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n2 N Contents Before Use ...6 Documentation ...6 Ergonomic Considerations ...9 Getting Started ...11 Locating Controls and Ports...12 About the Indicator Lights ...19 Connecting a Power Source ...21 Using the Battery Pack ...22 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...27 Using Your VAIO Computer ...28 Using the Keyboard ...29 Using the Touch Pad ...31 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...32 Using the ExpressCard Module ...42 Using the Memory Stick Media ...46 Using Other Memory Cards ...52 Using the Internet...54 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...55 Using the Bluetooth Functionality ...62
n2 N Contents Before Use ...6 Documentation ...6 Ergonomic Considerations ...9 Getting Started ...11 Locating Controls and Ports...12 About the Indicator Lights ...19 Connecting a Power Source ...21 Using the Battery Pack ...22 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...27 Using Your VAIO Computer ...28 Using the Keyboard ...29 Using the Touch Pad ...31 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...32 Using the ExpressCard Module ...42 Using the Memory Stick Media ...46 Using Other Memory Cards ...52 Using the Internet...54 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...55 Using the Bluetooth Functionality ...62
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n4 N Precautions ...120 On Handling the LCD Screen ...121 On Using the Power Source ...122 On Handling Your Computer...123 On Handling Floppy Disks ...125 On Handling Discs ...126 On Using the Battery Pack...127 On Using Headphones...128 On Handling Memory Stick Media...129 On Handling the Hard Disk ...130 On Handling the Memory Card Adapter...131 Troubleshooting ...132 Computer ...134 System Security ...141 Battery...142 Internet ...144 Networking ...146 Bluetooth Technology ...149 Optical Discs ...153 Display ...157 Printing ...161 Microphone ...162 Mouse ...163 Speakers ...164
n4 N Precautions ...120 On Handling the LCD Screen ...121 On Using the Power Source ...122 On Handling Your Computer...123 On Handling Floppy Disks ...125 On Handling Discs ...126 On Using the Battery Pack...127 On Using Headphones...128 On Handling Memory Stick Media...129 On Handling the Hard Disk ...130 On Handling the Memory Card Adapter...131 Troubleshooting ...132 Computer ...134 System Security ...141 Battery...142 Internet ...144 Networking ...146 Bluetooth Technology ...149 Optical Discs ...153 Display ...157 Printing ...161 Microphone ...162 Mouse ...163 Speakers ...164
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To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Guide. n8 N Before Use ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Guide (Selected models only) - Provides information about setting up Bluetooth, wireless LAN, and wireless WAN functionalities.
To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Guide. n8 N Before Use ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Guide (Selected models only) - Provides information about setting up Bluetooth, wireless LAN, and wireless WAN functionalities.
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qa n 13 N Getting Started A Bluetooth indicator* (page 19) B WLAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 19) C WWAN (Wireless WAN) indicator* (page 19) D Num lock indicator (page 19) E Caps lock indicator (page 19) F Scroll lock indicator (page 19) G Power button H LCD screen (page 121) I Built-in microphone (monaural) J Keyboard (page 29) K Touch pad (page 31) * On selected models only. Front 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 q;
qa n 13 N Getting Started A Bluetooth indicator* (page 19) B WLAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 19) C WWAN (Wireless WAN) indicator* (page 19) D Num lock indicator (page 19) E Caps lock indicator (page 19) F Scroll lock indicator (page 19) G Power button H LCD screen (page 121) I Built-in microphone (monaural) J Keyboard (page 29) K Touch pad (page 31) * On selected models only. Front 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 q;
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... you press the Shift key while the indicator is off . Indicator Power 1 Battery e Memory Stick PRO/Duo media Optical disc drive Hard disk drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock Bluetooth technology * Wireless LAN Functions Illuminates when the power to the computer is on . Illuminates when the computer ...or written to the optical disc. Illuminates when data is equipped with all programs. Illuminates when the WIRELESS switch is set to ON and Bluetooth technology is off the indicator. Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off . Press the Caps Lock key to deactivate the numeric keypad....
... you press the Shift key while the indicator is off . Indicator Power 1 Battery e Memory Stick PRO/Duo media Optical disc drive Hard disk drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock Bluetooth technology * Wireless LAN Functions Illuminates when the power to the computer is on . Illuminates when the computer ...or written to the optical disc. Illuminates when data is equipped with all programs. Illuminates when the WIRELESS switch is set to ON and Bluetooth technology is off the indicator. Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off . Press the Caps Lock key to deactivate the numeric keypad....
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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 31) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 32) ❑ Using the ExpressCard Module (page 42) ❑ Using the Memory Stick Media (page 46) ❑ Using Other Memory Cards (page 52) ❑ Using the Internet (page 54) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 55) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Functionality (page 62) n 28 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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 31) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 32) ❑ Using the ExpressCard Module (page 42) ❑ Using the Memory Stick Media (page 46) ❑ Using Other Memory Cards (page 52) ❑ Using the Internet (page 54) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 55) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Functionality (page 62) n 28 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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... Fn + (F1): wireless switching* Fn + % (F2): speaker switch Fn + 2 (F3/F4): speaker volume Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Fn + /T (F7): display output Functions Toggles among Bluetooth, wireless LAN, and wireless WAN functionalities. Turns on and off the built-in speaker volume. To decrease the volume, press Fn+F3 and then m or... functions are not available before Windows is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is launched.
... Fn + (F1): wireless switching* Fn + % (F2): speaker switch Fn + 2 (F3/F4): speaker volume Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Fn + /T (F7): display output Functions Toggles among Bluetooth, wireless LAN, and wireless WAN functionalities. Turns on and off the built-in speaker volume. To decrease the volume, press Fn+F3 and then m or... functions are not available before Windows is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is launched.
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On models that support the Bluetooth functionality* and/or the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard*, double-click ( / ) on the left pane. You cannot select the 5 GHz bandwidth, which is used for the IEEE 802.11a standard, on ad-hoc networks. 1 Turn on -screen instructions. * See the online Specifications to display the ... option to specify the ad-hoc network settings and click Next. 6 Follow the on the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch. Select your model supports the Bluetooth functionality and/or the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard. The Wireless LAN indicator lights up. n 59 N Using Your...
On models that support the Bluetooth functionality* and/or the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard*, double-click ( / ) on the left pane. You cannot select the 5 GHz bandwidth, which is used for the IEEE 802.11a standard, on ad-hoc networks. 1 Turn on -screen instructions. * See the online Specifications to display the ... option to specify the ad-hoc network settings and click Next. 6 Follow the on the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch. Select your model supports the Bluetooth functionality and/or the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard. The Wireless LAN indicator lights up. n 59 N Using Your...
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On models that came with your model supports the Bluetooth functionality and/or the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard. n 61 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to a wireless network 1 Make sure an access point is set up . Select your desired wireless option(s) and click OK. 3...to 64 alphanumeric characters long. The Wireless LAN indicator lights up . Turning off the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch. ! See the manual that support the Bluetooth functionality* and/or the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard*, double-click ( / ) on the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch. To disconnect from a wireless ...
On models that came with your model supports the Bluetooth functionality and/or the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard. n 61 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to a wireless network 1 Make sure an access point is set up . Select your desired wireless option(s) and click OK. 3...to 64 alphanumeric characters long. The Wireless LAN indicator lights up . Turning off the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch. ! See the manual that support the Bluetooth functionality* and/or the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard*, double-click ( / ) on the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch. To disconnect from a wireless ...
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... feet (10 meters) range in open space. To connect to a Bluetooth device 1 Turn on the WIRELESS switch. 2 Double-click ( / ) on selected models only. You can transfer data between your model supports the Bluetooth functionality. n 62 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Functionality The Bluetooth functionality is available on the taskbar to display the Wireless...
... feet (10 meters) range in open space. To connect to a Bluetooth device 1 Turn on the WIRELESS switch. 2 Double-click ( / ) on selected models only. You can transfer data between your model supports the Bluetooth functionality. n 62 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Functionality The Bluetooth functionality is available on the taskbar to display the Wireless...
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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 not be certified to make sure that due to microwaves and cordless ...
... 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 not be certified to make sure that due to microwaves and cordless ...
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... the standard values. ❑ The Bluetooth functionality may not work depending on the third party devices or the software version used by various devices. n 64 N Using Your VAIO Computer ❑ The 2.4 GHz band, with which Bluetooth devices or wireless LAN devices work, ...is used by third party companies. ❑ As general characteristics of Bluetooth technology, connecting multiple Bluetooth devices to minimize the interference from other devices...
... the standard values. ❑ The Bluetooth functionality may not work depending on the third party devices or the software version used by various devices. n 64 N Using Your VAIO Computer ❑ The 2.4 GHz band, with which Bluetooth devices or wireless LAN devices work, ...is used by third party companies. ❑ As general characteristics of Bluetooth technology, connecting multiple Bluetooth devices to minimize the interference from other devices...
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n 65 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 re-enter the passkey. ✍ The passkey can be the same at both devices to communicate. The first time two Bluetooth devices communicate, a common passkey (a password...
n 65 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 re-enter the passkey. ✍ The passkey can be the same at both devices to communicate. The first time two Bluetooth devices communicate, a common passkey (a password...
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n 66 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with Another Bluetooth Device You can connect your computer 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.
n 66 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with Another Bluetooth Device You can connect your computer 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.
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For setting up the Bluetooth functionality. The Bluetooth indicator turns off the WIRELESS switch. To see the help file 1 Right-click the Bluetooth icon on the Bluetooth utility software. Stopping the Bluetooth Connection To stop the Bluetooth connection, turn off . n 67 N Using Your VAIO Computer To communicate with another Bluetooth device To communicate with another Bluetooth device, you need first to set up and using the Bluetooth functionality, see the help file on the taskbar, and select Help from the menu.
For setting up the Bluetooth functionality. The Bluetooth indicator turns off the WIRELESS switch. To see the help file 1 Right-click the Bluetooth icon on the Bluetooth utility software. Stopping the Bluetooth Connection To stop the Bluetooth connection, turn off . n 67 N Using Your VAIO Computer To communicate with another Bluetooth device To communicate with another Bluetooth device, you need first to set up and using the Bluetooth functionality, see the help file on the taskbar, and select Help from the menu.
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... OK. 8 Click Next. For details on the taskbar and select Bluetooth Settings from the menu. The headset icon appears in the Bluetooth Settings window. 9 Right-click the icon and select Connect from the menu. n 68 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Headset The Bluetooth headset (not supplied) will come in handy during a video conference...
... OK. 8 Click Next. For details on the taskbar and select Bluetooth Settings from the menu. The headset icon appears in the Bluetooth Settings window. 9 Right-click the icon and select Connect from the menu. n 68 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Headset The Bluetooth headset (not supplied) will come in handy during a video conference...
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The Bluetooth Settings window appears. 2 Right-click the headset icon and select Disconnect from the menu. n 69 N Using Your VAIO Computer To disconnect the headset from your computer 1 Right-click the Bluetooth icon on the taskbar and select Bluetooth Settings from the menu. 3 Click Yes.
The Bluetooth Settings window appears. 2 Right-click the headset icon and select Disconnect from the menu. n 69 N Using Your VAIO Computer To disconnect the headset from your computer 1 Right-click the Bluetooth icon on the taskbar and select Bluetooth Settings from the menu. 3 Click Yes.
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... in Spanish speaking Latin American countries or areas, or http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in Brazil. ❑ Computer (page 134) ❑ System Security (page 141) ❑ Battery (page 142) ❑ Internet (page 144) ❑ Networking (page 146) ❑ Bluetooth Technology (page 149) ❑ Optical Discs (page 153) ❑ Display...
... in Spanish speaking Latin American countries or areas, or http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in Brazil. ❑ Computer (page 134) ❑ System Security (page 141) ❑ Battery (page 142) ❑ Internet (page 144) ❑ Networking (page 146) ❑ Bluetooth Technology (page 149) ❑ Optical Discs (page 153) ❑ Display...
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... Options from the menu to open the Options window. What should I want to communicate? ❑ Check that the Bluetooth functionality of each other Bluetooth devices? For details on the security modes, see Communicating with Another Bluetooth Device (page 66). Return to Normal mode, then turn on the WIRELESS switch. ❑ You cannot use the...
... Options from the menu to open the Options window. What should I want to communicate? ❑ Check that the Bluetooth functionality of each other Bluetooth devices? For details on the security modes, see Communicating with Another Bluetooth Device (page 66). Return to Normal mode, then turn on the WIRELESS switch. ❑ You cannot use the...
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... be found or it may not allow connections from the menu. To enable Bluetooth device connections, follow these steps: 1 Right-click the Bluetooth icon on the taskbar. 2 Select Options from other devices. If a custom Bluetooth security level is on. The Options window appears. 3 Check if Standard or... Low is authenticated. ❑ Your computer may not 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...
... be found or it may not allow connections from the menu. To enable Bluetooth device connections, follow these steps: 1 Right-click the Bluetooth icon on the taskbar. 2 Select Options from other devices. If a custom Bluetooth security level is on. The Options window appears. 3 Check if Standard or... Low is authenticated. ❑ Your computer may not 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...