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n2 N Contents Before Use ...5 Documentation ...6 Ergonomic Considerations ...9 Getting Started ...11 Locating Controls and Ports...12 About the Indicator Lights ...16 Setting Up Your Computer ...17 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...20 Using Your VAIO Computer ...21 Using the Keyboard ...22 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...25 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...28 Using the Memory Stick ...38 Using the SD Memory Card ...44 Using the Internet...47 Using the Network (LAN) ...48 Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...49 Using the Bluetooth Function ...52
n2 N Contents Before Use ...5 Documentation ...6 Ergonomic Considerations ...9 Getting Started ...11 Locating Controls and Ports...12 About the Indicator Lights ...16 Setting Up Your Computer ...17 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...20 Using Your VAIO Computer ...21 Using the Keyboard ...22 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...25 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...28 Using the Memory Stick ...38 Using the SD Memory Card ...44 Using the Internet...47 Using the Network (LAN) ...48 Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...49 Using the Bluetooth Function ...52
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n4 N Troubleshooting ...94 Computer ...96 System Security ...101 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...102 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 ...128 Peripherals ...129 Support Options ...130 Sony Support Information ...130 Trademarks ...134
n4 N Troubleshooting ...94 Computer ...96 System Security ...101 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...102 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 ...128 Peripherals ...129 Support Options ...130 Sony Support Information ...130 Trademarks ...134
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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 22) ❑ Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 25) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 28) ❑ Using the Memory Stick (page 38) ❑ Using the SD Memory Card (page 44) ❑ Using the Internet (page 47) ❑ Using the Network (LAN) (page 48) ❑ Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 49) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Function (page 52) n 21 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 22) ❑ Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 25) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 28) ❑ Using the Memory Stick (page 38) ❑ Using the SD Memory Card (page 44) ❑ Using the Internet (page 47) ❑ Using the Network (LAN) (page 48) ❑ Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 49) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Function (page 52) n 21 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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...Help and Support. To open area. You can transfer data between your model supports the Bluetooth function. For setting up the Bluetooth function. To use the Bluetooth function To use the Bluetooth function, you first need to 33 feet (10 meters) in an open Windows Help.... ! Be sure to find out whether your computer and other Bluetooth devices such as another computer or a mobile phone. See the online specifications to turn on selected models only. n 52 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Function The Bluetooth® function is available on the WIRELESS switch ...
...Help and Support. To open area. You can transfer data between your model supports the Bluetooth function. For setting up the Bluetooth function. To use the Bluetooth function To use the Bluetooth function, you first need to 33 feet (10 meters) in an open Windows Help.... ! Be sure to find out whether your computer and other Bluetooth devices such as another computer or a mobile phone. See the online specifications to turn on selected models only. n 52 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Function The Bluetooth® function is available on the WIRELESS switch ...
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... to make sure that large files may occasionally be synchronized if you play videos on your computer with Bluetooth technology and is a frequent occurrence with audio output from a connected Bluetooth device. n 53 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on using the Bluetooth function ❑ The data transfer rate varies, depending on the following conditions: ❑ Obstacles, such...
... to make sure that large files may occasionally be synchronized if you play videos on your computer with Bluetooth technology and is a frequent occurrence with audio output from a connected Bluetooth device. n 53 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on using the Bluetooth function ❑ The data transfer rate varies, depending on the following conditions: ❑ Obstacles, such...
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...used by the manufacturer. ❑ Connecting multiple Bluetooth devices to your computer may not work , is not a malfunction. Bluetooth devices use the technology to minimize the interference from other devices that use of the Bluetooth function and wireless communication devices, however, may cause... the standard values. ❑ The Bluetooth function may cause channel congestion, resulting in poor performance of the devices. Simultaneous use the same wave length. n 54 N Using Your VAIO Computer ❑ The 2.4 GHz band, with which Bluetooth devices or wireless LAN devices work with...
...used by the manufacturer. ❑ Connecting multiple Bluetooth devices to your computer may not work , is not a malfunction. Bluetooth devices use the technology to minimize the interference from other devices that use of the Bluetooth function and wireless communication devices, however, may cause... the standard values. ❑ The Bluetooth function may cause channel congestion, resulting in poor performance of the devices. Simultaneous use the same wave length. n 54 N Using Your VAIO Computer ❑ The 2.4 GHz band, with which Bluetooth devices or wireless LAN devices work with...
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... devices to be registered. For certain devices, such as a mouse, no need to communicate. n 55 N Using Your VAIO Computer Bluetooth Security The Bluetooth wireless technology has an authentication function, which allows you to determine with whom you can prevent any anonymous... Bluetooth devices from accessing your computer. With the authentication function, you choose to re-enter the passkey. ✍ The passkey can be entered. The first time two Bluetooth devices communicate, a common passkey (a password required for ...
... devices to be registered. For certain devices, such as a mouse, no need to communicate. n 55 N Using Your VAIO Computer Bluetooth Security The Bluetooth wireless technology has an authentication function, which allows you to determine with whom you can prevent any anonymous... Bluetooth devices from accessing your computer. With the authentication function, you choose to re-enter the passkey. ✍ The passkey can be entered. The first time two Bluetooth devices communicate, a common passkey (a password required for ...
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... To communicate with Another Bluetooth Device You can connect your computer to a Bluetooth device such as another Bluetooth device, you first need to turn on the WIRELESS switch before starting the Bluetooth function. To open Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ! n 56 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with another computer, a mobile phone, a PDA, a headset...
... To communicate with Another Bluetooth Device You can connect your computer to a Bluetooth device such as another Bluetooth device, you first need to turn on the WIRELESS switch before starting the Bluetooth function. To open Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ! n 56 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with another computer, a mobile phone, a PDA, a headset...
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...: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://www.sony.ca/support/ for customers in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/LA/ for customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ for customers in Brazil ❑ Computer (page 96)... ❑ System Security (page 101) ❑ Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 102) ❑ Networking (page 104) ❑ Bluetooth Technology (page 107) ❑ Optical Discs (...
...: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://www.sony.ca/support/ for customers in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/LA/ for customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ for customers in Brazil ❑ Computer (page 96)... ❑ System Security (page 101) ❑ Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 102) ❑ Networking (page 104) ❑ Bluetooth Technology (page 107) ❑ Optical Discs (...
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... when the devices are within 33 feet (10 meters) of the device you may not be too far apart. n 107 N Troubleshooting Bluetooth Technology ! The following Q & A entries apply to find this computer check box. If the connected device is also connected to other devices, it may not be found or it may not...
... when the devices are within 33 feet (10 meters) of the device you may not be too far apart. n 107 N Troubleshooting Bluetooth Technology ! The following Q & A entries apply to find this computer check box. If the connected device is also connected to other devices, it may not be found or it may not...
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... two devices, on radio wave quality, and on . n 108 N Troubleshooting What should I do if other Bluetooth devices cannot connect to my computer? ❑ Make sure the other devices are authenticated. ❑ To allow other Bluetooth devices to find this computer check box. ❑ The data transfer distance can be able to communicate with your...
... two devices, on radio wave quality, and on . n 108 N Troubleshooting What should I do if other Bluetooth devices cannot connect to my computer? ❑ Make sure the other devices are authenticated. ❑ To allow other Bluetooth devices to find this computer check box. ❑ The data transfer distance can be able to communicate with your...
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...on the obstructions and/or the distance between your computer and the device to your computer. Bluetooth devices incorporate technology that large files may not be reduced. Why can 't I use the Bluetooth function when I use . Log onto the computer as a user with administrative rights. n 109 N... altogether. ❑ Connection capability is affected by the connected Bluetooth device? You need to place your computer away from obstacles or move the device to which it is connected closer to the computer. ❑ Identify and remove obstacles between the two devices,...
...on the obstructions and/or the distance between your computer and the device to your computer. Bluetooth devices incorporate technology that large files may not be reduced. Why can 't I use the Bluetooth function when I use . Log onto the computer as a user with administrative rights. n 109 N... altogether. ❑ Connection capability is affected by the connected Bluetooth device? You need to place your computer away from obstacles or move the device to which it is connected closer to the computer. ❑ Identify and remove obstacles between the two devices,...
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To log off before switching users. Be sure to log off your system, the Bluetooth devices will not work. If you switch users without logging off your system, click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and Log Off. The business card exchange function is not supported. n 110 N Troubleshooting Why can 't I switch users? Why can 't I use the Bluetooth devices when I exchange business card data with a mobile phone?
To log off before switching users. Be sure to log off your system, the Bluetooth devices will not work. If you switch users without logging off your system, click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and Log Off. The business card exchange function is not supported. n 110 N Troubleshooting Why can 't I switch users? Why can 't I use the Bluetooth devices when I exchange business card data with a mobile phone?
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... and the Windows logo are registered trademarks owned by Sony Corporation is a registered trademark of MultiMediaCard Association. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of such marks by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of Microsoft Corporation in...Memory 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.other,...
... and the Windows logo are registered trademarks owned by Sony Corporation is a registered trademark of MultiMediaCard Association. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of such marks by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of Microsoft Corporation in...Memory 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.other,...