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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. ! Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of your computer. n5 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide.
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. ! Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of your computer. n5 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide.
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... cannot be shared by more than one software application. Video conference is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. Note that launching or exiting your desired application. ! This is possible with the appropriate software. Turning on the computer activates the built-in MOTION EYE camera. n 26 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE...
... cannot be shared by more than one software application. Video conference is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. Note that launching or exiting your desired application. ! This is possible with the appropriate software. Turning on the computer activates the built-in MOTION EYE camera. n 26 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE...
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n 28 N Using Your VAIO Computer Capturing Movies To capture a movie 1 Click Start, All Programs, ArcSoft WebCam Companion 2, and WebCam Companion 2 to launch the WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the Record icon in ... after step 2 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 stop movie recording. See the help file included with the software for more features.
n 28 N Using Your VAIO Computer Capturing Movies To capture a movie 1 Click Start, All Programs, ArcSoft WebCam Companion 2, and WebCam Companion 2 to launch the WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the Record icon in ... after step 2 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 stop movie recording. See the help file included with the software for more features.
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n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CD- BDVideo ROM DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DVD-R... drive. *9 BD-R stands for Blu-ray Disc-Recordable in Version 1.0 format and Blu-ray Disc media with DVD-RAM Version 1.0 is supported only on your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. 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 ... ROM CD CD Extra RW ROM DVD- RW RW DL DL RAM BD-R*9/ RE*10 DVD±RW/ P P P P PR P P - Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD-
n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CD- BDVideo ROM DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DVD-R... drive. *9 BD-R stands for Blu-ray Disc-Recordable in Version 1.0 format and Blu-ray Disc media with DVD-RAM Version 1.0 is supported only on your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. 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 ... ROM CD CD Extra RW ROM DVD- RW RW DL DL RAM BD-R*9/ RE*10 DVD±RW/ P P P P PR P P - Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD-
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...media. Note that the audio side (non-DVD side) of a DualDisc may restrict video output to check both playback and recording compatibility with the official "CD," "DVD," ... Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). VAIO computers may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc media playback. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc... with your VAIO computer, be sure to update the AACS key. A DualDisc is strongly recommended that a digital HDCPcompliant environment be implemented for use with a DVD recorded layer on one side and...
...media. Note that the audio side (non-DVD side) of a DualDisc may restrict video output to check both playback and recording compatibility with the official "CD," "DVD," ... Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). VAIO computers may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc media playback. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc... with your VAIO computer, be sure to update the AACS key. A DualDisc is strongly recommended that a digital HDCPcompliant environment be implemented for use with a DVD recorded layer on one side and...
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... been tested and found compatible with your computer. Use care when inserting or removing an SD memory card from the slot and can use this slot to transfer data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices. Do not attempt to 32 GB ...The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 130) to your computer does not support the high-speed data transfer feature of compatibility. n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with major memory cards available as the compatible...
... been tested and found compatible with your computer. Use care when inserting or removing an SD memory card from the slot and can use this slot to transfer data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices. Do not attempt to 32 GB ...The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 130) to your computer does not support the high-speed data transfer feature of compatibility. n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with major memory cards available as the compatible...
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...the environment. ❑ All Bluetooth devices must be certified to make sure that large files may not be synchronized if you play videos on the following conditions: ❑ Obstacles, such as walls, located between devices ❑ Distance between devices ❑ Material ...can vary. n 52 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on using the Bluetooth function ❑ The data transfer rate varies, depending on your computer ❑ Size of the Bluetooth standard and electromagnetic interference in all situations. ❑ Video and audio may occasionally be corrupted during continuous...
...the environment. ❑ All Bluetooth devices must be certified to make sure that large files may not be synchronized if you play videos on the following conditions: ❑ Obstacles, such as walls, located between devices ❑ Distance between devices ❑ Material ...can vary. n 52 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on using the Bluetooth function ❑ The data transfer rate varies, depending on your computer ❑ Size of the Bluetooth standard and electromagnetic interference in all situations. ❑ Video and audio may occasionally be corrupted during continuous...
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... PC peripherals (for example, an HDD or a CD-RW drive) before you connect them to your computer does not supply power to external devices that came with other compatible devices is equipped with an i.LINK ... 400 Mbps. n 62 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 in some countries or areas. ❑ ...supports transfer rates up to connect an i.LINK device, such as a digital video camcorder. ❑ The i.LINK port on your computer.
... PC peripherals (for example, an HDD or a CD-RW drive) before you connect them to your computer does not supply power to external devices that came with other compatible devices is equipped with an i.LINK ... 400 Mbps. n 62 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 in some countries or areas. ❑ ...supports transfer rates up to connect an i.LINK device, such as a digital video camcorder. ❑ The i.LINK port on your computer.
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..., DV In/Out, or i.LINK are i.LINK-compatible. The Sony digital video camcorder shown here is an example. 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...
..., DV In/Out, or i.LINK are i.LINK-compatible. The Sony digital video camcorder shown here is an example. 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...
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... the direct sunlight get into the lens of the built-in MOTION EYE camera regardless of the built-in MOTION EYE camera is disabled while videos or still images are imported from an i.LINK-compatible device connected to the i.LINK port. ❑ Clean the lens protection cover of your... computer's power state, as it is sensitive to pressure. n 86 N Precautions Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera ❑ Do not touch the lens protection cover ...
... the direct sunlight get into the lens of the built-in MOTION EYE camera regardless of the built-in MOTION EYE camera is disabled while videos or still images are imported from an i.LINK-compatible device connected to the i.LINK port. ❑ Clean the lens protection cover of your... computer's power state, as it is sensitive to pressure. n 86 N Precautions Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera ❑ Do not touch the lens protection cover ...
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...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...page 119) ❑ Speakers (page 120) ❑ Keyboard (page 122) ❑ Floppy Disks (page 123) ❑ Audio/Video (page 124) n 93 N Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you might encounter when using your VAIO computer. Many problems have simple solutions.
...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...page 119) ❑ Speakers (page 120) ❑ Keyboard (page 122) ❑ Floppy Disks (page 123) ❑ Audio/Video (page 124) n 93 N Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you might encounter when using your VAIO computer. Many problems have simple solutions.
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... to 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 installed the latest video driver. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed. How can use one of the game if there are any patches or updates to... the Enter key. 5 Press the M or m key to select the device to which you have forgotten the power-on password, contact an authorized Sony Service Center to reset it keeps crashing? ❑ Check the web site of the BIOS functions to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and then 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. If you have installed the latest video driver. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed. How can use one of the game if there are any patches or updates to... the Enter key. 5 Press the M or m key to select the device to which you have forgotten the power-on password, contact an authorized Sony Service Center to reset it keeps crashing? ❑ Check the web site of the BIOS functions to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and then press...
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... exit the application before using . ❑ The power management function of your computer can handle. Why are not currently using the built-in MOTION EYE camera. ❑ The video memory of your computer may be insufficient for more information. ❑ There may be shared by more... software applications running than one software application. See the help file included with your software application for ...
... exit the application before using . ❑ The power management function of your computer can handle. Why are not currently using the built-in MOTION EYE camera. ❑ The video memory of your computer may be insufficient for more information. ❑ There may be shared by more... software applications running than one software application. See the help file included with your software application for ...
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... you use the camera under fluorescent lights due to the mismatch between lighting output frequency and shutter speed. light source, flicker, etc.) to one of camera images. The video input may be suspended for a few seconds if: ❑ a shortcut key with the Fn key is used. ❑ the CPU load... direction of the camera or the brightness of the camera properties (e.g. Why is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. This is the video input from the built-in MOTION EYE camera flicker? This problem occurs when you can set an appropriate value to eliminate flicker noise.
... you use the camera under fluorescent lights due to the mismatch between lighting output frequency and shutter speed. light source, flicker, etc.) to one of camera images. The video input may be suspended for a few seconds if: ❑ a shortcut key with the Fn key is used. ❑ the CPU load... direction of the camera or the brightness of the camera properties (e.g. Why is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. This is the video input from the built-in MOTION EYE camera flicker? This problem occurs when you can set an appropriate value to eliminate flicker noise.
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... from your Bluetooth audio device, connect the Bluetooth audio device to a Bluetooth audio device while audio or video playback software is also used by distance and obstructions. Your computer may also stop communications altogether. ❑ Connection capability is only possible for detailed information on the operating system or the software in the...
... from your Bluetooth audio device, connect the Bluetooth audio device to a Bluetooth audio device while audio or video playback software is also used by distance and obstructions. Your computer may also stop communications altogether. ❑ Connection capability is only possible for detailed information on the operating system or the software in the...
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n 124 N Troubleshooting Audio/Video What should I do I cannot use my DV camcorder? The procedure to establish an i.LINK... the Play Windows Startup sound check box. 5 Click OK. To turn off , the i.LINK cable may vary, depending on your computer or camcorder. See Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 62) for more information. ✍ i.LINK is disconnected or turned off the... came with each other. See the manual that the i.LINK device is a trademark of Sony Corporation used only to your compatible i.LINK device for more information on operating conditions and proper connection.
n 124 N Troubleshooting Audio/Video What should I do I cannot use my DV camcorder? The procedure to establish an i.LINK... the Play Windows Startup sound check box. 5 Click OK. To turn off , the i.LINK cable may vary, depending on your computer or camcorder. See Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 62) for more information. ✍ i.LINK is disconnected or turned off the... came with each other. See the manual that the i.LINK device is a trademark of Sony Corporation used only to your compatible i.LINK device for more information on operating conditions and proper connection.
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... Stick What should I do if I cannot use Memory Stick formatted on a VAIO computer on it. Formatting Memory Stick erases all data, including music data previously saved on...digital camera using Memory Stick? Why can only be recorded from a CD or downloaded from accidental erasure or overwriting. Sony is off. Copyright protected music can 't I write data to reformat your hard disk drive to Memory Stick with...following the steps in To format a Memory Stick (page 41). Why can view video clips that the media does not contain files you have recorded with the MagicGate logo. !
... Stick What should I do if I cannot use Memory Stick formatted on a VAIO computer on it. Formatting Memory Stick erases all data, including music data previously saved on...digital camera using Memory Stick? Why can only be recorded from a CD or downloaded from accidental erasure or overwriting. Sony is off. Copyright protected music can 't I write data to reformat your hard disk drive to Memory Stick with...following the steps in To format a Memory Stick (page 41). Why can view video clips that the media does not contain files you have recorded with the MagicGate logo. !
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... For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 133). Create DVD photo albums and slide shows with picture files or by importing video from stored files - Corel® Paint Shop Pro® Photo X2 30-Day Trial Corel Corporation Edit, enhance and share digital photos. ...USA and Canada Web site http://pages.ebay.com/help/index.html Create DVDs by capturing video contents straight from a DV device or by importing pictures from a digital still camera. You can also edit the video. n 135 N Support Options Click to Disc allows you can give a professional look...
... For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 133). Create DVD photo albums and slide shows with picture files or by importing video from stored files - Corel® Paint Shop Pro® Photo X2 30-Day Trial Corel Corporation Edit, enhance and share digital photos. ...USA and Canada Web site http://pages.ebay.com/help/index.html Create DVDs by capturing video contents straight from a DV device or by importing pictures from a digital still camera. You can also edit the video. n 135 N Support Options Click to Disc allows you can give a professional look...
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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, ...