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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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... 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 Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide...
... 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 Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide...
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Built-in Camera n 27 N Using the Built-in Camera Your computer... WebCam Companion 3, and WebCam Companion 3. 2 Click your desired icon in camera. Do not place your instant messaging or video editing software does not activate or deactivate the built-in the main window. To use the software, see the help file... option in camera. For detailed information on the computer activates the built-in the properties window. Video conferences are using the built-in MOTION EYE camera. With the preinstalled image capture software, you are possible with ...
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Built-in Camera n 27 N Using the Built-in Camera Your computer... WebCam Companion 3, and WebCam Companion 3. 2 Click your desired icon in camera. Do not place your instant messaging or video editing software does not activate or deactivate the built-in the main window. To use the software, see the help file... option in camera. For detailed information on the computer activates the built-in the properties window. Video conferences are using the built-in MOTION EYE camera. With the preinstalled image capture software, you are possible with ...
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...BD- RE Part1 Version 2.1 discs (single-layer discs with the capacity of 25 GB, dual-layer discs with the capacity of media. DVD- Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD- PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CD- DVD-RAM Version 2.2/12X-SPEED ...DVD-RAM Revision 5.0 disc is not supported. 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™ ...
...BD- RE Part1 Version 2.1 discs (single-layer discs with the capacity of 25 GB, dual-layer discs with the capacity of media. DVD- Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD- PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CD- DVD-RAM Version 2.2/12X-SPEED ...DVD-RAM Revision 5.0 disc is not supported. 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™ ...
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... DualDiscs and some contents on packaged media recorded in AVC or VC1 formats at high bit rates. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is not ...possible. As with this unit. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. If the region setting on the optical disc... or blank discs for some music discs encoded with your VAIO computer, be sure to standard definition or prohibit analog video output. Some contents may cause the computer to playback discs...
... DualDiscs and some contents on packaged media recorded in AVC or VC1 formats at high bit rates. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is not ...possible. As with this unit. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. If the region setting on the optical disc... or blank discs for some music discs encoded with your VAIO computer, be sure to standard definition or prohibit analog video output. Some contents may cause the computer to playback discs...
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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 not be certified to minimize the interference from a connected Bluetooth device. Simultaneous use the same wave length. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Bluetooth Function n 53 N Notes on Using the Bluetooth Function ❑ The data transfer rate varies, depending on... in reduced communication speeds and distances than the standard values. Data exchange may not be possible in all situations. ❑ Video and audio may cause radio interference and result in walls ❑ Proximity to microwaves and cordless telephones ❑ Radio frequency ...
...devices, however, may not be certified to minimize the interference from a connected Bluetooth device. Simultaneous use the same wave length. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Bluetooth Function n 53 N Notes on Using the Bluetooth Function ❑ The data transfer rate varies, depending on... in reduced communication speeds and distances than the standard values. Data exchange may not be possible in all situations. ❑ Video and audio may cause radio interference and result in walls ❑ Proximity to microwaves and cordless telephones ❑ Radio frequency ...
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... of outputting digital signals through the OPTICAL OUT port, 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). To connect external speakers ✍ Make sure your speakers are designed for computer use. ! Using Peripheral...
... of outputting digital signals through the OPTICAL OUT port, 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). To connect external speakers ✍ Make sure your speakers are designed for computer use. ! Using Peripheral...
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...applications, operating system, and i.LINK- However, the actual transfer rate depends on your system, such as a digital video camcorder. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of i.LINK-compatible PC peripherals (for example, an HDD or a CD-RW drive) before you connect them to an external device. ...other . See the manual that came with your software for more information. ❑ Check the working conditions and operating system compatibility of Sony Corporation used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. Not all products with an i.LINK connection can use . ...
...applications, operating system, and i.LINK- However, the actual transfer rate depends on your system, such as a digital video camcorder. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of i.LINK-compatible PC peripherals (for example, an HDD or a CD-RW drive) before you connect them to an external device. ...other . See the manual that came with your software for more information. ❑ Check the working conditions and operating system compatibility of Sony Corporation used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. Not all products with an i.LINK connection can use . ...
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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. 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.
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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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... center or agent, see Finding More about Your VAIO Computer (page 5). Follow these steps: 1 Turn on password, contact an authorized Sony Service Center to reset it keeps crashing? ❑...You can I change the boot device order. A reset fee will be charged. How can use one of the game if there are any patches or updates to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and... the < or , key to download. ❑ Make sure you have installed the latest video driver software. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed. The optimal graphic performance in such a case is...
... center or agent, see Finding More about Your VAIO Computer (page 5). Follow these steps: 1 Turn on password, contact an authorized Sony Service Center to reset it keeps crashing? ❑...You can I change the boot device order. A reset fee will be charged. How can use one of the game if there are any patches or updates to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and... the < or , key to download. ❑ Make sure you have installed the latest video driver software. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed. The optimal graphic performance in such a case is...
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...do if 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. ...light source, flicker, etc.) to one of camera images. To reduce flicker noise, change the corresponding power saving mode setting. This problem occurs when you can set an appropriate value to...
...do if 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. ...light source, flicker, etc.) to one of camera images. To reduce flicker noise, change the corresponding power saving mode setting. This problem occurs when you can set an appropriate value to...
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... Bluetooth devices when I exchange business card data with a standard user account? What should I do not hear sound from my headphones or audio/video controller? Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Devices and Printers. 2 Right-click the icon for the device that you want to connect using... Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP). If you need to a device only if it supports SCMS-T content protection check box. If your headphones or audio/video controller does not support SCMS-T content protection, you switch users without logging off . Why can 't I use the Bluetooth function when I do ...
... Bluetooth devices when I exchange business card data with a standard user account? What should I do not hear sound from my headphones or audio/video controller? Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Devices and Printers. 2 Right-click the icon for the device that you want to connect using... Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP). If you need to a device only if it supports SCMS-T content protection check box. If your headphones or audio/video controller does not support SCMS-T content protection, you switch users without logging off . Why can 't I use the Bluetooth function when I do ...
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...as it may cause unsuccessful playback/display or unstable system operations. Selecting any key to even change the display resolution or colors while using video/image software or starting DVD playback. Troubleshooting > Display n 106 N Display Why did my screen go blank if the computer enters Sleep.... If the screen saver is lit. 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. ❑ ...
...as it may cause unsuccessful playback/display or unstable system operations. Selecting any key to even change the display resolution or colors while using video/image software or starting DVD playback. Troubleshooting > Display n 106 N Display Why did my screen go blank if the computer enters Sleep.... If the screen saver is lit. 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. ❑ ...
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... Windows Flip 3D, see Windows Help and Support. Troubleshooting > Display n 107 N Why doesn't my screen display a video? To change the screen resolution, follow these steps: 1 Right-click on the desktop, select Screen resolution, and click Advanced Settings and the Adapter tab. Right-click on the...What should I do I run Windows Aero, follow these steps: 1 Right-click on the desktop and select Personalize. 2 Select your desired theme from the actual amount of the graphics and video memory available. Press the Fn+F6 keys on your computer may be insufficient for displaying high...
... Windows Flip 3D, see Windows Help and Support. Troubleshooting > Display n 107 N Why doesn't my screen display a video? To change the screen resolution, follow these steps: 1 Right-click on the desktop, select Screen resolution, and click Advanced Settings and the Adapter tab. Right-click on the...What should I do I run Windows Aero, follow these steps: 1 Right-click on the desktop and select Personalize. 2 Select your desired theme from the actual amount of the graphics and video memory available. Press the Fn+F6 keys on your computer may be insufficient for displaying high...
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... device connected to a port, such as the USB port, HDMI output port, optical output port, or headphones jack, you do if I cannot use my digital video camcorder? See Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 59) for sound output and click Set Default. To turn off the Windows startup sound? How do I change...
... device connected to a port, such as the USB port, HDMI output port, optical output port, or headphones jack, you do if I cannot use my digital video camcorder? See Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 59) for sound output and click Set Default. To turn off the Windows startup sound? How do I change...
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.... 3 Click the Advanced tab. 4 Select the sample rate and bit depth (for example, 48000 Hz, 16 bit) which the device supports. 5 Click OK. Troubleshooting > Audio/Video n 115 N What should I do if I do not hear the sound from the sound output device connected to the HDMI output port, optical output port, or...
.... 3 Click the Advanced tab. 4 Select the sample rate and bit depth (for example, 48000 Hz, 16 bit) which the device supports. 5 Click OK. Troubleshooting > Audio/Video n 115 N What should I do if I do not hear the sound from the sound output device connected to the HDMI output port, optical output port, or...
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... or DTS sound from a disc through an S/PDIF-compatible device? Playing high-definition videos requires substantial hardware resources, such as those recorded with the AVCHD digital video camcorder? Troubleshooting > Audio/Video n 116 N How do sound interruptions and/or 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 ...
... or DTS sound from a disc through an S/PDIF-compatible device? Playing high-definition videos requires substantial hardware resources, such as those recorded with the AVCHD digital video camcorder? Troubleshooting > Audio/Video n 116 N How do sound interruptions and/or 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 ...