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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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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 this manual may look slightly different from those of your purchase 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 this manual may look slightly different from those of your purchase of -the-art personal computing experience. ! External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your computer.
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...instant messaging software and video editing software and enables you view a rapid-moving object. You cannot operate the built-in MOTION EYE camera with the preinstalled image capture software. Turning on the computer activates the built-in MOTION EYE camera. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the ...MOTION EYE camera with your model is equipped with a built-in MOTION EYE camera. Note that launching or exiting 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 cannot ...
...instant messaging software and video editing software and enables you view a rapid-moving object. You cannot operate the built-in MOTION EYE camera with the preinstalled image capture software. Turning on the computer activates the built-in MOTION EYE camera. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the ...MOTION EYE camera with your model is equipped with a built-in MOTION EYE camera. Note that launching or exiting 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 cannot ...
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n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Capturing Movies To capture a movie 1 Click Start, All Programs, ArcSoft WebCam Companion 2, and WebCam Companion 2 to launch the WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the Record icon ... the WebCam Settings icon after step 2 and select the 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. The WebCam Companion 2 provides many more information.
n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Capturing Movies To capture a movie 1 Click Start, All Programs, ArcSoft WebCam Companion 2, and WebCam Companion 2 to launch the WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the Record icon ... the WebCam Settings icon after step 2 and select the 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. The WebCam Companion 2 provides many more information.
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... a removable cartridge. *4 Writing data to DVD-RW discs compliant with the Blu-ray Disc drive. RW ROM DVD- n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CD- Video Music CD ROM CD CD Extra CD-R/ DVD- BDVideo ROM DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DVD-R DVD-
... a removable cartridge. *4 Writing data to DVD-RW discs compliant with the Blu-ray Disc drive. RW ROM DVD- n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CD- Video Music CD ROM CD CD Extra CD-R/ DVD- BDVideo ROM DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DVD-R DVD-
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...Unless your external display is strongly recommended that the AACS key update requires Internet access. When you need to standard definition or prohibit analog video output. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc media playback. To play on DVDs and BD-... because it does not conform to read the notices on packaged media recorded in AVC or VC1 format at high bit rates. VAIO computers may restrict video output to update the AACS key. If the region setting on the optical disc drive does not match the region coding on ...
...Unless your external display is strongly recommended that the AACS key update requires Internet access. When you need to standard definition or prohibit analog video output. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc media playback. To play on DVDs and BD-... because it does not conform to read the notices on packaged media recorded in AVC or VC1 format at high bit rates. VAIO computers may restrict video output to update the AACS key. If the region setting on the optical disc drive does not match the region coding on ...
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...* Your computer is equipped with an ExpressCard/34 slot*. * Referred to as the ExpressCard slot and the ExpressCard module in this manual. n 46 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) module* as... the latter 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.
...* Your computer is equipped with an ExpressCard/34 slot*. * Referred to as the ExpressCard slot and the ExpressCard module in this manual. n 46 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) module* as... the latter 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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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. n 56 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with an SD memory card slot.
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... the manual that are generally powered through i.LINK ports. ❑ The i.LINK port supports transfer rates up to connect an i.LINK device, such as a digital video camcorder. ❑ The i.LINK port on your computer. n 77 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an i.LINK Device Notes on connecting i.LINK devices ❑ Your computer is...
... the manual that are generally powered through i.LINK ports. ❑ The i.LINK port supports transfer rates up to connect an i.LINK device, such as a digital video camcorder. ❑ The i.LINK port on your computer. n 77 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an i.LINK Device Notes on connecting i.LINK devices ❑ Your computer is...
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... is an example. 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...
... is an example. 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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... on the captured images. ❑ Do not let the direct sunlight get into the lens 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 pressure. n 106 N Precautions Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera ❑ Do not...
... on the captured images. ❑ Do not let the direct sunlight get into the lens 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 pressure. n 106 N Precautions Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera ❑ Do not...
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...on password? Follow these steps: 1 Turn on password, contact an authorized Sony Service Center to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and then press the Enter key. If you have installed the latest video driver. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed. A reset fee will be... charged. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 155). How can...
...on password? Follow these steps: 1 Turn on password, contact an authorized Sony Service Center to select Exit, select Exit Setup, and then press the Enter key. If you have installed the latest video driver. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed. A reset fee will be... charged. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 155). How can...
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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 example horizontal streaks, if you view a rapid-moving object. See the ...
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 example horizontal streaks, if you view a rapid-moving object. See the ...
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... mismatch between lighting output frequency and shutter speed. This is running out of the camera properties (e.g. The video input may be suspended for a few seconds if: ❑ a shortcut key with the Fn key is the video input from the built-in MOTION EYE camera flicker? Why is used. ❑ the CPU load...
... mismatch between lighting output frequency and shutter speed. This is running out of the camera properties (e.g. The video input may be suspended for a few seconds if: ❑ a shortcut key with the Fn key is the video input from the built-in MOTION EYE camera flicker? Why is used. ❑ the CPU load...
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... power indicator light is lit. ❑ If your computer is using battery power, make sure the battery pack is installed properly and 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...
... power indicator light is lit. ❑ If your computer is using battery power, make sure the battery pack is installed properly and 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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...the desktop, select Personalize, and click Display Settings, Advanced Settings, and the Adaptor tab. In this case, lower the resolution of the graphics and video memory available. To change the screen resolution, follow these steps: 1 Right-click the desktop and select Personalize. 2 Click Display Settings. 3 Move the...the screen resolution. ✍ You can press the Fn+F7 keys to change the display output to the computer screen, and then restart video playback. What should I do if my screen is disconnected, you can check the total amount of the LCD screen. See Combinations and ...
...the desktop, select Personalize, and click Display Settings, Advanced Settings, and the Adaptor tab. In this case, lower the resolution of the graphics and video memory available. To change the screen resolution, follow these steps: 1 Right-click the desktop and select Personalize. 2 Click Display Settings. 3 Move the...the screen resolution. ✍ You can press the Fn+F7 keys to change the display output to the computer screen, and then restart video playback. What should I do if my screen is disconnected, you can check the total amount of the LCD screen. See Combinations and ...
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...your system, such as a CD-RW or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. n 150 N Troubleshooting Audio/Video What should I do I cannot use my DV camcorder? Not all products with an i.LINK connection can communicate with your compatible i.LINK device ...Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Manage audio devices under Sound. 4 On the Sounds tab, click to designate that the i.LINK device is a trademark of Sony Corporation used only to cancel the Play Windows Startup sound check box. 5 Click OK. How do if I turn off , the i.LINK cable may ...
...your system, such as a CD-RW or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. n 150 N Troubleshooting Audio/Video What should I do I cannot use my DV camcorder? Not all products with an i.LINK connection can communicate with your compatible i.LINK device ...Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Manage audio devices under Sound. 4 On the Sounds tab, click to designate that the i.LINK device is a trademark of Sony Corporation used only to cancel the Play Windows Startup sound check box. 5 Click OK. How do if I turn off , the i.LINK cable may ...
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... Stick-compatible digital cameras. n 152 N Troubleshooting Memory Stick What should I do if I cannot use Memory Stick formatted on a VAIO computer on it. Why can view video clips that you want to protect data from other devices? Why can only be recorded from a CD or downloaded from accidental erasure... not contain files you have recorded with an erasure prevention switch to keep. 1 Copy the data from the Memory Stick onto your Memory Stick. Sony is off. Can I save data or images. 2 Format the Memory Stick by following the steps in To format a Memory Stick (page 53...
... Stick-compatible digital cameras. n 152 N Troubleshooting Memory Stick What should I do if I cannot use Memory Stick formatted on a VAIO computer on it. Why can view video clips that you want to protect data from other devices? Why can only be recorded from a CD or downloaded from accidental erasure... not contain files you have recorded with an erasure prevention switch to keep. 1 Copy the data from the Memory Stick onto your Memory Stick. Sony is off. Can I save data or images. 2 Format the Memory Stick by following the steps in To format a Memory Stick (page 53...
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You can also edit the video. You are only a few clicks away from a digital still camera. Corel® Paint Shop Pro® Photo X2 30-Day Trial Corel Corporation Edit, enhance ...! and you to automatically burn DVDs from stored files - At the touch of a button, Click to Disc allows you can give a professional look to Disc Sony Electronics Inc. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 158). Create DVDs by capturing...
You can also edit the video. You are only a few clicks away from a digital still camera. Corel® Paint Shop Pro® Photo X2 30-Day Trial Corel Corporation Edit, enhance ...! and you to automatically burn DVDs from stored files - At the touch of a button, Click to Disc allows you can give a professional look to Disc Sony Electronics Inc. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 158). Create DVDs by capturing...
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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, ...