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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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Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this manual may look slightly different from those of your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of-the-art personal computing experience. ! n5 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide. External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your computer.
Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this manual may look slightly different from those of your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of-the-art personal computing experience. ! n5 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide. External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your computer.
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n 26 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is equipped with the Microsoft Windows Movie Maker software. The viewer window may show some noise, for example horizontal streaks, if you to instant messaging software and video editing software and enables you view a rapid-moving object. Note... application is using the camera, exit the application before using the built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application. Video conference is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. The built-in MOTION EYE camera.
n 26 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is equipped with the Microsoft Windows Movie Maker software. The viewer window may show some noise, for example horizontal streaks, if you to instant messaging software and video editing software and enables you view a rapid-moving object. Note... application is using the camera, exit the application before using the built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application. Video conference is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. The built-in MOTION EYE camera.
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...and select the 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 launch the WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the Record icon in the main ...window. 3 Frame your subject in the properties window. See the help file included with the software for more features. n 28 N Using Your VAIO Computer Capturing Movies To capture a...
...and select the 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 launch the WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the Record icon in the main ...window. 3 Frame your subject in the properties window. See the help file included with the software for more features. n 28 N Using Your VAIO Computer Capturing Movies To capture a...
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... 1.1 format. *10 BD-RE stands for General Version 2.0/2.1. *2 Supports writing data to Ultra Speed CD-RW discs is not supported on your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD- PR*1 *2 PR PR*5 PR*6 PR*3 *4 - ±R DL/RAM Blu-ray Disc P P P P PR*8 P P P PR*1 *2 PR PR*5 PR*6 PR... is not supported. RW RW DL DL RAM BD-R*9/ RE*10 DVD±RW/ P P P P PR P P - ROM CD CD Extra RW ROM DVD- n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CD-
... 1.1 format. *10 BD-RE stands for General Version 2.0/2.1. *2 Supports writing data to Ultra Speed CD-RW discs is not supported on your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD- PR*1 *2 PR PR*5 PR*6 PR*3 *4 - ±R DL/RAM Blu-ray Disc P P P P PR*8 P P P PR*1 *2 PR PR*5 PR*6 PR... is not supported. RW RW DL DL RAM BD-R*9/ RE*10 DVD±RW/ P P P P PR P P - ROM CD CD Extra RW ROM DVD- 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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This product is not supported. ! Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc may not support movie...to play back discs that the audio side (non-DVD side) of VAIO optical disc drives with discs that are required for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. VAIO computers may not play copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media continuously, you buy...the notices on this product because it does not conform to standard definition or prohibit analog video output. As with a DVD recorded layer on one side and a digital audio layer on the disc, playback is a two sided disc ...
This product is not supported. ! Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc may not support movie...to play back discs that the audio side (non-DVD side) of VAIO optical disc drives with discs that are required for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. VAIO computers may not play copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media continuously, you buy...the notices on this product because it does not conform to standard definition or prohibit analog video output. As with a DVD recorded layer on one side and a digital audio layer on the disc, playback is a two sided disc ...
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...among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices. Your computer has been tested and found compatible with your computer does not support the high-speed data transfer feature of ...the SD memory card and the SDHC memory card. The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony... support web site. ! You can cause damage to your computer. n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with major memory cards available as the compatible media...
...among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices. Your computer has been tested and found compatible with your computer does not support the high-speed data transfer feature of ...the SD memory card and the SDHC memory card. The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony... support web site. ! You can cause damage to your computer. n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with major memory cards available as the compatible media...
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... Your 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 on your computer ❑ Size...
... Your 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 on your computer ❑ Size...
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... N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an i.LINK Device Notes on connecting i.LINK devices ❑ Your computer is not fully guaranteed. ❑ The i.LINK connection may not be available depending on your computer does not supply power to external devices that are generally powered through i.LINK ports. ❑... The i.LINK port supports transfer rates up 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...
... N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an i.LINK Device Notes on connecting i.LINK devices ❑ Your computer is not fully guaranteed. ❑ The i.LINK connection may not be available depending on your computer does not supply power to external devices that are generally powered through i.LINK ports. ❑... The i.LINK port supports transfer rates up 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...
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...; On Sony digital video cameras, ports labeled DV Out, DV In/Out, or i.LINK are i.LINK-compatible. Your digital video camcorder may need to be connected differently. 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...
...; On Sony digital video cameras, ports labeled DV Out, DV In/Out, or i.LINK are i.LINK-compatible. Your digital video camcorder may need to be connected differently. 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...
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... MOTION EYE camera regardless of the built-in MOTION EYE camera is sensitive to the i.LINK port. ❑ Clean the lens protection cover of your computer's power state, as it is disabled while videos or still images are imported from an i.LINK-compatible device connected to pressure.
... MOTION EYE camera regardless of the built-in MOTION EYE camera is sensitive to the i.LINK port. ❑ Clean the lens protection cover of your computer's power state, as it is disabled while videos or still images are imported from an i.LINK-compatible device connected to pressure.
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... common problems you might encounter when using your VAIO computer. Try these suggestions before visiting the Sony online 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... (page 117) ❑ Microphone (page 118) ❑ Mouse (page 119) ❑ Speakers (page 120) ❑ Keyboard (page 122) ❑ Floppy Disks (page 123) ❑ Audio/Video (page 124)
... common problems you might encounter when using your VAIO computer. Try these suggestions before visiting the Sony online 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... (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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...can use one of the game if there are any patches or updates to download. ❑ Make sure you have installed the latest video driver. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed. You can I change the boot device order. If not, restart the computer and press ...to select Boot. 4 Press the M or m key to select your computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. The BIOS setup screen appears. What should I do if I cannot remember the power-on password, contact an authorized Sony Service Center to reset it keeps crashing? ❑ Check the web ...
...can use one of the game if there are any patches or updates to download. ❑ Make sure you have installed the latest video driver. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed. You can I change the boot device order. If not, restart the computer and press ...to select Boot. 4 Press the M or m key to select your computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. The BIOS setup screen appears. What should I do if I cannot remember the power-on password, contact an authorized Sony Service Center to reset it keeps crashing? ❑ Check the web ...
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...is using the camera, exit the application before using . ❑ The power management function of your computer may appear as a noise. ❑ If the lens protection cover is normal and does not ...under the fluorescent light may show reflections of the LCD screen might help file included with your computer can handle. This is dirty, you view a rapid-moving object. See the help . ...❑ The effect settings on your computer. Why are not currently using the built-in MOTION EYE camera. ❑ The video memory of your computer may be insufficient for displaying images from...
...is using the camera, exit the application before using . ❑ The power management function of your computer may appear as a noise. ❑ If the lens protection cover is normal and does not ...under the fluorescent light may show reflections of the LCD screen might help file included with your computer can handle. This is dirty, you view a rapid-moving object. See the help . ...❑ The effect settings on your computer. Why are not currently using the built-in MOTION EYE camera. ❑ The video memory of your computer may be insufficient for displaying images from...
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light source, flicker, etc.) to one of camera images. This is used. ❑ the CPU load increases. To reduce flicker noise, change the direction of the camera or the brightness of the camera properties (e.g. Why is the video input from the built-in MOTION EYE camera flicker? ...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...
light source, flicker, etc.) to one of camera images. This is used. ❑ the CPU load increases. To reduce flicker noise, change the direction of the camera or the brightness of the camera properties (e.g. Why is the video input from the built-in MOTION EYE camera flicker? ...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...
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Your computer may also stop communications altogether. ❑ Connection capability is affected by distance and obstructions. n 109 N Troubleshooting Why is my Bluetooth connection slow? ❑ The data transfer speed depends on the obstructions and/or the distance between your audio or video playback ... the radio wave quality, and on connecting the Bluetooth audio device. Move Bluetooth devices closer to the computer first and then launch your computer and the device to limitations of the Bluetooth standard and electromagnetic interference in use the services supported by ...
Your computer may also stop communications altogether. ❑ Connection capability is affected by distance and obstructions. n 109 N Troubleshooting Why is my Bluetooth connection slow? ❑ The data transfer speed depends on the obstructions and/or the distance between your audio or video playback ... the radio wave quality, and on connecting the Bluetooth audio device. Move Bluetooth devices closer to the computer first and then launch your computer and the device to limitations of the Bluetooth standard and electromagnetic interference in use the services supported by ...
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... 124 N Troubleshooting Audio/Video What should I do I cannot use my DV camcorder? See the manual that came with each other. To turn off the Windows startup sound? See Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 62) for more information. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony Corporation used only to ..., such as a CD-RW or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. The procedure to your computer or camcorder. Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to establish an i.LINK connection may not be securely plugged into the port on ...
... 124 N Troubleshooting Audio/Video What should I do I cannot use my DV camcorder? See the manual that came with each other. To turn off the Windows startup sound? See Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 62) for more information. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony Corporation used only to ..., such as a CD-RW or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. The procedure to your computer or camcorder. Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to establish an i.LINK connection may not be securely plugged into the port on ...
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... n 127 N Troubleshooting Memory Stick What should I do if I cannot use Memory Stick formatted on a VAIO computer on it. Can I save data or images. 2 Format the Memory Stick by following the steps in To... devices? Use of Memory Stick are equipped with the MagicGate logo. ! Why can view video clips that you want to save music files onto my Memory Stick? Some versions of recorded...need to reformat your hard disk drive to keep. 1 Copy the data from the copyright holders. Sony is off. Formatting Memory Stick erases all data, including music data previously saved on other sources....
... n 127 N Troubleshooting Memory Stick What should I do if I cannot use Memory Stick formatted on a VAIO computer on it. Can I save data or images. 2 Format the Memory Stick by following the steps in To... devices? Use of Memory Stick are equipped with the MagicGate logo. ! Why can view video clips that you want to save music files onto my Memory Stick? Some versions of recorded...need to reformat your hard disk drive to keep. 1 Copy the data from the copyright holders. Sony is off. Formatting Memory Stick erases all data, including music data previously saved on other sources....
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...software, see Program Support Information (page 133). At the touch of a button, Click to Disc allows you can give a professional look to Disc Sony Electronics Inc. Corel® Paint Shop Pro® Photo X2 30-Day Trial Corel Corporation Edit, enhance and share digital photos. ❑ For ... site http://pages.ebay.com/help/index.html Create DVD 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 are only a few clicks away...
...software, see Program Support Information (page 133). At the touch of a button, Click to Disc allows you can give a professional look to Disc Sony Electronics Inc. Corel® Paint Shop Pro® Photo X2 30-Day Trial Corel Corporation Edit, enhance and share digital photos. ❑ For ... site http://pages.ebay.com/help/index.html Create DVD 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 are only a few clicks away...
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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, ...