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n5 N Speakers ...149 Touch Pad...151 Keyboard...152 Floppy Disks ...153 Audio/Video...154 Memory Stick ...156 Peripherals ...157 Support Options ...158 Sony Support Information ...159 Program Support Information...162 Trademarks ...173
n5 N Speakers ...149 Touch Pad...151 Keyboard...152 Floppy Disks ...153 Audio/Video...154 Memory Stick ...156 Peripherals ...157 Support Options ...158 Sony Support Information ...159 Program Support Information...162 Trademarks ...173
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...the supplied manuals including this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of your computer comes preinstalled with the Microsoft® Windows Vista® 32bit operating system. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide. Sony has combined leading-edge ...technology in the information when your computer. You may look slightly different from those of -the-art personal computing experience. ! External views illustrated in this manual may find differences in audio, video, computing, and ...
...the supplied manuals including this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of your computer comes preinstalled with the Microsoft® Windows Vista® 32bit operating system. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide. Sony has combined leading-edge ...technology in the information when your computer. You may look slightly different from those of -the-art personal computing experience. ! External views illustrated in this manual may find differences in audio, video, computing, and ...
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... built-in MOTION EYE camera with the appropriate software. See the online specifications to capture still images and movies with your instant messaging or video editing software does not activate or deactivate the built-in MOTION EYE camera, respectively. ✍ The built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be... equipped with the built-in MOTION EYE camera. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer may show some noise, for example horizontal streaks, if you to find out whether your...
... built-in MOTION EYE camera with the appropriate software. See the online specifications to capture still images and movies with your instant messaging or video editing software does not activate or deactivate the built-in MOTION EYE camera, respectively. ✍ The built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be... equipped with the built-in MOTION EYE camera. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer may show some noise, for example horizontal streaks, if you to find out whether your...
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... the low light or low light compensation option in the viewfinder. 4 Click the Record Video button below the displayed image to start movie recording. 5 When finished, click the Record Video button once again to stop movie recording. The WebCam Companion 2 provides many more information.... n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Capturing Movies To capture a movie 1 Click Start, All Programs, ArcSoft WebCam...
... the low light or low light compensation option in the viewfinder. 4 Click the Record Video button below the displayed image to start movie recording. 5 When finished, click the Record Video button once again to stop movie recording. The WebCam Companion 2 provides many more information.... n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Capturing Movies To capture a movie 1 Click Start, All Programs, ArcSoft WebCam...
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... 5.0 disc is not supported. *5 Writing data to DVD+R DL (Double Layer) discs is available only on your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD- PR*1 *2 PR PR*5 PR*6 PR*3 *4 - ±R DL/RAM Blu-ray Disc P P P P PR P P P PR*1 *2 PR PR*5 PR*6 PR*3 *4...on discs supporting DVD+R DL (Double Layer) recording. *6 Writing data to DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) discs is not supported. n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CD- DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DVD-R DVD- DVD- ROM CD CD...
... 5.0 disc is not supported. *5 Writing data to DVD+R DL (Double Layer) discs is available only on your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD- PR*1 *2 PR PR*5 PR*6 PR*3 *4 - ±R DL/RAM Blu-ray Disc P P P P PR P P P PR*1 *2 PR PR*5 PR*6 PR*3 *4...on discs supporting DVD+R DL (Double Layer) recording. *6 Writing data to DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) discs is not supported. n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CD- DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DVD-R DVD- DVD- ROM CD CD...
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...blank discs for use memory-resident utility software while the optical disc drive is not possible. This may restrict video output to standard definition or prohibit analog video output. To play on the other optical media devices, circumstances may not support movie playback on the disc... High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) standard, you need to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO optical disc drives with discs that the audio side (non-DVD side) of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm...
...blank discs for use memory-resident utility software while the optical disc drive is not possible. This may restrict video output to standard definition or prohibit analog video output. To play on the other optical media devices, circumstances may not support movie playback on the disc... High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) standard, you need to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO optical disc drives with discs that the audio side (non-DVD side) of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm...
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... not force it in this manual. Inserting an ExpressCard Module ! Use care when inserting or removing the ExpressCard module from the slot. n 48 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the ExpressCard Module Your computer is equipped with an ExpressCard/34 slot* for transferring data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other...
... not force it in this manual. Inserting an ExpressCard Module ! Use care when inserting or removing the ExpressCard module from the slot. n 48 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the ExpressCard Module Your computer is equipped with an ExpressCard/34 slot* for transferring data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other...
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... specifications as of September 2008. Do not force the SD memory card in removing from the SD memory card slot. n 57 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with capacity of up to visit the appropriate support web site. ! You can cause damage... 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 159) to 32 GB have been tested and found compatible only with your computer does not ...
... specifications as of September 2008. Do not force the SD memory card in removing from the SD memory card slot. n 57 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with capacity of up to visit the appropriate support web site. ! You can cause damage... 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 159) to 32 GB have been tested and found compatible only with your computer does not ...
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The procedure for selecting a display depends on the video controller. See the online specifications for more information. If you want to your computer screen and the external display at the same time, see Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 73) for detailed information on the video controller used in the computer. n 71 N Using Peripheral Devices Selecting Display Modes You can select which display to use as the primary monitor when an external display (desktop monitor, etc.) is connected to work on your computer.
The procedure for selecting a display depends on the video controller. See the online specifications for more information. If you want to your computer screen and the external display at the same time, see Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 73) for detailed information on the video controller used in the computer. n 71 N Using Peripheral Devices Selecting Display Modes You can select which display to use as the primary monitor when an external display (desktop monitor, etc.) is connected to work on your computer.
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... select Personalize. 2 Click Display Settings. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to change the settings. n 72 N Using Peripheral Devices To select a display Models with the ATI video controller When the computer has an external display connected, you can change the Main/Clone setting as follows: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and Catalyst Control...
... select Personalize. 2 Click Display Settings. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to change the settings. n 72 N Using Peripheral Devices To select a display Models with the ATI video controller When the computer has an external display connected, you can change the Main/Clone setting as follows: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and Catalyst Control...
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To find out which video controller your model includes, see Using Special-function Buttons (page 34). Models with the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 1 Right-click on the desktop and select ..., you can also change the muting (S1) button assignment, press and hold the muting (S1) button to activate the Multiple Monitors function with the ATI video controller 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Adjust screen resolution under Appearance and Personalization. 3 Right-click the number 2 monitor and select Attached. 4 Click OK. n 74...
To find out which video controller your model includes, see Using Special-function Buttons (page 34). Models with the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 1 Right-click on the desktop and select ..., you can also change the muting (S1) button assignment, press and hold the muting (S1) button to activate the Multiple Monitors function with the ATI video controller 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Adjust screen resolution under Appearance and Personalization. 3 Right-click the number 2 monitor and select Attached. 4 Click OK. n 74...
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... rate of i.LINK-compatible PC peripherals (for example, an HDD or a CD-RW drive) before you use to connect an i.LINK device, such as a digital video camcorder. ❑ The i.LINK port on the software applications, operating system, and i.LINK- n 81 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an i.LINK Device Notes on connecting i.LINK...
... rate of i.LINK-compatible PC peripherals (for example, an HDD or a CD-RW drive) before you use to connect an i.LINK device, such as a digital video camcorder. ❑ The i.LINK port on the software applications, operating system, and i.LINK- n 81 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an i.LINK Device Notes on connecting i.LINK...
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The Sony digital video camcorder shown here is an example. Your digital video camcorder may need to be connected differently. n 82 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 and the other end... the 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.
The Sony digital video camcorder shown here is an example. Your digital video camcorder may need to be connected differently. n 82 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 and the other end... the 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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... EYE camera with a blower brush or a soft brush. Do not rub the cover, as it off with a built-in MOTION EYE camera is disabled while videos or still images are imported from an i.LINK-compatible device connected to the i.LINK port. ❑ Clean the lens protection cover of your model is...
... EYE camera with a blower brush or a soft brush. Do not rub the cover, as it off with a built-in MOTION EYE camera is disabled while videos or still images are imported from an i.LINK-compatible device connected to the i.LINK port. ❑ Clean the lens protection cover of your model is...
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...To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 159). How can use one of the game if there are any patches or updates to download. ❑ Make sure you have installed the latest video driver. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed. Follow...fee will be charged. You can I change the boot device order. What should I do if I cannot remember the power-on password, contact an authorized Sony Service Center to reset it keeps crashing? ❑ Check the web site of the BIOS functions to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and then press...
...To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 159). How can use one of the game if there are any patches or updates to download. ❑ Make sure you have installed the latest video driver. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed. Follow...fee will be charged. You can I change the boot device order. What should I do if I cannot remember the power-on password, contact an authorized Sony Service Center to reset it keeps crashing? ❑ Check the web site of the BIOS functions to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and then press...
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.... ❑ If the problem persists, restart your model is using the camera, exit the application before using the built-in MOTION EYE camera. ❑ The video memory of light. ❑ A dark portion in MOTION EYE camera only. See Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera ! n 129 N Troubleshooting Built-in MOTION EYE...
.... ❑ If the problem persists, restart your model is using the camera, exit the application before using the built-in MOTION EYE camera. ❑ The video memory of light. ❑ A dark portion in MOTION EYE camera only. See Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera ! n 129 N Troubleshooting Built-in MOTION EYE...
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... when it enters a power saving mode while the built-in MOTION EYE camera is used. ❑ the CPU load increases. n 131 N Troubleshooting Why is the video input from the built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be suspended for your computer automatically enters Sleep or Hibernate mode, change the setting, see Using...
... when it enters a power saving mode while the built-in MOTION EYE camera is used. ❑ the CPU load increases. n 131 N Troubleshooting Why is the video input from the built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be suspended for your computer automatically enters Sleep or Hibernate mode, change the setting, see Using...
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... enters a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate). See Using the Battery Pack (page 21) for more information. ❑ If the display output is in LCD (Video) Sleep mode, press any key to the external display, press the Fn+F7 keys. See Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key (page 31) for...
... enters a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate). See Using the Battery Pack (page 21) for more information. ❑ If the display output is in LCD (Video) Sleep mode, press any key to the external display, press the Fn+F7 keys. See Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key (page 31) for...
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...the screen resolution. ✍ You can press the Fn+F7 keys to change the display output to the computer screen, and then restart video playback. What should I do if my screen is disconnected, you can check the total amount of your computer screen. See Combinations and Functions... with the Fn Key (page 31) for displaying high resolution videos. See Selecting Display Modes (page 71). Stop video playback, change the display output. Right-click on your computer screen. The displayed value may be different from the...
...the screen resolution. ✍ You can press the Fn+F7 keys to change the display output to the computer screen, and then restart video playback. What should I do if my screen is disconnected, you can check the total amount of your computer screen. See Combinations and Functions... with the Fn Key (page 31) for displaying high resolution videos. See Selecting Display Modes (page 71). Stop video playback, change the display output. Right-click on your computer screen. The displayed value may be different from the...
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n 144 N Troubleshooting ❑ On models with an ATI video controller, you may find your computer screen temporarily goes blank: ❑ When you connect or disconnect the AC adapter ❑ Immediately after you start the ...
n 144 N Troubleshooting ❑ On models with an ATI video controller, you may find your computer screen temporarily goes blank: ❑ When you connect or disconnect the AC adapter ❑ Immediately after you start the ...