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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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...VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer. n8 N Before Use Help and Support Help and Support is easy to access and provides a single location for general information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer..., and creating recovery DVDs and more. ❑ Use my VAIO Access your VAIO user guide, interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and...
...VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer. n8 N Before Use Help and Support Help and Support is easy to access and provides a single location for general information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer..., and creating recovery DVDs and more. ❑ Use my VAIO Access your VAIO user guide, interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and...
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Front A LCD screen (page 83) B Built-in microphone (monaural) C Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 16) D Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 25) E WIRELESS indicator (page 16) F Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive indicator (page 16) G Power indicator (page 16) H Power button I Built-in speakers (stereo) J Bottom chassis frame (page 86) n 12 N Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages.
Front A LCD screen (page 83) B Built-in microphone (monaural) C Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 16) D Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 25) E WIRELESS indicator (page 16) F Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive indicator (page 16) G Power indicator (page 16) H Power button I Built-in speakers (stereo) J Bottom chassis frame (page 86) n 12 N Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages.
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G Line In jack Connect an external audio device for audio input. size Memory Stick. *2 Support high-/full-/low- Left n 15 N Getting Started A Memory Stick slot*1 (page 38) B Media Access indicator (page 16) C SD memory card slot (page 44) D Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports*2 (page 60) E Headphones jack (page 58) F Microphone jack Connect an external microphone. speeds. H WIRELESS switch (page 49) *1 Your computer supports both the standard-size Memory Stick and the Duo-
G Line In jack Connect an external audio device for audio input. size Memory Stick. *2 Support high-/full-/low- Left n 15 N Getting Started A Memory Stick slot*1 (page 38) B Media Access indicator (page 16) C SD memory card slot (page 44) D Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports*2 (page 60) E Headphones jack (page 58) F Microphone jack Connect an external microphone. speeds. H WIRELESS switch (page 49) *1 Your computer supports both the standard-size Memory Stick and the Duo-
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... equipped with the following indicator lights: Indicator Power 1 Built-in MOTION EYE camera Media Access Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive WIRELESS Functions Illuminates in green when the computer is on . Illuminates when the drive is not in use . Illuminates while the built-in Sleep mode, and turns off... is lit.) When the indicator is unlit, the memory card is reading or writing data. Illuminates when the WIRELESS switch is turned on , illuminates in orange while the computer is in MOTION EYE camera is off when this indicator is lit. Illuminates when data is read from or ...
... equipped with the following indicator lights: Indicator Power 1 Built-in MOTION EYE camera Media Access Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive WIRELESS Functions Illuminates in green when the computer is on . Illuminates when the drive is not in use . Illuminates while the built-in Sleep mode, and turns off... is lit.) When the indicator is unlit, the memory card is reading or writing data. Illuminates when the WIRELESS switch is turned on , illuminates in orange while the computer is in MOTION EYE camera is off when this indicator is lit. Illuminates when data is read from or ...
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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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...your modem. See Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 49) for more information. ! For the detailed instructions on devices required for the Internet and how to connect your computer to the Internet, ask your ISP. ✍ To connect your computer to the Internet using the ...DSL modem, or a cable modem, to your computer. The following types of Internet connection services may be sure to take appropriate security measures to protect the computer against online threats. n 47 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Internet Before using the wireless LAN function, you need to set up devices...
...your modem. See Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 49) for more information. ! For the detailed instructions on devices required for the Internet and how to connect your computer to the Internet, ask your ISP. ✍ To connect your computer to the Internet using the ...DSL modem, or a cable modem, to your computer. The following types of Internet connection services may be sure to take appropriate security measures to protect the computer against online threats. n 47 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Internet Before using the wireless LAN function, you need to set up devices...
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... and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ! Or you can communicate with a limited number of computers (ad-hoc). You cannot select the 5 GHz band, which is used for wireless LAN information using the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz band, is a network in WLAN function communicate freely with... each other through an access point, which allows you to create a full infrastructure network. n 49 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN) Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN), all your digital devices with the built-in which a user can connect to a Local Area Network (LAN) ...
... and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ! Or you can communicate with a limited number of computers (ad-hoc). You cannot select the 5 GHz band, which is used for wireless LAN information using the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz band, is a network in WLAN function communicate freely with... each other through an access point, which allows you to create a full infrastructure network. n 49 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN) Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN), all your digital devices with the built-in which a user can connect to a Local Area Network (LAN) ...
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n 50 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ In some countries, using WLAN products may cause lower communication speed, narrower communication range, or broken wireless connections. It utilizes the enhanced data encryption TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) in addition to secure...to minimize interference from other devices that , there are different. Besides that use the same band are specifications of standards based on wireless LAN compatible devices, such interference may be forward compatible with WPA. * See the online specifications to -end encryption, virtual private ...
n 50 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ In some countries, using WLAN products may cause lower communication speed, narrower communication range, or broken wireless connections. It utilizes the enhanced data encryption TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) in addition to secure...to minimize interference from other devices that , there are different. Besides that use the same band are specifications of standards based on wireless LAN compatible devices, such interference may be forward compatible with WPA. * See the online specifications to -end encryption, virtual private ...
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... be as fast as expected, changing the wireless channel on the access point may be cut off depending on your computer. Taking this into consideration, the IEEE 802.11g products are designed to reduce the communication speed to radio interference. n 51 N Using Your VAIO Computer The communication speed varies depending on the actual... of obstacles between communication devices, existence of such walls, and the software in use . When the communication speed is not as fast as the one displayed on the radio conditions. In addition, communications may increase the communication speed.
... be as fast as expected, changing the wireless channel on the access point may be cut off depending on your computer. Taking this into consideration, the IEEE 802.11g products are designed to reduce the communication speed to radio interference. n 51 N Using Your VAIO Computer The communication speed varies depending on the actual... of obstacles between communication devices, existence of such walls, and the software in use . When the communication speed is not as fast as the one displayed on the radio conditions. In addition, communications may increase the communication speed.
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... model supports the Bluetooth function. For setting up the Bluetooth function. n 52 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Function The Bluetooth® function is available on the WIRELESS switch before starting the Bluetooth function. You can establish wireless communications between these devices without cables at a range of up to find out whether your...
... model supports the Bluetooth function. For setting up the Bluetooth function. n 52 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Function The Bluetooth® function is available on the WIRELESS switch before starting the Bluetooth function. You can establish wireless communications between these devices without cables at a range of up to find out whether your...
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...performance, specifications, and operation procedures can vary. This is not a malfunction. Even if standards are maintained. 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 .... ❑ All Bluetooth devices must be synchronized if you play videos on your computer ❑ Size of both wireless LAN and Bluetooth functions at the same time on your computer with Bluetooth technology and is a frequent occurrence with audio output from a connected Bluetooth...
...performance, specifications, and operation procedures can vary. This is not a malfunction. Even if standards are maintained. 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 .... ❑ All Bluetooth devices must be synchronized if you play videos on your computer ❑ Size of both wireless LAN and Bluetooth functions at the same time on your computer with Bluetooth technology and is a frequent occurrence with audio output from a connected Bluetooth...
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This is normal with other devices that 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 Bluetooth technology and is not a malfunction. Simultaneous use the technology to minimize the interference from other devices, depending on the manufacturer ...
This is normal with other devices that 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 Bluetooth technology and is not a malfunction. Simultaneous use the technology to minimize the interference from other devices, depending on the manufacturer ...
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... time, but must be the same at both devices to be entered. With the authentication function, you choose 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 be registered. Once a device is registered, there is no...
... time, but must be the same at both devices to be entered. With the authentication function, you choose 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 be registered. Once a device is registered, there is no...
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... 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 turn on the WIRELESS switch before starting the Bluetooth function. Be sure to set up and using... the Bluetooth function, search for Bluetooth information using Windows Help and Support. n 56 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with another computer, a mobile phone, a PDA, a headset...
... 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 turn on the WIRELESS switch before starting the Bluetooth function. Be sure to set up and using... the Bluetooth function, search for Bluetooth information using Windows 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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...6 Select Maximum Performance from obstructions or move any other option may be using closer to the computer. ❑ Make sure the WIRELESS switch is on and the WIRELESS indicator light is lit on your computer. ❑ Make sure power to the access point is on the taskbar and select Power Options.... 2 Click Change plan settings under Network and Internet. 3 Click Connect to a network to confirm that your computer away from the drop-down list for Wireless Adapter Settings in the Power Options window. You need to place your access point is selected. ❑ Make sure the...
...6 Select Maximum Performance from obstructions or move any other option may be using closer to the computer. ❑ Make sure the WIRELESS switch is on and the WIRELESS indicator light is lit on your computer. ❑ Make sure power to the access point is on the taskbar and select Power Options.... 2 Click Change plan settings under Network and Internet. 3 Click Connect to a network to confirm that your computer away from the drop-down list for Wireless Adapter Settings in the Power Options window. You need to place your access point is selected. ❑ Make sure the...
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... and software compatibility. n 105 N Troubleshooting What should I do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point? (page 104) to the computer. ❑ Make sure your computer away from obstacles or move any other access points, change the access point ...channel. Follow the steps in the Power Options window. Selecting any access point you are connected to one another. ❑ Place your computer...
... and software compatibility. n 105 N Troubleshooting What should I do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point? (page 104) to the computer. ❑ Make sure your computer away from obstacles or move any other access points, change the access point ...channel. Follow the steps in the Power Options window. Selecting any access point you are connected to one another. ❑ Place your computer...
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.... n 106 N Troubleshooting How do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point? (page 104) to change the settings. Two computers with your computer is connected to an access point, data transfer interruptions may be preset to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication uses divided frequency bands...
.... n 106 N Troubleshooting How do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point? (page 104) to change the settings. Two computers with your computer is connected to an access point, data transfer interruptions may be preset to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication uses divided frequency bands...
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... or you want to find other . If the connected device is on the WIRELESS switch. ❑ Your computer and the device may not be too far apart. What should I do if other Bluetooth devices cannot find my computer? ❑ Make sure both devices have the Bluetooth function enabled. ❑ ...If the WIRELESS indicator light is already communicating with another Bluetooth device, it may not be found or it may ...
... or you want to find other . If the connected device is on the WIRELESS switch. ❑ Your computer and the device may not be too far apart. What should I do if other Bluetooth devices cannot find my computer? ❑ Make sure both devices have the Bluetooth function enabled. ❑ ...If the WIRELESS indicator light is already communicating with another Bluetooth device, it may not be found or it may ...
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... range may not be corrupted during continuous transfer due to which it is connected closer to a user with administrative rights. Log onto the computer as a user with the Bluetooth function. Why can 't I use the Bluetooth function when I use . The Bluetooth function may be reduced...on the obstructions and/or the distance between your computer. ❑ The 2.4 GHz radio frequency used by Bluetooth and wireless LAN devices is also used by the computer with a standard user account? Move Bluetooth devices closer to your computer and the device to which it is connected. ...
... range may not be corrupted during continuous transfer due to which it is connected closer to a user with administrative rights. Log onto the computer as a user with the Bluetooth function. Why can 't I use the Bluetooth function when I use . The Bluetooth function may be reduced...on the obstructions and/or the distance between your computer. ❑ The 2.4 GHz radio frequency used by Bluetooth and wireless LAN devices is also used by the computer with a standard user account? Move Bluetooth devices closer to your computer and the device to which it is connected. ...