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... and Ports...14 About the Indicator Lights ...21 Connecting a Power Source ...22 Using the Battery Pack ...23 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...30 Using Your VAIO Computer ...31 Using the Keyboard ...32 Using the Touch Pad ...33 Using the Switch Function ...34 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...35 Using... Optical Disc Drive ...38 Using the ExpressCard Module ...47 Using the Memory Stick ...50 Using the SD Memory Card ...56 Using the Internet...59 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...60 Using the Bluetooth Function ...63
... and Ports...14 About the Indicator Lights ...21 Connecting a Power Source ...22 Using the Battery Pack ...23 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...30 Using Your VAIO Computer ...31 Using the Keyboard ...32 Using the Touch Pad ...33 Using the Switch Function ...34 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...35 Using... Optical Disc Drive ...38 Using the ExpressCard Module ...47 Using the Memory Stick ...50 Using the SD Memory Card ...56 Using the Internet...59 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...60 Using the Bluetooth Function ...63
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...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 specifications to find out whether your entire hard disk drive to the... drivers, and drive partition(s) or your model supports the function. To access this on selected models only. Provides information about setting up Bluetooth* and wireless LAN functions. n9 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide -
...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 specifications to find out whether your entire hard disk drive to the... drivers, and drive partition(s) or your model supports the function. To access this on selected models only. Provides information about setting up Bluetooth* and wireless LAN functions. n9 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide -
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.... ❑ Get started with my VAIO Get help 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 access and provides ...a single location for general information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Choose from...
.... ❑ Get started with my VAIO Get help 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 access and provides ...a single location for general information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Choose from...
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and Duo-size Memory Stick. Front n 15 N Getting Started A Built-in MOTION EYE camera*1 (page 35) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator*1 (page 21) C Built-in microphone (monaural)*1 D LCD screen (page 147) E Built-in speakers (stereo) F Keyboard (page 32) G Touch pad (page 33) H Fingerprint sensor*1 (page 111) I WIRELESS switch (page 60) J WIRELESS indicator (page 21) K Memory Stick slot*2 (page 50) L Media Access indicator (page 21) M SD memory card slot (page 56) *1 On selected models only. *2 Your computer supports both standard-
and Duo-size Memory Stick. Front n 15 N Getting Started A Built-in MOTION EYE camera*1 (page 35) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator*1 (page 21) C Built-in microphone (monaural)*1 D LCD screen (page 147) E Built-in speakers (stereo) F Keyboard (page 32) G Touch pad (page 33) H Fingerprint sensor*1 (page 111) I WIRELESS switch (page 60) J WIRELESS indicator (page 21) K Memory Stick slot*2 (page 50) L Media Access indicator (page 21) M SD memory card slot (page 56) *1 On selected models only. *2 Your computer supports both standard-
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...Indicator Power 1 Charge Media Access Built-in MOTION EYE camera* Optical disc drive Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock WIRELESS * On selected models only. Illuminates while the drive is reading or writing data. n 21 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 or ...
...Indicator Power 1 Charge Media Access Built-in MOTION EYE camera* Optical disc drive Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock WIRELESS * On selected models only. Illuminates while the drive is reading or writing data. n 21 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 or ...
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... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 32) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 33) ❑ Using the Switch Function (page 34) ❑ Using the Built-... (page 47) ❑ Using the Memory Stick (page 50) ❑ Using the SD Memory Card (page 56) ❑ Using the Internet (page 59) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 60) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Function (page 63) n 31 N Using Your...
... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 32) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 33) ❑ Using the Switch Function (page 34) ❑ Using the Built-... (page 47) ❑ Using the Memory Stick (page 50) ❑ Using the SD Memory Card (page 56) ❑ Using the Internet (page 59) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 60) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Function (page 63) n 31 N Using Your...
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... Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. ! n 60 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 mobility and roaming. This eliminates the need...or 5 GHz bandwidth, is not available on ad-hoc networks. You can communicate through a wireless (radio) connection. To use the wireless LAN function You need to create a full infrastructure network. The Sony WLAN supports all your digital devices with the SmartWi Connection Utility.
... Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. ! n 60 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 mobility and roaming. This eliminates the need...or 5 GHz bandwidth, is not available on ad-hoc networks. You can communicate through a wireless (radio) connection. To use the wireless LAN function You need to create a full infrastructure network. The Sony WLAN supports all your digital devices with the SmartWi Connection Utility.
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... all versions of channels). The IEEE 802.11b/g standard is also used technology. The 2.4 GHz bandwidth used by wireless LAN compatible devices is a wireless LAN standard, using the 2.4 or 5 GHz bandwidth. The standard includes the encryption methods: Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP... -end encryption, virtual private networks, and authentication. n 61 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ In some countries, using WLAN products may cause lower communication speed, narrower communication range, or broken wireless connections. limited number of 802.11 devices, including 802.11b, 802.11a,...
... all versions of channels). The IEEE 802.11b/g standard is also used technology. The 2.4 GHz bandwidth used by wireless LAN compatible devices is a wireless LAN standard, using the 2.4 or 5 GHz bandwidth. The standard includes the encryption methods: Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP... -end encryption, virtual private networks, and authentication. n 61 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ In some countries, using WLAN products may cause lower communication speed, narrower communication range, or broken wireless connections. limited number of 802.11 devices, including 802.11b, 802.11a,...
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...speed due to ensure communications with IEEE 802.11b products. Deploying IEEE 802.11b and IEEE 802.11g products on the same wireless network may not be cut off depending on the radio conditions. Taking this into consideration, the IEEE 802.11g products are designed...varies depending on the actual distance between communication devices, existence of such walls, and the software in use . n 62 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 ...
...speed due to ensure communications with IEEE 802.11b products. Deploying IEEE 802.11b and IEEE 802.11g products on the same wireless network may not be cut off depending on the radio conditions. Taking this into consideration, the IEEE 802.11g products are designed...varies depending on the actual distance between communication devices, existence of such walls, and the software in use . n 62 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 ...
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..., All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. ! See the SmartWi Connection Utility Help for more information. To access this on the WIRELESS switch before starting the SmartWi Connection Utility. Be sure to 33 feet (10 meters) in an open area. n 63 N Using Your... VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Function The Bluetooth function is available on selected models only. To use the Bluetooth function You need to find out whether ...
..., All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. ! See the SmartWi Connection Utility Help for more information. To access this on the WIRELESS switch before starting the SmartWi Connection Utility. Be sure to 33 feet (10 meters) in an open area. n 63 N Using Your... VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Function The Bluetooth function is available on selected models only. To use the Bluetooth function You need to find out whether ...
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... not be synchronized if you play videos on your computer with Bluetooth technology and is not a malfunction. n 64 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on using the Bluetooth function ❑ The data transfer rate varies, depending on the following conditions: ❑ Obstacles, ... 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 the Bluetooth standard and electromagnetic interference in all situations...
... not be synchronized if you play videos on your computer with Bluetooth technology and is not a malfunction. n 64 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on using the Bluetooth function ❑ The data transfer rate varies, depending on the following conditions: ❑ Obstacles, ... 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 the Bluetooth standard and electromagnetic interference in all situations...
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This is normal with which Bluetooth devices or wireless LAN devices work with other devices that use of the devices. Bluetooth devices use the technology to your computer may cause bandwidth congestion, resulting in ... Bluetooth function may cause radio interference and result in poor performance of the Bluetooth function and wireless communication devices, however, may not work , is not a malfunction. Simultaneous use the same wave length. n 65 N Using Your VAIO Computer ❑ The 2.4 GHz band, with Bluetooth technology and is used by the manufacturer. ❑ Connecting...
This is normal with which Bluetooth devices or wireless LAN devices work with other devices that use of the devices. Bluetooth devices use the technology to your computer may cause bandwidth congestion, resulting in ... Bluetooth function may cause radio interference and result in poor performance of the Bluetooth function and wireless communication devices, however, may not work , is not a malfunction. Simultaneous use the same wave length. n 65 N Using Your VAIO Computer ❑ The 2.4 GHz band, with Bluetooth technology and is used by the manufacturer. ❑ Connecting...
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..., such as a mouse, no need to re-enter the passkey. ✍ The passkey can be different each time, but must be registered. n 66 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.
..., such as a mouse, no need to re-enter the passkey. ✍ The passkey can be different each time, but must be registered. n 66 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.
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... status and tasks under the current power plan. 3 Click Change advanced power settings. 4 Select the Advanced settings tab. 5 Double-click Wireless Adapter Settings and Power Saving Mode. 6 Select Maximum Performance from obstructions or closer to any other option may result in a communication failure.... on the taskbar and select Power Options. 2 Click Change plan settings under Network and Internet. 3 Click Connect to a network to a wireless LAN access point? ❑ Connection capability is selected for On battery and Plugged in. n 177 N Troubleshooting Networking What should I do ...
... status and tasks under the current power plan. 3 Click Change advanced power settings. 4 Select the Advanced settings tab. 5 Double-click Wireless Adapter Settings and Power Saving Mode. 6 Select Maximum Performance from obstructions or closer to any other option may result in a communication failure.... on the taskbar and select Power Options. 2 Click Change plan settings under Network and Internet. 3 Click Connect to a network to a wireless LAN access point? ❑ Connection capability is selected for On battery and Plugged in. n 177 N Troubleshooting Networking What should I do ...
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...a communication failure. To maximize the data transfer speed, move your computer away from obstacles or closer to any other option may be 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... other devices are using . ❑ Make sure your access point for more information. ❑ Make sure Maximum Performance is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in the Power Options window. See the manual that came with your access point for more information. ❑ Make sure your...
...a communication failure. To maximize the data transfer speed, move your computer away from obstacles or closer to any other option may be 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... other devices are using . ❑ Make sure your access point for more information. ❑ Make sure Maximum Performance is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in the Power Options window. See the manual that came with your access point for more information. ❑ Make sure your...
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...; Change the access point channel. You can either 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. Follow the steps in the manual that came with...point, data transfer interruptions may lose a peer-to-peer network connection if the encryption key is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in a communication failure. What are using a wireless LAN access point, see connectivity information contained in What should I change the encryption key? n 179 N...
...; Change the access point channel. You can either 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. Follow the steps in the manual that came with...point, data transfer interruptions may lose a peer-to-peer network connection if the encryption key is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in a communication failure. What are using a wireless LAN access point, see connectivity information contained in What should I change the encryption key? n 179 N...
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... 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 unlit, turn on . If the connected device is already communicating with another Bluetooth device, it may not be found or it may...10065; If the device you may not appear in the Bluetooth Devices window or you want to communicate with is in a power saving mode. Wireless Bluetooth technology works best when the devices are within 33 feet (10 meters) of the device you want to communicate with is also connected to...
... 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 unlit, turn on . If the connected device is already communicating with another Bluetooth device, it may not be found or it may...10065; If the device you may not appear in the Bluetooth Devices window or you want to communicate with is in a power saving mode. Wireless Bluetooth technology works best when the devices are within 33 feet (10 meters) of the device you want to communicate with is also connected to...
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... each other devices. You may also stop communications altogether. ❑ Connection capability is affected by other . ❑ The 2.4 GHz radio frequency used by Bluetooth and wireless LAN devices is also used by distance and obstructions. What should I do if my computer becomes unstable when I use .
... each other devices. You may also stop communications altogether. ❑ Connection capability is affected by other . ❑ The 2.4 GHz radio frequency used by Bluetooth and wireless LAN devices is also used by distance and obstructions. What should I do if my computer becomes unstable when I use .
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...For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 213). n 220 N Support Options SmartWi™ Connection Utility Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO Edit Component provides enhanced editing functionality when using Adobe® Premiere® Pro or Adobe Premiere Elements on your computer's ...configuration and specifications. 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...
...For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 213). n 220 N Support Options SmartWi™ Connection Utility Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO Edit Component provides enhanced editing functionality when using Adobe® Premiere® Pro or Adobe Premiere Elements on your computer's ...configuration and specifications. 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...
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...; plus brings multimedia to your network, enabling you to other compatible VAIO computers on your VAIO® computers. VAIO® Mode Switch Sony Electronics Inc. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 213). For contacts about the ... make them available to share music, video, and still image files between your wired or wireless network. n 221 N Support Options VAIO® Hardware Diagnostic Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO Media plus Sony Electronics Inc. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 213). For contacts...
...; plus brings multimedia to your network, enabling you to other compatible VAIO computers on your VAIO® computers. VAIO® Mode Switch Sony Electronics Inc. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 213). For contacts about the ... make them available to share music, video, and still image files between your wired or wireless network. n 221 N Support Options VAIO® Hardware Diagnostic Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO Media plus Sony Electronics Inc. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 213). For contacts...