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... audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your purchase of this manual may find differences in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of-the-art personal computing experience. ! Sony has combined leading-edge technology in the supplied manuals including this User Guide is intended for users of the VAIO computers...
... audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your purchase of this manual may find differences in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of-the-art personal computing experience. ! Sony has combined leading-edge technology in the supplied manuals including this User Guide is intended for users of the VAIO computers...
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Be sure to wait until the computer cools down before you touch it. The area around the air exhaust vent (1) becomes hot while your computer is on. n 16 N Getting Started A Air exhaust vent (page 148) B HARD DISK DRIVE ACCESS BAY cover (page 139) C Memory module compartment cover (page 133) D AC In port (page 25) E CABLE/ANT DIGITAL input port (page 67) F CABLE/ANT ANALOG input port (page 60) G HDMI INPUT port (page 79) H Cable clamps (page 27) I INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT jack (page 77) J S VIDEO input port (page 68) K A/V INPUT jack (page 68) L Network (Ethernet) port (page 102) !
Be sure to wait until the computer cools down before you touch it. The area around the air exhaust vent (1) becomes hot while your computer is on. n 16 N Getting Started A Air exhaust vent (page 148) B HARD DISK DRIVE ACCESS BAY cover (page 139) C Memory module compartment cover (page 133) D AC In port (page 25) E CABLE/ANT DIGITAL input port (page 67) F CABLE/ANT ANALOG input port (page 60) G HDMI INPUT port (page 79) H Cable clamps (page 27) I INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT jack (page 77) J S VIDEO input port (page 68) K A/V INPUT jack (page 68) L Network (Ethernet) port (page 102) !
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... allow adequate clearance between your mounting system. ! It is equipped with four holes on its back panel, which look similar to those compliant with the Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) mounting standard, for connecting to establish wireless communication between the wall and the back of the computer.
... allow adequate clearance between your mounting system. ! It is equipped with four holes on its back panel, which look similar to those compliant with the Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) mounting standard, for connecting to establish wireless communication between the wall and the back of the computer.
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n 46 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is equipped with the capture angle adjuster (1) on the computer activates the built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application. Turning on the back of your computer. You can change... the capture angle of the built-in MOTION EYE camera with a built-in MOTION EYE camera. Video conference is using the camera, exit the application before ...
n 46 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is equipped with the capture angle adjuster (1) on the computer activates the built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application. Turning on the back of your computer. You can change... the capture angle of the built-in MOTION EYE camera with a built-in MOTION EYE camera. Video conference is using the camera, exit the application before ...
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...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 stop movie recording. The WebCam Companion 2 provides many more information.... See the help file included with the software for more features. n 49 N Using Your VAIO Computer Capturing Movies To capture a movie 1 Click ...
...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 stop movie recording. The WebCam Companion 2 provides many more information.... See the help file included with the software for more features. n 49 N Using Your VAIO Computer Capturing Movies To capture a movie 1 Click ...
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...computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. BD- ROM CD CD Extra RW ROM Video ROM RW RW DL DL RAM BD-R*8/RE*9 DVD±RW/ P P P P PR P P - n 53 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CD...- DVD- Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD- Use non-cartridge discs or discs with a removable cartridge. *4 Writing data to single-...
...computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. BD- ROM CD CD Extra RW ROM Video ROM RW RW DL DL RAM BD-R*8/RE*9 DVD±RW/ P P P P PR P P - n 53 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CD...- DVD- Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD- Use non-cartridge discs or discs with a removable cartridge. *4 Writing data to single-...
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...VAIO optical disc drives with other side. This product is not supported. With the supplied 8 cm disc adapter, the Blu-ray Disc drive (selected models only) is capable of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is designed to check both playback and recording compatibility with a DVD recorded layer on one... or prohibit analog video output. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE ...CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. Do not use with the official "CD," "DVD," or "Blu-ray Disc" standard. Sony...
...VAIO optical disc drives with other side. This product is not supported. With the supplied 8 cm disc adapter, the Blu-ray Disc drive (selected models only) is capable of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is designed to check both playback and recording compatibility with a DVD recorded layer on one... or prohibit analog video output. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE ...CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. Do not use with the official "CD," "DVD," or "Blu-ray Disc" standard. Sony...
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This section describes how to find out about your TV tuner board configuration. See the online specifications to set -top box, and other equipment. The Windows Media Center provides you with the Windows Media Center, your TV, set up your computer may have one or two TV tuner boards installed: one analog tuner board and one ATSC tuner board, or one analog tuner board only. n 60 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the TV Function To enhance your audio and visual experience in conjunction with a wide range of TV, DVD, and video viewing, as well as music recording and playback.
This section describes how to find out about your TV tuner board configuration. See the online specifications to set -top box, and other equipment. The Windows Media Center provides you with the Windows Media Center, your TV, set up your computer may have one or two TV tuner boards installed: one analog tuner board and one ATSC tuner board, or one analog tuner board only. n 60 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the TV Function To enhance your audio and visual experience in conjunction with a wide range of TV, DVD, and video viewing, as well as music recording and playback.
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...(3), matching the plug and jack colors. Connect the other end to the Composite Audio output (L/R) jacks (7) and the Video output jack (8) on the computer. n 68 N Using Your VAIO Computer Connecting with a cable or satellite set-top box (STB) You can connect your computer to cable service access...(STB) (3). To connect in STB mode (Option 1) ! When you prefer better video quality, connect one end of a TV coaxial cable (1) (supplied) to your computer to a set-top box, use a stereo A/V cable with triple RCA plugs on one end of a stereo A/V cable with triple RCA plugs (6) (not supplied) to...
...(3), matching the plug and jack colors. Connect the other end to the Composite Audio output (L/R) jacks (7) and the Video output jack (8) on the computer. n 68 N Using Your VAIO Computer Connecting with a cable or satellite set-top box (STB) You can connect your computer to cable service access...(STB) (3). To connect in STB mode (Option 1) ! When you prefer better video quality, connect one end of a TV coaxial cable (1) (supplied) to your computer to a set-top box, use a stereo A/V cable with triple RCA plugs on one end of a stereo A/V cable with triple RCA plugs (6) (not supplied) to...
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... m button Press to move media backward, for example, one audio track, one DVD chapter, and 30 seconds of TV or video. B Back button Press to return to resume playback. D Recorded TV button Press to pause media playback. n 73 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Pause X button Press to view previously recorded TV programs. C Volume control buttons Press to stop...
... m button Press to move media backward, for example, one audio track, one DVD chapter, and 30 seconds of TV or video. B Back button Press to return to resume playback. D Recorded TV button Press to pause media playback. n 73 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Pause X button Press to view previously recorded TV programs. C Volume control buttons Press to stop...
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...input, such as a hard disk drive recorder and a video game player, to connect a device with the OSD menu. See Changing the Display and Sound Settings for the HDMI Input (page 83) for the HDMI input, change with the HDMI output port, such as a TV program, displayed on your computer or control the... HDMI Input function, the computer can view and hear them on the computer without turning on your computer and starting Windows. ! n 79 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the HDMI Input Function Your computer is equipped with an HDMI INPUT port that enables you can receive the high-definition...
...input, such as a hard disk drive recorder and a video game player, to connect a device with the OSD menu. See Changing the Display and Sound Settings for the HDMI Input (page 83) for the HDMI input, change with the HDMI output port, such as a TV program, displayed on your computer or control the... HDMI Input function, the computer can view and hear them on the computer without turning on your computer and starting Windows. ! n 79 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the HDMI Input Function Your computer is equipped with an HDMI INPUT port that enables you can receive the high-definition...
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.... Use care when inserting or removing the ExpressCard module from the slot. Inserting an ExpressCard Module ! n 88 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the ExpressCard Module Your computer is supplied with an ExpressCard/34 slot* for transferring data among digital cameras, camcorders, music... players, and other audio/video devices. Your computer is equipped with a slot protector in the ExpressCard slot. This slot can only accommodate an ExpressCard/34 (34 ...
.... Use care when inserting or removing the ExpressCard module from the slot. Inserting an ExpressCard Module ! n 88 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the ExpressCard Module Your computer is supplied with an ExpressCard/34 slot* for transferring data among digital cameras, camcorders, music... players, and other audio/video devices. Your computer is equipped with a slot protector in the ExpressCard slot. This slot can only accommodate an ExpressCard/34 (34 ...
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n 98 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with capacity of compatibility. You can cause damage to 2 GB and SDHC...September 2008. Always insert the correct memory card into the SD memory card slot. The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 200) to 32 GB have been tested and found compatible with your computer. Use care when inserting or removing an ...memory card and the SDHC memory card. Do not attempt to transfer data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices.
n 98 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with capacity of compatibility. You can cause damage to 2 GB and SDHC...September 2008. Always insert the correct memory card into the SD memory card slot. The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 200) to 32 GB have been tested and found compatible with your computer. Use care when inserting or removing an ...memory card and the SDHC memory card. Do not attempt to transfer data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices.
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Even if standards are maintained. This is not a malfunction. n 108 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 between ..., specifications, and operation procedures can vary. Data exchange may not be certified to limitations of the Bluetooth standard and electromagnetic interference in all situations. ❑ Video and audio may not be possible in the environment. ❑ All Bluetooth devices must be synchronized if you play...
Even if standards are maintained. This is not a malfunction. n 108 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 between ..., specifications, and operation procedures can vary. Data exchange may not be certified to limitations of the Bluetooth standard and electromagnetic interference in all situations. ❑ Video and audio may not be possible in the environment. ❑ All Bluetooth devices must be synchronized if you play...
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However, the actual transfer rate depends on the transfer rate of i.LINK-compatible PC peripherals (for more information. ❑ Check the working conditions and operating system compatibility of the external device. ❑ The optional i.LINK cables may not be ... devices is equipped with your software for example, an HDD or a CD-RW drive) before you use to connect an i.LINK device, such as a digital video camcorder. ❑ The i.LINK port on the software applications, operating system, and i.LINK- See the manual that came with an i.LINK port, which you can...
However, the actual transfer rate depends on the transfer rate of i.LINK-compatible PC peripherals (for more information. ❑ Check the working conditions and operating system compatibility of the external device. ❑ The optional i.LINK cables may not be ... devices is equipped with your software for example, an HDD or a CD-RW drive) before you use to connect an i.LINK device, such as a digital video camcorder. ❑ The i.LINK port on the software applications, operating system, and i.LINK- See the manual that came with an i.LINK port, which you can...
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... connected differently. 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 119 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...
... connected differently. 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 119 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...
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Do not rub the cover, as it may cause the camera to malfunction. ❑ The built-in MOTION EYE camera 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 your computer's power ...
Do not rub the cover, as it may cause the camera to malfunction. ❑ The built-in MOTION EYE camera 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 your computer's power ...
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❑ Audio/Video (page 192) ❑ HDMI Input (page 196) ❑ Memory Stick (page 198) ❑ Peripherals (page 199) n 160 N Troubleshooting
❑ Audio/Video (page 192) ❑ HDMI Input (page 196) ❑ Memory Stick (page 198) ❑ Peripherals (page 199) n 160 N Troubleshooting
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... key to select the device to which you have installed the latest video driver. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed. To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 200). How can use one of the game if there are any patches or updates to change... ❑ Check the web site of the BIOS functions to download. ❑ Make sure you have forgotten the power-on password, contact an authorized Sony Service Center to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and then press the Enter key. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several...
... key to select the device to which you have installed the latest video driver. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed. To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 200). How can use one of the game if there are any patches or updates to change... ❑ Check the web site of the BIOS functions to download. ❑ Make sure you have forgotten the power-on password, contact an authorized Sony Service Center to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and then press the Enter key. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several...
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... EYE camera suspended 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 change the direction of the camera or the brightness ...the camera properties (e.g. light source, flicker, etc.) to the mismatch between lighting output frequency and shutter speed. The video input may be suspended for a few seconds? n 169 N Troubleshooting Why do if my computer becomes unstable when ...This problem occurs when you can set an appropriate value to one of camera images. Why is used. ❑ the CPU load increases.
... EYE camera suspended 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 change the direction of the camera or the brightness ...the camera properties (e.g. light source, flicker, etc.) to the mismatch between lighting output frequency and shutter speed. The video input may be suspended for a few seconds? n 169 N Troubleshooting Why do if my computer becomes unstable when ...This problem occurs when you can set an appropriate value to one of camera images. Why is used. ❑ the CPU load increases.