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n3 N Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...80 Using the Bluetooth Functionality ...87 Using Peripheral Devices...94 Connecting External Speakers ...95 Connecting an External Display ...96 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) ...80 Using the Bluetooth Functionality ...87 Using Peripheral Devices...94 Connecting External Speakers ...95 Connecting an External Display ...96 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...154 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...156 Internet ...159 Networking ...161 Bluetooth Technology ...164 Optical Discs ...168 Display ...173 Printing ...178 Microphone ...179
... ...141 On Updating Your Computer ...142 Troubleshooting ...143 Computer ...145 System Security ...152 Battery...154 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...156 Internet ...159 Networking ...161 Bluetooth Technology ...164 Optical Discs ...168 Display ...173 Printing ...178 Microphone ...179
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... and Help and Support. ❑ Manuals & Specifications Here you will find interesting and useful. ❑ VAIO Tutorials Sony provides guided help tutorials that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing Center, and access to wireless tutorials. ❑ Security Keep your ...; Wireless & Networking Learn about wireless connections including Bluetooth Wireless technology and Wireless LAN. Run utilities that help in the form of VAIO tutorials, an escalation page containing support and contact information, and various links to VAIO online support Web sites. ❑ Backup &...
... and Help and Support. ❑ Manuals & Specifications Here you will find interesting and useful. ❑ VAIO Tutorials Sony provides guided help tutorials that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing Center, and access to wireless tutorials. ❑ Security Keep your ...; Wireless & Networking Learn about wireless connections including Bluetooth Wireless technology and Wireless LAN. Run utilities that help in the form of VAIO tutorials, an escalation page containing support and contact information, and various links to VAIO online support Web sites. ❑ Backup &...
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M Remote sensor*1 Point the supplied remote commander to the LOCK position before moving your computer. and Duo-size Memory Stick media. N Remote sensor indicator*1 (page 21) O Built-in speakers (stereo) F SONY logo lamp*1 (page 116) G Touch pad (page 31) H Power indicator (page 21) I Battery indicator (page 21) J Hard disk drive indicator (... (page 21) Q Memory Stick slot*2 (page 71) R SD memory card slot (page 75) S WIRELESS switch (page 80) T WLAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 21) U Bluetooth indicator*1 (page 21) *1 On selected models only. *2 Your computer supports both standard-
M Remote sensor*1 Point the supplied remote commander to the LOCK position before moving your computer. and Duo-size Memory Stick media. N Remote sensor indicator*1 (page 21) O Built-in speakers (stereo) F SONY logo lamp*1 (page 116) G Touch pad (page 31) H Power indicator (page 21) I Battery indicator (page 21) J Hard disk drive indicator (... (page 21) Q Memory Stick slot*2 (page 71) R SD memory card slot (page 75) S WIRELESS switch (page 80) T WLAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 21) U Bluetooth indicator*1 (page 21) *1 On selected models only. *2 Your computer supports both standard-
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The Scr Lk key functions differently depending on the program you scroll the display. n 22 N Getting Started Indicator Scroll lock Bluetooth technology * Wireless LAN * On selected models only. Illuminates when the wireless LAN functionality is enabled. Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll lock indicator is off. Functions Press the Scr Lk key to change how you are using and does not work with all programs. Illuminates when the WIRELESS switch is set to ON and Bluetooth technology is enabled.
The Scr Lk key functions differently depending on the program you scroll the display. n 22 N Getting Started Indicator Scroll lock Bluetooth technology * Wireless LAN * On selected models only. Illuminates when the wireless LAN functionality is enabled. Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll lock indicator is off. Functions Press the Scr Lk key to change how you are using and does not work with all programs. 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 30) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 31) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 32) ❑ Using the Built-... (page 69) ❑ Using Other Memory Cards (page 75) ❑ Using the Internet (page 78) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 80) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Functionality (page 87) 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-... (page 69) ❑ Using Other Memory Cards (page 75) ❑ Using the Internet (page 78) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 80) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Functionality (page 87) n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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n 83 N Using Your VAIO Computer To communicate without an access point (ad-hoc) ! The IEEE 802.11n draft standard, using the 2.4 or 5 GHz bandwidth, is used for the IEEE 802.11a standard, on the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch. You cannot select the 5 GHz bandwidth, which is not available on ad-hoc networks. 1 Turn... status and tasks under Network and Internet. 6 Click Set up a connection or network window appears. 7 Select an option to see whether your model supports the Bluetooth functionality, the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard, and/or the IEEE 802.11n draft standard.
n 83 N Using Your VAIO Computer To communicate without an access point (ad-hoc) ! The IEEE 802.11n draft standard, using the 2.4 or 5 GHz bandwidth, is used for the IEEE 802.11a standard, on the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch. You cannot select the 5 GHz bandwidth, which is not available on ad-hoc networks. 1 Turn... status and tasks under Network and Internet. 6 Click Set up a connection or network window appears. 7 Select an option to see whether your model supports the Bluetooth functionality, the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard, and/or the IEEE 802.11n draft standard.
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The passphrase is set up to 64 characters long using numbers from 0 to 9 and letters from A to see whether your model supports the Bluetooth functionality, the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard, and/or the IEEE 802.11n draft standard. See the online specifications to F. The Wireless LAN indicator lights... that came with your desired wireless option(s) and click OK. 5 Right-click or on the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch. n 85 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to a network. 6 Select the desired access point and click Connect. ✍ For WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK authentication, you must ...
The passphrase is set up to 64 characters long using numbers from 0 to 9 and letters from A to see whether your model supports the Bluetooth functionality, the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard, and/or the IEEE 802.11n draft standard. See the online specifications to F. The Wireless LAN indicator lights... that came with your desired wireless option(s) and click OK. 5 Right-click or on the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch. n 85 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to a network. 6 Select the desired access point and click Connect. ✍ For WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK authentication, you must ...
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... You can transfer data between your model supports the Bluetooth functionality. You can establish wireless communication between these devices without cables and up to display the Wireless Device Switch window. 3 Select the Enable Bluetooth Device option. 4 Click OK. See the online ...specifications to see whether your computer and other Bluetooth devices such as another computer or a mobile phone. n 87 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Functionality The Bluetooth functionality is available on...
... You can transfer data between your model supports the Bluetooth functionality. You can establish wireless communication between these devices without cables and up to display the Wireless Device Switch window. 3 Select the Enable Bluetooth Device option. 4 Click OK. See the online ...specifications to see whether your computer and other Bluetooth devices such as another computer or a mobile phone. n 87 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Functionality The Bluetooth functionality is available on...
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n 88 N Using Your 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 ❑...; Radio frequency interference and other environmental conditions ❑ Device configuration ❑ Type of software application ❑ Type of operating system ❑ Use of the Bluetooth standard, large files may occasionally be corrupted during continuous transfer due to electromagnetic interference in the environment. ❑ All...
n 88 N Using Your 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 ❑...; Radio frequency interference and other environmental conditions ❑ Device configuration ❑ Type of software application ❑ Type of operating system ❑ Use of the Bluetooth standard, large files may occasionally be corrupted during continuous transfer due to electromagnetic interference in the environment. ❑ All...
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... to minimize the interference from other devices that use the same wave length. n 89 N 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 ...
... to minimize the interference from other devices that use the same wave length. n 89 N 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 ...
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... to be registered. With the authentication function, you choose to communicate. The first time two Bluetooth devices communicate, a common passkey (a password required for authentication) should be determined for both ends. n 90 N Using Your VAIO Computer Bluetooth Security The Bluetooth wireless technology has an authentication function, which allows you to determine with whom you can...
... to be registered. With the authentication function, you choose to communicate. The first time two Bluetooth devices communicate, a common passkey (a password required for authentication) should be determined for both ends. n 90 N Using Your VAIO Computer Bluetooth Security The Bluetooth wireless technology has an authentication function, which allows you to determine with whom you can...
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To communicate with 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. n 91 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with another Bluetooth device, you need first to a Bluetooth device such as another computer, a mobile phone, a PDA, a headset, a mouse, or a digital camera without the use of any cables. To open Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. For setting up the Bluetooth functionality.
To communicate with 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. n 91 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with another Bluetooth device, you need first to a Bluetooth device such as another computer, a mobile phone, a PDA, a headset, a mouse, or a digital camera without the use of any cables. To open Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. For setting up the Bluetooth functionality.
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Stopping Bluetooth Communications To stop Bluetooth communications Turn off the Bluetooth device that is communicating with your computer. n 92 N Using Your VAIO Computer
Stopping Bluetooth Communications To stop Bluetooth communications Turn off the Bluetooth device that is communicating with your computer. n 92 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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... found in red and green. 3 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and Bluetooth Devices. n 93 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 the...
... found in red and green. 3 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and Bluetooth Devices. n 93 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 the...
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.... 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://sony.ca/view/Computers_Bulletins.htm for customers in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish speaking Latin...areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in Brazil ❑ Computer (page 145) ❑ System Security (page 152) ❑ Battery (page 154) ❑ Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 156) ❑ Internet (page 159) ❑ Networking (page 161) ❑ Bluetooth Technology (page 164...
.... 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://sony.ca/view/Computers_Bulletins.htm for customers in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish speaking Latin...areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in Brazil ❑ Computer (page 145) ❑ System Security (page 152) ❑ Battery (page 154) ❑ Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 156) ❑ Internet (page 159) ❑ Networking (page 161) ❑ Bluetooth Technology (page 164...
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...I do if I cannot find the Bluetooth device with which I do if other Bluetooth devices? Why can't my computer discover other Bluetooth devices cannot discover my computer? ❑ Make sure both devices have the Bluetooth functionality enabled. ❑ If the Bluetooth indicator is off, turn on the ...able to communicate with your computer is in the Bluetooth Devices window or you may not be too far apart. n 164 N Troubleshooting Bluetooth Technology What should I want to communicate? ❑ Check that the Bluetooth functionality of each other device's manual for more ...
...I do if I cannot find the Bluetooth device with which I do if other Bluetooth devices? Why can't my computer discover other Bluetooth devices cannot discover my computer? ❑ Make sure both devices have the Bluetooth functionality enabled. ❑ If the Bluetooth indicator is off, turn on the ...able to communicate with your computer is in the Bluetooth Devices window or you may not be too far apart. n 164 N Troubleshooting Bluetooth Technology What should I want to communicate? ❑ Check that the Bluetooth functionality of each other device's manual for more ...
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...can be able to communicate with your computer. ❑ Check that the Bluetooth functionality of the device with which you want to communicate is authenticated. ❑ To allow other Bluetooth devices to communicate with another Bluetooth device, it may not be found or it may not be shorter ...devices, on radio wave quality, and on . Move your computer, click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, Bluetooth Devices, and the Options tab and select the Allow Bluetooth devices to connect to my computer? ❑ Make sure the other device is on the operating system or the software...
...can be able to communicate with your computer. ❑ Check that the Bluetooth functionality of the device with which you want to communicate is authenticated. ❑ To allow other Bluetooth devices to communicate with another Bluetooth device, it may not be found or it may not be shorter ...devices, on radio wave quality, and on . Move your computer, click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, Bluetooth Devices, and the Options tab and select the Allow Bluetooth devices to connect to my computer? ❑ Make sure the other device is on the operating system or the software...
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... in the environment. What should I do if my computer becomes unstable when I connect to each other. ❑ The 2.4 GHz radio frequency used by Bluetooth and wireless LAN devices is also used by other devices. Why can't I use . For more details, search for... however, communication speed and connection range may be corrupted during continuous transfer due to electromagnetic interference in use a Bluetooth audio device? n 166 N Troubleshooting Why is my Bluetooth connection slow? ❑ The data transfer speed depends on the obstacles and/or the distance between your computer ...
... in the environment. What should I do if my computer becomes unstable when I connect to each other. ❑ The 2.4 GHz radio frequency used by Bluetooth and wireless LAN devices is also used by other devices. Why can't I use . For more details, search for... however, communication speed and connection range may be corrupted during continuous transfer due to electromagnetic interference in use a Bluetooth audio device? n 166 N Troubleshooting Why is my Bluetooth connection slow? ❑ The data transfer speed depends on the obstacles and/or the distance between your computer ...
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... with a PAN? Sensitive locations, such as a user with facility staff to log off your system, the Bluetooth devices will not work successfully. Be sure to see if use of the Bluetooth functionality on use of 2.4 GHz. With Bluetooth technology, your computer. Check with administrator rights. n 167 N Troubleshooting Can I use a device with a PAN. To log...
... with a PAN? Sensitive locations, such as a user with facility staff to log off your system, the Bluetooth devices will not work successfully. Be sure to see if use of the Bluetooth functionality on use of 2.4 GHz. With Bluetooth technology, your computer. Check with administrator rights. n 167 N Troubleshooting Can I use a device with a PAN. To log...