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......171 Troubleshooting ...172 Computer ...174 System Security ...181 Battery...183 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...185 Internet ...188 Networking ...190 Bluetooth Technology ...193 CDs and DVDs...197 Display ...202 Printing ...206 Microphone ...207
......171 Troubleshooting ...172 Computer ...174 System Security ...181 Battery...183 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...185 Internet ...188 Networking ...190 Bluetooth Technology ...193 CDs and DVDs...197 Display ...202 Printing ...206 Microphone ...207
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...optical disc drive. Ejects the optical disc drive tray. Functions Plays the previous chapter/movie in the DVD or the previous song in the CD. Plays the next chapter/movie in the DVD or the next song in the CD. Launches AV Mode Launcher. To start this button does ...button. Decrease (-) and increase (+) the volume. See the help file on and off status of the SonicStage Mastering Studio software. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer Special-function button Previous track button Next track button AV MODE button S1/S2 buttons VOLUME buttons Disc drive eject button Muting button * On...
...optical disc drive. Ejects the optical disc drive tray. Functions Plays the previous chapter/movie in the DVD or the previous song in the CD. Plays the next chapter/movie in the DVD or the next song in the CD. Launches AV Mode Launcher. To start this button does ...button. Decrease (-) and increase (+) the volume. See the help file on and off status of the SonicStage Mastering Studio software. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer Special-function button Previous track button Next track button AV MODE button S1/S2 buttons VOLUME buttons Disc drive eject button Muting button * On...
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... by pushing it will take a while to eject the drive tray. If power supply to open the drive. The tray slides out. ✍ On VGN-AR200 Series models: If the disc drive eject button does not work, try the substitute drive eject button on the computer. 2 Press the drive eject... drive is in gently. ! Insert your computer and press the substitute drive eject button on the model you launch any preinstalled CD/DVD program. n 42 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is not powered. When recovering your system, turn on your Recovery Disc into the optical...
... by pushing it will take a while to eject the drive tray. If power supply to open the drive. The tray slides out. ✍ On VGN-AR200 Series models: If the disc drive eject button does not work, try the substitute drive eject button on the computer. 2 Press the drive eject... drive is in gently. ! Insert your computer and press the substitute drive eject button on the model you launch any preinstalled CD/DVD program. n 42 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is not powered. When recovering your system, turn on your Recovery Disc into the optical...
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n 43 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing CDs and DVDs Your computer plays and records CDs and DVDs, depending on your optical disc drive supports. Check your specifications for the type of media your model. Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased.
n 43 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing CDs and DVDs Your computer plays and records CDs and DVDs, depending on your optical disc drive supports. Check your specifications for the type of media your model. Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased.
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... Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable nor recordable CDROM Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD- Use non-cartridge discs or discs with removable cartridge. *4 Writing data to DVD-RW discs compliant with DVD-RAM Version 1.0 is available only on your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DVD-R DVD- DVD-ROM...
... Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable nor recordable CDROM Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD- Use non-cartridge discs or discs with removable cartridge. *4 Writing data to DVD-RW discs compliant with DVD-RAM Version 1.0 is available only on your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DVD-R DVD- DVD-ROM...
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... disc drives. This product is designed to playback discs that the audio side (non-DVD side) of VAIO CD drives with discs that are not compliant with the official "CD" format standard (or "DVD" standard in Version 2.1 format. ! Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a Dual Disc may not play on this product because...
... disc drives. This product is designed to playback discs that the audio side (non-DVD side) of VAIO CD drives with discs that are not compliant with the official "CD" format standard (or "DVD" standard in Version 2.1 format. ! Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a Dual Disc may not play on this product because...
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... and computer's DVD drives may not be fully compatible and errors may result. Fingerprints and dust on the optical disc drive, you eject it. n 47 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ To make sure you exit and close the session before writing data to a ... power modes while using the preinstalled software and while using the VAIO Zone software. ❑ Use only Sony Value-added software when writing to CD/DVD media. (Ex: Click to DVD) Other software programs may not be able to play DVDs created on applicable models using the CD burning software. ❑...
... and computer's DVD drives may not be fully compatible and errors may result. Fingerprints and dust on the optical disc drive, you eject it. n 47 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ To make sure you exit and close the session before writing data to a ... power modes while using the preinstalled software and while using the VAIO Zone software. ❑ Use only Sony Value-added software when writing to CD/DVD media. (Ex: Click to DVD) Other software programs may not be able to play DVDs created on applicable models using the CD burning software. ❑...
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... recommendations. ❑ You can play the disc. If you have exceeded this DVD in most regions of player you can play DVDs using the optical disc drive and the DVD playback software, such as VAIO Zone or WinDVD. You can change the DVD region code only a limited number of your residence area is different from...
... recommendations. ❑ You can play the disc. If you have exceeded this DVD in most regions of player you can play DVDs using the optical disc drive and the DVD playback software, such as VAIO Zone or WinDVD. You can change the DVD region code only a limited number of your residence area is different from...
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n 49 N Using Your VAIO Computer ❑ When you are playing a DVD (video or audio) and you want to remove a USB device, such as USB-compatible speakers, make sure you stop the DVD first. Removing a USB-compatible device during DVD (video or audio) playback may cause a malfunction.
n 49 N Using Your VAIO Computer ❑ When you are playing a DVD (video or audio) and you want to remove a USB device, such as USB-compatible speakers, make sure you stop the DVD first. Removing a USB-compatible device during DVD (video or audio) playback may cause a malfunction.
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...VAIO Computer Playing DVDs To play the DVD. For instructions on how to use the software, see the help file on your DVD software. For instructions on how to use the software, see the help file on the desktop, then click Start, point to All Programs, and click to start the desired DVD... a disc into the optical disc drive. 3 If nothing appears on your DVD software. Copying Files to DVDs To copy files to a disc 1 Connect the AC adapter to play a DVD 1 Close all running software applications. 2 Insert a DVD into the optical disc drive. 3 If nothing appears on the desktop, then...
...VAIO Computer Playing DVDs To play the DVD. For instructions on how to use the software, see the help file on your DVD software. For instructions on how to use the software, see the help file on the desktop, then click Start, point to All Programs, and click to start the desired DVD... a disc into the optical disc drive. 3 If nothing appears on your DVD software. Copying Files to DVDs To copy files to a disc 1 Connect the AC adapter to play a DVD 1 Close all running software applications. 2 Insert a DVD into the optical disc drive. 3 If nothing appears on the desktop, then...
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... -screen guide 1 Click Start, point to All Programs, and click VAIO Support Central. 2 Click VAIO Documentation. 3 Click MCE Guide. n 53 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the TV Function If the model you with a wide range of TV, DVD, and video viewing, as well as music recording and playback. To ...access this on Media Center features. See the online Specifications to find whether your model is VGN-AR200 Series, your ...
... -screen guide 1 Click Start, point to All Programs, and click VAIO Support Central. 2 Click VAIO Documentation. 3 Click MCE Guide. n 53 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the TV Function If the model you with a wide range of TV, DVD, and video viewing, as well as music recording and playback. To ...access this on Media Center features. See the online Specifications to find whether your model is VGN-AR200 Series, your ...
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... PLAY N button Press to pause media playback. PAUSE button Press to begin recording. REPLAY button Press to view the My TV menu. n 63 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Remote Commander If your music playlists. B MY TV button Press to move media forward, for example, one audio track, one... DVD chapter, and seven seconds of recorded TV or video. FWD button Press to move media backward, for using Media Center features, including TV channel selection...
... PLAY N button Press to pause media playback. PAUSE button Press to begin recording. REPLAY button Press to view the My TV menu. n 63 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Remote Commander If your music playlists. B MY TV button Press to move media forward, for example, one audio track, one... DVD chapter, and seven seconds of recorded TV or video. FWD button Press to move media backward, for using Media Center features, including TV channel selection...
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... ENTER or OK to activate the channel selection.) I CLEAR button Press to view pictures or a slide show. N Directional arrow buttons Press the M, m, n 64 N Using Your VAIO Computer D BACK button Press to return to view previously recorded TV programs (In My TV window). F RECORDED TV button Press to the previous window. J STANDBY...
... ENTER or OK to activate the channel selection.) I CLEAR button Press to view pictures or a slide show. N Directional arrow buttons Press the M, m, n 64 N Using Your VAIO Computer D BACK button Press to return to view previously recorded TV programs (In My TV window). F RECORDED TV button Press to the previous window. J STANDBY...
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...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/VAIO/ for customers in Latin American countries... or areas. ❑ Computer (page 174) ❑ System Security (page 181) ❑ Battery (page 183) ❑ Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 185) ❑ Internet (page 188) ❑ Networking (page 190) ❑ Bluetooth Technology (page 193) ❑ CDs and DVDs...
...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/VAIO/ for customers in Latin American countries... or areas. ❑ Computer (page 174) ❑ System Security (page 181) ❑ Battery (page 183) ❑ Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 185) ❑ Internet (page 188) ❑ Networking (page 190) ❑ Bluetooth Technology (page 193) ❑ CDs and DVDs...
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..., click Turn Off from Windows Task Manager. ! Pressing the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys simultaneously or turning off your computer stops responding while playing a CD or DVD, press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys simultaneously. When the Windows Security window appears, click Shut Down. ❑ If your computer still does not turn off...
..., click Turn Off from Windows Task Manager. ! Pressing the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys simultaneously or turning off your computer stops responding while playing a CD or DVD, press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys simultaneously. When the Windows Security window appears, click Shut Down. ❑ If your computer still does not turn off...
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n 197 N Troubleshooting CDs and DVDs Why does my computer freeze when I do if the drive tray does not open? ...take a while to the upper left of the above options work . Follow these steps: 1 Restart the computer by VAIO Power Management, the substitute drive eject button on how to read may be dirty or damaged. What should I try ...straight object (such as a paper clip) in the manual eject hole near the drive eject button (VGN-FE700 Series) or the substitute drive eject button (VGN-AR200 Series). ❑ Try restarting your computer. The disc that it . Use the disc drive eject...
n 197 N Troubleshooting CDs and DVDs Why does my computer freeze when I do if the drive tray does not open? ...take a while to the upper left of the above options work . Follow these steps: 1 Restart the computer by VAIO Power Management, the substitute drive eject button on how to read may be dirty or damaged. What should I try ...straight object (such as a paper clip) in the manual eject hole near the drive eject button (VGN-FE700 Series) or the substitute drive eject button (VGN-AR200 Series). ❑ Try restarting your computer. The disc that it . Use the disc drive eject...
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... window with the label facing upward. ❑ Make sure the necessary program(s) is installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. ❑ If a CD or DVD is installed. The System Properties window appears. 4 Select the Hardware tab, and click Device Manager in the audio mixer. ❑ If you are playing a... the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys, and selecting Restart from the Shut Down menu of the Windows Task Manager window. 2 Remove the CD or DVD from the optical disc drive. 3 Check the disc for instructions. ❑ If you are using external speakers, check the volume settings on...
... window with the label facing upward. ❑ Make sure the necessary program(s) is installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. ❑ If a CD or DVD is installed. The System Properties window appears. 4 Select the Hardware tab, and click Device Manager in the audio mixer. ❑ If you are playing a... the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys, and selecting Restart from the Shut Down menu of the Windows Task Manager window. 2 Remove the CD or DVD from the optical disc drive. 3 Check the disc for instructions. ❑ If you are using external speakers, check the volume settings on...
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... Driver Details. 8 Click OK to close the window. ❑ Make sure an adhesive label is running on your computer is not affixed to a CD or DVD. Condensation can come off while the disc is in the optical disc drive and damage the drive or cause it is compatible with the optical... disc may be incompatible with the optical disc drive. ❑ If you notice condensation on AC power supply and try the disc again. Check the DVD package to make sure the region code is not selected. n 199 N Troubleshooting 5 Double-click the optical disc drive device to open the submenu. 6 Double-click...
... Driver Details. 8 Click OK to close the window. ❑ Make sure an adhesive label is running on your computer is not affixed to a CD or DVD. Condensation can come off while the disc is in the optical disc drive and damage the drive or cause it is compatible with the optical... disc may be incompatible with the optical disc drive. ❑ If you notice condensation on AC power supply and try the disc again. Check the DVD package to make sure the region code is not selected. n 199 N Troubleshooting 5 Double-click the optical disc drive device to open the submenu. 6 Double-click...
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..., not even a screen saver. ❑ Do not use the keyboard. ❑ Do not use a CD-R/RW disc that some brands of DVD recordable media do if I cannot write data to it. What should I do not work. ❑ The preinstalled software on your computer's built-in... DVD recorder. Macrovision or a similar video protection technology prevents users from copying DVD movies. This could cause a write error or other damage. Note the possibility that has an adhesive label affixed to...
..., not even a screen saver. ❑ Do not use the keyboard. ❑ Do not use a CD-R/RW disc that some brands of DVD recordable media do if I cannot write data to it. What should I do not work. ❑ The preinstalled software on your computer's built-in... DVD recorder. Macrovision or a similar video protection technology prevents users from copying DVD movies. This could cause a write error or other damage. Note the possibility that has an adhesive label affixed to...
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You cannot add data to DVD-RAM discs with data already written by the Roxio DigitalMedia software due to difference in loss of the entire written data. n 201 N Troubleshooting What should I ... change the settings: 1 Click Start and then My Computer. 2 Right-click the optical disc drive icon and select Properties. 3 Click the Recording tab. 4 Click to DVD-RAM media using Windows functions?
You cannot add data to DVD-RAM discs with data already written by the Roxio DigitalMedia software due to difference in loss of the entire written data. n 201 N Troubleshooting What should I ... change the settings: 1 Click Start and then My Computer. 2 Right-click the optical disc drive icon and select Properties. 3 Click the Recording tab. 4 Click to DVD-RAM media using Windows functions?