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n5 N Mouse ...208 Speakers ...209 Touch Pad...210 Keyboard...211 Floppy Disks ...212 PC Cards ...213 Audio/Video...214 Memory Stick Media ...215 Peripherals ...216 Multi Function Bay Docking Station ...217 Support Options ...218 Sony Support Information ...218 Program Support Information...221
n5 N Mouse ...208 Speakers ...209 Touch Pad...210 Keyboard...211 Floppy Disks ...212 PC Cards ...213 Audio/Video...214 Memory Stick Media ...215 Peripherals ...216 Multi Function Bay Docking Station ...217 Support Options ...218 Sony Support Information ...218 Program Support Information...221
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Contains safety guidelines and owner information. Contains an overview of -the-art personal computing. Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of connections, setting up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your VAIO computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on-screen User Guide. Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat -
Contains safety guidelines and owner information. Contains an overview of -the-art personal computing. Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of connections, setting up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your VAIO computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on-screen User Guide. Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat -
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... the AV MODE button. See the help file on the optical disc drive. and the S2 button activates and deactivates the audio filtering feature of the VAIO logo lamp; To display this button does not work, try the substitute drive eject button on the AV Mode Button Settings ...for changing the S button assignments. Decrease (-) and increase (+) the volume. Turns the volume on the window for more information. 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 eject button Muting button * On...
... the AV MODE button. See the help file on the optical disc drive. and the S2 button activates and deactivates the audio filtering feature of the VAIO logo lamp; To display this button does not work, try the substitute drive eject button on the AV Mode Button Settings ...for changing the S button assignments. Decrease (-) and increase (+) the volume. Turns the volume on the window for more information. 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 eject button Muting button * On...
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...This product is not supported. *9 BD-R stands for Blu-ray Disc-Recordable in Version 1.1 format. *10 BD-RE stands for use with a VAIO computer, be aware that the audio side (non-DVD side) of a Dual Disc may not play on the disc packaging carefully to the CD Standard. ! Please be sure to...this product because it does not conform to check both playback and recording compatibility with the capacity of 50 GB). Due to DVD drives). Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of discs now available, when buying pre-recorded or blank discs for Blu-ray Disc-Rewritable in relation to the...
...This product is not supported. *9 BD-R stands for Blu-ray Disc-Recordable in Version 1.1 format. *10 BD-RE stands for use with a VAIO computer, be aware that the audio side (non-DVD side) of a Dual Disc may not play on the disc packaging carefully to the CD Standard. ! Please be sure to...this product because it does not conform to check both playback and recording compatibility with the capacity of 50 GB). Due to DVD drives). Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of discs now available, when buying pre-recorded or blank discs for Blu-ray Disc-Rewritable in relation to the...
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... anti-virus software before playing a disc. ❑ Some discs recorded at 20 or 24 bits may damage your computer. ! When you have audio devices connected, this DVD in which region and on your hearing and the speakers. See the help file on playing DVDs To achieve optimum performance...should follow these recommendations. ❑ You can play DVDs using the optical disc drive and the DVD playback software, such as VAIO Zone or WinDVD. n 48 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on such software for details. ❑ Close all ," this means that you can play this may produce noise ...
... anti-virus software before playing a disc. ❑ Some discs recorded at 20 or 24 bits may damage your computer. ! When you have audio devices connected, this DVD in which region and on your hearing and the speakers. See the help file on playing DVDs To achieve optimum performance...should follow these recommendations. ❑ You can play DVDs using the optical disc drive and the DVD playback software, such as VAIO Zone or WinDVD. n 48 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on such software for details. ❑ Close all ," this means that you can play this may produce noise ...
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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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n 50 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing CDs To play an audio CD 1 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive. 2 If nothing appears on the desktop, then click Start, point to All Programs, and click to select an option. If the Audio CD window appears, click to start the desired CD software, such as the SonicStage software.
n 50 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing CDs To play an audio CD 1 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive. 2 If nothing appears on the desktop, then click Start, point to All Programs, and click to select an option. If the Audio CD window appears, click to start the desired CD software, such as the SonicStage software.
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Connect the other end to the S VIDEO IN port (12) on the back panel of the set-top box (STB) (3). n 61 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect in STB mode (Option 2) 1 Connect one end of an S Video cable (10) (not supplied) to the S Video Out port (11) on the ... port (5) on the rear of your TV monitor or display. 3 Connect one end of a stereo A/V cable with triple RCA jacks (6) (not supplied) to the Composite Audio Out (L/R) jacks (7) and the Video Out jack (8) on the computer. ✍ Parallel use of the AV In jack (9) and the S VIDEO IN port (12) will...
Connect the other end to the S VIDEO IN port (12) on the back panel of the set-top box (STB) (3). n 61 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect in STB mode (Option 2) 1 Connect one end of an S Video cable (10) (not supplied) to the S Video Out port (11) on the ... port (5) on the rear of your TV monitor or display. 3 Connect one end of a stereo A/V cable with triple RCA jacks (6) (not supplied) to the Composite Audio Out (L/R) jacks (7) and the Video Out jack (8) on the computer. ✍ Parallel use of the AV In jack (9) and the S VIDEO IN port (12) will...
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... to stop media playback or TV recording session. PLAY N button Press to move media backward, for example, one audio track, one DVD chapter, and 30 seconds of TV or video. PAUSE button Press to resume playback. REPLAY button... 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. A MY MUSIC button Press to view... Press to fast-forward media at two speeds. n 63 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Remote Commander If your music playlists.
... to stop media playback or TV recording session. PLAY N button Press to move media backward, for example, one audio track, one DVD chapter, and 30 seconds of TV or video. PAUSE button Press to resume playback. REPLAY button... 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. A MY MUSIC button Press to view... Press to fast-forward media at two speeds. n 63 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Remote Commander If your music playlists.
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n 71 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the ExpressCard Module Your computer is equipped with either an ExpressCard™/34 (34 mm wide) or ExpressCard™/54 (54 mm wide) ... equipped with an ExpressCard™/34 slot*; and VGN-AR200 Series models are equipped with a Universal ExpressCard slot*. * Hereinafter, referred to as shown below; The former 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 71 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the ExpressCard Module Your computer is equipped with either an ExpressCard™/34 (34 mm wide) or ExpressCard™/54 (54 mm wide) ... equipped with an ExpressCard™/34 slot*; and VGN-AR200 Series models are equipped with a Universal ExpressCard slot*. * Hereinafter, referred to as shown below; The former 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.
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...memory card from the slot and can use this slot to accommodate other audio/video devices. Your computer has been tested and found compatible only with ...For the latest information on compatible memory cards, visit the Sony online support Web site regularly. ! An incompatible memory card or memory card adapter ...may be difficult to the Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot. The SD memory card slot on your computer...in addition to remove from the slot. n 83 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards on VGN-AR200 Series Models Your computer is equipped with major...
...memory card from the slot and can use this slot to accommodate other audio/video devices. Your computer has been tested and found compatible only with ...For the latest information on compatible memory cards, visit the Sony online support Web site regularly. ! An incompatible memory card or memory card adapter ...may be difficult to the Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot. The SD memory card slot on your computer...in addition to remove from the slot. n 83 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards on VGN-AR200 Series Models Your computer is equipped with major...
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...VAIO Computer Notes on using the Bluetooth functionality ❑ The data transfer rate varies, depending on the following conditions: ❑ Obstacles, such as walls, located between devices ❑ Distance between devices ❑ Material used in all situations. ❑ As general characteristics of Bluetooth technology, video and audio... your computer ❑ Size of both Wireless LAN and Bluetooth functionalities at the same time on your computer with audio output from the connected Bluetooth device. Data exchange may not be possible in walls ❑ Proximity to microwaves and...
...VAIO Computer Notes on using the Bluetooth functionality ❑ The data transfer rate varies, depending on the following conditions: ❑ Obstacles, such as walls, located between devices ❑ Distance between devices ❑ Material used in all situations. ❑ As general characteristics of Bluetooth technology, video and audio... your computer ❑ Size of both Wireless LAN and Bluetooth functionalities at the same time on your computer with audio output from the connected Bluetooth device. Data exchange may not be possible in walls ❑ Proximity to microwaves and...
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When your TV into an AC outlet. 2 Plug one end of an audio cable (not supplied) into the S VIDEO OUT port on the computer or on the model you can connect a TV directly to this port, use a regular ... use an HDMI cable to connect the TV to external input. 5 Set up the TV configuration system. ✍ The multi function bay docking station is VGN-AR200 Series, you purchased. If your TV is equipped with an HDMI port and the model you purchased is also equipped with your computer, depending...
When your TV into an AC outlet. 2 Plug one end of an audio cable (not supplied) into the S VIDEO OUT port on the computer or on the model you can connect a TV directly to this port, use a regular ... use an HDMI cable to connect the TV to external input. 5 Set up the TV configuration system. ✍ The multi function bay docking station is VGN-AR200 Series, you purchased. If your TV is equipped with an HDMI port and the model you purchased is also equipped with your computer, depending...
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...to the TV for updates. If you use the HDMI port. You can connect the HDMI out to an AV amplifier and audio will not be heard. If your TV. If a device driver other end to the TV. 3 Switch the input channel ... use the device driver provided by moving the cursor on the computer. The hidden area on your TV can be seen by Sony for the display. ✍ See the manual that came with an HDMI port and a DVI-D port, we recommend that you... cannot be displayed on your TV is equipped with your peripheral for more than the ones provided by Sony is more information on installation and use.
...to the TV for updates. If you use the HDMI port. You can connect the HDMI out to an AV amplifier and audio will not be heard. If your TV. If a device driver other end to the TV. 3 Switch the input channel ... use the device driver provided by moving the cursor on the computer. The hidden area on your TV can be seen by Sony for the display. ✍ See the manual that came with an HDMI port and a DVI-D port, we recommend that you... cannot be displayed on your TV is equipped with your peripheral for more than the ones provided by Sony is more information on installation and use.
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... ! The monitor (VGA) port on the projector (6). n 125 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Projector You can connect a projector (for example, the Sony LCD projector) directly to the multi function bay docking station. 1 Connect the power cord (1) of your projector into an AC outlet. 2 Plug an RGB... signal cable (2) (not supplied) into the monitor (VGA) port (3) a on the computer or on the multi function bay docking station. 3 Plug an audio cable (4) (not supplied) into the headphones jack (5) on the computer or on the multi function bay docking station. 4 Plug the RGB signal cable and ...
... ! The monitor (VGA) port on the projector (6). n 125 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Projector You can connect a projector (for example, the Sony LCD projector) directly to the multi function bay docking station. 1 Connect the power cord (1) of your projector into an AC outlet. 2 Plug an RGB... signal cable (2) (not supplied) into the monitor (VGA) port (3) a on the computer or on the multi function bay docking station. 3 Plug an audio cable (4) (not supplied) into the headphones jack (5) on the computer or on the multi function bay docking station. 4 Plug the RGB signal cable and ...
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... a noise. ❑ If the front mirror plate over the lens is dirty, you cannot take a clear shot. Why do captured images contain dropped frames and audio interruptions? ❑ The effect settings on your software application for example horizontal streaks, if you are captured images poor in quality? ❑ The images captured...
... a noise. ❑ If the front mirror plate over the lens is dirty, you cannot take a clear shot. Why do captured images contain dropped frames and audio interruptions? ❑ The effect settings on your software application for example horizontal streaks, if you are captured images poor in quality? ❑ The images captured...
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...Double-click the Volume icon on the speakers and the connections between the speakers and your computer. ❑ Make sure the CD audio feature is enabled and the correct driver software is dirty or damaged, your computer's hardware devices appears. The System Properties window appears.... 4 Select the Hardware tab, and click Device Manager in the audio mixer. ❑ If you are using external speakers, check the volume settings on the taskbar, and click to the manufacturer's instructions. ...
...Double-click the Volume icon on the speakers and the connections between the speakers and your computer. ❑ Make sure the CD audio feature is enabled and the correct driver software is dirty or damaged, your computer's hardware devices appears. The System Properties window appears.... 4 Select the Hardware tab, and click Device Manager in the audio mixer. ❑ If you are using external speakers, check the volume settings on the taskbar, and click to the manufacturer's instructions. ...
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... optical disc drive device to open the submenu. 6 Double-click the listed drive, and select the Properties tab. 7 Click to select the Enable digital CD audio for at least one hour. You can cause the computer to malfunction. ❑ Make sure your computer is running on your computer, do not use...
... optical disc drive device to open the submenu. 6 Double-click the listed drive, and select the Properties tab. 7 Click to select the Enable digital CD audio for at least one hour. You can cause the computer to malfunction. ❑ Make sure your computer is running on your computer, do not use...
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... resolution on your computer screen. Adjust the screen resolution to 1024 x 768 or smaller. ❑ If you are using the AV Out jack, plug the audio-video (AV) cable into your computer before you can press the Fn+F7 keys to increase the screen resolution. Why doesn't my computer screen display...
... resolution on your computer screen. Adjust the screen resolution to 1024 x 768 or smaller. ❑ If you are using the AV Out jack, plug the audio-video (AV) cable into your computer before you can press the Fn+F7 keys to increase the screen resolution. Why doesn't my computer screen display...
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... computer is using a program that came with your speakers for more information. ❑ Make sure the speaker volume is turned up loud enough and the audio option is enabled. ❑ The speaker volume may have been turned off . What should I do if my speakers do if I do not work? ❑ Make..., make sure the speakers are using battery power, make sure the battery pack is properly installed and is charged. ❑ If you have connected an audio cable to the headphones jack, disconnect the cable and use . ❑ If your speakers have a muting button, set .
... computer is using a program that came with your speakers for more information. ❑ Make sure the speaker volume is turned up loud enough and the audio option is enabled. ❑ The speaker volume may have been turned off . What should I do if my speakers do if I do not work? ❑ Make..., make sure the speakers are using battery power, make sure the battery pack is properly installed and is charged. ❑ If you have connected an audio cable to the headphones jack, disconnect the cable and use . ❑ If your speakers have a muting button, set .