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... about the software programs included with http://, your VAIO computer. Contains an overview of your computer. Contains safety guidelines and owner information. Explains features of your VAIO computer. n8 N Before Use Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to the Sony online support ...web site at the following URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://www.sony.ca/support/ for customers in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish-speaking Latin...
... about the software programs included with http://, your VAIO computer. Contains an overview of your computer. Contains safety guidelines and owner information. Explains features of your VAIO computer. n8 N Before Use Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to the Sony online support ...web site at the following URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://www.sony.ca/support/ for customers in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish-speaking Latin...
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... Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. Provides information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory settings. n9 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Provides information about setting up Bluetooth and wireless LAN functions.
... Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. Provides information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory settings. n9 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Provides information about setting up Bluetooth and wireless LAN functions.
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...and technical assistance for your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer, and creating recovery DVDs and more. ❑ Use my VAIO Access your VAIO user guide, interactive help in the form of VAIO tutorials, how-to find the.... ❑ Get started with my VAIO Get help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Choose from the following categories to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. ❑ Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your...
...and technical assistance for your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer, and creating recovery DVDs and more. ❑ Use my VAIO Access your VAIO user guide, interactive help in the form of VAIO tutorials, how-to find the.... ❑ Get started with my VAIO Get help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Choose from the following categories to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. ❑ Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your...
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... directly connected to AC power. To avoid loss of data, you should save your computer while it uses power from the AC outlet. While some software applications or peripheral devices are in your data frequently. If the battery pack wears out when the computer enters Sleep mode, you should save your...
... directly connected to AC power. To avoid loss of data, you should save your computer while it uses power from the AC outlet. While some software applications or peripheral devices are in your data frequently. If the battery pack wears out when the computer enters Sleep mode, you should save your...
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For more information on the WebCam Companion 2, see the help you use specific functions of the computer. Special-function button CAPTURE button Functions Launches the WebCam Companion 2 and captures still images and movies with the special button. See the online specifications to help file included with the software. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Special-function Button Your computer may be equipped with a special button to find out whether your computer is equipped with the built-in MOTION EYE camera.
For more information on the WebCam Companion 2, see the help you use specific functions of the computer. Special-function button CAPTURE button Functions Launches the WebCam Companion 2 and captures still images and movies with the special button. See the online specifications to help file included with the software. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Special-function Button Your computer may be equipped with a special button to find out whether your computer is equipped with the built-in MOTION EYE camera.
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...Your computer may not be equipped with the touch sensor buttons. See the online specifications to display the setup window. The built-in the VAIO Launcher. You can also select your desired software by pressing the button or swiping your fingertip over the playback control area. To launch the... VAIO Launcher Press the AV MODE button on the software you use. To do so, press and hold or to operations you can launch the VAIO Launcher with the touch sensor buttons may be available depending on the touch...
...Your computer may not be equipped with the touch sensor buttons. See the online specifications to display the setup window. The built-in the VAIO Launcher. You can also select your desired software by pressing the button or swiping your fingertip over the playback control area. To launch the... VAIO Launcher Press the AV MODE button on the software you use. To do so, press and hold or to operations you can launch the VAIO Launcher with the touch sensor buttons may be available depending on the touch...
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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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n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is equipped with the Microsoft Windows Movie Maker software. Note that launching or exiting your desired application. ! The viewer window may show some noise, for example horizontal streaks, if you...view a rapid-moving object. Video conference is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. This is possible with your instant messaging or video editing software does not activate or deactivate the built-in MOTION EYE camera, respectively. ✍ The built-in MOTION EYE camera. Turning on the computer...
n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is equipped with the Microsoft Windows Movie Maker software. Note that launching or exiting your desired application. ! The viewer window may show some noise, for example horizontal streaks, if you...view a rapid-moving object. Video conference is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. This is possible with your instant messaging or video editing software does not activate or deactivate the built-in MOTION EYE camera, respectively. ✍ The built-in MOTION EYE camera. Turning on the computer...
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See the help file included with the software for more features. The WebCam Companion 2 provides many more information. The current image in the viewfinder is captured and its thumbnail image is added as a ... WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the Capture icon in the main window. 3 Frame your computer or click the Capture button below the displayed image. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Capturing Still Images To capture a still image 1 Press the CAPTURE button on your subject in the properties window.
See the help file included with the software for more features. The WebCam Companion 2 provides many more information. The current image in the viewfinder is captured and its thumbnail image is added as a ... WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the Capture icon in the main window. 3 Frame your computer or click the Capture button below the displayed image. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Capturing Still Images To capture a still image 1 Press the CAPTURE button on your subject in the properties window.
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... button on your subject in the properties window. The WebCam Companion 2 provides many more information. See the help file included with the software for more features. n 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...
... button on your subject in the properties window. The WebCam Companion 2 provides many more information. See the help file included with the software for more features. n 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...
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...packaged media recorded in AVC or VC1 format at high bit rates. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO optical disc drives with discs that conform to standard definition or prohibit analog video output. VAIO computers may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc media playback. It... is not possible. When you need to the CD Standard. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. This product is designed to play or view the contents on the disc, playback is strongly recommended...
...packaged media recorded in AVC or VC1 format at high bit rates. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO optical disc drives with discs that conform to standard definition or prohibit analog video output. VAIO computers may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc media playback. It... is not possible. When you need to the CD Standard. USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. This product is designed to play or view the contents on the disc, playback is strongly recommended...
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..., or DVD-RAM media. ❑ Do not place your computer into either of the world. n 46 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Only use memory-resident utility software while the optical disc drive is different from the label, you cannot play the disc on your computer. This...
..., or DVD-RAM media. ❑ Do not place your computer into either of the world. n 46 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Only use memory-resident utility software while the optical disc drive is different from the label, you cannot play the disc on your computer. This...
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... drive. If the AutoPlay window appears, click Burn files to disc and follow the on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired CD software to select an option. n 47 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing CDs To play the CD.
... drive. If the AutoPlay window appears, click Burn files to disc and follow the on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired CD software to select an option. n 47 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing CDs To play the CD.
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... instructions on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired DVD burning software to copy files to use the software, see the help file included with your DVD burning software. n 48 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing DVDs To play the DVD. Copying Files to DVDs To copy files to ...a disc 1 Connect the AC adapter to the computer. 2 Close all running software applications. 3 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive....
... instructions on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired DVD burning software to copy files to use the software, see the help file included with your DVD burning software. n 48 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing DVDs To play the DVD. Copying Files to DVDs To copy files to ...a disc 1 Connect the AC adapter to the computer. 2 Close all running software applications. 3 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive....
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... instructions on selected models only. The Blu-ray Disc playback function is available on how to use the software, see the help file included with your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 43) to play the disc. To play a ...Blu-ray Disc media 1 Close all running software applications. 2 Insert a Blu-ray Disc media into the optical disc drive. 3 If nothing appears on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired Blu...
... instructions on selected models only. The Blu-ray Disc playback function is available on how to use the software, see the help file included with your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing Optical Discs (page 43) to play the disc. To play a ...Blu-ray Disc media 1 Close all running software applications. 2 Insert a Blu-ray Disc media into the optical disc drive. 3 If nothing appears on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and the desired Blu...
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Make sure you are inserting it in the proper direction. n 52 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ If the module does not go into the slot easily, remove it gently and verify you use the most recent software driver provided by the ExpressCard module manufacturer.
Make sure you are inserting it in the proper direction. n 52 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ If the module does not go into the slot easily, remove it gently and verify you use the most recent software driver provided by the ExpressCard module manufacturer.
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... radio conditions. The communication range varies depending on the actual distance between communication devices, existence of such walls, and the software in use . Actual communication speed may not be cut off depending on the same wireless network may increase the communication speed...into consideration, the IEEE 802.11g products are designed to reduce the communication speed to radio interference. n 65 N Using Your VAIO Computer The communication speed varies depending on the distance between communication devices, existence of obstacles between such devices, the radio conditions, ...
... radio conditions. The communication range varies depending on the actual distance between communication devices, existence of such walls, and the software in use . Actual communication speed may not be cut off depending on the same wireless network may increase the communication speed...into consideration, the IEEE 802.11g products are designed to reduce the communication speed to radio interference. n 65 N Using Your VAIO Computer The communication speed varies depending on the distance between communication devices, existence of obstacles between such devices, the radio conditions, ...
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n 67 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on using the Bluetooth function ❑ The data transfer rate varies, depending on the following conditions: ❑ Obstacles, such as walls, located between ... be corrupted during continuous transfer due to microwaves and cordless telephones ❑ Radio frequency interference and other environmental conditions ❑ Device configuration ❑ Type of software application ❑ Type of operating system ❑ Use of both wireless LAN and Bluetooth functions at the same time on your computer ❑ Size of...
n 67 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on using the Bluetooth function ❑ The data transfer rate varies, depending on the following conditions: ❑ Obstacles, such as walls, located between ... be corrupted during continuous transfer due to microwaves and cordless telephones ❑ Radio frequency interference and other environmental conditions ❑ Device configuration ❑ Type of software application ❑ Type of operating system ❑ Use of both wireless LAN and Bluetooth functions at the same time on your computer ❑ Size of...
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...normal with which Bluetooth devices or wireless LAN devices work with other devices that use of the devices. n 68 N Using Your VAIO Computer ❑ The 2.4 GHz band, with Bluetooth technology and is used by the manufacturer. ❑ Connecting multiple Bluetooth devices ...to minimize the interference from other devices, depending on the manufacturer or the software version employed by various devices. Simultaneous use the same wave length. Bluetooth devices use the technology to your computer may cause bandwidth...
...normal with which Bluetooth devices or wireless LAN devices work with other devices that use of the devices. n 68 N Using Your VAIO Computer ❑ The 2.4 GHz band, with Bluetooth technology and is used by the manufacturer. ❑ Connecting multiple Bluetooth devices ...to minimize the interference from other devices, depending on the manufacturer or the software version employed by various devices. Simultaneous use the same wave length. Bluetooth devices use the technology to your computer may cause bandwidth...
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... settings. Set fewer colors or a lower resolution for each display, do not expand a single window across separate displays. Certain software applications may not return to Normal mode. Make sure that your software may not support the Multiple Monitors function. n 78 N Using Peripheral Devices Using the Multiple Monitors Function The Multiple Monitors function...
... settings. Set fewer colors or a lower resolution for each display, do not expand a single window across separate displays. Certain software applications may not return to Normal mode. Make sure that your software may not support the Multiple Monitors function. n 78 N Using Peripheral Devices Using the Multiple Monitors Function The Multiple Monitors function...