Using The Bluetooth Functionality - Sony VGN-A217M Hardware Manual

Hardware Guide

Using the Bluetooth functionality

If your notebook is equipped with the Bluetooth functionality*, you can establish wireless communication between your notebook
and other Bluetooth devices such as another notebook, a mobile phone or a modem station. You can transfer data between these
devices without cables and up to 10 metres range in open space.
To connect to a Bluetooth device, proceed as follows:
1 Turn on the Wireless switch on the front of your notebook.
The Switch wireless devices dialog box appears.
2
Select the Bluetooth option.
3 Click OK.
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Read the printed Specifications document for more information.
Read the Regulations Guide before using the Bluetooth functionality.
The 2.4 GHz band with which Bluetooth devices or wireless LAN devices work, is used by various devices. Bluetooth devices use the technology to minimize the interference
from other devices that use the same wave length. Communication speed and distances can be inferior to the standard values. Interference from other devices may also
stop communications. Do not simultaneously use the Bluetooth function and wireless communication devices which use the 2.4 GHz band, such as a wireless LAN PC Card.
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The Bluetooth functions may not work depending on the third party devices or the software version used by third party companies.
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When you purchase Bluetooth devices, check their operating conditions.
Bluetooth security
The Bluetooth wireless technology has an authentication function, which allows you to control with whom you communicate. With
the authentication function, you can avoid any anonymous Bluetooth devices accessing your notebook.
The first time two Bluetooth devices communicate, a common Passkey (a password required for authentication) should be
determined for both devices to be registered. Once a device is registered, there is no need to reenter the Passkey.
You can change your settings in order not to be discovered by other Bluetooth devices or you can set a limit.
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