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... 46 Using the Wireless LAN 47 Using the Bluetooth Function 50 Using Peripheral Devices 55 Connecting External Speakers or Headphones ..........56 Connecting a USB Device 57 Connecting an i.LINK Device 59 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 61 Setting the Password 62 Using the VAIO Control Center 67 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 68 Adding and Removing Memory 69 Precautions...
... 46 Using the Wireless LAN 47 Using the Bluetooth Function 50 Using Peripheral Devices 55 Connecting External Speakers or Headphones ..........56 Connecting a USB Device 57 Connecting an i.LINK Device 59 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 61 Setting the Password 62 Using the VAIO Control Center 67 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 68 Adding and Removing Memory 69 Precautions...
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Troubleshooting 86 Computer 88 System Security 93 Built-in Camera 94 Networking 96 Bluetooth Technology 99 Optical Discs 102 Display 106 Printing 108 Microphone 109 Mouse 110 Speakers 111 Keyboard 112 Floppy Disks 113 Audio/Video 114 "Memory Stick 117 Peripherals 118 Trademarks 119 Notice 121 n3 N
Troubleshooting 86 Computer 88 System Security 93 Built-in Camera 94 Networking 96 Bluetooth Technology 99 Optical Discs 102 Display 106 Printing 108 Microphone 109 Mouse 110 Speakers 111 Keyboard 112 Floppy Disks 113 Audio/Video 114 "Memory Stick 117 Peripherals 118 Trademarks 119 Notice 121 n3 N
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You may not be available on your computer. Information about setting up Bluetooth®, wireless LAN, GPS, and wireless WAN functions. To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 ...help files from the help files - Features and options may be included with the preinstalled software programs on your computer. May be able to find out about configuration of your computer. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help ...
You may not be available on your computer. Information about setting up Bluetooth®, wireless LAN, GPS, and wireless WAN functions. To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 ...help files from the help files - Features and options may be included with the preinstalled software programs on your computer. May be able to find out about configuration of your computer. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help ...
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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 25) ❑ Using the Built-in Camera (page 27) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 28) ❑ Using "Memory Stick" (page 35) ❑ Using Other Modules / Memory Cards (page 41) ❑ Using the Internet (page 45) ❑ Using the Network (LAN) (page 46) ❑ Using the Wireless LAN (page 47) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Function (page 50) n 24 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 25) ❑ Using the Built-in Camera (page 27) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 28) ❑ Using "Memory Stick" (page 35) ❑ Using Other Modules / Memory Cards (page 41) ❑ Using the Internet (page 45) ❑ Using the Network (LAN) (page 46) ❑ Using the Wireless LAN (page 47) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Function (page 50) n 24 N
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... can establish wireless communications between these devices without cables at a range of your computer. Be sure to find out about the configuration of up to set up the Bluetooth function. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Bluetooth Function n 50 N Using the Bluetooth Function The Bluetooth function may not be available on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs...
... can establish wireless communications between these devices without cables at a range of your computer. Be sure to find out about the configuration of up to set up the Bluetooth function. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Bluetooth Function n 50 N Using the Bluetooth Function The Bluetooth function may not be available on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs...
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...mouse, no need to communicate. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Bluetooth Function n 51 N Bluetooth Security The Bluetooth wireless technology has an authentication function, which allows you to determine with whom you can be registered. The first time two Bluetooth devices communicate, a common passkey (a password ... be determined for both ends. Once a device is registered, there is no passkey can prevent any anonymous Bluetooth devices from accessing your computer. With the authentication function, you choose to re-enter the passkey. ✍ The passkey can be different...
...mouse, no need to communicate. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Bluetooth Function n 51 N Bluetooth Security The Bluetooth wireless technology has an authentication function, which allows you to determine with whom you can be registered. The first time two Bluetooth devices communicate, a common passkey (a password ... be determined for both ends. Once a device is registered, there is no passkey can prevent any anonymous Bluetooth devices from accessing your computer. With the authentication function, you choose to re-enter the passkey. ✍ The passkey can be different...
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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 turn on the WIRELESS switch before starting the Bluetooth function. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Bluetooth Function n 52 N Communicating with another computer, a mobile phone, a PDA, a headset, a mouse, or a digital camera without...
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 turn on the WIRELESS switch before starting the Bluetooth function. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Bluetooth Function n 52 N Communicating with another computer, a mobile phone, a PDA, a headset, a mouse, or a digital camera without...
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...10065; 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 ❑ Large files may occasionally be corrupted during continuous transfer due to... the same wave length. Even if standards are maintained. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Bluetooth Function n 53 N Notes on Using the Bluetooth Function ❑ The data transfer rate varies, depending on your computer with audio output from other devices that the applicable standard requirements are ...
...10065; 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 ❑ Large files may occasionally be corrupted during continuous transfer due to... the same wave length. Even if standards are maintained. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Bluetooth Function n 53 N Notes on Using the Bluetooth Function ❑ The data transfer rate varies, depending on your computer with audio output from other devices that the applicable standard requirements are ...
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This is not a malfunction. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Bluetooth Function n 54 N ❑ The Bluetooth function may not work with Bluetooth technology and is normal with other devices, depending on the manufacturer or the software version employed by the manufacturer. ❑ Connecting multiple Bluetooth devices to your computer may cause channel congestion, resulting in poor performance of the devices.
This is not a malfunction. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Bluetooth Function n 54 N ❑ The Bluetooth function may not work with Bluetooth technology and is normal with other devices, depending on the manufacturer or the software version employed by the manufacturer. ❑ Connecting multiple Bluetooth devices to your computer may cause channel congestion, resulting in poor performance of the devices.
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...-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA ❑ For customers in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ Features and options in Camera (page 94) ❑ Networking (page 96) ❑ Bluetooth Technology (page 99) ❑ Optical Discs ...(page 102) ❑ Display (page 106) ❑ Printing (page 108) Many problems have simple solutions. Troubleshooting > n 86 N Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you might encounter when using your computer. ❑ Computer ...
...-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA ❑ For customers in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ Features and options in Camera (page 94) ❑ Networking (page 96) ❑ Bluetooth Technology (page 99) ❑ Optical Discs ...(page 102) ❑ Display (page 106) ❑ Printing (page 108) Many problems have simple solutions. Troubleshooting > n 86 N Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you might encounter when using your computer. ❑ Computer ...
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... want to communicate with is on your computer. ❑ Your computer and the device may not be too far apart. Troubleshooting > Bluetooth Technology n 99 N 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. ❑ Make sure the...
... want to communicate with is on your computer. ❑ Your computer and the device may not be too far apart. Troubleshooting > Bluetooth Technology n 99 N 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. ❑ Make sure the...
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... transfer distance can be reduced. Connection is also used by Bluetooth and wireless LAN devices is only possible for Bluetooth information. Interference from obstacles or move the device to which it is connected. Move your computer away from other devices may be shorter than 33 feet (...10 meters) depending on existing obstacles between your computer. ❑ The 2.4 GHz radio frequency used by the connected Bluetooth device? You need to place your computer and Bluetooth devices closer to each other. For more details, search Windows Help and Support...
... transfer distance can be reduced. Connection is also used by Bluetooth and wireless LAN devices is only possible for Bluetooth information. Interference from obstacles or move the device to which it is connected. Move your computer away from other devices may be shorter than 33 feet (...10 meters) depending on existing obstacles between your computer. ❑ The 2.4 GHz radio frequency used by the connected Bluetooth device? You need to place your computer and Bluetooth devices closer to each other. For more details, search Windows Help and Support...
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... may not be available to a user with a mobile phone? If your computer. Why can't I use the Bluetooth function when I log onto my computer as a user with a standard user account? Why can't I exchange business card data with a standard user account on your headphones or audio/video ...next to log off before switching users. What should I do not hear sound from my headphones or audio/video controller? Log onto the computer as a user with administrative rights. Troubleshooting > Bluetooth Technology n 101 N Why can't I use the Bluetooth devices when I do if I switch users?
... may not be available to a user with a mobile phone? If your computer. Why can't I use the Bluetooth function when I log onto my computer as a user with a standard user account? Why can't I exchange business card data with a standard user account on your headphones or audio/video ...next to log off before switching users. What should I do not hear sound from my headphones or audio/video controller? Log onto the computer as a user with administrative rights. Troubleshooting > Bluetooth Technology n 101 N Why can't I use the Bluetooth devices when I do if I switch users?
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...VAIO DIGITAL STUDIO, LOCATIONFREE, HDNA, and the HDNA logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. Intel, Centrino, Core, Celeron, Xeon, and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Blu-ray Disc Association. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are trademarks of Sony... Stick" logo, Micro Vault, Micro Vault EX, MOTION EYE, Sony Style, DVgate, DVgate Plus, i.LINK, VAIO Care, 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.other...
...VAIO DIGITAL STUDIO, LOCATIONFREE, HDNA, and the HDNA logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. Intel, Centrino, Core, Celeron, Xeon, and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Blu-ray Disc Association. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are trademarks of Sony... Stick" logo, Micro Vault, Micro Vault EX, MOTION EYE, Sony Style, DVgate, DVgate Plus, i.LINK, VAIO Care, 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.other...