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... ...13 Locating Controls and Ports...14 About the Indicator Lights ...19 Setting Up Your Computer ...20 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...33 Using Your VAIO Computer ...34 Using the Keyboard ...35 Using the Mouse ...39 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...42 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...46 ...Using the TV Function ...57 Using PC Cards ...76 Using the ExpressCard Module ...79 Using the Memory Stick Media ...83 Using Other Memory Cards ...89 Using the Internet...92 Using...
... ...13 Locating Controls and Ports...14 About the Indicator Lights ...19 Setting Up Your Computer ...20 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...33 Using Your VAIO Computer ...34 Using the Keyboard ...35 Using the Mouse ...39 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...42 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...46 ...Using the TV Function ...57 Using PC Cards ...76 Using the ExpressCard Module ...79 Using the Memory Stick Media ...83 Using Other Memory Cards ...89 Using the Internet...92 Using...
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... to find interesting and useful. ❑ VAIO Tutorials Sony provides guided help tutorials that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing Center, and access to wireless tutorials. ❑ Security Keep your data safe and your personal data. ❑ Wireless & Networking Learn about wireless connections including Bluetooth Wireless technology and Wireless LAN. Run utilities that help you...
... to find interesting and useful. ❑ VAIO Tutorials Sony provides guided help tutorials that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing Center, and access to wireless tutorials. ❑ Security Keep your data safe and your personal data. ❑ Wireless & Networking Learn about wireless connections including Bluetooth Wireless technology and Wireless LAN. Run utilities that help you...
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n 16 N Getting Started A Air vent B Hard disk bay cover (page 127) C Capture angle adjuster (page 42) D DC IN port (page 22) E Modem port (page 92) F Network (Ethernet) port (page 107) G Cable clamps (page 24) H Subwoofer speaker for bass frequencies I INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT jack* (page 74) J S VIDEO input port* (page 67) K A/V INPUT jack* (page 67) L WLAN (Wireless LAN) switch (page 94) M CONNECT button (page 25), (page 28) N VHF/UHF input port* (page 57) O HDTV/ATSC input port* (page 64) * On selected models only.
n 16 N Getting Started A Air vent B Hard disk bay cover (page 127) C Capture angle adjuster (page 42) D DC IN port (page 22) E Modem port (page 92) F Network (Ethernet) port (page 107) G Cable clamps (page 24) H Subwoofer speaker for bass frequencies I INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT jack* (page 74) J S VIDEO input port* (page 67) K A/V INPUT jack* (page 67) L WLAN (Wireless LAN) switch (page 94) M CONNECT button (page 25), (page 28) N VHF/UHF input port* (page 57) O HDTV/ATSC input port* (page 64) * On selected models only.
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Left n 18 N Getting Started A PC Card slot (page 76) B PC Card release button (page 78) C ExpressCard/34 slot (page 80) D Memory Stick slot* (page 85) E Media Access indicator (page 19) F SD memory card slot (page 90) G Headphones jack Connect external headphones or speakers. and Duo-size Memory Stick media. H WLAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 19) * Your computer supports both standard-
Left n 18 N Getting Started A PC Card slot (page 76) B PC Card release button (page 78) C ExpressCard/34 slot (page 80) D Memory Stick slot* (page 85) E Media Access indicator (page 19) F SD memory card slot (page 90) G Headphones jack Connect external headphones or speakers. and Duo-size Memory Stick media. H WLAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 19) * Your computer supports both standard-
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n 19 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with VAIO Control Center (page 115) and find out more in use. Wireless LAN Illuminates when the wireless LAN functionality is enabled. ✍ You can change the brightness of the computer is on, illuminates in orange when the computer is in Sleep mode...
n 19 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with VAIO Control Center (page 115) and find out more in use. Wireless LAN Illuminates when the wireless LAN functionality is enabled. ✍ You can change the brightness of the computer is on, illuminates in orange when the computer is in Sleep mode...
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n 22 N Getting Started Connecting a Power Source You need an AC adapter to connect to an AC power source and it must be plugged into the power source before you can establish communication with your wireless keyboard and mouse. ✍ Use your computer only with the supplied AC adapter.
n 22 N Getting Started Connecting a Power Source You need an AC adapter to connect to an AC power source and it must be plugged into the power source before you can establish communication with your wireless keyboard and mouse. ✍ Use your computer only with the supplied AC adapter.
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... If you find your keyboard not working, for example after replacement of the keyboard batteries, try the following steps for reconnection. To connect the wireless keyboard, it must be located within 10 seconds of the keyboard. Steps 5 and 6 must be completed within a range of approximately 11.8 ...to the ON position. 5 Press the CONNECT button (4) on the back of the computer. 6 Press the CONNECT button (5) on the bottom of the wireless keyboard. 2 Remove the back panel cover from the computer. 1 Insert the supplied four AA batteries (1) into the battery compartment (2) on the bottom ...
... If you find your keyboard not working, for example after replacement of the keyboard batteries, try the following steps for reconnection. To connect the wireless keyboard, it must be located within 10 seconds of the keyboard. Steps 5 and 6 must be completed within a range of approximately 11.8 ...to the ON position. 5 Press the CONNECT button (4) on the back of the computer. 6 Press the CONNECT button (5) on the bottom of the wireless keyboard. 2 Remove the back panel cover from the computer. 1 Insert the supplied four AA batteries (1) into the battery compartment (2) on the bottom ...
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If the wireless keyboard is not being used for its battery power level. If the wireless keyboard does not operate properly, the batteries may need to avoid possible damage from battery leakage. n 27 N Getting Started ✍ You can check the battery indicator ( or ) in a more 'ergonomic' position, flip open the keyboard feet. If you want to put the wireless keyboard in the LCD window on the wireless keyboard for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to be replaced.
If the wireless keyboard is not being used for its battery power level. If the wireless keyboard does not operate properly, the batteries may need to avoid possible damage from battery leakage. n 27 N Getting Started ✍ You can check the battery indicator ( or ) in a more 'ergonomic' position, flip open the keyboard feet. If you want to put the wireless keyboard in the LCD window on the wireless keyboard for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to be replaced.
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...alkaline batteries for the procedure. 3 Turn on the computer. See Removing and Replacing the Back Panel Cover (page 20) for use the wireless mouse, you must be located within a range of the mouse batteries, try the following steps for reconnection. Before attempting to approximately 39.4... m) from the computer. 1 Insert the supplied two AA batteries into the wireless mouse as shown below: 2 Remove the back panel cover from the computer. To connect the wireless mouse ! To connect the wireless mouse, it must install the batteries and establish communication between your computer and the...
...alkaline batteries for the procedure. 3 Turn on the computer. See Removing and Replacing the Back Panel Cover (page 20) for use the wireless mouse, you must be located within a range of the mouse batteries, try the following steps for reconnection. Before attempting to approximately 39.4... m) from the computer. 1 Insert the supplied two AA batteries into the wireless mouse as shown below: 2 Remove the back panel cover from the computer. To connect the wireless mouse ! To connect the wireless mouse, it must install the batteries and establish communication between your computer and the...
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See Removing and Replacing the Back Panel Cover (page 20) for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to be replaced. If the wireless mouse is not being used for the procedure. ✍ If the wireless mouse does not operate properly, the batteries may need to avoid possible damage from battery leakage. n 30 N Getting Started 7 Replace the back panel cover.
See Removing and Replacing the Back Panel Cover (page 20) for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to be replaced. If the wireless mouse is not being used for the procedure. ✍ If the wireless mouse does not operate properly, the batteries may need to avoid possible damage from battery leakage. n 30 N Getting Started 7 Replace the back panel cover.
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... out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 35) ❑ Using the Mouse (page 39) ❑ Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 42) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 46) ❑ Using the TV Function (page 57) ❑ Using PC Cards (page 76)... ❑ Using the ExpressCard Module (page 79) ❑ Using the Memory Stick Media (page 83) ❑ Using Other Memory Cards (page 89) ❑ Using the Internet (page 92) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 94) n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer
... out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 35) ❑ Using the Mouse (page 39) ❑ Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 42) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 46) ❑ Using the TV Function (page 57) ❑ Using PC Cards (page 76)... ❑ Using the ExpressCard Module (page 79) ❑ Using the Memory Stick Media (page 83) ❑ Using Other Memory Cards (page 89) ❑ Using the Internet (page 92) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 94) n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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...: approximately 32.8 feet (10 m) from your computer. Using incompatible batteries or mixing used ) and new batteries when replacing batteries in the wireless keyboard. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard A wireless keyboard is supplied with your computer. These devices may create interference, causing the keyboard to stop working after replacement of the...
...: approximately 32.8 feet (10 m) from your computer. Using incompatible batteries or mixing used ) and new batteries when replacing batteries in the wireless keyboard. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard A wireless keyboard is supplied with your computer. These devices may create interference, causing the keyboard to stop working after replacement of the...
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...on while in the Caps Lock state. (Scroll lock): Turns on while in the Scroll Lock state. (Connect): Turns on and off the wireless keyboard. J Directional arrow keys Move the pointer on power management, see Using the Power Saving Mode (page 116). K Numeric keypad Use the.... I Applications key Displays a shortcut menu in place to indicate that the keyboard is ready for the wireless keyboard are sufficient and switches to batteries wear out. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer E Sleep button Provides for the lower level of power consumption. For details on the computer screen....
...on while in the Caps Lock state. (Scroll lock): Turns on while in the Scroll Lock state. (Connect): Turns on and off the wireless keyboard. J Directional arrow keys Move the pointer on power management, see Using the Power Saving Mode (page 116). K Numeric keypad Use the.... I Applications key Displays a shortcut menu in place to indicate that the keyboard is ready for the wireless keyboard are sufficient and switches to batteries wear out. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer E Sleep button Provides for the lower level of power consumption. For details on the computer screen....
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n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Keyboard feet Flip open to communicate with the computer. C Battery compartment Storage compartment for the AA batteries. B CONNECT button (page 25) Press to enable the wireless keyboard to adjust the keyboard angle.
n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Keyboard feet Flip open to communicate with the computer. C Battery compartment Storage compartment for the AA batteries. B CONNECT button (page 25) Press to enable the wireless keyboard to adjust the keyboard angle.
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.... Do not mix alkaline with your computer. These devices may create interference, causing the mouse to stop working after replacement of batteries can damage the wireless mouse. tone printing. Do not mix old (used , new or different types of the mouse batteries, reconnect the mouse. Using incompatible batteries or mixing ...used ) and new batteries when replacing batteries in and uses a light-emitting diode (LED) instead of battery. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Mouse A wireless mouse is supplied with manganese batteries.
.... Do not mix alkaline with your computer. These devices may create interference, causing the mouse to stop working after replacement of batteries can damage the wireless mouse. tone printing. Do not mix old (used , new or different types of the mouse batteries, reconnect the mouse. Using incompatible batteries or mixing ...used ) and new batteries when replacing batteries in and uses a light-emitting diode (LED) instead of battery. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Mouse A wireless mouse is supplied with manganese batteries.
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Press the wheel once to enable communication between the computer and the wireless mouse. E CONNECT button (page 28) Press to lock the scroll action and control the movement by moving the entire mouse (the scroll function is available ... up or down while sliding the mouse, then release the button to drop the item. This will help you save battery power. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Left button Click or double-click the left button to select items. To drag and drop items, hold the left button down a page. F Battery...
Press the wheel once to enable communication between the computer and the wireless mouse. E CONNECT button (page 28) Press to lock the scroll action and control the movement by moving the entire mouse (the scroll function is available ... up or down while sliding the mouse, then release the button to drop the item. This will help you save battery power. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Left button Click or double-click the left button to select items. To drag and drop items, hold the left button down a page. F Battery...
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... to malfunction. Do not remove the optical disc when your computer is turned off . 2 Press the drive eject button (2) or the S3 button on the wireless keyboard. The drive eject button is disabled when your computer and repeat the procedure. n 47 N Using Your...
... to malfunction. Do not remove the optical disc when your computer is turned off . 2 Press the drive eject button (2) or the S3 button on the wireless keyboard. The drive eject button is disabled when your computer and repeat the procedure. n 47 N Using Your...
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... based, interoperable security enhancements that increase the level of data protection and access control for existing Wi-Fi networks. n 94 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) Using the Sony Wireless LAN (WLAN), all versions of 802.11 devices, including 802.11b, 802.11a, 802.11g, and 802.11n draft standard, multi-band...
... based, interoperable security enhancements that increase the level of data protection and access control for existing Wi-Fi networks. n 94 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) Using the Sony Wireless LAN (WLAN), all versions of 802.11 devices, including 802.11b, 802.11a, 802.11g, and 802.11n draft standard, multi-band...
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Wireless LAN devices using the 2.4 GHz bandwidth and the ones using the 5 GHz bandwidth, and provides high-speed communications of... speed varies depending on models that support the IEEE 802.11n draft standard. n 95 N Using Your VAIO Computer The IEEE 802.11b/g standard is also used by other because the frequencies are designed to reduce ... on your access point settings and so on the access point may employ the Intel® Next-Gen Wireless-N technology* compliant with each other various devices. Although technologies to minimize interference from other devices that includes ...
Wireless LAN devices using the 2.4 GHz bandwidth and the ones using the 5 GHz bandwidth, and provides high-speed communications of... speed varies depending on models that support the IEEE 802.11n draft standard. n 95 N Using Your VAIO Computer The IEEE 802.11b/g standard is also used by other because the frequencies are designed to reduce ... on your access point settings and so on the access point may employ the Intel® Next-Gen Wireless-N technology* compliant with each other various devices. Although technologies to minimize interference from other devices that includes ...
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.... You can set up an ad-hoc network easily at home. ❑ If the wireless connection is initiated by the VAIO computer, channel 11 will be selected by default. ❑ If the wireless connection is created only by the peer wireless LAN equipment. Each device communicates directly with no other devices in the network.
.... You can set up an ad-hoc network easily at home. ❑ If the wireless connection is initiated by the VAIO computer, channel 11 will be selected by default. ❑ If the wireless connection is created only by the peer wireless LAN equipment. Each device communicates directly with no other devices in the network.