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n2 N Contents Before Use ...6 Documentation ...6 Ergonomic Considerations ...9 Getting Started ...11 Locating Controls and Ports...12 About the Indicator Lights ...17 Connecting a Power Source ...18 Using the Battery Pack ...20 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...25 Using Your VAIO Computer ...26 Using the Keyboard ...27 Using the Touch Pad ...29 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...30 Using the ExpressCard Module ...39 Using the Memory Stick Media ...42 Using Other Memory Cards ...48 Using the Internet...51 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...52
n2 N Contents Before Use ...6 Documentation ...6 Ergonomic Considerations ...9 Getting Started ...11 Locating Controls and Ports...12 About the Indicator Lights ...17 Connecting a Power Source ...18 Using the Battery Pack ...20 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...25 Using Your VAIO Computer ...26 Using the Keyboard ...27 Using the Touch Pad ...29 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...30 Using the ExpressCard Module ...39 Using the Memory Stick Media ...42 Using Other Memory Cards ...48 Using the Internet...51 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...52
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... customers in Spanish speaking Latin American countries or areas, or http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in Brazil. ❑ VAIO Recovery Guide - To view the online Specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the original factory installed settings. To access this manual) - n7 N Before Use Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this...
... customers in Spanish speaking Latin American countries or areas, or http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in Brazil. ❑ VAIO Recovery Guide - To view the online Specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the original factory installed settings. To access this manual) - n7 N Before Use Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this...
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... information, other Internet sites you might find the answers you will find the on how to back up and restore your operating system, system software, and your VAIO computer. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other VAIO documents, and... system and software information for your personal data. ❑ Wireless & Network Learn about wireless connections including Bluetooth Wireless technology and Wireless ...
... information, other Internet sites you might find the answers you will find the on how to back up and restore your operating system, system software, and your VAIO computer. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other VAIO documents, and... system and software information for your personal data. ❑ Wireless & Network Learn about wireless connections including Bluetooth Wireless technology and Wireless ...
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... does not work with a telephone cable (not supplied). The Connect to the Internet window appears. 3 Click Dial-up Internet Connection Before you can connect to the Internet, you need to connect your telephone cable connection, you have set up a dial-up your computer to ...connect a telephone cable 1 Plug one end of these connections may not work properly. To set up connection to the Internet 1 Click Start and Control Panel 2 Click Connect to the Internet. Once you are ready to connect to the Internet under Network and Internet. n 51 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Internet...
... does not work with a telephone cable (not supplied). The Connect to the Internet window appears. 3 Click Dial-up Internet Connection Before you can connect to the Internet, you need to connect your telephone cable connection, you have set up a dial-up your computer to ...connect a telephone cable 1 Plug one end of these connections may not work properly. To set up connection to the Internet 1 Click Start and Control Panel 2 Click Connect to the Internet. Once you are ready to connect to the Internet under Network and Internet. n 51 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Internet...
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... and Wi-Fi Alliance, both WPA2 and WPA are other through a wireless (radio) connection. Besides that, there are specifications of WPA, provides stronger data protection and network access ...WEP), which specifies the used technology. n 52 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) Using the Sony Wireless LAN (WLAN), all your digital devices with built-in WLAN... AES encryption algorithm and 802.1X-based authentication. Or you can still access information, Internet/intranet and network resources, even in addition to create a full infrastructure network (infrastructure)....
... and Wi-Fi Alliance, both WPA2 and WPA are other through a wireless (radio) connection. Besides that, there are specifications of WPA, provides stronger data protection and network access ...WEP), which specifies the used technology. n 52 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) Using the Sony Wireless LAN (WLAN), all your digital devices with built-in WLAN... AES encryption algorithm and 802.1X-based authentication. Or you can still access information, Internet/intranet and network resources, even in addition to create a full infrastructure network (infrastructure)....
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...screen instructions. * See the online Specifications to display the Wireless Device Switch window. The Set up a connection or network window appears. 5 Select an option to specify the ad-hoc network settings and click Next... Panel. 3 Click View network status and tasks under Network and Internet. 4 Click Set up . Select your model supports the Bluetooth functionality and/or the IEEE 802.11a/b/g... standard. n 55 N Using Your VAIO Computer To communicate without an access point (ad-hoc) ! You cannot select the 5 GHz bandwidth, which is used for the IEEE 802.11a standard...
...screen instructions. * See the online Specifications to display the Wireless Device Switch window. The Set up a connection or network window appears. 5 Select an option to specify the ad-hoc network settings and click Next... Panel. 3 Click View network status and tasks under Network and Internet. 4 Click Set up . Select your model supports the Bluetooth functionality and/or the IEEE 802.11a/b/g... standard. n 55 N Using Your VAIO Computer To communicate without an access point (ad-hoc) ! You cannot select the 5 GHz bandwidth, which is used for the IEEE 802.11a standard...
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Select your desired wireless option(s) and click OK. 3 Click Start and Control Panel. 4 Click View network status and tasks under Network and Internet. 5 Click Manage wireless networks. 6 Click Add. 7 Follow the on-screen instructions. * See the online Specifications to see whether your access ...PSK or WPA2-PSK authentication, you must enter a network key of 8 to display the Wireless Device Switch window. n 57 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to a wireless network 1 Make sure an access point is set up . On models that came with your model supports the Bluetooth functionality and...
Select your desired wireless option(s) and click OK. 3 Click Start and Control Panel. 4 Click View network status and tasks under Network and Internet. 5 Click Manage wireless networks. 6 Click Add. 7 Follow the on-screen instructions. * See the online Specifications to see whether your access ...PSK or WPA2-PSK authentication, you must enter a network key of 8 to display the Wireless Device Switch window. n 57 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to a wireless network 1 Make sure an access point is set up . On models that came with your model supports the Bluetooth functionality and...
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n 66 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an External Microphone If you need to plug in an external microphone (not supplied). To connect an external microphone Plug the microphone cable (1) into the microphone jack (2) m. ✍ Make sure your microphone is designed for computer use a sound input device (for example, to chat over the Internet) you need to use .
n 66 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an External Microphone If you need to plug in an external microphone (not supplied). To connect an external microphone Plug the microphone cable (1) into the microphone jack (2) m. ✍ Make sure your microphone is designed for computer use a sound input device (for example, to chat over the Internet) you need to use .
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For information on the computer, the computer must be connected to the Internet, see Using the Internet (page 51). n 103 N Precautions On Updating Your Computer Confirm that the latest updates have been installed on your computer using the following software...software: ❑ Windows Update Click Start, All Programs, and Windows Update and then follow the on-screen instructions. ❑ VAIO Update 3 Click Start, All Programs, VAIO Update 3, and VAIO Update Options and then follow these software. If you have been installed on the computer, follow the on-screen instructions. To ...
For information on the computer, the computer must be connected to the Internet, see Using the Internet (page 51). n 103 N Precautions On Updating Your Computer Confirm that the latest updates have been installed on your computer using the following software...software: ❑ Windows Update Click Start, All Programs, and Windows Update and then follow the on-screen instructions. ❑ VAIO Update 3 Click Start, All Programs, VAIO Update 3, and VAIO Update Options and then follow these software. If you have been installed on the computer, follow the on-screen instructions. To ...
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... the latest Windows updates regularly. You can receive updates. 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Double-click the Windows Security Alerts icon on the taskbar. 3 Follow the on your computer. Your computer must be connected to set up automatic or scheduled updates. To download and install... the latest security update 1 Click Start, All Programs, Norton Internet Security, and Norton Internet Security. 2 Click the item to update the software on the...
... the latest Windows updates regularly. You can receive updates. 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Double-click the Windows Security Alerts icon on the taskbar. 3 Follow the on your computer. Your computer must be connected to set up automatic or scheduled updates. To download and install... the latest security update 1 Click Start, All Programs, Norton Internet Security, and Norton Internet Security. 2 Click the item to update the software on the...
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...into the modem port on your modem is listed. 5 On the Dialing Rules tab, check the location information is working. n 115 N Troubleshooting Internet What should I do if my modem does not work? ❑ Make sure the telephone cable is securely plugged into an ordinary telephone and ...correct. ❑ Make sure the software you are using is compatible with your computer's modem. (All preinstalled Sony programs are compatible.) ❑ Make sure the modem is the only device connected to your telephone line. ❑ Follow these steps to check the settings: 1 Click Start and Control Panel....
...into the modem port on your modem is listed. 5 On the Dialing Rules tab, check the location information is working. n 115 N Troubleshooting Internet What should I do if my modem does not work? ❑ Make sure the telephone cable is securely plugged into an ordinary telephone and ...correct. ❑ Make sure the software you are using is compatible with your computer's modem. (All preinstalled Sony programs are compatible.) ❑ Make sure the modem is the only device connected to your telephone line. ❑ Follow these steps to check the settings: 1 Click Start and Control Panel....
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... your telephone line is free of any line noise. ❑ If your telephone company to that it is my modem connection slow? Many factors may influence modem connection speed, including telephone line noise or compatibility with telephone equipment, such as fax machines or other modems. If you think ...your modem is not connecting properly to other PC-based modems, fax machines, or your Internet Service Provider (ISP), do any of the following: ❑ Ask your problem is fax-related, make sure ...
... your telephone line is free of any line noise. ❑ If your telephone company to that it is my modem connection slow? Many factors may influence modem connection speed, including telephone line noise or compatibility with telephone equipment, such as fax machines or other modems. If you think ...your modem is not connecting properly to other PC-based modems, fax machines, or your Internet Service Provider (ISP), do any of the following: ❑ Ask your problem is fax-related, make sure ...
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What should I cannot access the Internet? ❑ Check the access point settings. See the manual that your computer is properly configured for more information. ❑ Make sure your computer and the access point are connected to one another. ❑ Move your computer away from obstructions... Click View network status and tasks under Network and Internet. 3 Click Connect to a network to confirm that came with your access point for Internet access. n 117 N Troubleshooting Networking What should I do if I do if my computer cannot connect to any access point you may be using. ...
What should I cannot access the Internet? ❑ Check the access point settings. See the manual that your computer is properly configured for more information. ❑ Make sure your computer and the access point are connected to one another. ❑ Move your computer away from obstructions... Click View network status and tasks under Network and Internet. 3 Click Connect to a network to confirm that came with your access point for Internet access. n 117 N Troubleshooting Networking What should I do if I do if my computer cannot connect to any access point you may be using. ...
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n 139 N Support Options 5 VAIO Update When your computer is posted on the support Web site. Click the VAIO Update notice to the Internet, VAIO Update automatically notifies you when critical software and security information is connected to open the VAIO Support Web site and view the information.
n 139 N Support Options 5 VAIO Update When your computer is posted on the support Web site. Click the VAIO Update notice to the Internet, VAIO Update automatically notifies you when critical software and security information is connected to open the VAIO Support Web site and view the information.