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n2 N Contents Before Use ...5 Documentation ...6 Ergonomic Considerations ...10 Getting Started ...12 Locating Controls and Ports...13 About the Indicator Lights ...17 Setting Up Your Computer ...18 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...21 Using Your VAIO Computer ...22 Using the Keyboard ...23 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...26 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...29 Using the Memory Stick ...38 Using the SD Memory Card ...44 Using the Internet...47 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...48 Using the Bluetooth Function ...51
n2 N Contents Before Use ...5 Documentation ...6 Ergonomic Considerations ...10 Getting Started ...12 Locating Controls and Ports...13 About the Indicator Lights ...17 Setting Up Your Computer ...18 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...21 Using Your VAIO Computer ...22 Using the Keyboard ...23 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...26 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...29 Using the Memory Stick ...38 Using the SD Memory Card ...44 Using the Internet...47 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...48 Using the Bluetooth Function ...51
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n4 N Troubleshooting ...93 Computer ...95 System Security ...100 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...101 Networking ...104 Bluetooth Technology ...107 Optical Discs ...111 Display ...116 Printing ...117 Microphone ...118 Mouse ...119 Speakers ...120 Keyboard...122 Floppy Disks ...123 Audio/Video...124 Memory Stick ...127 Peripherals ...128 Support Options ...129 Sony Support Information ...130 Program Support Information...133 Trademarks ...144
n4 N Troubleshooting ...93 Computer ...95 System Security ...100 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...101 Networking ...104 Bluetooth Technology ...107 Optical Discs ...111 Display ...116 Printing ...117 Microphone ...118 Mouse ...119 Speakers ...120 Keyboard...122 Floppy Disks ...123 Audio/Video...124 Memory Stick ...127 Peripherals ...128 Support Options ...129 Sony Support Information ...130 Program Support Information...133 Trademarks ...144
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To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. * The Bluetooth and wireless WAN functions are available on selected models only. See the online specifications to find out whether your model supports the functions. Provides information about setting up Bluetooth*, wireless LAN, and wireless WAN* functions. n8 N Before Use ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help -
To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. * The Bluetooth and wireless WAN functions are available on selected models only. See the online specifications to find out whether your model supports the functions. Provides information about setting up Bluetooth*, wireless LAN, and wireless WAN* functions. n8 N Before Use ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help -
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Using Your VAIO Computer This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 23) ❑ Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 26) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 29) ❑ Using the Memory Stick (page 38) ❑ Using the SD Memory Card (page 44) ❑ Using the Internet (page 47) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 48) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Function (page 51) n 22 N Using Your VAIO Computer
Using Your VAIO Computer This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 23) ❑ Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 26) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 29) ❑ Using the Memory Stick (page 38) ❑ Using the SD Memory Card (page 44) ❑ Using the Internet (page 47) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 48) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Function (page 51) n 22 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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.... You can establish wireless communication between these devices without cables at a range of up the Bluetooth function with the SmartWi Connection Utility. To access this on selected models only. n 51 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Function The Bluetooth function is available on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility...
.... You can establish wireless communication between these devices without cables at a range of up the Bluetooth function with the SmartWi Connection Utility. To access this on selected models only. n 51 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Function The Bluetooth function is available on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility...
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.... ❑ Video and audio may not be synchronized if you play videos on your computer with Bluetooth technology and is not a malfunction. n 52 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on using the Bluetooth function ❑ The data transfer rate varies, depending on the following conditions: ❑ Obstacles, ... ❑ Device configuration ❑ Type of software application ❑ Type of operating system ❑ Use of both wireless LAN and Bluetooth functions at the same time on your computer ❑ Size of file being exchanged ❑ Note that large files may occasionally be ...
.... ❑ Video and audio may not be synchronized if you play videos on your computer with Bluetooth technology and is not a malfunction. n 52 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on using the Bluetooth function ❑ The data transfer rate varies, depending on the following conditions: ❑ Obstacles, ... ❑ Device configuration ❑ Type of software application ❑ Type of operating system ❑ Use of both wireless LAN and Bluetooth functions at the same time on your computer ❑ Size of file being exchanged ❑ Note that large files may occasionally be ...
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... the manufacturer or the software version employed by various devices. n 53 N Using Your VAIO Computer ❑ The 2.4 GHz band, with which Bluetooth devices or wireless LAN devices work with Bluetooth technology and is used by the manufacturer. ❑ Connecting multiple Bluetooth devices to your computer may cause bandwidth congestion, resulting in poor performance of...
... the manufacturer or the software version employed by various devices. n 53 N Using Your VAIO Computer ❑ The 2.4 GHz band, with which Bluetooth devices or wireless LAN devices work with Bluetooth technology and is used by the manufacturer. ❑ Connecting multiple Bluetooth devices to your computer may cause bandwidth congestion, resulting in poor performance of...
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...the passkey. ✍ The passkey can be different each time, but must be registered. n 54 N Using Your VAIO Computer Bluetooth Security The Bluetooth wireless technology has an authentication function, which allows you to determine with whom you can prevent any anonymous... Bluetooth devices from accessing your computer. The first time two Bluetooth devices communicate, a common passkey (a password required for authentication) should be ...
...the passkey. ✍ The passkey can be different each time, but must be registered. n 54 N Using Your VAIO Computer Bluetooth Security The Bluetooth wireless technology has an authentication function, which allows you to determine with whom you can prevent any anonymous... Bluetooth devices from accessing your computer. The first time two Bluetooth devices communicate, a common passkey (a password required for authentication) should be ...
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For setting up the Bluetooth function. To open Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. To communicate with another Bluetooth device To communicate with Another Bluetooth Device You can connect your computer to a Bluetooth device such as another Bluetooth device, you first need to set up and using the Bluetooth function, search for Bluetooth information using Windows Help and Support. n 55 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with another computer, a mobile phone, a PDA, a headset, a mouse, or a digital camera without the use of any cables.
For setting up the Bluetooth function. To open Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. To communicate with another Bluetooth device To communicate with Another Bluetooth Device You can connect your computer to a Bluetooth device such as another Bluetooth device, you first need to set up and using the Bluetooth function, search for Bluetooth information using Windows Help and Support. n 55 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating 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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...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 95) ❑ System Security (page 100) ❑ Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 101) ❑ Networking (page 104) ❑ Bluetooth Technology (page 107) ❑ Optical Discs...
...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 95) ❑ System Security (page 100) ❑ Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 101) ❑ Networking (page 104) ❑ Bluetooth Technology (page 107) ❑ Optical Discs...
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... with 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 find this computer check box. See the other device's manual for more information. ... may not be too far apart. n 107 N Troubleshooting Bluetooth Technology What should I do if I cannot find the Bluetooth device I do if other Bluetooth devices cannot find my computer? ❑ Make sure both devices have the Bluetooth function enabled. ❑ If the WIRELESS indicator light is unlit...
... with 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 find this computer check box. See the other device's manual for more information. ... may not be too far apart. n 107 N Troubleshooting Bluetooth Technology What should I do if I cannot find the Bluetooth device I do if other Bluetooth devices cannot find my computer? ❑ Make sure both devices have the Bluetooth function enabled. ❑ If the WIRELESS indicator light is unlit...
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...) depending on existing obstacles between the two devices, on radio wave quality, and on . Move your computer. ❑ Check that the Bluetooth function of the device you want to communicate with is already communicating with is on the operating system or the software in use. n 108... N Troubleshooting What should I do if other Bluetooth devices cannot connect to my computer? ❑ Make sure the other devices are authenticated. ❑ To allow other Bluetooth devices to communicate with your computer, follow these steps: 1 Click Start, Control Panel,...
...) depending on existing obstacles between the two devices, on radio wave quality, and on . Move your computer. ❑ Check that the Bluetooth function of the device you want to communicate with is already communicating with is on the operating system or the software in use. n 108... N Troubleshooting What should I do if other Bluetooth devices cannot connect to my computer? ❑ Make sure the other devices are authenticated. ❑ To allow other Bluetooth devices to communicate with your computer, follow these steps: 1 Click Start, Control Panel,...
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...devices may also stop communications altogether. ❑ Connection capability is connected. ❑ Note that minimizes interference from your Bluetooth audio device, connect the Bluetooth audio device to your computer. ❑ The 2.4 GHz radio frequency used by other devices using Windows Help and ... be reduced. n 109 N Troubleshooting Why is only possible for services also supported by the computer with the Bluetooth function. Connection is my Bluetooth connection slow? ❑ The data transfer speed depends on the obstructions and/or the distance between your audio ...
...devices may also stop communications altogether. ❑ Connection capability is connected. ❑ Note that minimizes interference from your Bluetooth audio device, connect the Bluetooth audio device to your computer. ❑ The 2.4 GHz radio frequency used by other devices using Windows Help and ... be reduced. n 109 N Troubleshooting Why is only possible for services also supported by the computer with the Bluetooth function. Connection is my Bluetooth connection slow? ❑ The data transfer speed depends on the obstructions and/or the distance between your audio ...
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... (PANU) mode, you switch users without logging off your system, the Bluetooth devices will not work. To log off before switching users. n 110 N Troubleshooting Why can't I use the Bluetooth devices when I connect to a Bluetooth device through a PAN. The business card exchange function is not supported. ...Why can 't I switch users? Be sure to the Lock button, and Log Off. Why can 't I use the Bluetooth function when I exchange business card data with administrative rights. Log onto the computer as a user with a standard user account on your system,...
... (PANU) mode, you switch users without logging off your system, the Bluetooth devices will not work. To log off before switching users. n 110 N Troubleshooting Why can't I use the Bluetooth devices when I connect to a Bluetooth device through a PAN. The business card exchange function is not supported. ...Why can 't I switch users? Be sure to the Lock button, and Log Off. Why can 't I use the Bluetooth function when I exchange business card data with administrative rights. Log onto the computer as a user with a standard user account on your system,...
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SmartWi Connection Utility allows you to easily switch between the various wireless components (wireless LAN, wireless WAN, and Bluetooth® technology connectivity) that came with your computer. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 133). n 139 N Support Options QuickBooks® Simple ...; Easy Media Creator® 10 Suite Sonic Solutions ❑ For customers in USA and Canada Web site http://support.sonic.com/ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Sony Electronics Inc.
SmartWi Connection Utility allows you to easily switch between the various wireless components (wireless LAN, wireless WAN, and Bluetooth® technology connectivity) that came with your computer. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 133). n 139 N Support Options QuickBooks® Simple ...; Easy Media Creator® 10 Suite Sonic Solutions ❑ For customers in USA and Canada Web site http://support.sonic.com/ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Sony Electronics Inc.
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... Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and any use of Sony Corporation. n 144 N Trademarks Trademarks © 2008 Sony Electronics Inc. PS/2 is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in part without notice. Sony, the Sony logo, VAIO, the VAIO ...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 ...
... Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and any use of Sony Corporation. n 144 N Trademarks Trademarks © 2008 Sony Electronics Inc. PS/2 is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in part without notice. Sony, the Sony logo, VAIO, the VAIO ...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 ...