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n4 N Troubleshooting ...122 Computer ...124 System Security ...130 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...131 Internet ...134 Networking ...136 Optical Discs ...139 Display ...143 Printing ...144 Microphone ...145 Mouse ...146 Speakers ...147 Keyboard...148 Floppy Disks ...149 PC Cards ...150 Audio/Video...152 Memory Stick Media ...153 Peripherals ...154 Support Options ...155 Sony Support Information ...155 Program Support Information...159
n4 N Troubleshooting ...122 Computer ...124 System Security ...130 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...131 Internet ...134 Networking ...136 Optical Discs ...139 Display ...143 Printing ...144 Microphone ...145 Mouse ...146 Speakers ...147 Keyboard...148 Floppy Disks ...149 PC Cards ...150 Audio/Video...152 Memory Stick Media ...153 Peripherals ...154 Support Options ...155 Sony Support Information ...155 Program Support Information...159
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n5 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of your VAIO computer. External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to read on -screen User Guide. Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - Contains safety guidelines and owner information...provide state-of connections, setting up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Contains an overview of -the-art personal computing. ! Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this manual may look slightly different from those of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on your...
n5 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of your VAIO computer. External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to read on -screen User Guide. Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - Contains safety guidelines and owner information...provide state-of connections, setting up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Contains an overview of -the-art personal computing. ! Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this manual may look slightly different from those of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on your...
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speeds. n 13 N Getting Started A Capture angle adjuster (page 35) B AUDIO INPUT (L / R) jacks*1 (page 55) C VIDEO INPUT (S VIDEO) jack*1 / (VIDEO) port*1 (page 55) D VHF/UHF port*1 (page 46) E Network (Ethernet) port (page 94) F DC IN port (page 17) G Cable bundler (page 19) H CONNECT button (page 22), (page 29) I WLAN (Wireless LAN) switch (page 82) J Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports*2 (page 89) K Modem port (page 81) *1 On selected models only. *2 Supports high-/full-/low-
speeds. n 13 N Getting Started A Capture angle adjuster (page 35) B AUDIO INPUT (L / R) jacks*1 (page 55) C VIDEO INPUT (S VIDEO) jack*1 / (VIDEO) port*1 (page 55) D VHF/UHF port*1 (page 46) E Network (Ethernet) port (page 94) F DC IN port (page 17) G Cable bundler (page 19) H CONNECT button (page 22), (page 29) I WLAN (Wireless LAN) switch (page 82) J Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports*2 (page 89) K Modem port (page 81) *1 On selected models only. *2 Supports high-/full-/low-
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...exiting your instant messaging or video editing software does not activate or deactivate the built-in MOTION EYE camera, so the computer is ready for a video conference using the software. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is equipped with a ...built-in MOTION EYE camera adds video functionality to instant messaging software and video editing software. The built-...
...exiting your instant messaging or video editing software does not activate or deactivate the built-in MOTION EYE camera, so the computer is ready for a video conference using the software. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is equipped with a ...built-in MOTION EYE camera adds video functionality to instant messaging software and video editing software. The built-...
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n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CDROM Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD- Blu-ray Disc P P P P PR*8 P P P PR*1 *2 PR PR*5 PR*6 PR*3 *4 PR*7 *1 Supports writing data to DVD-R discs compliant with ...) discs is available only on discs supporting DVD+R DL (Double Layer) recording. *6 Writing data to DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) discs is not supported on your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. PR*1 *2 PR PR*5 PR*6 PR*3 *4 - ±R DL/RAM CD-RW/ P P P P PR P P - RW RW...
n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CDROM Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD- Blu-ray Disc P P P P PR*8 P P P PR*1 *2 PR PR*5 PR*6 PR*3 *4 PR*7 *1 Supports writing data to DVD-R discs compliant with ...) discs is available only on discs supporting DVD+R DL (Double Layer) recording. *6 Writing data to DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) discs is not supported on your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. PR*1 *2 PR PR*5 PR*6 PR*3 *4 - ±R DL/RAM CD-RW/ P P P P PR P P - RW RW...
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...Blu-ray Disc" standard in AVC or VC1 formats at all other optical disc drives are required for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of copyright protected Blu-ray Discs. As with the High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) standard, ... strongly recommended that digital HDCPcompliant environment be standard definition or prohibit analog video output at high bit rates. VAIO computers may not play or view the contents of VAIO CD drives with digital audio material on one side with discs that the audio side (non-DVD side) of ...
...Blu-ray Disc" standard in AVC or VC1 formats at all other optical disc drives are required for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of copyright protected Blu-ray Discs. As with the High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) standard, ... strongly recommended that digital HDCPcompliant environment be standard definition or prohibit analog video output at high bit rates. VAIO computers may not play or view the contents of VAIO CD drives with digital audio material on one side with discs that the audio side (non-DVD side) of ...
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.... This section describes how to find whether your TV, set up your model is equipped with the TV tuner board. n 46 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the TV Function Your computer may have a TV tuner board installed along with a wide range of TV, DVD, and video viewing, as well as music recording and playback.
.... This section describes how to find whether your TV, set up your model is equipped with the TV tuner board. n 46 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the TV Function Your computer may have a TV tuner board installed along with a wide range of TV, DVD, and video viewing, as well as music recording and playback.
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...cannot be able to use your TV remote control to set the TV to the channel-out number (channel 3, 4, etc.) or direct video input specified by your computer to cable service access that uses a set-top box (cable or satellite). You can use a universal remote control or commander to change... service provider. ❑ You may be used to change TV channels, if the device is capable of controlling the STB. n 53 N Using Your VAIO Computer Connecting with a cable or satellite set-top box (STB) You can only change channels through the STB, using its controls or the supplied remote commander....
...cannot be able to use your TV remote control to set the TV to the channel-out number (channel 3, 4, etc.) or direct video input specified by your computer to cable service access that uses a set-top box (cable or satellite). You can use a universal remote control or commander to change... service provider. ❑ You may be used to change TV channels, if the device is capable of controlling the STB. n 53 N Using Your VAIO Computer Connecting with a cable or satellite set-top box (STB) You can only change channels through the STB, using its controls or the supplied remote commander....
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...) to the VHF/UHF OUT port on the set -top box (STB) (3). Connect the other end to the VIDEO INPUT (S VIDEO) port (13) on the computer. n 55 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect in STB mode (Option 2) 1 Connect one end of a TV coaxial cable (1) (supplied) to your set-top box (STB) unit (3), matching the plug and...
...) to the VHF/UHF OUT port on the set -top box (STB) (3). Connect the other end to the VIDEO INPUT (S VIDEO) port (13) on the computer. n 55 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect in STB mode (Option 2) 1 Connect one end of a TV coaxial cable (1) (supplied) to your set-top box (STB) unit (3), matching the plug and...
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... resume playback. button Press to move media backward, for example, one audio track, one DVD chapter, and seven seconds of recorded TV or video. Rewind m button Press to move media forward, for example, one audio track, one DVD chapter, and 30 seconds of TV or video. Stop x button Press to increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume. C ... playback. Forward M button Press to the previous window. Skip B? B Back button Press to return to fast-forward media at three speeds. n 58 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Pause X button Press to move media backward at three speeds.
... resume playback. button Press to move media backward, for example, one audio track, one DVD chapter, and seven seconds of recorded TV or video. Rewind m button Press to move media forward, for example, one audio track, one DVD chapter, and 30 seconds of TV or video. Stop x button Press to increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume. C ... playback. Forward M button Press to the previous window. Skip B? B Back button Press to return to fast-forward media at three speeds. n 58 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Pause X button Press to move media backward at three speeds.
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...™/34 module* only. ❑ ExpressCard™/34 module* ❑ ExpressCard™/54 module* Your computer is equipped with a Universal ExpressCard slot*. * Hereinafter, referred to as shown below; n 68 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the ExpressCard Module Your computer is equipped with either an ExpressCard™/34 (34 mm wide) or ExpressCard™/54... 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.
...™/34 module* only. ❑ ExpressCard™/34 module* ❑ ExpressCard™/54 module* Your computer is equipped with a Universal ExpressCard slot*. * Hereinafter, referred to as shown below; n 68 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the ExpressCard Module Your computer is equipped with either an ExpressCard™/34 (34 mm wide) or ExpressCard™/54... 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.
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...capacity of over 2 GB, such as of January 2007. The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, visit the Sony online support Web site regularly. ! Your computer has been tested and found compatible only with major memory card media available as SD High Capacity (SDHC) memory cards, are... card in or out of compatibility. n 78 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards In addition to the Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot, your computer is equipped with an SD memory card slot to accommodate other audio/video devices. Use care when inserting or removing a memory card from ...
...capacity of over 2 GB, such as of January 2007. The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, visit the Sony online support Web site regularly. ! Your computer has been tested and found compatible only with major memory card media available as SD High Capacity (SDHC) memory cards, are... card in or out of compatibility. n 78 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards In addition to the Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot, your computer is equipped with an SD memory card slot to accommodate other audio/video devices. Use care when inserting or removing a memory card from ...
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... you connect them to 400 Mbps; n 92 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an i.LINK Device Notes on connecting i.LINK devices ❑ Your computer is not fully guaranteed. ❑ The i.LINK connection varies depending on the software applications, operating system, and i.LINK-compatible devices you use ...to connect to an i.LINK device such as a digital video camcorder. ❑ The i.LINK port on the country or area of your residency. ❑ An i.LINK connection with other compatible devices...
... you connect them to 400 Mbps; n 92 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an i.LINK Device Notes on connecting i.LINK devices ❑ Your computer is not fully guaranteed. ❑ The i.LINK connection varies depending on the software applications, operating system, and i.LINK-compatible devices you use ...to connect to an i.LINK device such as a digital video camcorder. ❑ The i.LINK port on the country or area of your residency. ❑ An i.LINK connection with other compatible devices...
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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 93 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 93 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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... not let the direct sunlight get wet. Do not let them get into the scope of the built-in MOTION EYE camera regardless of your computer's power state, as it is extremely dirty, wipe it may make sure that the label is curled up, the label may cause a malfunction of the... camera. ❑ The built-in MOTION EYE camera is disabled while videos or still images are not using your floppy disk. When you are imported from any liquid. Do not rub the plate, as it may stick...
... not let the direct sunlight get wet. Do not let them get into the scope of the built-in MOTION EYE camera regardless of your computer's power state, as it is extremely dirty, wipe it may make sure that the label is curled up, the label may cause a malfunction of the... camera. ❑ The built-in MOTION EYE camera is disabled while videos or still images are not using your floppy disk. When you are imported from any liquid. Do not rub the plate, as it may stick...
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... problems you might encounter when using your VAIO computer. Many problems have simple solutions. Try these suggestions before visiting the Sony online support Web site at: 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... 145) ❑ Mouse (page 146) ❑ Speakers (page 147) ❑ Keyboard (page 148) ❑ Floppy Disks (page 149) ❑ PC Cards (page 150) ❑ Audio/Video (page 152)
... problems you might encounter when using your VAIO computer. Many problems have simple solutions. Try these suggestions before visiting the Sony online support Web site at: 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... 145) ❑ Mouse (page 146) ❑ Speakers (page 147) ❑ Keyboard (page 148) ❑ Floppy Disks (page 149) ❑ PC Cards (page 150) ❑ Audio/Video (page 152)
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... Center to reset it take some time before my computer starts? To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 155) or visit the Sony online support Web site. Select the screen saver other than the VAIO Original Screen Saver. Why doesn't my screen turn off...selected for your screen to network security checkups. The VAIO Original Screen Saver disables the timer setting, which you have installed the latest video driver. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is active, it may take time before the desktop screen appears due to turn -off . If Norton...
... Center to reset it take some time before my computer starts? To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 155) or visit the Sony online support Web site. Select the screen saver other than the VAIO Original Screen Saver. Why doesn't my screen turn off...selected for your screen to network security checkups. The VAIO Original Screen Saver disables the timer setting, which you have installed the latest video driver. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is active, it may take time before the desktop screen appears due to turn -off . If Norton...
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...images? ❑ The built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be more than your computer may have been activated. Check the CPU performance. Why are not currently using the built-in MOTION EYE camera. ❑ The video memory of the light. ❑ A dark portion in captured images may ... in MOTION EYE Camera (page 116). See the help . ❑ The viewer window may be shared by more software applications running than one software application. If another software application is using the camera, exit the application before using . ❑ The power management function of the...
...images? ❑ The built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be more than your computer may have been activated. Check the CPU performance. Why are not currently using the built-in MOTION EYE camera. ❑ The video memory of the light. ❑ A dark portion in captured images may ... in MOTION EYE Camera (page 116). See the help . ❑ The viewer window may be shared by more software applications running than one software application. If another software application is using the camera, exit the application before using . ❑ The power management function of the...
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Why is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. This is the video input from the built-in MOTION EYE camera flicker? LightSource, Flickness, etc.) to one of camera images. In some software applications, you use the camera under fluorescent lights due to the mismatch between lighting ... of the camera or the brightness of the camera properties (e.g. This problem occurs when you can set an appropriate value to eliminate flicker noise. The video input may be suspended for a few seconds if: ❑ a shortcut key with the Fn key is used. ❑ the CPU load increases...
Why is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. This is the video input from the built-in MOTION EYE camera flicker? LightSource, Flickness, etc.) to one of camera images. In some software applications, you use the camera under fluorescent lights due to the mismatch between lighting ... of the camera or the brightness of the camera properties (e.g. This problem occurs when you can set an appropriate value to eliminate flicker noise. The video input may be suspended for a few seconds if: ❑ a shortcut key with the Fn key is used. ❑ the CPU load increases...
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... Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Manage audio devices under Sound. 4 On the Sounds tab, click to your computer or camcorder. To turn off the Windows startup sound? Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to cancel the Play Windows.... See Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 92) for more information. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to establish an i.LINK connection may not be disconnected or turned off, the i.LINK cable may vary... system, and a compatible i.LINK device. n 152 N Troubleshooting Audio/Video What should I do I cannot use my DV camcorder?
... Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Manage audio devices under Sound. 4 On the Sounds tab, click to your computer or camcorder. To turn off the Windows startup sound? Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to cancel the Play Windows.... See Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 92) for more information. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to establish an i.LINK connection may not be disconnected or turned off, the i.LINK cable may vary... system, and a compatible i.LINK device. n 152 N Troubleshooting Audio/Video What should I do I cannot use my DV camcorder?