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Right n 16 N Getting Started A Optical disc drive (page 39) B Optical disc drive indicator (page 19) C Manual eject hole (page 193) D Substitute drive eject button (page 39) E HDMI output port*1 (page 89) F Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port*2 (page 100) G Monitor port*3 (page 85) H Power button/Power indicator (page 19) *1 Functional only when your computer is in SPEED mode. *2 Supports high-/full-/low- speeds. *3 Not accessible when your computer is attached to the docking station.
Right n 16 N Getting Started A Optical disc drive (page 39) B Optical disc drive indicator (page 19) C Manual eject hole (page 193) D Substitute drive eject button (page 39) E HDMI output port*1 (page 89) F Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port*2 (page 100) G Monitor port*3 (page 85) H Power button/Power indicator (page 19) *1 Functional only when your computer is in SPEED mode. *2 Supports high-/full-/low- speeds. *3 Not accessible when your computer is attached to the docking station.
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speeds. *2 Functional only when your computer is not possible. This may cause data damage or hardware malfunctions. Simultaneous use of the HDMI output port on your computer. Locating Ports on the docking station is in SPEED mode. ! The docking station can be powered only through the AC ...
speeds. *2 Functional only when your computer is not possible. This may cause data damage or hardware malfunctions. Simultaneous use of the HDMI output port on your computer. Locating Ports on the docking station is in SPEED mode. ! The docking station can be powered only through the AC ...
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... computer is not accessible when the computer is attached to the docking station. To connect a computer display ! The monitor port on the docking station. The HDMI output port on your computer and the DVI-D port on the docking station are functional only when your display, and the other end into an... AC outlet. 2 If you connect an HDMI cable to the HDMI output port on your computer or a display cable to the DVI-D port on -screen instructions to change the performance mode to connect an analog...
... computer is not accessible when the computer is attached to the docking station. To connect a computer display ! The monitor port on the docking station. The HDMI output port on your computer and the DVI-D port on the docking station are functional only when your display, and the other end into an... AC outlet. 2 If you connect an HDMI cable to the HDMI output port on your computer or a display cable to the DVI-D port on -screen instructions to change the performance mode to connect an analog...
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... view the copyright protected contents. n 86 N Using Peripheral Devices 3 If you want to connect a TFT/DVI monitor, plug the display cable (2) (not supplied) to an HDMI to DVI-D adapter (3) (not supplied) and plug one end of DVI port that you need to connect an HDCP-compliant monitor to the... HDMI output port on your computer has a non-compliant monitor connected, you will not be able to play and view a wide variety of copyright protection, which ...
... view the copyright protected contents. n 86 N Using Peripheral Devices 3 If you want to connect a TFT/DVI monitor, plug the display cable (2) (not supplied) to an HDMI to DVI-D adapter (3) (not supplied) and plug one end of DVI port that you need to connect an HDCP-compliant monitor to the... HDMI output port on your computer has a non-compliant monitor connected, you will not be able to play and view a wide variety of copyright protection, which ...
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...to change the performance mode to SPEED mode. 1 Plug the power cord of your computer is in SPEED mode. To connect a TV to the HDMI output port when your computer. If you need to external input. 4 Set up the TV configuration system. n 89 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a... TV You can connect a TV with an HDMI input port to your computer is in STAMINA mode, a confirmation window appears. For the detailed instructions, see How do I change the device for sound output...
...to change the performance mode to SPEED mode. 1 Plug the power cord of your computer is in SPEED mode. To connect a TV to the HDMI output port when your computer. If you need to external input. 4 Set up the TV configuration system. n 89 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a... TV You can connect a TV with an HDMI input port to your computer is in STAMINA mode, a confirmation window appears. For the detailed instructions, see How do I change the device for sound output...
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If a device driver other than the one provided by Sony for updates. ✍ See the manual that came with your TV for more information on installation and use. n 90 N Using Peripheral Devices ! Always use the device driver provided by Sony is used, the image will not be displayed and the audio will not be heard. The HDMI cable carries both video and audio signals.
If a device driver other than the one provided by Sony for updates. ✍ See the manual that came with your TV for more information on installation and use. n 90 N Using Peripheral Devices ! Always use the device driver provided by Sony is used, the image will not be displayed and the audio will not be heard. The HDMI cable carries both video and audio signals.
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...any connected devices. n 91 N Using Peripheral Devices Additionally, you can connect a high-quality home theater receiver or other end to the HDMI output port on the home theater receiver or surround sound decoder device and set up between your computer. Your computer has no control over ... theater receiver or surround sound decoder device first. Before connecting the device to change the sound output device? (page 210). With the HDMI connection, the volume can be adjusted by the connected audio device only. To connect a high-quality digital sound output device between your...
...any connected devices. n 91 N Using Peripheral Devices Additionally, you can connect a high-quality home theater receiver or other end to the HDMI output port on the home theater receiver or surround sound decoder device and set up between your computer. Your computer has no control over ... theater receiver or surround sound decoder device first. Before connecting the device to change the sound output device? (page 210). With the HDMI connection, the volume can be adjusted by the connected audio device only. To connect a high-quality digital sound output device between your...
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To cancel the switching process, set the performance selector switch back to provide faster performance. ! The HDMI output port on your computer and the DVI-D port on the docking station are functional only when the computer is in SPEED mode. ... Uses the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator and disables some noise or flicker. This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. n 107 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Selecting Performance Modes Your computer is equipped with the performance selector switch (1) to close all open applications before changing a performance mode. If not, you...
To cancel the switching process, set the performance selector switch back to provide faster performance. ! The HDMI output port on your computer and the DVI-D port on the docking station are functional only when the computer is in SPEED mode. ... Uses the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator and disables some noise or flicker. This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. n 107 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Selecting Performance Modes Your computer is equipped with the performance selector switch (1) to close all open applications before changing a performance mode. If not, you...
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... are using battery power, make sure the battery pack is installed properly and is in LCD (Video) Sleep mode, press any key to the HDMI output port? ❑ The HDMI output port is in STAMINA mode. See Using the Power Saving Modes (page 140) for more information. This is directed to the... HDMI output port. See Using the Battery Pack (page 22) for more information. ❑ During the switching process, your computer is disabled when your computer screen ...
... are using battery power, make sure the battery pack is installed properly and is in LCD (Video) Sleep mode, press any key to the HDMI output port? ❑ The HDMI output port is in STAMINA mode. See Using the Power Saving Modes (page 140) for more information. This is directed to the... HDMI output port. See Using the Battery Pack (page 22) for more information. ❑ During the switching process, your computer is disabled when your computer screen ...
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n 210 N Troubleshooting How do not hear sound from the device connected to a port, such as the USB port, HDMI output port, optical output port, or headphones jack, you do I change the device for sound output and click Set Default. If you need to change the sound output device? The HDMI output port is functional only when your computer is in SPEED mode. 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 sound output. !
n 210 N Troubleshooting How do not hear sound from the device connected to a port, such as the USB port, HDMI output port, optical output port, or headphones jack, you do I change the device for sound output and click Set Default. If you need to change the sound output device? The HDMI output port is functional only when your computer is in SPEED mode. 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 sound output. !
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... I do if I do I change the sound output device? (page 210). ❑ If you want to hear sound from the sound output device connected to the HDMI output port, optical output port, or headphones jack? ! For the detailed procedure, see How do I change the sound output device if you still hear no... in How do not hear the sound from the device connected to change the sound output device? (page 210). 2 On the Playback tab, select the HDMI or S/PDIF icon and click Properties. 3 Click the Advanced tab. 4 Select the sample rate and bit depth (for example, 48000 Hz, 16 bit) which the...
... I do if I do I change the sound output device? (page 210). ❑ If you want to hear sound from the sound output device connected to the HDMI output port, optical output port, or headphones jack? ! For the detailed procedure, see How do I change the sound output device if you still hear no... in How do not hear the sound from the device connected to change the sound output device? (page 210). 2 On the Playback tab, select the HDMI or S/PDIF icon and click Properties. 3 Click the Advanced tab. 4 Select the sample rate and bit depth (for example, 48000 Hz, 16 bit) which the...
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... check boxes. n 212 N Troubleshooting How do sound interruptions and/or dropped frames occur when I output the Dolby Digital or 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 support it, the device will not play high...
... check boxes. n 212 N Troubleshooting How do sound interruptions and/or dropped frames occur when I output the Dolby Digital or 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 support it, the device will not play high...
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... other names of systems, products, and services are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. In the manual, the ™ or ® marks may not be specified. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. ENERGY STAR and the ENERGY STAR mark are subject to change without...
... other names of systems, products, and services are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. In the manual, the ™ or ® marks may not be specified. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. ENERGY STAR and the ENERGY STAR mark are subject to change without...