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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 Using the Multiple Monitors Function ...78 ... 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 Using the Multiple Monitors Function ...78 ... 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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n4 N Precautions ...119 Handling the LCD Screen ...120 Using the Power Source ...121 Handling Your Computer ...122 Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...124 Handling Floppy Disks ...125 Handling Discs ...126 Using the Battery Pack ...127 Using Headphones ...129 Handling the Memory Stick ...130 Handling the Hard Disk ...131 Updating Your Computer ...132 Troubleshooting ...133 Computer ...135 System Security ...141 Battery...142 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...144 Internet ...147 Networking ...149 Bluetooth Technology ...152 Optical Discs ...157 Display ...161 Printing ...165 Microphone ...166
n4 N Precautions ...119 Handling the LCD Screen ...120 Using the Power Source ...121 Handling Your Computer ...122 Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...124 Handling Floppy Disks ...125 Handling Discs ...126 Using the Battery Pack ...127 Using Headphones ...129 Handling the Memory Stick ...130 Handling the Hard Disk ...131 Updating Your Computer ...132 Troubleshooting ...133 Computer ...135 System Security ...141 Battery...142 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...144 Internet ...147 Networking ...149 Bluetooth Technology ...152 Optical Discs ...157 Display ...161 Printing ...165 Microphone ...166
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... your entire hard disk drive to the original factory settings. 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...
... your entire hard disk drive to the original factory settings. 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...
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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 ... 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 VAIO Computer
... 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 ... 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 VAIO Computer
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... up to 33 feet (10 meters) in an open area. n 66 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Function You can transfer data between your computer and other Bluetooth devices such as another computer or a mobile phone. To use the Bluetooth function You need to turn on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and... on the WIRELESS switch before starting the SmartWi Connection Utility. You can establish wireless communication between these devices without cables at a range of up the Bluetooth function with the SmartWi Connection Utility.
... up to 33 feet (10 meters) in an open area. n 66 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Function You can transfer data between your computer and other Bluetooth devices such as another computer or a mobile phone. To use the Bluetooth function You need to turn on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and... on the WIRELESS switch before starting the SmartWi Connection Utility. You can establish wireless communication between these devices without cables at a range of up the Bluetooth function with the SmartWi Connection Utility.
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... and audio may occasionally be synchronized if you play videos on your computer with Bluetooth technology and is not a malfunction. This is a frequent occurrence with audio output from a connected Bluetooth device. n 67 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on using the Bluetooth function ❑ The data transfer rate varies, depending on the following conditions: ❑...
... and audio may occasionally be synchronized if you play videos on your computer with Bluetooth technology and is not a malfunction. This is a frequent occurrence with audio output from a connected Bluetooth device. n 67 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on using the Bluetooth function ❑ The data transfer rate varies, depending on the following conditions: ❑...
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...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 minimize the interference from other devices, depending on the manufacturer or the software version employed by various devices. Bluetooth...cause bandwidth congestion, resulting in reduced communication speeds and distances than the standard values. ❑ The Bluetooth function may cause radio interference and result in poor performance of the devices. Simultaneous use the same...
...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 minimize the interference from other devices, depending on the manufacturer or the software version employed by various devices. Bluetooth...cause bandwidth congestion, resulting in reduced communication speeds and distances than the standard values. ❑ The Bluetooth function may cause radio interference and result in poor performance of the devices. Simultaneous use the same...
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..., such as a mouse, no need to communicate. Once a device is registered, there is no passkey can prevent any anonymous Bluetooth devices from accessing your computer. 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 be entered. With the authentication...
..., such as a mouse, no need to communicate. Once a device is registered, there is no passkey can prevent any anonymous Bluetooth devices from accessing your computer. 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 be entered. With the authentication...
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n 70 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with another computer, a mobile phone, a PDA, a headset, a mouse, or a digital camera without the use of any cables. For setting up the Bluetooth function. 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 set up and using the Bluetooth function, search for Bluetooth information using Windows Help and Support. To open Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support.
n 70 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with another computer, a mobile phone, a PDA, a headset, a mouse, or a digital camera without the use of any cables. For setting up the Bluetooth function. 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 set up and using the Bluetooth function, search for Bluetooth information using Windows Help and Support. To open Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support.
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...at the following URLs: 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-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in Brazil ...❑ Computer (page 135) ❑ System Security (page 141) ❑ Battery (page 142) ❑ Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 144) ❑ Internet (page 147) ❑ Networking (page 149) ❑ Bluetooth Technology (page 152...
...at the following URLs: 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-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in Brazil ...❑ Computer (page 135) ❑ System Security (page 141) ❑ Battery (page 142) ❑ Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 144) ❑ Internet (page 147) ❑ Networking (page 149) ❑ Bluetooth Technology (page 152...
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... with? ❑ Check that the Bluetooth function of each other Bluetooth devices to communicate with 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 find this computer check box...to communicate with is unlit, turn on . Why can't my computer find my computer? ❑ Make sure both devices have the Bluetooth function enabled. ❑ If the WIRELESS indicator light is on the WIRELESS switch. ❑ Your computer and the device may not ...
... with? ❑ Check that the Bluetooth function of each other Bluetooth devices to communicate with 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 find this computer check box...to communicate with is unlit, turn on . Why can't my computer find my computer? ❑ Make sure both devices have the Bluetooth function enabled. ❑ If the WIRELESS indicator light is on the WIRELESS switch. ❑ Your computer and the device may not ...
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...you want to communicate with 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 find this computer check box. ❑ The data transfer distance can be able to communicate with 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 ...
...you want to communicate with 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 find this computer check box. ❑ The data transfer distance can be able to communicate with 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 ...
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... help file for detailed information on the operating system or the software in the environment. n 154 N Troubleshooting Why is my Bluetooth connection slow? ❑ The data transfer speed depends on the obstructions and/or the distance between your computer away from other ...GHz radio frequency used by distance and obstructions. Your computer may also stop communications altogether. ❑ Connection capability is also used by Bluetooth and wireless LAN devices is affected by other devices may become unstable if you change a sound output device to playback audio from other...
... help file for detailed information on the operating system or the software in the environment. n 154 N Troubleshooting Why is my Bluetooth connection slow? ❑ The data transfer speed depends on the obstructions and/or the distance between your computer away from other ...GHz radio frequency used by distance and obstructions. Your computer may also stop communications altogether. ❑ Connection capability is also used by Bluetooth and wireless LAN devices is affected by other devices may become unstable if you change a sound output device to playback audio from other...
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...staff to see if use of the Bluetooth function on your computer transmits a radio frequency of Bluetooth devices to a user with a standard user account on the computer is only possible for Bluetooth information using Windows Help and Support. The Bluetooth function may have restrictions on airplanes?...airplanes, may not be available to avoid radio interference. To open Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. With Bluetooth technology, your computer. Sensitive locations, such as a user with administrative rights. n 155 N Troubleshooting Why can't I use the services ...
...staff to see if use of the Bluetooth function on your computer transmits a radio frequency of Bluetooth devices to a user with a standard user account on the computer is only possible for Bluetooth information using Windows Help and Support. The Bluetooth function may have restrictions on airplanes?...airplanes, may not be available to avoid radio interference. To open Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. With Bluetooth technology, your computer. Sensitive locations, such as a user with administrative rights. n 155 N Troubleshooting Why can't I use the services ...
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Why can 't I use the Bluetooth devices when I exchange business card data with a mobile phone? The business card exchange function is not supported. If you switch users without logging off before switching users. Be sure to the Lock button, and Log Off. n 156 N Troubleshooting Why can 't I switch users? To log off your system, click Start, the arrow next to log 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? The business card exchange function is not supported. If you switch users without logging off before switching users. Be sure to the Lock button, and Log Off. n 156 N Troubleshooting Why can 't I switch users? To log off your system, click Start, the arrow next to log off your system, the Bluetooth devices will not work.
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... 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 Sony Electronics Inc. n 187 N Support Options Roxio® Easy Media...
... 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 Sony Electronics Inc. n 187 N Support Options Roxio® Easy Media...
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...United States and/or other countries. PS/2 is a registered trademark of such marks by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and any use of IBM Corporation. Sony, the Sony logo, VAIO, the VAIO logo, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Duo, MagicGate, OpenMG, OpenMG X, Memory Stick PRO Duo,... 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 change without written permission is a...
...United States and/or other countries. PS/2 is a registered trademark of such marks by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and any use of IBM Corporation. Sony, the Sony logo, VAIO, the VAIO logo, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Duo, MagicGate, OpenMG, OpenMG X, Memory Stick PRO Duo,... 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 change without written permission is a...