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n5 N Speakers ...145 Touch Pad...147 Keyboard...148 Floppy Disks ...149 Audio/Video...150 Memory Stick ...152 Peripherals ...153 Support Options ...154 Sony Support Information ...155 Program Support Information...158 Trademarks ...169
n5 N Speakers ...145 Touch Pad...147 Keyboard...148 Floppy Disks ...149 Audio/Video...150 Memory Stick ...152 Peripherals ...153 Support Options ...154 Sony Support Information ...155 Program Support Information...158 Trademarks ...169
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Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of your computer. External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those of -the-art personal computing experience. ! 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 computer. External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those of -the-art personal computing experience. ! n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide.
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...built-in MOTION EYE camera, respectively. ✍ The built-in MOTION EYE camera adds video functionality to capture still images and movies with a built-in MOTION EYE camera. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer may show some noise, for ...example horizontal streaks, if you to instant messaging software and video editing software and enables you view a rapid-moving object. Turning on...
...built-in MOTION EYE camera, respectively. ✍ The built-in MOTION EYE camera adds video functionality to capture still images and movies with a built-in MOTION EYE camera. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer may show some noise, for ...example horizontal streaks, if you to instant messaging software and video editing software and enables you view a rapid-moving object. Turning on...
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... low light or low light compensation option in the viewfinder. 4 Click the Record Video button below the displayed image to start movie recording. 5 When finished, click the Record Video button once again to stop movie recording. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Capturing Movies To capture a movie 1 Click Start, All Programs, ArcSoft WebCam Companion...
... low light or low light compensation option in the viewfinder. 4 Click the Record Video button below the displayed image to start movie recording. 5 When finished, click the Record Video button once again to stop movie recording. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Capturing Movies To capture a movie 1 Click Start, All Programs, ArcSoft WebCam Companion...
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... not support BD-RE Disc media in Version 2.1 format. *11 The Blu-ray Disc drive on your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. Video Music CD ROM CD CD Extra CD-R/ DVD- RW RW DL DL RAM BD-R*9/ RE*10 DVD±RW/ P P P P PR P P - n 40 N Using Your... VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CD- PR*1 *2 PR PR*5 PR*6 PR*3 *4 - ±R DL/RAM Blu-ray Disc P P P P ...
... not support BD-RE Disc media in Version 2.1 format. *11 The Blu-ray Disc drive on your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. Video Music CD ROM CD CD Extra CD-R/ DVD- RW RW DL DL RAM BD-R*9/ RE*10 DVD±RW/ P P P P PR P P - n 40 N Using Your... VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CD- PR*1 *2 PR PR*5 PR*6 PR*3 *4 - ±R DL/RAM Blu-ray Disc P P P P ...
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...non-DVD side) of a DualDisc may not support movie playback on packaged media recorded in AVC or VC1 format at high bit rates. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is strongly recommended that the AACS key update requires Internet... Note that a digital HDCPcompliant environment be sure to read the notices on the other optical media devices, circumstances may restrict video output to the CD Standard. VAIO computers may not play copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media continuously, you cannot play or view the contents on the disc...
...non-DVD side) of a DualDisc may not support movie playback on packaged media recorded in AVC or VC1 format at high bit rates. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is strongly recommended that the AACS key update requires Internet... Note that a digital HDCPcompliant environment be sure to read the notices on the other optical media devices, circumstances may restrict video output to the CD Standard. VAIO computers may not play copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media continuously, you cannot play or view the contents on the disc...
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n 46 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the ExpressCard Module Your 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. The former can accommodate either an ExpressCard/34 (34 mm wide) or ExpressCard/54 (54 mm...
n 46 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the ExpressCard Module Your 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. The former can accommodate either an ExpressCard/34 (34 mm wide) or ExpressCard/54 (54 mm...
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n 56 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with an SD memory card slot. You can use this slot to transfer data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices.
n 56 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with an SD memory card slot. You can use this slot to transfer data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices.
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... compatibility of i.LINK-compatible PC peripherals (for example, an HDD or a CD-RW drive) before you use to connect an i.LINK device, such as a digital video camcorder. ❑ The i.LINK port on your computer.
... compatibility of i.LINK-compatible PC peripherals (for example, an HDD or a CD-RW drive) before you use to connect an i.LINK device, such as a digital video camcorder. ❑ The i.LINK port on your computer.
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... be connected differently. You cannot access the pictures stored on the digital video camcorder. ✍ On Sony digital video cameras, ports labeled DV Out, DV In/Out, or i.LINK are i.LINK-compatible. n 78 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...
... be connected differently. You cannot access the pictures stored on the digital video camcorder. ✍ On Sony digital video cameras, ports labeled DV Out, DV In/Out, or i.LINK are i.LINK-compatible. n 78 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...
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Do not rub the cover, as it may cause the camera to malfunction. ❑ The built-in MOTION EYE camera is disabled while videos or still images are imported from an i.LINK-compatible device connected to pressure. If the cover is extremely dirty, wipe it off with a blower brush ...
Do not rub the cover, as it may cause the camera to malfunction. ❑ The built-in MOTION EYE camera is disabled while videos or still images are imported from an i.LINK-compatible device connected to pressure. If the cover is extremely dirty, wipe it off with a blower brush ...
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...under Boot Priority and press the Enter key. 5 Press the M or m key to select the device to which you have installed the latest video driver. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed. The optimal graphic performance in this case is shared with the system. The BIOS setup screen...What should I do if I do if my game software does not work or it . What should I cannot remember the power-on password, contact an authorized Sony Service Center to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and then press the Enter key. If you want to assign the priority and press the Enter...
...under Boot Priority and press the Enter key. 5 Press the M or m key to select the device to which you have installed the latest video driver. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed. The optimal graphic performance in this case is shared with the system. The BIOS setup screen...What should I do if I do if my game software does not work or it . What should I cannot remember the power-on password, contact an authorized Sony Service Center to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and then press the Enter key. If you want to assign the priority and press the Enter...
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... software application may be more than your computer may cause dropped frames. Why are not currently using the built-in MOTION EYE camera. ❑ The video memory of light. ❑ A dark portion in captured images may show some noise, for more information. ❑ There may be shared by more software applications...
... software application may be more than your computer may cause dropped frames. Why are not currently using the built-in MOTION EYE camera. ❑ The video memory of light. ❑ A dark portion in captured images may show some noise, for more information. ❑ There may be shared by more software applications...
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Why do the images captured by the built-in MOTION EYE camera suspended for a few seconds? The video input may be suspended for a few seconds if: ❑ a shortcut key with the Fn key is used. ❑ the CPU load increases. Connect your computer ... flicker noise. This problem occurs when you can set an appropriate value to the mismatch between lighting output frequency and shutter speed. Why is the video input from the built-in MOTION EYE camera flicker? The battery pack is running on the battery? light source, flicker, etc.) to an AC power...
Why do the images captured by the built-in MOTION EYE camera suspended for a few seconds? The video input may be suspended for a few seconds if: ❑ a shortcut key with the Fn key is used. ❑ the CPU load increases. Connect your computer ... flicker noise. This problem occurs when you can set an appropriate value to the mismatch between lighting output frequency and shutter speed. Why is the video input from the built-in MOTION EYE camera flicker? The battery pack is running on the battery? light source, flicker, etc.) to an AC power...
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If the computer is in LCD (Video) Sleep mode, press any key to the external display, press the Fn+F7 keys. See Using the Power Saving Modes (page 87) for more information. ...
If the computer is in LCD (Video) Sleep mode, press any key to the external display, press the Fn+F7 keys. See Using the Power Saving Modes (page 87) for more information. ...
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... of the LCD screen. In this case, lower the resolution of your computer. Alternatively, you cannot display a video on your computer screen. Stop video playback, change the display output to change the screen resolution, follow these steps: 1 Right-click the desktop and select Personalize. 2 Click Display... ✍ You can press the Fn+F7 keys to the computer screen, and then restart video playback. See Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key (page 31) for displaying high resolution videos. To change the display output. What should I do if my screen is disconnected, you can...
... of the LCD screen. In this case, lower the resolution of your computer. Alternatively, you cannot display a video on your computer screen. Stop video playback, change the display output to change the screen resolution, follow these steps: 1 Right-click the desktop and select Personalize. 2 Click Display... ✍ You can press the Fn+F7 keys to the computer screen, and then restart video playback. See Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key (page 31) for displaying high resolution videos. To change the display output. What should I do if my screen is disconnected, you can...
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... required operating conditions. Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to your computer or camcorder. If a message appears stating that the i.LINK device is a trademark of Sony Corporation used only to designate that came with each other. Unplug the cable, and plug it in once again. n 150 N Troubleshooting Audio...
... required operating conditions. Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to your computer or camcorder. If a message appears stating that the i.LINK device is a trademark of Sony Corporation used only to designate that came with each other. Unplug the cable, and plug it in once again. n 150 N Troubleshooting Audio...
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...the steps in To format a Memory Stick (page 53). Why can view video clips that you can 't I write data to Memory Stick? n 152 N Troubleshooting Memory Stick What should I do if I cannot use Memory Stick formatted on a VAIO computer on it. Copyright protected music can 't I copy images from a digital...that cannot be checked out to save music files onto my Memory Stick? Before you want to protect data from the copyright holders. Sony is off. You may need to reformat your hard disk drive to Memory Stick with Memory Stick-compatible digital cameras. Formatting Memory Stick...
...the steps in To format a Memory Stick (page 53). Why can view video clips that you can 't I write data to Memory Stick? n 152 N Troubleshooting Memory Stick What should I do if I cannot use Memory Stick formatted on a VAIO computer on it. Copyright protected music can 't I copy images from a digital...that cannot be checked out to save music files onto my Memory Stick? Before you want to protect data from the copyright holders. Sony is off. You may need to reformat your hard disk drive to Memory Stick with Memory Stick-compatible digital cameras. Formatting Memory Stick...
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...or by importing pictures from stored files - You can also edit the video. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 158). Create DVDs by capturing video contents straight from a DV device or by adding chapter menus, backgrounds,... N Support Options Click to your own DVDs! and you to automatically burn DVDs from creating your DVDs by importing video from a digital still camera. Corel® Paint Shop Pro® Photo X2 30-Day Trial Corel Corporation Edit,... a button, Click to Disc allows you can give a professional look to Disc Sony Electronics Inc.
...or by importing pictures from stored files - You can also edit the video. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 158). Create DVDs by capturing video contents straight from a DV device or by adding chapter menus, backgrounds,... N Support Options Click to your own DVDs! and you to automatically burn DVDs from creating your DVDs by importing video from a digital still camera. Corel® Paint Shop Pro® Photo X2 30-Day Trial Corel Corporation Edit,... a button, Click to Disc allows you can give a professional look to Disc Sony Electronics Inc.
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A smart and simple webcam application designed to enhance users' video chat experience through frames, effects, and themes. ❑ For customers in USA and Canada Web site http://www.arcsoft.com/support/ Microsoft® Internet Explorer, ...
A smart and simple webcam application designed to enhance users' video chat experience through frames, effects, and themes. ❑ For customers in USA and Canada Web site http://www.arcsoft.com/support/ Microsoft® Internet Explorer, ...