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n3 N Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...79 Using the Bluetooth Functionality ...86 Using Peripheral Devices...93 Connecting External Speakers ...94 Connecting an External Display ...95 Selecting Display Modes...101 Using the Multiple Monitors Function ...... Microphone ...104 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...105 Connecting a Printer ...108 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...109 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...111 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...112 Setting the Password ...113 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 116 Using the Power Saving Modes ...117 Managing Power with...
n3 N Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...79 Using the Bluetooth Functionality ...86 Using Peripheral Devices...93 Connecting External Speakers ...94 Connecting an External Display ...95 Selecting Display Modes...101 Using the Multiple Monitors Function ...... Microphone ...104 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...105 Connecting a Printer ...108 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...109 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...111 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...112 Setting the Password ...113 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 116 Using the Power Saving Modes ...117 Managing Power with...
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... ...141 On Updating Your Computer ...142 Troubleshooting ...143 Computer ...145 System Security ...152 Battery...153 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...155 Internet ...158 Networking ...160 Bluetooth Technology ...163 Optical Discs ...167 Display ...171 Printing ...176 Microphone ...177
... ...141 On Updating Your Computer ...142 Troubleshooting ...143 Computer ...145 System Security ...152 Battery...153 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...155 Internet ...158 Networking ...160 Bluetooth Technology ...163 Optical Discs ...167 Display ...171 Printing ...176 Microphone ...177
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...provides a single location for information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer. To access Help and Support, click Start and ... other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your computer. ❑ VAIO Support Access interactive help in the form of VAIO tutorials,... an escalation page containing support and contact information, and various links to VAIO...to find the answers you need. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to back up and restore your operating system...
...provides a single location for information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer. To access Help and Support, click Start and ... other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your computer. ❑ VAIO Support Access interactive help in the form of VAIO tutorials,... an escalation page containing support and contact information, and various links to VAIO...to find the answers you need. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to back up and restore your operating system...
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and Duo-size Memory Stick media. *2 On selected models only. M Built-in speakers (stereo) F SONY logo lamp (page 116) G Touch pad (page 30) H Power indicator (page 20) I Battery indicator (page 20) J Hard disk drive indicator (page 20) K Memory Stick indicator (... card indicator (page 20) O Memory Stick slot*1 (page 71) P SD memory card slot (page 75) Q WIRELESS switch (page 79) R WLAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 20) S Bluetooth indicator*2 (page 20) *1 Your computer supports both standard-
and Duo-size Memory Stick media. *2 On selected models only. M Built-in speakers (stereo) F SONY logo lamp (page 116) G Touch pad (page 30) H Power indicator (page 20) I Battery indicator (page 20) J Hard disk drive indicator (page 20) K Memory Stick indicator (... card indicator (page 20) O Memory Stick slot*1 (page 71) P SD memory card slot (page 75) Q WIRELESS switch (page 79) R WLAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 20) S Bluetooth indicator*2 (page 20) *1 Your computer supports both standard-
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Illuminates when the wireless LAN functionality is enabled. n 21 N Getting Started Indicator Bluetooth technology * Wireless LAN * On selected models only. Functions Illuminates when the WIRELESS switch is set to ON and Bluetooth technology is enabled.
Illuminates when the wireless LAN functionality is enabled. n 21 N Getting Started Indicator Bluetooth technology * Wireless LAN * On selected models only. Functions Illuminates when the WIRELESS switch is set to ON and Bluetooth technology is enabled.
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... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 29) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 30) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 31) ❑ Using the Built-... (page 69) ❑ Using Other Memory Cards (page 75) ❑ Using the Internet (page 78) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 79) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Functionality (page 86) n 28 N Using Your VAIO Computer
... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 29) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 30) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 31) ❑ Using the Built-... (page 69) ❑ Using Other Memory Cards (page 75) ❑ Using the Internet (page 78) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 79) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Functionality (page 86) n 28 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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... and click Next. 8 Follow the on-screen instructions. ✍ See the online Specifications to display the Wireless Device Switch window. 3 Select your model supports the Bluetooth functionality, the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard, and/or the draft form of the IEEE 802.11n standard. n 82 N Using Your...
... and click Next. 8 Follow the on-screen instructions. ✍ See the online Specifications to display the Wireless Device Switch window. 3 Select your model supports the Bluetooth functionality, the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard, and/or the draft form of the IEEE 802.11n standard. n 82 N Using Your...
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... the online Specifications to display the Wireless Device Switch window. 4 Select your model supports the Bluetooth functionality, the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard, and/or the draft form of the IEEE 802.11n standard. n 84 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to a wireless network 1 Make sure an access point is set up . 3 Double...
... the online Specifications to display the Wireless Device Switch window. 4 Select your model supports the Bluetooth functionality, the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard, and/or the draft form of the IEEE 802.11n standard. n 84 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to a wireless network 1 Make sure an access point is set up . 3 Double...
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n 86 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Functionality The Bluetooth functionality is available on the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window. 3 Select the Enable Bluetooth Device option. 4 Click OK. You can transfer data between your model supports the Bluetooth functionality. To start Bluetooth communications 1 Turn on the WIRELESS switch. 2 Double-click ( ... open space. You can establish wireless communication between these devices without cables and up to see whether your computer and other Bluetooth devices such as another computer or a mobile phone.
n 86 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Functionality The Bluetooth functionality is available on the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window. 3 Select the Enable Bluetooth Device option. 4 Click OK. You can transfer data between your model supports the Bluetooth functionality. To start Bluetooth communications 1 Turn on the WIRELESS switch. 2 Double-click ( ... open space. You can establish wireless communication between these devices without cables and up to see whether your computer and other Bluetooth devices such as another computer or a mobile phone.
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...VAIO Computer Notes on using the Bluetooth functionality ❑ The data transfer rate varies, depending on the following conditions: ❑ Obstacles, such as walls, located between devices ❑ Distance between devices ❑ Material used in all situations. ❑ As general characteristics of Bluetooth... technology, video and audio may go out of the Bluetooth standard, large files may occasionally be corrupted during continuous transfer due to electromagnetic interference from...
...VAIO Computer Notes on using the Bluetooth functionality ❑ The data transfer rate varies, depending on the following conditions: ❑ Obstacles, such as walls, located between devices ❑ Distance between devices ❑ Material used in all situations. ❑ As general characteristics of Bluetooth... technology, video and audio may go out of the Bluetooth standard, large files may occasionally be corrupted during continuous transfer due to electromagnetic interference from...
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... Using Your VAIO Computer ❑ The 2.4 GHz band, with which Bluetooth devices or wireless LAN devices work depending on the third party devices or the software version used by third party companies. ❑ As general characteristics of Bluetooth technology, connecting multiple Bluetooth devices to... minimize the interference from other devices that use of the devices. Simultaneous use the same wave length. Bluetooth devices use the technology to your computer may ...
... Using Your VAIO Computer ❑ The 2.4 GHz band, with which Bluetooth devices or wireless LAN devices work depending on the third party devices or the software version used by third party companies. ❑ As general characteristics of Bluetooth technology, connecting multiple Bluetooth devices to... minimize the interference from other devices that use of the devices. Simultaneous use the same wave length. Bluetooth devices use the technology to your computer may ...
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... devices, such as a mouse, no need to re-enter the passkey. ✍ The passkey can be entered. The first time two Bluetooth devices communicate, a common passkey (a password required for authentication) should be determined for both devices to be the same at both ends. n 89... N Using Your VAIO Computer Bluetooth Security The Bluetooth wireless technology has an authentication function, which allows you to determine with whom you can avoid any anonymous Bluetooth device to access your computer. With the authentication function, you choose to ...
... devices, such as a mouse, no need to re-enter the passkey. ✍ The passkey can be entered. The first time two Bluetooth devices communicate, a common passkey (a password required for authentication) should be determined for both devices to be the same at both ends. n 89... N Using Your VAIO Computer Bluetooth Security The Bluetooth wireless technology has an authentication function, which allows you to determine with whom you can avoid any anonymous Bluetooth device to access your computer. With the authentication function, you choose to ...
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n 90 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with another Bluetooth device, you need first to a Bluetooth device such as another Bluetooth device To communicate with Another Bluetooth Device You can connect your computer to set up and using the Bluetooth functionality, search for Bluetooth information using Windows Help and Support. To open Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. For setting up the Bluetooth functionality. To communicate with another computer, a mobile phone, a PDA, a headset, a mouse, or a digital camera without the use of any cables.
n 90 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with another Bluetooth device, you need first to a Bluetooth device such as another Bluetooth device To communicate with Another Bluetooth Device You can connect your computer to set up and using the Bluetooth functionality, search for Bluetooth information using Windows Help and Support. To open Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. For setting up the Bluetooth functionality. To communicate with another computer, a mobile phone, a PDA, a headset, a mouse, or a digital camera without the use of any cables.
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Stopping Bluetooth Communications To stop Bluetooth communications Turn off the Bluetooth device that is communicating with your computer. n 91 N Using Your VAIO Computer
Stopping Bluetooth Communications To stop Bluetooth communications Turn off the Bluetooth device that is communicating with your computer. n 91 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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...check box and click Next. The Add Bluetooth Device Wizard window appears. 5 Click to select the My device is set up and ready to turn on using instant messaging software. n 92 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Headset The Bluetooth headset (not supplied) will come in handy... during a video conference over the Internet using the Bluetooth headset, see the manual that came with your computer 1 Press and hold...
...check box and click Next. The Add Bluetooth Device Wizard window appears. 5 Click to select the My device is set up and ready to turn on using instant messaging software. n 92 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Headset The Bluetooth headset (not supplied) will come in handy... during a video conference over the Internet using the Bluetooth headset, see the manual that came with your computer 1 Press and hold...
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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 145) ❑ System Security (page 152) ❑ Battery (page 153) ❑ Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 155) ❑ Internet (page 158) ❑ Networking (page 160) ❑ Bluetooth Technology (page 163...
...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 145) ❑ System Security (page 152) ❑ Battery (page 153) ❑ Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 155) ❑ Internet (page 158) ❑ Networking (page 160) ❑ Bluetooth Technology (page 163...
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...device with the device. See the other device's manual for more information. ❑ If the device with which I do if I cannot find the Bluetooth device with which you want to communicate is also connected to other devices, it may be able to communicate with your computer. ❑ To allow... other Bluetooth devices to communicate with your computer is on the WIRELESS switch. ❑ Your computer and the device may not be too far apart. ...
...device with the device. See the other device's manual for more information. ❑ If the device with which I do if I cannot find the Bluetooth device with which you want to communicate is also connected to other devices, it may be able to communicate with your computer. ❑ To allow... other Bluetooth devices to communicate with your computer is on the WIRELESS switch. ❑ Your computer and the device may not be too far apart. ...
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...; Make sure the other device is on the operating system or the software in use. Move your computer. ❑ Check that the Bluetooth functionality of the device 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... to connect to this computer check box. ❑ The data transfer distance can be able to communicate with your computer and Bluetooth devices closer to each other. ❑ If the device with which you want to communicate is already communicating with which you want to communicate is...
...; Make sure the other device is on the operating system or the software in use. Move your computer. ❑ Check that the Bluetooth functionality of the device 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... to connect to this computer check box. ❑ The data transfer distance can be able to communicate with your computer and Bluetooth devices closer to each other. ❑ If the device with which you want to communicate is already communicating with which you want to communicate is...
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.... Interference from other devices may become unstable if you listen to playback audio from the environment. See the help file for Bluetooth information using the same wavelength, however, communication speed and connection range may occasionally be reduced. Why can't I use . ... Help and Support. For more details, search for detailed information on the operating system or the software in use a Bluetooth audio device? Bluetooth devices incorporate technology that due to service supported by distance and obstructions. What should I do if my computer becomes unstable...
.... Interference from other devices may become unstable if you listen to playback audio from the environment. See the help file for Bluetooth information using the same wavelength, however, communication speed and connection range may occasionally be reduced. Why can't I use . ... Help and Support. For more details, search for detailed information on the operating system or the software in use a Bluetooth audio device? Bluetooth devices incorporate technology that due to service supported by distance and obstructions. What should I do if my computer becomes unstable...
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... account on use a device with a cellular phone? If you cannot establish a connection from your computer. Why can 't I use the Bluetooth functionality when I log onto my computer as hospitals and airplanes, may not be available to a user with administrator rights. If the device... a user without logging off before switching a user. Why can 't I exchange business card data with Bluetooth technology on the computer is not supported. With Bluetooth technology, your system, the Bluetooth devices will not work successfully. Why can 't I connect to the Lock button, and Log Off. ...
... account on use a device with a cellular phone? If you cannot establish a connection from your computer. Why can 't I use the Bluetooth functionality when I log onto my computer as hospitals and airplanes, may not be available to a user with administrator rights. If the device... a user without logging off before switching a user. Why can 't I exchange business card data with Bluetooth technology on the computer is not supported. With Bluetooth technology, your system, the Bluetooth devices will not work successfully. Why can 't I connect to the Lock button, and Log Off. ...