User Guide
Page 2
... and Ports...15 About the Indicator Lights ...22 Connecting a Power Source ...23 Using the Battery Pack ...24 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...31 Using Your VAIO Computer ...32 Using the Keyboard ...33 Using the Touch Pad ...34 Using Special-function Buttons ...35 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...37 Using... ExpressCard Module ...49 Using the Memory Stick ...53 Using the SD Memory Card ...59 Using the Internet...63 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...65 Using the Bluetooth Function ...68
... and Ports...15 About the Indicator Lights ...22 Connecting a Power Source ...23 Using the Battery Pack ...24 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...31 Using Your VAIO Computer ...32 Using the Keyboard ...33 Using the Touch Pad ...34 Using Special-function Buttons ...35 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...37 Using... ExpressCard Module ...49 Using the Memory Stick ...53 Using the SD Memory Card ...59 Using the Internet...63 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...65 Using the Bluetooth Function ...68
User Guide
Page 4
n4 N Precautions ...160 Handling the LCD Screen ...161 Using the Power Source ...162 Handling Your Computer ...163 Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...165 Handling Floppy Disks ...166 Handling Discs ...167 Using the Battery Pack ...168 Using Headphones ...170 Handling the Memory Stick ...171 Handling the Hard Disk ...172 Updating Your Computer ...173 Troubleshooting ...174 Computer ...176 System Security ...184 Battery...185 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...187 Internet ...190 Networking ...192 Bluetooth Technology ...195 Optical Discs ...200 Display ...205 Printing ...209 Microphone ...210
n4 N Precautions ...160 Handling the LCD Screen ...161 Using the Power Source ...162 Handling Your Computer ...163 Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...165 Handling Floppy Disks ...166 Handling Discs ...167 Using the Battery Pack ...168 Using Headphones ...170 Handling the Memory Stick ...171 Handling the Hard Disk ...172 Updating Your Computer ...173 Troubleshooting ...174 Computer ...176 System Security ...184 Battery...185 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...187 Internet ...190 Networking ...192 Bluetooth Technology ...195 Optical Discs ...200 Display ...205 Printing ...209 Microphone ...210
User Guide
Page 10
... Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. * The wireless WAN function is available on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Click Other Documents. See the online specifications to find out whether your model supports the function. ❑ RAID Guide (Selected models only) - To access this...
... Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. * The wireless WAN function is available on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Click Other Documents. See the online specifications to find out whether your model supports the function. ❑ RAID Guide (Selected models only) - To access this...
User Guide
Page 32
... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 33) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 34) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 35) ❑ Using the Built-... 53) ❑ Using the SD Memory Card (page 59) ❑ Using the Internet (page 63) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 65) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Function (page 68) n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer
... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 33) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 34) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 35) ❑ Using the Built-... 53) ❑ Using the SD Memory Card (page 59) ❑ Using the Internet (page 63) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 65) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Function (page 68) n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer
User Guide
Page 68
...devices without cables at a range of up the Bluetooth function with the SmartWi Connection Utility. To access this on the WIRELESS switch before starting the SmartWi Connection Utility. n 68 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Function You can transfer data between your computer and ...other Bluetooth devices such as another computer or a mobile phone. To use the Bluetooth function You need to set up to turn on -screen guide...
...devices without cables at a range of up the Bluetooth function with the SmartWi Connection Utility. To access this on the WIRELESS switch before starting the SmartWi Connection Utility. n 68 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Function You can transfer data between your computer and ...other Bluetooth devices such as another computer or a mobile phone. To use the Bluetooth function You need to set up to turn on -screen guide...
User Guide
Page 69
This is a frequent occurrence with audio output from a connected Bluetooth device. n 69 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on using the Bluetooth function ❑ The data transfer rate varies, depending on the following conditions: ❑ Obstacles, such as walls, located between devices... conditions ❑ Device configuration ❑ Type of software application ❑ Type of operating system ❑ Use of the Bluetooth standard and electromagnetic interference in all situations. ❑ Video and audio may not be synchronized if you play videos on your computer with...
This is a frequent occurrence with audio output from a connected Bluetooth device. n 69 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on using the Bluetooth function ❑ The data transfer rate varies, depending on the following conditions: ❑ Obstacles, such as walls, located between devices... conditions ❑ Device configuration ❑ Type of software application ❑ Type of operating system ❑ Use of the Bluetooth standard and electromagnetic interference in all situations. ❑ Video and audio may not be synchronized if you play videos on your computer with...
User Guide
Page 70
... however, may cause radio interference and result in reduced communication speeds and distances than the standard values. ❑ The Bluetooth function may cause bandwidth congestion, resulting in poor performance of the devices. This is normal with other devices that use ... , is not a malfunction. n 70 N Using Your VAIO Computer ❑ The 2.4 GHz band, with which Bluetooth devices or wireless LAN devices work with Bluetooth technology and is used by the manufacturer. ❑ Connecting multiple Bluetooth devices to minimize the interference from other devices, depending on ...
... however, may cause radio interference and result in reduced communication speeds and distances than the standard values. ❑ The Bluetooth function may cause bandwidth congestion, resulting in poor performance of the devices. This is normal with other devices that use ... , is not a malfunction. n 70 N Using Your VAIO Computer ❑ The 2.4 GHz band, with which Bluetooth devices or wireless LAN devices work with Bluetooth technology and is used by the manufacturer. ❑ Connecting multiple Bluetooth devices to minimize the interference from other devices, depending on ...
User Guide
Page 71
For certain devices, such as a mouse, no need to re-enter the passkey. ✍ The passkey can prevent any anonymous Bluetooth devices from accessing your computer. Once a device is registered, there is no passkey can be the same at both devices to communicate.... With the authentication function, you choose to be registered. n 71 N Using Your VAIO Computer Bluetooth Security The Bluetooth wireless technology has an authentication function, which allows you to determine with whom you can be different each time, but must be entered....
For certain devices, such as a mouse, no need to re-enter the passkey. ✍ The passkey can prevent any anonymous Bluetooth devices from accessing your computer. Once a device is registered, there is no passkey can be the same at both devices to communicate.... With the authentication function, you choose to be registered. n 71 N Using Your VAIO Computer Bluetooth Security The Bluetooth wireless technology has an authentication function, which allows you to determine with whom you can be different each time, but must be entered....
User Guide
Page 72
To open Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. To communicate with another Bluetooth device To communicate with Another Bluetooth Device You can connect your computer to a Bluetooth device such as another Bluetooth device, you first need to set up and using the Bluetooth function, search for Bluetooth information using Windows Help and Support. For setting up the Bluetooth function. n 72 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with another computer, a mobile phone, a PDA, a headset, a mouse, or a digital camera without the use of any cables.
To open Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. To communicate with another Bluetooth device To communicate with Another Bluetooth Device You can connect your computer to a Bluetooth device such as another Bluetooth device, you first need to set up and using the Bluetooth function, search for Bluetooth information using Windows Help and Support. For setting up the Bluetooth function. n 72 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with another computer, a mobile phone, a PDA, a headset, a mouse, or a digital camera without the use of any cables.
User Guide
Page 75
... function has little effect, adjust the earbud position in another size. Be sure to fit each earpiece of the headphones tightly into your computer via a Bluetooth connection ❑ The noise canceling function cannot be an extra pair in each small and large sizes supplied with a pair in the earpieces of medium...
... function has little effect, adjust the earbud position in another size. Be sure to fit each earpiece of the headphones tightly into your computer via a Bluetooth connection ❑ The noise canceling function cannot be an extra pair in each small and large sizes supplied with a pair in the earpieces of medium...
User Guide
Page 174
...at the following URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://www.sony.ca/support/ for customers in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in Brazil ...❑ Computer (page 176) ❑ System Security (page 184) ❑ Battery (page 185) ❑ Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 187) ❑ Internet (page 190) ❑ Networking (page 192) ❑ Bluetooth Technology (page 195...
...at the following URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://www.sony.ca/support/ for customers in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in Brazil ...❑ Computer (page 176) ❑ System Security (page 184) ❑ Battery (page 185) ❑ Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 187) ❑ Internet (page 190) ❑ Networking (page 192) ❑ Bluetooth Technology (page 195...
User Guide
Page 195
... not be found or it may not appear in a power saving mode. n 195 N Troubleshooting Bluetooth Technology What should I do if I cannot find the Bluetooth device I do if other Bluetooth devices cannot find other Bluetooth devices? What should I want to Normal mode, then turn on the WIRELESS switch. ❑ ...within 33 feet (10 meters) of the device you may not be able to communicate with your computer. ❑ To allow other Bluetooth devices to communicate with your computer is on the WIRELESS switch. ❑ Your computer and the device may not be able to ...
... not be found or it may not appear in a power saving mode. n 195 N Troubleshooting Bluetooth Technology What should I do if I cannot find the Bluetooth device I do if other Bluetooth devices cannot find other Bluetooth devices? What should I want to Normal mode, then turn on the WIRELESS switch. ❑ ...within 33 feet (10 meters) of the device you may not be able to communicate with your computer. ❑ To allow other Bluetooth devices to communicate with your computer is on the WIRELESS switch. ❑ Your computer and the device may not be able to ...
User Guide
Page 196
... manual for more information. n 196 N Troubleshooting What should I do if other Bluetooth devices cannot connect to my computer? ❑ Make sure the other devices are authenticated. ❑ To allow other Bluetooth devices to communicate with your computer, follow these steps: 1 Click Start, Control ...Panel, Hardware and Sound, Bluetooth Devices, and Bluetooth Settings. 2 Click the Options tab and select the Allow Bluetooth devices to communicate with your computer and Bluetooth devices closer to each other. ❑ If the device you want to...
... manual for more information. n 196 N Troubleshooting What should I do if other Bluetooth devices cannot connect to my computer? ❑ Make sure the other devices are authenticated. ❑ To allow other Bluetooth devices to communicate with your computer, follow these steps: 1 Click Start, Control ...Panel, Hardware and Sound, Bluetooth Devices, and Bluetooth Settings. 2 Click the Options tab and select the Allow Bluetooth devices to communicate with your computer and Bluetooth devices closer to each other. ❑ If the device you want to...
User Guide
Page 197
... other. ❑ The 2.4 GHz radio frequency used by other devices. n 197 N Troubleshooting Why is also used by Bluetooth and wireless LAN devices is my Bluetooth connection slow? ❑ The data transfer speed depends on the obstructions and/or the distance between your audio or video playback... and the device to which it is connected. ❑ Note that minimizes interference from obstacles or closer to the device to a Bluetooth audio device while audio or video playback software is affected by distance and obstructions. When you change a sound output device to which ...
... other. ❑ The 2.4 GHz radio frequency used by other devices. n 197 N Troubleshooting Why is also used by Bluetooth and wireless LAN devices is my Bluetooth connection slow? ❑ The data transfer speed depends on the obstructions and/or the distance between your audio or video playback... and the device to which it is connected. ❑ Note that minimizes interference from obstacles or closer to the device to a Bluetooth audio device while audio or video playback software is affected by distance and obstructions. When you change a sound output device to which ...
User Guide
Page 198
...as hospitals and airplanes, may not be available to a user with Bluetooth technology on the computer is only possible for Bluetooth information using Windows Help and Support. Why can't I use the Bluetooth function when I use of Bluetooth devices to avoid radio interference. n 198 N Troubleshooting Why can't... you cannot connect to see if use the services supported by the connected Bluetooth device? To open Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. Check with the Bluetooth function. For more details, search for services also supported by the computer ...
...as hospitals and airplanes, may not be available to a user with Bluetooth technology on the computer is only possible for Bluetooth information using Windows Help and Support. Why can't I use the Bluetooth function when I use of Bluetooth devices to avoid radio interference. n 198 N Troubleshooting Why can't... you cannot connect to see if use the services supported by the connected Bluetooth device? To open Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. Check with the Bluetooth function. For more details, search for services also supported by the computer ...
User Guide
Page 199
To log off your system, click Start, the arrow next to log off your system, the Bluetooth devices will not work. Why can 't I use the Bluetooth devices when I exchange business card data with a mobile phone? The business card exchange function is not supported. n 199 N Troubleshooting Why can 't I switch users? Be sure to the Lock button, and Log Off. If you switch users without logging off before switching users.
To log off your system, click Start, the arrow next to log off your system, the Bluetooth devices will not work. Why can 't I use the Bluetooth devices when I exchange business card data with a mobile phone? The business card exchange function is not supported. n 199 N Troubleshooting Why can 't I switch users? Be sure to the Lock button, and Log Off. If you switch users without logging off before switching users.
User Guide
Page 235
... Inc. VAIO Care™ Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO® Control Center Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO Control Center provides a centralized location that came with your computer. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 228). SmartWi Connection Utility allows you to easily switch between the various wireless components (wireless LAN, wireless WAN, and Bluetooth®...
... Inc. VAIO Care™ Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO® Control Center Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO Control Center provides a centralized location that came with your computer. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 228). SmartWi Connection Utility allows you to easily switch between the various wireless components (wireless LAN, wireless WAN, and Bluetooth®...
User Guide
Page 240
..., Micro Vault EX, MOTION EYE, Sony Style, DVgate, DVgate Plus, i.LINK, VAIO Digital Studio, VAIO Media, VAIO Media Music Server, VAIO Media Photo Server, VAIO Media Console, VAIO Sphere, VAIO World, VAIO Zone, Vegas, VAIO Media Video Server, Click to change without written permission is a registered trademark of the Blu-ray Disc Association. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are trademarks...
..., Micro Vault EX, MOTION EYE, Sony Style, DVgate, DVgate Plus, i.LINK, VAIO Digital Studio, VAIO Media, VAIO Media Music Server, VAIO Media Photo Server, VAIO Media Console, VAIO Sphere, VAIO World, VAIO Zone, Vegas, VAIO Media Video Server, Click to change without written permission is a registered trademark of the Blu-ray Disc Association. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are trademarks...