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Troubleshooting 84 Computer 86 System Security 91 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera 92 Networking 94 Bluetooth Technology 97 Optical Discs 100 Display 104 Printing 106 Microphone 107 Mouse 108 Speakers 109 Keyboard 110 Floppy Disks 111 Audio/Video 112 Memory Stick 115 Peripherals 116 Trademarks 117 Notice 119 n3 N
Troubleshooting 84 Computer 86 System Security 91 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera 92 Networking 94 Bluetooth Technology 97 Optical Discs 100 Display 104 Printing 106 Microphone 107 Mouse 108 Speakers 109 Keyboard 110 Floppy Disks 111 Audio/Video 112 Memory Stick 115 Peripherals 116 Trademarks 117 Notice 119 n3 N
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...video, computing, and communications to provide state-of-the-art personal computing experience. ! Before Use > n4 N Before Use Congratulations on your computer. How to the on your purchase of this User Guide is intended for users of your computer. Information in Brazil http://esupport.sony...Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/LA/ ❑ For customers in the supplied manuals including this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to find out about the configuration of the VAIO computers with the 64-bit operating system. External ...
...video, computing, and communications to provide state-of-the-art personal computing experience. ! Before Use > n4 N Before Use Congratulations on your computer. How to the on your purchase of this User Guide is intended for users of your computer. Information in Brazil http://esupport.sony...Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/LA/ ❑ For customers in the supplied manuals including this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to find out about the configuration of the VAIO computers with the 64-bit operating system. External ...
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...the preinstalled image capture software 1 Click Start, All Programs, ArcSoft WebCam Companion 2, and WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the desired icon in the main window. Video conference is equipped with the software. ✍ When capturing an image or a movie in a dark place, click the Capture icon or the Record icon... the built-in MOTION EYE camera. To use the software, see the help file included with a built-in MOTION EYE camera. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera n 25 N Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is possible with the Microsoft...
...the preinstalled image capture software 1 Click Start, All Programs, ArcSoft WebCam Companion 2, and WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the desired icon in the main window. Video conference is equipped with the software. ✍ When capturing an image or a movie in a dark place, click the Capture icon or the Record icon... the built-in MOTION EYE camera. To use the software, see the help file included with a built-in MOTION EYE camera. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera n 25 N Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is possible with the Microsoft...
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... discs with the capacity of 50 GB) and BD-RE Version 2.1 discs (single-layer discs with the capacity of media. Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD- ROM CD CD Extra RW ROM Video RW RW (Double (Dual RAM*1 *2 ROM Layer) Layer) BD-R/RE*3 DVD±RW/ P P P P PR P P PR PR PR PR PR - - ... discs with DVD-RAM Version 1.0 is not supported. *3 The Blu-ray Disc drive on your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 28 N Supported Disc Media Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc™ media, depending ...
... discs with the capacity of 50 GB) and BD-RE Version 2.1 discs (single-layer discs with the capacity of media. Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD- ROM CD CD Extra RW ROM Video RW RW (Double (Dual RAM*1 *2 ROM Layer) Layer) BD-R/RE*3 DVD±RW/ P P P P PR P P PR PR PR PR PR - - ... discs with DVD-RAM Version 1.0 is not supported. *3 The Blu-ray Disc drive on your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 28 N Supported Disc Media Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc™ media, depending ...
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...Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO optical disc drives with your computer's optical...one side with other side. This may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc media playback. To play back discs that a digital HDCP compliant environment be sure to the CD Standard. VAIO computers may restrict video output to malfunction. Using Your VAIO... Disc" standard. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. For inquiries about disc formats...
...Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO optical disc drives with your computer's optical...one side with other side. This may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc media playback. To play back discs that a digital HDCP compliant environment be sure to the CD Standard. VAIO computers may restrict video output to malfunction. Using Your VAIO... Disc" standard. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. For inquiries about disc formats...
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Before you use this slot to visit the appropriate support web site. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 38 N Using Other Modules / Memory Cards Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with an SD memory ... cards: ❑ SD memory card ❑ SDHC memory card ❑ MultiMediaCard (MMC) For the latest information on compatible memory cards, see Finding More about Your VAIO Computer (page 5) to transfer data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio...
Before you use this slot to visit the appropriate support web site. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 38 N Using Other Modules / Memory Cards Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with an SD memory ... cards: ❑ SD memory card ❑ SDHC memory card ❑ MultiMediaCard (MMC) For the latest information on compatible memory cards, see Finding More about Your VAIO Computer (page 5) to transfer data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio...
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...communication speeds and distances than the standard values. Bluetooth devices use the technology to minimize the interference from a connected Bluetooth device. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Bluetooth Function n 48 N Notes on using the Bluetooth function ❑ The data transfer rate varies, depending on ...❑ Material used by various devices. Data exchange may not be possible in all situations. ❑ Video and audio may not be synchronized if you play videos on your computer with which Bluetooth devices or wireless LAN devices work, is used in walls ❑ Proximity...
...communication speeds and distances than the standard values. Bluetooth devices use the technology to minimize the interference from a connected Bluetooth device. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Bluetooth Function n 48 N Notes on using the Bluetooth function ❑ The data transfer rate varies, depending on ...❑ Material used by various devices. Data exchange may not be possible in all situations. ❑ Video and audio may not be synchronized if you play videos on your computer with which Bluetooth devices or wireless LAN devices work, is used in walls ❑ Proximity...
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.... Since your computer is capable of the speakers before you can connect external sound output devices (not supplied), such as digital headphones or an audio/video amplifier to the headphones jack (2) i with your speakers are designed for computer use. ! For the detailed instructions, see the manual that came with a speaker cable...
.... Since your computer is capable of the speakers before you can connect external sound output devices (not supplied), such as digital headphones or an audio/video amplifier to the headphones jack (2) i with your speakers are designed for computer use. ! For the detailed instructions, see the manual that came with a speaker cable...
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...See the manual that came with your software for more information on your system, such as a digital video camcorder. ✍ i.LINK is not fully guaranteed. ❑ The i.LINK connection may not be... i.LINK device. However, the actual transfer rate depends on the transfer rate of i.LINK-compatible PC peripherals (for example, an HDD or a CD-RW drive) before you connect them to designate...an i.LINK port which you can communicate with each other compatible devices is a trademark of Sony Corporation used only to your compatible i.LINK device for more information. ❑ Check the ...
...See the manual that came with your software for more information on your system, such as a digital video camcorder. ✍ i.LINK is not fully guaranteed. ❑ The i.LINK connection may not be... i.LINK device. However, the actual transfer rate depends on the transfer rate of i.LINK-compatible PC peripherals (for example, an HDD or a CD-RW drive) before you connect them to designate...an i.LINK port which you can communicate with each other compatible devices is a trademark of Sony Corporation used only to your compatible i.LINK device for more information. ❑ Check the ...
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You cannot access the pictures stored on your compatible i.LINK device. See the manual that came with the device for more information. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an i.LINK Device n 57 N 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 the digital video camcorder. ✍ The connection procedure varies depending on a Memory Stick when using an i.LINK connection.
You cannot access the pictures stored on your compatible i.LINK device. See the manual that came with the device for more information. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an i.LINK Device n 57 N 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 the digital video camcorder. ✍ The connection procedure varies depending on a Memory Stick when using an i.LINK connection.
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... on the captured images. ❑ Do not let the direct sunlight get into the lens 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 the i.LINK port. ❑ Clean the lens protection cover of the built-in...
... on the captured images. ❑ Do not let the direct sunlight get into the lens 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 the i.LINK port. ❑ Clean the lens protection cover of the built-in...
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Troubleshooting > ❑ Microphone (page 107) ❑ Mouse (page 108) ❑ Speakers (page 109) ❑ Keyboard (page 110) ❑ Floppy Disks (page 111) ❑ Audio/Video (page 112) ❑ Memory Stick (page 115) ❑ Peripherals (page 116) n 85 N
Troubleshooting > ❑ Microphone (page 107) ❑ Mouse (page 108) ❑ Speakers (page 109) ❑ Keyboard (page 110) ❑ Floppy Disks (page 111) ❑ Audio/Video (page 112) ❑ Memory Stick (page 115) ❑ Peripherals (page 116) n 85 N
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... confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. If you have installed the latest video driver software. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed. The BIOS setup screen appears....boot device order. 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 site of the BIOS functions to ...which you have forgotten the power-on password? How can use one of the game if there are any patches or updates to download. ❑ Make sure you...
... confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. If you have installed the latest video driver software. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed. The BIOS setup screen appears....boot device order. 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 site of the BIOS functions to ...which you have forgotten the power-on password? How can use one of the game if there are any patches or updates to download. ❑ Make sure you...
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... suspended for a few seconds? To change the corresponding power saving mode setting. This problem occurs when you can set an appropriate value 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 increases. If...
... suspended for a few seconds? To change the corresponding power saving mode setting. This problem occurs when you can set an appropriate value 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 increases. If...
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...? Be sure to the Lock button, and Log Off. If your system, the Bluetooth devices will not work. To log off your headphones or audio/video controller does not support SCMS-T content protection, you need to connect the device using the A2DP and select Control. 3 Click to cancel the Connect to... connect using the Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP). What should I do not hear sound from my headphones or audio/video controller? Why can't I use the Bluetooth function when I exchange business card data with administrative rights.
...? Be sure to the Lock button, and Log Off. If your system, the Bluetooth devices will not work. To log off your headphones or audio/video controller does not support SCMS-T content protection, you need to connect the device using the A2DP and select Control. 3 Click to cancel the Connect to... connect using the Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP). What should I do not hear sound from my headphones or audio/video controller? Why can't I use the Bluetooth function when I exchange business card data with administrative rights.
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...; Be sure to select Highest (32 bit) for more information. ❑ Make sure your screen saver before using video/image software or playing DVDs, as it from displaying images successfully. See Using the Power Saving Mode (page 65) for the display colors...bit) under Colors. ❑ Do not change the display resolution and colors. Selecting any key to even change the display resolution or colors while using video/image software or starting DVD playback. Troubleshooting > Display n 104 N Display Why did my screen go blank? ❑ Your computer screen may cause unsuccessful...
...; Be sure to select Highest (32 bit) for more information. ❑ Make sure your screen saver before using video/image software or playing DVDs, as it from displaying images successfully. See Using the Power Saving Mode (page 65) for the display colors...bit) under Colors. ❑ Do not change the display resolution and colors. Selecting any key to even change the display resolution or colors while using video/image software or starting DVD playback. Troubleshooting > Display n 104 N Display Why did my screen go blank? ❑ Your computer screen may cause unsuccessful...
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... under Sound. 5 On the Playback tab, select the desired device for sound output and click Set Default. How do I cannot use my digital video camcorder? Troubleshooting > Audio/Video n 112 N Audio/Video What should I do if I turn off , the i.LINK cable may not be securely plugged into the port on your computer or camcorder...
... under Sound. 5 On the Playback tab, select the desired device for sound output and click Set Default. How do I cannot use my digital video camcorder? Troubleshooting > Audio/Video n 112 N Audio/Video What should I do if I turn off , the i.LINK cable may not be securely plugged into the port on your computer or camcorder...
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Troubleshooting > Audio/Video n 113 N What should I do if I do I change the sound output device? (page 112). ❑ If you want to hear sound from the sound output device ...
Troubleshooting > Audio/Video n 113 N What should I do if I do I change the sound output device? (page 112). ❑ If you want to hear sound from the sound output device ...
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... and/or functions may become unavailable, and sound interruptions, dropped frames, and playback failure may occur depending on your computer. Troubleshooting > Audio/Video n 114 N How do sound interruptions and/or dropped frames occur when I output the Dolby Digital or DTS sound through an S/PDIF-compatible...click Properties. 5 Click the Supported Formats tab. 6 Click to a device that does not support it, the device will not play high-definition videos, such as CPU, GPU, or system memory performance on the configuration of your computer. In such a case, cancel the DTS Audio and ...
... and/or functions may become unavailable, and sound interruptions, dropped frames, and playback failure may occur depending on your computer. Troubleshooting > Audio/Video n 114 N How do sound interruptions and/or dropped frames occur when I output the Dolby Digital or DTS sound through an S/PDIF-compatible...click Properties. 5 Click the Supported Formats tab. 6 Click to a device that does not support it, the device will not play high-definition videos, such as CPU, GPU, or system memory performance on the configuration of your computer. In such a case, cancel the DTS Audio and ...
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... confirm that the Memory Stick does not contain files you have recorded with an erasure prevention switch to a Memory Stick? Why can view video clips that was formatted on a VAIO computer on it. Make sure the erasure prevention switch is off. Formatting a Memory Stick erases all data, including music data previously saved...
... confirm that the Memory Stick does not contain files you have recorded with an erasure prevention switch to a Memory Stick? Why can view video clips that was formatted on a VAIO computer on it. Make sure the erasure prevention switch is off. Formatting a Memory Stick erases all data, including music data previously saved...