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n5 N Mouse ...167 Speakers ...168 Touch Pad...170 Keyboard...171 Floppy Disks ...172 Audio/Video...173 Memory Stick ...175 Peripherals ...176 Support Options ...177 Sony Support Information ...178 Program Support Information...181 Trademarks ...191
n5 N Mouse ...167 Speakers ...168 Touch Pad...170 Keyboard...171 Floppy Disks ...172 Audio/Video...173 Memory Stick ...175 Peripherals ...176 Support Options ...177 Sony Support Information ...178 Program Support Information...181 Trademarks ...191
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Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those of -the-art personal computing experience. ! External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your computer. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide.
Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those of -the-art personal computing experience. ! External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your computer. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide.
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...button* (page 34) D Volume control area* / : Volume : Muting For information on how to use the touch sensor buttons above , see Controlling Music and Video Playback (page 35). n 15 N Getting Started A CAPTURE button* (page 33) B Playback control area* : Fast-rewind : Play/Pause : Fast-forward For... information on how to use the touch sensor buttons above , see Controlling Music and Video Playback (page 35). E Power button F Num lock indicator (page 20) G Caps lock indicator (page 20) H Scroll lock indicator (page 20) I...
...button* (page 34) D Volume control area* / : Volume : Muting For information on how to use the touch sensor buttons above , see Controlling Music and Video Playback (page 35). n 15 N Getting Started A CAPTURE button* (page 33) B Playback control area* : Fast-rewind : Play/Pause : Fast-forward For... information on how to use the touch sensor buttons above , see Controlling Music and Video Playback (page 35). E Power button F Num lock indicator (page 20) G Caps lock indicator (page 20) H Scroll lock indicator (page 20) I...
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... with other touch sensor buttons. The built-in the VAIO Launcher. Some operations with the buttons. To select and launch the software for music or video playback with the AV MODE button. You can control music and video playback or adjust the playback volume by swiping your fingertip over the playback... control area. To do so, press and hold or to display the setup window. In the VAIO Launcher, you can also select your desired software by ...
... with other touch sensor buttons. The built-in the VAIO Launcher. Some operations with the buttons. To select and launch the software for music or video playback with the AV MODE button. You can control music and video playback or adjust the playback volume by swiping your fingertip over the playback... control area. To do so, press and hold or to display the setup window. In the VAIO Launcher, you can also select your desired software by ...
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n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Controlling Music and Video Playback You can use the software you launched with the VAIO Launcher, for example the Windows Media Center, for music or video playback, and control playback or adjust the playback volume with the touch sensor buttons.
n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Controlling Music and Video Playback You can use the software you launched with the VAIO Launcher, for example the Windows Media Center, for music or video playback, and control playback or adjust the playback volume with the touch sensor buttons.
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... Skip to the beginning of the current track or chapter Press and hold during playback. Swipe your fingertip to control music and video playback. Stop Press and hold during playback. Fast-forward Press and hold during playback. Swipe your fingertip to the left over ...to the right over the playback control area during playback. Fast-rewind Skip to resume playback. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer To control music and video playback To Actions Play Press . Press during playback. Press again to the beginning of the next track Press or chapter ...
... Skip to the beginning of the current track or chapter Press and hold during playback. Swipe your fingertip to control music and video playback. Stop Press and hold during playback. Fast-forward Press and hold during playback. Swipe your fingertip to the left over ...to the right over the playback control area during playback. Fast-rewind Skip to resume playback. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer To control music and video playback To Actions Play Press . Press during playback. Press again to the beginning of the next track Press or chapter ...
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... to instant messaging software and video editing software and enables you view a rapid-moving object. If another software application is using the camera, exit the application before using the built-in MOTION EYE camera. n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your ...computer is equipped with a built-in MOTION EYE camera with your instant messaging or video editing software does not activate or deactivate the built-in MOTION EYE camera...
... to instant messaging software and video editing software and enables you view a rapid-moving object. If another software application is using the camera, exit the application before using the built-in MOTION EYE camera. n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your ...computer is equipped with a built-in MOTION EYE camera with your instant messaging or video editing software does not activate or deactivate the built-in MOTION EYE camera...
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... 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer Capturing Movies To capture a movie 1 Press the CAPTURE button on your computer or click Start, All Programs, ArcSoft WebCam Companion 2, and WebCam Companion 2 to launch the WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the Record icon in the main window. 3 Frame your computer or click the Record Video button below the... displayed image to start movie recording. 5 When finished, press the CAPTURE button or click the Record Video button once again to stop movie recording. See the help file included with the software for more features. The first scene of the ...
... 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer Capturing Movies To capture a movie 1 Press the CAPTURE button on your computer or click Start, All Programs, ArcSoft WebCam Companion 2, and WebCam Companion 2 to launch the WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the Record icon in the main window. 3 Frame your computer or click the Record Video button below the... displayed image to start movie recording. 5 When finished, press the CAPTURE button or click the Record Video button once again to stop movie recording. See the help file included with the software for more features. The first scene of the ...
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...-R LTH TYPE media is not supported. RW RW DL DL RAM BD-R*9/ RE*10 DVD±RW/ P P P P PR P P - Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD- BDVideo ROM DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DVD-R DVD- n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CD- Use non-cartridge discs...
...-R LTH TYPE media is not supported. RW RW DL DL RAM BD-R*9/ RE*10 DVD±RW/ P P P P PR P P - Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD- BDVideo ROM DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DVD-R DVD- n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CD- Use non-cartridge discs...
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Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc may restrict video output to standard definition or prohibit analog video output. If the region setting on the optical disc drive does not match the region coding on the disc package carefully to...standard, you cannot play back discs that a digital HDCPcompliant environment be sure to read the notices on the disc, playback is compliant with your VAIO computer, be implemented for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. Unless your external display is not possible. For inquiries about disc formats, contact the ...
Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc may restrict video output to standard definition or prohibit analog video output. If the region setting on the optical disc drive does not match the region coding on the disc package carefully to...standard, you cannot play back discs that a digital HDCPcompliant environment be sure to read the notices on the disc, playback is compliant with your VAIO computer, be implemented for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. Unless your external display is not possible. For inquiries about disc formats, contact the ...
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.../34 (34 mm wide) or ExpressCard/54 (54 mm wide) module* as the ExpressCard slot and the ExpressCard module in this manual. n 50 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the ExpressCard Module Your computer is equipped with an ExpressCard/34 slot*. * Referred to as shown below and the latter can accommodate only... computer is equipped with 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 (34 mm wide) or ExpressCard/54 (54 mm wide) module* as the ExpressCard slot and the ExpressCard module in this manual. n 50 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the ExpressCard Module Your computer is equipped with an ExpressCard/34 slot*. * Referred to as shown below and the latter can accommodate only... computer is equipped with 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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The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 178) to insert an SD memory card or ...SD memory card slot. Do not attempt to visit the appropriate support web site. ! n 59 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with your computer. Always insert the correct memory card into...card slot. You can cause damage to transfer data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices. Before You Use the SD Memory Card The SD memory card slot on your computer supports the following ...
The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 178) to insert an SD memory card or ...SD memory card slot. Do not attempt to visit the appropriate support web site. ! n 59 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with your computer. Always insert the correct memory card into...card slot. You can cause damage to transfer data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices. Before You Use the SD Memory Card The SD memory card slot on your computer supports the following ...
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This is not a malfunction. Data exchange may not be possible in all situations. ❑ Video and audio may not be synchronized if you play videos on your computer ❑ Size of file being exchanged ❑ Note that large files may occasionally be certified to...standard requirements are met, individual device performance, specifications, and operation procedures can vary. Even if standards are maintained. n 67 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on using the Bluetooth function ❑ The data transfer rate varies, depending on your computer with Bluetooth technology and is a ...
This is not a malfunction. Data exchange may not be possible in all situations. ❑ Video and audio may not be synchronized if you play videos on your computer ❑ Size of file being exchanged ❑ Note that large files may occasionally be certified to...standard requirements are met, individual device performance, specifications, and operation procedures can vary. Even if standards are maintained. n 67 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on using the Bluetooth function ❑ The data transfer rate varies, depending on your computer with Bluetooth technology and is a ...
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The procedure for selecting a display depends on your computer. If you want to your computer screen and the external display at the same time, see Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 78) for detailed information on the video controller. See the online specifications for more information. n 76 N Using Peripheral Devices Selecting Display Modes You can select which display to use as the primary monitor when an external display (desktop monitor, etc.) is connected to work on the video controller used in the computer.
The procedure for selecting a display depends on your computer. If you want to your computer screen and the external display at the same time, see Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 78) for detailed information on the video controller. See the online specifications for more information. n 76 N Using Peripheral Devices Selecting Display Modes You can select which display to use as the primary monitor when an external display (desktop monitor, etc.) is connected to work on the video controller used in the computer.
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... on the external display. Before turning on your computer, turn on the external display. n 77 N Using Peripheral Devices To select a display Models with the NVIDIA video controller 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Additional Options. 3 Click NVIDIA Control Panel. 4 Select the display setup option under Display. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions...
... on the external display. Before turning on your computer, turn on the external display. n 77 N Using Peripheral Devices To select a display Models with the NVIDIA video controller 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Additional Options. 3 Click NVIDIA Control Panel. 4 Select the display setup option under Display. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions...
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n 79 N Using Peripheral Devices To use the Multiple Monitors function ! Models with the NVIDIA video controller 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Adjust screen resolution under Appearance and Personalization. 3 Right-click the number 2 monitor and select Attached. 4 Click OK. At ... the settings. ✍ Additionally, you can set the display colors and resolution for each display and customize the Multiple Monitors function. To find out which video controller your model includes, see the printed specifications sheet.
n 79 N Using Peripheral Devices To use the Multiple Monitors function ! Models with the NVIDIA video controller 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Adjust screen resolution under Appearance and Personalization. 3 Right-click the number 2 monitor and select Attached. 4 Click OK. At ... the settings. ✍ Additionally, you can set the display colors and resolution for each display and customize the Multiple Monitors function. To find out which video controller your model includes, see the printed specifications sheet.
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... may not be available depending on the software applications, operating system, and i.LINK- compatible devices 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 external devices that are generally powered through i.LINK ports. ❑ The i.LINK...
... may not be available depending on the software applications, operating system, and i.LINK- compatible devices 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 external devices that are generally powered through i.LINK ports. ❑ The i.LINK...
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... labeled DV Out, DV In/Out, or i.LINK are i.LINK-compatible. Your digital video camcorder may need to be connected differently. The Sony digital video camcorder shown here is an example. n 86 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...
... labeled DV Out, DV In/Out, or i.LINK are i.LINK-compatible. Your digital video camcorder may need to be connected differently. The Sony digital video camcorder shown here is an example. n 86 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...
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... the direct sunlight get into the lens of the built-in MOTION EYE camera regardless of your computer's power state, as it is disabled while videos or still images are imported from an i.LINK-compatible device connected to the i.LINK port. ❑ Clean the lens protection cover of the built-in...
... the direct sunlight get into the lens of the built-in MOTION EYE camera regardless of your computer's power state, as it is disabled while videos or still images are imported from an i.LINK-compatible device connected to the i.LINK port. ❑ Clean the lens protection cover of the built-in...
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... if I cannot remember the power-on your computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. Follow these steps: 1 Turn on password? If you have forgotten the power-on password, contact an authorized Sony Service Center to reset it. A reset fee will be charged. 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 ...
... if I cannot remember the power-on your computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. Follow these steps: 1 Turn on password? If you have forgotten the power-on password, contact an authorized Sony Service Center to reset it. A reset fee will be charged. 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 ...