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... and Ports...13 About the Indicator Lights ...19 Connecting a Power Source ...21 Using the Battery Pack ...22 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...27 Using Your VAIO Computer ...28 Using the Keyboard ...29 Using the Touch Pad ...30 Using Special-function Buttons ...31 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...33 Using... ExpressCard Module ...45 Using the Memory Stick Media ...49 Using Other Memory Cards ...55 Using the Internet...58 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...59 Using the Bluetooth Functionality ...65
... and Ports...13 About the Indicator Lights ...19 Connecting a Power Source ...21 Using the Battery Pack ...22 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...27 Using Your VAIO Computer ...28 Using the Keyboard ...29 Using the Touch Pad ...30 Using Special-function Buttons ...31 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...33 Using... ExpressCard Module ...45 Using the Memory Stick Media ...49 Using Other Memory Cards ...55 Using the Internet...58 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...59 Using the Bluetooth Functionality ...65
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... ...132 On Updating Your Computer ...133 Troubleshooting ...134 Computer ...136 System Security ...143 Battery...144 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...146 Internet ...149 Networking ...151 Bluetooth Technology ...154 Optical Discs ...158 Display ...162 Printing ...168 Microphone ...169
... ...132 On Updating Your Computer ...133 Troubleshooting ...134 Computer ...136 System Security ...143 Battery...144 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...146 Internet ...149 Networking ...151 Bluetooth Technology ...154 Optical Discs ...158 Display ...162 Printing ...168 Microphone ...169
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... Learn about wireless connections including Bluetooth Wireless technology and Wireless LAN. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your VAIO computer. Run utilities that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network ...for information and technical assistance for your computer. ❑ VAIO Support Access interactive help in the form of VAIO tutorials, an escalation page containing support and contact information, and various links to VAIO online support Web sites. ❑ Backup & Recovery Find...
... Learn about wireless connections including Bluetooth Wireless technology and Wireless LAN. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your VAIO computer. Run utilities that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network ...for information and technical assistance for your computer. ❑ VAIO Support Access interactive help in the form of VAIO tutorials, an escalation page containing support and contact information, and various links to VAIO online support Web sites. ❑ Backup & Recovery Find...
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... (page 19) N Hard disk drive indicator (page 19) O Memory Stick PRO/Duo media indicator (page 19) P SD memory card indicator (page 19) Q WIRELESS (Wireless LAN/Bluetooth) indicator (page 19) * On selected models only. n 13 N Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to identify the controls and ports shown on the...
... (page 19) N Hard disk drive indicator (page 19) O Memory Stick PRO/Duo media indicator (page 19) P SD memory card indicator (page 19) Q WIRELESS (Wireless LAN/Bluetooth) indicator (page 19) * On selected models only. n 13 N Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to identify the controls and ports shown on the...
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n 20 N Getting Started Indicator Wireless * On selected models only. Functions Illuminates when the WIRELESS switch is set to ON and the wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth* functionalities are enabled.
n 20 N Getting Started Indicator Wireless * On selected models only. Functions Illuminates when the WIRELESS switch is set to ON and the wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth* functionalities are enabled.
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... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 29) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 30) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 31) ❑ Using the Built-... (page 49) ❑ Using Other Memory Cards (page 55) ❑ Using the Internet (page 58) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 59) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Functionality (page 65) n 28 N Using Your VAIO Computer
... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 29) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 30) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 31) ❑ Using the Built-... (page 49) ❑ Using Other Memory Cards (page 55) ❑ Using the Internet (page 58) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 59) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Functionality (page 65) n 28 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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...or 5 GHz bandwidth, is used for the IEEE 802.11a standard, on the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch. Select your model supports the Bluetooth functionality and/or the IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n standard. The Wireless indicator lights up a connection or network on the taskbar to display the Wireless ...Device Switch window. n 62 N Using Your VAIO Computer To communicate without an access point (ad-hoc) ! The Set up a connection or network window appears. 6 Select an option to specify ...
...or 5 GHz bandwidth, is used for the IEEE 802.11a standard, on the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch. Select your model supports the Bluetooth functionality and/or the IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n standard. The Wireless indicator lights up a connection or network on the taskbar to display the Wireless ...Device Switch window. n 62 N Using Your VAIO Computer To communicate without an access point (ad-hoc) ! The Set up a connection or network window appears. 6 Select an option to specify ...
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See the manual that came with your model supports the Bluetooth functionality and/or the IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n standard. To disconnect from A to a wireless network 1 Make sure an access point is case sensitive and must enter a ... to a network. 5 Select the desired access point and click Connect. ✍ See the online Specifications to display the Wireless Device Switch window. n 64 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to F. Select your desired wireless option(s) and click OK. 4 Right-click or on the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch. The Wireless indicator...
See the manual that came with your model supports the Bluetooth functionality and/or the IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n standard. To disconnect from A to a wireless network 1 Make sure an access point is case sensitive and must enter a ... to a network. 5 Select the desired access point and click Connect. ✍ See the online Specifications to display the Wireless Device Switch window. n 64 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to F. Select your desired wireless option(s) and click OK. 4 Right-click or on the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch. The Wireless indicator...
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...65 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Functionality The Bluetooth functionality is available on the WIRELESS switch. See the online Specifications to 33 feet (10 meters) range in open space. To connect to display the Wireless Device Switch window. 3 Select the Enable Bluetooth Device option. 4 ...Click OK. The Wireless indicator lights up to see whether your computer and other Bluetooth devices such as another computer or a mobile phone. You can establish wireless ...
...65 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Functionality The Bluetooth functionality is available on the WIRELESS switch. See the online Specifications to 33 feet (10 meters) range in open space. To connect to display the Wireless Device Switch window. 3 Select the Enable Bluetooth Device option. 4 ...Click OK. The Wireless indicator lights up to see whether your computer and other Bluetooth devices such as another computer or a mobile phone. You can establish wireless ...
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...due to limitations of synchronization if you play videos on your computer with audio output from the environment. ❑ All Bluetooth devices must be corrupted during continuous transfer due to make sure that the applicable standard requirements are met, individual device ...performance, specifications, and operation procedures can vary. Even if standards are maintained. n 66 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on using the Bluetooth functionality ❑ The data transfer rate varies, depending on the following conditions: ❑ Obstacles, such as walls, located...
...due to limitations of synchronization if you play videos on your computer with audio output from the environment. ❑ All Bluetooth devices must be corrupted during continuous transfer due to make sure that the applicable standard requirements are met, individual device ...performance, specifications, and operation procedures can vary. Even if standards are maintained. n 66 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on using the Bluetooth functionality ❑ The data transfer rate varies, depending on the following conditions: ❑ Obstacles, such as walls, located...
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... companies. ❑ As general characteristics of the devices. With the authentication function, you can avoid any anonymous Bluetooth device to access your computer may cause bandwidth congestion, resulting in poorer communication speeds and distances than the standard values. ❑ ... device is registered, there is used by various devices. n 67 N Using Your VAIO Computer ❑ The 2.4 GHz band, with whom you choose to communicate. Simultaneous use the same wave length. Bluetooth devices use the technology to minimize the interference from other devices that use of the...
... companies. ❑ As general characteristics of the devices. With the authentication function, you can avoid any anonymous Bluetooth device to access your computer may cause bandwidth congestion, resulting in poorer communication speeds and distances than the standard values. ❑ ... device is registered, there is used by various devices. n 67 N Using Your VAIO Computer ❑ The 2.4 GHz band, with whom you choose to communicate. Simultaneous use the same wave length. Bluetooth devices use the technology to minimize the interference from other devices that use of the...
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n 68 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with Another Bluetooth Device You can connect your computer to a Bluetooth device such as another computer, a mobile phone, a PDA, a headset, a mouse, or a digital camera without the use of any cables.
n 68 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with Another Bluetooth Device You can connect your computer to a Bluetooth device such as 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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To see the help file 1 Right-click the Bluetooth icon on the Bluetooth utility software. Stopping the Bluetooth Connection To stop the Bluetooth connection, turn off . n 69 N Using Your VAIO Computer To communicate with another Bluetooth device To communicate with another Bluetooth device, you need first to set up and using the Bluetooth functionality, see the help file on the taskbar, and select Help from the menu. For setting up the Bluetooth functionality. The Wireless indicator turns off the WIRELESS switch.
To see the help file 1 Right-click the Bluetooth icon on the Bluetooth utility software. Stopping the Bluetooth Connection To stop the Bluetooth connection, turn off . n 69 N Using Your VAIO Computer To communicate with another Bluetooth device To communicate with another Bluetooth device, you need first to set up and using the Bluetooth functionality, see the help file on the taskbar, and select Help from the menu. For setting up the Bluetooth functionality. The Wireless indicator turns off the WIRELESS switch.
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... on using instant messaging software. The Bluetooth Manager-Bluetooth Security window appears when a connection is established. 7 Enter "0000" for your Bluetooth headset and then click Next. For details on the taskbar and select Bluetooth Settings from the menu. n 70 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Headset The Bluetooth headset (not supplied) will come in handy during...
... on using instant messaging software. The Bluetooth Manager-Bluetooth Security window appears when a connection is established. 7 Enter "0000" for your Bluetooth headset and then click Next. For details on the taskbar and select Bluetooth Settings from the menu. n 70 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Headset The Bluetooth headset (not supplied) will come in handy during...
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The Bluetooth Settings window appears. 2 Right-click the headset icon and select Disconnect from the menu. n 71 N Using Your VAIO Computer To disconnect the headset from your computer 1 Right-click the Bluetooth icon on the taskbar and select Bluetooth Settings from the menu. 3 Click Yes.
The Bluetooth Settings window appears. 2 Right-click the headset icon and select Disconnect from the menu. n 71 N Using Your VAIO Computer To disconnect the headset from your computer 1 Right-click the Bluetooth icon on the taskbar and select Bluetooth Settings from the menu. 3 Click Yes.
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...might encounter when using your VAIO computer. Try these suggestions before visiting the Sony online support Web site at: 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 ... or http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in Brazil. ❑ Computer (page 136) ❑ System Security (page 143) ❑ Battery (page 144) ❑ Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 146) ❑ Internet (page 149) ❑ Networking (page 151) ❑ Bluetooth Technology (page 154)...
...might encounter when using your VAIO computer. Try these suggestions before visiting the Sony online support Web site at: 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 ... or http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in Brazil. ❑ Computer (page 136) ❑ System Security (page 143) ❑ Battery (page 144) ❑ Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 146) ❑ Internet (page 149) ❑ Networking (page 151) ❑ Bluetooth Technology (page 154)...
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... manual for more information. ❑ If the device with which you want to communicate with your computer. ❑ To allow other Bluetooth devices? n 154 N Troubleshooting Bluetooth Technology What should I want to communicate is also connected to other devices, it may not appear in a power saving mode. See ... within 33 feet (10 meters) of the device with which you may be able to communicate with your computer, right-click the Bluetooth icon on the taskbar and select Options from the menu to Normal mode, then turn on the Security tab. If the connected device...
... manual for more information. ❑ If the device with which you want to communicate with your computer. ❑ To allow other Bluetooth devices? n 154 N Troubleshooting Bluetooth Technology What should I want to communicate is also connected to other devices, it may not appear in a power saving mode. See ... within 33 feet (10 meters) of the device with which you may be able to communicate with your computer, right-click the Bluetooth icon on the taskbar and select Options from the menu to Normal mode, then turn on the Security tab. If the connected device...
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See the other . ❑ If the device with which you want to communicate is already communicating with another Bluetooth device, it may not be found or it may not be shorter than 33 feet (10 meters) depending on existing obstacles between the two ... level button. 4 Click OK. ❑ The data transfer distance can be able to communicate with your computer and Bluetooth devices closer to each other device's manual for the Bluetooth security level on the Security tab. If a custom Bluetooth security level is selected for more information. Move your computer. ❑ Check that the...
See the other . ❑ If the device with which you want to communicate is already communicating with another Bluetooth device, it may not be found or it may not be shorter than 33 feet (10 meters) depending on existing obstacles between the two ... level button. 4 Click OK. ❑ The data transfer distance can be able to communicate with your computer and Bluetooth devices closer to each other device's manual for the Bluetooth security level on the Security tab. If a custom Bluetooth security level is selected for more information. Move your computer. ❑ Check that the...
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...and connection range may be corrupted during continuous transfer due to electromagnetic interference from other devices. n 156 N Troubleshooting Why is my Bluetooth connection slow? ❑ The data transfer speed depends on the obstacles and/or the distance between your computer and the device to...device to which it is connected. ❑ Note that minimizes interference from other . ❑ The 2.4 GHz radio frequency used by Bluetooth and wireless LAN devices is only possible for services also supported by distance and obstructions. Why can't I use a device with facility ...
...and connection range may be corrupted during continuous transfer due to electromagnetic interference from other devices. n 156 N Troubleshooting Why is my Bluetooth connection slow? ❑ The data transfer speed depends on the obstacles and/or the distance between your computer and the device to...device to which it is connected. ❑ Note that minimizes interference from other . ❑ The 2.4 GHz radio frequency used by Bluetooth and wireless LAN devices is only possible for services also supported by distance and obstructions. Why can't I use a device with facility ...
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...connect to log off your computer. Be sure to a Bluetooth device by specifying its IP address on your system, the Bluetooth utility software will not work successfully. Why can't I use the Bluetooth functionality when I connect to a Bluetooth device in Personal Area Network User mode only, you ...want to a user with a standard user account on a Personal Area Network (PAN)? The Bluetooth functionality may not be available to connect supports Bluetooth communication in Personal Area Network User mode? To log off before switching a user. Do not specify IP ...
...connect to log off your computer. Be sure to a Bluetooth device by specifying its IP address on your system, the Bluetooth utility software will not work successfully. Why can't I use the Bluetooth functionality when I connect to a Bluetooth device in Personal Area Network User mode only, you ...want to a user with a standard user account on a Personal Area Network (PAN)? The Bluetooth functionality may not be available to connect supports Bluetooth communication in Personal Area Network User mode? To log off before switching a user. Do not specify IP ...