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... the topics you want to learn more about your computer's hardware specifications and preinstalled software information. Welcome Congratulations on all aspects of this main window. View the Electronic Flyer, which lists your computer. Page 1 Go to the Sony Computing Support Web site to view the VAIO® Computer Specifications, which provides updates...
... the topics you want to learn more about your computer's hardware specifications and preinstalled software information. Welcome Congratulations on all aspects of this main window. View the Electronic Flyer, which lists your computer. Page 1 Go to the Sony Computing Support Web site to view the VAIO® Computer Specifications, which provides updates...
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... conserving power. Games Disables the display and the Hard Disk Standby timer. This option is in PowerPanel. DVD Optimizes performance and power requirements for active software programs. Page 22 You can establish settings for LCD (Video) Standby, Hard Disk Standby, and Standby mode to the optical drive and Memory Stick®...
... conserving power. Games Disables the display and the Hard Disk Standby timer. This option is in PowerPanel. DVD Optimizes performance and power requirements for active software programs. Page 22 You can establish settings for LCD (Video) Standby, Hard Disk Standby, and Standby mode to the optical drive and Memory Stick®...
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... or CD-R disc, read the following notes to avoid a computer malfunction and ensure the best results: Deactivate the screen saver and exit anti-virus software. Deactivate memory-resident disc utilities to avoid data loss. Disable the FindFast program if it is at least 50 percent charged. Insert a blank...
... or CD-R disc, read the following notes to avoid a computer malfunction and ensure the best results: Deactivate the screen saver and exit anti-virus software. Deactivate memory-resident disc utilities to avoid data loss. Disable the FindFast program if it is at least 50 percent charged. Insert a blank...
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... power saving modes while the computer is inserted into the optical drive. See Conserving Battery Power for more information. 2. Do not use memory-resident utility software to All Programs. 2. Select a program, such as InterVideo WinDVD, to use a program, see the help guide included with the DVD program To play the DVD...
... power saving modes while the computer is inserted into the optical drive. See Conserving Battery Power for more information. 2. Do not use memory-resident utility software to All Programs. 2. Select a program, such as InterVideo WinDVD, to use a program, see the help guide included with the DVD program To play the DVD...
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You can use the camera to locate these files, see Locating the help files. The VAIO Software Tutorials and the Network Smart Capture Help file contain more detailed information about using your MOTION EYE® Camera. Page 53 For directions on where to capture still images and record movies. MOTION EYE Camera Using the MOTION EYE Camera Your computer comes with a built-in MOTION EYE® camera.
You can use the camera to locate these files, see Locating the help files. The VAIO Software Tutorials and the Network Smart Capture Help file contain more detailed information about using your MOTION EYE® Camera. Page 53 For directions on where to capture still images and record movies. MOTION EYE Camera Using the MOTION EYE Camera Your computer comes with a built-in MOTION EYE® camera.
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You can use the camera to locate these files, see Locating the help files. MOTION EYE Camera Using the MOTION EYE Camera Your computer comes with a built-in MOTION EYE® camera. The VAIO Software Tutorials and the Network Smart Capture Help file contain more detailed information about using your MOTION EYE® Camera. For directions on where to capture still images and record movies. Page 54
You can use the camera to locate these files, see Locating the help files. MOTION EYE Camera Using the MOTION EYE Camera Your computer comes with a built-in MOTION EYE® camera. The VAIO Software Tutorials and the Network Smart Capture Help file contain more detailed information about using your MOTION EYE® Camera. For directions on where to capture still images and record movies. Page 54
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... Network Smart Capture program. Rotate the focus ring to photograph. Page 56 Rotating the MOTION EYE Cam era 4. Adjusting the Focus Ring See the VAIO Software Tutorials or the Network Smart Capture Help file for more information on the Network Smart Capture window. The image appears in the following sizes: 640...
... Network Smart Capture program. Rotate the focus ring to photograph. Page 56 Rotating the MOTION EYE Cam era 4. Adjusting the Focus Ring See the VAIO Software Tutorials or the Network Smart Capture Help file for more information on the Network Smart Capture window. The image appears in the following sizes: 640...
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Click Start and select Welcome to VAIO Life to VAIO Life Web site. Page 58 Locating the help files are also posted on the Windows® taskbar, point to All Programs and Network Smart Capture, and then click Help. Software help files To locate the Network Smart Capture Help file, click Start on the Welcome to locate this site.
Click Start and select Welcome to VAIO Life to VAIO Life Web site. Page 58 Locating the help files are also posted on the Windows® taskbar, point to All Programs and Network Smart Capture, and then click Help. Software help files To locate the Network Smart Capture Help file, click Start on the Welcome to locate this site.
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...affected when the lens is not guaranteed. If your recording cannot be guaranteed. Clean the lens regularly. Page 59 Close all software that uses the built-in camera is in the Sound Recording category. 4. Click Start on using the MOTION EYE camera Do not touch... Do not point the camera toward the sun. You cannot detach the camera. Network Smart Capture is unavailable while other software that uses the built-in camera before you use . Click Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices and Sounds and Audio Devices, and then click the ...
...affected when the lens is not guaranteed. If your recording cannot be guaranteed. Clean the lens regularly. Page 59 Close all software that uses the built-in camera is in the Sound Recording category. 4. Click Start on using the MOTION EYE camera Do not touch... Do not point the camera toward the sun. You cannot detach the camera. Network Smart Capture is unavailable while other software that uses the built-in camera before you use . Click Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices and Sounds and Audio Devices, and then click the ...
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... computer or port replicator, if applicable. Connecting a USB Printer You can connect a universal serial bus (USB) printer to easily install the printer software, but some printers require separate driver software installation. To connect a USB printer 1. See "Locating Controls and Ports" in the "Setting Up" chapter of the USB cable into the USB...
... computer or port replicator, if applicable. Connecting a USB Printer You can connect a universal serial bus (USB) printer to easily install the printer software, but some printers require separate driver software installation. To connect a USB printer 1. See "Locating Controls and Ports" in the "Setting Up" chapter of the USB cable into the USB...
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...purposes only. Currently, MagicGate technology features such as authentication and encryption are not available. Memory Stick media - Sony suggests using Sony® MagicGate technology. Provides copyright protection with authentication and encryption, using only MG Memory Stick media to store and ... copyright protection and high-speed transfer features when used with the new Memory Stick PRO media. Currently, Sony® SonicStage and OpenMG software are not compatible with compatible Memory Stick PRO devices. Copy the video file to prevent unauthorized duplication or...
...purposes only. Currently, MagicGate technology features such as authentication and encryption are not available. Memory Stick media - Sony suggests using Sony® MagicGate technology. Provides copyright protection with authentication and encryption, using only MG Memory Stick media to store and ... copyright protection and high-speed transfer features when used with the new Memory Stick PRO media. Currently, Sony® SonicStage and OpenMG software are not compatible with compatible Memory Stick PRO devices. Copy the video file to prevent unauthorized duplication or...
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... and dialogs shortcut menu, select the desired language: English español Português francais 5. Under certain conditions, some third-party software applications may not function properly. Click Start on the Windows® taskbar, and then click Control Panel. 2. Page 74 From the Language used in English...
... and dialogs shortcut menu, select the desired language: English español Português francais 5. Under certain conditions, some third-party software applications may not function properly. Click Start on the Windows® taskbar, and then click Control Panel. 2. Page 74 From the Language used in English...
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... See "Locating Controls and Ports" in the "Setting Up" chapter of your computer 1. Although the New Hardware Wizard guides you through the software installation, some devices require separate driver software installation. Connecting a mouse or keyboard If you connect the mouse or keyboard when the computer is on -screen instructions to complete the...
... See "Locating Controls and Ports" in the "Setting Up" chapter of your computer 1. Although the New Hardware Wizard guides you through the software installation, some devices require separate driver software installation. Connecting a mouse or keyboard If you connect the mouse or keyboard when the computer is on -screen instructions to complete the...
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...software to create CDs and DVDs or play DVDs. Refer to the doc umentation that c ame with your s ys tem, s uc h as C D-RW or hard dis k drive, c onfirm their operating s ys tem c ompatibility and required operating c onditions . The Sony i.LINK optical drive is only compatible with certain Sony VAIO® PCG... series computers that are preinstalled with eac h other. i.LINK Optical Drives The i.LINK®1 drive, once it is a trademark of Sony us ed only to des ...
...software to create CDs and DVDs or play DVDs. Refer to the doc umentation that c ame with your s ys tem, s uc h as C D-RW or hard dis k drive, c onfirm their operating s ys tem c ompatibility and required operating c onditions . The Sony i.LINK optical drive is only compatible with certain Sony VAIO® PCG... series computers that are preinstalled with eac h other. i.LINK Optical Drives The i.LINK®1 drive, once it is a trademark of Sony us ed only to des ...
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... computer. Select one set of instructions from the following list: If your digital video camera recorder is compatible with most Sony digital video camera recorders. Select the program you want to use the camera. Using a digital video camera recorder Your computer comes with... preinstalled driver software that comes with its own driver software, install these drivers before you use in this window, and click OK. Click Start, and click All Programs....
... computer. Select one set of instructions from the following list: If your digital video camera recorder is compatible with most Sony digital video camera recorders. Select the program you want to use the camera. Using a digital video camera recorder Your computer comes with... preinstalled driver software that comes with its own driver software, install these drivers before you use in this window, and click OK. Click Start, and click All Programs....
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See To activate Hibernate mode for information on how you are using battery power? Can my computer enter Hibernate mode while using a program that prevents the system from entering Hibernate mode. If you can enter Hibernate mode while using battery power, but some software programs and peripheral devices prevent the system from entering Hibernate mode, save your data frequently to avoid losing data. Your computer can manually activate Hibernate mode. Page 139
See To activate Hibernate mode for information on how you are using battery power? Can my computer enter Hibernate mode while using a program that prevents the system from entering Hibernate mode. If you can enter Hibernate mode while using battery power, but some software programs and peripheral devices prevent the system from entering Hibernate mode, save your data frequently to avoid losing data. Your computer can manually activate Hibernate mode. Page 139
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Plug the cable into the Modem jack on the computer and the wall jack. Make sure the telephone cable is compatible with the computer's modem. (All preinstalled Sony programs are compatible.) Page 141 Internet Why doesn't my modem work? Make sure the telephone cable is securely plugged into an ordinary telephone and listen for a dial tone. Make sure the telephone number the program is dialing is correct. Make sure the software you are using is working.
Plug the cable into the Modem jack on the computer and the wall jack. Make sure the telephone cable is compatible with the computer's modem. (All preinstalled Sony programs are compatible.) Page 141 Internet Why doesn't my modem work? Make sure the telephone cable is securely plugged into an ordinary telephone and listen for a dial tone. Make sure the telephone number the program is dialing is correct. Make sure the software you are using is working.
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Plug the cable into the Modem jack on the computer and the wall jack. Make sure the telephone cable is compatible with the computer's modem. (All preinstalled Sony programs are using is working. Internet Why doesn't my modem work? Make sure the telephone cable is securely plugged into an ordinary telephone and listen for a dial tone. Make sure the telephone number the program is dialing is correct. Make sure the software you are compatible.) Page 142
Plug the cable into the Modem jack on the computer and the wall jack. Make sure the telephone cable is compatible with the computer's modem. (All preinstalled Sony programs are using is working. Internet Why doesn't my modem work? Make sure the telephone cable is securely plugged into an ordinary telephone and listen for a dial tone. Make sure the telephone number the program is dialing is correct. Make sure the software you are compatible.) Page 142
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... device may be temporarily overloaded depending on how many other access points, change the access point channel. Other factors include device configurations, radio conditions, and software compatibility. Why is the data transfer speed slow? The wireless LAN data transfer speed is affected by distance and obstructions between devices and access...
... device may be temporarily overloaded depending on how many other access points, change the access point channel. Other factors include device configurations, radio conditions, and software compatibility. Why is the data transfer speed slow? The wireless LAN data transfer speed is affected by distance and obstructions between devices and access...
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...the Taskbar Notification area, and click to increase and decrease the volume. Make sure the CD audio feature is enabled and the correct driver software is installed according to select the Enable digital CD audio for at least one hour. Follow these steps: 1. Follow these steps: 1.... be incompatible with the label facing up. Make sure the necessary program(s) is installed. Page 157 Condensation can confirm the driver software by pressing the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys, and selecting Restart from the optical drive. 3. Check the volume setting in the Device Manager box...
...the Taskbar Notification area, and click to increase and decrease the volume. Make sure the CD audio feature is enabled and the correct driver software is installed according to select the Enable digital CD audio for at least one hour. Follow these steps: 1. Follow these steps: 1.... be incompatible with the label facing up. Make sure the necessary program(s) is installed. Page 157 Condensation can confirm the driver software by pressing the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys, and selecting Restart from the optical drive. 3. Check the volume setting in the Device Manager box...