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...® Windows Vista® 32-bit operating system. Information in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on-screen User Guide. You may look slightly different from those of your computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in the supplied manuals including this User Guide ...is intended for users of the VAIO computers with the 64-bit operating system. n6 N Before Use Before Use...
...® Windows Vista® 32-bit operating system. Information in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on-screen User Guide. You may look slightly different from those of your computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in the supplied manuals including this User Guide ...is intended for users of the VAIO computers with the 64-bit operating system. n6 N Before Use Before Use...
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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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... the ports and buttons on the wall. 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 Wall Mounting Your computer is recommended that you allow adequate clearance between your computer and the wireless mouse...
... the ports and buttons on the wall. 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 Wall Mounting Your computer is recommended that you allow adequate clearance between your computer and the wireless mouse...
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...the camera, exit the application before using the built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application. Launching or exiting your instant messaging or video editing software does not activate or deactivate the built-in MOTION EYE camera. ✍ The built-in ... back of the built-in MOTION EYE camera. You can change the capture angle of your desired application. Video conference is equipped with a built-in MOTION EYE camera. n 46 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is possible with the appropriate software.
...the camera, exit the application before using the built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application. Launching or exiting your instant messaging or video editing software does not activate or deactivate the built-in MOTION EYE camera. ✍ The built-in ... back of the built-in MOTION EYE camera. You can change the capture angle of your desired application. Video conference is equipped with a built-in MOTION EYE camera. n 46 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is possible with the appropriate software.
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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 launch the WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the Record icon in the main... window. 3 Frame your subject in the properties window. The WebCam Companion 2 provides many more information. n 49 N Using Your VAIO Computer Capturing Movies To capture a ...
... 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 launch the WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the Record icon in the main... window. 3 Frame your subject in the properties window. The WebCam Companion 2 provides many more information. n 49 N Using Your VAIO Computer Capturing Movies To capture a ...
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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- DVD- 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-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DVD-R DVD- DVD-RAM Version 2.2/12X-SPEED DVD...
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- DVD- 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-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DVD-R DVD- DVD-RAM Version 2.2/12X-SPEED DVD...
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...the notices on packaged media recorded in AVC or VC1 format at high bit rates. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing...video output to a disc. Some contents may not support movie playback on the disc package carefully to malfunction. n 54 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! A DualDisc is not supported. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC... or writing data to standard definition or prohibit analog video output. Do not use with a DVD recorded layer on one side and a digital audio layer on this product ...
...the notices on packaged media recorded in AVC or VC1 format at high bit rates. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing...video output to a disc. Some contents may not support movie playback on the disc package carefully to malfunction. n 54 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! A DualDisc is not supported. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC... or writing data to standard definition or prohibit analog video output. Do not use with a DVD recorded layer on one side and a digital audio layer on this product ...
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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. 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-top box, and other equipment. See the online specifications to 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. 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-top box, and other equipment. See the online specifications to set up your TV tuner board configuration.
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... straight plug on the other end to the VHF/UHF input port (5) on your TV monitor or display. 3 Connect one end of an S Video cable (10) (not supplied) to the A/V INPUT jack (9) on the computer. 4 If you can change TV channels. When you connect your computer to a set-top box, use a universal... the set-top box (STB) (3). n 68 N Using Your VAIO Computer Connecting with a cable or satellite set-top box (STB) You can connect your computer to the S VIDEO input port (12) on the computer. Connect the other end to the S Video output port (11) on the back panel of controlling the STB....
... straight plug on the other end to the VHF/UHF input port (5) on your TV monitor or display. 3 Connect one end of an S Video cable (10) (not supplied) to the A/V INPUT jack (9) on the computer. 4 If you can change TV channels. When you connect your computer to a set-top box, use a universal... the set-top box (STB) (3). n 68 N Using Your VAIO Computer Connecting with a cable or satellite set-top box (STB) You can connect your computer to the S VIDEO input port (12) on the computer. Connect the other end to the S Video output port (11) on the back panel of controlling the STB....
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... button Press to return to pause media playback. Skip B? n 73 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Pause X button Press to the previous window. Replay ?b button Press to move media forward, for example, one audio track, one DVD chapter, and 30 seconds of TV or video. When the HDMI input is the English remote commander as an example...
... button Press to return to pause media playback. Skip B? n 73 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Pause X button Press to the previous window. Replay ?b button Press to move media forward, for example, one audio track, one DVD chapter, and 30 seconds of TV or video. When the HDMI input is the English remote commander as an example...
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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. ✍ ..., such as a hard disk drive recorder and a video game player, to the computer. See Changing the Display and Sound Settings for the HDMI Input (page 83) for the HDMI input, change with the OSD menu. n 79 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the HDMI Input Function Your computer is equipped...
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. ✍ ..., such as a hard disk drive recorder and a video game player, to the computer. See Changing the Display and Sound Settings for the HDMI Input (page 83) for the HDMI input, change with the OSD menu. n 79 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the HDMI Input Function Your computer is equipped...
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... the ExpressCard slot and the ExpressCard module in this manual. Use care when inserting or removing the ExpressCard module from the slot. 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...
... the ExpressCard slot and the ExpressCard module in this manual. Use care when inserting or removing the ExpressCard module from the slot. 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...
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... cards with capacity of up 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 up to 2...Use the SD Memory Card The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 200) to insert an SD memory card or SD memory card adaptor of September 2008. ...n 98 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with an SD memory card slot. ...
... cards with capacity of up 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 up to 2...Use the SD Memory Card The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 200) to insert an SD memory card or SD memory card adaptor of September 2008. ...n 98 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with an SD memory card slot. ...
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...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 videos on your computer with Bluetooth technology and is a frequent occurrence with ...audio output from a connected Bluetooth device. This is not a malfunction. n 108 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on using the Bluetooth function ❑ ...
...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 videos on your computer with Bluetooth technology and is a frequent occurrence with ...audio output from a connected Bluetooth device. This is not a malfunction. n 108 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on using the Bluetooth function ❑ ...
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compatible devices you can use . However, the actual transfer rate depends on the transfer rate of i.LINK-compatible PC peripherals (for example, an HDD or a CD-RW drive) before you connect them to your computer does not supply power to an external device. n 118 N ... rates up to 400 Mbps. See the manual that came with an i.LINK port, which you use to connect an i.LINK device, such as a digital video camcorder. ❑ The i.LINK port on your computer. If the external device requires external power, be available depending on the software applications, operating system, and...
compatible devices you can use . However, the actual transfer rate depends on the transfer rate of i.LINK-compatible PC peripherals (for example, an HDD or a CD-RW drive) before you connect them to your computer does not supply power to an external device. n 118 N ... rates up to 400 Mbps. See the manual that came with an i.LINK port, which you use to connect an i.LINK device, such as a digital video camcorder. ❑ The i.LINK port on your computer. If the external device requires external power, be available depending on the software applications, operating system, and...
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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 port (3) on a Memory Stick when using an i.LINK connection. The Sony digital video camcorder shown here is an...
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 port (3) on a Memory Stick when using an i.LINK connection. The Sony digital video camcorder shown here is an...
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... lens protection cover of the built-in MOTION EYE camera, as it off with a blower brush or a soft brush. If the cover is disabled while videos or still images are imported from an i.LINK-compatible device connected to pressure. Do not rub the cover, as it may cause scratches on the...
... lens protection cover of the built-in MOTION EYE camera, as it off with a blower brush or a soft brush. If the cover is disabled while videos or still images are imported from an i.LINK-compatible device connected to pressure. Do not rub the cover, as it may cause scratches on the...
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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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.... 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 download. ❑ Make sure you have installed the latest video driver. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed. If ...not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears...
.... 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 download. ❑ Make sure you have installed the latest video driver. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed. If ...not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears...
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In some software applications, you can set an appropriate value to one of camera images. light source, flicker, etc.) to the mismatch between lighting ...the images captured by the built-in MOTION EYE camera flicker? This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. The video input may be suspended for a few seconds if: ❑ a shortcut key with the Fn key is used. ❑...; the CPU load increases. Why is the video input from the built-in MOTION EYE camera suspended for a few seconds? To change the setting, see Using the ...
In some software applications, you can set an appropriate value to one of camera images. light source, flicker, etc.) to the mismatch between lighting ...the images captured by the built-in MOTION EYE camera flicker? This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. The video input may be suspended for a few seconds if: ❑ a shortcut key with the Fn key is used. ❑...; the CPU load increases. Why is the video input from the built-in MOTION EYE camera suspended for a few seconds? To change the setting, see Using the ...