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...Lights 18 Connecting a Power Source 19 Using the Battery Pack 20 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 28 Updating Your Computer 29 Using Your VAIO Computer 30 Using the Keyboard 31 Using the Touch Pad 32 Using Special-function Buttons 33 Using the Built-in Camera 34 Using ...42 Using Other Modules / Memory Cards 47 Using the Internet 53 Using the Network (LAN 55 Using the Wireless LAN 56 Using the Bluetooth Function 60 Using Peripheral Devices 65 Connecting External Speakers or Headphones ..........66 Connecting an External Display 67 Selecting Display Modes 74 Using the Multiple...
...Lights 18 Connecting a Power Source 19 Using the Battery Pack 20 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 28 Updating Your Computer 29 Using Your VAIO Computer 30 Using the Keyboard 31 Using the Touch Pad 32 Using Special-function Buttons 33 Using the Built-in Camera 34 Using ...42 Using Other Modules / Memory Cards 47 Using the Internet 53 Using the Network (LAN 55 Using the Wireless LAN 56 Using the Bluetooth Function 60 Using Peripheral Devices 65 Connecting External Speakers or Headphones ..........66 Connecting an External Display 67 Selecting Display Modes 74 Using the Multiple...
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... 116 Handling the Built-in Storage Device 117 Troubleshooting 118 Computer 120 System Security 128 Battery 129 Built-in Camera 131 Internet 133 Networking 135 Bluetooth Technology 138 Optical Discs 142 Display 146 Printing 151 Microphone 152 Speakers 153 Touch Pad 154 Keyboard 155 Floppy Disks 156 Audio/Video 157 Memory...
... 116 Handling the Built-in Storage Device 117 Troubleshooting 118 Computer 120 System Security 128 Battery 129 Built-in Camera 131 Internet 133 Networking 135 Bluetooth Technology 138 Optical Discs 142 Display 146 Printing 151 Microphone 152 Speakers 153 Touch Pad 154 Keyboard 155 Floppy Disks 156 Audio/Video 157 Memory...
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... on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. May be able to find out about setting up Bluetooth®, wireless LAN, GPS, and wireless WAN functions. To access this on your computer. Before Use > Finding More about Your...
... on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. May be able to find out about setting up Bluetooth®, wireless LAN, GPS, and wireless WAN functions. To access this on your computer. Before Use > Finding More about Your...
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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 Special-function Buttons (page 33) ❑ Using the Built-... (page 47) ❑ Using the Internet (page 53) ❑ Using the Network (LAN) (page 55) ❑ Using the Wireless LAN (page 56) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Function (page 60) n 30 N
... 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 Special-function Buttons (page 33) ❑ Using the Built-... (page 47) ❑ Using the Internet (page 53) ❑ Using the Network (LAN) (page 55) ❑ Using the Wireless LAN (page 56) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Function (page 60) n 30 N
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...to set up to find out about the configuration of up the Bluetooth function. ! Features and options in an open area. To use the Bluetooth function To use the Bluetooth function. Be sure to turn on -screen guide: 1 Click ...Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. ❑ On models without cables at a range of your computer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Bluetooth Function n 60 N Using the Bluetooth Function The Bluetooth...
...to set up to find out about the configuration of up the Bluetooth function. ! Features and options in an open area. To use the Bluetooth function To use the Bluetooth function. Be sure to turn on -screen guide: 1 Click ...Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. ❑ On models without cables at a range of your computer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Bluetooth Function n 60 N Using the Bluetooth Function The Bluetooth...
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... speeds and distances than the standard values. This is a frequent occurrence with Bluetooth technology and is used in walls ❑ Proximity to minimize the interference from a connected Bluetooth device. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Bluetooth Function n 61 N Notes on using the Bluetooth function ❑ The data transfer rate varies, depending on your computer with...
... speeds and distances than the standard values. This is a frequent occurrence with Bluetooth technology and is used in walls ❑ Proximity to minimize the interference from a connected Bluetooth device. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Bluetooth Function n 61 N Notes on using the Bluetooth function ❑ The data transfer rate varies, depending on your computer with...
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This is normal with other devices, depending on the manufacturer or the software version employed by the manufacturer. ❑ Connecting multiple Bluetooth devices to your computer may not work with Bluetooth technology and is not a malfunction. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Bluetooth Function n 62 N ❑ The Bluetooth function may cause channel congestion, resulting in poor performance of the devices.
This is normal with other devices, depending on the manufacturer or the software version employed by the manufacturer. ❑ Connecting multiple Bluetooth devices to your computer may not work with Bluetooth technology and is not a malfunction. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Bluetooth Function n 62 N ❑ The Bluetooth function may cause channel congestion, resulting in poor performance of the devices.
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... be different each time, but must be the same at both devices to be registered. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Bluetooth Function n 63 N 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. With the authentication function, you choose to re-enter the passkey. ✍ The passkey can be determined for both ends. The first time two Bluetooth devices communicate, a common passkey (a password...
... be different each time, but must be the same at both devices to be registered. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Bluetooth Function n 63 N 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. With the authentication function, you choose to re-enter the passkey. ✍ The passkey can be determined for both ends. The first time two Bluetooth devices communicate, a common passkey (a password...
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For setting up the Bluetooth function. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Bluetooth Function n 64 N Communicating with another Bluetooth device, you first need to set up and using the Bluetooth function, search for Bluetooth information using Windows Help and Support. ! Be sure to a Bluetooth device such as another Bluetooth device To communicate with Another Bluetooth Device You can connect your...
For setting up the Bluetooth function. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Bluetooth Function n 64 N Communicating with another Bluetooth device, you first need to set up and using the Bluetooth function, search for Bluetooth information using Windows Help and Support. ! Be sure to a Bluetooth device such as another Bluetooth device To communicate with Another Bluetooth Device You can connect your...
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... on your VAIO computer. Try these suggestions before visiting the Sony online support web site at the following URLs: ❑ For customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ❑ For customers in Canada http://www.sony.ca/support/... ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/LA/ ❑ For customers in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ Features and options in Camera (page 131) ❑ Internet (page 133) ❑ Networking (page 135) ❑ Bluetooth...
... on your VAIO computer. Try these suggestions before visiting the Sony online support web site at the following URLs: ❑ For customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ❑ For customers in Canada http://www.sony.ca/support/... ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/LA/ ❑ For customers in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ Features and options in Camera (page 131) ❑ Internet (page 133) ❑ Networking (page 135) ❑ Bluetooth...
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... switch. ❑ You cannot use the Bluetooth function when your computer is in a power saving mode. Troubleshooting > Bluetooth Technology n 138 N Bluetooth Technology What should I do if other Bluetooth devices cannot find my computer? ❑ Make sure both devices have the Bluetooth function enabled. ❑ If the WIRELESS... computer and the device may not be too far apart. Bring the computer back to Normal mode, then turn on . Wireless Bluetooth technology works best when the devices are within 33 feet (10 meters) of the device you want to communicate with is already ...
... switch. ❑ You cannot use the Bluetooth function when your computer is in a power saving mode. Troubleshooting > Bluetooth Technology n 138 N Bluetooth Technology What should I do if other Bluetooth devices cannot find my computer? ❑ Make sure both devices have the Bluetooth function enabled. ❑ If the WIRELESS... computer and the device may not be too far apart. Bring the computer back to Normal mode, then turn on . Wireless Bluetooth technology works best when the devices are within 33 feet (10 meters) of the device you want to communicate with is already ...
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... two devices, on the radio wave quality, and on the operating system or the software in use . Troubleshooting > Bluetooth Technology n 139 N What should I do if other Bluetooth devices cannot connect to my computer? ❑ Check the suggestions in What should I do if I cannot find the...may be shorter than 33 feet (10 meters) depending on existing obstacles between your computer and Bluetooth devices closer to each other. ❑ The 2.4 GHz radio frequency used by Bluetooth and wireless LAN devices is also used by distance and obstructions. Interference from other devices. Why ...
... two devices, on the radio wave quality, and on the operating system or the software in use . Troubleshooting > Bluetooth Technology n 139 N What should I do if other Bluetooth devices cannot connect to my computer? ❑ Check the suggestions in What should I do if I cannot find the...may be shorter than 33 feet (10 meters) depending on existing obstacles between your computer and Bluetooth devices closer to each other. ❑ The 2.4 GHz radio frequency used by Bluetooth and wireless LAN devices is also used by distance and obstructions. Interference from other devices. Why ...
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...may not be available to log off your computer. Check with the Bluetooth function. Why can 't I use the services supported by the computer with facility staff to see if use of the Bluetooth function on use of 2.4 GHz. For more details, search for ...Help and Support. If you switch users without logging off before switching users. Troubleshooting > Bluetooth Technology n 140 N Why can 't I use the Bluetooth devices when I switch users? Connection is permitted. Can I use the Bluetooth function when I use a device with a standard user account on airplanes? Log onto ...
...may not be available to log off your computer. Check with the Bluetooth function. Why can 't I use the services supported by the computer with facility staff to see if use of the Bluetooth function on use of 2.4 GHz. For more details, search for ...Help and Support. If you switch users without logging off before switching users. Troubleshooting > Bluetooth Technology n 140 N Why can 't I use the Bluetooth devices when I switch users? Connection is permitted. Can I use the Bluetooth function when I use a device with a standard user account on airplanes? Log onto ...
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Check the SCMS-T settings. Troubleshooting > Bluetooth Technology n 141 N Why can't I do not hear sound from my headphones or audio/video controller? The business card exchange function is not supported. What should I ... cancel the Connect to connect the device using the Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP). Follow these steps: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and Bluetooth Devices. 2 Right-click the icon for the device that you need to a device only if it supports SCMS-T content protection check box under SCMS-T Settings.
Check the SCMS-T settings. Troubleshooting > Bluetooth Technology n 141 N Why can't I do not hear sound from my headphones or audio/video controller? The business card exchange function is not supported. What should I ... cancel the Connect to connect the device using the Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP). Follow these steps: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and Bluetooth Devices. 2 Right-click the icon for the device that you need to a device only if it supports SCMS-T content protection check box under SCMS-T Settings.
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... their respective owners. MultiMediaCard is under license. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of MultiMediaCard Association. Trademarks > n 162 N Trademarks © 2009 Sony Electronics Inc. Reproduction in whole or in the United States and/or other countries. Sony, the Sony logo, VAIO, the VAIO logo, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Duo, MagicGate, OpenMG...
... their respective owners. MultiMediaCard is under license. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of MultiMediaCard Association. Trademarks > n 162 N Trademarks © 2009 Sony Electronics Inc. Reproduction in whole or in the United States and/or other countries. Sony, the Sony logo, VAIO, the VAIO logo, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Duo, MagicGate, OpenMG...