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n4 N Troubleshooting ...93 Computer ...95 System Security ...100 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...101 Networking ...104 Bluetooth Technology ...107 Optical Discs ...111 Display ...116 Printing ...117 Microphone ...118 Mouse ...119 Speakers ...120 Keyboard...122 Floppy Disks ...123 Audio/Video...124 Memory Stick ...127 Peripherals ...128 Support Options ...129 Sony Support Information ...130 Program Support Information...133 Trademarks ...144
n4 N Troubleshooting ...93 Computer ...95 System Security ...100 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...101 Networking ...104 Bluetooth Technology ...107 Optical Discs ...111 Display ...116 Printing ...117 Microphone ...118 Mouse ...119 Speakers ...120 Keyboard...122 Floppy Disks ...123 Audio/Video...124 Memory Stick ...127 Peripherals ...128 Support Options ...129 Sony Support Information ...130 Program Support Information...133 Trademarks ...144
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External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those of -the-art personal computing experience. ! n5 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of your computer.
External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those of -the-art personal computing experience. ! n5 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of your computer.
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... example horizontal streaks, if you to instant messaging software and video editing software and enables you view a rapid-moving object. This... the built-in MOTION EYE camera with your instant messaging or video editing software does not activate or deactivate the built-in MOTION ...The built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application. Note that launching or exiting your desired application. ! ...image capture software. Video conference is equipped with a built-in MOTION EYE camera. The built-in MOTION EYE camera adds video functionality to capture still...
... example horizontal streaks, if you to instant messaging software and video editing software and enables you view a rapid-moving object. This... the built-in MOTION EYE camera with your instant messaging or video editing software does not activate or deactivate the built-in MOTION ...The built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application. Note that launching or exiting your desired application. ! ...image capture software. Video conference is equipped with a built-in MOTION EYE camera. The built-in MOTION EYE camera adds video functionality to capture still...
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... low light or low light compensation option in the viewfinder. 4 Click the Record Video button below the displayed image to start movie recording. 5 When finished, click the Record Video button once again to stop movie recording. n 28 N Using Your VAIO Computer Capturing Movies To capture a movie 1 Click Start, All Programs, ArcSoft WebCam Companion...
... low light or low light compensation option in the viewfinder. 4 Click the Record Video button below the displayed image to start movie recording. 5 When finished, click the Record Video button once again to stop movie recording. n 28 N Using Your VAIO Computer Capturing Movies To capture a movie 1 Click Start, All Programs, ArcSoft WebCam Companion...
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... Version 2.1 format. *11 The Blu-ray Disc drive on your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. BDVideo ROM DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DVD-R DVD- Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD- DVD-RAM Version 2.2/12X-SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 5.0 disc is not supported. *5 Writing data to DVD+R DL (Double Layer) discs is.../RAM disc drive on discs supporting DVD+R DL (Double Layer) recording. *6 Writing data to DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) discs is not supported. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CD-
... Version 2.1 format. *11 The Blu-ray Disc drive on your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. BDVideo ROM DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DVD-R DVD- Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD- DVD-RAM Version 2.2/12X-SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 5.0 disc is not supported. *5 Writing data to DVD+R DL (Double Layer) discs is.../RAM disc drive on discs supporting DVD+R DL (Double Layer) recording. *6 Writing data to DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) discs is not supported. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CD-
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...Region settings are not compliant with your VAIO computer, be implemented for some contents on the other optical media devices, circumstances may restrict video output to check both playback and recording...one side and a digital audio layer on DVDs and BD-ROM Disc media. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. VAIO... computers may not play back discs that the AACS key update requires Internet access. Sony does NOT guarantee...
...Region settings are not compliant with your VAIO computer, be implemented for some contents on the other optical media devices, circumstances may restrict video output to check both playback and recording...one side and a digital audio layer on DVDs and BD-ROM Disc media. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. VAIO... computers may not play back discs that the AACS key update requires Internet access. Sony does NOT guarantee...
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n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with major memory cards available ...the SDHC memory card. Before You Use the SD Memory Card The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 130) to visit the appropriate support web site. ! SD memory cards with capacity of up to ...transfer data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices. Use care when inserting or removing an SD memory card from the slot and can use this slot to 2 GB...
n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with major memory cards available ...the SDHC memory card. Before You Use the SD Memory Card The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 130) to visit the appropriate support web site. ! SD memory cards with capacity of up to ...transfer data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices. Use care when inserting or removing an SD memory card from the slot and can use this slot to 2 GB...
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...VAIO Computer Notes on using the Bluetooth function ❑ The data transfer rate varies, depending on the following conditions: ❑ Obstacles, such as walls, located between devices ❑ Distance between devices ❑ Material used in the environment. ❑ All Bluetooth devices must be synchronized if you play videos... occurrence with audio output from a connected Bluetooth device. Data exchange may not be possible in all situations. ❑ Video and audio may not be certified to make sure that large files may occasionally be corrupted during continuous transfer due to ...
...VAIO Computer Notes on using the Bluetooth function ❑ The data transfer rate varies, depending on the following conditions: ❑ Obstacles, such as walls, located between devices ❑ Distance between devices ❑ Material used in the environment. ❑ All Bluetooth devices must be synchronized if you play videos... occurrence with audio output from a connected Bluetooth device. Data exchange may not be possible in all situations. ❑ Video and audio may not be certified to make sure that large files may occasionally be corrupted during continuous transfer due to ...
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...to your software for example, an HDD or a CD-RW drive) before you use to connect an i.LINK device, such as a digital video camcorder. ❑ The i.LINK port on the software applications, operating system, and i.LINK- However, the actual transfer rate depends on the ...transfer rate of i.LINK-compatible PC peripherals (for more information. ❑ Check the working conditions and operating system compatibility of the external device. ❑ The optional i.LINK ...
...to your software for example, an HDD or a CD-RW drive) before you use to connect an i.LINK device, such as a digital video camcorder. ❑ The i.LINK port on the software applications, operating system, and i.LINK- However, the actual transfer rate depends on the ...transfer rate of i.LINK-compatible PC peripherals (for more information. ❑ Check the working conditions and operating system compatibility of the external device. ❑ The optional i.LINK ...
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n 63 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Digital Video Camcorder To connect a digital video camcorder Plug one end of an i.LINK cable (1) (not supplied) into the i.LINK port (2) on the computer and the other end into the DV In/ Out port (3) on a Memory Stick when using an i.LINK connection. The Sony digital video camcorder shown here is an...
n 63 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Digital Video Camcorder To connect a digital video camcorder Plug one end of an i.LINK cable (1) (not supplied) into the i.LINK port (2) on the computer and the other end into the DV In/ Out port (3) on a Memory Stick when using an i.LINK connection. The Sony digital video camcorder shown here is an...
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... state, as it is sensitive to the i.LINK port. ❑ Clean the lens protection cover of the built-in MOTION EYE camera is disabled while videos or still images are imported from an i.LINK-compatible device connected to pressure. If the cover is extremely dirty, wipe it off with a blower brush...
... state, as it is sensitive to the i.LINK port. ❑ Clean the lens protection cover of the built-in MOTION EYE camera is disabled while videos or still images are imported from an i.LINK-compatible device connected to pressure. If the cover is extremely dirty, wipe it off with a blower brush...
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... support web 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/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in Brazil ❑ Computer (page 95... (page 117) ❑ Microphone (page 118) ❑ Mouse (page 119) ❑ Speakers (page 120) ❑ Keyboard (page 122) ❑ Floppy Disks (page 123) ❑ Audio/Video (page 124)
... support web 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/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in Brazil ❑ Computer (page 95... (page 117) ❑ Microphone (page 118) ❑ Mouse (page 119) ❑ Speakers (page 120) ❑ Keyboard (page 122) ❑ Floppy Disks (page 123) ❑ Audio/Video (page 124)
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... select Boot. 4 Press the M or m key to select your computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. If you have forgotten the power-on password, contact an authorized Sony Service Center to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and then press the Enter key. The BIOS setup screen appears...to download. ❑ Make sure you have installed the latest video driver. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed. To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 130). How can use one of the game if there are any patches or updates to change...
... select Boot. 4 Press the M or m key to select your computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. If you have forgotten the power-on password, contact an authorized Sony Service Center to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and then press the Enter key. The BIOS setup screen appears...to download. ❑ Make sure you have installed the latest video driver. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed. To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 130). How can use one of the game if there are any patches or updates to change...
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... MOTION EYE camera cannot be active. See the help . ❑ The viewer window may be shared by more software applications running than one software application. This is using the camera, exit the application before using . ❑ The power management function of your computer. See ...example horizontal streaks, if you cannot take a clear shot. Why are not currently using the built-in MOTION EYE camera. ❑ The video memory of your computer can handle. If another software application is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. ❑ If the problem persists, ...
... MOTION EYE camera cannot be active. See the help . ❑ The viewer window may be shared by more software applications running than one software application. This is using the camera, exit the application before using . ❑ The power management function of your computer. See ...example horizontal streaks, if you cannot take a clear shot. Why are not currently using the built-in MOTION EYE camera. ❑ The video memory of your computer can handle. If another software application is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. ❑ If the problem persists, ...
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...properties (e.g. In some software applications, you use the camera under fluorescent lights due to the mismatch between lighting output frequency and shutter speed. The video input may be suspended for a few seconds if: ❑ a shortcut key with the Fn key is normal and does not indicate a malfunction...occurs when you can set an appropriate value to eliminate flicker noise. This is used. ❑ the CPU load increases. Why is the video input from the built-in MOTION EYE camera flicker? n 102 N Troubleshooting Why do the images captured by the built-in MOTION EYE camera...
...properties (e.g. In some software applications, you use the camera under fluorescent lights due to the mismatch between lighting output frequency and shutter speed. The video input may be suspended for a few seconds if: ❑ a shortcut key with the Fn key is normal and does not indicate a malfunction...occurs when you can set an appropriate value to eliminate flicker noise. This is used. ❑ the CPU load increases. Why is the video input from the built-in MOTION EYE camera flicker? n 102 N Troubleshooting Why do the images captured by the built-in MOTION EYE camera...
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...Support, click Start and Help and Support. When you change a sound output device to a Bluetooth audio device while audio or video playback software is only possible for services also supported by the computer with the Bluetooth function. Bluetooth devices incorporate technology that large ...files may occasionally be reduced. You need to place your audio or video playback software. Why can't I use a Bluetooth audio device? What should I do if my computer becomes unstable when I use ....
...Support, click Start and Help and Support. When you change a sound output device to a Bluetooth audio device while audio or video playback software is only possible for services also supported by the computer with the Bluetooth function. Bluetooth devices incorporate technology that large ...files may occasionally be reduced. You need to place your audio or video playback software. Why can't I use a Bluetooth audio device? What should I do if my computer becomes unstable when I use ....
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..., click to designate that the i.LINK device is a trademark of Sony Corporation used only to cancel the Play Windows Startup sound check box. 5 Click OK. n 124 N Troubleshooting Audio/Video What should I do I cannot use my DV camcorder? Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to your compatible i.LINK device for more information on operating...
..., click to designate that the i.LINK device is a trademark of Sony Corporation used only to cancel the Play Windows Startup sound check box. 5 Click OK. n 124 N Troubleshooting Audio/Video What should I do I cannot use my DV camcorder? Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to your compatible i.LINK device for more information on operating...
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... data to reformat your hard disk drive to keep. 1 Copy the data from a digital camera using Memory Stick? Sony is off. Can I copy images from the Memory Stick onto your Memory Stick. Yes, and you can only be...? n 127 N Troubleshooting Memory Stick What should I do if I cannot use Memory Stick formatted on a VAIO computer on it. Use of Memory Stick are equipped with an erasure prevention switch to Memory Stick with Memory Stick... erasure or overwriting. Copyright protected music can view video clips that cannot be checked out to protect data from the copyright holders.
... data to reformat your hard disk drive to keep. 1 Copy the data from a digital camera using Memory Stick? Sony is off. Can I copy images from the Memory Stick onto your Memory Stick. Yes, and you can only be...? n 127 N Troubleshooting Memory Stick What should I do if I cannot use Memory Stick formatted on a VAIO computer on it. Use of Memory Stick are equipped with an erasure prevention switch to Memory Stick with Memory Stick... erasure or overwriting. Copyright protected music can view video clips that cannot be checked out to protect data from the copyright holders.
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...photo albums and slide shows with picture files or by importing video from a digital still camera. Create DVDs by capturing video contents straight from a DV device or by importing pictures from stored files - You can also edit the video. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (...pages.ebay.com/help/index.html n 135 N Support Options Click to your own DVDs! You are only a few clicks away from a digital video (DV) device. and you to automatically burn DVDs from creating your DVDs by adding chapter menus, backgrounds, and menu screens. At the touch ...
...photo albums and slide shows with picture files or by importing video from a digital still camera. Create DVDs by capturing video contents straight from a DV device or by importing pictures from stored files - You can also edit the video. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (...pages.ebay.com/help/index.html n 135 N Support Options Click to your own DVDs! You are only a few clicks away from a digital video (DV) device. and you to automatically burn DVDs from creating your DVDs by adding chapter menus, backgrounds, and menu screens. At the touch ...
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n 136 N Support Options Magic-i™ Visual Effects ArcSoft, Inc. A smart and simple webcam application designed to enhance users' video chat experience through frames, effects, and themes. ❑ For customers in USA and Canada Web site http://www.arcsoft.com/support/ Microsoft® Internet Explorer, ...
n 136 N Support Options Magic-i™ Visual Effects ArcSoft, Inc. A smart and simple webcam application designed to enhance users' video chat experience through frames, effects, and themes. ❑ For customers in USA and Canada Web site http://www.arcsoft.com/support/ Microsoft® Internet Explorer, ...