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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 selected models only. n8 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - To access this 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 - See the ...
...on selected models only. n8 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - To access this 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 - See the ...
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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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...the SmartWi Connection Utility. See the SmartWi Connection Utility Help for more information. 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. Be sure to turn on selected...All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. ! To use the Bluetooth function You need to set up to find out whether your computer and other Bluetooth devices such as another computer or a mobile phone. You can transfer data between your model ...
...the SmartWi Connection Utility. See the SmartWi Connection Utility Help for more information. 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. Be sure to turn on selected...All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. ! To use the Bluetooth function You need to set up to find out whether your computer and other Bluetooth devices such as another computer or a mobile phone. You can transfer data between your model ...
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... not be synchronized if you play videos on your computer with Bluetooth technology and is a frequent occurrence with audio output from a connected Bluetooth device. This is not a malfunction. Even if standards are maintained. n 62 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on using the Bluetooth function ❑ The data transfer rate varies, depending on the following...
... not be synchronized if you play videos on your computer with Bluetooth technology and is a frequent occurrence with audio output from a connected Bluetooth device. This is not a malfunction. Even if standards are maintained. n 62 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on using the Bluetooth function ❑ The data transfer rate varies, depending on the following...
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..., depending on the manufacturer or the software version employed by various devices. n 63 N Using Your VAIO Computer ❑ The 2.4 GHz band, with which Bluetooth devices or wireless LAN devices work with other devices that use of the Bluetooth function and wireless communication devices, however, may cause radio interference and result in reduced communication...
..., depending on the manufacturer or the software version employed by various devices. n 63 N Using Your VAIO Computer ❑ The 2.4 GHz band, with which Bluetooth devices or wireless LAN devices work with other devices that use of the Bluetooth function and wireless communication devices, however, may cause radio interference and result in reduced communication...
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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 be different each time, but must be entered. With the ..., you choose to be registered. For certain devices, such as a mouse, no need to re-enter the passkey. ✍ The passkey can prevent any anonymous Bluetooth devices from accessing your computer. Once a device is registered, there is no passkey can be the same at both devices to communicate. The first time...
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 be different each time, but must be entered. With the ..., you choose to be registered. For certain devices, such as a mouse, no need to re-enter the passkey. ✍ The passkey can prevent any anonymous Bluetooth devices from accessing your computer. Once a device is registered, there is no passkey can be the same at both devices to communicate. The first time...
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To open Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. For setting up the Bluetooth function. n 65 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with another Bluetooth device, you first need to a Bluetooth device such as another Bluetooth device To communicate with Another Bluetooth Device You can connect your computer to set up and using the Bluetooth function, search for Bluetooth information using Windows Help and Support. To communicate with another computer, a mobile phone, a PDA, a headset, a mouse, or a digital camera without the use of any cables.
To open Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. For setting up the Bluetooth function. n 65 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with another Bluetooth device, you first need to a Bluetooth device such as another Bluetooth device To communicate with Another Bluetooth Device You can connect your computer to set up and using the Bluetooth function, search for Bluetooth information using Windows Help and Support. To communicate 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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..., it may not appear in a power saving mode. If the connected device is also connected to communicate with? ❑ Check that the Bluetooth function of each other device's manual for more information. ❑ If the device you may not be too far apart. What should I ...do if I cannot find other Bluetooth devices? n 142 N Troubleshooting Bluetooth Technology What should I do if other Bluetooth devices cannot find this computer check box. Wireless Bluetooth technology works best when the devices are within 33 feet (10 meters) of the...
..., it may not appear in a power saving mode. If the connected device is also connected to communicate with? ❑ Check that the Bluetooth function of each other device's manual for more information. ❑ If the device you may not be too far apart. What should I ...do if I cannot find other Bluetooth devices? n 142 N Troubleshooting Bluetooth Technology What should I do if other Bluetooth devices cannot find this computer check box. Wireless Bluetooth technology works best when the devices are within 33 feet (10 meters) of the...
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... 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 your computer and Bluetooth devices closer to find this computer check box. ❑ The data transfer distance can be shorter ... quality, and on . 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 each other device's manual for more information. See the other . ❑ If the device you want ...
... 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 your computer and Bluetooth devices closer to find this computer check box. ❑ The data transfer distance can be shorter ... quality, and on . 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 each other device's manual for more information. See the other . ❑ If the device you want ...
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... wavelength, however, communication speed and connection range may need to move your computer away from obstacles or closer to the device to a Bluetooth audio device while audio or video playback software is connected. ❑ Identify and remove obstacles between the two devices, on the radio wave... quality, and on connecting the Bluetooth audio device. See the help file for detailed information on the operating system or the software in the environment. What should I do if...
... wavelength, however, communication speed and connection range may need to move your computer away from obstacles or closer to the device to a Bluetooth audio device while audio or video playback software is connected. ❑ Identify and remove obstacles between the two devices, on the radio wave... quality, and on connecting the Bluetooth audio device. See the help file for detailed information on the operating system or the software in the environment. What should I do if...
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... through a PAN. Connection is permitted. For more details, search for services also supported by the connected Bluetooth device? With Bluetooth technology, your computer. To open Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. n 145 N Troubleshooting Why can't I connect ...to the device through a Personal Area Network (PAN)? Why can 't I use of Bluetooth devices to avoid radio interference. Log onto the computer as hospitals and airplanes, may not be available to see if use the services supported by...
... through a PAN. Connection is permitted. For more details, search for services also supported by the connected Bluetooth device? With Bluetooth technology, your computer. To open Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. n 145 N Troubleshooting Why can't I connect ...to the device through a Personal Area Network (PAN)? Why can 't I use of Bluetooth devices to avoid radio interference. Log onto the computer as hospitals and airplanes, may not be available to see if use the services supported by...
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If you switch users without logging off your system, the Bluetooth devices will not work. To log off your system, click Start, the arrow next to log off before switching users. Be sure to the Lock button, and Log Off. n 146 N Troubleshooting Why can 't I switch 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.
If you switch users without logging off your system, the Bluetooth devices will not work. To log off your system, click Start, the arrow next to log off before switching users. Be sure to the Lock button, and Log Off. n 146 N Troubleshooting Why can 't I switch 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.
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VAIO® Control Center Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO Control Center provides a centralized location that came with your computer's configuration and specifications. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 173). n 179...Media Creator® 10 Suite Sonic Solutions ❑ For customers in USA and Canada Web site http://support.sonic.com/ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Sony Electronics Inc. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 173). SmartWi Connection Utility allows you to easily switch between the various wireless...
VAIO® Control Center Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO Control Center provides a centralized location that came with your computer's configuration and specifications. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 173). n 179...Media Creator® 10 Suite Sonic Solutions ❑ For customers in USA and Canada Web site http://support.sonic.com/ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Sony Electronics Inc. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 173). SmartWi Connection Utility allows you to easily switch between the various wireless...
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...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...IBM Corporation. Intel, Centrino, Core, Celeron, Xenon, and Pentium are owned by Sony Corporation is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation. SD Logo is prohibited. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Blu-ray Disc ...
...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...IBM Corporation. Intel, Centrino, Core, Celeron, Xenon, and Pentium are owned by Sony Corporation is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation. SD Logo is prohibited. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Blu-ray Disc ...