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n2 N Contents Before Use ...6 Documentation ...7 Ergonomic Considerations ...11 Getting Started ...13 Locating Controls and Ports...14 About the Indicator Lights ...19 Connecting a Power Source ...20 Using the Battery Pack ...21 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...25 Using Your VAIO Computer ...26 Using the Keyboard ...27 Using the Touch Pad ...29 Using Special-function Buttons ...30 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...31 Using the ExpressCard Module ...40 Using the Memory Stick Media ...43 Using Other Memory Cards ...50 Using the Internet...53 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...55
n2 N Contents Before Use ...6 Documentation ...7 Ergonomic Considerations ...11 Getting Started ...13 Locating Controls and Ports...14 About the Indicator Lights ...19 Connecting a Power Source ...20 Using the Battery Pack ...21 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...25 Using Your VAIO Computer ...26 Using the Keyboard ...27 Using the Touch Pad ...29 Using Special-function Buttons ...30 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...31 Using the ExpressCard Module ...40 Using the Memory Stick Media ...43 Using Other Memory Cards ...50 Using the Internet...53 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...55
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... programs from the following categories to 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 data safe and your VAIO computer. It can either perform the task for you or show you...
... programs from the following categories to 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 data safe and your VAIO computer. It can either perform the task for you or show you...
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... 50) L Media Access indicator (page 19) M Memory Stick slot* (page 45) N Power indicator (page 19) O Battery indicator (page 19) P Hard disk drive indicator (page 19) Q WIRELESS LAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 19) R WIRELESS LAN switch (page 55) * Your computer supports both standard- and...
... 50) L Media Access indicator (page 19) M Memory Stick slot* (page 45) N Power indicator (page 19) O Battery indicator (page 19) P Hard disk drive indicator (page 19) Q WIRELESS LAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 19) R WIRELESS LAN switch (page 55) * Your computer supports both standard- and...
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... indicator is off, the memory card is off. Indicator Power 1 Battery e Media Access Optical disc drive Hard disk drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock Wireless LAN Functions Illuminates when the power of power, and double-blinks when the battery pack is off , the optical disc media is read from or... on, blinks when the computer is in uppercase. n 19 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with all programs. Illuminates when the wireless LAN functionality is on the program you press the Shift key while the indicator is enabled.
... indicator is off, the memory card is off. Indicator Power 1 Battery e Media Access Optical disc drive Hard disk drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock Wireless LAN Functions Illuminates when the power of power, and double-blinks when the battery pack is off , the optical disc media is read from or... on, blinks when the computer is in uppercase. n 19 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with all programs. Illuminates when the wireless LAN functionality is on the program you press the Shift key while the indicator is enabled.
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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 27) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 29) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 30) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 31) ❑ Using the ExpressCard Module (page 40) ❑ Using the Memory Stick Media (page 43) ❑ Using Other Memory Cards (page 50) ❑ Using the Internet (page 53) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 55) n 26 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 27) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 29) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 30) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 31) ❑ Using the ExpressCard Module (page 40) ❑ Using the Memory Stick Media (page 43) ❑ Using Other Memory Cards (page 50) ❑ Using the Internet (page 53) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 55) n 26 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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...band and multimode. Proposed jointly by implementing the National Institute of standards based, interoperable security enhancements that you can communicate through a wireless (radio) connection. Besides that, there are specifications of Standards and Technology (NIST) FIPS 140-2 compliant AES encryption algorithm and...A WLAN is also designed to -end encryption, virtual private networks, and authentication. n 55 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) Using the Sony Wireless LAN (WLAN), all your model supports the IEEE 802.11a standard and/or the IEEE 802.11n draft standard...
...band and multimode. Proposed jointly by implementing the National Institute of standards based, interoperable security enhancements that you can communicate through a wireless (radio) connection. Besides that, there are specifications of Standards and Technology (NIST) FIPS 140-2 compliant AES encryption algorithm and...A WLAN is also designed to -end encryption, virtual private networks, and authentication. n 55 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) Using the Sony Wireless LAN (WLAN), all your model supports the IEEE 802.11a standard and/or the IEEE 802.11n draft standard...
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... to ensure communications with each other various devices. The 2.4 GHz bandwidth used by wireless LAN compatible devices is not as fast as expected, changing the wireless channel on the radio conditions. n 56 N Using Your VAIO Computer The IEEE 802.11b/g standard is a wireless LAN standard, using the 5 GHz bandwidth cannot communicate with IEEE 802.11b products...
... to ensure communications with each other various devices. The 2.4 GHz bandwidth used by wireless LAN compatible devices is not as fast as expected, changing the wireless channel on the radio conditions. n 56 N Using Your VAIO Computer The IEEE 802.11b/g standard is a wireless LAN standard, using the 5 GHz bandwidth cannot communicate with IEEE 802.11b products...
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... peer wireless LAN equipment, the wireless LAN communication will make use of the channel selected by the wireless devices themselves, with other central controller or access point. 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 ...
... peer wireless LAN equipment, the wireless LAN communication will make use of the channel selected by the wireless devices themselves, with other central controller or access point. 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 ...
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... ad-hoc networks. 1 Turn on the left pane. n 58 N Using Your VAIO Computer To communicate without an access point (ad-hoc) ! The Wireless LAN indicator lights up a connection or network on the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch. The Set up a connection or network window appears. 6 Select an .... ✍ For information on ad-hoc networks. You cannot select the 5 GHz bandwidth, which is used for the IEEE 802.11a standard, on the VAIO Smart Network software, see whether your desired wireless option(s) in the VAIO Smart Network window. 3 Click Start and Control Panel. 4 Click View network...
... ad-hoc networks. 1 Turn on the left pane. n 58 N Using Your VAIO Computer To communicate without an access point (ad-hoc) ! The Wireless LAN indicator lights up a connection or network on the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch. The Set up a connection or network window appears. 6 Select an .... ✍ For information on ad-hoc networks. You cannot select the 5 GHz bandwidth, which is used for the IEEE 802.11a standard, on the VAIO Smart Network software, see whether your desired wireless option(s) in the VAIO Smart Network window. 3 Click Start and Control Panel. 4 Click View network...
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n 59 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 use on how to select the channel that will select which channel to wireless devices by the access point, see the manual that ...with your access point. The access point bridges the wireless and wired LAN and acts as a central controller for example the Sony Access Point. The access point will be used by providing an access point (not supplied), for the wireless LAN. For details on an infrastructure network. ! The...
n 59 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 use on how to select the channel that will select which channel to wireless devices by the access point, see the manual that ...with your access point. The access point bridges the wireless and wired LAN and acts as a central controller for example the Sony Access Point. The access point will be used by providing an access point (not supplied), for the wireless LAN. For details on an infrastructure network. ! The...
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... the online specifications to see the help file on the software. 3 Click the button next to or above your desired wireless option(s) in the VAIO Smart Network window. 4 Right-click or on the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch. The passphrase is case sensitive and must enter a passphrase. If the... VAIO Smart Network window is set up. n 60 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to a wireless network 1 Make sure an access point is not displayed on...
... the online specifications to see the help file on the software. 3 Click the button next to or above your desired wireless option(s) in the VAIO Smart Network window. 4 Right-click or on the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch. The passphrase is case sensitive and must enter a passphrase. If the... VAIO Smart Network window is set up. n 60 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to a wireless network 1 Make sure an access point is not displayed on...
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n 61 N Using Your VAIO Computer Stopping Wireless LAN Communication To stop wireless LAN communication Click the button next to or above the WLAN icon in data loss. Turning off the wireless LAN functionality while accessing remote documents, files, or resources may result in the VAIO Smart Network window. !
n 61 N Using Your VAIO Computer Stopping Wireless LAN Communication To stop wireless LAN communication Click the button next to or above the WLAN icon in data loss. Turning off the wireless LAN functionality while accessing remote documents, files, or resources may result in the VAIO Smart Network window. !
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...current power plan. 3 Click Change advanced power settings. The Power Options window appears. 4 Select the Advanced settings tab. 5 Double-click Wireless Adapter Settings and Power Saving Mode. 6 Select Maximum Performance from obstructions or closer to any other option may result in a communication failure.... n 124 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. Selecting any access point you may need ...
...current power plan. 3 Click Change advanced power settings. The Power Options window appears. 4 Select the Advanced settings tab. 5 Double-click Wireless Adapter Settings and Power Saving Mode. 6 Select Maximum Performance from obstructions or closer to any other option may result in a communication failure.... n 124 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. Selecting any access point you may need ...
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...maximize the data transfer speed, move your computer is properly configured for Internet access. ❑ Make sure Maximum Performance is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in a communication failure. Selecting any other option may be using . ❑ Make sure your computer away from obstructions... If you may result in the Power Options window. Why is the data transfer speed slow? ❑ The wireless LAN data transfer speed is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in a communication failure. See the manual that came with your access point for more information. ❑...
...maximize the data transfer speed, move your computer is properly configured for Internet access. ❑ Make sure Maximum Performance is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in a communication failure. Selecting any other option may be using . ❑ Make sure your computer away from obstructions... If you may result in the Power Options window. Why is the data transfer speed slow? ❑ The wireless LAN data transfer speed is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in a communication failure. See the manual that came with your access point for more information. ❑...
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...Make sure the access point connection is changed. Selecting any other option may lose 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 your computer is selected for more ...the Power Options window. Why does the network connection stop when I avoid data transfer interruptions? ❑ When your access point for Wireless Adapter Settings in What should I do I change the encryption key back to the original profile or re-enter the key on divided...
...Make sure the access point connection is changed. Selecting any other option may lose 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 your computer is selected for more ...the Power Options window. Why does the network connection stop when I avoid data transfer interruptions? ❑ When your access point for Wireless Adapter Settings in What should I do I change the encryption key back to the original profile or re-enter the key on divided...
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...Sony Electronics Inc. SmartWi Connection Utility allows you with various video quality settings when using the internal camera. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 149). VAIO Camera Capture Utility is provided for capturing still images and movies with the external camera connected to easily switch between the various wireless... components (Wireless LAN, Wireless WAN, and Bluetooth™ technology connectivity) that came with the built-in WAV format. VAIO Camera Utility provides you to a USB...
...Sony Electronics Inc. SmartWi Connection Utility allows you with various video quality settings when using the internal camera. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 149). VAIO Camera Capture Utility is provided for capturing still images and movies with the external camera connected to easily switch between the various wireless... components (Wireless LAN, Wireless WAN, and Bluetooth™ technology connectivity) that came with the built-in WAV format. VAIO Camera Utility provides you to a USB...
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... are automatically categorized into moods. The VAIO Security Center highlights some of the security features your VAIO® computers. VAIO Media™ software brings multimedia to your network, enabling you to other compatible VAIO computers on your VAIO personal computer. For contacts about your wired or wireless network. n 157 N Support Options VAIO Media™ software Sony Electronics Inc.
... are automatically categorized into moods. The VAIO Security Center highlights some of the security features your VAIO® computers. VAIO Media™ software brings multimedia to your network, enabling you to other compatible VAIO computers on your VAIO personal computer. For contacts about your wired or wireless network. n 157 N Support Options VAIO Media™ software Sony Electronics Inc.
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..., see Program Support Information (page 149). n 158 N Support Options VAIO® Touch Launcher Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO® Update 3 Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO® Wireless Switch Setting Utility Sony Electronics Inc. The VAIO Update utility helps you keep your VAIO® computer up to date by regularly checking the Sony online support Web site for important software updates and information...
..., see Program Support Information (page 149). n 158 N Support Options VAIO® Touch Launcher Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO® Update 3 Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO® Wireless Switch Setting Utility Sony Electronics Inc. The VAIO Update utility helps you keep your VAIO® computer up to date by regularly checking the Sony online support Web site for important software updates and information...