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n5 N Mouse ...159 Speakers ...160 Touch Pad...161 Keyboard...162 Floppy Disks ...163 Audio/Video...164 Memory Stick ...167 Peripherals ...168 Support Options ...169 Sony Support Information ...170 Program Support Information...173 Trademarks ...184
n5 N Mouse ...159 Speakers ...160 Touch Pad...161 Keyboard...162 Floppy Disks ...163 Audio/Video...164 Memory Stick ...167 Peripherals ...168 Support Options ...169 Sony Support Information ...170 Program Support Information...173 Trademarks ...184
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External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this manual may look slightly different from those of your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of-the-art personal computing experience. ! n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide.
External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this manual may look slightly different from those of your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of-the-art personal computing experience. ! n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide.
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...button assignment may be different from the above. Next track button Plays the next chapter/file during video playback or the next song/file during audio playback. Use the WinDVD BD software for selecting the desired software. Play/Pause button Starts or pauses playback of a CD, DVD, or.../file during video playback or the previous song/file during audio playback. To do so, press and hold the button or launch and navigate through the VAIO Control Center to display the setup window. AV MODE button Launches the VAIO Launcher for playback. To change the default software options in...
...button assignment may be different from the above. Next track button Plays the next chapter/file during video playback or the next song/file during audio playback. Use the WinDVD BD software for selecting the desired software. Play/Pause button Starts or pauses playback of a CD, DVD, or.../file during video playback or the previous song/file during audio playback. To do so, press and hold the button or launch and navigate through the VAIO Control Center to display the setup window. AV MODE button Launches the VAIO Launcher for playback. To change the default software options in...
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... limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc media playback. A DualDisc is not possible. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO optical disc drives with discs that are required for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. For inquiries about disc formats, contact the ... It is designed to play copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media continuously, you need to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). Some contents may cause your VAIO computer, be implemented for some contents on DVDs and BD-ROM Disc media. Be aware that the AACS key...
... limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc media playback. A DualDisc is not possible. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO optical disc drives with discs that are required for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. For inquiries about disc formats, contact the ... It is designed to play copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media continuously, you need to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). Some contents may cause your VAIO computer, be implemented for some contents on DVDs and BD-ROM Disc media. Be aware that the AACS key...
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... be able to play the disc. Do not use circular discs. Notes on playing discs To achieve optimum performance when playing discs, you can play audio CDs created with the DVD+R DL, DVD-R DL, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, or DVD-RAM media. ❑ Do not place your computer into... either of the power saving modes while your computer is writing data to a disc. n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Only use discs in any other shape (star, heart, card, etc.), as this disc in which region...
... be able to play the disc. Do not use circular discs. Notes on playing discs To achieve optimum performance when playing discs, you can play audio CDs created with the DVD+R DL, DVD-R DL, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, or DVD-RAM media. ❑ Do not place your computer into... either of the power saving modes while your computer is writing data to a disc. n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Only use discs in any other shape (star, heart, card, etc.), as this disc in which region...
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... follow the on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired CD software to a disc 1 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive. If the Audio CD window appears, click to the empty disc folder. 3 Close the disc folder. Copying Files to CDs To copy files to play an... audio CD 1 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive. 2 If nothing appears on -screen instructions until the empty disc folder appears. 2 Open the folder that contains ...
... follow the on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired CD software to a disc 1 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive. If the Audio CD window appears, click to the empty disc folder. 3 Close the disc folder. Copying Files to CDs To copy files to play an... audio CD 1 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive. 2 If nothing appears on -screen instructions until the empty disc folder appears. 2 Open the folder that contains ...
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... 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 45 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...
... 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 45 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...
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...to insert it is the general name of May 2008. Use a Memory Stick with multiple conversion adapters is against the copyright law to use any audio and/or image data you may not operate properly if it into a Memory Stick Duo adaptor. Except for your personal use this feature. The Memory... an M2 Duo adaptor may not be able to 16 GB that meet the same specifications as of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. n 49 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Memory Stick The Memory Stick slot on your computer does not support 8-bit parallel data transfer (high speed...
...to insert it is the general name of May 2008. Use a Memory Stick with multiple conversion adapters is against the copyright law to use any audio and/or image data you may not operate properly if it into a Memory Stick Duo adaptor. Except for your personal use this feature. The Memory... an M2 Duo adaptor may not be able to 16 GB that meet the same specifications as of the copyright protection technology developed by Sony. n 49 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Memory Stick The Memory Stick slot on your computer does not support 8-bit parallel data transfer (high speed...
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... and the SDHC memory card. Do not attempt to transfer data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices. The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 170) to 32 GB have been tested and found compatible only with your computer does not... the following memory cards: ❑ SD memory card ❑ SDHC memory card ❑ MultiMediaCard (MMC) For the latest information on your computer. n 54 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with an SD memory card slot.
... and the SDHC memory card. Do not attempt to transfer data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices. The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 170) to 32 GB have been tested and found compatible only with your computer does not... the following memory cards: ❑ SD memory card ❑ SDHC memory card ❑ MultiMediaCard (MMC) For the latest information on your computer. n 54 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with an SD memory card slot.
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n 62 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on using the Bluetooth function ❑ The data transfer rate varies, depending on your computer with Bluetooth technology and is a frequent occurrence with audio output from a connected Bluetooth device. Even if standards are maintained. This is not a...corrupted during continuous transfer due to limitations of the Bluetooth standard and electromagnetic interference in all situations. ❑ Video and audio may not be possible in the environment. ❑ All Bluetooth devices must be certified to microwaves and cordless telephones ❑...
n 62 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on using the Bluetooth function ❑ The data transfer rate varies, depending on your computer with Bluetooth technology and is a frequent occurrence with audio output from a connected Bluetooth device. Even if standards are maintained. This is not a...corrupted during continuous transfer due to limitations of the Bluetooth standard and electromagnetic interference in all situations. ❑ Video and audio may not be possible in the environment. ❑ All Bluetooth devices must be certified to microwaves and cordless telephones ❑...
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... end of the TV to external input. 4 Set up the TV configuration system. ! Always use the device driver provided by Sony is used, the image will not be displayed and the audio will not be heard. n 71 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a TV You can connect a TV with an HDMI input port to... your computer ! To connect a TV to the HDMI port (3) on the computer and the other than the one provided by Sony for sound output. If a device...
... end of the TV to external input. 4 Set up the TV configuration system. ! Always use the device driver provided by Sony is used, the image will not be displayed and the audio will not be heard. n 71 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a TV You can connect a TV with an HDMI input port to... your computer ! To connect a TV to the HDMI port (3) on the computer and the other than the one provided by Sony for sound output. If a device...
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The HDMI cable carries both video and audio signals. ✍ See the manual that came with your TV for more information on installation and use. n 72 N Using Peripheral Devices
The HDMI cable carries both video and audio signals. ✍ See the manual that came with your TV for more information on installation and use. n 72 N Using Peripheral Devices
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To connect a projector 1 Connect the power cord (1) of your computer. Connecting a Projector You can connect a projector (for example, the Sony LCD projector) to your projector into an AC outlet. 2 Plug a display cable (2) (not supplied) into the monitor port (3) a on the computer. 3 Plug an audio cable (4) (not supplied) into the headphones jack (5) i on the computer. 4 Plug the display cable and the audio cable into the port and jack on the projector (6). n 73 N Using Peripheral Devices
To connect a projector 1 Connect the power cord (1) of your computer. Connecting a Projector You can connect a projector (for example, the Sony LCD projector) to your projector into an AC outlet. 2 Plug a display cable (2) (not supplied) into the monitor port (3) a on the computer. 3 Plug an audio cable (4) (not supplied) into the headphones jack (5) i on the computer. 4 Plug the display cable and the audio cable into the port and jack on the projector (6). n 73 N Using Peripheral Devices
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... memory of the LCD screen might help file included with your computer can handle. Clean the cover. Why do captured images contain dropped frames and audio interruptions? ❑ The effect settings on your computer. Why are not currently using the built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 113). If another software application...
... memory of the LCD screen might help file included with your computer can handle. Clean the cover. Why do captured images contain dropped frames and audio interruptions? ❑ The effect settings on your computer. Why are not currently using the built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 113). If another software application...
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... altogether. ❑ Connection capability is affected by other devices. See the help file for detailed information on connecting the Bluetooth audio device. Move your computer and the device to which it is connected. ❑ Note that minimizes interference from other devices... may be corrupted during continuous transfer due to limitations of the Bluetooth standard and electromagnetic interference in use a Bluetooth audio device? Your computer may occasionally be reduced. n 144 N Troubleshooting Why is my Bluetooth connection slow? ❑ The data ...
... altogether. ❑ Connection capability is affected by other devices. See the help file for detailed information on connecting the Bluetooth audio device. Move your computer and the device to which it is connected. ❑ Note that minimizes interference from other devices... may be corrupted during continuous transfer due to limitations of the Bluetooth standard and electromagnetic interference in use a Bluetooth audio device? Your computer may occasionally be reduced. n 144 N Troubleshooting Why is my Bluetooth connection slow? ❑ The data ...
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... with the label facing upward. ❑ Make sure the necessary program(s) is installed according to check the settings. ❑ Check the volume setting in the audio mixer. ❑ If you are playing a disc and cannot hear sound, do if I cannot play a disc properly on the speakers and the connections between the...
... with the label facing upward. ❑ Make sure the necessary program(s) is installed according to check the settings. ❑ Check the volume setting in the audio mixer. ❑ If you are playing a disc and cannot hear sound, do if I cannot play a disc properly on the speakers and the connections between the...
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See Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 84) for more information. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony Corporation used only to establish an i.LINK connection may not be securely plugged into the port on operating conditions and proper connection. Before ...1394 connection. To turn off , the i.LINK cable may vary, depending on a software application, an operating system, and a compatible i.LINK device. n 164 N Troubleshooting Audio/Video What should I do I cannot use my DV camcorder? Not all products with an i.LINK connection can communicate with your compatible i.LINK device for more...
See Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 84) for more information. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony Corporation used only to establish an i.LINK connection may not be securely plugged into the port on operating conditions and proper connection. Before ...1394 connection. To turn off , the i.LINK cable may vary, depending on a software application, an operating system, and a compatible i.LINK device. n 164 N Troubleshooting Audio/Video What should I do I cannot use my DV camcorder? Not all products with an i.LINK connection can communicate with your compatible i.LINK device for more...
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... if you want to change the device for sound output. 1 Close all open programs. 2 Click Start and Control Panel. 3 Click Hardware and Sound. 4 Click Manage audio devices under Sound. 5 On the Playback tab, select the desired device for example, 48000 Hz, 16 bit) which the device supports. 5 Click OK. For the...
... if you want to change the device for sound output. 1 Close all open programs. 2 Click Start and Control Panel. 3 Click Hardware and Sound. 4 Click Manage audio devices under Sound. 5 On the Playback tab, select the desired device for example, 48000 Hz, 16 bit) which the device supports. 5 Click OK. For the...
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... Dolby Digital check boxes. If the Dolby Digital or DTS output is connected to select the DTS Audio and Dolby Digital check boxes. 7 Click OK. ! To output the Dolby Digital or DTS sound from a disc through an HDMI-compatible device? n 166 N Troubleshooting How ... DTS sound through an HDMI-compatible device connected to your computer, follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Manage audio devices under Sound. 4 On the Playback tab, select the HDMI icon and click Properties. 5 Click the Supported Formats tab. 6 Click to a device that does not...
... Dolby Digital check boxes. If the Dolby Digital or DTS output is connected to select the DTS Audio and Dolby Digital check boxes. 7 Click OK. ! To output the Dolby Digital or DTS sound from a disc through an HDMI-compatible device? n 166 N Troubleshooting How ... DTS sound through an HDMI-compatible device connected to your computer, follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Manage audio devices under Sound. 4 On the Playback tab, select the HDMI icon and click Properties. 5 Click the Supported Formats tab. 6 Click to a device that does not...
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n 182 N Support Options VAIO® Video & Photo Suite Sony Electronics Inc. Vegas Movie Studio Sony Electronics Inc. Professional video, audio and DVD creation ❑ For customers in USA and Canada Web site http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com/support/default.asp WebCam Companion™ 2 ArcSoft, Inc. ❑ ...
n 182 N Support Options VAIO® Video & Photo Suite Sony Electronics Inc. Vegas Movie Studio Sony Electronics Inc. Professional video, audio and DVD creation ❑ For customers in USA and Canada Web site http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com/support/default.asp WebCam Companion™ 2 ArcSoft, Inc. ❑ ...