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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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... the Shift key while the indicator is on. n 16 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with all programs. Illuminates when the wireless LAN function is running out of the computer is on, blinks when the computer is in Standby mode, and turns off when the computer is...
... the Shift key while the indicator is on. n 16 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with all programs. Illuminates when the wireless LAN function is running out of the computer is on, blinks when the computer is in Standby mode, and turns off when the computer is...
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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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... 20 or 24 bits may produce noise while playing. You can play DVDs using the optical disc drive and the DVD playback software, such as VAIO Zone or WinDVD. If the DVD is labeled "all open applications before playing a DVD movie. ❑ Do not use memory-resident utility software ... DVDs to make the new setting effective. ❑ If your computer has the Wireless LAN functionality and Wireless LAN is running, restart the software or eject the disc and re-insert it again. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on playing DVDs To achieve optimum performance when playing DVDs, you have ...
... 20 or 24 bits may produce noise while playing. You can play DVDs using the optical disc drive and the DVD playback software, such as VAIO Zone or WinDVD. If the DVD is labeled "all open applications before playing a DVD movie. ❑ Do not use memory-resident utility software ... DVDs to make the new setting effective. ❑ If your computer has the Wireless LAN functionality and Wireless LAN is running, restart the software or eject the disc and re-insert it again. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on playing DVDs To achieve optimum performance when playing DVDs, you have ...
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The Sony WLAN supports all normal Ethernet activities, but with the added benefits of channels). Or you can communicate through a wireless (radio) connection. Therefore, before activating the WLAN functionality, read the Safety Information carefully. Proposed jointly by the ...) in the middle of computers (ad-hoc). 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. Data encryption protects the vulnerable wireless link between a limited number of a meeting, or as : password protection,...
The Sony WLAN supports all normal Ethernet activities, but with the added benefits of channels). Or you can communicate through a wireless (radio) connection. Therefore, before activating the WLAN functionality, read the Safety Information carefully. Proposed jointly by the ...) in the middle of computers (ad-hoc). 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. Data encryption protects the vulnerable wireless link between a limited number of a meeting, or as : password protection,...
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...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 frequencies are designed to reduce the communication speed to ensure communications with IEEE 802.11b products. The 2.4 GHz...depending on the same wireless network may cause lower communication speed, narrower communication range, or broken wireless connections. Taking this ... In addition, communications may be cut off depending on wireless LAN compatible devices, such interference may reduce the communication...
...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 frequencies are designed to reduce the communication speed to ensure communications with IEEE 802.11b products. The 2.4 GHz...depending on the same wireless network may cause lower communication speed, narrower communication range, or broken wireless connections. Taking this ... In addition, communications may be cut off depending on wireless LAN compatible devices, such interference may reduce the communication...
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n 54 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating without an Access Point (Ad-hoc) An ad-hoc network is a network in which a local network 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... 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. ❑ If the Wireless connection is created only by the peer...
n 54 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating without an Access Point (Ad-hoc) An ad-hoc network is a network in which a local network 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... 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. ❑ If the Wireless connection is created only by the peer...
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Except in Peru and Venezuela, you cannot select the 5 GHz bandwidth, which is provided for the IEEE 802.11a standard, on the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window. On models that support the Bluetooth functionality*1 and/or the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard*1, double...me automatically option button. The Network Connections window appears. 5 Right-click Wireless Network Connection, then click Properties. button. The Wireless network properties window appears. 8 Enter a network name (SSID)*2. n 55 N Using Your VAIO Computer To communicate without an access point (ad-hoc) 1 Turn on ...
Except in Peru and Venezuela, you cannot select the 5 GHz bandwidth, which is provided for the IEEE 802.11a standard, on the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window. On models that support the Bluetooth functionality*1 and/or the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard*1, double...me automatically option button. The Network Connections window appears. 5 Right-click Wireless Network Connection, then click Properties. button. The Wireless network properties window appears. 8 Enter a network name (SSID)*2. n 55 N Using Your VAIO Computer To communicate without an access point (ad-hoc) 1 Turn on ...
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wireless access points are not used at the bottom of (decimal) 10 to configure all computers as on the first computer you configure. *3 Hexadecimal: a number representation ... key again for confirmation. 14 Select the check box This is ready 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 configure all computers as on the first computer you configure. *3 Hexadecimal: a number representation ... key again for confirmation. 14 Select the check box This is ready to communicate with values of the window. 15 Click OK. n 56 N Using Your VAIO Computer 12 Enter the network key*2.
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... Panel. 2 Click Network and Internet Connections. 3 Click Network Connections. 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...
... Panel. 2 Click Network and Internet Connections. 3 Click Network Connections. 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...
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... providing an access point, for the Wireless LAN. n 58 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with an Access Point (Infrastructure) An infrastructure network is a network that came with your access point. The access point coordinates transmission and reception from multiple wireless devices within a specific range. For ...select the channel that will select which channel to wireless devices by the access point, see the manual that extends an existing wired local network to use on an infrastructure network. ! The access point bridges the wireless and wired LAN and acts as a central ...
... providing an access point, for the Wireless LAN. n 58 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with an Access Point (Infrastructure) An infrastructure network is a network that came with your access point. The access point coordinates transmission and reception from multiple wireless devices within a specific range. For ...select the channel that will select which channel to wireless devices by the access point, see the manual that extends an existing wired local network to use on an infrastructure network. ! The access point bridges the wireless and wired LAN and acts as a central ...
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... 1 Make sure an access point is set up . The WLAN indicator lights up . The Wireless Network Connection window appears. 7 Follow the on the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch. n 59 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to display the Wireless Device Switch window. On models that came with your access point for more information. 2 Turn on...
... 1 Make sure an access point is set up . The WLAN indicator lights up . The Wireless Network Connection window appears. 7 Follow the on the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch. n 59 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to display the Wireless Device Switch window. On models that came with your access point for more information. 2 Turn on...
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... sure an access point is set up process and provide you must enter a network key of 8 to All Programs, and click Wireless Setup Utility. 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 .
... sure an access point is set up process and provide you must enter a network key of 8 to All Programs, and click Wireless Setup Utility. 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 .
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.... ❑ 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... Start and then Control Panel. 2 Click Network and Internet Connections. 3 Click Network Connections. 4 Right-click Wireless Network Connection. 5 Click Properties. 6 Click the Wireless Networks tab. 7 Click View Wireless Networks to any access point you may need to move your computer away from obstructions or closer to see that...
.... ❑ 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... Start and then Control Panel. 2 Click Network and Internet Connections. 3 Click Network Connections. 4 Right-click Wireless Network Connection. 5 Click Properties. 6 Click the Wireless Networks tab. 7 Click View Wireless Networks to any access point you may need to move your computer away from obstructions or closer to see that...
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... and cordless telephones. ❑ Move your computer closer to any access point you may be using. ❑ If you are using a wireless LAN access point, the device may be temporarily overloaded depending on how many other access points, change the access point channel. n 122 N... Troubleshooting Why is the data transfer speed slow? ❑ The wireless LAN data transfer speed is intact. ❑ Change the access point channel. Other factors include device configurations, radio conditions, and software compatibility. ...
... and cordless telephones. ❑ Move your computer closer to any access point you may be using. ❑ If you are using a wireless LAN access point, the device may be temporarily overloaded depending on how many other access points, change the access point channel. n 122 N... Troubleshooting Why is the data transfer speed slow? ❑ The wireless LAN data transfer speed is intact. ❑ Change the access point channel. Other factors include device configurations, radio conditions, and software compatibility. ...
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... encryption key back to the original profile or re-enter the key on divided frequency bands known as channels. Third-party wireless LAN access point channels may lose a peer-to-peer network connection if the encryption key is changed. n 123 N Troubleshooting What are... using a wireless LAN access point, see connectivity information contained 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.
... encryption key back to the original profile or re-enter the key on divided frequency bands known as channels. Third-party wireless LAN access point channels may lose a peer-to-peer network connection if the encryption key is changed. n 123 N Troubleshooting What are... using a wireless LAN access point, see connectivity information contained 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.
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... contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 145). For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 145). Cingular Connection Manager Cingular Wireless For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 145). n 147 N Support Options
... contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 145). For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 145). Cingular Connection Manager Cingular Wireless For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 145). n 147 N Support Options
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Image Converter 2 Plus Sony Electronics Inc. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 145). InstantOn InterVideo, Inc. ❑ For users in USA and Canada Web Site .... Connect a compatible digital video camera to your video, add new clips, and combine clips into new movie segments. n 149 N Support Options DVgate Plus™ software 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...
Image Converter 2 Plus Sony Electronics Inc. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 145). InstantOn InterVideo, Inc. ❑ For users in USA and Canada Web Site .... Connect a compatible digital video camera to your video, add new clips, and combine clips into new movie segments. n 149 N Support Options DVgate Plus™ software 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...