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...Lights 18 Connecting a Power Source 19 Using the Battery Pack 20 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 28 Updating Your Computer 29 Using Your VAIO Computer 30 Using the Keyboard 31 Using the Touch Pad 33 Using Special-function Buttons 34 Using the Built-in Camera 35 Using ... 43 Using Other Modules / Memory Cards 48 Using the Internet 54 Using the Network (LAN 56 Using the Wireless LAN 57 Using the Bluetooth Function 61 Using Fingerprint Authentication 66 Using the TPM 73 Using Peripheral Devices 82 Connecting a Docking Station 83 Connecting External Speakers or Headphones ...
...Lights 18 Connecting a Power Source 19 Using the Battery Pack 20 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 28 Updating Your Computer 29 Using Your VAIO Computer 30 Using the Keyboard 31 Using the Touch Pad 33 Using Special-function Buttons 34 Using the Built-in Camera 35 Using ... 43 Using Other Modules / Memory Cards 48 Using the Internet 54 Using the Network (LAN 56 Using the Wireless LAN 57 Using the Bluetooth Function 61 Using Fingerprint Authentication 66 Using the TPM 73 Using Peripheral Devices 82 Connecting a Docking Station 83 Connecting External Speakers or Headphones ...
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... Using Fingerprint Authentication 154 Using the TPM 155 Troubleshooting 156 Computer 158 System Security 166 Battery 167 Built-in Camera 169 Internet 171 Networking 173 Bluetooth Technology 176 Optical Discs 180 Display 184 Printing 189 Microphone 190 Speakers 191 Touch Pad 192 Keyboard 193 Floppy Disks 194 Audio/Video 195 Memory...
... Using Fingerprint Authentication 154 Using the TPM 155 Troubleshooting 156 Computer 158 System Security 166 Battery 167 Built-in Camera 169 Internet 171 Networking 173 Bluetooth Technology 176 Optical Discs 180 Display 184 Printing 189 Microphone 190 Speakers 191 Touch Pad 192 Keyboard 193 Floppy Disks 194 Audio/Video 195 Memory...
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Information about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer. See the specifications to access the help files from the help files - May be available on a ... options may be able to find out about configuration of your computer. To access this on your computer. Before Use > Finding More about setting up Bluetooth®, wireless LAN, GPS, and wireless WAN functions. You may not be included with the preinstalled programs on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and...
Information about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer. See the specifications to access the help files from the help files - May be available on a ... options may be able to find out about configuration of your computer. To access this on your computer. Before Use > Finding More about setting up Bluetooth®, wireless LAN, GPS, and wireless WAN functions. You may not be included with the preinstalled programs on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and...
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... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 31) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 33) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 34) ❑ Using the Built-... (page 48) ❑ Using the Internet (page 54) ❑ Using the Network (LAN) (page 56) ❑ Using the Wireless LAN (page 57) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Function (page 61) ❑ Using Fingerprint Authentication (page 66) ❑ Using the TPM (page 73) n 30 N
... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 31) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 33) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 34) ❑ Using the Built-... (page 48) ❑ Using the Internet (page 54) ❑ Using the Network (LAN) (page 56) ❑ Using the Wireless LAN (page 57) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Function (page 61) ❑ Using Fingerprint Authentication (page 66) ❑ Using the TPM (page 73) n 30 N
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... information. Be sure to turn on your computer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Bluetooth Function n 61 N 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 To use the Bluetooth function. See the SmartWi Connection Utility Help for...
... information. Be sure to turn on your computer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Bluetooth Function n 61 N 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 To use the Bluetooth function. See the SmartWi Connection Utility Help for...
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... and is used in reduced communication speeds and distances than the standard values. Bluetooth devices use the same wave length. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Bluetooth Function n 62 N Notes on using the Bluetooth function ❑ The data transfer rate varies, depending on the following conditions:...10065; Device configuration ❑ Type of software application ❑ Type of operating system ❑ Use of both wireless LAN and Bluetooth functions at the same time on your computer ❑ Size of file being exchanged ❑ Large files may cause radio interference...
... and is used in reduced communication speeds and distances than the standard values. Bluetooth devices use the same wave length. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Bluetooth Function n 62 N Notes on using the Bluetooth function ❑ The data transfer rate varies, depending on the following conditions:...10065; Device configuration ❑ Type of software application ❑ Type of operating system ❑ Use of both wireless LAN and Bluetooth functions at the same time on your computer ❑ Size of file being exchanged ❑ Large files may cause radio interference...
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This is normal with other devices, depending on the manufacturer or the software version employed by the manufacturer. ❑ Connecting multiple Bluetooth devices to your computer may not work with Bluetooth technology and is not a malfunction. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Bluetooth Function n 63 N ❑ The Bluetooth function may cause channel congestion, resulting in poor performance of the devices.
This is normal with other devices, depending on the manufacturer or the software version employed by the manufacturer. ❑ Connecting multiple Bluetooth devices to your computer may not work with Bluetooth technology and is not a malfunction. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Bluetooth Function n 63 N ❑ The Bluetooth function may cause channel congestion, resulting in poor performance of the devices.
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... from accessing your computer. With the authentication function, you choose to communicate. The first time two Bluetooth devices communicate, a common passkey (a password required for authentication) should be determined for both ends. For certain devices, such as a mouse,... devices to re-enter the passkey. ✍ The passkey can be different each time, but must be registered. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Bluetooth Function n 64 N Bluetooth Security The Bluetooth wireless technology has an authentication function, which allows you to determine with whom you can be entered.
... from accessing your computer. With the authentication function, you choose to communicate. The first time two Bluetooth devices communicate, a common passkey (a password required for authentication) should be determined for both ends. For certain devices, such as a mouse,... devices to re-enter the passkey. ✍ The passkey can be different each time, but must be registered. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Bluetooth Function n 64 N Bluetooth Security The Bluetooth wireless technology has an authentication function, which allows you to determine with whom you can be entered.
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... without the use of any cables. To communicate with another Bluetooth device To communicate with Another Bluetooth Device You can connect your computer to turn on the WIRELESS switch before starting the Bluetooth function. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Bluetooth Function n 65 N Communicating with another Bluetooth device, you first need to set up and using...
... without the use of any cables. To communicate with another Bluetooth device To communicate with Another Bluetooth Device You can connect your computer to turn on the WIRELESS switch before starting the Bluetooth function. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Bluetooth Function n 65 N Communicating with another Bluetooth device, you first need to set up and using...
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... 173) ❑ Bluetooth Technology (page 176) ❑ Optical Discs (page 180) Try these suggestions before visiting the Sony online support web site at the following URLs: ❑ For customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ❑ For customers in Canada http://www.sony.ca/support/ ❑...; For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/LA/ ❑ For customers in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ Features and ...
... 173) ❑ Bluetooth Technology (page 176) ❑ Optical Discs (page 180) Try these suggestions before visiting the Sony online support web site at the following URLs: ❑ For customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ❑ For customers in Canada http://www.sony.ca/support/ ❑...; For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/LA/ ❑ For customers in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ Features and ...
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...enabled. ❑ Make sure the WIRELESS switch is on and the WIRELESS indicator light is lit on your computer. ❑ You cannot use the Bluetooth function when your computer is in a power saving mode. See the other device's manual for more information. ❑ If the device you want... to Normal mode, then turn on . Wireless Bluetooth technology works best when the devices are within 33 feet (10 meters) of the device you want to communicate with is already communicating with another...
...enabled. ❑ Make sure the WIRELESS switch is on and the WIRELESS indicator light is lit on your computer. ❑ You cannot use the Bluetooth function when your computer is in a power saving mode. See the other device's manual for more information. ❑ If the device you want... to Normal mode, then turn on . Wireless Bluetooth technology works best when the devices are within 33 feet (10 meters) of the device you want to communicate with is already communicating with another...
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...may be shorter than 33 feet (10 meters) depending on existing obstacles between your computer and Bluetooth devices closer to each other. ❑ The 2.4 GHz radio frequency used by Bluetooth and wireless LAN devices is affected by other devices. Move your computer and the device to...between the two devices, on radio wave quality, and on the operating system or the software in use . Why is connected. Bluetooth devices incorporate technology that minimizes interference from other devices using the same wavelength, however, communication speed and connection range may need to move...
...may be shorter than 33 feet (10 meters) depending on existing obstacles between your computer and Bluetooth devices closer to each other. ❑ The 2.4 GHz radio frequency used by Bluetooth and wireless LAN devices is affected by other devices. Move your computer and the device to...between the two devices, on radio wave quality, and on the operating system or the software in use . Why is connected. Bluetooth devices incorporate technology that minimizes interference from other devices using the same wavelength, however, communication speed and connection range may need to move...
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...using Windows Help and Support. If you switch users without logging off before switching users. Why can't I use the Bluetooth function when I exchange business card data with a standard user account? To log off your computer transmits a radio frequency .... Can I use the services supported by the computer with the Bluetooth function. Troubleshooting > Bluetooth Technology n 178 N Why can't I switch users? Check with Bluetooth technology on the computer is not supported. Why can't I use the Bluetooth devices when I use a device with facility staff to the Lock...
...using Windows Help and Support. If you switch users without logging off before switching users. Why can't I use the Bluetooth function when I exchange business card data with a standard user account? To log off your computer transmits a radio frequency .... Can I use the services supported by the computer with the Bluetooth function. Troubleshooting > Bluetooth Technology n 178 N Why can't I switch users? Check with Bluetooth technology on the computer is not supported. Why can't I use the Bluetooth devices when I use a device with facility staff to the Lock...
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Follow these steps: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and Bluetooth Devices. 2 Right-click the icon for the device that you need to connect the device using the A2DP and select Control. 3 Click to cancel the ... support SCMS-T content protection, you want to a device only if it supports SCMS-T content protection check box under SCMS-T Settings. Check the SCMS-T settings. Troubleshooting > Bluetooth Technology n 179 N What should I do if I do not hear sound from my headphones or audio/video controller?
Follow these steps: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and Bluetooth Devices. 2 Right-click the icon for the device that you need to connect the device using the A2DP and select Control. 3 Click to cancel the ... support SCMS-T content protection, you want to a device only if it supports SCMS-T content protection check box under SCMS-T Settings. Check the SCMS-T settings. Troubleshooting > Bluetooth Technology n 179 N What should I do if I do not hear sound from my headphones or audio/video controller?
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..., SmartWi, ATRAC, and ATRAC3plus are owned by the PCMCIA and any use of such marks by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Sony Corporation is prohibited. MultiMediaCard is under license. SDHC Logo is a trademark. Reproduction in whole or in...Micro Vault, Micro Vault EX, MOTION EYE, My Memory Center, Sony Style, Backstage, DVgate, DVgate Plus, i.LINK, VAIO Care, 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 BD, G-Sensor, like.no.other...
..., SmartWi, ATRAC, and ATRAC3plus are owned by the PCMCIA and any use of such marks by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Sony Corporation is prohibited. MultiMediaCard is under license. SDHC Logo is a trademark. Reproduction in whole or in...Micro Vault, Micro Vault EX, MOTION EYE, My Memory Center, Sony Style, Backstage, DVgate, DVgate Plus, i.LINK, VAIO Care, 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 BD, G-Sensor, like.no.other...