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... and Ports...15 About the Indicator Lights ...22 Connecting a Power Source ...23 Using the Battery Pack ...24 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...32 Using Your VAIO Computer ...33 Using the Keyboard ...34 Using the Touch Pad ...35 Using Special-function Buttons ...36 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...37 Using... Disc Drive ...40 Using the ExpressCard Module ...50 Using the Memory Stick ...54 Using the SD Memory Card ...60 Using the Internet...63 Using the Network (LAN) ...65
... and Ports...15 About the Indicator Lights ...22 Connecting a Power Source ...23 Using the Battery Pack ...24 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...32 Using Your VAIO Computer ...33 Using the Keyboard ...34 Using the Touch Pad ...35 Using Special-function Buttons ...36 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...37 Using... Disc Drive ...40 Using the ExpressCard Module ...50 Using the Memory Stick ...54 Using the SD Memory Card ...60 Using the Internet...63 Using the Network (LAN) ...65
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n4 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...151 Adding and Removing Memory...152 Precautions ...159 Handling the LCD Screen ...160 Using the Power Source ...161 Handling Your Computer ...162 Handling the ... the Hard Disk ...172 Updating Your Computer ...173 Troubleshooting ...174 Computer ...176 System Security ...184 Battery...185 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...187 Internet ...189 Networking ...191 Bluetooth Technology ...194 Optical Discs ...198 Display ...203
n4 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...151 Adding and Removing Memory...152 Precautions ...159 Handling the LCD Screen ...160 Using the Power Source ...161 Handling Your Computer ...162 Handling the ... the Hard Disk ...172 Updating Your Computer ...173 Troubleshooting ...174 Computer ...176 System Security ...184 Battery...185 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...187 Internet ...189 Networking ...191 Bluetooth Technology ...194 Optical Discs ...198 Display ...203
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n 20 N Getting Started A Port cover Open the port cover to access the ports behind it is completely out of the socket. Push out the top edge of the port cover and gently pull the cover until it . B Network (Ethernet) port (page 65) C HDMI output port* (page 94) D Modem port* (page 63) * On selected models only.
n 20 N Getting Started A Port cover Open the port cover to access the ports behind it is completely out of the socket. Push out the top edge of the port cover and gently pull the cover until it . B Network (Ethernet) port (page 65) C HDMI output port* (page 94) D Modem port* (page 63) * On selected models only.
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... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 34) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 35) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 36) ❑ Using the Built-... 50) ❑ Using the Memory Stick (page 54) ❑ Using the SD Memory Card (page 60) ❑ Using the Internet (page 63) ❑ Using the Network (LAN) (page 65) ❑ Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 67) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Function (page 70) n 33 N Using Your...
... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 34) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 35) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 36) ❑ Using the Built-... 50) ❑ Using the Memory Stick (page 54) ❑ Using the SD Memory Card (page 60) ❑ Using the Internet (page 63) ❑ Using the Network (LAN) (page 65) ❑ Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 67) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Function (page 70) n 33 N Using Your...
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...to the Internet using the Internet, you need to sign up with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) and set up the wireless LAN network. For the detailed instructions on devices required for more information. ! The following types of Internet connection services may need to connect an ...specifications. If your computer is equipped with your computer to the Internet, be available from your computer to the Internet. n 63 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Internet Before using the wireless LAN function, you need to set up devices required for example a USB telephone modem, a DSL...
...to the Internet using the Internet, you need to sign up with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) and set up the wireless LAN network. For the detailed instructions on devices required for more information. ! The following types of Internet connection services may need to connect an ...specifications. If your computer is equipped with your computer to the Internet, be available from your computer to the Internet. n 63 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Internet Before using the wireless LAN function, you need to set up devices required for example a USB telephone modem, a DSL...
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... modem or connected device may not work with a built-in modem only. 1 Plug one end of these connections may not work properly. n 64 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ Your computer does not work with party lines, cannot be connected to models with multiple telephone lines or a private branch exchange (PBX). The.... 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Connect to the Internet ! The Connect to the Internet window appears. 3 Click Dial-up connection to the Internet under Network and Internet. To set up a dial-up . 4 Follow the on the computer.
... modem or connected device may not work with a built-in modem only. 1 Plug one end of these connections may not work properly. n 64 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ Your computer does not work with party lines, cannot be connected to models with multiple telephone lines or a private branch exchange (PBX). The.... 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Connect to the Internet ! The Connect to the Internet window appears. 3 Click Dial-up connection to the Internet under Network and Internet. To set up a dial-up . 4 Follow the on the computer.
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.... ! For detailed settings and devices needed to connect to the network, ask your network. n 65 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Network (LAN) You can be connected to the network with an Ethernet network cable. Connect one end of a network cable (not supplied) to the network (Ethernet) port on your computer is disabled when the computer is attached...
.... ! For detailed settings and devices needed to connect to the network, ask your network. n 65 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Network (LAN) You can be connected to the network with an Ethernet network cable. Connect one end of a network cable (not supplied) to the network (Ethernet) port on your computer is disabled when the computer is attached...
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Public telephone subscriber line - If the network (Ethernet) port is connected to one of the telephone lines mentioned below, high electric current to the port may cause damage, overheating, or fire. - Home (intercom speakerphone) or business-use telephone lines (multi-line business telephone) - PBX (private branch exchange) n 66 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! Do not plug a telephone cable into the network (Ethernet) port on your computer.
Public telephone subscriber line - If the network (Ethernet) port is connected to one of the telephone lines mentioned below, high electric current to the port may cause damage, overheating, or fire. - Home (intercom speakerphone) or business-use telephone lines (multi-line business telephone) - PBX (private branch exchange) n 66 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! Do not plug a telephone cable into the network (Ethernet) port on your computer.
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... on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. ! n 67 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN) Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN), all normal Ethernet connectivity, but with the added benefits of mobility and roaming. ...See the SmartWi Connection Utility Help for the IEEE 802.11a standard, on ad-hoc networks. To access this on the WIRELESS switch before starting the wireless LAN function. Be sure to another. You can still access information,...
... on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. ! n 67 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN) Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN), all normal Ethernet connectivity, but with the added benefits of mobility and roaming. ...See the SmartWi Connection Utility Help for the IEEE 802.11a standard, on ad-hoc networks. To access this on the WIRELESS switch before starting the wireless LAN function. Be sure to another. You can still access information,...
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...specifies the used for the IEEE 802.11a standard, on interoperable security enhancements that increase the level of WPA, provides stronger data protection and network access control and is a security protocol, Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2), and Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA). limited number of...WPA2 is not available on the WIRELESS switch before activating the WLAN function, read the Safety Information carefully. n 68 N Using Your VAIO Computer ❑ For models without the wireless WAN function Search for wireless LAN information using Windows Help and Support to user authentication ...
...specifies the used for the IEEE 802.11a standard, on interoperable security enhancements that increase the level of WPA, provides stronger data protection and network access control and is a security protocol, Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2), and Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA). limited number of...WPA2 is not available on the WIRELESS switch before activating the WLAN function, read the Safety Information carefully. n 68 N Using Your VAIO Computer ❑ For models without the wireless WAN function Search for wireless LAN information using Windows Help and Support to user authentication ...
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Although technologies to minimize interference from other various devices. Deploying IEEE 802.11b and IEEE 802.11g products on the same wireless network may be as fast as the one displayed on the distance between communication devices, existence of obstacles between such devices, the radio conditions...the same band are employed on the actual distance between communication devices, existence of such walls, and the software in use . n 69 N Using Your VAIO Computer The IEEE 802.11a standard is a wireless LAN standard, using the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz band. The 2.4 GHz band used by wireless LAN...
Although technologies to minimize interference from other various devices. Deploying IEEE 802.11b and IEEE 802.11g products on the same wireless network may be as fast as the one displayed on the distance between communication devices, existence of obstacles between such devices, the radio conditions...the same band are employed on the actual distance between communication devices, existence of such walls, and the software in use . n 69 N Using Your VAIO Computer The IEEE 802.11a standard is a wireless LAN standard, using the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz band. The 2.4 GHz band used by wireless LAN...
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... the docking station is available as a printer and an external display. B IN USE indicator (page 86) C UNDOCK button (page 86) D DC IN port (page 83) E Network (Ethernet) port (1000BASE-T / 100BASE-TX / 10BASE-T) (page 65) F Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 105) G DVI-D port (page 94) H MONITOR port (page 94) * Support high...
... the docking station is available as a printer and an external display. B IN USE indicator (page 86) C UNDOCK button (page 86) D DC IN port (page 83) E Network (Ethernet) port (1000BASE-T / 100BASE-TX / 10BASE-T) (page 65) F Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 105) G DVI-D port (page 94) H MONITOR port (page 94) * Support high...
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... equipment. ❑ Turn off your computer and disconnect it from its power sources (battery pack and AC adapter) and from any telecommunication links, networks, or modems (if any cover or panel from the computer. This damage may result in a carpeted area, and do not work in personal ... requirements for example). Install the memory module only at an ESD workstation. The package protects the module from ESD. n 152 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you upgrade your computer's memory, read the notes and ...
... equipment. ❑ Turn off your computer and disconnect it from its power sources (battery pack and AC adapter) and from any telecommunication links, networks, or modems (if any cover or panel from the computer. This damage may result in a carpeted area, and do not work in personal ... requirements for example). Install the memory module only at an ESD workstation. The package protects the module from ESD. n 152 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you upgrade your computer's memory, read the notes and ...
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...site 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/LA/ for customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ for customers in Brazil ❑...; Computer (page 176) ❑ System Security (page 184) ❑ Battery (page 185) ❑ Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 187) ❑ Internet (page 189) ❑ Networking (page 191) ❑ Bluetooth ...
...site 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/LA/ for customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ for customers in Brazil ❑...; Computer (page 176) ❑ System Security (page 184) ❑ Battery (page 185) ❑ Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 187) ❑ Internet (page 189) ❑ Networking (page 191) ❑ Bluetooth ...
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...Right-click the power status icon on . ❑ Follow these steps to check the settings: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click View network status and tasks under the current power plan. 3 Click Change advanced power settings. 4 Select the Advanced settings tab. 5 Double-click Wireless Adapter...Mode. 6 Select Maximum Performance from the drop-down list both for Wireless Adapter Settings in the Power Options window. n 191 N Troubleshooting Networking What should I do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point? ❑ Connection capability is selected for On battery and...
...Right-click the power status icon on . ❑ Follow these steps to check the settings: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click View network status and tasks under the current power plan. 3 Click Change advanced power settings. 4 Select the Advanced settings tab. 5 Double-click Wireless Adapter...Mode. 6 Select Maximum Performance from the drop-down list both for Wireless Adapter Settings in the Power Options window. n 191 N Troubleshooting Networking What should I do if my computer cannot connect to a wireless LAN access point? ❑ Connection capability is selected for On battery and...
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...to an access point, data transfer interruptions may result in a communication failure. Follow the steps in What should I change the encryption key? Why does the network connection stop when I do I avoid data transfer interruptions? ❑ When your computer is intact. ❑ Change the access point channel. Third-party ... key on both computers so the key matches. Two computers with the wireless LAN function may be preset to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication uses divided frequency bands known as channels.
...to an access point, data transfer interruptions may result in a communication failure. Follow the steps in What should I change the encryption key? Why does the network connection stop when I do I avoid data transfer interruptions? ❑ When your computer is intact. ❑ Change the access point channel. Third-party ... key on both computers so the key matches. Two computers with the wireless LAN function may be preset to different channels from Sony devices. ❑ If you are channels? ❑ Wireless LAN communication uses divided frequency bands known as channels.