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...Ergonomic Considerations ...11 Getting Started ...13 Locating Controls and Ports...14 About the Indicator Lights ...19 Setting Up Your Computer ...20 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...36 Using Your VAIO Computer ...37 Using the Keyboard ...38 Using the Touch Pad ...42 Using the Mouse ...43 Using the Built-in MOTION... EYE Camera...46 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...50 Using the TV Function ...60 Using the HDMI Input Function...
...Ergonomic Considerations ...11 Getting Started ...13 Locating Controls and Ports...14 About the Indicator Lights ...19 Setting Up Your Computer ...20 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...36 Using Your VAIO Computer ...37 Using the Keyboard ...38 Using the Touch Pad ...42 Using the Mouse ...43 Using the Built-in MOTION... EYE Camera...46 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...50 Using the TV Function ...60 Using the HDMI Input Function...
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n4 N Precautions ...144 Handling the LCD Screen ...145 Using the Power Source ...146 Handling Your Computer ...147 Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...150 Handling Floppy Disks ...151 Handling Discs ...152 Using Headphones ...155 Handling the Memory Stick ...156 Handling the Hard Disk ...157 Updating Your Computer ...158 Troubleshooting ...159 Computer ...161 System Security ...167 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...168 Networking ...170 Bluetooth Technology ...173 Optical Discs ...177 Display ...181 Printing ...182 Microphone ...183 Mouse ...184 Speakers ...186 Touch Pad...188
n4 N Precautions ...144 Handling the LCD Screen ...145 Using the Power Source ...146 Handling Your Computer ...147 Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...150 Handling Floppy Disks ...151 Handling Discs ...152 Using Headphones ...155 Handling the Memory Stick ...156 Handling the Hard Disk ...157 Updating Your Computer ...158 Troubleshooting ...159 Computer ...161 System Security ...167 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...168 Networking ...170 Bluetooth Technology ...173 Optical Discs ...177 Display ...181 Printing ...182 Microphone ...183 Mouse ...184 Speakers ...186 Touch Pad...188
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...) B Built-in microphone (monaural) C Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 19) D Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 46) E Power indicator (page 19) F Remote sensor Point the supplied remote commander to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. ! G SONY logo lamp (page 126) H LCD screen (page 145) I... N Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to this manual due to variations in some countries or areas. The appearance of your computer may also vary in specifications. It may be different from those illustrated in this sensor for operations.
...) B Built-in microphone (monaural) C Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 19) D Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 46) E Power indicator (page 19) F Remote sensor Point the supplied remote commander to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. ! G SONY logo lamp (page 126) H LCD screen (page 145) I... N Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to this manual due to variations in some countries or areas. The appearance of your computer may also vary in specifications. It may be different from those illustrated in this sensor for operations.
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... when the WIRELESS switch is off. n 19 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with the following indicator lights: Indicator Power 1 Built-in MOTION EYE camera Media Access HDMI SELECT DISPLAY OFF Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive WIRELESS Functions Illuminates in green... when the computer is on, illuminates in orange while the computer is in Sleep mode, and turns off when the computer is turned on. Illuminates when...
... when the WIRELESS switch is off. n 19 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with the following indicator lights: Indicator Power 1 Built-in MOTION EYE camera Media Access HDMI SELECT DISPLAY OFF Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive WIRELESS Functions Illuminates in green... when the computer is on, illuminates in orange while the computer is in Sleep mode, and turns off when the computer is turned on. Illuminates when...
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... section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 38) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 42) ❑ Using the Mouse (page 43) ❑ Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 46) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 50) ❑ Using the...) ❑ Using the Network (LAN) (page 102) ❑ Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 104) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Function (page 107) n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer
... section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 38) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 42) ❑ Using the Mouse (page 43) ❑ Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 46) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 50) ❑ Using the...) ❑ Using the Network (LAN) (page 102) ❑ Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 104) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Function (page 107) n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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Video conference is possible with the capture angle adjuster (1) on the computer activates the built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application. Launching or exiting your desired application. Push down or up the horizontal bar to adjust the angle ...does not activate or deactivate the built-in MOTION EYE camera. ✍ The built-in MOTION EYE camera. You can change the capture angle of your computer. n 46 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is equipped with the preinstalled image capture software. The built...
Video conference is possible with the capture angle adjuster (1) on the computer activates the built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application. Launching or exiting your desired application. Push down or up the horizontal bar to adjust the angle ...does not activate or deactivate the built-in MOTION EYE camera. ✍ The built-in MOTION EYE camera. You can change the capture angle of your computer. n 46 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is equipped with the preinstalled image capture software. The built...
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This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. The viewer window may show some noise, for example horizontal streaks, if you view a rapid-moving object. n 47 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! You cannot operate the built-in MOTION EYE camera with the Microsoft Windows Movie Maker software.
This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. The viewer window may show some noise, for example horizontal streaks, if you view a rapid-moving object. n 47 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! You cannot operate the built-in MOTION EYE camera with the Microsoft Windows Movie Maker software.
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... or removing the ExpressCard module. Inserting an ExpressCard Module ! n 88 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the ExpressCard Module Your computer is supplied with an ExpressCard/34 slot* for transferring data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices. Your computer is equipped with a slot protector in the ExpressCard slot. Do not force...*. * Referred to as the ExpressCard slot and the ExpressCard module in or out of the slot. ✍ You do not need to shut down your computer before you use the slot.
... or removing the ExpressCard module. Inserting an ExpressCard Module ! n 88 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the ExpressCard Module Your computer is supplied with an ExpressCard/34 slot* for transferring data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices. Your computer is equipped with a slot protector in the ExpressCard slot. Do not force...*. * Referred to as the ExpressCard slot and the ExpressCard module in or out of the slot. ✍ You do not need to shut down your computer before you use the slot.
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Because it is a compact, portable, and versatile IC recording media especially designed for external data storage. n 92 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Memory Stick The Memory Stick is removable, it can be used for exchanging and sharing digital data with compatible products, such as digital cameras, mobile phones, and other devices.
Because it is a compact, portable, and versatile IC recording media especially designed for external data storage. n 92 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Memory Stick The Memory Stick is removable, it can be used for exchanging and sharing digital data with compatible products, such as digital cameras, mobile phones, and other devices.
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...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. Your computer has been tested and found compatible with capacity of up to 2 GB and SDHC memory cards with your...card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 200) to insert an SD memory card or SD memory card adaptor of a different type into the SD memory card slot. n 98 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with major memory cards available ...
...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. Your computer has been tested and found compatible with capacity of up to 2 GB and SDHC memory cards with your...card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 200) to insert an SD memory card or SD memory card adaptor of a different type into the SD memory card slot. n 98 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with major memory cards available ...
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To communicate with another Bluetooth device To communicate with Another Bluetooth Device You can connect your computer to a Bluetooth device such as another Bluetooth device, you first need to turn on the WIRELESS switch before starting the Bluetooth ...Bluetooth information using Windows Help and Support. To open Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ! n 111 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with another computer, a mobile phone, a PDA, a headset, a mouse, or a digital camera without the use of any cables. For setting up the Bluetooth function.
To communicate with another Bluetooth device To communicate with Another Bluetooth Device You can connect your computer to a Bluetooth device such as another Bluetooth device, you first need to turn on the WIRELESS switch before starting the Bluetooth ...Bluetooth information using Windows Help and Support. To open Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ! n 111 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with another computer, a mobile phone, a PDA, a headset, a mouse, or a digital camera without the use of any cables. For setting up the Bluetooth function.
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You cannot access the pictures 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. The Sony digital video camcorder shown here is an example. Your digital video camcorder may need to be... connected differently. n 119 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...
You cannot access the pictures 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. The Sony digital video camcorder shown here is an example. Your digital video camcorder may need to be... connected differently. n 119 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...
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n 144 N Precautions Precautions This section describes safety guidelines and precautions to help you protect your VAIO computer from potential damage. ❑ Handling the LCD Screen (page 145) ❑ Using the Power Source (page 146) ❑ Handling Your Computer (page 147) ❑ Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 150) ❑ Handling Floppy Disks (page 151) ❑ Handling Discs (page 152) ❑ Using Headphones (page 155) ❑ Handling the Memory Stick (page 156) ❑ Handling the Hard Disk (page 157) ❑ Updating Your Computer (page 158)
n 144 N Precautions Precautions This section describes safety guidelines and precautions to help you protect your VAIO computer from potential damage. ❑ Handling the LCD Screen (page 145) ❑ Using the Power Source (page 146) ❑ Handling Your Computer (page 147) ❑ Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 150) ❑ Handling Floppy Disks (page 151) ❑ Handling Discs (page 152) ❑ Using Headphones (page 155) ❑ Handling the Memory Stick (page 156) ❑ Handling the Hard Disk (page 157) ❑ Updating Your Computer (page 158)
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... scratches will appear on the captured images. ❑ Do not let the direct sunlight get into the lens of the built-in MOTION EYE camera regardless of your computer's power state, as it off with a blower brush or a soft brush. n 150 N Precautions Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE... Camera ❑ Do not touch the lens protection cover of the built-in MOTION EYE camera, as it may cause the camera to malfunction. ❑ The built-in MOTION EYE camera is ...
... scratches will appear on the captured images. ❑ Do not let the direct sunlight get into the lens of the built-in MOTION EYE camera regardless of your computer's power state, as it off with a blower brush or a soft brush. n 150 N Precautions Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE... Camera ❑ Do not touch the lens protection cover of the built-in MOTION EYE camera, as it may cause the camera to malfunction. ❑ The built-in MOTION EYE camera is ...
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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/LA/ for customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ for customers in Brazil ❑ Computer (page 161) ❑ System Security (page 167) ❑ Built-in MOTION EYE Camera... Disks (page 191) Many problems have simple solutions. n 159 N Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you might encounter when using your VAIO computer.
...://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://www.sony.ca/support/ for customers in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/LA/ for customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ for customers in Brazil ❑ Computer (page 161) ❑ System Security (page 167) ❑ Built-in MOTION EYE Camera... Disks (page 191) Many problems have simple solutions. n 159 N Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you might encounter when using your VAIO computer.
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...by more software applications running than one software application. n 168 N Troubleshooting Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Why does the viewer window show no images or poor-quality images? ❑ The built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be more than your computer may be active. Why do ...captured images contain dropped frames and audio interruptions? ❑ The effect settings on your computer. Check the CPU performance. Why are not currently using. ...
...by more software applications running than one software application. n 168 N Troubleshooting Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Why does the viewer window show no images or poor-quality images? ❑ The built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be more than your computer may be active. Why do ...captured images contain dropped frames and audio interruptions? ❑ The effect settings on your computer. Check the CPU performance. Why are not currently using. ...
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In some software applications, you are using the built-in MOTION EYE camera. ❑ If your computer into Sleep mode while 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 ... not indicate a malfunction. What should I do the images captured by the built-in MOTION EYE camera flicker? This problem occurs when you use ? ❑ Do not place your computer automatically enters Sleep mode, change the corresponding power saving mode setting. To change the direction of the...
In some software applications, you are using the built-in MOTION EYE camera. ❑ If your computer into Sleep mode while 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 ... not indicate a malfunction. What should I do the images captured by the built-in MOTION EYE camera flicker? This problem occurs when you use ? ❑ Do not place your computer automatically enters Sleep mode, change the corresponding power saving mode setting. To change the direction of the...
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... formatted on a VAIO computer on it. Yes, and you can 't I save data or images. 2 Format the Memory Stick by following the steps in To format a Memory Stick (page 96). n 198 N Troubleshooting Memory Stick What should I do if I cannot use a Memory Stick that you have recorded with Memory Stick-compatible digital cameras. Before you...
... formatted on a VAIO computer on it. Yes, and you can 't I save data or images. 2 Format the Memory Stick by following the steps in To format a Memory Stick (page 96). n 198 N Troubleshooting Memory Stick What should I do if I cannot use a Memory Stick that you have recorded with Memory Stick-compatible digital cameras. Before you...
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... a printer, check if the power cable is connected properly to the AC outlet. ❑ Try using another USB port on and using a digital camera, check if the battery is charged. We recommend you connect the device. ❑ Try connecting a simple, low-powered device such as a mouse .... n 199 N Troubleshooting Peripherals What should I do if I cannot connect a USB device? ❑ If applicable, check the USB device is turned on your computer. The driver could be installed to your USB device for more information. If you connected the device. ❑ See the manual that came with your...
... a printer, check if the power cable is connected properly to the AC outlet. ❑ Try using another USB port on and using a digital camera, check if the battery is charged. We recommend you connect the device. ❑ Try connecting a simple, low-powered device such as a mouse .... n 199 N Troubleshooting Peripherals What should I do if I cannot connect a USB device? ❑ If applicable, check the USB device is turned on your computer. The driver could be installed to your USB device for more information. If you connected the device. ❑ See the manual that came with your...