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... and Ports...14 About the Indicator Lights ...20 Connecting a Power Source ...22 Using the Battery Pack ...23 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...28 Using Your VAIO Computer ...29 Using the Keyboard ...30 Using the Touch Pad ...31 Using Special-function Buttons ...32 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...34 Using... Optical Disc Drive ...37 Using the ExpressCard Module ...46 Using the Memory Stick Media ...50 Using Other Memory Cards ...56 Using the Internet...59 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...60 Using the Bluetooth Functionality ...67
... and Ports...14 About the Indicator Lights ...20 Connecting a Power Source ...22 Using the Battery Pack ...23 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...28 Using Your VAIO Computer ...29 Using the Keyboard ...30 Using the Touch Pad ...31 Using Special-function Buttons ...32 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...34 Using... Optical Disc Drive ...37 Using the ExpressCard Module ...46 Using the Memory Stick Media ...50 Using Other Memory Cards ...56 Using the Internet...59 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...60 Using the Bluetooth Functionality ...67
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...screen User Guide, warranty information, other Internet sites you might 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 back up and restore your ...operating system, system software, and your personal data. ❑ Wireless & Networking Learn about wireless connections including Bluetooth Wireless technology and Wireless...
...screen User Guide, warranty information, other Internet sites you might 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 back up and restore your ...operating system, system software, and your personal data. ❑ Wireless & Networking Learn about wireless connections including Bluetooth Wireless technology and Wireless...
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...) L Power indicator (page 20) M Battery indicator (page 20) N Hard disk drive indicator (page 20) O Memory Stick indicator (page 20) P SD memory card indicator (page 20) Q WIRELESS (Wireless LAN/Bluetooth functionality*) indicator (page 20) * On selected models only.
...) L Power indicator (page 20) M Battery indicator (page 20) N Hard disk drive indicator (page 20) O Memory Stick indicator (page 20) P SD memory card indicator (page 20) Q WIRELESS (Wireless LAN/Bluetooth functionality*) indicator (page 20) * On selected models only.
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speeds. *2 On selected models only. Left n 17 N Getting Started A Security slot B Air vent C Monitor (VGA) port (page 76) D S VIDEO OUT port (page 78) E Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports*1 (page 84) F i.LINK (IEEE 1394) S400 port (page 88) G Microphone jack (page 83) H Headphones jack (page 75) I WIRELESS (Wireless LAN/Bluetooth functionality*2) switch (page 60) *1 Support high-/full-/low-
speeds. *2 On selected models only. Left n 17 N Getting Started A Security slot B Air vent C Monitor (VGA) port (page 76) D S VIDEO OUT port (page 78) E Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports*1 (page 84) F i.LINK (IEEE 1394) S400 port (page 88) G Microphone jack (page 83) H Headphones jack (page 75) I WIRELESS (Wireless LAN/Bluetooth functionality*2) switch (page 60) *1 Support high-/full-/low-
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n 21 N Getting Started Indicator WIRELESS * On selected models only. Functions Illuminates when the WIRELESS switch is set to ON and the wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth functionalities* are enabled.
n 21 N Getting Started Indicator WIRELESS * On selected models only. Functions Illuminates when the WIRELESS switch is set to ON and the wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth functionalities* are 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 46) ❑ Using the Memory Stick Media (page 50) ❑ Using Other Memory Cards (page 56) ❑ Using the Internet (page 59) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 60) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Functionality (page 67) n 29 N Using Your...
... 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 46) ❑ Using the Memory Stick Media (page 50) ❑ Using Other Memory Cards (page 56) ❑ Using the Internet (page 59) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 60) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Functionality (page 67) n 29 N Using Your...
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...standard and/or the IEEE 802.11n draft standard. Data encryption protects the vulnerable wireless link between clients and access points. Or you to pull cables or wires through a wireless (radio) connection. The Sony WLAN supports all normal Ethernet connectivity, but with a limited number of computers ...(ad-hoc). You can communicate with the added benefits of mobility and roaming. n 60 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) Using the Sony Wireless LAN (WLAN), all versions of 802.11 devices, including 802.11b, 802.11a, 802.11g, and 802.11n draft ...
...standard and/or the IEEE 802.11n draft standard. Data encryption protects the vulnerable wireless link between clients and access points. Or you to pull cables or wires through a wireless (radio) connection. The Sony WLAN supports all normal Ethernet connectivity, but with a limited number of computers ...(ad-hoc). You can communicate with the added benefits of mobility and roaming. n 60 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) Using the Sony Wireless LAN (WLAN), all versions of 802.11 devices, including 802.11b, 802.11a, 802.11g, and 802.11n draft ...
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... 802.11b and IEEE 802.11g products on . Your computer may employ the Intel® Next-Gen Wireless-N technology* compliant with IEEE 802.11b products. n 61 N Using Your VAIO Computer The IEEE 802.11b/g standard is a wireless LAN standard, using the 5 GHz bandwidth, and provides high-speed communications of up to 300 Mbps...
... 802.11b and IEEE 802.11g products on . Your computer may employ the Intel® Next-Gen Wireless-N technology* compliant with IEEE 802.11b products. n 61 N Using Your VAIO Computer The IEEE 802.11b/g standard is a wireless LAN standard, using the 5 GHz bandwidth, and provides high-speed communications of up to 300 Mbps...
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... no other devices in which a LAN is a network in the network. n 62 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating without an Access Point (Ad-hoc) An ad-hoc network is created only by the peer wireless LAN equipment. You can set up an ad-hoc network easily at home. ❑ If the... wireless connection is initiated by the VAIO computer, channel 11 will be selected by default. ❑ If the wireless connection is initiated by peer wireless LAN equipment, the wireless LAN communication will make use of the channel selected by the...
... no other devices in which a LAN is a network in the network. n 62 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating without an Access Point (Ad-hoc) An ad-hoc network is created only by the peer wireless LAN equipment. You can set up an ad-hoc network easily at home. ❑ If the... wireless connection is initiated by the VAIO computer, channel 11 will be selected by default. ❑ If the wireless connection is initiated by peer wireless LAN equipment, the wireless LAN communication will make use of the channel selected by the...
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... supports the Bluetooth functionality, the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard, and/or the IEEE 802.11n draft standard. The WIRELESS indicator lights up a connection or network on the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch. n 63 N Using Your VAIO Computer To communicate without an access point (ad-hoc) ! The IEEE 802.11n draft standard, using the 2.4 or...
... supports the Bluetooth functionality, the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard, and/or the IEEE 802.11n draft standard. The WIRELESS indicator lights up a connection or network on the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch. n 63 N Using Your VAIO Computer To communicate without an access point (ad-hoc) ! The IEEE 802.11n draft standard, using the 2.4 or...
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n 64 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with an Access Point (Infrastructure) An infrastructure network is a network that came with your access point. The access point will be used by ... how to select the channel that will select which channel to wireless devices by providing an access point (not supplied), for the wireless LAN. The access point coordinates transmission and reception from multiple wireless devices within a specific range. The access point bridges the wireless and wired LAN and acts as a central controller for example...
n 64 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with an Access Point (Infrastructure) An infrastructure network is a network that came with your access point. The access point will be used by ... how to select the channel that will select which channel to wireless devices by providing an access point (not supplied), for the wireless LAN. The access point coordinates transmission and reception from multiple wireless devices within a specific range. The access point bridges the wireless and wired LAN and acts as a central controller for example...
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...up . 3 Double-click ( / ) on the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window. 4 Select your desired wireless option(s) and click OK. 5 Right-click or on the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch. See the online specifications to a wireless network 1 Make sure an access point is case sensitive and must enter a ...passphrase. See the manual that came with your access point for more information. 2 Turn on the taskbar and select Connect to F. The passphrase is set up. n 65 N Using Your VAIO Computer To...
...up . 3 Double-click ( / ) on the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window. 4 Select your desired wireless option(s) and click OK. 5 Right-click or on the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch. See the online specifications to a wireless network 1 Make sure an access point is case sensitive and must enter a ...passphrase. See the manual that came with your access point for more information. 2 Turn on the taskbar and select Connect to F. The passphrase is set up. n 65 N Using Your VAIO Computer To...
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n 66 N Using Your VAIO Computer Stopping Wireless LAN Communication To stop wireless LAN communication Turn off the wireless LAN functionality while accessing remote documents, files, or resources may result in data loss. Turning off the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch. !
n 66 N Using Your VAIO Computer Stopping Wireless LAN Communication To stop wireless LAN communication Turn off the wireless LAN functionality while accessing remote documents, files, or resources may result in data loss. Turning off the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch. !
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...and up . 2 Double-click ( / ) on selected models only. n 67 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. To start Bluetooth ...communications 1 Turn on the WIRELESS switch. See the online specifications to see whether your computer and...
...and up . 2 Double-click ( / ) on selected models only. n 67 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. To start Bluetooth ...communications 1 Turn on the WIRELESS switch. See the online specifications to see whether your computer and...
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n 68 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 ... ❑ Radio frequency interference and other environmental conditions ❑ Device configuration ❑ Type of software application ❑ Type of operating system ❑ Use of both wireless LAN and Bluetooth functionalities at the same time on your computer ❑ Size of file being exchanged ❑ Note that the applicable standard requirements are...
n 68 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 ... ❑ Radio frequency interference and other environmental conditions ❑ Device configuration ❑ Type of software application ❑ Type of operating system ❑ Use of both wireless LAN and Bluetooth functionalities at the same time on your computer ❑ Size of file being exchanged ❑ Note that the applicable standard requirements are...
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...Your VAIO Computer ❑ The 2.4 GHz band, with which allows you to determine with whom you can avoid any anonymous Bluetooth device to access your computer may not work , is no passkey can be different each time, but must be entered. Bluetooth Security The Bluetooth wireless technology...The passkey can be the same at both devices to minimize the interference from other devices that use of the Bluetooth functionality and wireless communication devices, however, may cause radio interference and result in poorer communication speeds and distances than the standard values. ❑ ...
...Your VAIO Computer ❑ The 2.4 GHz band, with which allows you to determine with whom you can avoid any anonymous Bluetooth device to access your computer may not work , is no passkey can be different each time, but must be entered. Bluetooth Security The Bluetooth wireless technology...The passkey can be the same at both devices to minimize the interference from other devices that use of the Bluetooth functionality and wireless communication devices, however, may cause radio interference and result in poorer communication speeds and distances than the standard values. ❑ ...
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For setting up the Bluetooth functionality. The WIRELESS indicator turns off the WIRELESS switch. Stopping Bluetooth Communications To stop Bluetooth communications Turn off . n 71 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, 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. The WIRELESS indicator turns off the WIRELESS switch. Stopping Bluetooth Communications To stop Bluetooth communications Turn off . n 71 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, search for Bluetooth information using Windows Help and Support. To open Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support.
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...6 Select Maximum Performance from obstructions or closer to any other option may be using. ❑ Make sure the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch is on and the WIRELESS indicator is lit on your computer. ❑ Make sure power to the access point is on the taskbar and ... any access point you may result in a communication failure. n 156 N Troubleshooting Networking What should I do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point? ❑ Connection availability is selected for On battery and Plugged in. To change the settings, follow these steps: 1 Right-click...
...6 Select Maximum Performance from obstructions or closer to any other option may be using. ❑ Make sure the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch is on and the WIRELESS indicator is lit on your computer. ❑ Make sure power to the access point is on the taskbar and ... any access point you may result in a communication failure. n 156 N Troubleshooting Networking What should I do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point? ❑ Connection availability is selected for On battery and Plugged in. To change the settings, follow these steps: 1 Right-click...
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... ❑ Make sure Maximum Performance is affected by distance and obstructions between devices and access points. Selecting any access point you are using a wireless LAN access point, the device may be using . ❑ If you may result in What should I do if I cannot access the ...the access point channel. Follow the steps in a communication failure. n 157 N Troubleshooting What should I do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point? (page 156) to change the settings. See the manual that came with your access point for more information. ❑ Make...
... ❑ Make sure Maximum Performance is affected by distance and obstructions between devices and access points. Selecting any access point you are using a wireless LAN access point, the device may be using . ❑ If you may result in What should I do if I cannot access the ...the access point channel. Follow the steps in a communication failure. n 157 N Troubleshooting What should I do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point? (page 156) to change the settings. See the manual that came with your access point for more information. ❑ Make...
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... peer-to-peer network connection if the encryption key is changed. Third-party wireless LAN access point channels may be preset to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication occurs on both computers so the key matches. You can either... avoid data transfer interruptions? ❑ When your computer is connected to an access point, data transfer interruptions may occur when using a wireless LAN access point, see connectivity information contained in the manual that came with your access point. What are using large files or if...
... peer-to-peer network connection if the encryption key is changed. Third-party wireless LAN access point channels may be preset to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication occurs on both computers so the key matches. You can either... avoid data transfer interruptions? ❑ When your computer is connected to an access point, data transfer interruptions may occur when using a wireless LAN access point, see connectivity information contained in the manual that came with your access point. What are using large files or if...