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... and Ports...13 About the Indicator Lights ...19 Connecting a Power Source ...20 Using the Battery Pack ...21 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...28 Using Your VAIO Computer ...29 Using the Keyboard ...30 Using the Touch Pad ...31 Using Special-function Buttons ...32 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...33 Using... ExpressCard Module ...45 Using the Memory Stick ...48 Using the SD Memory Card ...54 Using the Internet...57 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...58 Using the Bluetooth Function ...61
... and Ports...13 About the Indicator Lights ...19 Connecting a Power Source ...20 Using the Battery Pack ...21 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...28 Using Your VAIO Computer ...29 Using the Keyboard ...30 Using the Touch Pad ...31 Using Special-function Buttons ...32 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...33 Using... ExpressCard Module ...45 Using the Memory Stick ...48 Using the SD Memory Card ...54 Using the Internet...57 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...58 Using the Bluetooth Function ...61
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n4 N Precautions ...108 Handling the LCD Screen ...109 Using the Power Source ...110 Handling Your Computer ...111 Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...113 Handling Floppy Disks ...114 Handling Discs ...115 Using the Battery Pack ...116 Using Headphones ...118 Handling the Memory Stick ...119 Handling the Hard Disk ...120 Updating Your Computer ...121 Troubleshooting ...122 Computer ...124 System Security ...131 Battery...132 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...134 Internet ...137 Networking ...139 Bluetooth Technology ...142 Optical Discs ...147 Display ...152 Printing ...157 Microphone ...158
n4 N Precautions ...108 Handling the LCD Screen ...109 Using the Power Source ...110 Handling Your Computer ...111 Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...113 Handling Floppy Disks ...114 Handling Discs ...115 Using the Battery Pack ...116 Using Headphones ...118 Handling the Memory Stick ...119 Handling the Hard Disk ...120 Updating Your Computer ...121 Troubleshooting ...122 Computer ...124 System Security ...131 Battery...132 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...134 Internet ...137 Networking ...139 Bluetooth Technology ...142 Optical Discs ...147 Display ...152 Printing ...157 Microphone ...158
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... on-screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. * The Bluetooth function is available on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - To access this on selected models only...
... on-screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. * The Bluetooth function is available on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - To access this on selected models only...
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... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 30) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 31) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 32) ❑ Using the Built-... 48) ❑ Using the SD Memory Card (page 54) ❑ Using the Internet (page 57) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 58) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Function (page 61) n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer
... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 30) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 31) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 32) ❑ Using the Built-... 48) ❑ Using the SD Memory Card (page 54) ❑ Using the Internet (page 57) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 58) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Function (page 61) n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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... specifications to turn on selected models only. Be sure to find out whether your computer and other Bluetooth devices such as another computer or a mobile phone. n 61 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Function The Bluetooth function is available on the WIRELESS switch before starting the SmartWi Connection Utility. You can establish wireless...
... specifications to turn on selected models only. Be sure to find out whether your computer and other Bluetooth devices such as another computer or a mobile phone. n 61 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Function The Bluetooth function is available on the WIRELESS switch before starting the SmartWi Connection Utility. You can establish wireless...
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...are met, individual device performance, specifications, and operation procedures can vary. This is not a malfunction. n 62 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on using the Bluetooth function ❑ The data transfer rate varies, depending on the following conditions: ❑ Obstacles, such as walls, located between ... ❑ Device configuration ❑ Type of software application ❑ Type of operating system ❑ Use of the Bluetooth standard and electromagnetic interference in all situations. ❑ Video and audio may not be possible in the environment. ❑ All...
...are met, individual device performance, specifications, and operation procedures can vary. This is not a malfunction. n 62 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on using the Bluetooth function ❑ The data transfer rate varies, depending on the following conditions: ❑ Obstacles, such as walls, located between ... ❑ Device configuration ❑ Type of software application ❑ Type of operating system ❑ Use of the Bluetooth standard and electromagnetic interference in all situations. ❑ Video and audio may not be possible in the environment. ❑ All...
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...N Using Your VAIO Computer ❑ The 2.4 GHz band, with which Bluetooth devices or wireless LAN devices work with Bluetooth technology and is used by various devices. Simultaneous use the same wave length. This is normal with other devices that use of the Bluetooth function and wireless... result in reduced communication speeds and distances than the standard values. ❑ The Bluetooth function may cause bandwidth congestion, resulting in poor performance of the devices. Bluetooth devices use the technology to minimize the interference from other devices, depending on the ...
...N Using Your VAIO Computer ❑ The 2.4 GHz band, with which Bluetooth devices or wireless LAN devices work with Bluetooth technology and is used by various devices. Simultaneous use the same wave length. This is normal with other devices that use of the Bluetooth function and wireless... result in reduced communication speeds and distances than the standard values. ❑ The Bluetooth function may cause bandwidth congestion, resulting in poor performance of the devices. Bluetooth devices use the technology to minimize the interference from other devices, depending on the ...
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... to be entered. With the authentication function, you choose to communicate. Once a device is registered, there is no passkey can be registered. n 64 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...
... to be entered. With the authentication function, you choose to communicate. Once a device is registered, there is no passkey can be registered. n 64 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...
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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 set up and using the Bluetooth function, search for Bluetooth information using Windows Help and Support. For setting up the Bluetooth function. To open Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. n 65 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with another computer, a mobile phone, a PDA, a headset, a mouse, or a digital camera without the use of any cables.
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 set up and using the Bluetooth function, search for Bluetooth information using Windows Help and Support. For setting up the Bluetooth function. To open Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. n 65 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with 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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...at the following URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://www.sony.ca/support/ for customers in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in Brazil ...❑ Computer (page 124) ❑ System Security (page 131) ❑ Battery (page 132) ❑ Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 134) ❑ Internet (page 137) ❑ Networking (page 139) ❑ Bluetooth Technology (page 142...
...at the following URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://www.sony.ca/support/ for customers in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in Brazil ...❑ Computer (page 124) ❑ System Security (page 131) ❑ Battery (page 132) ❑ Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 134) ❑ Internet (page 137) ❑ Networking (page 139) ❑ Bluetooth Technology (page 142...
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... a power saving mode. n 142 N Troubleshooting Bluetooth Technology What should I do if I cannot find the Bluetooth device I do if other Bluetooth devices cannot find my computer? ❑ Make sure both devices have the Bluetooth function enabled. ❑ If the WIRELESS indicator light... Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, Bluetooth Devices, and Bluetooth Settings. 2 Click the Options tab and select the Allow Bluetooth devices to find other Bluetooth devices? What should I want to communicate with? ❑ Check that the Bluetooth function of each other device's manual for ...
... a power saving mode. n 142 N Troubleshooting Bluetooth Technology What should I do if I cannot find the Bluetooth device I do if other Bluetooth devices cannot find my computer? ❑ Make sure both devices have the Bluetooth function enabled. ❑ If the WIRELESS indicator light... Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, Bluetooth Devices, and Bluetooth Settings. 2 Click the Options tab and select the Allow Bluetooth devices to find other Bluetooth devices? What should I want to communicate with? ❑ Check that the Bluetooth function of each other device's manual for ...
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..., it may not be found or it may not be able to communicate with your computer. ❑ Check that the Bluetooth function of the device you want to communicate with is on the operating system or the software in use. Move your computer, follow these steps: 1... Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, Bluetooth Devices, and Bluetooth Settings. 2 Click the Options tab and select the Allow Bluetooth devices to find this computer check box. ❑ The data transfer distance can be shorter than 33 feet (10 meters...
..., it may not be found or it may not be able to communicate with your computer. ❑ Check that the Bluetooth function of the device you want to communicate with is on the operating system or the software in use. Move your computer, follow these steps: 1... Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, Bluetooth Devices, and Bluetooth Settings. 2 Click the Options tab and select the Allow Bluetooth devices to find this computer check box. ❑ The data transfer distance can be shorter than 33 feet (10 meters...
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... depends on the obstructions and/or the distance between your computer and the device to limitations of the Bluetooth standard and electromagnetic interference in use a Bluetooth audio device? When you change a sound output device to playback audio from other devices using the same...The 2.4 GHz radio frequency used by Bluetooth and wireless LAN devices is connected. ❑ Note that minimizes interference from your Bluetooth audio device, connect the Bluetooth audio device to the computer first and then launch your computer and Bluetooth devices closer to each other devices may...
... depends on the obstructions and/or the distance between your computer and the device to limitations of the Bluetooth standard and electromagnetic interference in use a Bluetooth audio device? When you change a sound output device to playback audio from other devices using the same...The 2.4 GHz radio frequency used by Bluetooth and wireless LAN devices is connected. ❑ Note that minimizes interference from your Bluetooth audio device, connect the Bluetooth audio device to the computer first and then launch your computer and Bluetooth devices closer to each other devices may...
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.... Sensitive locations, such as a user with a standard user account? If the device to which you want to connect does not support Bluetooth communication in Personal Area Network User (PANU) mode, you cannot connect to the device through a Personal Area Network (PAN)? n 145 ...N Troubleshooting Why can't I connect to a Bluetooth device through a PAN. Can I log onto my computer as a user with administrative rights. The Bluetooth function may have restrictions on airplanes? Why can't I use the services supported by the computer ...
.... Sensitive locations, such as a user with a standard user account? If the device to which you want to connect does not support Bluetooth communication in Personal Area Network User (PANU) mode, you cannot connect to the device through a Personal Area Network (PAN)? n 145 ...N Troubleshooting Why can't I connect to a Bluetooth device through a PAN. Can I log onto my computer as a user with administrative rights. The Bluetooth function may have restrictions on airplanes? Why can't I use the services supported by the computer ...
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Why can 't I use the Bluetooth devices when I exchange business card data with a mobile phone? The business card exchange function is not supported. To log off your system, the Bluetooth devices will not work. Be sure to log off your system, click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and Log Off. n 146 N Troubleshooting Why can 't I switch users? If you switch users without logging off before switching users.
Why can 't I use the Bluetooth devices when I exchange business card data with a mobile phone? The business card exchange function is not supported. To log off your system, the Bluetooth devices will not work. Be sure to log off your system, click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and Log Off. n 146 N Troubleshooting Why can 't I switch users? If you switch users without logging off before switching users.
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...Connection Utility allows you to easily switch between the various wireless components (wireless LAN, wireless WAN, and Bluetooth® technology connectivity) that gathers resources to configure your VAIO computer and view your computer. n 179 N Support Options Quicken® 2008 Deluxe Intuit Inc. ❑... ❑ For customers in USA and Canada Web site http://support.sonic.com/ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO® Control Center Sony Electronics Inc. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 173). For contacts about the ...
...Connection Utility allows you to easily switch between the various wireless components (wireless LAN, wireless WAN, and Bluetooth® technology connectivity) that gathers resources to configure your VAIO computer and view your computer. n 179 N Support Options Quicken® 2008 Deluxe Intuit Inc. ❑... ❑ For customers in USA and Canada Web site http://support.sonic.com/ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO® Control Center Sony Electronics Inc. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 173). For contacts about the ...
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...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 change without written permission is a ...Aero, Windows Live, OneCare, and the Windows logo are trademarks of IBM Corporation. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of such marks by Sony Corporation is a trademark. Reproduction in whole or in the United States and/or other ...
...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 change without written permission is a ...Aero, Windows Live, OneCare, and the Windows logo are trademarks of IBM Corporation. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of such marks by Sony Corporation is a trademark. Reproduction in whole or in the United States and/or other ...