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n5 N Mouse ...170 Speakers ...171 Touch Pad...172 Keyboard...173 Floppy Disks ...174 Audio/Video...175 Memory Stick Media ...176 Peripherals ...177 Support Options ...178 Sony Support Information ...178 Program Support Information...182
n5 N Mouse ...170 Speakers ...171 Touch Pad...172 Keyboard...173 Floppy Disks ...174 Audio/Video...175 Memory Stick Media ...176 Peripherals ...177 Support Options ...178 Sony Support Information ...178 Program Support Information...182
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Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on your computer. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide. External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide state-of this manual may look slightly different from those of your purchase of -the-art personal computing. !
Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on your computer. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide. External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide state-of this manual may look slightly different from those of your purchase of -the-art personal computing. !
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Plays the next chapter/file during video playback or the next song/file during audio playback. Plays the previous chapter/file during video playback or the previous song/file during audio playback. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Special-function button Play/Pause button Stop button Previous track button Next track button Functions Starts or pauses playback of a CD or DVD disc media or a music/video file stored on the hard disk drive. Stops playback of a CD or DVD disc media or a music/video file stored on the hard disk drive.
Plays the next chapter/file during video playback or the next song/file during audio playback. Plays the previous chapter/file during video playback or the previous song/file during audio playback. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Special-function button Play/Pause button Stop button Previous track button Next track button Functions Starts or pauses playback of a CD or DVD disc media or a music/video file stored on the hard disk drive. Stops playback of a CD or DVD disc media or a music/video file stored on the hard disk drive.
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...pre-recorded or blank discs for Movies and BD-ROM contents. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc playback. Be aware that the audio side (non-DVD side) of VAIO CD drives with discs that the AACS key update requires Internet ...access. A DualDisc is not supported. ! As with digital audio material on the disc packaging carefully to check both playback and...
...pre-recorded or blank discs for Movies and BD-ROM contents. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc playback. Be aware that the audio side (non-DVD side) of VAIO CD drives with discs that the AACS key update requires Internet ...access. A DualDisc is not supported. ! As with digital audio material on the disc packaging carefully to check both playback and...
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... disc media. ❑ Do not use memory-resident utility software to indicate in most regions of the world. This may not be able to play audio CDs created with the DVD+R DL, DVD- If the region code of player you should follow these recommendations. ❑ Some CD players and computer's ... area is playing a disc. ❑ Region code indicators are labeled on the DVDs to speed up disc access when playing a disc. n 42 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on playing discs To achieve optimum performance when playing discs, you can play this means that you cannot play the disc on your...
... disc media. ❑ Do not use memory-resident utility software to indicate in most regions of the world. This may not be able to play audio CDs created with the DVD+R DL, DVD- If the region code of player you should follow these recommendations. ❑ Some CD players and computer's ... area is playing a disc. ❑ Region code indicators are labeled on the DVDs to speed up disc access when playing a disc. n 42 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on playing discs To achieve optimum performance when playing discs, you can play this means that you cannot play the disc on your...
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... CD software to select an option. Copying Files to CDs To copy files to the empty disc folder. 3 Close the disc folder. n 43 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing CDs To play the CD. Do not strike or shake your computer while writing data to a disc. 1 Insert a disc into the optical disc... instructions until the empty disc folder appears. 2 Open the folder that contains the file(s) you want to copy and drag them to a disc ! If the Audio CD window appears, click to play an audio CD 1 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive.
... CD software to select an option. Copying Files to CDs To copy files to the empty disc folder. 3 Close the disc folder. n 43 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing CDs To play the CD. Do not strike or shake your computer while writing data to a disc. 1 Insert a disc into the optical disc... instructions until the empty disc folder appears. 2 Open the folder that contains the file(s) you want to copy and drag them to a disc ! If the Audio CD window appears, click to play an audio CD 1 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive.
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...;/34 module* ❑ ExpressCard™/54 module* Your computer is equipped with an ExpressCard™/34 slot*. * Referred to as shown below; n 45 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the ExpressCard Module Your computer is equipped with either an ExpressCard™/34 (34 mm wide) or ExpressCard™/54 (54 mm wide... former can accommodate either a Universal ExpressCard™ slot* or an ExpressCard™/34 slot* for transferring data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices.
...;/34 module* ❑ ExpressCard™/54 module* Your computer is equipped with an ExpressCard™/34 slot*. * Referred to as shown below; n 45 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the ExpressCard Module Your computer is equipped with either an ExpressCard™/34 (34 mm wide) or ExpressCard™/54 (54 mm wide... former can accommodate either a Universal ExpressCard™ slot* or an ExpressCard™/34 slot* for transferring data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices.
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SD memory cards with an SD memory card slot to accommodate other audio/video devices. An incompatible memory card or memory card adapter may... memory card in or out of a different type into the SD memory card slot. n 55 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards In addition to the Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot, your computer is equipped with...the SD memory card. Before You Use Memory Cards The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, visit the Sony online support Web site regularly. ! The SD memory card slot on your computer supports the following memory cards: ...
SD memory cards with an SD memory card slot to accommodate other audio/video devices. An incompatible memory card or memory card adapter may... memory card in or out of a different type into the SD memory card slot. n 55 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards In addition to the Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot, your computer is equipped with...the SD memory card. Before You Use Memory Cards The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, visit the Sony online support Web site regularly. ! The SD memory card slot on your computer supports the following memory cards: ...
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... the Bluetooth standard, large files may go out of synchronization if you play videos on your computer with audio output from the connected Bluetooth device. Even if standards are maintained. n 66 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on using the Bluetooth functionality ❑ The data transfer rate varies, depending on the following conditions...
... the Bluetooth standard, large files may go out of synchronization if you play videos on your computer with audio output from the connected Bluetooth device. Even if standards are maintained. n 66 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on using the Bluetooth functionality ❑ The data transfer rate varies, depending on the following conditions...
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... TV. 4 Switch the input channel of the computer to 1024 x 768 pixels or lower. To connect a TV to the TV. 3 Plug one end of an audio cable (not supplied) into the headphones jack on installation and use. If the display resolution of your computer.
... TV. 4 Switch the input channel of the computer to 1024 x 768 pixels or lower. To connect a TV to the TV. 3 Plug one end of an audio cable (not supplied) into the headphones jack on installation and use. If the display resolution of your computer.
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To connect a projector 1 Connect the power cord (1) of your computer. n 77 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Projector You can connect a projector (for example, the Sony LCD projector) to your projector into an AC outlet. 2 Plug an RGB signal cable (2) (not supplied) into the monitor (VGA) port (3) a on the computer. 3 Plug an audio cable (4) (not supplied) into the headphones jack (5) i on the computer. 4 Plug the RGB signal cable and the audio cable into the jack and port on the projector (6).
To connect a projector 1 Connect the power cord (1) of your computer. n 77 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Projector You can connect a projector (for example, the Sony LCD projector) to your projector into an AC outlet. 2 Plug an RGB signal cable (2) (not supplied) into the monitor (VGA) port (3) a on the computer. 3 Plug an audio cable (4) (not supplied) into the headphones jack (5) i on the computer. 4 Plug the RGB signal cable and the audio cable into the jack and port on the projector (6).
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... have become insufficient for displaying images from the built-in MOTION EYE camera. Check the CPU performance. Why do captured images contain dropped frames and audio interruptions? ❑ The effect settings on your software application for example horizontal streaks, if you view a rapid-moving object. Exit the applications that you cannot...
... have become insufficient for displaying images from the built-in MOTION EYE camera. Check the CPU performance. Why do captured images contain dropped frames and audio interruptions? ❑ The effect settings on your software application for example horizontal streaks, if you view a rapid-moving object. Exit the applications that you cannot...
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...: ❑ Right-click the volume icon on the taskbar and click Open Volume Mixer to check the settings. ❑ Check the volume setting in the audio mixer. ❑ If you may need to enable the device or reinstall the drivers. The Device Manager window appears with the label facing upward. ❑...
...: ❑ Right-click the volume icon on the taskbar and click Open Volume Mixer to check the settings. ❑ Check the volume setting in the audio mixer. ❑ If you may need to enable the device or reinstall the drivers. The Device Manager window appears with the label facing upward. ❑...
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...-click the desktop and select Personalize from my screen to 1024 x 768 or smaller. ❑ If you are using the AV Out jack, plug the audio-video (AV) cable into your TV. To change the screen resolution on your computer before you can press the Fn+F7 keys to increase the...
...-click the desktop and select Personalize from my screen to 1024 x 768 or smaller. ❑ If you are using the AV Out jack, plug the audio-video (AV) cable into your TV. To change the screen resolution on your computer before you can press the Fn+F7 keys to increase the...
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... the volume loud enough to hear sound. ❑ Make sure your speakers are properly connected and the volume is turned up loud enough and the audio option is enabled. ❑ The volume may have been turned off by the volume (-) button. See the manual that came with your speakers for computer...
... the volume loud enough to hear sound. ❑ Make sure your speakers are properly connected and the volume is turned up loud enough and the audio option is enabled. ❑ The volume may have been turned off by the volume (-) button. See the manual that came with your speakers for computer...
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... Sounds tab, click to cancel the Play Windows Startup sound check box. 5 Click OK. To turn off the Windows startup sound? n 175 N Troubleshooting Audio/Video What should I do I cannot use my DV camcorder? See Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 87) for more information. ✍ i.LINK is ...prompted that came with each other. Unplug the cable, and plug it is a trademark of Sony used only to establish an i.LINK connection may not be securely plugged into the port on a software application, an operating system, and a compatible ...
... Sounds tab, click to cancel the Play Windows Startup sound check box. 5 Click OK. To turn off the Windows startup sound? n 175 N Troubleshooting Audio/Video What should I do I cannot use my DV camcorder? See Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 87) for more information. ✍ i.LINK is ...prompted that came with each other. Unplug the cable, and plug it is a trademark of Sony used only to establish an i.LINK connection may not be securely plugged into the port on a software application, an operating system, and a compatible ...
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For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 182). SonicStage® software Sony Electronics Inc. The SonicStage jukebox software program gives you all the tools you to manage music on your computer. SmartWi ... (Wireless LAN, Wireless WAN, and Bluetooth® technology connectivity) that came with your computer. SonicStage software supports high-quality digital audio storage, a sleek player skin design, and audio CD burning capability. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 182). n 188 N Support Options Roxio®...
For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 182). SonicStage® software Sony Electronics Inc. The SonicStage jukebox software program gives you all the tools you to manage music on your computer. SmartWi ... (Wireless LAN, Wireless WAN, and Bluetooth® technology connectivity) that came with your computer. SonicStage software supports high-quality digital audio storage, a sleek player skin design, and audio CD burning capability. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 182). n 188 N Support Options Roxio®...
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... Mastering Studio software to record songs from analog records or cassette tapes into your computer's shortcut keys. VAIO® Camera Capture Utility Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for capturing still images and movies with the external camera connected to CDs,... DVDs, or audio files in USA and Canada Web site http://www.iolo.com/contactus.cfm VAIO® Action Setup Sony Electronics Inc. n 189 N Support Options SonicStage Mastering Studio™ software Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO Camera Capture Utility is provided for ...
... Mastering Studio software to record songs from analog records or cassette tapes into your computer's shortcut keys. VAIO® Camera Capture Utility Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for capturing still images and movies with the external camera connected to CDs,... DVDs, or audio files in USA and Canada Web site http://www.iolo.com/contactus.cfm VAIO® Action Setup Sony Electronics Inc. n 189 N Support Options SonicStage Mastering Studio™ software Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO Camera Capture Utility is provided for ...