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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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... software, and your personal data. ❑ Wireless & Networking Learn about wireless connections including Bluetooth Wireless technology and Wireless LAN. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your computer. ❑ VAIO Support Access interactive help in the form of VAIO tutorials, an escalation page containing support and...
... software, and your personal data. ❑ Wireless & Networking Learn about wireless connections including Bluetooth Wireless technology and Wireless LAN. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your computer. ❑ VAIO Support Access interactive help in the form of VAIO tutorials, an escalation page containing support and...
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and Duo-size Memory Stick media. n 14 N Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. Front A ... 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 Duo-size Memory Stick media. n 14 N Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. Front A ... 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-
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... power, blinks when the battery pack is running out of the computer is on .) When the indicator is equipped with all programs. Illuminates when the wireless LAN functionality is on . 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 read from or written to turn off . Illuminates when ...
... power, blinks when the battery pack is running out of the computer is on .) When the indicator is equipped with all programs. Illuminates when the wireless LAN functionality is on . 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 read from or written to turn off . Illuminates when ...
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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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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. You can still access information, ...networks. Besides that, there are specifications of standards based, interoperable security enhancements that you move from one place to another. Data encryption protects the vulnerable wireless link between clients and access points. Therefore, before activating the WLAN functionality, read the Safety Information carefully. You can connect to see whether your ...
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. You can still access information, ...networks. Besides that, there are specifications of standards based, interoperable security enhancements that you move from one place to another. Data encryption protects the vulnerable wireless link between clients and access points. Therefore, before activating the WLAN functionality, read the Safety Information carefully. You can connect to see whether your ...
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... communications of such walls, and the software in use. n 56 N Using Your VAIO Computer The IEEE 802.11b/g standard is not as fast as expected, changing the wireless channel on . Wireless LAN devices using the 2.4 GHz bandwidth and the ones using the 2.4 GHz bandwidth. The communication range varies depending on the actual distance between communication...
... communications of such walls, and the software in use. n 56 N Using Your VAIO Computer The IEEE 802.11b/g standard is not as fast as expected, changing the wireless channel on . Wireless LAN devices using the 2.4 GHz bandwidth and the ones using the 2.4 GHz bandwidth. The communication range varies depending on the actual distance between communication...
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... by default. ❑ If the wireless connection 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 make use of the channel selected by the wireless devices themselves, with no other...
... by default. ❑ If the wireless connection 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 make use of the channel selected by the wireless devices themselves, with no other...
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...2 Click the button next to see whether your desired wireless option(s) in the VAIO Smart Network window. 3 Click Start and Control Panel. 4 Click View network status and tasks under Network and Internet. 5 Click Set up . You cannot select the 5 GHz bandwidth, which is used for the IEEE 802.11a ...standard, on the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch. If the VAIO Smart Network window is not available on ad-hoc networks. 1 Turn on ad-hoc networks. n...
...2 Click the button next to see whether your desired wireless option(s) in the VAIO Smart Network window. 3 Click Start and Control Panel. 4 Click View network status and tasks under Network and Internet. 5 Click Set up . You cannot select the 5 GHz bandwidth, which is used for the IEEE 802.11a ...standard, on the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch. If the VAIO Smart Network window is not available on ad-hoc networks. 1 Turn on ad-hoc networks. n...
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The access point coordinates transmission and reception from multiple wireless devices within a specific range. The access point will select which channel to use on how to select the channel that will be used by the ... an existing wired local network to wireless devices by providing an access point (not supplied), for the wireless LAN. For details on an infrastructure network. ! The access point bridges the wireless and wired LAN and acts as a central controller for example the Sony Access Point. n 59 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with your access point...
The access point coordinates transmission and reception from multiple wireless devices within a specific range. The access point will select which channel to use on how to select the channel that will be used by the ... an existing wired local network to wireless devices by providing an access point (not supplied), for the wireless LAN. For details on an infrastructure network. ! The access point bridges the wireless and wired LAN and acts as a central controller for example the Sony Access Point. n 59 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with your access point...
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... more information. 2 Turn on the taskbar and select Connect 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. If the VAIO Smart Network window is set up . See the manual that came with your model supports... the Bluetooth functionality, the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard, and/or the IEEE 802.11n draft standard. The Wireless LAN indicator lights up . n ...
... more information. 2 Turn on the taskbar and select Connect 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. If the VAIO Smart Network window is set up . See the manual that came with your model supports... the Bluetooth functionality, the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard, and/or the IEEE 802.11n draft standard. The Wireless LAN indicator lights up . n ...
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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. ! 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.
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... access point you may result in a communication failure. 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 check the settings: 1 Click Start and Control Panel... plan. 3 Click Change advanced power settings. 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 other option may be using. ❑...
... access point you may result in a communication failure. 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 check the settings: 1 Click Start and Control Panel... plan. 3 Click Change advanced power settings. 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 other option may be using. ❑...
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... in a communication failure. Selecting any other option may result in What should I do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point? (page 124) to change the settings. Other factors include device configurations, radio conditions, and software compatibility. ...; If your access point interferes with your computer is properly configured for Internet access. ❑ Make sure Maximum Performance is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in What should I cannot access the Internet? ❑ Check the access point settings. n 125 N Troubleshooting What should ...
... in a communication failure. Selecting any other option may result in What should I do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point? (page 124) to change the settings. Other factors include device configurations, radio conditions, and software compatibility. ...; If your access point interferes with your computer is properly configured for Internet access. ❑ Make sure Maximum Performance is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in What should I cannot access the Internet? ❑ Check the access point settings. n 125 N Troubleshooting What should ...
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... access point, see connectivity information contained in the manual that came with the wireless LAN functionality may be preset to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication occurs on both computers so the key matches. Why does the...encryption key? Two computers with your computer closer to the access point. ❑ Make sure the access point connection is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in a communication failure. What are using large files or if the computer is in close proximity to microwaves and cordless ...
... access point, see connectivity information contained in the manual that came with the wireless LAN functionality may be preset to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication occurs on both computers so the key matches. Why does the...encryption key? Two computers with your computer closer to the access point. ❑ Make sure the access point connection is selected for Wireless Adapter Settings in a communication failure. What are using large files or if the computer is in close proximity to microwaves and cordless ...
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... about the software, see Program Support Information (page 149). VAIO® Camera Utility Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO Camera Utility provides you 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 Capture Utility Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO Camera Capture Utility is provided for capturing ...
... about the software, see Program Support Information (page 149). VAIO® Camera Utility Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO Camera Utility provides you 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 Capture Utility Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO Camera Capture Utility is provided for capturing ...
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..., see Program Support Information (page 149). Sony cares about your VAIO® computers. VAIO Media™ software brings multimedia to your network, enabling you to other compatible VAIO computers on your machine includes. The VAIO Security Center highlights some of the security features your wired or wireless network. VAIO® MusicBox Sony Electronics Inc. For contacts about the...
..., see Program Support Information (page 149). Sony cares about your VAIO® computers. VAIO Media™ software brings multimedia to your network, enabling you to other compatible VAIO computers on your machine includes. The VAIO Security Center highlights some of the security features your wired or wireless network. VAIO® MusicBox Sony Electronics Inc. For contacts about the...
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... still camera, or camcorder. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 149). n 158 N Support Options VAIO® Touch Launcher Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO® Wireless Switch Setting Utility Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO Content Importer and VAIO Content Exporter are included in this utility software. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page...
... still camera, or camcorder. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 149). n 158 N Support Options VAIO® Touch Launcher Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO® Wireless Switch Setting Utility Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO Content Importer and VAIO Content Exporter are included in this utility software. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page...