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n2 N Contents Before Use ...6 Documentation ...6 Ergonomic Considerations ...8 Getting Started ...10 Locating Controls and Ports...11 About the Indicator Lights ...16 Connecting a Power Source ...17 Using the Battery Pack ...19 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...24 Using Your VAIO Computer ...25 Using the Keyboard ...26 Using the Touch Pad ...28 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...29 Using the ExpressCard Module ...40 Using the Memory Stick Media ...43 Using Other Memory Cards ...48 Using the Internet...51 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...52
n2 N Contents Before Use ...6 Documentation ...6 Ergonomic Considerations ...8 Getting Started ...10 Locating Controls and Ports...11 About the Indicator Lights ...16 Connecting a Power Source ...17 Using the Battery Pack ...19 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...24 Using Your VAIO Computer ...25 Using the Keyboard ...26 Using the Touch Pad ...28 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...29 Using the ExpressCard Module ...40 Using the Memory Stick Media ...43 Using Other Memory Cards ...48 Using the Internet...51 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...52
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... pad (page 28) H Power indicator (page 16) I Battery indicator (page 16) J Hard disk drive indicator (page 16) K WLAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 16) L SD memory card slot (page 48) M Media Access indicator (page 16) N Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot* (page 45) * Your computer supports Memory Stick PRO media and Memory Stick...
... pad (page 28) H Power indicator (page 16) I Battery indicator (page 16) J Hard disk drive indicator (page 16) K WLAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 16) L SD memory card slot (page 48) M Media Access indicator (page 16) N Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot* (page 45) * Your computer supports Memory Stick PRO media and Memory Stick...
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speeds. *2 Referred to as the ExpressCard slot hereinafter. Right n 13 N Getting Started A WIRELESS switch (page 52) B Headphones jack (page 62) C Microphone jack (page 69) D Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports*1 (page 70) E ExpressCard™/34 slot*2 (page 40) F Air vents G Monitor (VGA) port (page 63) H i.LINK (IEEE 1394) S400 port (page 74) *1 Supports high-/full-/low-
speeds. *2 Referred to as the ExpressCard slot hereinafter. Right n 13 N Getting Started A WIRELESS switch (page 52) B Headphones jack (page 62) C Microphone jack (page 69) D Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports*1 (page 70) E ExpressCard™/34 slot*2 (page 40) F Air vents G Monitor (VGA) port (page 63) H i.LINK (IEEE 1394) S400 port (page 74) *1 Supports high-/full-/low-
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... Scr Lk key functions differently depending on the program you press the Shift key while the indicator is equipped with all programs. Illuminates when the wireless LAN function is off . Illuminates when data is read from or written to a memory card. (Do not enter Standby mode or turn off . Press the...
... Scr Lk key functions differently depending on the program you press the Shift key while the indicator is equipped with all programs. Illuminates when the wireless LAN function is off . Illuminates when data is read from or written to a memory card. (Do not enter Standby mode or turn off . Press the...
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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 26) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 28) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 29) ❑ Using the ExpressCard Module (page 40) ❑ Using the Memory Stick Media (page 43) ❑ Using Other Memory Cards (page 48) ❑ Using the Internet (page 51) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 52) n 25 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 26) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 28) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 29) ❑ Using the ExpressCard Module (page 40) ❑ Using the Memory Stick Media (page 43) ❑ Using Other Memory Cards (page 48) ❑ Using the Internet (page 51) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 52) n 25 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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...from the label on the DVD disc or on the packaging, you have exceeded this may damage your computer has the Wireless LAN functionality and Wireless LAN is activated, playing DVDs may cause some interruptions in most regions of times. When you have audio devices connected..., this number, the drive's DVD region code is running, restart the software or eject the disc and re-insert it again. Reconfiguring your computer. ! n 35 N Using Your VAIO...
...from the label on the DVD disc or on the packaging, you have exceeded this may damage your computer has the Wireless LAN functionality and Wireless LAN is activated, playing DVDs may cause some interruptions in most regions of times. When you have audio devices connected..., this number, the drive's DVD region code is running, restart the software or eject the disc and re-insert it again. Reconfiguring your computer. ! n 35 N Using Your VAIO...
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... the online Specifications to user authentication using WLAN products may be forward compatible with the IEEE 802.11i specification. Or you can communicate through a wireless (radio) connection. In addition, based on the ratified IEEE 802.11i standard, WPA2 provides government grade security by the local regulations (e.g. WPA2 is... access control and is a security protocol, Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2), and Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA). n 52 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) Using the Sony Wireless LAN (WLAN), all your model supports the IEEE 802.11a standard.
... the online Specifications to user authentication using WLAN products may be forward compatible with the IEEE 802.11i specification. Or you can communicate through a wireless (radio) connection. In addition, based on the ratified IEEE 802.11i standard, WPA2 provides government grade security by the local regulations (e.g. WPA2 is... access control and is a security protocol, Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2), and Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA). n 52 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) Using the Sony Wireless LAN (WLAN), all your model supports the IEEE 802.11a standard.
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... Taking this into consideration, the IEEE 802.11g products are different. The 2.4 GHz bandwidth used by wireless LAN compatible devices is 54 Mbps, or about 30 to 100 times faster than a Wireless LAN device using the IEEE 802.11b or g standard cannot communicate because the ...The communication range varies depending on the access point may cause lower communication speed, narrower communication range, or broken wireless connections. n 53 N Using Your VAIO Computer Wireless LAN devices using the IEEE 802.11a standard and the ones using the IEEE 802.11b standard. IEEE 802.11b...
... Taking this into consideration, the IEEE 802.11g products are different. The 2.4 GHz bandwidth used by wireless LAN compatible devices is 54 Mbps, or about 30 to 100 times faster than a Wireless LAN device using the IEEE 802.11b or g standard cannot communicate because the ...The communication range varies depending on the access point may cause lower communication speed, narrower communication range, or broken wireless connections. n 53 N Using Your VAIO Computer Wireless LAN devices using the IEEE 802.11a standard and the ones using the IEEE 802.11b standard. IEEE 802.11b...
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...ad-hoc network easily at home. ❑ If the Wireless connection is initiated by the VAIO computer, channel 11 will be selected. ❑ If the Wireless connection is initiated by peer Wireless LAN equipment, the Wireless LAN communication will make use of the channel selected by... the wireless devices themselves, with other central controller or access point. n 54 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating without an Access Point...
...ad-hoc network easily at home. ❑ If the Wireless connection is initiated by the VAIO computer, channel 11 will be selected. ❑ If the Wireless connection is initiated by peer Wireless LAN equipment, the Wireless LAN communication will make use of the channel selected by... the wireless devices themselves, with other central controller or access point. n 54 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating without an Access Point...
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..., you cannot select the 5 GHz bandwidth, which is provided for the IEEE 802.11a standard, on ad-hoc networks. The Network Connections window appears. 5 Right-click Wireless Network Connection, then click Properties. The Wireless Network Connection Properties window appears. 6 Select the Wireless Networks tab. 7 Click the Add... n 55 N Using Your VAIO Computer To communicate without...
..., you cannot select the 5 GHz bandwidth, which is provided for the IEEE 802.11a standard, on ad-hoc networks. The Network Connections window appears. 5 Right-click Wireless Network Connection, then click Properties. The Wireless Network Connection Properties window appears. 6 Select the Wireless Networks tab. 7 Click the Add... n 55 N Using Your VAIO Computer To communicate without...
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... OK. The Advanced window appears. 17 Select the Computer-to communicate with values of the window. 15 Click OK. n 56 N Using Your VAIO Computer 12 Enter the network key*2. wireless access points are not used at the bottom of (decimal) 10 to -computer (ad hoc) network; The computer is a computer-to 15...
... OK. The Advanced window appears. 17 Select the Computer-to communicate with values of the window. 15 Click OK. n 56 N Using Your VAIO Computer 12 Enter the network key*2. wireless access points are not used at the bottom of (decimal) 10 to -computer (ad hoc) network; The computer is a computer-to 15...
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n 57 N Using Your VAIO Computer To disconnect from a computer-to select Any available network (access point preferred), and click Close. 8 Click OK. 9 Close the Network Connections window. 10 Turn off the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch. The Wireless Network Connection Properties window appears. 6 On the Wireless Networks tab, click Advanced. The Advanced window appears. 7 Click to...
n 57 N Using Your VAIO Computer To disconnect from a computer-to select Any available network (access point preferred), and click Close. 8 Click OK. 9 Close the Network Connections window. 10 Turn off the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch. The Wireless Network Connection Properties window appears. 6 On the Wireless Networks tab, click Advanced. The Advanced window appears. 7 Click to...
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The access point coordinates transmission and reception from multiple wireless devices within a specific range. The access point bridges the wireless and wired LAN and acts as a central controller for example the Sony Access Point. n 58 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with your access point. For details on an infrastructure network. ! The access point will select...
The access point coordinates transmission and reception from multiple wireless devices within a specific range. The access point bridges the wireless and wired LAN and acts as a central controller for example the Sony Access Point. n 58 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with your access point. For details on an infrastructure network. ! The access point will select...
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...Switch window. Select your model supports the Bluetooth functionality and/or the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard. n 59 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to a wireless network 1 Make sure an access point is set up . The WLAN indicator lights up . See the manual that support the...functionality* and/or the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard*, double-click ( / ) on -screen instructions. * See the online Specifications to see whether your desired wireless option(s) and click OK. 3 Click Start and then Control Panel. 4 Click Network and Internet Connections. 5 Click Network Connections. 6 In the right ...
...Switch window. Select your model supports the Bluetooth functionality and/or the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard. n 59 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to a wireless network 1 Make sure an access point is set up . The WLAN indicator lights up . See the manual that support the...functionality* and/or the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard*, double-click ( / ) on -screen instructions. * See the online Specifications to see whether your desired wireless option(s) and click OK. 3 Click Start and then Control Panel. 4 Click Network and Internet Connections. 5 Click Network Connections. 6 In the right ...
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...the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard. The Wireless Setup Utility appears. 4 Follow the on the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window. Turning off the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch. ! To disconnect from a wireless network Turn off the wireless LAN functionality while accessing remote documents, ...access point is set up. The WLAN indicator lights up. n 60 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 the set up process and provide you must enter...
...the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard. The Wireless Setup Utility appears. 4 Follow the on the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window. Turning off the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch. ! To disconnect from a wireless network Turn off the wireless LAN functionality while accessing remote documents, ...access point is set up. The WLAN indicator lights up. n 60 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 the set up process and provide you must enter...
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... may need to move your computer away from obstructions or closer to any access point you may be using . ❑ Make sure the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch is on and the WLAN indicator is lit on your computer. ❑ Make sure power to the access point is on. ... ❑ Make sure your computer and the access point are connected to one another. ❑ Move your computer away from obstructions or closer to a wireless LAN access point? ❑ Connection availability is correct. What should I cannot access the Internet? ❑ Check the access point settings. See the manual...
... may need to move your computer away from obstructions or closer to any access point you may be using . ❑ Make sure the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch is on and the WLAN indicator is lit on your computer. ❑ Make sure power to the access point is on. ... ❑ Make sure your computer and the access point are connected to one another. ❑ Move your computer away from obstructions or closer to a wireless LAN access point? ❑ Connection availability is correct. What should I cannot access the Internet? ❑ Check the access point settings. See the manual...
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... data transfer interruptions? ❑ When your computer is connected to an access point, data transfer interruptions may occur when using a wireless LAN access point, the device may be temporarily overloaded depending on how many other access points, change the access point channel. Other... include device configurations, radio conditions, and software compatibility. n 122 N Troubleshooting Why is the data transfer speed slow? ❑ The wireless LAN data transfer speed is intact. ❑ Change the access point channel. See the manual that came with other devices are using ...
... data transfer interruptions? ❑ When your computer is connected to an access point, data transfer interruptions may occur when using a wireless LAN access point, the device may be temporarily overloaded depending on how many other access points, change the access point channel. Other... include device configurations, radio conditions, and software compatibility. n 122 N Troubleshooting Why is the data transfer speed slow? ❑ The wireless LAN data transfer speed is intact. ❑ Change the access point channel. See the manual that came with other devices are using ...
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... 123 N Troubleshooting What are using a wireless LAN access point, see connectivity information contained in the manual that came with built-in wireless LAN may be preset to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication occurs on both computers so ...the key matches. Third-party wireless LAN access point channels may lose a peer-...
... 123 N Troubleshooting What are using a wireless LAN access point, see connectivity information contained in the manual that came with built-in wireless LAN may be preset to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication occurs on both computers so ...the key matches. Third-party wireless LAN access point channels may lose a peer-...
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Ask Toolbar Ask Jeeves, Inc. Cingular Connection Manager Cingular Wireless For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 145). Bluetooth® Utility TOSHIBA Corporation For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (...
Ask Toolbar Ask Jeeves, Inc. Cingular Connection Manager Cingular Wireless For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 145). Bluetooth® Utility TOSHIBA Corporation For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (...
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...Save your movies back to your digital video camera or in USA and Canada Web Site http://www.intel.com/network/connectivity/products/wireless/proset/proset_software.htm For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 145). For contacts about the software, see ...Program Support Information (page 145). Image Converter 2 Plus Sony Electronics Inc. Image Converter 2 Plus allows you to easily convert movie and picture files on your computer to your Memory Stick® media...
...Save your movies back to your digital video camera or in USA and Canada Web Site http://www.intel.com/network/connectivity/products/wireless/proset/proset_software.htm For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 145). For contacts about the software, see ...Program Support Information (page 145). Image Converter 2 Plus Sony Electronics Inc. Image Converter 2 Plus allows you to easily convert movie and picture files on your computer to your Memory Stick® media...