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n4 N Precautions ...127 On Handling the LCD Screen ...128 On Using the Power Source ...129 On Handling Your Computer...130 On Handling Floppy Disks ...132 On Handling Discs ...133 On Using Headphones...133 On Handling Memory Stick Media...134 On Handling the Hard Disk ...135 Troubleshooting ...136 Computer ...137 System Security ...143 Internet ...145 CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Discs...147 Display ...152 Printing ...153 Microphone ...154 Mouse ...155 Speakers ...157 Keyboard...159 Floppy Disks ...160 Audio/Video...161 Memory Stick Media ...162 Peripherals ...163
n4 N Precautions ...127 On Handling the LCD Screen ...128 On Using the Power Source ...129 On Handling Your Computer...130 On Handling Floppy Disks ...132 On Handling Discs ...133 On Using Headphones...133 On Handling Memory Stick Media...134 On Handling the Hard Disk ...135 Troubleshooting ...136 Computer ...137 System Security ...143 Internet ...145 CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Discs...147 Display ...152 Printing ...153 Microphone ...154 Mouse ...155 Speakers ...157 Keyboard...159 Floppy Disks ...160 Audio/Video...161 Memory Stick Media ...162 Peripherals ...163
User Guide
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... view a wide variety of copyright protection. If your computer has a non-compliant display connected, you need to connect an HDCP-compliant display to your computer to view the copyright protected contents. Note that you will not be able to play or view any copyright protected contents, including Blu-ray movie contents. n 18 N Getting Started !
... view a wide variety of copyright protection. If your computer has a non-compliant display connected, you need to connect an HDCP-compliant display to your computer to view the copyright protected contents. Note that you will not be able to play or view any copyright protected contents, including Blu-ray movie contents. n 18 N Getting Started !
User Guide
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... DVD+RW CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R DL (Double Layer), DVD-R DL (Dual Layer), DVD+RW, and DVD-RAM n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Discs Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray discs, depending on your model.
... DVD+RW CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R DL (Double Layer), DVD-R DL (Dual Layer), DVD+RW, and DVD-RAM n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Discs Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray discs, depending on your model.
User Guide
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..., BD-ROM*1, BD-R*2, and BD-RE*3 *1 BD-ROM stands for Blu-ray Disc-Read Only Memory in version 1.1 format. *2 BD-R stands for Blu-ray Disc-Recordable in version 1.1 format. *3 BD-RE stands for use with a VAIO computer, be aware that conform to check both playback and recording compatibility with the...standard specifications (CD Standard). Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of discs now available, when buying pre-recorded or blank discs for Blu-ray Disc-Rewritable in relation to DVD drives). USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE ...
..., BD-ROM*1, BD-R*2, and BD-RE*3 *1 BD-ROM stands for Blu-ray Disc-Read Only Memory in version 1.1 format. *2 BD-R stands for Blu-ray Disc-Recordable in version 1.1 format. *3 BD-RE stands for use with a VAIO computer, be aware that conform to check both playback and recording compatibility with the...standard specifications (CD Standard). Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of discs now available, when buying pre-recorded or blank discs for Blu-ray Disc-Rewritable in relation to DVD drives). USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE ...
User Guide
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...+R DL (Double Layer) discs is not possible. Supports 8cm disc reading, but does not support 8cm disc writing. The Blu-ray drive on your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. Requires compatible high-definition display for Movies and BD-ROM contents. If the region ...capacity of the disc do not match, playback is available only on discs supporting DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) recording. VAIO computers may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray disc playback. Use non-cartridge discs or discs with other optical media devices, circumstances may not support movie playback on ...
...+R DL (Double Layer) discs is not possible. Supports 8cm disc reading, but does not support 8cm disc writing. The Blu-ray drive on your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. Requires compatible high-definition display for Movies and BD-ROM contents. If the region ...capacity of the disc do not match, playback is available only on discs supporting DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) recording. VAIO computers may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray disc playback. Use non-cartridge discs or discs with other optical media devices, circumstances may not support movie playback on ...
User Guide
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... writing data to find the type of your system's hardware configuration. A new window appears with Removable Storage. n 45 N Using Your VAIO Computer Copying Files to CDs See the online Specifications to find about the supported disc media. If the CD Drive window appears, click Take no action ... OK. 2 Right-click Start and then click Explore. 3 In the Folders panel on your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Discs (page 39)to a disc. 1 Insert a blank disc into the optical disc drive. To copy files to Send To, and then click the optical disc...
... writing data to find the type of your system's hardware configuration. A new window appears with Removable Storage. n 45 N Using Your VAIO Computer Copying Files to CDs See the online Specifications to find about the supported disc media. If the CD Drive window appears, click Take no action ... OK. 2 Right-click Start and then click Explore. 3 In the Folders panel on your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Discs (page 39)to a disc. 1 Insert a blank disc into the optical disc drive. To copy files to Send To, and then click the optical disc...
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...to find about the supported disc media. To copy files to a disc 1 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive. 3 If nothing appears on the desktop, then click Start, point to All Programs, and click to start the desired DVD software to play a DVD 1 Close all running software applications. 2 ...Reading and Writing CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Discs (page 39) to DVDs The DVD writing function is available on selected models only. For instructions on how to use. See the online Specifications to find the type of your DVD software. n 46 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing DVDs To play the DVD....
...to find about the supported disc media. To copy files to a disc 1 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive. 3 If nothing appears on the desktop, then click Start, point to All Programs, and click to start the desired DVD software to play a DVD 1 Close all running software applications. 2 ...Reading and Writing CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Discs (page 39) to DVDs The DVD writing function is available on selected models only. For instructions on how to use. See the online Specifications to find the type of your DVD software. n 46 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing DVDs To play the DVD....
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...common problems you might encounter when using your computer. Many problems have simple solutions. Try these suggestions before visiting the Sony online support Web site at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/ VAIO/ for customers in USA, at http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in Canada, or ...at http://esupport.sony.com/ES/ for customers in Latin American countries or areas. ❑ Computer (page 137) ❑ System Security (page 143) ❑ Internet (page 145) ❑ CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray...
...common problems you might encounter when using your computer. Many problems have simple solutions. Try these suggestions before visiting the Sony online support Web site at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/ VAIO/ for customers in USA, at http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in Canada, or ...at http://esupport.sony.com/ES/ for customers in Latin American countries or areas. ❑ Computer (page 137) ❑ System Security (page 143) ❑ Internet (page 145) ❑ CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray...
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... Restart. 2 Eject the disc from the shortcut menu. ❑ If none of the above options work , click Start and then My Computer. If the disc is dirty, see On Handling Discs (page 133) for dirt or damage. Right-click the optical disc drive icon, and select Eject ... the manual eject hole near the drive eject button. ❑ Try restarting your computer is trying to read may be dirty or damaged. What should I try to read a disc? n 147 N Troubleshooting CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Discs Why does my computer freeze when I do if the drive tray does not open? ❑ Make sure...
... Restart. 2 Eject the disc from the shortcut menu. ❑ If none of the above options work , click Start and then My Computer. If the disc is dirty, see On Handling Discs (page 133) for dirt or damage. Right-click the optical disc drive icon, and select Eject ... the manual eject hole near the drive eject button. ❑ Try restarting your computer is trying to read may be dirty or damaged. What should I try to read a disc? n 147 N Troubleshooting CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Discs Why does my computer freeze when I do if the drive tray does not open? ❑ Make sure...
Marketing Specifications
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...and archive video, music and photos just like a pro. BLU-RAY DISC™ SUPPORT The VAIO® RC300 desktop is the ultimate in multimedia computing, delivering Blu-ray Disc™ support10 and screaming-fast computing performance in multiple hard disk drives to your favorite shows with ...help accommodate a large collection of playing back Blu-ray Disc™ movies10 in a whisper-quiet environment. ENJOY THE QUALITY TV VIEWING EXPERIENCE THAT YOU'VE COME TO EXPECT FROM SONY. VGC-RC310G VAIO® Digital Studio™ Desktop PC Premier performance. MESSAGING Capable of high ...
...and archive video, music and photos just like a pro. BLU-RAY DISC™ SUPPORT The VAIO® RC300 desktop is the ultimate in multimedia computing, delivering Blu-ray Disc™ support10 and screaming-fast computing performance in multiple hard disk drives to your favorite shows with ...help accommodate a large collection of playing back Blu-ray Disc™ movies10 in a whisper-quiet environment. ENJOY THE QUALITY TV VIEWING EXPERIENCE THAT YOU'VE COME TO EXPECT FROM SONY. VGC-RC310G VAIO® Digital Studio™ Desktop PC Premier performance. MESSAGING Capable of high ...
Marketing Specifications
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... not manufactured to any representations or warranty that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connector. VGC-RC310G VAIO® Digital Studio™ Desktop PC Specifications General Computer Type: Desktop Type of Microsoft® Office 2003 (Student/Teacher Edition)9 Intuit Quicken® 2005 New...may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc™ media playback. Sony hereby disclaims any specific software, and Sony does not and cannot make recommendations, they are trademarks of non-Sony products you must determine for energy efficiency. Sony Electronics Inc. • ...
... not manufactured to any representations or warranty that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connector. VGC-RC310G VAIO® Digital Studio™ Desktop PC Specifications General Computer Type: Desktop Type of Microsoft® Office 2003 (Student/Teacher Edition)9 Intuit Quicken® 2005 New...may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc™ media playback. Sony hereby disclaims any specific software, and Sony does not and cannot make recommendations, they are trademarks of non-Sony products you must determine for energy efficiency. Sony Electronics Inc. • ...