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n2 N Contents Before Use ...5 Documentation ...5 Ergonomic Considerations ...7 Getting Started ...9 Locating Controls and Ports...10 About the Indicator Lights ...16 Connecting a Power Source ...17 Using the Battery Pack ...18 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...23 Using Your VAIO Computer ...24 Using the Keyboard ...25 Using the Touch Pad ...27 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...28 Using PC Cards ...36 Using the Memory Stick Media ...39 Using the Internet...42 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...43
n2 N Contents Before Use ...5 Documentation ...5 Ergonomic Considerations ...7 Getting Started ...9 Locating Controls and Ports...10 About the Indicator Lights ...16 Connecting a Power Source ...17 Using the Battery Pack ...18 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...23 Using Your VAIO Computer ...24 Using the Keyboard ...25 Using the Touch Pad ...27 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...28 Using PC Cards ...36 Using the Memory Stick Media ...39 Using the Internet...42 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...43
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Front A LCD screen (page 90) B Speakers C Keyboard (page 25) D Touch pad (page 27) E Power indicator (page 16) F Battery indicator (page 16) G Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive indicator (page 16) H Memory Stick media indicator (page 16) I WLAN (Wireless LAN) switch (page 43) J WLAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 16) K Headphones jack (page 53) L Microphone jack (page 61) n 10 N Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages.
Front A LCD screen (page 90) B Speakers C Keyboard (page 25) D Touch pad (page 27) E Power indicator (page 16) F Battery indicator (page 16) G Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive indicator (page 16) H Memory Stick media indicator (page 16) I WLAN (Wireless LAN) switch (page 43) J WLAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 16) K Headphones jack (page 53) L Microphone jack (page 61) n 10 N Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages.
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...work with the following indicator lights. n 16 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with all programs. Illuminates when the wireless LAN function is running out of the computer is on . Indicator Power 1 Battery e Memory Stick PRO/Duo Hard disk/Optical disc drive ...Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock WIRELESS LAN Functions Illuminates when the power of power, and double-blinks when the battery is charging. The Scr Lk key functions differently depending on...
...work with the following indicator lights. n 16 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with all programs. Illuminates when the wireless LAN function is running out of the computer is on . Indicator Power 1 Battery e Memory Stick PRO/Duo Hard disk/Optical disc drive ...Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock WIRELESS LAN Functions Illuminates when the power of power, and double-blinks when the battery is charging. The Scr Lk key functions differently depending on...
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Using Your VAIO Computer This section describes how to get the most out of using your computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 25) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 27) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 28) ❑ Using PC Cards (page 36) ❑ Using the Memory Stick Media (page 39) ❑ Using the Internet (page 42) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 43) n 24 N Using Your VAIO Computer
Using Your VAIO Computer This section describes how to get the most out of using your computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 25) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 27) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 28) ❑ Using PC Cards (page 36) ❑ Using the Memory Stick Media (page 39) ❑ Using the Internet (page 42) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 43) n 24 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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... the optical disc drive and the DVD playback software, such as USB-compatible speakers, make the new setting effective. ❑ If the computer has Wireless LAN and Wireless LAN is labeled "all open applications before playing a DVD movie. ❑ Do not use memory-resident utility software to speed up disc access when...
... the optical disc drive and the DVD playback software, such as USB-compatible speakers, make the new setting effective. ❑ If the computer has Wireless LAN and Wireless LAN is labeled "all open applications before playing a DVD movie. ❑ Do not use memory-resident utility software to speed up disc access when...
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... the IEEE802.11b/g standard, which means that you move from one place to another. n 43 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) Using the Sony Wireless LAN (WLAN), all normal Ethernet activities, but with the added benefits of mobility and roaming. You can communicate through... a wireless (radio) connection. Besides that increase the level of computers (ad-hoc). It utilizes the enhanced data encryption TKIP (...
... the IEEE802.11b/g standard, which means that you move from one place to another. n 43 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) Using the Sony Wireless LAN (WLAN), all normal Ethernet activities, but with the added benefits of mobility and roaming. You can communicate through... a wireless (radio) connection. Besides that increase the level of computers (ad-hoc). It utilizes the enhanced data encryption TKIP (...
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Each device communicates directly with no other devices in which a local network is created only by the wireless devices themselves, with other central controller or Access Point. You can set up an ad-hoc network easily at home. n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating without an Access Point (Ad-hoc) An ad-hoc network is a network in the network.
Each device communicates directly with no other devices in which a local network is created only by the wireless devices themselves, with other central controller or Access Point. You can set up an ad-hoc network easily at home. n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating without an Access Point (Ad-hoc) An ad-hoc network is a network in the network.
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... functionality*1, double-click ( / ) on the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch. Select the Enable 2.4 GHz Wireless LAN check box and click OK. 2 Click Start and then Control Panel. 3 Click Network and Internet Connections. 4 Click Network Connections. The WIRELESS LAN indicator lights up. button. Some information becomes...n 45 N Using Your VAIO Computer To communicate without an Access Point (ad-hoc) 1 Turn on the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window. You can choose a 32-digit alphanumeric name. 9 Select Open from the Network Authentication drop-down box. 10 ...
... functionality*1, double-click ( / ) on the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch. Select the Enable 2.4 GHz Wireless LAN check box and click OK. 2 Click Start and then Control Panel. 3 Click Network and Internet Connections. 4 Click Network Connections. The WIRELESS LAN indicator lights up. button. Some information becomes...n 45 N Using Your VAIO Computer To communicate without an Access Point (ad-hoc) 1 Turn on the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window. You can choose a 32-digit alphanumeric name. 9 Select Open from the Network Authentication drop-down box. 10 ...
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wireless access points are not used at the bottom of (decimal) 10 to 15. ✍ An ad-hoc network does not support WPA. The computer is ...
wireless access points are not used at the bottom of (decimal) 10 to 15. ✍ An ad-hoc network does not support WPA. The computer is ...
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...hoc) network 1 Click Start and then Control Panel. 2 Click Network and Internet Connections. 3 Click Network Connections. The Wireless Network Connection Properties window appears. 6 On the Wireless Networks tab, click Advanced. The Network Connections window appears. 4 In the right panel under LAN or High-Speed Internet, ...right-click Wireless Network Connection. 5 Click Properties. n 47 N Using Your VAIO Computer To disconnect from a computer-to select Any available network...
...hoc) network 1 Click Start and then Control Panel. 2 Click Network and Internet Connections. 3 Click Network Connections. The Wireless Network Connection Properties window appears. 6 On the Wireless Networks tab, click Advanced. The Network Connections window appears. 4 In the right panel under LAN or High-Speed Internet, ...right-click Wireless Network Connection. 5 Click Properties. n 47 N Using Your VAIO Computer To disconnect from a computer-to select Any available network...
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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 the Sony Access Point. n 48 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with an Access Point (Infrastructure) An infrastructure network is a network that extends an existing wired local network to wireless devices by providing an Access Point, 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 the Sony Access Point. n 48 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with an Access Point (Infrastructure) An infrastructure network is a network that extends an existing wired local network to wireless devices by providing an Access Point, for the Wireless LAN.
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...functionality. n 49 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to display the Wireless Device Switch window. The Wireless Network Connection window appears. 7 Follow the on the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch. Select the Enable 2.4 GHz Wireless LAN check box and click OK. 3 Click Start and then Control Panel... Connections. 5 Click Network Connections. 6 In the right panel under LAN or High-Speed Internet, double-click Wireless Network Connection. On models with the Bluetooth functionality*, double-click ( / ) on the taskbar to a wireless network 1 Make sure an access point is set up . The...
...functionality. n 49 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to display the Wireless Device Switch window. The Wireless Network Connection window appears. 7 Follow the on the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch. Select the Enable 2.4 GHz Wireless LAN check box and click OK. 3 Click Start and then Control Panel... Connections. 5 Click Network Connections. 6 In the right panel under LAN or High-Speed Internet, double-click Wireless Network Connection. On models with the Bluetooth functionality*, double-click ( / ) on the taskbar to a wireless network 1 Make sure an access point is set up . The...
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... Specifications to guide you through the set up . n 50 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to a wireless network (Models with the Wireless Setup Utility software only) Use the Wireless Setup Utility software to see whether your model supports the Bluetooth functionality. Select the Enable 2.4 GHz... and click OK. 3 Click Start, point to contain at least 8 characters. Turning off the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch. ! To disconnect from a wireless network Turn off the wireless LAN functionality while accessing remote documents, files, or resources may result in data loss. ✍ The...
... Specifications to guide you through the set up . n 50 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to a wireless network (Models with the Wireless Setup Utility software only) Use the Wireless Setup Utility software to see whether your model supports the Bluetooth functionality. Select the Enable 2.4 GHz... and click OK. 3 Click Start, point to contain at least 8 characters. Turning off the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch. ! To disconnect from a wireless network Turn off the wireless LAN functionality while accessing remote documents, files, or resources may result in data loss. ✍ The...
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... select the channel that will be used by the Access Point. ! When the communication speed is initiated by a peer Wireless LAN equipment, the Wireless LAN communication will be the channel selected by other devices that includes existence of walls and materials of such walls, and... the software in use. Although technologies to minimize interference from other various devices. n 51 N Using Your VAIO Computer Wireless LAN Channel Selection In an 802.11b/g configuration, channel 1 to 11 can be used. (a) With an Access Point ("Infrastructure") ❑ The...
... select the channel that will be used by the Access Point. ! When the communication speed is initiated by a peer Wireless LAN equipment, the Wireless LAN communication will be the channel selected by other devices that includes existence of walls and materials of such walls, and... the software in use. Although technologies to minimize interference from other various devices. n 51 N Using Your VAIO Computer Wireless LAN Channel Selection In an 802.11b/g configuration, channel 1 to 11 can be used. (a) With an Access Point ("Infrastructure") ❑ The...
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...away from obstructions or closer to any access point you may be using. ❑ Make sure the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch is on and the WIRELESS LAN indicator is lit on the computer. ❑ Make sure power to the access point is on.... and then Control Panel. 2 Click Network and Internet Connections. 3 Click Network Connections. 4 Right-click Wireless Network Connection. 5 Click Properties. 6 Click the Wireless Networks tab. 7 Click View Wireless Networks to a wireless LAN access point? ❑ Connection availability is correct. n 114 N Troubleshooting Networking Why can't my computer...
...away from obstructions or closer to any access point you may be using. ❑ Make sure the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch is on and the WIRELESS LAN indicator is lit on the computer. ❑ Make sure power to the access point is on.... and then Control Panel. 2 Click Network and Internet Connections. 3 Click Network Connections. 4 Right-click Wireless Network Connection. 5 Click Properties. 6 Click the Wireless Networks tab. 7 Click View Wireless Networks to a wireless LAN access point? ❑ Connection availability is correct. n 114 N Troubleshooting Networking Why can't my computer...
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Why is the data transfer speed slow? ❑ The wireless LAN data transfer speed is properly configured for more information. See the instructions supplied with the access point. ❑ Make sure the computer and the ...access point are connected to one another. ❑ Move the computer away from obstructions or closer to any access point you are using a wireless LAN access point, the device may be temporarily overloaded depending on how many other devices are communicating via the access point. ❑ If your access...
Why is the data transfer speed slow? ❑ The wireless LAN data transfer speed is properly configured for more information. See the instructions supplied with the access point. ❑ Make sure the computer and the ...access point are connected to one another. ❑ Move the computer away from obstructions or closer to any access point you are using a wireless LAN access point, the device may be temporarily overloaded depending on how many other devices are communicating via the access point. ❑ If your access...
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...on divided frequency bands known as channels. When I do? Third-party wireless LAN access point channels may loose a peer-to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication occurs on both computers so the key matches. Two computers with... built-in wireless LAN may be preset to -peer network connection if the encryption ...
...on divided frequency bands known as channels. When I do? Third-party wireless LAN access point channels may loose a peer-to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication occurs on both computers so the key matches. Two computers with... built-in wireless LAN may be preset to -peer network connection if the encryption ...
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These devices may create interference, causing your wireless mouse. What should I use the pointer, restart the computer. ❑ Press the Ctrl+Alt...the computer. ❑ Avoid using radio-controlled toys or equipment, CB radios, and other wireless devices in the area near your mouse to stop working properly. ❑ Do not place metal furniture near the computer... or wireless mouse, as this may cause interference, causing your mouse to stop playback and restart the computer. ❑...
These devices may create interference, causing your wireless mouse. What should I use the pointer, restart the computer. ❑ Press the Ctrl+Alt...the computer. ❑ Avoid using radio-controlled toys or equipment, CB radios, and other wireless devices in the area near your mouse to stop working properly. ❑ Do not place metal furniture near the computer... or wireless mouse, as this may cause interference, causing your mouse to stop playback and restart the computer. ❑...
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n 141 N Support Options Google Toolbar™ Google, Inc. ❑ For users in USA and Canada Web Site http://toolbar.google.com/help.html Intel® PROSet Intel Corporation ❑ For users in USA and Canada Web Site http://www.intel.com/network/connectivity/products/wireless/proset/proset_software.htm Microsoft® Office Basic Edition, Office Professional Edition, Office Small Business Edition Microsoft Corp. ❑ For users in USA and Canada Web Site http://support.microsoft.com
n 141 N Support Options Google Toolbar™ Google, Inc. ❑ For users in USA and Canada Web Site http://toolbar.google.com/help.html Intel® PROSet Intel Corporation ❑ For users in USA and Canada Web Site http://www.intel.com/network/connectivity/products/wireless/proset/proset_software.htm Microsoft® Office Basic Edition, Office Professional Edition, Office Small Business Edition Microsoft Corp. ❑ For users in USA and Canada Web Site http://support.microsoft.com
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... the software, see Program Support Information (page 138). Sony cares about the software, see Program Support Information (page 138). VAIO Media™ software Sony Electronics Inc. n 145 N Support Options VAIO® Central Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO Media™ software brings multimedia to...media servers," which store your multimedia files and make them available to configure your VAIO computer and view your wired or wireless network. For contacts about your VAIO® computers. VAIO Central provides a central location that gathers resources to other compatible...
... the software, see Program Support Information (page 138). Sony cares about the software, see Program Support Information (page 138). VAIO Media™ software Sony Electronics Inc. n 145 N Support Options VAIO® Central Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO Media™ software brings multimedia to...media servers," which store your multimedia files and make them available to configure your VAIO computer and view your wired or wireless network. For contacts about your VAIO® computers. VAIO Central provides a central location that gathers resources to other compatible...