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... Computer ...18 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...33 Using Your VAIO Computer ...34 Using the Keyboard ...35 Using the Touch Pad ...39 Using the Mouse ...40 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...43 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...47 Using the TV Function ...56 Using the HDMI Input Function ...75 Using the...
... Computer ...18 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...33 Using Your VAIO Computer ...34 Using the Keyboard ...35 Using the Touch Pad ...39 Using the Mouse ...40 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...43 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...47 Using the TV Function ...56 Using the HDMI Input Function ...75 Using the...
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...LINK Device ...110 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...112 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...114 Setting the Password ...115 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 120 Using the Power Saving Mode...121 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...124 Adding and Removing Memory...125 Adding the Hard Disk Drive......132 Precautions ...138 Handling the LCD Screen ...139 Using the Power Source ...140 Handling Your Computer ...141 Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...144 Handling Floppy Disks ...
...LINK Device ...110 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...112 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...114 Setting the Password ...115 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 120 Using the Power Saving Mode...121 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...124 Adding and Removing Memory...125 Adding the Hard Disk Drive......132 Precautions ...138 Handling the LCD Screen ...139 Using the Power Source ...140 Handling Your Computer ...141 Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...144 Handling Floppy Disks ...
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n4 N Troubleshooting ...152 Computer ...154 System Security ...160 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...161 Networking ...164 Bluetooth Technology ...167 Optical Discs ...171 Display ...176 Printing ...177 Microphone ...178 Mouse ...179 Speakers ...180 Touch Pad...182 Keyboard...183 Floppy Disks ...184 Audio/Video...185 HDMI ...188 Memory Stick ...190 Peripherals ...191 Support Options ...192 Sony Support Information ...193 Program Support Information...196 Trademarks ...206
n4 N Troubleshooting ...152 Computer ...154 System Security ...160 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...161 Networking ...164 Bluetooth Technology ...167 Optical Discs ...171 Display ...176 Printing ...177 Microphone ...178 Mouse ...179 Speakers ...180 Touch Pad...182 Keyboard...183 Floppy Disks ...184 Audio/Video...185 HDMI ...188 Memory Stick ...190 Peripherals ...191 Support Options ...192 Sony Support Information ...193 Program Support Information...196 Trademarks ...206
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Front A Built-in speakers (stereo) B Built-in microphone (monaural) C Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 17) D Built-in specifications. G SONY logo lamp (page 120) H LCD screen (page 139) I HDMI SELECT indicator* (page 17) J WIRELESS indicator (page 17) K DISPLAY OFF indicator (page 17) L Hard ...computer may also vary in some countries or areas. It may be different from those illustrated in this manual due to variations in MOTION EYE camera (page 43) E Power indicator (page 17) F Remote sensor Point the supplied remote commander to identify the controls and ports shown on the ...
Front A Built-in speakers (stereo) B Built-in microphone (monaural) C Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 17) D Built-in specifications. G SONY logo lamp (page 120) H LCD screen (page 139) I HDMI SELECT indicator* (page 17) J WIRELESS indicator (page 17) K DISPLAY OFF indicator (page 17) L Hard ...computer may also vary in some countries or areas. It may be different from those illustrated in this manual due to variations in MOTION EYE camera (page 43) E Power indicator (page 17) F Remote sensor Point the supplied remote commander to identify the controls and ports shown on the ...
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... . Illuminates when the drive is lit. Illuminates in Sleep mode, and turns off when the computer is off . Illuminates while the built-in MOTION EYE camera is in orange when the LCD backlight is turned off . Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn it off when this indicator... is lit.) When the indicator is unlit, the memory card is not in MOTION EYE camera Media Access HDMI SELECT* DISPLAY OFF Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive WIRELESS * On selected models only. Illuminates when the WIRELESS switch is turned on...
... . Illuminates when the drive is lit. Illuminates in Sleep mode, and turns off when the computer is off . Illuminates while the built-in MOTION EYE camera is in orange when the LCD backlight is turned off . Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn it off when this indicator... is lit.) When the indicator is unlit, the memory card is not in MOTION EYE camera Media Access HDMI SELECT* DISPLAY OFF Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive WIRELESS * On selected models only. Illuminates when the WIRELESS switch is turned on...
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... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 35) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 39) ❑ Using the Mouse (page 40) ❑ Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 43) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 47) ...❑ Using the TV Function (page 56) ❑ Using the HDMI Input Function (page 75) ❑ Using the ExpressCard Module (page 82...
... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 35) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 39) ❑ Using the Mouse (page 40) ❑ Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 43) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 47) ...❑ Using the TV Function (page 56) ❑ Using the HDMI Input Function (page 75) ❑ Using the ExpressCard Module (page 82...
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...the built-in MOTION EYE camera, respectively. ✍ The built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application. If another software application is using the camera, exit the application before using the built-in MOTION EYE camera with the appropriate software. ... computer activates the built-in MOTION EYE camera. The built-in MOTION EYE camera adds video functionality to capture still images and movies with a built-in MOTION EYE camera. n 43 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is equipped with the preinstalled ...
...the built-in MOTION EYE camera, respectively. ✍ The built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application. If another software application is using the camera, exit the application before using the built-in MOTION EYE camera with the appropriate software. ... computer activates the built-in MOTION EYE camera. The built-in MOTION EYE camera adds video functionality to capture still images and movies with a built-in MOTION EYE camera. n 43 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is equipped with the preinstalled ...
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n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! The viewer window may show some noise, for example horizontal streaks, if you view a rapid-moving object. This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. You cannot operate the built-in MOTION EYE camera with the Microsoft Windows Movie Maker software.
n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! The viewer window may show some noise, for example horizontal streaks, if you view a rapid-moving object. This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. You cannot operate the built-in MOTION EYE camera with the Microsoft Windows Movie Maker software.
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...* Your computer is equipped with an ExpressCard/34 slot*. * Referred to as the ExpressCard slot and the ExpressCard module in this manual. n 82 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the ExpressCard Module Your computer is equipped with either a Universal ExpressCard slot* or an ExpressCard/34 slot* for transferring data among digital...
...* Your computer is equipped with an ExpressCard/34 slot*. * Referred to as the ExpressCard slot and the ExpressCard module in this manual. n 82 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the ExpressCard Module Your computer is equipped with either a Universal ExpressCard slot* or an ExpressCard/34 slot* for transferring data among digital...
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n 86 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Memory Stick Memory Stick is removable, it is a compact, portable, and versatile IC recording media especially designed for external data storage. Because it can be used for exchanging and sharing digital data with compatible products, such as digital cameras, mobile phones, and other devices.
n 86 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Memory Stick Memory Stick is removable, it is a compact, portable, and versatile IC recording media especially designed for external data storage. Because it can be used for exchanging and sharing digital data with compatible products, such as digital cameras, mobile phones, and other devices.
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... your computer does not support the high-speed data transfer feature of a different type into the SD memory card slot. n 92 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with your computer. Before You Use the SD Memory Card The SD memory card slot...use this slot to visit the appropriate support web site. ! The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 193) to transfer data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices. Do not force the SD memory card in removing from the ...
... your computer does not support the high-speed data transfer feature of a different type into the SD memory card slot. n 92 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with your computer. Before You Use the SD Memory Card The SD memory card slot...use this slot to visit the appropriate support web site. ! The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 193) to transfer data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices. Do not force the SD memory card in removing from the ...
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n 103 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with another Bluetooth device, you first need to a Bluetooth device such as another Bluetooth device To communicate with Another Bluetooth Device You can connect your computer to set up and using the Bluetooth function, search for Bluetooth information using Windows Help and Support. To open Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. To communicate with another computer, a mobile phone, a PDA, a headset, a mouse, or a digital camera without the use of any cables. For setting up the Bluetooth function.
n 103 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with another Bluetooth device, you first need to a Bluetooth device such as another Bluetooth device To communicate with Another Bluetooth Device You can connect your computer to set up and using the Bluetooth function, search for Bluetooth information using Windows Help and Support. To open Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. To communicate with another computer, a mobile phone, a PDA, a headset, a mouse, or a digital camera without the use of any cables. For setting up the Bluetooth function.
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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. The Sony digital video camcorder shown here is an example. Your digital video camcorder may need to be ...connected differently. n 111 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Digital Video Camcorder To connect a digital video camcorder Plug one...
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. The Sony digital video camcorder shown here is an example. Your digital video camcorder may need to be ...connected differently. n 111 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Digital Video Camcorder To connect a digital video camcorder Plug one...
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n 138 N Precautions Precautions This section describes safety guidelines and precautions to help you protect your VAIO computer from potential damage. ❑ Handling the LCD Screen (page 139) ❑ Using the Power Source (page 140) ❑ Handling Your Computer (page 141) ❑ Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 144) ❑ Handling Floppy Disks (page 145) ❑ Handling Discs (page 146) ❑ Using Headphones (page 148) ❑ Handling the Memory Stick (page 149) ❑ Handling the Hard Disk (page 150) ❑ Updating Your Computer (page 151)
n 138 N Precautions Precautions This section describes safety guidelines and precautions to help you protect your VAIO computer from potential damage. ❑ Handling the LCD Screen (page 139) ❑ Using the Power Source (page 140) ❑ Handling Your Computer (page 141) ❑ Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 144) ❑ Handling Floppy Disks (page 145) ❑ Handling Discs (page 146) ❑ Using Headphones (page 148) ❑ Handling the Memory Stick (page 149) ❑ Handling the Hard Disk (page 150) ❑ Updating Your Computer (page 151)
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n 144 N Precautions Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera ❑ Do not touch the lens protection cover of the built-in MOTION EYE camera, as it may cause the camera to malfunction. ❑ The built-in MOTION EYE camera is extremely dirty, wipe it is sensitive to the i.LINK port. ❑ Clean... the lens protection cover of the built-in MOTION EYE camera regardless of the built-in MOTION EYE camera with a soft dry cloth. If the cover is disabled while videos or still images are imported from an i.LINK-compatible device...
n 144 N Precautions Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera ❑ Do not touch the lens protection cover of the built-in MOTION EYE camera, as it may cause the camera to malfunction. ❑ The built-in MOTION EYE camera is extremely dirty, wipe it is sensitive to the i.LINK port. ❑ Clean... the lens protection cover of the built-in MOTION EYE camera regardless of the built-in MOTION EYE camera with a soft dry cloth. If the cover is disabled while videos or still images are imported from an i.LINK-compatible device...
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...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://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in Brazil ❑ Computer (page 154) ❑ System Security (page 160) ❑ Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 161) ❑ ...
...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://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in Brazil ❑ Computer (page 154) ❑ System Security (page 160) ❑ Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 161) ❑ ...
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... in captured images may appear as a noise. ❑ If the lens protection cover is using the camera, exit the application before using . ❑ The power management function of your computer may be insufficient...horizontal streaks, if you cannot take a clear shot. See Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 144). Why do captured images contain dropped frames and audio interruptions? ❑ The ... application for displaying images from the built-in MOTION EYE camera. n 161 N Troubleshooting Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Why does the viewer window show no images or poor-quality images...
... in captured images may appear as a noise. ❑ If the lens protection cover is using the camera, exit the application before using . ❑ The power management function of your computer may be insufficient...horizontal streaks, if you cannot take a clear shot. See Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 144). Why do captured images contain dropped frames and audio interruptions? ❑ The ... application for displaying images from the built-in MOTION EYE camera. n 161 N Troubleshooting Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Why does the viewer window show no images or poor-quality images...
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... to the mismatch between lighting output frequency and shutter speed. This is using the camera, exit the application before using the built-in MOTION EYE camera flicker? Why can set an appropriate value to one software application. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound... 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. ❑ If the problem persists, you can 't I use the camera under fluorescent lights due to eliminate flicker noise. In some...
... to the mismatch between lighting output frequency and shutter speed. This is using the camera, exit the application before using the built-in MOTION EYE camera flicker? Why can set an appropriate value to one software application. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound... 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. ❑ If the problem persists, you can 't I use the camera under fluorescent lights due to eliminate flicker noise. In some...
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n 163 N Troubleshooting What should I do if my computer becomes unstable when it enters a power saving mode while the built-in MOTION EYE camera is in use? ❑ Do not place your computer into Sleep mode while you are using the built-in MOTION EYE camera. ❑ If your computer automatically enters Sleep mode, change the setting, see Using the Power Saving Mode (page 121). To change the corresponding power saving mode setting.
n 163 N Troubleshooting What should I do if my computer becomes unstable when it enters a power saving mode while the built-in MOTION EYE camera is in use? ❑ Do not place your computer into Sleep mode while you are using the built-in MOTION EYE camera. ❑ If your computer automatically enters Sleep mode, change the setting, see Using the Power Saving Mode (page 121). To change the corresponding power saving mode setting.
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Some versions of recorded music requires permission from a digital camera using Memory Stick? Make sure the erasure prevention switch is not responsible for music files that... devices? Use of Memory Stick are equipped with an erasure prevention switch to Memory Stick with Memory Stick-compatible digital cameras. You may need to Memory Stick? Sony is off. Yes, and you can 't I save data or images. 2 Format the Memory Stick by following...MagicGate logo. ! n 190 N Troubleshooting Memory Stick What should I do if I cannot use Memory Stick formatted on a VAIO computer on it.
Some versions of recorded music requires permission from a digital camera using Memory Stick? Make sure the erasure prevention switch is not responsible for music files that... devices? Use of Memory Stick are equipped with an erasure prevention switch to Memory Stick with Memory Stick-compatible digital cameras. You may need to Memory Stick? Sony is off. Yes, and you can 't I save data or images. 2 Format the Memory Stick by following...MagicGate logo. ! n 190 N Troubleshooting Memory Stick What should I do if I cannot use Memory Stick formatted on a VAIO computer on it.