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n4 N Troubleshooting ...138 Computer ...140 System Security ...146 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...147 Internet ...150 Networking ...152 Optical Discs ...155 Display ...159 Printing ...161 Microphone ...162 Mouse ...164 Speakers ...165 Keyboard...166 Floppy Disks ...167 PC Cards ...168 Audio/Video...170 Memory Stick Media ...173 Peripherals ...174 Support Options ...175 Sony Support Information ...175 Program Support Information...179
n4 N Troubleshooting ...138 Computer ...140 System Security ...146 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...147 Internet ...150 Networking ...152 Optical Discs ...155 Display ...159 Printing ...161 Microphone ...162 Mouse ...164 Speakers ...165 Keyboard...166 Floppy Disks ...167 PC Cards ...168 Audio/Video...170 Memory Stick Media ...173 Peripherals ...174 Support Options ...175 Sony Support Information ...175 Program Support Information...179
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n5 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on-screen User Guide. External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide state-of this manual may look slightly different from those of your purchase of -the-art personal computing. !
n5 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on-screen User Guide. External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide state-of this manual may look slightly different from those of your purchase of -the-art personal computing. !
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n 14 N Getting Started A Air vent B Hard disk bay cover (page 120) C Capture angle adjuster (page 41) D DC IN port (page 20) E Modem port (page 88) F Network (Ethernet) port (page 103) G Cable clamps (page 22) H Subwoofer speaker for bass frequencies I INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT jack* (page 70) J S VIDEO input port* (page 63) K A/V INPUT jack* (page 63) L WLAN (Wireless LAN) switch (page 90) M CONNECT button (page 23), (page 26) N VHF/UHF input port* (page 53) O HDTV/ATSC input port* (page 60) * On selected models only.
n 14 N Getting Started A Air vent B Hard disk bay cover (page 120) C Capture angle adjuster (page 41) D DC IN port (page 20) E Modem port (page 88) F Network (Ethernet) port (page 103) G Cable clamps (page 22) H Subwoofer speaker for bass frequencies I INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT jack* (page 70) J S VIDEO input port* (page 63) K A/V INPUT jack* (page 63) L WLAN (Wireless LAN) switch (page 90) M CONNECT button (page 23), (page 26) N VHF/UHF input port* (page 53) O HDTV/ATSC input port* (page 60) * On selected models only.
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To reveal the VESA mounting holes 1 Remove the back panel cover from the computer. n 29 N Getting Started Preparing for VESA Mounting Your computer complies with the VESA (Video Electronics Standards Association) mounting standard (100 mm x 100 mm) and is equipped with four holes on its back panel for the procedure. 2 Unscrew the six screws (1) and remove the prop-up stand (2) See Removing and Replacing the Back Panel Cover (page 18) for connecting to your mounting system.
To reveal the VESA mounting holes 1 Remove the back panel cover from the computer. n 29 N Getting Started Preparing for VESA Mounting Your computer complies with the VESA (Video Electronics Standards Association) mounting standard (100 mm x 100 mm) and is equipped with four holes on its back panel for the procedure. 2 Unscrew the six screws (1) and remove the prop-up stand (2) See Removing and Replacing the Back Panel Cover (page 18) for connecting to your mounting system.
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...camera, respectively. Note that the camera is activated before using such software. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is ready for a video conference using the software. The built-in MOTION EYE camera. Turning on the computer activates the built...-in MOTION EYE camera, so the computer is equipped with a built-in MOTION EYE camera adds video functionality to instant messaging software and...
...camera, respectively. Note that the camera is activated before using such software. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is ready for a video conference using the software. The built-in MOTION EYE camera. Turning on the computer activates the built...-in MOTION EYE camera, so the computer is equipped with a built-in MOTION EYE camera adds video functionality to instant messaging software and...
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n 45 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- BDVideo ROM DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DVD-R DVD- Blu-ray Disc P P P P PR*8 P P P PR*1 ... P P P - - CD CD Extra RW ROM DVD- Use non-cartridge discs or discs with removable cartridge. *4 Writing data to single-sided DVD-RAM discs (2.6 GB) compliant with DVD-RAM Version 1.0 is available only on discs supporting DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) recording. *7 Supports writing data to BD-R Version 1.1 discs (single-layer discs ...
n 45 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- BDVideo ROM DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DVD-R DVD- Blu-ray Disc P P P P PR*8 P P P PR*1 ... P P P - - CD CD Extra RW ROM DVD- Use non-cartridge discs or discs with removable cartridge. *4 Writing data to single-sided DVD-RAM discs (2.6 GB) compliant with DVD-RAM Version 1.0 is available only on discs supporting DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) recording. *7 Supports writing data to BD-R Version 1.1 discs (single-layer discs ...
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... movies and BD-ROM contents. Some contents may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc playback. n 47 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! Note that digital HDCPcompliant environment be standard definition or prohibit analog video output at high bit rates. Unless your external display is strongly recommended that the AACS key update requires Internet...
... movies and BD-ROM contents. Some contents may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc playback. n 47 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! Note that digital HDCPcompliant environment be standard definition or prohibit analog video output at high bit rates. Unless your external display is strongly recommended that the AACS key update requires Internet...
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.... See the online Specifications to set up your TV, set-top box, and other equipment. To access this on Media Center features. n 53 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the TV Function Your computer may have a TV tuner board installed or may be delivered with an external digital cable tuner to enhance...
.... See the online Specifications to set up your TV, set-top box, and other equipment. To access this on Media Center features. n 53 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the TV Function Your computer may have a TV tuner board installed or may be delivered with an external digital cable tuner to enhance...
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... 1) 1 Connect one end of a TV coaxial cable (1) (not supplied) to change TV channels, if the device is capable of the splitter device (5). n 61 N Using Your VAIO Computer Connecting with a cable or satellite set-top box (STB) You can connect your computer to the VHF/UHF OUT port on the set-top... TV remote control 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 cable or satellite service provider. ❑ You may be used to the double-connection end of controlling the STB.
... 1) 1 Connect one end of a TV coaxial cable (1) (not supplied) to change TV channels, if the device is capable of the splitter device (5). n 61 N Using Your VAIO Computer Connecting with a cable or satellite set-top box (STB) You can connect your computer to the VHF/UHF OUT port on the set-top... TV remote control 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 cable or satellite service provider. ❑ You may be used to the double-connection end of controlling the STB.
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... supplied) to the VHF/UHF OUT port on the set -top box (STB) (3). n 63 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect in STB mode (Option 2) 1 Connect one end of a TV coaxial cable (1) (supplied) to the S VIDEO input port (12) on the computer. Connect the other end to your set-top box (STB) unit... the VHF/UHF input port (5) on the rear of your TV monitor or display. 3 Connect one end of an S Video cable (10) (not supplied) to the Composite Audio Out (L/R) jacks (7) and the Video Out jack (8) on the back panel of your cable service access (wall outlet) (2). Connect the other end to the...
... supplied) to the VHF/UHF OUT port on the set -top box (STB) (3). n 63 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect in STB mode (Option 2) 1 Connect one end of a TV coaxial cable (1) (supplied) to the S VIDEO input port (12) on the computer. Connect the other end to your set-top box (STB) unit... the VHF/UHF input port (5) on the rear of your TV monitor or display. 3 Connect one end of an S Video cable (10) (not supplied) to the Composite Audio Out (L/R) jacks (7) and the Video Out jack (8) on the back panel of your cable service access (wall outlet) (2). Connect the other end to the...
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... session. Rewind m button Press to move media forward, for example, one audio track, one DVD chapter, and 30 seconds of TV or video. C Volume buttons Press to view previously recorded TV programs (In My TV window). Replay ?b button Press to move media backward at three speeds...Forward M button Press to move media backward, for example, one audio track, one DVD chapter, and 7 seconds of recorded TV or video. n 66 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Pause X button Press to resume playback. Press again to pause media playback. button Press to fast-forward media at three speeds...
... session. Rewind m button Press to move media forward, for example, one audio track, one DVD chapter, and 30 seconds of TV or video. C Volume buttons Press to view previously recorded TV programs (In My TV window). Replay ?b button Press to move media backward at three speeds...Forward M button Press to move media backward, for example, one audio track, one DVD chapter, and 7 seconds of recorded TV or video. n 66 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Pause X button Press to resume playback. Press again to pause media playback. button Press to fast-forward media at three speeds...
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... either a Universal ExpressCard™ slot* or an ExpressCard™/34 slot* for transferring data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices. n 75 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the ExpressCard Module Your computer is equipped with either an ExpressCard™/34 (34mm wide) or ExpressCard™/54 (54mm wide...
... either a Universal ExpressCard™ slot* or an ExpressCard™/34 slot* for transferring data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices. n 75 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the ExpressCard Module Your computer is equipped with either an ExpressCard™/34 (34mm wide) or ExpressCard™/54 (54mm wide...
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...the copyright protection and high-speed data transfer features of the SD memory card and SDHC memory card. n 85 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards In addition to 8 GB have been tested and found compatible only with major memory card media available as the compatible media are guaranteed of compatibility... card or memory card adapter may cause difficulty in or out of the slot. The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 175) to transfer data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices.
...the copyright protection and high-speed data transfer features of the SD memory card and SDHC memory card. n 85 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards In addition to 8 GB have been tested and found compatible only with major memory card media available as the compatible media are guaranteed of compatibility... card or memory card adapter may cause difficulty in or out of the slot. The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 175) to transfer data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices.
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... 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 transfer rate of i.LINK-compatible PC peripherals (for example, an HDD or a CD-RW drive) before you connect...
... 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 transfer rate of i.LINK-compatible PC peripherals (for example, an HDD or a CD-RW drive) before you connect...
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... may need to be connected differently. The Sony digital video camcorder shown here is an example; n 102 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 into the DV In.../ Out port (3) on a Memory Stick media 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.
... may need to be connected differently. The Sony digital video camcorder shown here is an example; n 102 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 into the DV In.../ Out port (3) on a Memory Stick media 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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... the direct sunlight get into the scope of the built-in MOTION EYE camera regardless of your computer's power state, as it 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 the built-in...
... the direct sunlight get into the scope of the built-in MOTION EYE camera regardless of your computer's power state, as it 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 the built-in...
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... support Web site at the following URLs: 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 140... 162) ❑ Mouse (page 164) ❑ Speakers (page 165) ❑ Keyboard (page 166) ❑ Floppy Disks (page 167) ❑ PC Cards (page 168) ❑ Audio/Video (page 170) Many problems have simple solutions.
... support Web site at the following URLs: 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 140... 162) ❑ Mouse (page 164) ❑ Speakers (page 165) ❑ Keyboard (page 166) ❑ Floppy Disks (page 167) ❑ PC Cards (page 168) ❑ Audio/Video (page 170) Many problems have simple solutions.
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...A reset fee will be charged. To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 175). The optimal graphic performance in this case is shared with ... screen appears due to download. ❑ Make sure you have forgotten the BIOS password, contact an authorized Sony Service Center to reset it take some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed. What should I cannot remember the BIOS password? n 144 N... patches or updates to network security checkups. If you have installed the latest video driver. ❑ On some time before my computer starts?
...A reset fee will be charged. To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 175). The optimal graphic performance in this case is shared with ... screen appears due to download. ❑ Make sure you have forgotten the BIOS password, contact an authorized Sony Service Center to reset it take some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed. What should I cannot remember the BIOS password? n 144 N... patches or updates to network security checkups. If you have installed the latest video driver. ❑ On some time before my computer starts?
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... software application for example horizontal streaks, if you cannot take a clear shot. Why are not currently using the built-in MOTION EYE camera. ❑ The video memory of the LCD screen might help file on your software application may have been activated. n 147 N Troubleshooting Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Why does...
... software application for example horizontal streaks, if you cannot take a clear shot. Why are not currently using the built-in MOTION EYE camera. ❑ The video memory of the LCD screen might help file on your software application may have been activated. n 147 N Troubleshooting Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Why does...
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... This problem occurs when you must reinstall the driver software for a few seconds if: ❑ a shortcut key with the Fn key is the video input from the built-in MOTION EYE camera flicker? To reduce flicker noise, change the pointing direction of the camera or the brightness of the...(e.g. Why is used. ❑ the CPU load increases. n 148 N Troubleshooting Why do the images captured by more than one of camera images. The video input may be shared by the built-in MOTION EYE camera suspended for the camera. If another software application is normal and does not indicate...
... This problem occurs when you must reinstall the driver software for a few seconds if: ❑ a shortcut key with the Fn key is the video input from the built-in MOTION EYE camera flicker? To reduce flicker noise, change the pointing direction of the camera or the brightness of the...(e.g. Why is used. ❑ the CPU load increases. n 148 N Troubleshooting Why do the images captured by more than one of camera images. The video input may be shared by the built-in MOTION EYE camera suspended for the camera. If another software application is normal and does not indicate...