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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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... experience. ! n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of the VAIO computers with the 64-bit operating system. External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your computer comes preinstalled with...
... experience. ! n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of the VAIO computers with the 64-bit operating system. External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your computer comes preinstalled with...
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... you view a rapid-moving object. Turning on the computer activates the built-in MOTION EYE camera. This is possible 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...normal and does not indicate a malfunction. The viewer window may be shared by more than one software application. 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 ...
... you view a rapid-moving object. Turning on the computer activates the built-in MOTION EYE camera. This is possible 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...normal and does not indicate a malfunction. The viewer window may be shared by more than one software application. 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 ...
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...select 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.... See the help file included with the software for more features. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Capturing Movies To capture a movie 1 Click ...
...select 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.... See the help file included with the software for more features. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Capturing Movies To capture a movie 1 Click ...
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BD- ROM CD CD Extra RW ROM Video ROM RW RW DL DL RAM BD-R*8/RE*9 DVD±RW/ P P P P PR P P - DVD- DVD-RAM Version 2.2/12X-SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 5.0 disc is not supported. *5 ... 2.1 format. *10 The Blu-ray Disc drive on your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DVD-R DVD- Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD- n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CD- PR*1 *2 PR PR*5 PR*6 PR*3 *4 - ±R DL...
BD- ROM CD CD Extra RW ROM Video ROM RW RW DL DL RAM BD-R*8/RE*9 DVD±RW/ P P P P PR P P - DVD- DVD-RAM Version 2.2/12X-SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 5.0 disc is not supported. *5 ... 2.1 format. *10 The Blu-ray Disc drive on your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DVD-R DVD- Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD- n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CD- PR*1 *2 PR PR*5 PR*6 PR*3 *4 - ±R DL...
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...optical disc drive is playing a disc or writing data to a disc. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO optical disc drives with discs that are required for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. VAIO computers may not support movie playback on the other optical media devices, ... to the CD Standard. This product is a two sided disc product with your computer to standard definition or prohibit analog video output. n 42 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! A DualDisc is designed to play copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media continuously, you cannot play on DVDs and ...
...optical disc drive is playing a disc or writing data to a disc. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO optical disc drives with discs that are required for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. VAIO computers may not support movie playback on the other optical media devices, ... to the CD Standard. This product is a two sided disc product with your computer to standard definition or prohibit analog video output. n 42 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! A DualDisc is designed to play copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media continuously, you cannot play on DVDs and ...
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... accommodate an ExpressCard/34 (34 mm wide) module* only. * Referred to shut down your computer before inserting or removing the ExpressCard module. 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...
... accommodate an ExpressCard/34 (34 mm wide) module* only. * Referred to shut down your computer before inserting or removing the ExpressCard module. 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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...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 major memory cards available as... capacity of up to transfer data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices. An incompatible memory card or memory card adaptor may cause difficulty in or out of ... type into the SD memory card slot. The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 159) to your computer supports the following memory cards: ❑ SD memory card...
...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 major memory cards available as... capacity of up to transfer data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices. An incompatible memory card or memory card adaptor may cause difficulty in or out of ... type into the SD memory card slot. The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 159) to your computer supports the following memory cards: ❑ SD memory card...
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If you want to your computer screen and the external display at the same time, see Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 73) for more information. 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 detailed information on the video controller used in the computer. See the online specifications for selecting a display depends on the video controller.
If you want to your computer screen and the external display at the same time, see Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 73) for more information. 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 detailed information on the video controller used in the computer. See the online specifications for selecting a display depends on the video controller.
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... at the same time, depending on the type of your external display or projector. 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...
... at the same time, depending on the type of your external display or projector. 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 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 ...resolution for changing the assignment. Models with the muting (S1) button. At the confirmation prompt, click Yes. To find out which video controller your model includes, see Using Special-function Buttons (page 34). n 74 N Using Peripheral Devices To use the Multiple Monitors function...
...to 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 ...resolution for changing the assignment. Models with the muting (S1) button. At the confirmation prompt, click Yes. To find out which video controller your model includes, see Using Special-function Buttons (page 34). n 74 N Using Peripheral Devices To use the Multiple Monitors function...
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... not be sure to connect it to a power source. ❑ The i.LINK port supports transfer rates up 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- compatible devices you use to 400 Mbps.
... not be sure to connect it to a power source. ❑ The i.LINK port supports transfer rates up 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- compatible devices you use to 400 Mbps.
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... is an example. 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. 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...
... is an example. 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. 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...
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... of the built-in MOTION EYE camera, as it may cause the camera to malfunction. ❑ The 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 computer's power...
... of the built-in MOTION EYE camera, as it may cause the camera to malfunction. ❑ The 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 computer's power...
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... prompt, press the Enter key. Follow these steps: 1 Turn on password, contact an authorized Sony Service Center to which you have installed the latest video driver. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed. The optimal graphic performance in this case is shared ...with the system. A reset fee will be charged. To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 159...
... prompt, press the Enter key. Follow these steps: 1 Turn on password, contact an authorized Sony Service Center to which you have installed the latest video driver. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed. The optimal graphic performance in this case is shared ...with the system. A reset fee will be charged. To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 159...
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... poor in quality? ❑ The images captured under the fluorescent light may show reflections of light. ❑ A dark portion in MOTION EYE camera. ❑ The video memory of the LCD screen might help. ❑ The viewer window may be shared by more than one software application. If another software application is...
... poor in quality? ❑ The images captured under the fluorescent light may show reflections of light. ❑ A dark portion in MOTION EYE camera. ❑ The video memory of the LCD screen might help. ❑ The viewer window may be shared by more than one software application. If another software application is...
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... I use ? ❑ Do not place your computer into Sleep or Hibernate mode while you must reinstall the driver software for the camera. The video input may be shared by more than one software application. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and Device Manager....computer automatically enters Sleep or Hibernate mode, change the setting, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 90). n 131 N Troubleshooting Why is the video input from the built-in MOTION EYE camera suspended for a few seconds if: ❑ a shortcut key with the Fn key is used. &#...
... I use ? ❑ Do not place your computer into Sleep or Hibernate mode while you must reinstall the driver software for the camera. The video input may be shared by more than one software application. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and Device Manager....computer automatically enters Sleep or Hibernate mode, change the setting, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 90). n 131 N Troubleshooting Why is the video input from the built-in MOTION EYE camera suspended for a few seconds if: ❑ a shortcut key with the Fn key is used. &#...
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... power indicator light is lit. ❑ If your computer is using battery power, make sure the battery pack is installed properly and is in LCD (Video) Sleep mode, press any key to the external display, press the Fn+F7 keys.
... power indicator light is lit. ❑ If your computer is using battery power, make sure the battery pack is installed properly and is in LCD (Video) Sleep mode, press any key to the external display, press the Fn+F7 keys.
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...). n 142 N Troubleshooting Why doesn't my screen display a video? ❑ If the display output is directed to the computer screen, and then restart video playback. The displayed value may be insufficient for more information. ❑ The video memory of the LCD screen. Right-click on the desktop and...Fn+F7 keys to brighten your computer screen. In this case, lower the resolution of your computer. Alternatively, you cannot display a video on your computer may be different from the actual amount of memory on your computer screen. Press the Fn+F6 keys to change the...
...). n 142 N Troubleshooting Why doesn't my screen display a video? ❑ If the display output is directed to the computer screen, and then restart video playback. The displayed value may be insufficient for more information. ❑ The video memory of the LCD screen. Right-click on the desktop and...Fn+F7 keys to brighten your computer screen. In this case, lower the resolution of your computer. Alternatively, you cannot display a video on your computer may be different from the actual amount of memory on your computer screen. Press the Fn+F6 keys to change 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 ...
