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n2 N Contents Before Use ...5 Documentation ...6 Ergonomic Considerations ...9 Getting Started ...11 Locating Controls and Ports...12 About the Indicator Lights ...16 Setting Up Your Computer ...17 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...20 Using Your VAIO Computer ...21 Using the Keyboard ...22 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...25 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...28 Using the Memory Stick ...38 Using the SD Memory Card ...44 Using the Internet...47 Using the Network (LAN) ...48 Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...49 Using the Bluetooth Function ...52
n2 N Contents Before Use ...5 Documentation ...6 Ergonomic Considerations ...9 Getting Started ...11 Locating Controls and Ports...12 About the Indicator Lights ...16 Setting Up Your Computer ...17 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...20 Using Your VAIO Computer ...21 Using the Keyboard ...22 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...25 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...28 Using the Memory Stick ...38 Using the SD Memory Card ...44 Using the Internet...47 Using the Network (LAN) ...48 Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...49 Using the Bluetooth Function ...52
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n4 N Troubleshooting ...94 Computer ...96 System Security ...101 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...102 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 ...128 Peripherals ...129 Support Options ...130 Sony Support Information ...130 Trademarks ...134
n4 N Troubleshooting ...94 Computer ...96 System Security ...101 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...102 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 ...128 Peripherals ...129 Support Options ...130 Sony Support Information ...130 Trademarks ...134
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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 22) ❑ Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 25) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 28) ❑ Using the Memory Stick (page 38) ❑ Using the SD Memory Card (page 44) ❑ Using the Internet (page 47) ❑ Using the Network (LAN) (page 48) ❑ Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 49) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Function (page 52) n 21 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 22) ❑ Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 25) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 28) ❑ Using the Memory Stick (page 38) ❑ Using the SD Memory Card (page 44) ❑ Using the Internet (page 47) ❑ Using the Network (LAN) (page 48) ❑ Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 49) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Function (page 52) n 21 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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... cables at a range of up to find out whether your computer and other Bluetooth devices such as another computer or a mobile phone. To open area. n 52 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Function The Bluetooth® function is available on the WIRELESS switch before starting the Bluetooth function. See the online specifications to 33 feet (10 meters...
... cables at a range of up to find out whether your computer and other Bluetooth devices such as another computer or a mobile phone. To open area. n 52 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Function The Bluetooth® function is available on the WIRELESS switch before starting the Bluetooth function. See the online specifications to 33 feet (10 meters...
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This is a frequent occurrence with audio output from a connected Bluetooth device. n 53 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on using the Bluetooth function ❑ The data transfer rate varies, depending on the following conditions: ❑ Obstacles, such as walls, located between ...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 the Bluetooth standard and electromagnetic interference in all situations. ❑ Video and audio may occasionally be corrupted during ...
This is a frequent occurrence with audio output from a connected Bluetooth device. n 53 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on using the Bluetooth function ❑ The data transfer rate varies, depending on the following conditions: ❑ Obstacles, such as walls, located between ...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 the Bluetooth standard and electromagnetic interference in all situations. ❑ Video and audio may occasionally be corrupted during ...
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... distances than the standard values. ❑ The Bluetooth function may not work , is not a malfunction. n 54 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 channel congestion, resulting in poor...
... distances than the standard values. ❑ The Bluetooth function may not work , is not a malfunction. n 54 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 channel congestion, resulting in poor...
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...such as a mouse, no need to re-enter the passkey. ✍ The passkey 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 determined for both ends. Once a...is no passkey can be registered. With the authentication function, you choose to be entered. n 55 N Using Your VAIO Computer Bluetooth Security The Bluetooth wireless technology has an authentication function, which allows you to determine with whom you can be different each time, but ...
...such as a mouse, no need to re-enter the passkey. ✍ The passkey 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 determined for both ends. Once a...is no passkey can be registered. With the authentication function, you choose to be entered. n 55 N Using Your VAIO Computer Bluetooth Security The Bluetooth wireless technology has an authentication function, which allows you to determine with whom you can be different each time, but ...
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... Your VAIO Computer Communicating with another Bluetooth device, you first need to set up and using the Bluetooth function, search for Bluetooth information using Windows Help and Support. Be sure to a Bluetooth device such as another Bluetooth device To communicate with Another Bluetooth Device You can connect your computer to turn on the WIRELESS switch before starting the Bluetooth function...
... Your VAIO Computer Communicating with another Bluetooth device, you first need to set up and using the Bluetooth function, search for Bluetooth information using Windows Help and Support. Be sure to a Bluetooth device such as another Bluetooth device To communicate with Another Bluetooth Device You can connect your computer to turn on the WIRELESS switch before starting the Bluetooth function...
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...: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://www.sony.ca/support/ for customers in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/LA/ for customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ for customers in Brazil ❑ Computer (page 96)... ❑ System Security (page 101) ❑ Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 102) ❑ Networking (page 104) ❑ Bluetooth Technology (page 107) ❑ Optical Discs (...
...: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://www.sony.ca/support/ for customers in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/LA/ for customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ for customers in Brazil ❑ Computer (page 96)... ❑ System Security (page 101) ❑ Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 102) ❑ Networking (page 104) ❑ Bluetooth Technology (page 107) ❑ Optical Discs (...
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... want to communicate with is available on the WIRELESS switch. ❑ Your computer and the device may not be too far apart. Why can't my computer find out whether the Bluetooth function is already communicating with another Bluetooth device, it may not be found or it may not be able to ...more information. ❑ If the device you may be able to communicate with your model. See the online specifications to find other Bluetooth devices cannot find this computer check box. If the connected device is also connected to other devices, it may not appear in the...
... want to communicate with is available on the WIRELESS switch. ❑ Your computer and the device may not be too far apart. Why can't my computer find out whether the Bluetooth function is already communicating with another Bluetooth device, it may not be found or it may not be able to ...more information. ❑ If the device you may be able to communicate with your model. See the online specifications to find other Bluetooth devices cannot find this computer check box. If the connected device is also connected to other devices, it may not appear in the...
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...be found or it may not be able to communicate with your computer. ❑ Check that the Bluetooth function of the device you want to communicate with your computer and Bluetooth devices closer to find this computer check box. ❑ The data transfer distance can be shorter than...the two devices, on radio wave quality, and on . Move 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 each other device's manual for more information. See the ...
...be found or it may not be able to communicate with your computer. ❑ Check that the Bluetooth function of the device you want to communicate with your computer and Bluetooth devices closer to find this computer check box. ❑ The data transfer distance can be shorter than...the two devices, on radio wave quality, and on . Move 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 each other device's manual for more information. See the ...
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... Interference from other devices. Why can 't I use the Bluetooth function when I use . Log onto the computer as a user with the Bluetooth function. To open Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. Bluetooth devices incorporate technology that large files may occasionally be available to...be reduced. n 109 N Troubleshooting Why is my Bluetooth connection slow? ❑ The data transfer speed depends on the obstructions and/or the distance between your computer. ❑ The 2.4 GHz radio frequency used by Bluetooth and wireless LAN devices is also used by other...
... Interference from other devices. Why can 't I use the Bluetooth function when I use . Log onto the computer as a user with the Bluetooth function. To open Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. Bluetooth devices incorporate technology that large files may occasionally be available to...be reduced. n 109 N Troubleshooting Why is my Bluetooth connection slow? ❑ The data transfer speed depends on the obstructions and/or the distance between your computer. ❑ The 2.4 GHz radio frequency used by Bluetooth and wireless LAN devices is also used by other...
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To log off your system, click Start, the arrow next to log off before switching users. The business card exchange function is not supported. If you switch users without logging off your system, the Bluetooth devices will not work. Why can 't I use the Bluetooth devices when I exchange business card data with a mobile phone? n 110 N Troubleshooting Why can 't I switch users? Be sure to the Lock button, and Log Off.
To log off your system, click Start, the arrow next to log off before switching users. The business card exchange function is not supported. If you switch users without logging off your system, the Bluetooth devices will not work. Why can 't I use the Bluetooth devices when I exchange business card data with a mobile phone? n 110 N Troubleshooting Why can 't I switch users? Be sure to the Lock button, and Log Off.
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...are registered trademarks owned by Sony Corporation is prohibited. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Other trademarks and trade names are trademarks or registered trademarks of such marks by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Microsoft, ...Stick 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 BD, G-Sensor, like.no...
...are registered trademarks owned by Sony Corporation is prohibited. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Other trademarks and trade names are trademarks or registered trademarks of such marks by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Microsoft, ...Stick 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 BD, G-Sensor, like.no...