model is equipped with a docking station connector.
Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an External Display n 96 N Connecting an External Display Some features and options in this section may not be available on your computer or via the optional docking station*. * Available only for models with the docking station connector. See the specifications to your computer. Connecting a Computer Display or a Projector You can connect an external display, such as a computer display or a projector, either directly to find out whether your model is equipped with a docking station connector.
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...-D port on the computer with a display cable (3). ✍ If necessary, connect the headphones jack on the projector and the headphones jack (4) i on the docking station is attached to the docking station. The monitor port on your computer is not functional when the computer is functional only on models with the NVIDIA video controller. 1 Plug... external display or the projector into an AC outlet. 2 Connect the external display or the projector to the monitor port (2) on the computer or the docking station with a speaker cable (5).
...-D port on the computer with a display cable (3). ✍ If necessary, connect the headphones jack on the projector and the headphones jack (4) i on the docking station is attached to the docking station. The monitor port on your computer is not functional when the computer is functional only on models with the NVIDIA video controller. 1 Plug... external display or the projector into an AC outlet. 2 Connect the external display or the projector to the monitor port (2) on the computer or the docking station with a speaker cable (5).
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If your computer or the DVI-D port on the docking station. Your computer is compliant with an HDMI input port, plug one end of copyright protected and high-quality content. To connect a TFT/DVI monitor, use a ... content. ✍ If the external computer display is a type of copyright protection, which enables you will not be able to the DVI-D port on the docking station. Digital. A DVI-I (Digital Visual Interface - To view the copyright protected content, connect an HDCP-compliant monitor to the HDMI output port on the computer display...
If your computer or the DVI-D port on the docking station. Your computer is compliant with an HDMI input port, plug one end of copyright protected and high-quality content. To connect a TFT/DVI monitor, use a ... content. ✍ If the external computer display is a type of copyright protection, which enables you will not be able to the DVI-D port on the docking station. Digital. A DVI-I (Digital Visual Interface - To view the copyright protected content, connect an HDCP-compliant monitor to the HDMI output port on the computer display...
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... select either your external display or projector. Using Peripheral Devices > Selecting Display Modes n 101 N Selecting Display Modes When an external display is attached to the docking station. ✍ You may not be able to display the same content on your computer screen and the external display or projector at the same time...
... select either your external display or projector. Using Peripheral Devices > Selecting Display Modes n 101 N Selecting Display Modes When an external display is attached to the docking station. ✍ You may not be able to display the same content on your computer screen and the external display or projector at the same time...
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... applications may not return to Normal mode. The monitor port on the desktop and select Screen resolution. 2 Click the drop-down list next to the docking station. ✍ Your external display may not support the Multiple Monitors function. Make sure that your computer is not functional when the computer is attached to...
... applications may not return to Normal mode. The monitor port on the desktop and select Screen resolution. 2 Click the drop-down list next to the docking station. ✍ Your external display may not support the Multiple Monitors function. Make sure that your computer is not functional when the computer is attached to...