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...19 Using the Battery Pack 21 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 27 Using the Power Saving Modes 28 Updating Your Computer 30 Using Your VAIO Computer 31 Using the Keyboard 32 Using the Touch Pad 34 Using Special-function Buttons 35 Using the Quick Web Access Function 36 ...Drive 39 Using "Memory Stick 46 Using Other Modules / Memory Cards 52 Using the Internet 58 Using the Network (LAN 60 Using the Wireless LAN 61 Using Peripheral Devices 64 Connecting External Speakers or Headphones ..........65 Connecting an External Display 66 Selecting Display Modes 72 Using the Multiple ...
...19 Using the Battery Pack 21 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 27 Using the Power Saving Modes 28 Updating Your Computer 30 Using Your VAIO Computer 31 Using the Keyboard 32 Using the Touch Pad 34 Using Special-function Buttons 35 Using the Quick Web Access Function 36 ...Drive 39 Using "Memory Stick 46 Using Other Modules / Memory Cards 52 Using the Internet 58 Using the Network (LAN 60 Using the Wireless LAN 61 Using Peripheral Devices 64 Connecting External Speakers or Headphones ..........65 Connecting an External Display 66 Selecting Display Modes 72 Using the Multiple ...
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... assistance for your VAIO computer with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Information about your VAIO computer, and creating recovery discs and more. Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer. VAIO User Guide (This... categories to the original factory settings - Get started with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer. 1. Use my VAIO Access interactive help with my VAIO Get help in storage device to find useful documentation such as below...
... assistance for your VAIO computer with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Information about your VAIO computer, and creating recovery discs and more. Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer. VAIO User Guide (This... categories to the original factory settings - Get started with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer. 1. Use my VAIO Access interactive help with my VAIO Get help in storage device to find useful documentation such as below...
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...; SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - Before Use > Finding More about setting up Bluetooth®, wireless LAN, GPS, and wireless WAN functions. You may not be able to find out about configuration of your computer. Information about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer. See the specifications to access the...
...; SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - Before Use > Finding More about setting up Bluetooth®, wireless LAN, GPS, and wireless WAN functions. You may not be able to find out about configuration of your computer. Information about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer. See the specifications to access the...
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Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Front n 13 N A Built-in microphone (monaural) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 18) C Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 38) D WIRELESS switch (page 61) E WIRELESS indicator (page 18) F Media Access indicator (page 18) G "Memory Stick" slot* (page 46) H SD memory card slot (page 54) I Power indicator (page 18) J Charge indicator (page 18) K Disc drive indicator (page 18) * Your computer supports both standard-size "Memory Stick" and Duo-size "Memory Stick".
Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Front n 13 N A Built-in microphone (monaural) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 18) C Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 38) D WIRELESS switch (page 61) E WIRELESS indicator (page 18) F Media Access indicator (page 18) G "Memory Stick" slot* (page 46) H SD memory card slot (page 54) I Power indicator (page 18) J Charge indicator (page 18) K Disc drive indicator (page 18) * Your computer supports both standard-size "Memory Stick" and Duo-size "Memory Stick".
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... to deactivate the numeric keypad. Illuminates while the battery pack is turned off . See Charging the Battery Pack (page 24) for more wireless options are using and does not work with the following indicator lights: Indicator Power 1 Charge Built-in MOTION EYE camera Media Access Disc ...drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock WIRELESS Functions Illuminates in progress. (Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn it a second time to a memory card, such as ...
... to deactivate the numeric keypad. Illuminates while the battery pack is turned off . See Charging the Battery Pack (page 24) for more wireless options are using and does not work with the following indicator lights: Indicator Power 1 Charge Built-in MOTION EYE camera Media Access Disc ...drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock WIRELESS Functions Illuminates in progress. (Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn it a second time to a memory card, such as ...
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... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 32) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 34) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 35) ❑ Using the Quick ... 46) ❑ Using Other Modules / Memory Cards (page 52) ❑ Using the Internet (page 58) ❑ Using the Network (LAN) (page 60) ❑ Using the Wireless LAN (page 61) n 31 N
... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 32) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 34) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 35) ❑ Using the Quick ... 46) ❑ Using Other Modules / Memory Cards (page 52) ❑ Using the Internet (page 58) ❑ Using the Network (LAN) (page 60) ❑ Using the Wireless LAN (page 61) n 31 N
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...connect your computer to the Internet using the Internet, you need to sign up with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) and set up the wireless LAN network. The following types of Internet connection services may need to connect an external modem device, for example a USB telephone modem, a... computer against online threats. If your computer is not equipped with your computer to the Internet. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Internet n 58 N Using the Internet Before using the wireless LAN function, you need to set up devices required for connecting your modem. See Using the...
...connect your computer to the Internet using the Internet, you need to sign up with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) and set up the wireless LAN network. The following types of Internet connection services may need to connect an external modem device, for example a USB telephone modem, a... computer against online threats. If your computer is not equipped with your computer to the Internet. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Internet n 58 N Using the Internet Before using the wireless LAN function, you need to set up devices required for connecting your modem. See Using the...
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... function. See the SmartWi Connection Utility Help for more information. To access this on the WIRELESS switch before starting the wireless LAN function. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Wireless LAN n 61 N Using the Wireless LAN Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN), all normal LAN connectivity, but with the added benefits of computers (ad-hoc). You can...
... function. See the SmartWi Connection Utility Help for more information. To access this on the WIRELESS switch before starting the wireless LAN function. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Wireless LAN n 61 N Using the Wireless LAN Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN), all normal LAN connectivity, but with the added benefits of computers (ad-hoc). You can...
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...channels). The IEEE 802.11g standard provides higher-speed communications than the IEEE 802.11b standard. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Wireless LAN n 62 N ✍ In some countries, using WLAN products may cause lower communication speed, narrower communication range, or...employed on the ratified IEEE 802.11i standard, WPA2 provides government grade security by the local regulations (e.g. In addition, based on wireless LAN compatible devices, such interference may be forward compatible with devices using 802.1X and Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP). Therefore, ...
...channels). The IEEE 802.11g standard provides higher-speed communications than the IEEE 802.11b standard. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Wireless LAN n 62 N ✍ In some countries, using WLAN products may cause lower communication speed, narrower communication range, or...employed on the ratified IEEE 802.11i standard, WPA2 provides government grade security by the local regulations (e.g. In addition, based on wireless LAN compatible devices, such interference may be forward compatible with devices using 802.1X and Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP). Therefore, ...
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... existence of walls and materials of obstacles between such devices, the device configuration, the radio conditions, and the software in use . Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Wireless LAN n 63 N The communication speed varies depending on the actual distance between communication devices, existence of such walls, and the software in use...the communication speed due to ensure communications with IEEE 802.11b products. Actual communication speed may not be as fast as expected, changing the wireless channel on the same wireless network may be cut off depending on your computer.
... existence of walls and materials of obstacles between such devices, the device configuration, the radio conditions, and the software in use . Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Wireless LAN n 63 N The communication speed varies depending on the actual distance between communication devices, existence of such walls, and the software in use...the communication speed due to ensure communications with IEEE 802.11b products. Actual communication speed may not be as fast as expected, changing the wireless channel on the same wireless network may be cut off depending on your computer.
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... Connection capability is affected by distance and obstructions. Selecting any access point you may be using. ❑ Make sure the WIRELESS switch is on and the WIRELESS indicator light is lit on the taskbar and select Power Options. 2 Click Change plan settings. 3 Click Change advanced power... settings. 4 Select the Advanced settings tab. 5 Double-click Wireless Adapter Settings and Power Saving Mode. 6 Select Maximum Performance from obstructions or closer to any other option may need to move your computer...
... Connection capability is affected by distance and obstructions. Selecting any access point you may be using. ❑ Make sure the WIRELESS switch is on and the WIRELESS indicator light is lit on the taskbar and select Power Options. 2 Click Change plan settings. 3 Click Change advanced power... settings. 4 Select the Advanced settings tab. 5 Double-click Wireless Adapter Settings and Power Saving Mode. 6 Select Maximum Performance from obstructions or closer to any other option may need to move your computer...
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... affected by distance and obstructions between devices and access points. Follow the steps in What should I do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point? (page 128) to change the settings. Other factors include device configurations, radio conditions, and software compatibility. See the manual ... point are connected to one another. ❑ Move your computer away from obstacles or closer to any access point you may be using a wireless LAN access point, the device may be using. ❑ If you may result in the Power Options window. Follow the steps in What ...
... affected by distance and obstructions between devices and access points. Follow the steps in What should I do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point? (page 128) to change the settings. Other factors include device configurations, radio conditions, and software compatibility. See the manual ... point are connected to one another. ❑ Move your computer away from obstacles or closer to any access point you may be using a wireless LAN access point, the device may be using. ❑ If you may result in the Power Options window. Follow the steps in What ...
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.... ❑ Make sure Maximum Performance is changed. You can either change the encryption key? Selecting any other option may lose a peer-to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication uses divided frequency bands known as channels. See the manual that came with your access point.
.... ❑ Make sure Maximum Performance is changed. You can either change the encryption key? Selecting any other option may lose a peer-to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication uses divided frequency bands known as channels. See the manual that came with your access point.