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... Monitors Function ...59 Connecting an External Microphone ...61 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...62 Connecting a Printer ...65 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...66 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...68 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...69 Setting the Password ...70 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central ...73 Using the Power Saving Modes ...74...
... Monitors Function ...59 Connecting an External Microphone ...61 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...62 Connecting a Printer ...65 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...66 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...68 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...69 Setting the Password ...70 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central ...73 Using the Power Saving Modes ...74...
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n4 N Precautions ...89 On Handling the LCD Screen ...90 On Using the Power Source ...91 On Handling Your Computer...92 On Handling Floppy Disks ...94 On Handling Discs ...95 On Using the Battery Pack...96 On Using Headphones...97 On Handling Memory Stick Media...97 On Handling the Hard Disk ...98 Troubleshooting ...99 Computer ...100 System Security ...108 Battery...110 Internet ...112 Networking ...114 CDs and DVDs...117 Display ...122 Printing ...124 Microphone ...125 Mouse ...126 Speakers ...127 Touch Pad...128 Keyboard...129
n4 N Precautions ...89 On Handling the LCD Screen ...90 On Using the Power Source ...91 On Handling Your Computer...92 On Handling Floppy Disks ...94 On Handling Discs ...95 On Using the Battery Pack...96 On Using Headphones...97 On Handling Memory Stick Media...97 On Handling the Hard Disk ...98 Troubleshooting ...99 Computer ...100 System Security ...108 Battery...110 Internet ...112 Networking ...114 CDs and DVDs...117 Display ...122 Printing ...124 Microphone ...125 Mouse ...126 Speakers ...127 Touch Pad...128 Keyboard...129
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... is a specification of standards based, interoperable security enhancements that increase the level of data protection and access control for existing WiFi networks. Besides that you to be forward compatible with the IEEE802.11i specification. IEEE802.11a/g: The standard speed is a security protocol ... freely with each other typical LAN security mechanisms to user authentication using 802.1X and EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol)). The Sony WLAN supports all your digital devices with built-in addition to ensure privacy, such as you can communicate between clients and...
... is a specification of standards based, interoperable security enhancements that increase the level of data protection and access control for existing WiFi networks. Besides that you to be forward compatible with the IEEE802.11i specification. IEEE802.11a/g: The standard speed is a security protocol ... freely with each other typical LAN security mechanisms to user authentication using 802.1X and EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol)). The Sony WLAN supports all your digital devices with built-in addition to ensure privacy, such as you can communicate between clients and...
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You can set up an ad-hoc network easily at home. Each device communicates directly with no other devices in the network. n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating without an Access Point (Ad-hoc) An ad-hoc network is a network 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. Each device communicates directly with no other devices in the network. n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating without an Access Point (Ad-hoc) An ad-hoc network is a network in which a local network is created only by the wireless devices themselves, with other central controller or Access Point.
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... lights up. 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. 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. Some information becomes visible. You can choose a 32-digit alphanumeric name. 9 Select Open from the Network Authentication drop-down box. 10 Select WEP from the Data Encryption drop-down box. 11 Deselect the The key is provided for me ...
... lights up. 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. 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. Some information becomes visible. You can choose a 32-digit alphanumeric name. 9 Select Open from the Network Authentication drop-down box. 10 Select WEP from the Data Encryption drop-down box. 11 Deselect the The key is provided for me ...
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...or 13 alphanumeric characters or 10 or 26 hexadecimal*3 characters long. Your Network name appears in the Preferred networks. 16 Click Advanced. The Advanced window appears. 17 Select the Computer-to enter the same Network name and the same Network key on the first computer you configure. *3 Hexadecimal: A number ...of (decimal) 10 to communicate with values of the screen. 15 Click OK. n 46 N Using Your VAIO Computer 12 Enter the Network key*2. You can choose whatever you want to communicate between two or more computers, you need to configure all computers as on all these...
...or 13 alphanumeric characters or 10 or 26 hexadecimal*3 characters long. Your Network name appears in the Preferred networks. 16 Click Advanced. The Advanced window appears. 17 Select the Computer-to enter the same Network name and the same Network key on the first computer you configure. *3 Hexadecimal: A number ...of (decimal) 10 to communicate with values of the screen. 15 Click OK. n 46 N Using Your VAIO Computer 12 Enter the Network key*2. You can choose whatever you want to communicate between two or more computers, you need to configure all computers as on all these...
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... preferred), and click Close. 8 Click OK. 9 Close the Network Connections window. 10 Turn off the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch. The Advanced window appears. 7 Click to -computer (ad-hoc) network 1 Click Start and then Control Panel. 2 Click Network and Internet Connections. 3 Click Network Connections. The Network Connections window appears. 4 In the right panel under LAN...
... preferred), and click Close. 8 Click OK. 9 Close the Network Connections window. 10 Turn off the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch. The Advanced window appears. 7 Click to -computer (ad-hoc) network 1 Click Start and then Control Panel. 2 Click Network and Internet Connections. 3 Click Network Connections. The Network Connections window appears. 4 In the right panel under LAN...
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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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.... On models with the Bluetooth functionality*, double-click ( / ) on the taskbar to see whether your model supports the Bluetooth functionality. The Wireless Network Connection window appears. 7 Follow the on the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch. The WIRELESS LAN indicator lights up . Select the Enable 2.4 GHz Wireless... LAN check box and click OK. 3 Click Start and then Control Panel. 4 Click Network and Internet Connections. 5 Click Network Connections. 6 In the right panel under LAN or High-Speed Internet, double-click Wireless...
.... On models with the Bluetooth functionality*, double-click ( / ) on the taskbar to see whether your model supports the Bluetooth functionality. The Wireless Network Connection window appears. 7 Follow the on the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch. The WIRELESS LAN indicator lights up . Select the Enable 2.4 GHz Wireless... LAN check box and click OK. 3 Click Start and then Control Panel. 4 Click Network and Internet Connections. 5 Click Network Connections. 6 In the right panel under LAN or High-Speed Internet, double-click Wireless...
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... Utility software to guide you with the Bluetooth functionality*, double-click ( / ) on the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window. 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 WPA key needs to contain...
... Utility software to guide you with the Bluetooth functionality*, double-click ( / ) on the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window. 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 WPA key needs to contain...
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... compatible devices is also used will make use of such walls, and the software in use . The communication range varies depending on the same wireless network may increase the communication speed. When the communication speed is initiated by a peer Wireless LAN equipment, the Wireless LAN communication will be the channel selected...
... compatible devices is also used will make use of such walls, and the software in use . The communication range varies depending on the same wireless network may increase the communication speed. When the communication speed is initiated by a peer Wireless LAN equipment, the Wireless LAN communication will be the channel selected...
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Using Peripheral Devices You can add functionality to your computer by using the various ports on the computer. ❑ Connecting External Speakers (page 53) ❑ Connecting an External Display (page 54) ❑ Selecting Display Modes (page 58) ❑ Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 59) ❑ Connecting an External Microphone (page 61) ❑ Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device (page 62) ❑ Connecting a Printer (page 65) ❑ Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 66) ❑ Connecting to a Network (LAN) (page 68) n 52 N Using Peripheral Devices
Using Peripheral Devices You can add functionality to your computer by using the various ports on the computer. ❑ Connecting External Speakers (page 53) ❑ Connecting an External Display (page 54) ❑ Selecting Display Modes (page 58) ❑ Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 59) ❑ Connecting an External Microphone (page 61) ❑ Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device (page 62) ❑ Connecting a Printer (page 65) ❑ Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 66) ❑ Connecting to a Network (LAN) (page 68) n 52 N Using Peripheral Devices
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...For detailed settings and devices needed to connect to the network, see your network administrator. ✍ The computer can connect your computer to the Network (LAN) connector on the computer and the other end to the network with the default settings. ! Public telephone subscriber line ...) - n 68 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting to a Network (LAN) You can be connected to 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T-type networks via an Ethernet network cable. Telephone lines cannot be connected to your network. If the Network (LAN) connector is connected to the telephone lines mentioned below...
...For detailed settings and devices needed to connect to the network, see your network administrator. ✍ The computer can connect your computer to the Network (LAN) connector on the computer and the other end to the network with the default settings. ! Public telephone subscriber line ...) - n 68 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting to a Network (LAN) You can be connected to 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T-type networks via an Ethernet network cable. Telephone lines cannot be connected to your network. If the Network (LAN) connector is connected to the telephone lines mentioned below...
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.... ❑ Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic components. Before touching a memory module, ensure the following pages. The package protects the module from any telecommunication links, networks, or modems before you open the memory module package until you are compatible with the safety practices and regulatory compliance required for example). Notes on...
.... ❑ Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic components. Before touching a memory module, ensure the following pages. The package protects the module from any telecommunication links, networks, or modems before you open the memory module package until you are compatible with the safety practices and regulatory compliance required for example). Notes on...
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Try these suggestions before visiting the Sony online support Web site at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA, at http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in Canada, or at http://esupport.sony.com/ES/ for customers in Latin American countries or areas. ❑ Computer (...page 100) ❑ System Security (page 108) ❑ Battery (page 110) ❑ Internet (page 112) ❑ Networking (page 114) ❑ CDs and DVDs (page 117) ...
Try these suggestions before visiting the Sony online support Web site at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA, at http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in Canada, or at http://esupport.sony.com/ES/ for customers in Latin American countries or areas. ❑ Computer (...page 100) ❑ System Security (page 108) ❑ Battery (page 110) ❑ Internet (page 112) ❑ Networking (page 114) ❑ CDs and DVDs (page 117) ...
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Why does it may take time before the Desktop screen appears due to network security checkups. If Norton Internet Security's Personal Firewall is active, it take some time before my computer starts? The originally selected VAIO's screen saver disables ...the timer setting, which you have forgotten the BIOS password, contact an authorized Sony Service Center to turn -off . To find the nearest center or agent, visit the Sony online support Web site. Why doesn't the LCD turn off when the time selected for the LCD to...
Why does it may take time before the Desktop screen appears due to network security checkups. If Norton Internet Security's Personal Firewall is active, it take some time before my computer starts? The originally selected VAIO's screen saver disables ...the timer setting, which you have forgotten the BIOS password, contact an authorized Sony Service Center to turn -off . To find the nearest center or agent, visit the Sony online support Web site. Why doesn't the LCD turn off when the time selected for the LCD to...
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... the following setting: 1 Click Start 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 connect to see that your access...
... the following setting: 1 Click Start 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 connect to see that your access...
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... information contained in wireless LAN 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 change the encryption key, the network connection stops. When I do? Two computers with built-in your access point...-to the original profile or re-enter the key on divided frequency bands known as channels. What should I change the encryption key back to -peer network connection if the encryption key is changed.
... information contained in wireless LAN 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 change the encryption key, the network connection stops. When I do? Two computers with built-in your access point...-to the original profile or re-enter the key on divided frequency bands known as channels. What should I change the encryption key back to -peer network connection if the encryption key is changed.
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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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...central location that gathers resources to configure your VAIO computer and view your machine includes. VAIO Media™ software brings multimedia to your network, enabling you to other compatible VAIO computers on your VAIO® computers. You can set up one or more VAIO computers as... multimedia files and make them available to share music, video, and still image files between your wired or wireless network. n 145 N Support Options VAIO® Central Sony Electronics Inc. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 138). For contacts about the software,...
...central location that gathers resources to configure your VAIO computer and view your machine includes. VAIO Media™ software brings multimedia to your network, enabling you to other compatible VAIO computers on your VAIO® computers. You can set up one or more VAIO computers as... multimedia files and make them available to share music, video, and still image files between your wired or wireless network. n 145 N Support Options VAIO® Central Sony Electronics Inc. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 138). For contacts about the software,...