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n3 N Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...88 Using the Bluetooth Functionality ...97 Using Peripheral Devices...105 Connecting a Multi Function Bay Docking Station 106 Connecting External Speakers ...117 Connecting an External Display ...118 Selecting Display ... Microphone ...130 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...131 Connecting a Printer ...134 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...135 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...137 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...139 Setting the Password ...140 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central ...143 Using the Power Saving Modes ...144 Managing Power with...
n3 N Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...88 Using the Bluetooth Functionality ...97 Using Peripheral Devices...105 Connecting a Multi Function Bay Docking Station 106 Connecting External Speakers ...117 Connecting an External Display ...118 Selecting Display ... Microphone ...130 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...131 Connecting a Printer ...134 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...135 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...137 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...139 Setting the Password ...140 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central ...143 Using the Power Saving Modes ...144 Managing Power with...
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... Handling the Memory Card Adapter...171 Troubleshooting ...172 Computer ...174 System Security ...181 Battery...183 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...185 Internet ...188 Networking ...190 Bluetooth Technology ...193 CDs and DVDs...197 Display ...202 Printing ...206 Microphone ...207
... Handling the Memory Card Adapter...171 Troubleshooting ...172 Computer ...174 System Security ...181 Battery...183 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...185 Internet ...188 Networking ...190 Bluetooth Technology ...193 CDs and DVDs...197 Display ...202 Printing ...206 Microphone ...207
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...VGN-FE700 Series Models Front n 13 N Getting Started A Built-in MOTION EYE camera*1 (page 41) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 25) C LCD screen (page 161) D Built-in microphone (monaural) O WIRELESS switch (page 88) P WLAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 25) Q Bluetooth indicator*1 (page 25) R Memory Stick Duo/PRO Duo... media slot*2 (page 78) *1 On selected models only. *2 Your computer supports Memory Stick Duo media and Memory Stick PRO Duo media with high speed and high capacity ...
...VGN-FE700 Series Models Front n 13 N Getting Started A Built-in MOTION EYE camera*1 (page 41) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 25) C LCD screen (page 161) D Built-in microphone (monaural) O WIRELESS switch (page 88) P WLAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 25) Q Bluetooth indicator*1 (page 25) R Memory Stick Duo/PRO Duo... media slot*2 (page 78) *1 On selected models only. *2 Your computer supports Memory Stick Duo media and Memory Stick PRO Duo media with high speed and high capacity ...
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VGN-AR200 Series Models Front n 19 N Getting Started A Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 41) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 25) C LCD screen (page 161) D Keyboard (page 36) E Built-in microphone (monaural) O SD memory card indicator (page 25) P Memory Stick PRO/Duo media ... slot (page 83) R WIRELESS switch (page 88) S WLAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 25) T Bluetooth indicator*2 (page 25) *1 Your computer supports Memory Stick PRO media and Memory Stick Duo media with high speed and high capacity capabilities. *2 On selected models only. N Built-in speakers F VAIO logo lamp (...
VGN-AR200 Series Models Front n 19 N Getting Started A Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 41) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 25) C LCD screen (page 161) D Keyboard (page 36) E Built-in microphone (monaural) O SD memory card indicator (page 25) P Memory Stick PRO/Duo media ... slot (page 83) R WIRELESS switch (page 88) S WLAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 25) T Bluetooth indicator*2 (page 25) *1 Your computer supports Memory Stick PRO media and Memory Stick Duo media with high speed and high capacity capabilities. *2 On selected models only. N Built-in speakers F VAIO logo lamp (...
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... Lk key functions differently depending on . WIRELESS LAN Illuminates when the wireless LAN function is running. *1 On only selected VGN-FE700 Series models and all programs. Bluetooth technology *2 Illuminates when the WIRELESS switch is set to change how you press the Shift key while the indicator is off...program you are using and does not work with all VGN-AR200 Series models. *2 On selected models only. Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll lock indicator is enabled. Scroll lock Press the Scr Lk key to ON and Bluetooth technology is off . Press the key a second ...
... Lk key functions differently depending on . WIRELESS LAN Illuminates when the wireless LAN function is running. *1 On only selected VGN-FE700 Series models and all programs. Bluetooth technology *2 Illuminates when the WIRELESS switch is set to change how you press the Shift key while the indicator is off...program you are using and does not work with all VGN-AR200 Series models. *2 On selected models only. Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll lock indicator is enabled. Scroll lock Press the Scr Lk key to ON and Bluetooth technology is off . Press the key a second ...
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Using Your VAIO Computer This section describes how to get the most out of using your computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 36) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (... (page 76) ❑ Using Other Memory Cards (page 81) ❑ Using the Internet (page 86) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 88) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Functionality (page 97) n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer
Using Your VAIO Computer This section describes how to get the most out of using your computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 36) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (... (page 76) ❑ Using Other Memory Cards (page 81) ❑ Using the Internet (page 86) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 88) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Functionality (page 97) n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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...in Peru and Venezuela, you cannot select the 5 GHz bandwidth, which is provided for the IEEE 802.11a... Click the Add... The Wireless network properties window appears. 8 Enter a network name (SSID)*2. On models that support the Bluetooth functionality*1 and/or the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard*1, double-click ( / ) on ad-hoc networks. The Network Connections ... then click Properties. Some information becomes visible. The WIRELESS LAN indicator lights up. n 91 N Using Your VAIO Computer To communicate without an access point (ad-hoc) 1 Turn on the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch. ...
...in Peru and Venezuela, you cannot select the 5 GHz bandwidth, which is provided for the IEEE 802.11a... Click the Add... The Wireless network properties window appears. 8 Enter a network name (SSID)*2. On models that support the Bluetooth functionality*1 and/or the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard*1, double-click ( / ) on ad-hoc networks. The Network Connections ... then click Properties. Some information becomes visible. The WIRELESS LAN indicator lights up. n 91 N Using Your VAIO Computer To communicate without an access point (ad-hoc) 1 Turn on the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch. ...
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Your network name appears in the exact same way. n 92 N Using Your VAIO Computer 12 Enter the network key*2. This means that you need to configure all computers as on all these computers in the Preferred networks. 16 ... their usual meaning, and the letters A-F (or a-f) to represent hexadecimal digits with another computer. *1 See the online Specifications to see whether your model supports the Bluetooth functionality and/or the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard. *2 If you want to communicate between two or more computers, you want. 13 Enter exactly the same...
Your network name appears in the exact same way. n 92 N Using Your VAIO Computer 12 Enter the network key*2. This means that you need to configure all computers as on all these computers in the Preferred networks. 16 ... their usual meaning, and the letters A-F (or a-f) to represent hexadecimal digits with another computer. *1 See the online Specifications to see whether your model supports the Bluetooth functionality and/or the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard. *2 If you want to communicate between two or more computers, you want. 13 Enter exactly the same...
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... Connections. 5 Click Network Connections. 6 In the right panel under LAN or High-Speed Internet, double-click Wireless Network Connection. See the manual that support the Bluetooth functionality* and/or the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard*, double-click ( / ) on -screen instructions. * See the online Specifications to see whether your model supports the...
... Connections. 5 Click Network Connections. 6 In the right panel under LAN or High-Speed Internet, double-click Wireless Network Connection. See the manual that support the Bluetooth functionality* and/or the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard*, double-click ( / ) on -screen instructions. * See the online Specifications to see whether your model supports the...
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...files, or resources may result in data loss. ✍ For WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK authentication, you with your model supports the Bluetooth functionality and/or the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard. On models that came with more detailed information about wireless connections. 1 Make sure an... point for more information. 2 Turn on -screen instructions. * See the online Specifications to 64 alphanumeric characters long. n 96 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to a wireless network (models with the Wireless Setup Utility software only) Use the Wireless Setup Utility software to guide you through...
...files, or resources may result in data loss. ✍ For WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK authentication, you with your model supports the Bluetooth functionality and/or the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard. On models that came with more detailed information about wireless connections. 1 Make sure an... point for more information. 2 Turn on -screen instructions. * See the online Specifications to 64 alphanumeric characters long. n 96 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to a wireless network (models with the Wireless Setup Utility software only) Use the Wireless Setup Utility software to guide you through...
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... computer or a mobile phone. You can transfer data between your model supports the Bluetooth functionality. To connect to a Bluetooth device 1 Turn on the WIRELESS switch. 2 Double-click ( / ) on selected models only. n 97 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Functionality The Bluetooth functionality is available on the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window...
... computer or a mobile phone. You can transfer data between your model supports the Bluetooth functionality. To connect to a Bluetooth device 1 Turn on the WIRELESS switch. 2 Double-click ( / ) on selected models only. n 97 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Functionality The Bluetooth functionality is available on the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window...
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n 98 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on using the Bluetooth functionality ❑ The data transfer rate varies, depending on your computer with audio output from the environment. ❑ All Bluetooth devices must be corrupted during continuous transfer due to make sure that the applicable standard requirements are met... configuration ❑ Type of software application ❑ Type of operating system ❑ Use of both Wireless LAN and Bluetooth functionalities at the same time on your computer ❑ Size of file being exchanged ❑ Note that due to limitations of the...
n 98 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on using the Bluetooth functionality ❑ The data transfer rate varies, depending on your computer with audio output from the environment. ❑ All Bluetooth devices must be corrupted during continuous transfer due to make sure that the applicable standard requirements are met... configuration ❑ Type of software application ❑ Type of operating system ❑ Use of both Wireless LAN and Bluetooth functionalities at the same time on your computer ❑ Size of file being exchanged ❑ Note that due to limitations of the...
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Simultaneous use the same wave length. n 99 N Using Your VAIO Computer ❑ The 2.4 GHz band, with which Bluetooth devices or wireless LAN devices work depending on the third party devices or the software version used by third party companies. ❑ As general characteristics of the devices. Bluetooth devices use the technology to minimize the interference...
Simultaneous use the same wave length. n 99 N Using Your VAIO Computer ❑ The 2.4 GHz band, with which Bluetooth devices or wireless LAN devices work depending on the third party devices or the software version used by third party companies. ❑ As general characteristics of the devices. Bluetooth devices use the technology to minimize the interference...
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The first time two Bluetooth devices communicate, a common passkey (a password required for authentication) should be determined for both devices to be the same at both ends. Once a device is registered, ..., such as a mouse, no need to re-enter the passkey. ✍ The passkey can be different each time, but must be registered. n 100 N Using Your VAIO Computer Bluetooth Security The Bluetooth wireless technology has an authentication function, which allows you to determine with whom you can avoid any anonymous...
The first time two Bluetooth devices communicate, a common passkey (a password required for authentication) should be determined for both devices to be the same at both ends. Once a device is registered, ..., such as a mouse, no need to re-enter the passkey. ✍ The passkey can be different each time, but must be registered. n 100 N Using Your VAIO Computer Bluetooth Security The Bluetooth wireless technology has an authentication function, which allows you to determine with whom you can avoid any anonymous...
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n 101 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with Another Bluetooth Device You can connect your computer to a Bluetooth device such as another computer, a mobile phone, a PDA, a headset, a mouse, or a digital camera without the use of any cables.
n 101 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with Another Bluetooth Device You can connect your computer to a Bluetooth device such as another computer, a mobile phone, a PDA, a headset, a mouse, or a digital camera without the use of any cables.
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Stopping the Bluetooth Connection To stop the Bluetooth connection, turn off . n 102 N Using Your VAIO Computer To communicate with another Bluetooth device To communicate with another Bluetooth device, you need first to set up and using the Bluetooth functionality, see the help file on the taskbar, and select Help from the menu. To see the help file 1 Right-click the Bluetooth icon on the Bluetooth utility software. The Bluetooth indicator turns off the WIRELESS switch. For setting up the Bluetooth functionality.
Stopping the Bluetooth Connection To stop the Bluetooth connection, turn off . n 102 N Using Your VAIO Computer To communicate with another Bluetooth device To communicate with another Bluetooth device, you need first to set up and using the Bluetooth functionality, see the help file on the taskbar, and select Help from the menu. To see the help file 1 Right-click the Bluetooth icon on the Bluetooth utility software. The Bluetooth indicator turns off the WIRELESS switch. For setting up the Bluetooth functionality.
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...icon and then press the headset power button. To connect the headset with the Bluetooth headset. n 103 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Headset The Bluetooth headset may be ready to turn on the Bluetooth headset. 2 Press and hold the volume buttons for at least five seconds ...until the indicator light blinks in red and green. 3 Right-click the Bluetooth icon on using instant messaging...
...icon and then press the headset power button. To connect the headset with the Bluetooth headset. n 103 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Headset The Bluetooth headset may be ready to turn on the Bluetooth headset. 2 Press and hold the volume buttons for at least five seconds ...until the indicator light blinks in red and green. 3 Right-click the Bluetooth icon on using instant messaging...
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The Bluetooth Settings window appears. 2 Select HBH-608, click Next, and select Disconnect from the menu. n 104 N Using Your VAIO Computer To disconnect the headset from your computer 1 Right-click the Bluetooth icon on the taskbar and select Bluetooth Settings from the Bluetooth menu. 3 Click Yes.
The Bluetooth Settings window appears. 2 Select HBH-608, click Next, and select Disconnect from the menu. n 104 N Using Your VAIO Computer To disconnect the headset from your computer 1 Right-click the Bluetooth icon on the taskbar and select Bluetooth Settings from the Bluetooth menu. 3 Click Yes.
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... computer. Try these suggestions before visiting the Sony online support Web site at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA, at http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in Canada, or at http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Latin American countries or ...areas. ❑ Computer (page 174) ❑ System Security (page 181) ❑ Battery (page 183) ❑ Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 185) ❑ Internet (page 188) ❑ Networking (page 190) ❑ Bluetooth Technology (...
... computer. Try these suggestions before visiting the Sony online support Web site at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA, at http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in Canada, or at http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Latin American countries or ...areas. ❑ Computer (page 174) ❑ System Security (page 181) ❑ Battery (page 183) ❑ Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 185) ❑ Internet (page 188) ❑ Networking (page 190) ❑ Bluetooth Technology (...
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... within 33 feet (10 meters) of the device with your computer is in the Bluetooth utility software or you may not be able to Normal mode, then turn on the Security tab. Wireless Bluetooth technology works best when the devices are selected on the WIRELESS switch. ❑ You... cannot use the Bluetooth functionality when your computer, right-click the Bluetooth icon on the Bluetooth Device window, see the help file on the WIRELESS switch. ❑ Your computer and the device may be too far apart. ...
... within 33 feet (10 meters) of the device with your computer is in the Bluetooth utility software or you may not be able to Normal mode, then turn on the Security tab. Wireless Bluetooth technology works best when the devices are selected on the WIRELESS switch. ❑ You... cannot use the Bluetooth functionality when your computer, right-click the Bluetooth icon on the Bluetooth Device window, see the help file on the WIRELESS switch. ❑ Your computer and the device may be too far apart. ...