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...16 Setting Up Your Computer 17 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 20 Using the Power Saving Mode 21 Updating Your Computer 23 Using Your VAIO Computer 24 Using the Keyboard 25 Using the Built-in Camera 27 Using the Optical Disc Drive 28 Using "Memory Stick 35 Using Other... Modules / Memory Cards 41 Using the Internet 45 Using the Network (LAN 46 Using the Wireless LAN 47 Using the Bluetooth Function 50 Using Peripheral Devices 55 Connecting External Speakers or Headphones ..........56 Connecting a USB Device 57 Connecting an i.LINK Device 59 Customizing Your...
...16 Setting Up Your Computer 17 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 20 Using the Power Saving Mode 21 Updating Your Computer 23 Using Your VAIO Computer 24 Using the Keyboard 25 Using the Built-in Camera 27 Using the Optical Disc Drive 28 Using "Memory Stick 35 Using Other... Modules / Memory Cards 41 Using the Internet 45 Using the Network (LAN 46 Using the Wireless LAN 47 Using the Bluetooth Function 50 Using Peripheral Devices 55 Connecting External Speakers or Headphones ..........56 Connecting a USB Device 57 Connecting an i.LINK Device 59 Customizing Your...
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Troubleshooting 86 Computer 88 System Security 93 Built-in Camera 94 Networking 96 Bluetooth Technology 99 Optical Discs 102 Display 106 Printing 108 Microphone 109 Mouse 110 Speakers 111 Keyboard 112 Floppy Disks 113 Audio/Video 114 "Memory Stick 117 Peripherals 118 Trademarks 119 Notice 121 n3 N
Troubleshooting 86 Computer 88 System Security 93 Built-in Camera 94 Networking 96 Bluetooth Technology 99 Optical Discs 102 Display 106 Printing 108 Microphone 109 Mouse 110 Speakers 111 Keyboard 112 Floppy Disks 113 Audio/Video 114 "Memory Stick 117 Peripherals 118 Trademarks 119 Notice 121 n3 N
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... software programs on your computer. Information about configuration of your computer. You may not be able to find out about setting up Bluetooth®, wireless LAN, GPS, and wireless WAN functions. See the specifications to access the help files from the help files - ...Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - Features and options may be ...
... software programs on your computer. Information about configuration of your computer. You may not be able to find out about setting up Bluetooth®, wireless LAN, GPS, and wireless WAN functions. See the specifications to access the help files from the help files - ...Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - Features and options may be ...
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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 25) ❑ Using the Built-in Camera (page 27) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 28) ❑ Using "Memory Stick" (page 35) ❑ Using Other Modules / Memory Cards (page 41) ❑ Using the Internet (page 45) ❑ Using the Network (LAN) (page 46) ❑ Using the Wireless LAN (page 47) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Function (page 50) n 24 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 25) ❑ Using the Built-in Camera (page 27) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 28) ❑ Using "Memory Stick" (page 35) ❑ Using Other Modules / Memory Cards (page 41) ❑ Using the Internet (page 45) ❑ Using the Network (LAN) (page 46) ❑ Using the Wireless LAN (page 47) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Function (page 50) n 24 N
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... Help. Use the SmartWi Connection Utility to find out about the configuration of up to set up the Bluetooth function. To access this section may be available on your computer. You can transfer data between your computer and other...the WIRELESS switch before starting the Bluetooth function. To use the Bluetooth function ! Features and options in an open area. See the SmartWi Connection Utility Help for more information. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Bluetooth Function n 50 N Using the Bluetooth Function The Bluetooth function may not be available on...
... Help. Use the SmartWi Connection Utility to find out about the configuration of up to set up the Bluetooth function. To access this section may be available on your computer. You can transfer data between your computer and other...the WIRELESS switch before starting the Bluetooth function. To use the Bluetooth function ! Features and options in an open area. See the SmartWi Connection Utility Help for more information. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Bluetooth Function n 50 N Using the Bluetooth Function The Bluetooth function may not be available on...
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...; The passkey can be different each time, but must be the same at both devices to communicate. The first time two Bluetooth devices communicate, a common passkey (a password required for authentication) should be determined for both ends. With the authentication function, you... Once a device is registered, there is no passkey can prevent any anonymous Bluetooth devices from accessing your computer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Bluetooth Function n 51 N Bluetooth Security The Bluetooth wireless technology has an authentication function, which allows you to determine with whom you...
...; The passkey can be different each time, but must be the same at both devices to communicate. The first time two Bluetooth devices communicate, a common passkey (a password required for authentication) should be determined for both ends. With the authentication function, you... Once a device is registered, there is no passkey can prevent any anonymous Bluetooth devices from accessing your computer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Bluetooth Function n 51 N Bluetooth Security The Bluetooth wireless technology has an authentication function, which allows you to determine with whom you...
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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 turn on the WIRELESS switch before starting the Bluetooth function. For setting up the Bluetooth function. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Bluetooth Function n 52 N Communicating with another computer, a mobile...
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 turn on the WIRELESS switch before starting the Bluetooth function. For setting up the Bluetooth function. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Bluetooth Function n 52 N Communicating with another computer, a mobile...
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Bluetooth Function n 53 N Notes on Using the Bluetooth Function ❑ The data transfer rate varies, depending on the following conditions: ❑ Obstacles, such as walls, located between devices ❑ Distance between ...other environmental conditions ❑ Device configuration ❑ Type of software application ❑ Type of operating system ❑ Use of both wireless LAN and Bluetooth functions at the same time on your computer ❑ Size of file being exchanged ❑ Large files may occasionally be synchronized if you play ...
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Bluetooth Function n 53 N Notes on Using the Bluetooth Function ❑ The data transfer rate varies, depending on the following conditions: ❑ Obstacles, such as walls, located between devices ❑ Distance between ...other environmental conditions ❑ Device configuration ❑ Type of software application ❑ Type of operating system ❑ Use of both wireless LAN and Bluetooth functions at the same time on your computer ❑ Size of file being exchanged ❑ Large files may occasionally be synchronized if you play ...
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This is normal with other devices, depending on the manufacturer or the software version employed by the manufacturer. ❑ Connecting multiple Bluetooth devices to your computer may not work with Bluetooth technology and is not a malfunction. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Bluetooth Function n 54 N ❑ The Bluetooth function may cause channel congestion, resulting in poor performance of the devices.
This is normal with other devices, depending on the manufacturer or the software version employed by the manufacturer. ❑ Connecting multiple Bluetooth devices to your computer may not work with Bluetooth technology and is not a malfunction. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Bluetooth Function n 54 N ❑ The Bluetooth function may cause channel congestion, resulting in poor performance of the devices.
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... Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA ❑ For customers in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ Features and options in this section may not be available on your VAIO computer. Many problems have simple solutions. ...Troubleshooting > n 86 N Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you might encounter when using your computer. ❑ Computer (page 88) ❑ System Security (page 93) ❑ Built-in Camera (page 94) ❑ Networking (page 96) ❑ Bluetooth...
... Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA ❑ For customers in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ Features and options in this section may not be available on your VAIO computer. Many problems have simple solutions. ...Troubleshooting > n 86 N Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you might encounter when using your computer. ❑ Computer (page 88) ❑ System Security (page 93) ❑ Built-in Camera (page 94) ❑ Networking (page 96) ❑ Bluetooth...
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... works best when the devices are within 33 feet (10 meters) of the device you want to communicate with is already communicating with another Bluetooth device, it may not be found or it may be able to communicate with your computer. ❑ To allow other . See the ... steps: 1 Click Start and Devices and Printers. 2 Right-click the Bluetooth device icon and click Bluetooth settings. 3 Click the Options tab and select the Allow Bluetooth devices to find my computer? ❑ Make sure both devices have the Bluetooth function enabled. ❑ Make sure the WIRELESS switch is on and the...
... works best when the devices are within 33 feet (10 meters) of the device you want to communicate with is already communicating with another Bluetooth device, it may not be found or it may be able to communicate with your computer. ❑ To allow other . See the ... steps: 1 Click Start and Devices and Printers. 2 Right-click the Bluetooth device icon and click Bluetooth settings. 3 Click the Options tab and select the Allow Bluetooth devices to find my computer? ❑ Make sure both devices have the Bluetooth function enabled. ❑ Make sure the WIRELESS switch is on and the...
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... wavelength, however, communication speed and connection range may also stop communications altogether. ❑ Connection capability is affected by the connected Bluetooth device? For more details, search Windows Help and Support for services also supported by the computer with ? (page 99). ❑...; Make sure the other devices are authenticated. ❑ The data transfer distance can be reduced. Bluetooth devices incorporate technology that minimizes interference from other devices may be shorter than 33 feet (10 meters) depending on existing obstacles between...
... wavelength, however, communication speed and connection range may also stop communications altogether. ❑ Connection capability is affected by the connected Bluetooth device? For more details, search Windows Help and Support for services also supported by the computer with ? (page 99). ❑...; Make sure the other devices are authenticated. ❑ The data transfer distance can be reduced. Bluetooth devices incorporate technology that minimizes interference from other devices may be shorter than 33 feet (10 meters) depending on existing obstacles between...
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... when I log onto my computer as a user with a standard user account on your system, the Bluetooth devices will not work. Troubleshooting > Bluetooth Technology n 101 N Why can't I use the Bluetooth devices when I switch users? The Bluetooth function may not be available to a user with administrative rights. If you want to connect using the Advanced Audio...
... when I log onto my computer as a user with a standard user account on your system, the Bluetooth devices will not work. Troubleshooting > Bluetooth Technology n 101 N Why can't I use the Bluetooth devices when I switch users? The Bluetooth function may not be available to a user with administrative rights. If you want to connect using the Advanced Audio...
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..., Micro Vault, Micro Vault EX, MOTION EYE, Sony Style, DVgate, DVgate Plus, i.LINK, VAIO Care, 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 countries. Blu-ray Disc and the Blu-ray Disc logo are those of such marks by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of their respective owners. All rights reserved. Other trademarks and trade names are trademarks of Sony...
..., Micro Vault, Micro Vault EX, MOTION EYE, Sony Style, DVgate, DVgate Plus, i.LINK, VAIO Care, 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 countries. Blu-ray Disc and the Blu-ray Disc logo are those of such marks by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of their respective owners. All rights reserved. Other trademarks and trade names are trademarks of Sony...