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n4 N Troubleshooting ...93 Computer ...95 System Security ...100 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...101 Networking ...104 Bluetooth Technology ...107 Optical Discs ...111 Display ...116 Printing ...117 Microphone ...118 Mouse ...119 Speakers ...120 Keyboard...122 Floppy Disks ...123 Audio/Video...124 Memory Stick ...127 Peripherals ...128 Support Options ...129 Sony Support Information ...130 Program Support Information...133 Trademarks ...144
n4 N Troubleshooting ...93 Computer ...95 System Security ...100 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...101 Networking ...104 Bluetooth Technology ...107 Optical Discs ...111 Display ...116 Printing ...117 Microphone ...118 Mouse ...119 Speakers ...120 Keyboard...122 Floppy Disks ...123 Audio/Video...124 Memory Stick ...127 Peripherals ...128 Support Options ...129 Sony Support Information ...130 Program Support Information...133 Trademarks ...144
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n5 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. !
n5 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. !
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...Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is equipped with your instant messaging or video editing software...video editing software and enables you view a rapid-moving object. Note that launching or exiting your desired application. ! You cannot operate the built-in MOTION EYE camera adds video... functionality to capture still images and movies with the preinstalled image capture software. Video conference is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. The built-in MOTION EYE camera with the appropriate software. Turning on the computer...
...Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is equipped with your instant messaging or video editing software...video editing software and enables you view a rapid-moving object. Note that launching or exiting your desired application. ! You cannot operate the built-in MOTION EYE camera adds video... functionality to capture still images and movies with the preinstalled image capture software. Video conference is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. The built-in MOTION EYE camera with the appropriate software. Turning on the computer...
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n 28 N Using Your VAIO Computer Capturing Movies To capture a movie 1 Click Start, All Programs, ArcSoft WebCam Companion 2, and WebCam Companion 2 to stop movie recording. The WebCam Companion 2 provides many more ... after step 2 and 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 launch the WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the Record icon in the main window. 3 Frame your...
n 28 N Using Your VAIO Computer Capturing Movies To capture a movie 1 Click Start, All Programs, ArcSoft WebCam Companion 2, and WebCam Companion 2 to stop movie recording. The WebCam Companion 2 provides many more ... after step 2 and 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 launch the WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the Record icon in the main window. 3 Frame your...
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n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CD- BDVideo ROM DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DVD-R DVD- RW RW DL DL RAM ... TYPE media is supported only on the models with the capacity of 50 GB). *8 Writing data to Ultra Speed CD-RW discs is not supported. Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD- Use non-cartridge discs or discs with a removable cartridge. *4 Writing data to DVD-RW discs compliant with DVD-RW Version 1.1/1.2. *3 The...
n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CD- BDVideo ROM DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DVD-R DVD- RW RW DL DL RAM ... TYPE media is supported only on the models with the capacity of 50 GB). *8 Writing data to Ultra Speed CD-RW discs is not supported. Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD- Use non-cartridge discs or discs with a removable cartridge. *4 Writing data to DVD-RW discs compliant with DVD-RW Version 1.1/1.2. *3 The...
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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 individual publisher of the... the disc package carefully to standard definition or prohibit analog video output. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! As with the official "CD," "DVD," or "Blu-ray Disc" standard. VAIO computers may restrict video output to check both playback and recording compatibility with a DVD recorded layer on one side and a digital audio layer on this product because ...
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 individual publisher of the... the disc package carefully to standard definition or prohibit analog video output. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! As with the official "CD," "DVD," or "Blu-ray Disc" standard. VAIO computers may restrict video output to check both playback and recording compatibility with a DVD recorded layer on one side and a digital audio layer on this product because ...
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...memory card in removing from the SD memory card slot. n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with capacity of the SD memory card and the SDHC memory card. You...) For the latest information on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 130) to visit the appropriate support web site. ! Do not attempt to your computer does not support the high-speed data transfer feature of up... digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices. Before You Use the SD Memory Card The SD memory card slot on your...
...memory card in removing from the SD memory card slot. n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with capacity of the SD memory card and the SDHC memory card. You...) For the latest information on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 130) to visit the appropriate support web site. ! Do not attempt to your computer does not support the high-speed data transfer feature of up... digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices. Before You Use the SD Memory Card The SD memory card slot on your...
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Even if standards are maintained. This is not a malfunction. n 52 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on using the Bluetooth function ❑ The data transfer rate varies, depending on the following conditions: ❑ Obstacles, such as walls, located ... of both wireless LAN and Bluetooth functions at the same time on your computer ❑ Size of the Bluetooth standard and electromagnetic interference in all situations. ❑ Video and audio may not be synchronized if you play videos on your computer with Bluetooth technology and is a frequent occurrence with audio output from a...
Even if standards are maintained. This is not a malfunction. n 52 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on using the Bluetooth function ❑ The data transfer rate varies, depending on the following conditions: ❑ Obstacles, such as walls, located ... of both wireless LAN and Bluetooth functions at the same time on your computer ❑ Size of the Bluetooth standard and electromagnetic interference in all situations. ❑ Video and audio may not be synchronized if you play videos on your computer with Bluetooth technology and is a frequent occurrence with audio output from a...
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... optional i.LINK cables may not be available depending on the software applications, operating system, and i.LINK- compatible devices you connect them to your computer does not supply power to external devices that came with an i.LINK port, which you can use . See the manual that are generally powered... through i.LINK ports. ❑ 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 transfer rate of i.LINK-compatible PC peripherals (for example, an HDD or a CD-RW drive) ...
... optional i.LINK cables may not be available depending on the software applications, operating system, and i.LINK- compatible devices you connect them to your computer does not supply power to external devices that came with an i.LINK port, which you can use . See the manual that are generally powered... through i.LINK ports. ❑ 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 transfer rate of i.LINK-compatible PC peripherals (for example, an HDD or a CD-RW drive) ...
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... 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 63 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...
... 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 63 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...
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... on the captured images. ❑ Do not let the direct sunlight get into the lens of the built-in MOTION EYE camera regardless of your computer's power state, as it is sensitive to the i.LINK port. ❑ Clean the lens protection cover of the built-in MOTION EYE camera, as it... Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera ❑ Do not touch the lens protection cover of the built-in MOTION EYE camera is disabled while videos or still images are imported from an i.LINK-compatible device connected to pressure. If the cover is extremely dirty, wipe it off with a blower brush...
... on the captured images. ❑ Do not let the direct sunlight get into the lens of the built-in MOTION EYE camera regardless of your computer's power state, as it is sensitive to the i.LINK port. ❑ Clean the lens protection cover of the built-in MOTION EYE camera, as it... Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera ❑ Do not touch the lens protection cover of the built-in MOTION EYE camera is disabled while videos or still images are imported from an i.LINK-compatible device connected to pressure. If the cover is extremely dirty, wipe it off with a blower brush...
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...http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://www.sony.ca/support/ for customers in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in Brazil ❑ Computer (page ...Mouse (page 119) ❑ Speakers (page 120) ❑ Keyboard (page 122) ❑ Floppy Disks (page 123) ❑ Audio/Video (page 124) Many problems have simple solutions. n 93 N Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you might encounter when using your...
...http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://www.sony.ca/support/ for customers in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in Brazil ❑ Computer (page ...Mouse (page 119) ❑ Speakers (page 120) ❑ Keyboard (page 122) ❑ Floppy Disks (page 123) ❑ Audio/Video (page 124) Many problems have simple solutions. n 93 N Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you might encounter when using your...
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... functions to change the boot device order? To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 130). The optimal graphic performance in this case is shared with the system.... can use one of the game if there are any patches or updates to download. ❑ Make sure you have forgotten the power-on your computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears.... Press the M or m key to select the device to which you have installed the latest video driver. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed. n 98 N Troubleshooting What should I do if...
... functions to change the boot device order? To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 130). The optimal graphic performance in this case is shared with the system.... can use one of the game if there are any patches or updates to download. ❑ Make sure you have forgotten the power-on your computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears.... Press the M or m key to select the device to which you have installed the latest video driver. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed. n 98 N Troubleshooting What should I do if...
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Why are not currently using the built-in MOTION EYE camera. ❑ The video memory of your computer may be more software applications running than one software application. See Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 86). If another software application is using the camera,... exit the application before using . ❑ The power management function of your computer may cause dropped frames. Why ...
Why are not currently using the built-in MOTION EYE camera. ❑ The video memory of your computer may be more software applications running than one software application. See Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 86). If another software application is using the camera,... exit the application before using . ❑ The power management function of your computer may cause dropped frames. Why ...
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The video input may be suspended for a few seconds if: ❑ a shortcut key with the Fn key is used. ❑ the CPU load increases. This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. This problem occurs when you can set an appropriate value to one of camera images. light ...source, flicker, etc.) to the mismatch between lighting output frequency and shutter speed. Why is the video input from the built-in MOTION EYE camera flicker? In some software applications,...
The video input may be suspended for a few seconds if: ❑ a shortcut key with the Fn key is used. ❑ the CPU load increases. This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. This problem occurs when you can set an appropriate value to one of camera images. light ...source, flicker, etc.) to the mismatch between lighting output frequency and shutter speed. Why is the video input from the built-in MOTION EYE camera flicker? In some software applications,...
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...connection slow? ❑ The data transfer speed depends on the obstructions and/or the distance between your audio or video playback software. Your computer may become unstable if you listen to playback audio from other devices using Windows Help and Support. To open Windows ...a Bluetooth audio device while audio or video playback software is connected. ❑ Note that minimizes interference from your Bluetooth audio device, connect the Bluetooth audio device to the computer first and then launch your computer and the device to your computer. ❑ The 2.4 GHz radio ...
...connection slow? ❑ The data transfer speed depends on the obstructions and/or the distance between your audio or video playback software. Your computer may become unstable if you listen to playback audio from other devices using Windows Help and Support. To open Windows ...a Bluetooth audio device while audio or video playback software is connected. ❑ Note that minimizes interference from your Bluetooth audio device, connect the Bluetooth audio device to the computer first and then launch your computer and the device to your computer. ❑ The 2.4 GHz radio ...
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... i.LINK PC peripherals to designate that came with each other. If a message appears stating that the i.LINK device is a trademark of Sony Corporation used only to your compatible i.LINK device for more information on operating conditions and proper connection. How do if I turn off the... Sound. 4 On the Sounds tab, click to establish an i.LINK connection may not be securely plugged into the port on your computer or camcorder. n 124 N Troubleshooting Audio/Video What should I do I cannot use my DV camcorder? To turn off , the i.LINK cable may vary, depending on a ...
... i.LINK PC peripherals to designate that came with each other. If a message appears stating that the i.LINK device is a trademark of Sony Corporation used only to your compatible i.LINK device for more information on operating conditions and proper connection. How do if I turn off the... Sound. 4 On the Sounds tab, click to establish an i.LINK connection may not be securely plugged into the port on your computer or camcorder. n 124 N Troubleshooting Audio/Video What should I do I cannot use my DV camcorder? To turn off , the i.LINK cable may vary, depending on a ...
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... versions of recorded music requires permission from the copyright holders. Copyright protected music can view video clips that you want to save music files onto my Memory Stick? Sony is off. Can I cannot use Memory Stick formatted on a VAIO computer on it. Yes, and you can only be recorded from a CD or downloaded from...
... versions of recorded music requires permission from the copyright holders. Copyright protected music can view video clips that you want to save music files onto my Memory Stick? Sony is off. Can I cannot use Memory Stick formatted on a VAIO computer on it. Yes, and you can only be recorded from a CD or downloaded from...
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... button, Click to Disc allows you can give a professional look to your own DVDs! Create DVDs by capturing video contents straight from a DV device or by importing pictures from a digital video (DV) device. n 135 N Support Options Click to automatically burn DVDs from a digital still camera. and ...you to Disc Sony Electronics Inc. You can also edit the video. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 133). Corel® Paint Shop Pro® Photo X2 30...
... button, Click to Disc allows you can give a professional look to your own DVDs! Create DVDs by capturing video contents straight from a DV device or by importing pictures from a digital video (DV) device. n 135 N Support Options Click to automatically burn DVDs from a digital still camera. and ...you to Disc Sony Electronics Inc. You can also edit the video. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 133). Corel® Paint Shop Pro® Photo X2 30...
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A smart and simple webcam application designed to enhance users' video chat experience through frames, effects, and themes. ❑ For customers in USA and Canada Web site http://www.arcsoft.com/support/ Microsoft® Internet Explorer, ...
A smart and simple webcam application designed to enhance users' video chat experience through frames, effects, and themes. ❑ For customers in USA and Canada Web site http://www.arcsoft.com/support/ Microsoft® Internet Explorer, ...