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... and Ports...13 About the Indicator Lights ...19 Connecting a Power Source ...20 Using the Battery Pack ...21 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...28 Using Your VAIO Computer ...29 Using the Keyboard ...30 Using the Touch Pad ...31 Using Special-function Buttons ...32 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...33 Using... ExpressCard Module ...45 Using the Memory Stick ...48 Using the SD Memory Card ...54 Using the Internet...57 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...58 Using the Bluetooth Function ...61
... and Ports...13 About the Indicator Lights ...19 Connecting a Power Source ...20 Using the Battery Pack ...21 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...28 Using Your VAIO Computer ...29 Using the Keyboard ...30 Using the Touch Pad ...31 Using Special-function Buttons ...32 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...33 Using... ExpressCard Module ...45 Using the Memory Stick ...48 Using the SD Memory Card ...54 Using the Internet...57 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...58 Using the Bluetooth Function ...61
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n4 N Precautions ...108 Handling the LCD Screen ...109 Using the Power Source ...110 Handling Your Computer ...111 Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...113 Handling Floppy Disks ...114 Handling Discs ...115 Using the Battery Pack ...116 Using Headphones ...118 Handling the Memory Stick ...119 Handling the Hard Disk ...120 Updating Your Computer ...121 Troubleshooting ...122 Computer ...124 System Security ...131 Battery...132 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...134 Internet ...137 Networking ...139 Bluetooth Technology ...142 Optical Discs ...147 Display ...152 Printing ...157 Microphone ...158
n4 N Precautions ...108 Handling the LCD Screen ...109 Using the Power Source ...110 Handling Your Computer ...111 Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...113 Handling Floppy Disks ...114 Handling Discs ...115 Using the Battery Pack ...116 Using Headphones ...118 Handling the Memory Stick ...119 Handling the Hard Disk ...120 Updating Your Computer ...121 Troubleshooting ...122 Computer ...124 System Security ...131 Battery...132 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...134 Internet ...137 Networking ...139 Bluetooth Technology ...142 Optical Discs ...147 Display ...152 Printing ...157 Microphone ...158
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... drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to find out whether your model supports the function. Provides information about setting up Bluetooth* and wireless LAN functions. To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click ...SmartWi Connection Utility Help. * The Bluetooth function is available 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 - See the online ...
... drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to find out whether your model supports the function. Provides information about setting up Bluetooth* and wireless LAN functions. To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click ...SmartWi Connection Utility Help. * The Bluetooth function is available 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 - See the online ...
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... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 30) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 31) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 32) ❑ Using the Built-... 48) ❑ Using the SD Memory Card (page 54) ❑ Using the Internet (page 57) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 58) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Function (page 61) n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer
... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 30) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 31) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 32) ❑ Using the Built-... 48) ❑ Using the SD Memory Card (page 54) ❑ Using the Internet (page 57) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 58) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Function (page 61) n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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... set up to turn on the WIRELESS switch before starting the SmartWi Connection Utility. You can transfer data between your model supports the Bluetooth function. See the SmartWi Connection Utility Help for more information. Be sure to 33 feet (10 meters) in an open area. ...To access this on selected models only. n 61 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Function The Bluetooth function is available on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. !
... set up to turn on the WIRELESS switch before starting the SmartWi Connection Utility. You can transfer data between your model supports the Bluetooth function. See the SmartWi Connection Utility Help for more information. Be sure to 33 feet (10 meters) in an open area. ...To access this on selected models only. n 61 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Function The Bluetooth function is available on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. !
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n 62 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on using the Bluetooth function ❑ The data transfer rate varies, depending on your computer with Bluetooth technology and is not a malfunction. Even if standards are maintained. Data exchange may not be possible in...10065; Obstacles, such as walls, located between devices ❑ Distance between devices ❑ Material used in the environment. ❑ All Bluetooth devices must be certified to microwaves and cordless telephones ❑ Radio frequency interference and other environmental conditions ❑ Device configuration ❑ ...
n 62 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on using the Bluetooth function ❑ The data transfer rate varies, depending on your computer with Bluetooth technology and is not a malfunction. Even if standards are maintained. Data exchange may not be possible in...10065; Obstacles, such as walls, located between devices ❑ Distance between devices ❑ Material used in the environment. ❑ All Bluetooth devices must be certified to microwaves and cordless telephones ❑ Radio frequency interference and other environmental conditions ❑ Device configuration ❑ ...
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... is normal with other devices that use of the devices. n 63 N Using Your 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...
... is normal with other devices that use of the devices. n 63 N Using Your 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...
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... for authentication) should be entered. With the authentication function, you choose to communicate. The first time two Bluetooth devices communicate, a common passkey (a password required for both ends. n 64 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...
... for authentication) should be entered. With the authentication function, you choose to communicate. The first time two Bluetooth devices communicate, a common passkey (a password required for both ends. n 64 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...
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For setting up the Bluetooth function. To open Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. n 65 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. 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.
For setting up the Bluetooth function. To open Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. n 65 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. 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.
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...solutions. Try these suggestions before visiting the Sony online support web site 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...areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in Brazil ❑ Computer (page 124) ❑ System Security (page 131) ❑ Battery (page 132) ❑ Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 134) ❑ Internet (page 137) ❑ Networking (page 139) ❑ Bluetooth Technology (page 142...
...solutions. Try these suggestions before visiting the Sony online support web site 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...areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in Brazil ❑ Computer (page 124) ❑ System Security (page 131) ❑ Battery (page 132) ❑ Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 134) ❑ Internet (page 137) ❑ Networking (page 139) ❑ Bluetooth Technology (page 142...
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... in a power saving mode. n 142 N Troubleshooting 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. ❑ If the WIRELESS indicator light is... 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. Wireless Bluetooth technology works best when the devices are within 33 feet (10 meters...
... in a power saving mode. n 142 N Troubleshooting 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. ❑ If the WIRELESS indicator light is... 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. Wireless Bluetooth technology works best when the devices are within 33 feet (10 meters...
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...cannot connect to my computer? ❑ Make sure the other devices are authenticated. ❑ To allow other Bluetooth devices 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... and on . Move 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 your...
...cannot connect to my computer? ❑ Make sure the other devices are authenticated. ❑ To allow other Bluetooth devices 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... and on . Move 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 your...
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...slow? ❑ The data transfer speed depends on the obstructions and/or the distance between your audio or video playback software. Bluetooth devices incorporate technology that large files may need to move your computer away from obstacles or closer to the device to each ...other. ❑ The 2.4 GHz radio frequency used by distance and obstructions. Move your computer and Bluetooth devices closer to which it is also used by Bluetooth and wireless LAN devices is connected. ❑ Note that minimizes interference from other devices. You may occasionally be reduced...
...slow? ❑ The data transfer speed depends on the obstructions and/or the distance between your audio or video playback software. Bluetooth devices incorporate technology that large files may need to move your computer away from obstacles or closer to the device to each ...other. ❑ The 2.4 GHz radio frequency used by distance and obstructions. Move your computer and Bluetooth devices closer to which it is also used by Bluetooth and wireless LAN devices is connected. ❑ Note that minimizes interference from other devices. You may occasionally be reduced...
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... a device with administrative rights. Why can't I connect to a Bluetooth device through a PAN. With Bluetooth technology, your computer. Sensitive locations, such as hospitals and airplanes, may not be available to a user with the Bluetooth function. Log onto the computer as a user with facility staff to...a standard user account? Why can't I use the Bluetooth function when I log onto my computer as a user with Bluetooth technology on airplanes? For more details, search for services also supported by the connected Bluetooth device? If the device to which you want to connect...
... a device with administrative rights. Why can't I connect to a Bluetooth device through a PAN. With Bluetooth technology, your computer. Sensitive locations, such as hospitals and airplanes, may not be available to a user with the Bluetooth function. Log onto the computer as a user with facility staff to...a standard user account? Why can't I use the Bluetooth function when I log onto my computer as a user with Bluetooth technology on airplanes? For more details, search for services also supported by the connected Bluetooth device? If the device to which you want to connect...
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The business card exchange function is not supported. Why can 't I use the Bluetooth devices when I exchange business card data with a mobile phone? n 146 N Troubleshooting Why can 't I switch users? If you switch users without logging off before switching users. Be sure to the Lock button, and Log Off. To log off your system, click Start, the arrow next to log off your system, the Bluetooth devices will not work.
The business card exchange function is not supported. Why can 't I use the Bluetooth devices when I exchange business card data with a mobile phone? n 146 N Troubleshooting Why can 't I switch users? If you switch users without logging off before switching users. Be sure to the Lock button, and Log Off. 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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...SmartWi™ Connection Utility Sony Electronics Inc. SmartWi Connection Utility allows you to easily switch between the various wireless components (wireless LAN, wireless WAN, and Bluetooth® technology connectivity) that gathers resources to configure your VAIO computer and view your computer.... For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 173). VAIO Control Center provides a centralized location that...
...SmartWi™ Connection Utility Sony Electronics Inc. SmartWi Connection Utility allows you to easily switch between the various wireless components (wireless LAN, wireless WAN, and Bluetooth® technology connectivity) that gathers resources to configure your VAIO computer and view your computer.... For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 173). VAIO Control Center provides a centralized location that...
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...and ATRAC3plus are trademarks of Sony Corporation. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of such marks by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and any use of Intel Corporation in part without notice. Sony, the Sony logo, VAIO, the VAIO logo, Memory Stick, Memory...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 ...
...and ATRAC3plus are trademarks of Sony Corporation. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of such marks by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and any use of Intel Corporation in part without notice. Sony, the Sony logo, VAIO, the VAIO logo, Memory Stick, Memory...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 ...