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...Ports...14 About the Indicator Lights ...20 Connecting a Power Source ...21 Using the Battery Pack ...22 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...29 Using Your VAIO Computer ...30 Using the Keyboard ...31 Using the Touch Pad ...32 Using the Special-function Button ...33 Using the Touch Sensor Buttons ...34 Using ...the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...38 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...41 Using the ExpressCard Module ...50 Using the Memory Stick ...54 Using the SD Memory Card ...59 Using ...
...Ports...14 About the Indicator Lights ...20 Connecting a Power Source ...21 Using the Battery Pack ...22 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...29 Using Your VAIO Computer ...30 Using the Keyboard ...31 Using the Touch Pad ...32 Using the Special-function Button ...33 Using the Touch Sensor Buttons ...34 Using ...the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...38 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...41 Using the ExpressCard Module ...50 Using the Memory Stick ...54 Using the SD Memory Card ...59 Using ...
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n4 N Precautions ...119 Handling the LCD Screen ...120 Using the Power Source ...121 Handling Your Computer ...122 Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...124 Handling Floppy Disks ...125 Handling Discs ...126 Using the Battery Pack ...127 Using Headphones ...129 Handling the Memory Stick ...130 Handling the Hard Disk ...131 Updating Your Computer ...132 Troubleshooting ...133 Computer ...135 System Security ...141 Battery...142 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...144 Internet ...147 Networking ...149 Bluetooth Technology ...152 Optical Discs ...157 Display ...161 Printing ...165 Microphone ...166
n4 N Precautions ...119 Handling the LCD Screen ...120 Using the Power Source ...121 Handling Your Computer ...122 Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...124 Handling Floppy Disks ...125 Handling Discs ...126 Using the Battery Pack ...127 Using Headphones ...129 Handling the Memory Stick ...130 Handling the Hard Disk ...131 Updating Your Computer ...132 Troubleshooting ...133 Computer ...135 System Security ...141 Battery...142 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...144 Internet ...147 Networking ...149 Bluetooth Technology ...152 Optical Discs ...157 Display ...161 Printing ...165 Microphone ...166
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... Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. Front A Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 38) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 20) C Built-in microphone (monaural) D LCD screen (page 120) E Built-in speakers (stereo) F Keyboard (page 31) G Touch pad (page 32...
... Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. Front A Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 38) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 20) C Built-in microphone (monaural) D LCD screen (page 120) E Built-in speakers (stereo) F Keyboard (page 31) G Touch pad (page 32...
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... and does not work with the following indicator lights: Indicator Power 1 Charge Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive Media Access Built-in MOTION EYE camera Optical disc drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock WIRELESS Functions Illuminates in green when the computer is on, blinks slowly in orange while the... keypad. Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll lock indicator is unlit. Illuminates while the drive is unlit. Illuminates while the built-in MOTION EYE camera is not in Hibernate mode. The numeric keypad is not active when the indicator is reading or writing data.
... and does not work with the following indicator lights: Indicator Power 1 Charge Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive Media Access Built-in MOTION EYE camera Optical disc drive Num lock Caps lock Scroll lock WIRELESS Functions Illuminates in green when the computer is on, blinks slowly in orange while the... keypad. Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll lock indicator is unlit. Illuminates while the drive is unlit. Illuminates while the built-in MOTION EYE camera is not in Hibernate mode. The numeric keypad is not active when the indicator is reading or writing data.
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... get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 31) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 32) ❑ Using the Special-function Button (page 33) ❑ Using the Touch Sensor Buttons (page 34) ❑ Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 38) ❑ Using the Optical... (page 59) ❑ Using the Internet (page 62) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 63) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Function (page 66) n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer
... get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 31) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 32) ❑ Using the Special-function Button (page 33) ❑ Using the Touch Sensor Buttons (page 34) ❑ Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 38) ❑ Using the Optical... (page 59) ❑ Using the Internet (page 62) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 63) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Function (page 66) n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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See the online specifications to help you use specific functions of the computer. Special-function button CAPTURE button Functions Launches the WebCam Companion 2 and captures still images and movies with the special button. For more information on the WebCam Companion 2, see the help file included with a special button to find out whether your computer is equipped with the built-in MOTION EYE camera. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Special-function Button Your computer may be equipped with the software.
See the online specifications to help you use specific functions of the computer. Special-function button CAPTURE button Functions Launches the WebCam Companion 2 and captures still images and movies with the special button. For more information on the WebCam Companion 2, see the help file included with a special button to find out whether your computer is equipped with the built-in MOTION EYE camera. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Special-function Button Your computer may be equipped with the software.
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... built-in MOTION EYE camera with a built-in MOTION EYE camera. The viewer window may show some noise, for example horizontal streaks, if you to instant messaging software and video editing software and enables you view a rapid-moving object. n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-...in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is equipped with your instant messaging or video editing software does not activate or deactivate the built-in MOTION...
... built-in MOTION EYE camera with a built-in MOTION EYE camera. The viewer window may show some noise, for example horizontal streaks, if you to instant messaging software and video editing software and enables you view a rapid-moving object. n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-...in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is equipped with your instant messaging or video editing software does not activate or deactivate the built-in MOTION...
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... and the latter can accommodate either a Universal ExpressCard slot* or an ExpressCard/34 slot* for transferring data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices. n 50 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the ExpressCard Module Your computer is equipped with an ExpressCard/34 slot*. * Referred to as the ExpressCard slot...
... and the latter can accommodate either a Universal ExpressCard slot* or an ExpressCard/34 slot* for transferring data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices. n 50 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the ExpressCard Module Your computer is equipped with an ExpressCard/34 slot*. * Referred to as the ExpressCard slot...
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n 54 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Memory Stick Memory Stick is removable, it is a compact, portable, and versatile IC recording media especially designed for external data storage. Because it can be used for exchanging and sharing digital data with compatible products, such as digital cameras, mobile phones, and other devices.
n 54 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Memory Stick Memory Stick is removable, it is a compact, portable, and versatile IC recording media especially designed for external data storage. Because 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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...in removing from the SD memory card slot. Before You Use the SD Memory Card The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 178) to insert an SD memory card or SD memory card adapter of compatibility. An incompatible memory card or memory card... capacity of up to 2 GB and SDHC memory cards with capacity of up to transfer data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices. n 59 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with major memory cards available as the compatible media ...
...in removing from the SD memory card slot. Before You Use the SD Memory Card The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 178) to insert an SD memory card or SD memory card adapter of compatibility. An incompatible memory card or memory card... capacity of up to 2 GB and SDHC memory cards with capacity of up to transfer data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices. n 59 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with major memory cards available as the compatible media ...
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For setting up the Bluetooth function. n 70 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with another Bluetooth device, you first need to a Bluetooth device such as another Bluetooth device To communicate with Another Bluetooth Device You can connect your computer to set up and using the Bluetooth function, search for Bluetooth information using Windows Help and Support. To communicate with another computer, a mobile phone, a PDA, a headset, a mouse, or a digital camera without the use of any cables. To open Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support.
For setting up the Bluetooth function. n 70 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with another Bluetooth device, you first need to a Bluetooth device such as another Bluetooth device To communicate with Another Bluetooth Device You can connect your computer to set up and using the Bluetooth function, search for Bluetooth information using Windows Help and Support. To communicate with another computer, a mobile phone, a PDA, a headset, a mouse, or a digital camera without the use of any cables. To open Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support.
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Your digital video camcorder may need to be connected differently. The Sony digital video camcorder shown here is an example. n 86 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Digital Video Camcorder To connect a digital video camcorder Plug one end of ... DV In/ Out port (3) on a Memory Stick when using an i.LINK connection. 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.
Your digital video camcorder may need to be connected differently. The Sony digital video camcorder shown here is an example. n 86 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Digital Video Camcorder To connect a digital video camcorder Plug one end of ... DV In/ Out port (3) on a Memory Stick when using an i.LINK connection. 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.
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... describes safety guidelines and precautions to help you protect your VAIO computer from potential damage. ❑ Handling the LCD Screen (page 120) ❑ Using the Power Source (page 121) ❑ Handling Your Computer (page 122) ❑ Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 124) ❑ Handling Floppy Disks (page 125) ❑...
... describes safety guidelines and precautions to help you protect your VAIO computer from potential damage. ❑ Handling the LCD Screen (page 120) ❑ Using the Power Source (page 121) ❑ Handling Your Computer (page 122) ❑ Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 124) ❑ Handling Floppy Disks (page 125) ❑...
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...10065; Clean the lens protection cover of the built-in MOTION EYE camera with a soft dry cloth. n 124 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 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 MOTION EYE camera regardless 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 ...
...10065; Clean the lens protection cover of the built-in MOTION EYE camera with a soft dry cloth. n 124 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 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 MOTION EYE camera regardless 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 ...
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... the following URLs: http://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 http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in Brazil ...❑ Computer (page 135) ❑ System Security (page 141) ❑ Battery (page 142) ❑ Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 144) ❑ Internet (page 147) ❑ ...
... the following URLs: http://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 http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in Brazil ...❑ Computer (page 135) ❑ System Security (page 141) ❑ Battery (page 142) ❑ Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 144) ❑ Internet (page 147) ❑ ...
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...❑ The images captured under the fluorescent light may show no images or poor-quality images? ❑ The built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be more than your computer can handle. Lowering the resolution or reducing the colors of the LCD screen might help file included with ... memory of your computer may be insufficient for example horizontal streaks, if you view a rapid-moving object. n 144 N Troubleshooting Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Why does the viewer window show reflections of light. ❑ A dark portion in captured images may appear as a noise. ❑ If the lens...
...❑ The images captured under the fluorescent light may show no images or poor-quality images? ❑ The built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be more than your computer can handle. Lowering the resolution or reducing the colors of the LCD screen might help file included with ... memory of your computer may be insufficient for example horizontal streaks, if you view a rapid-moving object. n 144 N Troubleshooting Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Why does the viewer window show reflections of light. ❑ A dark portion in captured images may appear as a noise. ❑ If the lens...
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... if: ❑ a shortcut key with the Fn key is the video input from the built-in MOTION EYE camera flicker? Why do the images captured by the built-in MOTION EYE camera suspended for a few seconds? light source, flicker, etc.) to an AC power source. This problem occurs when... can set an appropriate value to the mismatch between lighting output frequency and shutter speed. This is running out of camera images. To reduce flicker noise, change the direction of the camera or the brightness of power. Why is used. ❑ the CPU load increases. n 145 N Troubleshooting Why does ...
... if: ❑ a shortcut key with the Fn key is the video input from the built-in MOTION EYE camera flicker? Why do the images captured by the built-in MOTION EYE camera suspended for a few seconds? light source, flicker, etc.) to an AC power source. This problem occurs when... can set an appropriate value to the mismatch between lighting output frequency and shutter speed. This is running out of camera images. To reduce flicker noise, change the direction of the camera or the brightness of power. Why is used. ❑ the CPU load increases. n 145 N Troubleshooting Why does ...
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... 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and Device Manager. 2 Double-click Imaging devices. 3 Right-click the device name for the camera. What should I use ? ❑ Do not place your computer into Sleep or Hibernate mode while you must reinstall the driver software for your ...Troubleshooting Why can't I do if my computer becomes unstable when it enters a power saving mode while the built-in MOTION EYE camera is using the camera, exit the application before using the built-in MOTION EYE camera. ❑ If the problem persists, you are using the built-in MOTION EYE...
... 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and Device Manager. 2 Double-click Imaging devices. 3 Right-click the device name for the camera. What should I use ? ❑ Do not place your computer into Sleep or Hibernate mode while you must reinstall the driver software for your ...Troubleshooting Why can't I do if my computer becomes unstable when it enters a power saving mode while the built-in MOTION EYE camera is using the camera, exit the application before using the built-in MOTION EYE camera. ❑ If the problem persists, you are using the built-in MOTION EYE...
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... Stick by following the steps in To format a Memory Stick (page 57). Some versions of recorded music requires permission from a digital camera using Memory Stick? Formatting Memory Stick erases all data, including music data previously saved on other sources. Use of Memory Stick are equipped... with Memory Stick-compatible digital cameras. Before you reformat Memory Stick, back up important data and confirm that cannot be checked out to Memory Stick? Sony is off. n 175 N Troubleshooting Memory Stick What should I do if I...
... Stick by following the steps in To format a Memory Stick (page 57). Some versions of recorded music requires permission from a digital camera using Memory Stick? Formatting Memory Stick erases all data, including music data previously saved on other sources. Use of Memory Stick are equipped... with Memory Stick-compatible digital cameras. Before you reformat Memory Stick, back up important data and confirm that cannot be checked out to Memory Stick? Sony is off. n 175 N Troubleshooting Memory Stick What should I do if I...
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.... You may prevent a device from working at all. ❑ USB hubs may need to test if the port is charged. If you are using a digital camera, check if the battery is working because of a power distribution failure. We recommend you are using a printer, check if the power cable is turned on...
.... You may prevent a device from working at all. ❑ USB hubs may need to test if the port is charged. If you are using a digital camera, check if the battery is working because of a power distribution failure. We recommend you are using a printer, check if the power cable is turned on...