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......171 Troubleshooting ...172 Computer ...174 System Security ...181 Battery...183 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...185 Internet ...188 Networking ...190 Bluetooth Technology ...193 CDs and DVDs...197 Display ...202 Printing ...206 Microphone ...207
......171 Troubleshooting ...172 Computer ...174 System Security ...181 Battery...183 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...185 Internet ...188 Networking ...190 Bluetooth Technology ...193 CDs and DVDs...197 Display ...202 Printing ...206 Microphone ...207
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... window for changing the S button assignments. and the S2 button activates and deactivates the audio filtering feature of the VAIO logo lamp; Decrease (-) and increase (+) the volume. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer Special-function button Previous track button Next track button AV MODE button S1/S2 buttons VOLUME buttons Disc drive... Turns the volume on the AV Mode Button Settings utility for the on the optical disc drive. Plays the next chapter/movie in the DVD or the next song in the CD. To display this utility, press and hold either button or launch and navigate through...
... window for changing the S button assignments. and the S2 button activates and deactivates the audio filtering feature of the VAIO logo lamp; Decrease (-) and increase (+) the volume. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer Special-function button Previous track button Next track button AV MODE button S1/S2 buttons VOLUME buttons Disc drive... Turns the volume on the AV Mode Button Settings utility for the on the optical disc drive. Plays the next chapter/movie in the DVD or the next song in the CD. To display this utility, press and hold either button or launch and navigate through...
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...the tray with an optical disc drive. The tray slides out. ✍ On VGN-AR200 Series models: If the disc drive eject button does not work, try the...not powered. Doing so may cause the computer to malfunction. ✍ If you launch any preinstalled CD/DVD program. Do not remove the optical disc when your computer is equipped with the label side facing upward and...eject the drive tray. When recovering your system, turn on the optical disc drive. n 42 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is in a power saving mode (Standby or Hibernate). Note that the...
...the tray with an optical disc drive. The tray slides out. ✍ On VGN-AR200 Series models: If the disc drive eject button does not work, try the...not powered. Doing so may cause the computer to malfunction. ✍ If you launch any preinstalled CD/DVD program. Do not remove the optical disc when your computer is equipped with the label side facing upward and...eject the drive tray. When recovering your system, turn on the optical disc drive. n 42 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is in a power saving mode (Standby or Hibernate). Note that the...
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Check your specifications for the type of media your model. Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased. n 43 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing CDs and DVDs Your computer plays and records CDs and DVDs, depending on your optical disc drive supports.
Check your specifications for the type of media your model. Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased. n 43 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing CDs and DVDs Your computer plays and records CDs and DVDs, depending on your optical disc drive supports.
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... Layer) recording. CD CD Extra RW ROM DVD- n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable nor recordable CDROM Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD- DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DVD-R DVD- DVD-ROM P P P P P P P P P P P - *1 Supports writing data to DVD-R discs compliant with DVD-R for General Version 2.0/2.1. *2 Supports writing data to DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) discs is not supported...
... Layer) recording. CD CD Extra RW ROM DVD- n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable nor recordable CDROM Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD- DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DVD-R DVD- DVD-ROM P P P P P P P P P P P - *1 Supports writing data to DVD-R discs compliant with DVD-R for General Version 2.0/2.1. *2 Supports writing data to DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) discs is not supported...
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... Extra RW ROM DVD- Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a Dual Disc may not play on the disc packaging carefully to the multiple formats of 50 GB). BDVideo ROM DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DVD-R DVD- Due to check both playback and recording compatibility with a VAIO computer, be aware that the audio side (non-DVD side) of VAIO CD drives with...
... Extra RW ROM DVD- Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a Dual Disc may not play on the disc packaging carefully to the multiple formats of 50 GB). BDVideo ROM DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DVD-R DVD- Due to check both playback and recording compatibility with a VAIO computer, be aware that the audio side (non-DVD side) of VAIO CD drives with...
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Fingerprints and dust on applicable models using the VAIO Zone software. ❑ Use only Sony Value-added software when writing to CD/DVD media. (Ex: Click to DVD) Other software programs may not be able to play DVDs created on the surface of a disc may result. This will affect the use of the disc. ...n 47 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data...
Fingerprints and dust on applicable models using the VAIO Zone software. ❑ Use only Sony Value-added software when writing to CD/DVD media. (Ex: Click to DVD) Other software programs may not be able to play DVDs created on the surface of a disc may result. This will affect the use of the disc. ...n 47 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data...
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.... ❑ Close all ," this means that you can change it again. n 48 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on playing DVDs To achieve optimum performance when playing DVDs, you have exceeded this DVD in most regions of the world. If the region code of times. This may produce noise while playing...not use memory-resident utility software to indicate in audio and video. If you have audio devices connected, this count. When you change the DVD region code while the WinDVD software is labeled "all open applications before playing a disc. ❑ Some discs recorded at 20 or 24 ...
.... ❑ Close all ," this means that you can change it again. n 48 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on playing DVDs To achieve optimum performance when playing DVDs, you have exceeded this DVD in most regions of the world. If the region code of times. This may produce noise while playing...not use memory-resident utility software to indicate in audio and video. If you have audio devices connected, this count. When you change the DVD region code while the WinDVD software is labeled "all open applications before playing a disc. ❑ Some discs recorded at 20 or 24 ...
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Removing a USB-compatible device during DVD (video or audio) playback may cause a malfunction. n 49 N Using Your VAIO Computer ❑ When you are playing a DVD (video or audio) and you want to remove a USB device, such as USB-compatible speakers, make sure you stop the DVD first.
Removing a USB-compatible device during DVD (video or audio) playback may cause a malfunction. n 49 N Using Your VAIO Computer ❑ When you are playing a DVD (video or audio) and you want to remove a USB device, such as USB-compatible speakers, make sure you stop the DVD first.
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..., then click Start, point to All Programs, and click to start the desired DVD software to use the software, see the help file on your DVD software. n 52 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing DVDs To play a DVD 1 Close all running software applications. 2 Insert a DVD into the optical disc drive. 3 If nothing appears on the desktop, then...
..., then click Start, point to All Programs, and click to start the desired DVD software to use the software, see the help file on your DVD software. n 52 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing DVDs To play a DVD 1 Close all running software applications. 2 Insert a DVD into the optical disc drive. 3 If nothing appears on the desktop, then...
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...installed along with the TV tuner board. To access this on Media Center features. n 53 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the TV Function If the model you with a wide range of TV, DVD, and video viewing, as well as music recording and playback. Media Center provides you purchased is equipped with... the Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition operating system to find whether your model is VGN-AR200 Series, your TV, set-top box, ...
...installed along with the TV tuner board. To access this on Media Center features. n 53 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the TV Function If the model you with a wide range of TV, DVD, and video viewing, as well as music recording and playback. Media Center provides you purchased is equipped with... the Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition operating system to find whether your model is VGN-AR200 Series, your TV, set-top box, ...
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... button Press to your computer supports the TV function, then a remote commander is supplied with the computer for example, one audio track, one DVD chapter, and seven seconds of recorded TV or video. B MY TV button Press to move media forward, for using Media Center features, including... TV channel selection. REW button Press to view the My TV menu. C STOP button Press to resume playback. n 63 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Remote Commander If your music playlists. Press again to stop media playback or TV recording session. A MY MUSIC button Press to view...
... button Press to your computer supports the TV function, then a remote commander is supplied with the computer for example, one audio track, one DVD chapter, and seven seconds of recorded TV or video. B MY TV button Press to move media forward, for using Media Center features, including... TV channel selection. REW button Press to view the My TV menu. C STOP button Press to resume playback. n 63 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Remote Commander If your music playlists. Press again to stop media playback or TV recording session. A MY MUSIC button Press to view...
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... previously recorded TV programs (In My TV window). J STANDBY button Press to place the computer in Standby mode to the previous window. n 64 N Using Your VAIO Computer D BACK button Press to return to reduce power consumption. K MY PICTURES button Press to increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume. N Directional arrow buttons Press the...
... previously recorded TV programs (In My TV window). J STANDBY button Press to place the computer in Standby mode to the previous window. n 64 N Using Your VAIO Computer D BACK button Press to return to reduce power consumption. K MY PICTURES button Press to increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume. N Directional arrow buttons Press the...
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.... Try these suggestions before visiting the Sony online support Web site at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA, at http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in Canada, or at http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Latin American countries... or areas. ❑ Computer (page 174) ❑ System Security (page 181) ❑ Battery (page 183) ❑ Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 185) ❑ Internet (page 188) ❑ Networking (page 190) ❑ Bluetooth Technology (page 193) ❑ CDs and DVDs...
.... Try these suggestions before visiting the Sony online support Web site at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA, at http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in Canada, or at http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Latin American countries... or areas. ❑ Computer (page 174) ❑ System Security (page 181) ❑ Battery (page 183) ❑ Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 185) ❑ Internet (page 188) ❑ Networking (page 190) ❑ Bluetooth Technology (page 193) ❑ CDs and DVDs...
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... the Windows Security window appears, click Shut Down. ❑ If your computer still does not turn off your computer stops responding while playing a CD or DVD, press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys simultaneously. When the Windows Task Manager window appears, click Turn Off from Windows Task Manager. ! n 176 N Troubleshooting What should...
... the Windows Security window appears, click Shut Down. ❑ If your computer still does not turn off your computer stops responding while playing a CD or DVD, press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys simultaneously. When the Windows Task Manager window appears, click Turn Off from Windows Task Manager. ! n 176 N Troubleshooting What should...
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.... 3 Examine the disc for dirt or damage. Follow these steps: 1 Restart the computer by VAIO Power Management, the substitute drive eject button on how to clean it will take a while to ... from the shortcut menu. ❑ If none of the keyboard. n 197 N Troubleshooting CDs and DVDs Why does my computer freeze when I do if the drive tray does not open? ❑ Make sure your... as a paper clip) in the manual eject hole near the drive eject button (VGN-FE700 Series) or the substitute drive eject button (VGN-AR200 Series). ❑ Try restarting your computer is dirty, see On Handling Discs...
.... 3 Examine the disc for dirt or damage. Follow these steps: 1 Restart the computer by VAIO Power Management, the substitute drive eject button on how to clean it will take a while to ... from the shortcut menu. ❑ If none of the keyboard. n 197 N Troubleshooting CDs and DVDs Why does my computer freeze when I do if the drive tray does not open? ❑ Make sure your... as a paper clip) in the manual eject hole near the drive eject button (VGN-FE700 Series) or the substitute drive eject button (VGN-AR200 Series). ❑ Try restarting your computer is dirty, see On Handling Discs...
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...pressing the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys, and selecting Restart from the Shut Down menu of the Windows Task Manager window. 2 Remove the CD or DVD from the optical disc drive. 3 Check the disc for instructions. ❑ If you are using external speakers, check the volume settings on ... ❑ Make sure the necessary program(s) is installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. ❑ If a CD or DVD is installed. n 198 N Troubleshooting What should I cannot play a CD or DVD properly on my computer? ❑ Make sure the disc was inserted into the optical disc drive with a listing of ...
...pressing the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys, and selecting Restart from the Shut Down menu of the Windows Task Manager window. 2 Remove the CD or DVD from the optical disc drive. 3 Check the disc for instructions. ❑ If you are using external speakers, check the volume settings on ... ❑ Make sure the necessary program(s) is installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. ❑ If a CD or DVD is installed. n 198 N Troubleshooting What should I cannot play a CD or DVD properly on my computer? ❑ Make sure the disc was inserted into the optical disc drive with a listing of ...
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Check the DVD package to make sure the region code is running on AC power supply and try the disc again. You can cause the computer to malfunction. ... can come off while the disc is in the optical disc drive and damage the drive or cause it is not affixed to a CD or DVD. Condensation can confirm the driver software by selecting the Driver tab, and clicking Driver Details. 8 Click OK to close the window. ❑ Make sure an...
Check the DVD package to make sure the region code is running on AC power supply and try the disc again. You can cause the computer to malfunction. ... can come off while the disc is in the optical disc drive and damage the drive or cause it is not affixed to a CD or DVD. Condensation can confirm the driver software by selecting the Driver tab, and clicking Driver Details. 8 Click OK to close the window. ❑ Make sure an...
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...possibility that has an adhesive label affixed to DVD media? ❑ Make sure you are using the correct DVD recordable media. ❑ Check which DVD recordable format is compatible with your computer does not support copying DVD movies. Copying a DVD movie would be a copyright infringement and therefore... illegal. This could cause a write error or other damage. Macrovision or a similar video protection technology prevents users from copying DVD movies. What should I do if I cannot write data to CD media? ❑ Do not launch any software application or allow any...
...possibility that has an adhesive label affixed to DVD media? ❑ Make sure you are using the correct DVD recordable media. ❑ Check which DVD recordable format is compatible with your computer does not support copying DVD movies. Copying a DVD movie would be a copyright infringement and therefore... illegal. This could cause a write error or other damage. Macrovision or a similar video protection technology prevents users from copying DVD movies. What should I do if I cannot write data to CD media? ❑ Do not launch any software application or allow any...
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... the settings: 1 Click Start and then My Computer. 2 Right-click the optical disc drive icon and select Properties. 3 Click the Recording tab. 4 Click to DVD-RAM media using Windows functions? To write data to such discs, make sure to such a disc will re-format the disc, resulting in disc formatting.... Attempt to add data to select this drive check box. 5 Click OK. ! You cannot add data to DVD-RAM discs with data already written by the Roxio DigitalMedia software due to CD-R and CD-RW discs. Canceling the Enable CD recording on this...
... the settings: 1 Click Start and then My Computer. 2 Right-click the optical disc drive icon and select Properties. 3 Click the Recording tab. 4 Click to DVD-RAM media using Windows functions? To write data to such discs, make sure to such a disc will re-format the disc, resulting in disc formatting.... Attempt to add data to select this drive check box. 5 Click OK. ! You cannot add data to DVD-RAM discs with data already written by the Roxio DigitalMedia software due to CD-R and CD-RW discs. Canceling the Enable CD recording on this...