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n2 N Contents Before Use ...5 Documentation ...5 Ergonomic Considerations ...8 Getting Started ...10 Locating Controls and Ports...11 About the Indicator Lights ...16 Connecting a Power Source ...17 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...20 Using Your VAIO Computer ...21 Using the Keyboard ...22 Using the Mouse ...29 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...34 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...36 Using the TV Function ...46 Using PC Cards ...65 Using the ExpressCard Module ...68 Using the Memory Stick Media ...72 Using Other Memory Cards ...78 Using the Internet...81 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...82
n2 N Contents Before Use ...5 Documentation ...5 Ergonomic Considerations ...8 Getting Started ...10 Locating Controls and Ports...11 About the Indicator Lights ...16 Connecting a Power Source ...17 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...20 Using Your VAIO Computer ...21 Using the Keyboard ...22 Using the Mouse ...29 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...34 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...36 Using the TV Function ...46 Using PC Cards ...65 Using the ExpressCard Module ...68 Using the Memory Stick Media ...72 Using Other Memory Cards ...78 Using the Internet...81 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...82
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... VAIO computer. To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Manuals & Specifications Here you will find interesting and useful. 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...
... VAIO computer. To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Manuals & Specifications Here you will find interesting and useful. 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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...) B Built-in microphone (monaural) C Built-in its help file. G LCD screen (page 112) H Hard disk drive indicator (page 16) I WLAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 16) See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central (page 99) and find out more in MOTION EYE camera (page 34) D Power indicator (page 16) E Power button F MONITOR OFF...
...) B Built-in microphone (monaural) C Built-in its help file. G LCD screen (page 112) H Hard disk drive indicator (page 16) I WLAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 16) See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central (page 99) and find out more in MOTION EYE camera (page 34) D Power indicator (page 16) E Power button F MONITOR OFF...
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n 13 N Getting Started A Capture angle adjuster (page 35) B AUDIO INPUT (L / R) jacks*1 (page 55) C VIDEO INPUT (S VIDEO) jack*1 / (VIDEO) port*1 (page 55) D VHF/UHF port*1 (page 46) E Network (Ethernet) port (page 94) F DC IN port (page 17) G Cable bundler (page 19) H CONNECT button (page 22), (page 29) I WLAN (Wireless LAN) switch (page 82) J Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports*2 (page 89) K Modem port (page 81) *1 On selected models only. *2 Supports high-/full-/low- speeds.
n 13 N Getting Started A Capture angle adjuster (page 35) B AUDIO INPUT (L / R) jacks*1 (page 55) C VIDEO INPUT (S VIDEO) jack*1 / (VIDEO) port*1 (page 55) D VHF/UHF port*1 (page 46) E Network (Ethernet) port (page 94) F DC IN port (page 17) G Cable bundler (page 19) H CONNECT button (page 22), (page 29) I WLAN (Wireless LAN) switch (page 82) J Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports*2 (page 89) K Modem port (page 81) *1 On selected models only. *2 Supports high-/full-/low- speeds.
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... the brightness of the computer is on .) When the indicator is off when the computer is read from or written to a memory card. (Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off , the optical disc is not being used . Wireless LAN Illuminates when the wireless LAN function is read from... or written to the hard disk drive. Media Access Illuminates when data is read from or written to the optical disc. See Setting Up Your Computer with the following indicator lights. n 16 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with VAIO...
... the brightness of the computer is on .) When the indicator is off when the computer is read from or written to a memory card. (Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off , the optical disc is not being used . Wireless LAN Illuminates when the wireless LAN function is read from... or written to the hard disk drive. Media Access Illuminates when data is read from or written to the optical disc. See Setting Up Your Computer with the following indicator lights. n 16 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with VAIO...
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... section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 22) ❑ Using the Mouse (page 29) ❑ Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 34) ❑ Using the ... (page 68) ❑ Using the Memory Stick Media (page 72) ❑ Using Other Memory Cards (page 78) ❑ Using the Internet (page 81) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 82) n 21 N Using Your VAIO Computer
... section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 22) ❑ Using the Mouse (page 29) ❑ Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 34) ❑ Using the ... (page 68) ❑ Using the Memory Stick Media (page 72) ❑ Using Other Memory Cards (page 78) ❑ Using the Internet (page 81) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 82) n 21 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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n 22 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard A wireless keyboard is supplied with additional keys that perform specific functions. The wireless keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with your computer.
n 22 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard A wireless keyboard is supplied with additional keys that perform specific functions. The wireless keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with your computer.
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... intensity of the LCD screen. One press magnifies the contents by 50%. Using the Wireless Keyboard n 23 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Function keys Perform certain tasks. Fn + F5: Decreases lightness intensity of the LCD screen. When Internet Explorer is up and running, press this button to magnify/restore your computer's screen view. Fn + F10: Changes...
... intensity of the LCD screen. One press magnifies the contents by 50%. Using the Wireless Keyboard n 23 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Function keys Perform certain tasks. Fn + F5: Decreases lightness intensity of the LCD screen. When Internet Explorer is up and running, press this button to magnify/restore your computer's screen view. Fn + F10: Changes...
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... numbers or to batteries wear out. H Windows key Displays the Start menu. G Indicators (Battery): turns on while connection between the computer and the wireless keyboard is ready for use (page 27). when the (Num lock): Turns on while in the Num Lock state. (Caps lock):... state. (Connect): Turns on while the AA batteries for the lower level of power consumption. n 24 N Using Your VAIO Computer E Standby button Provides for the wireless keyboard are sufficient and switches to perform basic math calculations. For details on power management, see Using the Power Saving Modes ...
... numbers or to batteries wear out. H Windows key Displays the Start menu. G Indicators (Battery): turns on while connection between the computer and the wireless keyboard is ready for use (page 27). when the (Num lock): Turns on while in the Num Lock state. (Caps lock):... state. (Connect): Turns on while the AA batteries for the lower level of power consumption. n 24 N Using Your VAIO Computer E Standby button Provides for the wireless keyboard are sufficient and switches to perform basic math calculations. For details on power management, see Using the Power Saving Modes ...
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n 25 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Keyboard feet Flip open to communicate with the main unit. C Battery compartment Storage compartment for the AA batteries. B CONNECT button (page 26) Press to enable the wireless keyboard to adjust the keyboard angle.
n 25 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Keyboard feet Flip open to communicate with the main unit. C Battery compartment Storage compartment for the AA batteries. B CONNECT button (page 26) Press to enable the wireless keyboard to adjust the keyboard angle.
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... alkaline batteries are properly installed. n 26 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before you must install the batteries and establish communication between the computer and the keyboard. ! To maintain good communication, operate the wireless keyboard within the distance limitations of keyboard: approximately 32.8 feet (10 m) from your computer for use the same type and manufacture of battery.
... alkaline batteries are properly installed. n 26 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before you must install the batteries and establish communication between the computer and the keyboard. ! To maintain good communication, operate the wireless keyboard within the distance limitations of keyboard: approximately 32.8 feet (10 m) from your computer for use the same type and manufacture of battery.
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... of approximately 11.8 inches (30 cm) to approximately 39.4 inches (1 m) from the computer. 1 Insert the supplied four AA batteries (1) into the battery compartment (2) on the bottom of the wireless keyboard. 2 Turn on the computer. 3 Slide the POWER switch (3) at the top of the keyboard to check that the... your computer and the keyboard is lost. This could indicate that the connect indicator turns on the bottom of the keyboard. Press the Fn key to the ON position. 4 Press the CONNECT button (4) on the back of each other. n 27 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect the wireless keyboard ...
... of approximately 11.8 inches (30 cm) to approximately 39.4 inches (1 m) from the computer. 1 Insert the supplied four AA batteries (1) into the battery compartment (2) on the bottom of the wireless keyboard. 2 Turn on the computer. 3 Slide the POWER switch (3) at the top of the keyboard to check that the... your computer and the keyboard is lost. This could indicate that the connect indicator turns on the bottom of the keyboard. Press the Fn key to the ON position. 4 Press the CONNECT button (4) on the back of each other. n 27 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect the wireless keyboard ...
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If the wireless keyboard is not being used for its battery power level. If you want to put the wireless keyboard in the LCD window on the wireless keyboard for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to be replaced. n 28 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ You can check the battery indicator ( or ) in a more 'ergonomic' position, flip open the keyboard feet. If the wireless keyboard does not operate properly, the batteries may need to avoid possible damage from battery leakage.
If the wireless keyboard is not being used for its battery power level. If you want to put the wireless keyboard in the LCD window on the wireless keyboard for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to be replaced. n 28 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ You can check the battery indicator ( or ) in a more 'ergonomic' position, flip open the keyboard feet. If the wireless keyboard does not operate properly, the batteries may need to avoid possible damage from battery leakage.
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... has no cables to turn the mouse on and off. C Right button Press the right button once to enable communication between the computer and the wireless mouse. This will help you save battery power. E CONNECT button Press to display a context-sensitive shortcut menu (not always an active... function). A Left button Click or double-click the left button down a page. n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Mouse A wireless mouse is available only with your computer. Press the wheel once to select items. To drag and drop items, hold the left button to lock the scroll...
... has no cables to turn the mouse on and off. C Right button Press the right button once to enable communication between the computer and the wireless mouse. This will help you save battery power. E CONNECT button Press to display a context-sensitive shortcut menu (not always an active... function). A Left button Click or double-click the left button down a page. n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Mouse A wireless mouse is available only with your computer. Press the wheel once to select items. To drag and drop items, hold the left button to lock the scroll...
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... different types of battery. Before attempting to stop working properly. tone printing. Avoid using any wireless devices that have minimal repetitive patterns. n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before you must install the batteries and establish communication between your computer and the mouse. ! Using incompatible batteries or mixing used ) and new batteries when replacing batteries...
... different types of battery. Before attempting to stop working properly. tone printing. Avoid using any wireless devices that have minimal repetitive patterns. n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before you must install the batteries and establish communication between your computer and the mouse. ! Using incompatible batteries or mixing used ) and new batteries when replacing batteries...
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n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect the wireless mouse ! To connect the wireless mouse, it must be located within a range of approximately 11.8 inches (30 cm) to approximately 39.4 inches (1 m) from the computer. 1 Insert the supplied two AA batteries into the wireless mouse as shown below. 2 Turn on the computer. 3 Press the CONNECT button (1) on the back of the computer.
n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect the wireless mouse ! To connect the wireless mouse, it must be located within a range of approximately 11.8 inches (30 cm) to approximately 39.4 inches (1 m) from the computer. 1 Insert the supplied two AA batteries into the wireless mouse as shown below. 2 Turn on the computer. 3 Press the CONNECT button (1) on the back of the computer.
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Steps 3 and 4 must be completed within 10 seconds of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage. Communication between the mouse and the computer should now be replaced. If the wireless mouse is not being used for an extended period of each other. ✍ If the wireless mouse does not operate properly, the batteries may need to the ON position, and press the CONNECT button. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer 4 Turn over the mouse, slide the power switch to be established. !
Steps 3 and 4 must be completed within 10 seconds of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage. Communication between the mouse and the computer should now be replaced. If the wireless mouse is not being used for an extended period of each other. ✍ If the wireless mouse does not operate properly, the batteries may need to the ON position, and press the CONNECT button. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer 4 Turn over the mouse, slide the power switch to be established. !
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...802.11b/g standard, which is a network in which a user can communicate through a wireless (radio) connection. Data encryption protects the vulnerable wireless link between a limited number of computers (ad-hoc). Besides that, there are specifications of standards based, interoperable security enhancements ..., virtual private networks, and authentication. Wireless LAN devices using the IEEE 802.11a standard and the ones using WLAN products may be forward compatible with WPA. n 82 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) Using the Sony Wireless LAN (WLAN), all versions of 802...
...802.11b/g standard, which is a network in which a user can communicate through a wireless (radio) connection. Data encryption protects the vulnerable wireless link between a limited number of computers (ad-hoc). Besides that, there are specifications of standards based, interoperable security enhancements ..., virtual private networks, and authentication. Wireless LAN devices using the IEEE 802.11a standard and the ones using WLAN products may be forward compatible with WPA. n 82 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) Using the Sony Wireless LAN (WLAN), all versions of 802...
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n 83 N Using Your VAIO Computer The 2.4 GHz bandwidth used by wireless LAN compatible devices is not as fast as expected, changing the wireless channel on the radio conditions. Taking this into consideration, the IEEE 802.11g products are designed to reduce... to ensure communications with IEEE 802.11b products. The communication range varies depending on wireless LAN compatible devices, such interference may cause lower communication speed, narrower communication range, or broken wireless connections. In addition, communications may be cut off depending on the access point may...
n 83 N Using Your VAIO Computer The 2.4 GHz bandwidth used by wireless LAN compatible devices is not as fast as expected, changing the wireless channel on the radio conditions. Taking this into consideration, the IEEE 802.11g products are designed to reduce... to ensure communications with IEEE 802.11b products. The communication range varies depending on wireless LAN compatible devices, such interference may cause lower communication speed, narrower communication range, or broken wireless connections. In addition, communications may be cut off depending on the access point may...
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... ad-hoc network easily at home. ❑ If the wireless connection is initiated by the VAIO computer, channel 11 will be selected. ❑ If the wireless connection is initiated by peer wireless LAN equipment, the wireless LAN communication will make use of the channel selected by the wireless devices themselves, with no other central controller or access...
... ad-hoc network easily at home. ❑ If the wireless connection is initiated by the VAIO computer, channel 11 will be selected. ❑ If the wireless connection is initiated by peer wireless LAN equipment, the wireless LAN communication will make use of the channel selected by the wireless devices themselves, with no other central controller or access...