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... Your Computer ...21 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...36 Using Your VAIO Computer ...37 Using the Keyboard ...38 Using the Touch Pad ...42 Using the Mouse ...43 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...46 Using the TV Function ...55 Using the HDMI Input Function ...74 Using the ExpressCard Module ...82 Using the Memory Stick...
... Your Computer ...21 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...36 Using Your VAIO Computer ...37 Using the Keyboard ...38 Using the Touch Pad ...42 Using the Mouse ...43 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...46 Using the TV Function ...55 Using the HDMI Input Function ...74 Using the ExpressCard Module ...82 Using the Memory Stick...
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n 17 N Getting Started A AC In port (page 23) B CABLE/ANT DIGITAL input port*1 (page 62) C CABLE/ANT ANALOG input port (page 55) D A/V INPUT jack (page 63) E S VIDEO input port (page 63) F INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT jack (page 72) G OPTICAL OUT port (page 109) (Output Sampling Rate: 44.1 KHz/48.0 KHz/96.0 KHz) H Network (Ethernet) port (page 123) I Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports*2 (page 118) J HDMI OUTPUT port (page 111) K HDMI INPUT port (page 74) *1 On selected models only. *2 Support high-/full-/low- speeds.
n 17 N Getting Started A AC In port (page 23) B CABLE/ANT DIGITAL input port*1 (page 62) C CABLE/ANT ANALOG input port (page 55) D A/V INPUT jack (page 63) E S VIDEO input port (page 63) F INFRARED TRANSMITTER OUT jack (page 72) G OPTICAL OUT port (page 109) (Output Sampling Rate: 44.1 KHz/48.0 KHz/96.0 KHz) H Network (Ethernet) port (page 123) I Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports*2 (page 118) J HDMI OUTPUT port (page 111) K HDMI INPUT port (page 74) *1 On selected models only. *2 Support high-/full-/low- speeds.
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C Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive indicator (page 20) D Manual eject hole (page 183) E Drive eject button (page 46) F Optical disc drive (page 46) G HDMI SELECT button (page 75)/ HDMI SELECT indicator (page 20) H MENU button (page 75) I Up/Down buttons (page 75) J OK button (page 75) K Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page... button/Power indicator (page 20) B DISPLAY OFF button/DISPLAY OFF indicator (page 20) Press this button also turns off the LCD backlight. speeds. While the HDMI input is selected by the HDMI SELECT button (page 75), pressing this button to turn off the volume.
C Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive indicator (page 20) D Manual eject hole (page 183) E Drive eject button (page 46) F Optical disc drive (page 46) G HDMI SELECT button (page 75)/ HDMI SELECT indicator (page 20) H MENU button (page 75) I Up/Down buttons (page 75) J OK button (page 75) K Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page... button/Power indicator (page 20) B DISPLAY OFF button/DISPLAY OFF indicator (page 20) Press this button also turns off the LCD backlight. speeds. While the HDMI input is selected by the HDMI SELECT button (page 75), pressing this button to turn off the volume.
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...Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with the following indicator lights: Indicator Power 1 System power CF memory card Media Access HDMI SELECT DISPLAY OFF Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive WIRELESS Functions Illuminates in green when the computer is on, illuminates in orange while ...into Sleep mode or turn it off . Illuminates when the computer is on and/or when the HDMI-compatible device connected to the HDMI INPUT port is not in green while the HDMI input is reading or writing data. Illuminates while data is being read from or written to a memory card...
...Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with the following indicator lights: Indicator Power 1 System power CF memory card Media Access HDMI SELECT DISPLAY OFF Hard disk drive/Optical disc drive WIRELESS Functions Illuminates in green when the computer is on, illuminates in orange while ...into Sleep mode or turn it off . Illuminates when the computer is on and/or when the HDMI-compatible device connected to the HDMI INPUT port is not in green while the HDMI input is reading or writing data. Illuminates while data is being read from or written to a memory card...
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n 26 N Getting Started 4 Connect other cables to the computer, if necessary. ❑ To set up TV connections, see Setting Up TV Connections (page 56). ❑ To connect an HDMI cable to the HDMI INPUT port for using the HDMI Input function, see Using the HDMI Input Function (page 74). ❑ To connect your computer to an Ethernet network, see Connecting to a Network (LAN) (page 123). ✍ When you have connected cables, push them into the right cable clamp (6) on the computer to secure the cables.
n 26 N Getting Started 4 Connect other cables to the computer, if necessary. ❑ To set up TV connections, see Setting Up TV Connections (page 56). ❑ To connect an HDMI cable to the HDMI INPUT port for using the HDMI Input function, see Using the HDMI Input Function (page 74). ❑ To connect your computer to an Ethernet network, see Connecting to a Network (LAN) (page 123). ✍ When you have connected cables, push them into the right cable clamp (6) on the computer to secure the cables.
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... the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 38) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 42) ❑ Using the Mouse (page 43) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 46) ❑ Using the TV Function (page 55) ❑ Using the HDMI Input Function (page 74) ❑ Using the... (page 95) ❑ Using the Internet (page 99) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 100) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Function (page 103) n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer
... the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 38) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 42) ❑ Using the Mouse (page 43) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 46) ❑ Using the TV Function (page 55) ❑ Using the HDMI Input Function (page 74) ❑ Using the... (page 95) ❑ Using the Internet (page 99) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 100) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Function (page 103) n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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...the LCD brightness. The task associated with each function key varies among software applications except the following combinations with the VAIO Control Center for the procedure. When the HDMI input is selected, you cannot use the Fn keys on the wireless keyboard to change the brightness for the... (zoom in). Press to make the screen view look smaller and further away (zoom out). For details on power management, see Using the HDMI Input Control Buttons (page 75) for more information. ✍ Illustrated above is turned on. B Function keys Perform certain tasks. Fn+F5: Decreases...
...the LCD brightness. The task associated with each function key varies among software applications except the following combinations with the VAIO Control Center for the procedure. When the HDMI input is selected, you cannot use the Fn keys on the wireless keyboard to change the brightness for the... (zoom in). Press to make the screen view look smaller and further away (zoom out). For details on power management, see Using the HDMI Input Control Buttons (page 75) for more information. ✍ Illustrated above is turned on. B Function keys Perform certain tasks. Fn+F5: Decreases...
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...keyboard is selected, you can change the assignment with VAIO Control Center (page 131) and find out more information. H Volume control buttons Increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume. ! To change the volume for the HDMI input, see Using the HDMI Input Control Buttons (page 75) for more in certain ...for the procedure. See Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center. M Applications key Displays a shortcut menu in its help file. L Directional arrow keys Move the pointer on and off. When the HDMI input is ready for the wireless keyboard are sufficient and switches ...
...keyboard is selected, you can change the assignment with VAIO Control Center (page 131) and find out more information. H Volume control buttons Increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume. ! To change the volume for the HDMI input, see Using the HDMI Input Control Buttons (page 75) for more in certain ...for the procedure. See Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center. M Applications key Displays a shortcut menu in its help file. L Directional arrow keys Move the pointer on and off. When the HDMI input is ready for the wireless keyboard are sufficient and switches ...
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... volume control buttons on the remote commander to change the volume for the HDMI input, see Using the HDMI Input Control Buttons (page 75) for the procedure. Rewind m button Press to move media backward, for example, one audio track, one DVD chapter, and 7 seconds of recorded TV or video. C Volume..., for example, one audio track, one DVD chapter, and 30 seconds of TV or video. B Back button Press to return to stop media playback or TV recording session. button Press to fast-forward media at three speeds. To change the volume. n 68 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Pause ...
... volume control buttons on the remote commander to change the volume for the HDMI input, see Using the HDMI Input Control Buttons (page 75) for the procedure. Rewind m button Press to move media backward, for example, one audio track, one DVD chapter, and 7 seconds of recorded TV or video. C Volume..., for example, one audio track, one DVD chapter, and 30 seconds of TV or video. B Back button Press to return to stop media playback or TV recording session. button Press to fast-forward media at three speeds. To change the volume. n 68 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Pause ...
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...VAIO Computer Using the HDMI Input Function Your computer is equipped with an HDMI INPUT port that enables you can receive the high-definition video and sound outputs from the connected device and you to connect a device with the OSD menu. See Changing the Display and Sound Settings for the HDMI Input (page 78) for the HDMI input..., change with the HDMI output port, such as a TV program, displayed on your computer or control the Windows Media Center ...
...VAIO Computer Using the HDMI Input Function Your computer is equipped with an HDMI INPUT port that enables you can receive the high-definition video and sound outputs from the connected device and you to connect a device with the OSD menu. See Changing the Display and Sound Settings for the HDMI Input (page 78) for the HDMI input..., change with the HDMI output port, such as a TV program, displayed on your computer or control the Windows Media Center ...
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... volume, use these buttons to select your selection. When the HDMI input is selected. To change the volume. n 75 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the HDMI Input Control Buttons The HDMI input control buttons allow you to switch the display and sound input between the computer input and the HDMI input from the connected device and change the display and sound...
... volume, use these buttons to select your selection. When the HDMI input is selected. To change the volume. n 75 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the HDMI Input Control Buttons The HDMI input control buttons allow you to switch the display and sound input between the computer input and the HDMI input from the connected device and change the display and sound...
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...HDMI Input (page 78). 1 Connect an HDMI cable (not supplied) to the HDMI output port on the device and the other end to the HDMI INPUT port on the computer. 2 Turn on the connected device. ✍ You do not need to change the display input, press the HDMI SELECT button. n 76 N Using Your VAIO Computer Connecting and Using the HDMI...-Compatible Device You need to connect the HDMI-...
...HDMI Input (page 78). 1 Connect an HDMI cable (not supplied) to the HDMI output port on the device and the other end to the HDMI INPUT port on the computer. 2 Turn on the connected device. ✍ You do not need to change the display input, press the HDMI SELECT button. n 76 N Using Your VAIO Computer Connecting and Using the HDMI...-Compatible Device You need to connect the HDMI-...
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You cannot use the Up/Down buttons to change the volume. While the computer input is selected, you cannot change the HDMI input volume Press the Up (V) or the Down (v) button to change the volume. n 77 N Using Your VAIO Computer To change the HDMI input volume. While the HDMI input is selected, you can only use the volume control buttons on the wireless keyboard or the supplied remote commander to increase or decrease the volume. !
You cannot use the Up/Down buttons to change the volume. While the computer input is selected, you cannot change the HDMI input volume Press the Up (V) or the Down (v) button to change the volume. n 77 N Using Your VAIO Computer To change the HDMI input volume. While the HDMI input is selected, you can only use the volume control buttons on the wireless keyboard or the supplied remote commander to increase or decrease the volume. !
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... selected, you can change the brightness. n 78 N Using Your VAIO Computer Changing the Display and Sound Settings for the HDMI Input You can only use the function keys on the wireless keyboard to be turned on automatically, and change the brightness. To select the ...language mode of the OSD menu, enable or disable the Auto Input Sensing feature, which makes the connected device to change the default SONY logo lamp activity while the HDMI input is disabled by default. 1 Press the MENU button to display the OSD menu. 2 Press the Up ...
... selected, you can change the brightness. n 78 N Using Your VAIO Computer Changing the Display and Sound Settings for the HDMI Input You can only use the function keys on the wireless keyboard to be turned on automatically, and change the brightness. To select the ...language mode of the OSD menu, enable or disable the Auto Input Sensing feature, which makes the connected device to change the default SONY logo lamp activity while the HDMI input is disabled by default. 1 Press the MENU button to display the OSD menu. 2 Press the Up ...
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.... ✍ You need to the computer, see Connecting a Power Source and Cables (page 23). n 80 N Using Your VAIO Computer Viewing TV Programs with the HDMI Input Function If you are using a set-top box with an HDMI output port to view TV programs, you can display them on how to connect cables to remove...
.... ✍ You need to the computer, see Connecting a Power Source and Cables (page 23). n 80 N Using Your VAIO Computer Viewing TV Programs with the HDMI Input Function If you are using a set-top box with an HDMI output port to view TV programs, you can display them on how to connect cables to remove...
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... 81 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect a set-top box using the HDMI INPUT port 1 Connect one end of your set-top box (STB) (3). 2 Connect a second TV coaxial cable (4) (not supplied) to the VHF/UHF output port on the set -top box (STB) and the other end to the VHF/UHF input port (5) on your ...cable service access (wall outlet) (2). Connect the other end to the VHF/UHF input port on the computer. Connect the other end to the HDMI INPUT port (8) on the back panel of a TV coaxial cable (1) (supplied) to...
... 81 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect a set-top box using the HDMI INPUT port 1 Connect one end of your set-top box (STB) (3). 2 Connect a second TV coaxial cable (4) (not supplied) to the VHF/UHF output port on the set -top box (STB) and the other end to the VHF/UHF input port (5) on your ...cable service access (wall outlet) (2). Connect the other end to the VHF/UHF input port on the computer. Connect the other end to the HDMI INPUT port (8) on the back panel of a TV coaxial cable (1) (supplied) to...
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...that supports only digital video signals (no analog video signals). It is compliant with an HDMI input port, connect one end of the HDMI cable (4) (not supplied) to the HDMI to DVI-D adapter (3) and the other end to HDMI OUTPUT port (5) on the back of the computer. 3 If the external computer display ...HDCP standard and capable of encrypting the transmission channel of digital video signals for the purpose of copyright protection, which enables you to the HDMI input port on the back of the computer and the other to play or view any copyright protected contents. ✍ DVI-D stands for...
...that supports only digital video signals (no analog video signals). It is compliant with an HDMI input port, connect one end of the HDMI cable (4) (not supplied) to the HDMI to DVI-D adapter (3) and the other end to HDMI OUTPUT port (5) on the back of the computer. 3 If the external computer display ...HDCP standard and capable of encrypting the transmission channel of digital video signals for the purpose of copyright protection, which enables you to the HDMI input port on the back of the computer and the other to play or view any copyright protected contents. ✍ DVI-D stands for...
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...device for the procedure. n 113 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a TV If your TV is equipped with an HDMI input port, you need to remove the back panel cover from the device connected to the HDMI OUTPUT port, you can connect the TV to your computer. ✍ You need to change the sound output...the power cord of your TV (1) into an AC outlet. 2 Plug one end of an HDMI cable (2) (not supplied) to the HDMI OUTPUT port (3) on the back of the computer and the other to the HDMI input port on the TV. 3 Switch the input channel of the TV to your computer ! See Removing and Replacing the...
...device for the procedure. n 113 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a TV If your TV is equipped with an HDMI input port, you need to remove the back panel cover from the device connected to the HDMI OUTPUT port, you can connect the TV to your computer. ✍ You need to change the sound output...the power cord of your TV (1) into an AC outlet. 2 Plug one end of an HDMI cable (2) (not supplied) to the HDMI OUTPUT port (3) on the back of the computer and the other to the HDMI input port on the TV. 3 Switch the input channel of the TV to your computer ! See Removing and Replacing the...
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... VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Display and Logo Lamp Control. 3 Follow the on your computer. The setting of the desired item has been changed. ✍ For more information about each option, see Changing the Display and Sound Settings for the HDMI Input (page 78) for the HDMI input.... Changing the default SONY logo lamp activity The SONY logo lamp illuminates when you open the VAIO Control Center as a standard user. n 131 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center. To use VAIO Control Center 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2...
... VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Display and Logo Lamp Control. 3 Follow the on your computer. The setting of the desired item has been changed. ✍ For more information about each option, see Changing the Display and Sound Settings for the HDMI Input (page 78) for the HDMI input.... Changing the default SONY logo lamp activity The SONY logo lamp illuminates when you open the VAIO Control Center as a standard user. n 131 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center. To use VAIO Control Center 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2...
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...screen remains blank, see Changing the Display and Sound Settings for the HDMI Input (page 78) for the procedure. ✍ The HDMI SELECT indicator light (HDMI SELECT button) illuminates in green when the HDMI input is selected. n 199 N Troubleshooting HDMI What should I do if I cannot change the volume with the ... Up/Down buttons to change the volume or the OSD menu to the HDMI input. ✍ The HDMI SELECT indicator light (HDMI SELECT button) illuminates in green when the HDMI input is turned on, and then press the HDMI SELECT button on the right of the computer to switch the display...
...screen remains blank, see Changing the Display and Sound Settings for the HDMI Input (page 78) for the procedure. ✍ The HDMI SELECT indicator light (HDMI SELECT button) illuminates in green when the HDMI input is selected. n 199 N Troubleshooting HDMI What should I do if I cannot change the volume with the ... Up/Down buttons to change the volume or the OSD menu to the HDMI input. ✍ The HDMI SELECT indicator light (HDMI SELECT button) illuminates in green when the HDMI input is turned on, and then press the HDMI SELECT button on the right of the computer to switch the display...
