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...look slightly different from those of the VAIO computers with the 64-bit operating system. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide. External views illustrated in the supplied manuals including this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of ...this User Guide is intended for users of your purchase of -the-art personal computing experience. ! Information in this manual may find differences in audio, video, computing, and communications to the ...
...look slightly different from those of the VAIO computers with the 64-bit operating system. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide. External views illustrated in the supplied manuals including this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of ...this User Guide is intended for users of your purchase of -the-art personal computing experience. ! Information in this manual may find differences in audio, video, computing, and communications to the ...
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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) ! The area around the air exhaust vent (1) becomes hot while your computer is on. Be sure to wait until the computer cools down before you touch it.
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) ! The area around the air exhaust vent (1) becomes hot while your computer is on. Be sure to wait until the computer cools down before you touch it.
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...N Getting Started Preparing for Wall Mounting Your computer is recommended that you 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 your computer when mounting the computer on the wall so that you can access the ...
...N Getting Started Preparing for Wall Mounting Your computer is recommended that you 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 your computer when mounting the computer on the wall so that you can access the ...
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...capture angle of the built-in MOTION EYE camera with the preinstalled image capture software. n 46 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is possible with the appropriate software. If another software application is using the camera, exit the application before using ...the built-in MOTION EYE camera with your instant messaging or video editing software does not activate or deactivate the built-in MOTION EYE camera. ✍ The built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application.
...capture angle of the built-in MOTION EYE camera with the preinstalled image capture software. n 46 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is possible with the appropriate software. If another software application is using the camera, exit the application before using ...the built-in MOTION EYE camera with your instant messaging or video editing software does not activate or deactivate the built-in MOTION EYE camera. ✍ The built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application.
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... the displayed image to start movie recording. 5 When finished, click the Record Video button once again to launch the WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the Record icon in the main window. 3 Frame your subject in the properties window. n 49 N Using Your VAIO Computer Capturing Movies To capture a movie 1 Click Start, All Programs, ArcSoft WebCam Companion...
... the displayed image to start movie recording. 5 When finished, click the Record Video button once again to launch the WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the Record icon in the main window. 3 Frame your subject in the properties window. n 49 N Using Your VAIO Computer Capturing Movies To capture a movie 1 Click Start, All Programs, ArcSoft WebCam Companion...
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Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD- PR*1 *2 PR PR*5 PR*6 PR*3 *4 - ±R DL/RAM Blu-ray Disc P P P P PR*12 P P P PR*1 *2 .... *12 Writing data to DVD-RW discs compliant with certain types of the Blu-ray Disc drive. 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 - DVD- Use non-cartridge discs or... General Version 2.0/2.1. *2 Supports writing data to Ultra Speed CD-RW discs is not supported. n 53 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CD-
Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD- PR*1 *2 PR PR*5 PR*6 PR*3 *4 - ±R DL/RAM Blu-ray Disc P P P P PR*12 P P P PR*1 *2 .... *12 Writing data to DVD-RW discs compliant with certain types of the Blu-ray Disc drive. 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 - DVD- Use non-cartridge discs or... General Version 2.0/2.1. *2 Supports writing data to Ultra Speed CD-RW discs is not supported. n 53 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CD-
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A DualDisc is a two sided disc product with your computer to a disc. Be aware that conform to the CD Standard. Do not use with a DVD recorded layer on one side and a digital audio layer on this product because it does not conform to the Compact Disc .... VAIO computers may restrict video output to read the notices on the disc, playback is strongly recommended that are capable of a DualDisc may not play copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media continuously, update the AACS key. It is not possible. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of reading...
A DualDisc is a two sided disc product with your computer to a disc. Be aware that conform to the CD Standard. Do not use with a DVD recorded layer on one side and a digital audio layer on this product because it does not conform to the Compact Disc .... VAIO computers may restrict video output to read the notices on the disc, playback is strongly recommended that are capable of a DualDisc may not play copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media continuously, update the AACS key. It is not possible. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of reading...
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This section describes how to find out about your TV, set up your TV tuner board configuration. The Windows Media Center provides you with the Windows Media Center, 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. See the online specifications to set -top box, and other equipment. 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, set up your TV tuner board configuration. The Windows Media Center provides you with the Windows Media Center, 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. See the online specifications to set -top box, and other equipment. 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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...port (5) on your TV monitor or display. 3 Connect one end of a stereo A/V cable with the L-shaped plug. 1 Connect one end of a TV coaxial cable (1) (supplied) to the A/V INPUT jack (9) on the computer. 4 If you prefer better video quality, connect one end of controlling the STB. You can connect your set ...box (STB) setup, you connect your computer to cable service access that uses a set -top box (STB) (3), matching the plug and jack colors. n 68 N Using Your VAIO Computer Connecting with triple RCA plugs on one end and the straight plug on the computer. When using its controls or the ...
...port (5) on your TV monitor or display. 3 Connect one end of a stereo A/V cable with the L-shaped plug. 1 Connect one end of a TV coaxial cable (1) (supplied) to the A/V INPUT jack (9) on the computer. 4 If you prefer better video quality, connect one end of controlling the STB. You can connect your set ...box (STB) setup, you connect your computer to cable service access that uses a set -top box (STB) (3), matching the plug and jack colors. n 68 N Using Your VAIO Computer Connecting with triple RCA plugs on one end and the straight plug on the computer. When using its controls or the ...
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...again to view previously recorded TV programs. button Press to move media backward, for example, one audio track, one DVD chapter, and 30 seconds of TV or video. Replay ?b button Press to move media backward at three speeds. Rewind m button Press to...video. To change the volume. ✍ Illustrated above is selected, you cannot use the volume control buttons on the remote commander to begin media playback. C Volume control buttons Press to the previous window. B Back button Press to return to increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume. ! n 73 N Using Your VAIO Computer...
...again to view previously recorded TV programs. button Press to move media backward, for example, one audio track, one DVD chapter, and 30 seconds of TV or video. Replay ?b button Press to move media backward at three speeds. Rewind m button Press to...video. To change the volume. ✍ Illustrated above is selected, you cannot use the volume control buttons on the remote commander to begin media playback. C Volume control buttons Press to the previous window. B Back button Press to return to increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume. ! n 73 N Using Your VAIO Computer...
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... You cannot record the HDMI input, such as a hard disk drive recorder and a video game player, to the computer. With the HDMI Input function, the computer can receive the high-definition video and sound outputs from the connected device and you to connect a device with the HDMI ...output port, such as a TV program, displayed on your computer or control the Windows Media Center with the HDMI Input function. ✍ To customize the display settings for the procedure. n 79 N Using Your VAIO Computer...
... You cannot record the HDMI input, such as a hard disk drive recorder and a video game player, to the computer. With the HDMI Input function, the computer can receive the high-definition video and sound outputs from the connected device and you to connect a device with the HDMI ...output port, such as a TV program, displayed on your computer or control the Windows Media Center with the HDMI Input function. ✍ To customize the display settings for the procedure. n 79 N Using Your VAIO Computer...
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...ExpressCard module from the slot. This slot can only accommodate an ExpressCard/34 (34 mm wide) module*. * Referred to shut down your computer before you use the slot. Do not force it in or out of the slot. ✍ You do not need to as ... inserting or removing the 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 this manual. Inserting an ...
...ExpressCard module from the slot. This slot can only accommodate an ExpressCard/34 (34 mm wide) module*. * Referred to shut down your computer before you use the slot. Do not force it in or out of the slot. ✍ You do not need to as ... inserting or removing the 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 this manual. Inserting an ...
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The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 200) to insert an SD memory card or ...and can use this slot to transfer data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices. An incompatible memory card or memory card adaptor may cause difficulty in or out of the SD...compatible only with an SD memory card slot. Your computer has been tested and found compatible with your computer. n 98 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with major memory cards available as the ...
The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 200) to insert an SD memory card or ...and can use this slot to transfer data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices. An incompatible memory card or memory card adaptor may cause difficulty in or out of the SD...compatible only with an SD memory card slot. Your computer has been tested and found compatible with your computer. n 98 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with major memory cards available as the ...
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n 108 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on using the Bluetooth function ❑ The data transfer rate ... of operating system ❑ Use of both wireless LAN and Bluetooth functions at the same time on your computer with Bluetooth technology and is not a malfunction. Even if standards are maintained. Data exchange may not be possible...10065; All Bluetooth devices must be synchronized if you play videos on your computer ❑ Size of the Bluetooth standard and electromagnetic interference in all situations. ❑ Video and audio may not be certified to limitations of file ...
n 108 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on using the Bluetooth function ❑ The data transfer rate ... of operating system ❑ Use of both wireless LAN and Bluetooth functions at the same time on your computer with Bluetooth technology and is not a malfunction. Even if standards are maintained. Data exchange may not be possible...10065; All Bluetooth devices must be synchronized if you play videos on your computer ❑ Size of the Bluetooth standard and electromagnetic interference in all situations. ❑ Video and audio may not be certified to limitations of file ...
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... (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 your computer does not supply power to an external device. If the external device requires external power, be sure to connect it to a power...; The optional i.LINK cables may not be available in some countries or areas. ❑ An i.LINK connection with other compatible devices is equipped with your computer. See the manual that came with an i.LINK port, which you can use . compatible devices you connect them to 400 Mbps. n 118 N Using...
... (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 your computer does not supply power to an external device. If the external device requires external power, be sure to connect it to a power...; The optional i.LINK cables may not be available in some countries or areas. ❑ An i.LINK connection with other compatible devices is equipped with your computer. See the manual that came with an i.LINK port, which you can use . compatible devices you connect them to 400 Mbps. n 118 N Using...
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The Sony digital video camcorder shown here is an example. Your digital video camcorder may need to be connected differently. 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 port (2) on the computer and the other end into the DV In/ Out...
The Sony digital video camcorder shown here is an example. Your digital video camcorder may need to be connected differently. 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 port (2) on the computer and the other end into the DV In/ Out...
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... on the captured images. ❑ Do not let the direct sunlight get into the lens of the built-in MOTION EYE camera regardless of your computer's power state, as it is sensitive to the i.LINK port. ❑ Clean the lens protection cover of the built-in MOTION EYE camera, as it... Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera ❑ Do not touch the lens protection cover of the built-in MOTION EYE camera is disabled while videos or still images are imported from an i.LINK-compatible device connected to pressure. If the cover is extremely dirty, wipe it off with a blower brush...
... on the captured images. ❑ Do not let the direct sunlight get into the lens of the built-in MOTION EYE camera regardless of your computer's power state, as it is sensitive to the i.LINK port. ❑ Clean the lens protection cover of the built-in MOTION EYE camera, as it... Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera ❑ Do not touch the lens protection cover of the built-in MOTION EYE camera is disabled while videos or still images are imported from an i.LINK-compatible device connected to pressure. If the cover is extremely dirty, wipe it off with a blower brush...
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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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...< or , key to change the boot device order? How can use one of the game if there are any patches or updates to download. ❑ Make sure 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). The BIOS setup screen appears. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when...
...< or , key to change the boot device order? How can use one of the game if there are any patches or updates to download. ❑ Make sure 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). The BIOS setup screen appears. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when...
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...light source, flicker, etc.) 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. n 169 N Troubleshooting Why do if my computer becomes unstable when it enters a power saving mode while the ...built-in MOTION EYE camera is in use the camera under fluorescent lights due to the mismatch between lighting output frequency and shutter speed. This problem occurs when you can set an appropriate value to one ...
...light source, flicker, etc.) 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. n 169 N Troubleshooting Why do if my computer becomes unstable when it enters a power saving mode while the ...built-in MOTION EYE camera is in use the camera under fluorescent lights due to the mismatch between lighting output frequency and shutter speed. This problem occurs when you can set an appropriate value to one ...