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Troubleshooting 86 Computer 88 System Security 93 Built-in Camera 94 Networking 96 Bluetooth Technology 99 Optical Discs 102 Display 106 Printing 108 Microphone 109 Mouse 110 Speakers 111 Keyboard 112 Floppy Disks 113 Audio/Video 114 "Memory Stick 117 Peripherals 118 Trademarks 119 Notice 121 n3 N
Troubleshooting 86 Computer 88 System Security 93 Built-in Camera 94 Networking 96 Bluetooth Technology 99 Optical Discs 102 Display 106 Printing 108 Microphone 109 Mouse 110 Speakers 111 Keyboard 112 Floppy Disks 113 Audio/Video 114 "Memory Stick 117 Peripherals 118 Trademarks 119 Notice 121 n3 N
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Before Use > n4 N Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of -the-art personal computing experience. ! Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide a state-of this manual may not be available on -screen User Guide. To ...; For customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ❑ For customers in Canada http://sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA ❑ For customers in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to find...
Before Use > n4 N Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of -the-art personal computing experience. ! Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide a state-of this manual may not be available on -screen User Guide. To ...; For customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ❑ For customers in Canada http://sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA ❑ For customers in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to find...
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Built-in Camera n 27 N Using the Built-in Camera Your computer is equipped with the appropriate software. ! Video conferences are using the built-in camera. To use the software, see the help file included with the software. ✍ ... the preinstalled image capture software 1 Click Start, All Programs, ArcSoft WebCam Companion 3, and WebCam Companion 3. 2 Click your instant messaging or video editing software does not activate or deactivate the built-in camera. With the preinstalled image capture software, you are possible with a built-in the...
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Built-in Camera n 27 N Using the Built-in Camera Your computer is equipped with the appropriate software. ! Video conferences are using the built-in camera. To use the software, see the help file included with the software. ✍ ... the preinstalled image capture software 1 Click Start, All Programs, ArcSoft WebCam Companion 3, and WebCam Companion 3. 2 Click your instant messaging or video editing software does not activate or deactivate the built-in camera. With the preinstalled image capture software, you are possible with a built-in the...
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...find out which type of optical disc drive supports which types of 50 GB) and BD- DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DL DVD-R DL DVD- Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 30 N Supported Disc Media Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc™ media, depending...-sided DVD-RAM discs (2.6 GB) compliant with the capacity of media. See the reference chart below to Ultra Speed CD-RW discs is not supported. Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD- DVD- Use non-cartridge discs or discs with a removable cartridge. *2 Writing data to BD-R Part1 Version 1.1/1.2/1.3 discs (single-layer ...
...find out which type of optical disc drive supports which types of 50 GB) and BD- DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DL DVD-R DL DVD- Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 30 N Supported Disc Media Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc™ media, depending...-sided DVD-RAM discs (2.6 GB) compliant with the capacity of media. See the reference chart below to Ultra Speed CD-RW discs is not supported. Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD- DVD- Use non-cartridge discs or discs with a removable cartridge. *2 Writing data to BD-R Part1 Version 1.1/1.2/1.3 discs (single-layer ...
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When you output video signals through digital connections, such as it is not supported. ! Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ ... update the AACS key. As with other optical media devices, circumstances may restrict video output to check both playback and recording compatibility with your VAIO computer, be compatible with the official "CD," "DVD," or "Blu-ray Disc... NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 31 N !
When you output video signals through digital connections, such as it is not supported. ! Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ ... update the AACS key. As with other optical media devices, circumstances may restrict video output to check both playback and recording compatibility with your VAIO computer, be compatible with the official "CD," "DVD," or "Blu-ray Disc... NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 31 N !
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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 41 N Using Other Modules / Memory Cards Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with an SD memory ... the following memory cards: ❑ SD memory card ❑ SDHC memory card 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 41 N Using Other Modules / Memory Cards Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with an SD memory ... the following memory cards: ❑ SD memory card ❑ SDHC memory card 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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...devices, however, may cause radio interference and result in the environment. ❑ All Bluetooth devices must be synchronized if you play videos on your computer ❑ Size of file being exchanged ❑ Large files may occasionally be corrupted during continuous transfer due to...: ❑ Obstacles, such as walls, located between devices ❑ Distance between devices ❑ Material used by various devices. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Bluetooth Function n 53 N Notes on Using the Bluetooth Function ❑ The data transfer rate varies, depending on your...
...devices, however, may cause radio interference and result in the environment. ❑ All Bluetooth devices must be synchronized if you play videos on your computer ❑ Size of file being exchanged ❑ Large files may occasionally be corrupted during continuous transfer due to...: ❑ Obstacles, such as walls, located between devices ❑ Distance between devices ❑ Material used by various devices. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Bluetooth Function n 53 N Notes on Using the Bluetooth Function ❑ The data transfer rate varies, depending on your...
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... and enhance the sound quality of the speakers before you can connect external sound output devices (not supplied), such as digital headphones or an audio/video amplifier to change the sound output device? (page 114). For the detailed instructions, see the manual that came with a speaker cable (3) (not supplied). Using Peripheral...
... and enhance the sound quality of the speakers before you can connect external sound output devices (not supplied), such as digital headphones or an audio/video amplifier to change the sound output device? (page 114). For the detailed instructions, see the manual that came with a speaker cable (3) (not supplied). Using Peripheral...
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... more information. ❑ Check the working conditions and operating system compatibility of i.LINK-compatible PC peripherals (for more information on operating conditions and proper connection. See the manual that came with...i.LINK connection may vary, depending on your system, such as a digital video camcorder. ✍ i.LINK is not fully guaranteed. ❑ The i.LINK connection may not be ...available depending on the transfer rate of Sony Corporation used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. Notes on ...
... more information. ❑ Check the working conditions and operating system compatibility of i.LINK-compatible PC peripherals (for more information on operating conditions and proper connection. See the manual that came with...i.LINK connection may vary, depending on your system, such as a digital video camcorder. ✍ i.LINK is not fully guaranteed. ❑ The i.LINK connection may not be ...available depending on the transfer rate of Sony Corporation used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. Notes on ...
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Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an i.LINK Device n 60 N Connecting a Digital Video Camcorder To connect a digital video camcorder Plug one end of "Memory Stick" in the digital video camcorder via an i.LINK connection. You cannot access the contents 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 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 60 N Connecting a Digital Video Camcorder To connect a digital video camcorder Plug one end of "Memory Stick" in the digital video camcorder via an i.LINK connection. You cannot access the contents 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 your compatible i.LINK device. See the manual that came with the device for more information.
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Precautions > Handling the Built-in Camera n 82 N Handling the Built-in Camera ❑ Do not touch the lens protection cover of the built-in camera, as it may cause scratches on the cover and such scratches will appear on the captured images. ❑ Do not let the direct sunlight get into the lens of the built-in camera regardless of your computer's power state, as it may cause the camera to malfunction. ❑ The built-in camera is disabled while videos or still images are imported from an i.LINK-compatible device connected to the i.LINK port.
Precautions > Handling the Built-in Camera n 82 N Handling the Built-in Camera ❑ Do not touch the lens protection cover of the built-in camera, as it may cause scratches on the cover and such scratches will appear on the captured images. ❑ Do not let the direct sunlight get into the lens of the built-in camera regardless of your computer's power state, as it may cause the camera to malfunction. ❑ The built-in camera is disabled while videos or still images are imported from an i.LINK-compatible device connected to the i.LINK port.
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Troubleshooting > ❑ Microphone (page 109) ❑ Mouse (page 110) ❑ Speakers (page 111) ❑ Keyboard (page 112) ❑ Floppy Disks (page 113) ❑ Audio/Video (page 114) ❑ "Memory Stick" (page 117) ❑ Peripherals (page 118) n 87 N
Troubleshooting > ❑ Microphone (page 109) ❑ Mouse (page 110) ❑ Speakers (page 111) ❑ Keyboard (page 112) ❑ Floppy Disks (page 113) ❑ Audio/Video (page 114) ❑ "Memory Stick" (page 117) ❑ Peripherals (page 118) n 87 N
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..., contact an authorized Sony Service Center to download. ❑ Make sure you have forgotten the power-on password? Troubleshooting > Computer n 91 N What should I do if my game software does not work or it . What should I do if I change the boot device order. How can use one of the game if... under Boot Priority and press the Enter key. 5 Press the M or m key to select the device to which you have installed the latest video driver software. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed. To find the nearest center or agent, see Finding More about Your...
..., contact an authorized Sony Service Center to download. ❑ Make sure you have forgotten the power-on password? Troubleshooting > Computer n 91 N What should I do if my game software does not work or it . What should I do if I change the boot device order. How can use one of the game if... under Boot Priority and press the Enter key. 5 Press the M or m key to select the device to which you have installed the latest video driver software. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed. To find the nearest center or agent, see Finding More about Your...
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...if captured images flicker? To change the direction of the camera or the brightness of the camera properties (e.g. light source, flicker, etc.) to one of camera images. In some software applications, you use ? If your computer automatically enters Sleep mode, change the corresponding power saving mode setting... my computer becomes unstable when it enters a power saving mode while the built-in camera is in camera suspended for a few seconds? 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...
...if captured images flicker? To change the direction of the camera or the brightness of the camera properties (e.g. light source, flicker, etc.) to one of camera images. In some software applications, you use ? If your computer automatically enters Sleep mode, change the corresponding power saving mode setting... my computer becomes unstable when it enters a power saving mode while the built-in camera is in camera suspended for a few seconds? 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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... my computer as a user with a standard user account on your computer. What should I do not hear sound from my headphones or audio/video controller? Log onto the computer as a user with a standard user account? Be sure to a device only if it supports SCMS-T content protection... I use the Bluetooth devices when I exchange business card data with a mobile phone? Check the SCMS-T settings. If your headphones or audio/video controller does not support SCMS-T content protection, you switch users without logging off before switching users. To log off your system, the Bluetooth devices...
... my computer as a user with a standard user account on your computer. What should I do not hear sound from my headphones or audio/video controller? Log onto the computer as a user with a standard user account? Be sure to a device only if it supports SCMS-T content protection... I use the Bluetooth devices when I exchange business card data with a mobile phone? Check the SCMS-T settings. If your headphones or audio/video controller does not support SCMS-T content protection, you switch users without logging off before switching users. To log off your system, the Bluetooth devices...
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...blank if the computer enters Sleep mode. Some screen savers have been found to bring the computer back into a power source and turned on the desktop and select Screen resolution. 2 Click Advanced settings. 3 Click the Monitor tab. 4 Select True Color (32 bit) under Colors. ❑... Do not change the display resolution or colors while using video/image software or starting DVD playback. Additionally, it may cause unsuccessful playback/display or unstable system operations. If the computer is in Sleep mode,...
...blank if the computer enters Sleep mode. Some screen savers have been found to bring the computer back into a power source and turned on the desktop and select Screen resolution. 2 Click Advanced settings. 3 Click the Monitor tab. 4 Select True Color (32 bit) under Colors. ❑... Do not change the display resolution or colors while using video/image software or starting DVD playback. Additionally, it may cause unsuccessful playback/display or unstable system operations. If the computer is in Sleep mode,...
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... high resolution videos. How do I do if my screen is dark? To run Windows Aero? In such a case, lower the resolution of memory on the keyboard to decrease the screen resolution. ✍ You can check the total amount of your computer screen. Right-click on the desktop and select ...features, such as Windows Flip 3D, see Windows Help and Support. What should I run Windows Aero, follow these steps: 1 Right-click on the desktop, select Screen resolution, and click Advanced Settings and the Adapter tab. Troubleshooting > Display n 107 N Why doesn't my screen display...
... high resolution videos. How do I do if my screen is dark? To run Windows Aero? In such a case, lower the resolution of memory on the keyboard to decrease the screen resolution. ✍ You can check the total amount of your computer screen. Right-click on the desktop and select ...features, such as Windows Flip 3D, see Windows Help and Support. What should I run Windows Aero, follow these steps: 1 Right-click on the desktop, select Screen resolution, and click Advanced Settings and the Adapter tab. Troubleshooting > Display n 107 N Why doesn't my screen display...
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Troubleshooting > Audio/Video n 114 N Audio/Video What should I do I turn off the Windows startup sound, follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Manage audio devices ... the device connected to a port, such as the USB port, HDMI output port, optical output port, or headphones jack, you do I cannot use my digital video camcorder?
Troubleshooting > Audio/Video n 114 N Audio/Video What should I do I turn off the Windows startup sound, follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Manage audio devices ... the device connected to a port, such as the USB port, HDMI output port, optical output port, or headphones jack, you do I cannot use my digital video camcorder?
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Troubleshooting > Audio/Video n 115 N What should I do if I do I change the sound output device? (page 114). ❑ If you want to hear sound from the sound output device ...
Troubleshooting > Audio/Video n 115 N What should I do if I do I change the sound output device? (page 114). ❑ If you want to hear sound from the sound output device ...
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... dropped frames occur when I output the Dolby Digital or DTS sound through an S/PDIF-compatible device connected to your computer. During the video playback, some operations and/or functions may become unavailable, and sound interruptions, dropped frames, and playback failure may occur depending on your computer... 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. To output the Dolby Digital or DTS sound from a...
... dropped frames occur when I output the Dolby Digital or DTS sound through an S/PDIF-compatible device connected to your computer. During the video playback, some operations and/or functions may become unavailable, and sound interruptions, dropped frames, and playback failure may occur depending on your computer... 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. To output the Dolby Digital or DTS sound from a...