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Using Your VAIO Computer >
Using the Bluetooth Function
Using the Bluetooth Function
You can establish wireless communications between your computer and other Bluetooth
®
devices such as another computer
or a mobile phone. You can transfer data between these devices without cables at a range of up to 33 feet (10 meters) in an
open area.
To use the Bluetooth function
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Be sure to turn on the
WIRELESS
switch before starting the Bluetooth function.
To use the Bluetooth function, you first need to set up the Bluetooth function.
Search
Help and Support Center
for wireless LAN information to set up and use the wireless LAN function.
Notes on using the Bluetooth function
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The data transfer rate varies, depending on the following conditions:
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Obstacles, such as walls, located between devices
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Distance between devices
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Material used in walls
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Proximity to microwaves and cordless telephones
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Radio frequency interference and other environmental conditions
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Device configuration
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Type of software application
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Type of operating system
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Use of both wireless LAN and Bluetooth functions at the same time on your computer
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Size of file being exchanged
