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n3 N Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...63 Using the Bluetooth Function ...66 Using Peripheral Devices...71 Connecting External Speakers ...72 Connecting an External Display ...73 Selecting Display Modes...76 ... External Microphone ...80 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...81 Connecting a Printer ...84 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...85 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...87 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...88 Setting the Password ...89 Using Fingerprint Authentication ...96 Setting Up Your Computer with...
n3 N Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...63 Using the Bluetooth Function ...66 Using Peripheral Devices...71 Connecting External Speakers ...72 Connecting an External Display ...73 Selecting Display Modes...76 ... External Microphone ...80 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...81 Connecting a Printer ...84 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...85 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...87 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...88 Setting the Password ...89 Using Fingerprint Authentication ...96 Setting Up Your Computer with...
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Provides information about setting up Bluetooth and wireless LAN functions. To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. ❑ 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. n9 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Provides information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk ...
Provides information about setting up Bluetooth and wireless LAN functions. To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. ❑ 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. n9 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Provides information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk ...
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...recovery, and contact Sony support. n 10 N Before Use Help and Support Help and Support is easy to access and provides a single location for general information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer, and ...creating recovery DVDs and more. ❑ Use my VAIO Access your VAIO user guide, interactive help in the form of VAIO tutorials, how-to find the ...
...recovery, and contact Sony support. n 10 N Before Use Help and Support Help and Support is easy to access and provides a single location for general information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer, and ...creating recovery DVDs and more. ❑ Use my VAIO Access your VAIO user guide, interactive help in the form of VAIO tutorials, how-to find the ...
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E Power button F Num lock indicator (page 20) G Caps lock indicator (page 20) H Scroll lock indicator (page 20) I WIRELESS switch (page 63) J WIRELESS indicator (page 20) * On selected models only. C AV MODE button* (page 34) D Volume control area* / : Volume : Muting For information on how to use the touch ...
E Power button F Num lock indicator (page 20) G Caps lock indicator (page 20) H Scroll lock indicator (page 20) I WIRELESS switch (page 63) J WIRELESS indicator (page 20) * On selected models only. C AV MODE button* (page 34) D Volume control area* / : Volume : Muting For information on how to use the touch ...
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...Indicator Power 1 Charge Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive Media Access Built-in MOTION EYE camera Optical disc drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock WIRELESS Functions Illuminates in green when the computer is on . Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn it off the indicator. Illuminates... card is not in Hibernate mode. n 20 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with all programs. Illuminates when the WIRELESS switch is turned on , blinks slowly in orange while the computer is in Sleep mode, and turns off when the computer is off when this...
...Indicator Power 1 Charge Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive Media Access Built-in MOTION EYE camera Optical disc drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock WIRELESS Functions Illuminates in green when the computer is on . Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn it off the indicator. Illuminates... card is not in Hibernate mode. n 20 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with all programs. Illuminates when the WIRELESS switch is turned on , blinks slowly in orange while the computer is in Sleep mode, and turns off when the computer is off when this...
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... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 31) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 32) ❑ Using the Special-function Button (page 33) ❑ Using the ... (page 50) ❑ Using the Memory Stick (page 54) ❑ Using the SD Memory Card (page 59) ❑ Using the Internet (page 62) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 63) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Function (page 66) n 30 N Using Your...
... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 31) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 32) ❑ Using the Special-function Button (page 33) ❑ Using the ... (page 50) ❑ Using the Memory Stick (page 54) ❑ Using the SD Memory Card (page 59) ❑ Using the Internet (page 62) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 63) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Function (page 66) n 30 N Using Your...
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n 63 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) Using the Sony Wireless LAN (WLAN), all normal Ethernet connectivity, but with the added benefits of a meeting, or as you move from one place to another. You can still ... -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. ! Be sure to set up the wireless LAN network with the SmartWi Connection Utility. The Sony WLAN supports all your digital devices with built-in WLAN function communicate freely with a limited number of computers (ad-hoc). To...
n 63 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) Using the Sony Wireless LAN (WLAN), all normal Ethernet connectivity, but with the added benefits of a meeting, or as you move from one place to another. You can still ... -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. ! Be sure to set up the wireless LAN network with the SmartWi Connection Utility. The Sony WLAN supports all your digital devices with built-in WLAN function communicate freely with a limited number of computers (ad-hoc). To...
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... control and is a security protocol, Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2), and Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA). Wireless LAN devices using the 2.4 GHz bandwidth cannot communicate with the IEEE 802.11i specification. n 64 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ In some countries, using WLAN products may cause lower communication speed, narrower communication range, or...
... control and is a security protocol, Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2), and Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA). Wireless LAN devices using the 2.4 GHz bandwidth cannot communicate with the IEEE 802.11i specification. n 64 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ In some countries, using WLAN products may cause lower communication speed, narrower communication range, or...
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In addition, communications may be as fast as expected, changing the wireless channel on the same wireless network may reduce the communication speed due to ensure communications with IEEE 802.11b products. When the communication speed is not as.... Taking this into consideration, the IEEE 802.11g products are designed to reduce the communication speed to radio interference. n 65 N Using Your VAIO Computer The communication speed varies depending on the distance between communication devices, existence of obstacles between such devices, the radio conditions, the ambient environment ...
In addition, communications may be as fast as expected, changing the wireless channel on the same wireless network may reduce the communication speed due to ensure communications with IEEE 802.11b products. When the communication speed is not as.... Taking this into consideration, the IEEE 802.11g products are designed to reduce the communication speed to radio interference. n 65 N Using Your VAIO Computer The communication speed varies depending on the distance between communication devices, existence of obstacles between such devices, the radio conditions, the ambient environment ...
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... Connection Utility. See the SmartWi Connection Utility Help for more information. You can establish wireless communication between these devices without cables at a range of up the Bluetooth function with the SmartWi Connection Utility. n 66 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Function You can transfer data between your computer and other Bluetooth...
... Connection Utility. See the SmartWi Connection Utility Help for more information. You can establish wireless communication between these devices without cables at a range of up the Bluetooth function with the SmartWi Connection Utility. n 66 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Function You can transfer data between your computer and other Bluetooth...
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... audio may not be synchronized if you play videos on your computer with Bluetooth technology and is not a malfunction. n 67 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on using the Bluetooth function ❑ The data transfer rate varies, depending on the following conditions: ❑ Obstacles, such as...and other environmental conditions ❑ 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 ...
... audio may not be synchronized if you play videos on your computer with Bluetooth technology and is not a malfunction. n 67 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on using the Bluetooth function ❑ The data transfer rate varies, depending on the following conditions: ❑ Obstacles, such as...and other environmental conditions ❑ 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 ...
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...use the technology to your computer may not work with which Bluetooth devices or wireless LAN devices work, is not a malfunction. Simultaneous use of the Bluetooth function and wireless communication devices, however, may cause radio interference and result in reduced communication ...speeds and distances than the standard values. ❑ The Bluetooth function may cause bandwidth congestion, resulting in poor performance of the devices. n 68 N Using Your VAIO Computer ...
...use the technology to your computer may not work with which Bluetooth devices or wireless LAN devices work, is not a malfunction. Simultaneous use of the Bluetooth function and wireless communication devices, however, may cause radio interference and result in reduced communication ...speeds and distances than the standard values. ❑ The Bluetooth function may cause bandwidth congestion, resulting in poor performance of the devices. n 68 N Using Your VAIO Computer ...
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... time, but must be registered. The first time two Bluetooth devices communicate, a common passkey (a password required for both ends. n 69 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...
... time, but must be registered. The first time two Bluetooth devices communicate, a common passkey (a password required for both ends. n 69 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...
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...2 Click Change plan settings under Network and Internet. 3 Click Connect to a network to confirm that your computer. ❑ Make sure power to a wireless LAN access point? ❑ Connection capability is selected for On battery and Plugged in the Power Options window. You may need to move your computer... away from obstructions or closer to any other option may be using. ❑ Make sure the WIRELESS switch is on and the WIRELESS indicator light is lit on your access point is selected. ❑ Make sure the encryption key is correct. ❑ Make...
...2 Click Change plan settings under Network and Internet. 3 Click Connect to a network to confirm that your computer. ❑ Make sure power to a wireless LAN access point? ❑ Connection capability is selected for On battery and Plugged in the Power Options window. You may need to move your computer... away from obstructions or closer to any other option may be using. ❑ Make sure the WIRELESS switch is on and the WIRELESS indicator light is lit on your access point is selected. ❑ Make sure the encryption key is correct. ❑ Make...
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...10065; If you may result in the Power Options window. Follow the steps in What should I do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point? (page 149) to any other option may be temporarily overloaded depending on how many other devices are connected to one another. ... change the access point channel. See the manual that came with other access points, change the settings. Selecting any access point you are using a wireless LAN access point, the device may result in What should I do if I cannot access the Internet? ❑ Check the access point settings....
...10065; If you may result in the Power Options window. Follow the steps in What should I do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point? (page 149) to any other option may be temporarily overloaded depending on how many other devices are connected to one another. ... change the access point channel. See the manual that came with other access points, change the settings. Selecting any access point you are using a wireless LAN access point, the device may result in What should I do if I cannot access the Internet? ❑ Check the access point settings....
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...in a communication failure. n 151 N Troubleshooting How do I do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point? (page 149) to change the settings. Third-party wireless LAN access point channels may occur if a large file is exchanged or the computer is placed in close proximity... the encryption key? Why does the network connection stop when I change the encryption key back to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication uses divided frequency bands known as channels. Two computers with your access point for...
...in a communication failure. n 151 N Troubleshooting How do I do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point? (page 149) to change the settings. Third-party wireless LAN access point channels may occur if a large file is exchanged or the computer is placed in close proximity... the encryption key? Why does the network connection stop when I change the encryption key back to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication uses divided frequency bands known as channels. Two computers with your access point for...
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...to communicate with? ❑ Check that the Bluetooth function of each other Bluetooth devices? Bring the computer back to Normal mode, then turn on the WIRELESS switch. ❑ You cannot use the Bluetooth function when your computer, follow these steps: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, Bluetooth ...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, turn on the WIRELESS switch. ❑ Your computer and the device may not be too far apart.
...to communicate with? ❑ Check that the Bluetooth function of each other Bluetooth devices? Bring the computer back to Normal mode, then turn on the WIRELESS switch. ❑ You cannot use the Bluetooth function when your computer, follow these steps: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, Bluetooth ...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, turn on the WIRELESS switch. ❑ Your computer and the device may not be too far apart.
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... devices incorporate technology that large files may be corrupted during continuous transfer due to each other. ❑ The 2.4 GHz radio frequency used by Bluetooth and wireless LAN devices is also used by distance and obstructions. Move your computer and Bluetooth devices closer to limitations of the Bluetooth standard and electromagnetic interference...
... devices incorporate technology that large files may be corrupted during continuous transfer due to each other. ❑ The 2.4 GHz radio frequency used by Bluetooth and wireless LAN devices is also used by distance and obstructions. Move your computer and Bluetooth devices closer to limitations of the Bluetooth standard and electromagnetic interference...
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... Utility allows you to easily switch between the various wireless components (wireless LAN, wireless WAN, and Bluetooth® technology connectivity) that gathers resources to CDs, DVDs, or audio files in USA and Canada Web site http://support.sonic.com/ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO Control Center provides a centralized location that came with...
... Utility allows you to easily switch between the various wireless components (wireless LAN, wireless WAN, and Bluetooth® technology connectivity) that gathers resources to CDs, DVDs, or audio files in USA and Canada Web site http://support.sonic.com/ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO Control Center provides a centralized location that came with...
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...to share music, video, and still image files between your wired or wireless network. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 181). VAIO Edit Component provides enhanced editing functionality when using Adobe® Premiere®...; Pro or Adobe Premiere Elements on your VAIO® computers. VAIO® Hardware Diagnostic Sony Electronics Inc. n 188 N Support Options VAIO® Edit Component Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO® Launcher Sony ...
...to share music, video, and still image files between your wired or wireless network. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 181). VAIO Edit Component provides enhanced editing functionality when using Adobe® Premiere®...; Pro or Adobe Premiere Elements on your VAIO® computers. VAIO® Hardware Diagnostic Sony Electronics Inc. n 188 N Support Options VAIO® Edit Component Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO® Launcher Sony ...