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n4 N Troubleshooting ...122 Computer ...124 System Security ...130 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...131 Internet ...134 Networking ...136 Optical Discs ...139 Display ...143 Printing ...144 Microphone ...145 Mouse ...146 Speakers ...147 Keyboard...148 Floppy Disks ...149 PC Cards ...150 Audio/Video...152 Memory Stick Media ...153 Peripherals ...154 Support Options ...155 Sony Support Information ...155 Program Support Information...159
n4 N Troubleshooting ...122 Computer ...124 System Security ...130 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...131 Internet ...134 Networking ...136 Optical Discs ...139 Display ...143 Printing ...144 Microphone ...145 Mouse ...146 Speakers ...147 Keyboard...148 Floppy Disks ...149 PC Cards ...150 Audio/Video...152 Memory Stick Media ...153 Peripherals ...154 Support Options ...155 Sony Support Information ...155 Program Support Information...159
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...video, computing, and communications to provide state-of connections, setting up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on -screen User Guide. Contains safety guidelines and owner information. Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - Contains an overview of -the-art personal computing. ! Sony... has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on your computer. n5 N Before Use Before Use ...
...video, computing, and communications to provide state-of connections, setting up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on -screen User Guide. Contains safety guidelines and owner information. Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - Contains an overview of -the-art personal computing. ! Sony... has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on your computer. n5 N Before Use Before Use ...
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speeds. n 13 N Getting Started A Capture angle adjuster (page 35) B AUDIO INPUT (L / R) jacks*1 (page 55) C VIDEO INPUT (S VIDEO) jack*1 / (VIDEO) port*1 (page 55) D VHF/UHF port*1 (page 46) E Network (Ethernet) port (page 94) F DC IN port (page 17) G Cable bundler (page 19) H CONNECT button (page 22), (page 29) I WLAN (Wireless LAN) switch (page 82) J Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports*2 (page 89) K Modem port (page 81) *1 On selected models only. *2 Supports high-/full-/low-
speeds. n 13 N Getting Started A Capture angle adjuster (page 35) B AUDIO INPUT (L / R) jacks*1 (page 55) C VIDEO INPUT (S VIDEO) jack*1 / (VIDEO) port*1 (page 55) D VHF/UHF port*1 (page 46) E Network (Ethernet) port (page 94) F DC IN port (page 17) G Cable bundler (page 19) H CONNECT button (page 22), (page 29) I WLAN (Wireless LAN) switch (page 82) J Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports*2 (page 89) K Modem port (page 81) *1 On selected models only. *2 Supports high-/full-/low-
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...instant messaging or video editing software does not activate or deactivate the built-in MOTION EYE camera, respectively. Note that the camera is equipped with a built-in MOTION EYE camera. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is activated ...before using such software. The built-in MOTION EYE camera adds video functionality to instant messaging software and...
...instant messaging or video editing software does not activate or deactivate the built-in MOTION EYE camera, respectively. Note that the camera is equipped with a built-in MOTION EYE camera. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is activated ...before using such software. The built-in MOTION EYE camera adds video functionality to instant messaging software and...
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... with the Blu-ray Disc drive. *9 BD-R stands for Blu-ray Disc-Recordable in Version 2.1 format. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CDROM Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD- RW RW DL DL RAM BD-R*9/ RE*10 DVD±RW/ P P P P PR P P - P P P P - - Use non...
... with the Blu-ray Disc drive. *9 BD-R stands for Blu-ray Disc-Recordable in Version 2.1 format. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CDROM Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD- RW RW DL DL RAM BD-R*9/ RE*10 DVD±RW/ P P P P PR P P - P P P P - - Use non...
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...ray Discs. It is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with other side. As with digital audio material on packaged media recorded in ...need to the CD Standard. Some contents may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc playback. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of reading 8cm discs with the official "CD" format standard (...Except the Blu-ray Disc drive, all . VAIO computers may not support movie playback on the other optical media devices, circumstances may restrict video output to check both playback and recording compatibility...
...ray Discs. It is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with other side. As with digital audio material on packaged media recorded in ...need to the CD Standard. Some contents may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc playback. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of reading 8cm discs with the official "CD" format standard (...Except the Blu-ray Disc drive, all . VAIO computers may not support movie playback on the other optical media devices, circumstances may restrict video output to check both playback and recording compatibility...
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... your model is equipped with the TV tuner board. See the online Specifications to set -top box, and other equipment. n 46 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the TV Function Your computer may have a TV tuner board installed along with a wide range of TV, DVD, and video viewing, as well as music recording and playback.
... your model is equipped with the TV tuner board. See the online Specifications to set -top box, and other equipment. n 46 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the TV Function Your computer may have a TV tuner board installed along with a wide range of TV, DVD, and video viewing, as well as music recording and playback.
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... remote control to set the TV to the channel-out number (channel 3, 4, etc.) or direct video input specified by your computer to change TV channels, if the device is capable of controlling the STB. n 53 N Using Your VAIO Computer Connecting with a cable or satellite set-top box (STB) You can connect your cable or...
... remote control to set the TV to the channel-out number (channel 3, 4, etc.) or direct video input specified by your computer to change TV channels, if the device is capable of controlling the STB. n 53 N Using Your VAIO Computer Connecting with a cable or satellite set-top box (STB) You can connect your cable or...
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...RCA plugs of the stereo A/V dubbing cable (6) into the AUDIO INPUT (L / R) jacks (9) and the VIDEO INPUT (VIDEO) jack (10) on the computer, matching the plug and jack colors. 5 If you prefer better video quality, connect one end of a TV coaxial cable (1) (supplied) to your set-top box (STB) (3). 2 Connect a...access (wall outlet) (2). Connect the other end to the VIDEO INPUT (S VIDEO) port (13) on the computer. n 55 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect in STB mode (Option 2) 1 Connect one end of an S Video cable (11) (not supplied) to the S Video Out port (12) on the back panel of the set-...
...RCA plugs of the stereo A/V dubbing cable (6) into the AUDIO INPUT (L / R) jacks (9) and the VIDEO INPUT (VIDEO) jack (10) on the computer, matching the plug and jack colors. 5 If you prefer better video quality, connect one end of a TV coaxial cable (1) (supplied) to your set-top box (STB) (3). 2 Connect a...access (wall outlet) (2). Connect the other end to the VIDEO INPUT (S VIDEO) port (13) on the computer. n 55 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect in STB mode (Option 2) 1 Connect one end of an S Video cable (11) (not supplied) to the S Video Out port (12) on the back panel of the set-...
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... three speeds. Forward M button Press to move media forward, for example, one audio track, one DVD chapter, and 30 seconds of TV or video. C Volume buttons Press to pause media playback. n 58 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Pause X button Press to increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume.... Record z button Press to move media backward, for example, one audio track, one DVD chapter, and seven seconds of recorded TV or video. D Recorded TV button Press to resume...
... three speeds. Forward M button Press to move media forward, for example, one audio track, one DVD chapter, and 30 seconds of TV or video. C Volume buttons Press to pause media playback. n 58 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Pause X button Press to increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume.... Record z button Press to move media backward, for example, one audio track, one DVD chapter, and seven seconds of recorded TV or video. D Recorded TV button Press to resume...
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... players, and other audio/video devices. and the latter, an ExpressCard™/34 module* only. ❑ ExpressCard™/34 module* ❑ ExpressCard™/54 module* Your computer is equipped with a Universal ExpressCard slot*. * Hereinafter, referred to as shown below; n 68 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the ExpressCard Module Your computer is equipped with either an...
... players, and other audio/video devices. and the latter, an ExpressCard™/34 module* only. ❑ ExpressCard™/34 module* ❑ ExpressCard™/54 module* Your computer is equipped with a Universal ExpressCard slot*. * Hereinafter, referred to as shown below; n 68 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the ExpressCard Module Your computer is equipped with either an...
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... the Sony online support Web site regularly. ! Before You Use Memory Cards The SD memory card slot on your computer supports the... following memory cards: ❑ MultiMediaCard (MMC) ❑ Secure Digital (SD) For the latest information on your computer...card in or out of January 2007. Your computer has been tested and found compatible only with ... memory cards. You can cause damage to your computer. Always insert the correct memory card into the ... Your VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards In addition to the Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot, your computer is ...
... the Sony online support Web site regularly. ! Before You Use Memory Cards The SD memory card slot on your computer supports the... following memory cards: ❑ MultiMediaCard (MMC) ❑ Secure Digital (SD) For the latest information on your computer...card in or out of January 2007. Your computer has been tested and found compatible only with ... memory cards. You can cause damage to your computer. Always insert the correct memory card into the ... Your VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards In addition to the Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot, your computer is ...
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... system compatibility of i.LINK-compatible 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 generally powered by i.LINK ports. ❑ The i.LINK port supports transfer rates up to an... i.LINK device such as a digital video camcorder. ❑ The i.LINK port on your computer. n 92 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 varies depending on...
... system compatibility of i.LINK-compatible 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 generally powered by i.LINK ports. ❑ The i.LINK port supports transfer rates up to an... i.LINK device such as a digital video camcorder. ❑ The i.LINK port on your computer. n 92 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 varies depending on...
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... stored on the digital video camcorder. ✍ On Sony digital video cameras, ports labeled DV Out, DV In/Out, or i.LINK are i.LINK-compatible. n 93 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...
... stored on the digital video camcorder. ✍ On Sony digital video cameras, ports labeled DV Out, DV In/Out, or i.LINK are i.LINK-compatible. n 93 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...
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... EYE camera, as it from any liquid. Do not let them get into the scope of the built-in MOTION EYE camera regardless of your computer's power state, as it may make sure that the label is properly affixed. If the edge of the label is extremely dirty, wipe it off... will appear on the captured images. ❑ Do not let the direct sunlight get wet. Do not rub the plate, as it is disabled while videos or still images are not using your floppy disk. On Handling Floppy Disks ❑ Do not open the shutter manually or touch the surface of...
... EYE camera, as it from any liquid. Do not let them get into the scope of the built-in MOTION EYE camera regardless of your computer's power state, as it may make sure that the label is properly affixed. If the edge of the label is extremely dirty, wipe it off... will appear on the captured images. ❑ Do not let the direct sunlight get wet. Do not rub the plate, as it is disabled while videos or still images are not using your floppy disk. On Handling Floppy Disks ❑ Do not open the shutter manually or touch the surface of...
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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, or http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in Brazil. ❑ Computer (...147) ❑ Keyboard (page 148) ❑ Floppy Disks (page 149) ❑ PC Cards (page 150) ❑ Audio/Video (page 152) n 122 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, or http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in Brazil. ❑ Computer (...147) ❑ Keyboard (page 148) ❑ Floppy Disks (page 149) ❑ PC Cards (page 150) ❑ Audio/Video (page 152) n 122 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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Why does it may take time before the desktop screen appears due to network security checkups. What should I cannot remember the BIOS password? If Norton Internet Security's Personal Firewall is not guaranteed. n 128 N Troubleshooting ... turn -off . To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 155) or visit the Sony online support Web site. The VAIO Original Screen Saver disables the timer setting, which you have installed the latest video driver. ❑ On some time before my computer starts? Select the screen saver other than the...
Why does it may take time before the desktop screen appears due to network security checkups. What should I cannot remember the BIOS password? If Norton Internet Security's Personal Firewall is not guaranteed. n 128 N Troubleshooting ... turn -off . To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 155) or visit the Sony online support Web site. The VAIO Original Screen Saver disables the timer setting, which you have installed the latest video driver. ❑ On some time before my computer starts? Select the screen saver other than the...
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.... Why are not currently using the built-in MOTION EYE camera. ❑ The video memory of the light. ❑ A dark portion in MOTION EYE camera cannot be more than your computer. Why do captured images contain dropped frames and audio interruptions? ❑ The effect.... This is using the camera, exit the application before using . ❑ The power management function of your computer may be shared by more software applications running than one software application. If another software application is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. ❑ If the problem ...
.... Why are not currently using the built-in MOTION EYE camera. ❑ The video memory of the light. ❑ A dark portion in MOTION EYE camera cannot be more than your computer. Why do captured images contain dropped frames and audio interruptions? ❑ The effect.... This is using the camera, exit the application before using . ❑ The power management function of your computer may be shared by more software applications running than one software application. If another software application is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. ❑ If the problem ...
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This problem occurs when you can set an appropriate value to one of camera images. To reduce flicker noise, change the pointing 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? LightSource, ...This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. In some software applications, you use the camera under fluorescent lights due to eliminate flicker noise. The video input may be suspended for a few seconds if: ❑ a shortcut key with the Fn key is used. ❑ the CPU load increases...
This problem occurs when you can set an appropriate value to one of camera images. To reduce flicker noise, change the pointing 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? LightSource, ...This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. In some software applications, you use the camera under fluorescent lights due to eliminate flicker noise. The video input may be suspended for a few seconds if: ❑ a shortcut key with the Fn key is used. ❑ the CPU load increases...
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...The procedure to establish an i.LINK connection may not be securely plugged into the ports on your computer or camcorder. To turn off the Windows startup sound, follow these steps: 1 Click Start and ...4 On the Sounds tab, click to designate that came with each other. n 152 N Troubleshooting Audio/Video What should I do I cannot use my DV camcorder? See Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 92) for more ...information. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to cancel the Play Windows Startup sound check box. 5 Click OK. Not all products...
...The procedure to establish an i.LINK connection may not be securely plugged into the ports on your computer or camcorder. To turn off the Windows startup sound, follow these steps: 1 Click Start and ...4 On the Sounds tab, click to designate that came with each other. n 152 N Troubleshooting Audio/Video What should I do I cannot use my DV camcorder? See Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 92) for more ...information. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to cancel the Play Windows Startup sound check box. 5 Click OK. Not all products...