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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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Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those of -the-art personal computing. ! External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your computer. n5 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 your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those of -the-art personal computing. ! External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your computer. n5 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide.
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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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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. To reveal the VESA mounting holes 1 Remove the back panel cover from the computer.
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...the computer activates the built-in MOTION EYE camera, so the computer is ready for a video conference using the software. Make sure that launching or exiting 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 adds video functionality to instant messaging software and video editing software. Note that the camera is equipped with a built-in MOTION EYE camera. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer ...
...the computer activates the built-in MOTION EYE camera, so the computer is ready for a video conference using the software. Make sure that launching or exiting 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 adds video functionality to instant messaging software and video editing software. Note that the camera is equipped with a built-in MOTION EYE camera. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer ...
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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- CD CD Extra RW ROM DVD- P P P P - - DVD-RAM Version 2.2/12X-SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 5.0 disc is not supported. *5 Writing data to DVD...*2 Supports writing data to single-sided DVD-RAM discs (2.6 GB) compliant with DVD-RAM Version 1.0 is not supported on models with DVD-RW Version 1.1/1.2. *3 The DVD±RW/RAM disc drive on your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. BDVideo ROM DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R ...
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- CD CD Extra RW ROM DVD- P P P P - - DVD-RAM Version 2.2/12X-SPEED DVD-RAM Revision 5.0 disc is not supported. *5 Writing data to DVD...*2 Supports writing data to single-sided DVD-RAM discs (2.6 GB) compliant with DVD-RAM Version 1.0 is not supported on models with DVD-RW Version 1.1/1.2. *3 The DVD±RW/RAM disc drive on your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. BDVideo ROM DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R ...
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... devices, circumstances may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc playback. Note that digital HDCPcompliant environment be standard definition or prohibit analog video output at high bit rates. Some contents may not support movie playback on the disc, playback is strongly recommended that the AACS... key update requires Internet access. VAIO computers may restrict video output to update the AACS key. It is not possible. If the region setting on the optical disc drive does not...
... devices, circumstances may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc playback. Note that digital HDCPcompliant environment be standard definition or prohibit analog video output at high bit rates. Some contents may not support movie playback on the disc, playback is strongly recommended that the AACS... key update requires Internet access. VAIO computers may restrict video output to update the AACS key. It is not possible. If the region setting on the optical disc drive does not...
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... User Guide for more information on -screen guide 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click Media Center User Guide. 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 find if your model is equipped with the TV tuner board or delivered with a wide range of TV, DVD, and video viewing, as well as music recording and playback.
... User Guide for more information on -screen guide 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click Media Center User Guide. 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 find if your model is equipped with the TV tuner board or delivered with a wide range of TV, DVD, and video viewing, as well as music recording and playback.
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... end to cable service access that uses a set-top box (cable or satellite). When using its controls or the supplied remote commander. n 61 N Using Your VAIO Computer Connecting with a cable or satellite set-top box (STB) You can 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 change channels only through the STB, using the set-top...
... end to cable service access that uses a set-top box (cable or satellite). When using its controls or the supplied remote commander. n 61 N Using Your VAIO Computer Connecting with a cable or satellite set-top box (STB) You can 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 change channels only through the STB, using the set-top...
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... other end to the A/V INPUT jack (9) on the computer. 4 If you prefer better video quality, connect one end of a stereo A/V cable with triple RCA plugs (6) (not supplied) to the Composite Audio Out (L/R) jacks (7) and the Video Out jack (8) on the back panel of your set-top box (STB) unit (3), matching... the plug and jack colors. n 63 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect in STB mode (Option 2) 1 Connect one end of a TV coaxial...
... other end to the A/V INPUT jack (9) on the computer. 4 If you prefer better video quality, connect one end of a stereo A/V cable with triple RCA plugs (6) (not supplied) to the Composite Audio Out (L/R) jacks (7) and the Video Out jack (8) on the back panel of your set-top box (STB) unit (3), matching... the plug and jack colors. n 63 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect in STB mode (Option 2) 1 Connect one end of a TV coaxial...
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... speeds. Replay ?b button Press to move media backward, for example, one audio track, one DVD chapter, and 7 seconds of recorded TV or video. B Back button Press to return to view previously recorded TV programs (In My TV window). D Recorded TV button Press to the previous window.... Skip B? Record z button Press to pause media playback. n 66 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Pause X button Press to begin media playback. C Volume buttons Press to stop media playback or TV recording session. Stop x button Press to ...
... speeds. Replay ?b button Press to move media backward, for example, one audio track, one DVD chapter, and 7 seconds of recorded TV or video. B Back button Press to return to view previously recorded TV programs (In My TV window). D Recorded TV button Press to the previous window.... Skip B? Record z button Press to pause media playback. n 66 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Pause X button Press to begin media playback. C Volume buttons Press to stop media playback or TV recording session. Stop x button Press to ...
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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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n 85 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards In addition to the Memory Stick slot and...the slot and can use this slot to transfer data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices. Your computer has been tested and found compatible with major memory card media available as the compatible media are...For the latest information on your computer. The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 175) to 8 GB have been tested and found compatible only with your computer. SD memory cards with capacity of up ...
n 85 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards In addition to the Memory Stick slot and...the slot and can use this slot to transfer data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices. Your computer has been tested and found compatible with major memory card media available as the compatible media are...For the latest information on your computer. The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 175) to 8 GB have been tested and found compatible only with your computer. SD memory cards with capacity of up ...
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... supply power to external devices generally powered by i.LINK ports. ❑ The i.LINK port supports transfer rates up to 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 connect to 400 Mbps;
... supply power to external devices generally powered by i.LINK ports. ❑ The i.LINK port supports transfer rates up to 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 connect to 400 Mbps;
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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 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... the computer and the other end into the DV In/ Out port (3) on a Memory Stick media when using an i.LINK connection. your digital video camcorder may need to be connected differently. The Sony digital video camcorder shown here 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 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... the computer and the other end into the DV In/ Out port (3) on a Memory Stick media when using an i.LINK connection. your digital video camcorder may need to be connected differently. The Sony digital video camcorder shown here is an example;
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If the cover 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 ...
If the cover 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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.... Many problems have simple solutions. Try these suggestions before visiting the Sony online 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... 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. Try these suggestions before visiting the Sony online 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... 162) ❑ Mouse (page 164) ❑ Speakers (page 165) ❑ Keyboard (page 166) ❑ Floppy Disks (page 167) ❑ PC Cards (page 168) ❑ Audio/Video (page 170)
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... graphic performance in this case is shared with the system. If you have forgotten the BIOS password, contact an authorized Sony Service Center to network security checkups. Why does it take some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed. What should I cannot remember the BIOS password? n 144 N Troubleshooting What should I do...? ❑ Check the Web site of the game if there are any patches or updates to download. ❑ Make sure you have installed the latest video driver. ❑ On some time before my computer starts?
... graphic performance in this case is shared with the system. If you have forgotten the BIOS password, contact an authorized Sony Service Center to network security checkups. Why does it take some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed. What should I cannot remember the BIOS password? n 144 N Troubleshooting What should I do...? ❑ Check the Web site of the game if there are any patches or updates to download. ❑ Make sure you have installed the latest video driver. ❑ On some time before my computer starts?
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... some noises, for displaying images from the built-in MOTION EYE camera. Why are not currently using the built-in MOTION EYE camera. ❑ The video memory of the LCD screen might help file on your computer can handle. Check the CPU performance. If another software application is using the camera...
... some noises, for displaying images from the built-in MOTION EYE camera. Why are not currently using the built-in MOTION EYE camera. ❑ The video memory of the LCD screen might help file on your computer can handle. Check the CPU performance. If another software application is using the camera...
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...driver software for a few seconds? To reduce flicker noise, change the pointing direction of the camera or the brightness of the camera properties (e.g. The video input may be shared by the built-in MOTION EYE camera flicker? This is used. ❑ the CPU load increases. Why can set an ...appropriate value to eliminate flicker noise. If another software application is the video input from the built-in MOTION EYE camera. ❑ If the problem persists, you use the built-in MOTION EYE camera? ❑ The built...
...driver software for a few seconds? To reduce flicker noise, change the pointing direction of the camera or the brightness of the camera properties (e.g. The video input may be shared by the built-in MOTION EYE camera flicker? This is used. ❑ the CPU load increases. Why can set an ...appropriate value to eliminate flicker noise. If another software application is the video input from the built-in MOTION EYE camera. ❑ If the problem persists, you use the built-in MOTION EYE camera? ❑ The built...