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n2 N Contents Before Use ...5 Documentation ...6 Ergonomic Considerations ...10 Getting Started ...12 Locating Controls and Ports...13 About the Indicator Lights ...17 Setting Up Your Computer ...18 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...21 Using Your VAIO Computer ...22 Using the Keyboard ...23 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...26 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...29 Using the Memory Stick ...38 Using the SD Memory Card ...44 Using the Internet...47 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...48 Using the Bluetooth Function ...51
n2 N Contents Before Use ...5 Documentation ...6 Ergonomic Considerations ...10 Getting Started ...12 Locating Controls and Ports...13 About the Indicator Lights ...17 Setting Up Your Computer ...18 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...21 Using Your VAIO Computer ...22 Using the Keyboard ...23 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...26 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...29 Using the Memory Stick ...38 Using the SD Memory Card ...44 Using the Internet...47 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...48 Using the Bluetooth Function ...51
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n4 N Troubleshooting ...93 Computer ...95 System Security ...100 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...101 Networking ...104 Bluetooth Technology ...107 Optical Discs ...111 Display ...116 Printing ...117 Microphone ...118 Mouse ...119 Speakers ...120 Keyboard...122 Floppy Disks ...123 Audio/Video...124 Memory Stick ...127 Peripherals ...128 Support Options ...129 Sony Support Information ...130 Program Support Information...133 Trademarks ...144
n4 N Troubleshooting ...93 Computer ...95 System Security ...100 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...101 Networking ...104 Bluetooth Technology ...107 Optical Discs ...111 Display ...116 Printing ...117 Microphone ...118 Mouse ...119 Speakers ...120 Keyboard...122 Floppy Disks ...123 Audio/Video...124 Memory Stick ...127 Peripherals ...128 Support Options ...129 Sony Support Information ...130 Program Support Information...133 Trademarks ...144
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To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. * The Bluetooth and wireless WAN functions are available on selected models only. n8 N Before Use ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - See the online specifications to find out whether your model supports the functions. Provides information about setting up Bluetooth*, wireless LAN, and wireless WAN* functions.
To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. * The Bluetooth and wireless WAN functions are available on selected models only. n8 N Before Use ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - See the online specifications to find out whether your model supports the functions. Provides information about setting up Bluetooth*, wireless LAN, and wireless WAN* functions.
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Using Your VAIO Computer This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 23) ❑ Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 26) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 29) ❑ Using the Memory Stick (page 38) ❑ Using the SD Memory Card (page 44) ❑ Using the Internet (page 47) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 48) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Function (page 51) n 22 N Using Your VAIO Computer
Using Your VAIO Computer This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 23) ❑ Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 26) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 29) ❑ Using the Memory Stick (page 38) ❑ Using the SD Memory Card (page 44) ❑ Using the Internet (page 47) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 48) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Function (page 51) n 22 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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... such as another computer or a mobile phone. To access this on selected models only. n 51 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Function The Bluetooth function is available on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility ...Help. ! You can transfer data between your model supports the Bluetooth function. Be sure to 33 feet (10 meters) in an open area. See the SmartWi Connection Utility Help for more information. You can...
... such as another computer or a mobile phone. To access this on selected models only. n 51 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Function The Bluetooth function is available on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility ...Help. ! You can transfer data between your model supports the Bluetooth function. Be sure to 33 feet (10 meters) in an open area. See the SmartWi Connection Utility Help for more information. You can...
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...synchronized if you play videos on your computer with Bluetooth technology and is not a malfunction. This is a frequent occurrence with audio output from a connected Bluetooth device. n 52 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on using the Bluetooth function ❑ The data transfer rate varies, depending... conditions ❑ Device configuration ❑ Type of software application ❑ Type of operating system ❑ Use of the Bluetooth standard and electromagnetic interference in all situations. ❑ Video and audio may not be corrupted during continuous transfer due to make...
...synchronized if you play videos on your computer with Bluetooth technology and is not a malfunction. This is a frequent occurrence with audio output from a connected Bluetooth device. n 52 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on using the Bluetooth function ❑ The data transfer rate varies, depending... conditions ❑ Device configuration ❑ Type of software application ❑ Type of operating system ❑ Use of the Bluetooth standard and electromagnetic interference in all situations. ❑ Video and audio may not be corrupted during continuous transfer due to make...
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... not a malfunction. n 53 N Using Your VAIO Computer ❑ The 2.4 GHz band, with which Bluetooth devices or wireless LAN devices work with Bluetooth technology and is used by the manufacturer. ❑ Connecting multiple Bluetooth devices to minimize the interference from other devices, ... various devices. Simultaneous use of the Bluetooth function and wireless communication devices, however, may cause radio interference and result in reduced communication speeds and distances than the standard values. ❑ The Bluetooth function may cause bandwidth congestion, resulting in...
... not a malfunction. n 53 N Using Your VAIO Computer ❑ The 2.4 GHz band, with which Bluetooth devices or wireless LAN devices work with Bluetooth technology and is used by the manufacturer. ❑ Connecting multiple Bluetooth devices to minimize the interference from other devices, ... various devices. Simultaneous use of the Bluetooth function and wireless communication devices, however, may cause radio interference and result in reduced communication speeds and distances than the standard values. ❑ The Bluetooth function may cause bandwidth congestion, resulting in...
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Once a device is registered, there is no passkey can be entered. n 54 N Using Your VAIO Computer Bluetooth Security The Bluetooth wireless technology has an authentication function, which allows you to determine with whom you can be different each time, but must be the same at ... be determined for authentication) should be registered. With the authentication function, you choose to re-enter the passkey. ✍ The passkey can prevent any anonymous Bluetooth devices from accessing your computer. For certain devices, such as a mouse, no need to communicate. The first time two...
Once a device is registered, there is no passkey can be entered. n 54 N Using Your VAIO Computer Bluetooth Security The Bluetooth wireless technology has an authentication function, which allows you to determine with whom you can be different each time, but must be the same at ... be determined for authentication) should be registered. With the authentication function, you choose to re-enter the passkey. ✍ The passkey can prevent any anonymous Bluetooth devices from accessing your computer. For certain devices, such as a mouse, no need to communicate. The first time two...
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To communicate with another Bluetooth device To communicate with Another Bluetooth Device You can connect your computer to a Bluetooth device such as another Bluetooth device, you first need to set up and using the Bluetooth function, search for Bluetooth information using Windows Help and Support. To open Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. n 55 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with another computer, a mobile phone, a PDA, a headset, a mouse, or a digital camera without the use of any cables. For setting up the Bluetooth function.
To communicate with another Bluetooth device To communicate with Another Bluetooth Device You can connect your computer to a Bluetooth device such as another Bluetooth device, you first need to set up and using the Bluetooth function, search for Bluetooth information using Windows Help and Support. To open Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. n 55 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with another computer, a mobile phone, a PDA, a headset, a mouse, or a digital camera without the use of any cables. For setting up the Bluetooth function.
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...the following URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://www.sony.ca/support/ for customers in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in Brazil ...❑ Computer (page 95) ❑ System Security (page 100) ❑ Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 101) ❑ Networking (page 104) ❑ Bluetooth Technology (page 107) ❑ Optical Discs...
...the following URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://www.sony.ca/support/ for customers in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in Brazil ...❑ Computer (page 95) ❑ System Security (page 100) ❑ Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 101) ❑ Networking (page 104) ❑ Bluetooth Technology (page 107) ❑ Optical Discs...
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... your computer, follow these steps: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, Bluetooth Devices, and Bluetooth Settings. 2 Click the Options tab and select the Allow Bluetooth devices to find other . See the other Bluetooth devices to communicate with your computer. ❑ To allow other device's manual for more... information. ❑ If the device you may not be able to communicate with another Bluetooth device, it may not be found or it may not appear in the Bluetooth Devices window or you want to communicate with the device. Why can't my computer find this...
... your computer, follow these steps: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, Bluetooth Devices, and Bluetooth Settings. 2 Click the Options tab and select the Allow Bluetooth devices to find other . See the other Bluetooth devices to communicate with your computer. ❑ To allow other device's manual for more... information. ❑ If the device you may not be able to communicate with another Bluetooth device, it may not be found or it may not appear in the Bluetooth Devices window or you want to communicate with the device. Why can't my computer find this...
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... to communicate with your computer, follow these steps: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, Bluetooth Devices, and Bluetooth Settings. 2 Click the Options tab and select the Allow Bluetooth devices to communicate with is on the operating system or the software in use. n 108 N Troubleshooting ...to my computer? ❑ Make sure the other devices are authenticated. ❑ To allow other Bluetooth devices to communicate with your computer. ❑ Check that the Bluetooth function of the device you want to find this computer check box. ❑ The data transfer distance...
... to communicate with your computer, follow these steps: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, Bluetooth Devices, and Bluetooth Settings. 2 Click the Options tab and select the Allow Bluetooth devices to communicate with is on the operating system or the software in use. n 108 N Troubleshooting ...to my computer? ❑ Make sure the other devices are authenticated. ❑ To allow other Bluetooth devices to communicate with your computer. ❑ Check that the Bluetooth function of the device you want to find this computer check box. ❑ The data transfer distance...
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... Support, click Start and Help and Support. Interference from other devices using Windows Help and Support. See the help file for Bluetooth information using the same wavelength, however, communication speed and connection range may also stop communications altogether. ❑ Connection capability is ...video playback software. For more details, search for detailed information on the operating system or the software in the environment. Bluetooth devices incorporate technology that large files may become unstable if you listen to playback audio from obstacles or move the device to...
... Support, click Start and Help and Support. Interference from other devices using Windows Help and Support. See the help file for Bluetooth information using the same wavelength, however, communication speed and connection range may also stop communications altogether. ❑ Connection capability is ...video playback software. For more details, search for detailed information on the operating system or the software in the environment. Bluetooth devices incorporate technology that large files may become unstable if you listen to playback audio from obstacles or move the device to...
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... in Personal Area Network User (PANU) mode, you switch users without logging off your system, the Bluetooth devices will not work. If the device to which you want to a user with a mobile phone? To log off before switching users. Why can't I exchange ...)? If you cannot connect to the Lock button, and Log Off. The business card exchange function is not supported. n 110 N Troubleshooting Why can't I use the Bluetooth devices when I switch users? Log onto the computer as a user with administrative rights. Why can't I use the...
... in Personal Area Network User (PANU) mode, you switch users without logging off your system, the Bluetooth devices will not work. If the device to which you want to a user with a mobile phone? To log off before switching users. Why can't I exchange ...)? If you cannot connect to the Lock button, and Log Off. The business card exchange function is not supported. n 110 N Troubleshooting Why can't I use the Bluetooth devices when I switch users? Log onto the computer as a user with administrative rights. Why can't I use the...
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... customers in USA and Canada Web site http://support.sonic.com/ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Sony Electronics Inc. SmartWi Connection Utility allows you to easily switch between the various wireless components (wireless LAN, wireless WAN, and Bluetooth® technology connectivity) that came with your computer. For contacts about the software, see Program...
... customers in USA and Canada Web site http://support.sonic.com/ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Sony Electronics Inc. SmartWi Connection Utility allows you to easily switch between the various wireless components (wireless LAN, wireless WAN, and Bluetooth® technology connectivity) that came with your computer. For contacts about the software, see Program...
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...Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and any use of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. All rights reserved. Design and specifications are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation in part without notice. PS/2 is prohibited. Sony, the Sony logo, VAIO, the VAIO...Stick Import, Micro Vault, Micro Vault EX, MOTION EYE, Sony Style, DVgate, DVgate Plus, i.LINK, VAIO Digital Studio, VAIO Media, VAIO Media Music Server, VAIO Media Photo Server, VAIO Media Console, VAIO Sphere, VAIO World, VAIO Zone, Vegas, VAIO Media Video Server, Click to BD, G-Sensor, like.no....
...Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and any use of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. All rights reserved. Design and specifications are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation in part without notice. PS/2 is prohibited. Sony, the Sony logo, VAIO, the VAIO...Stick Import, Micro Vault, Micro Vault EX, MOTION EYE, Sony Style, DVgate, DVgate Plus, i.LINK, VAIO Digital Studio, VAIO Media, VAIO Media Music Server, VAIO Media Photo Server, VAIO Media Console, VAIO Sphere, VAIO World, VAIO Zone, Vegas, VAIO Media Video Server, Click to BD, G-Sensor, like.no....