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... 17 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 25 Using the Power Saving Mode 26 Updating Your Computer 28 Using Your VAIO Computer 29 Using the Keyboard 30 Using the Mouse 36 Using the Touch Screen 42 Using the Built-in Camera 46 Using the Optical Disc Drive 47 Using the TV Function 54 Using... the HDMI/VIDEO Input Function 61 Using the Remote Commander 66 Using "Memory Stick 70 Using Other Modules / Memory Cards 76...
... 17 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 25 Using the Power Saving Mode 26 Updating Your Computer 28 Using Your VAIO Computer 29 Using the Keyboard 30 Using the Mouse 36 Using the Touch Screen 42 Using the Built-in Camera 46 Using the Optical Disc Drive 47 Using the TV Function 54 Using... the HDMI/VIDEO Input Function 61 Using the Remote Commander 66 Using "Memory Stick 70 Using Other Modules / Memory Cards 76...
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Troubleshooting 123 Computer 125 System Security 131 Built-in Camera 132 Networking 134 Bluetooth Technology 137 Optical Discs 140 Display 144 Printing 146 Microphone 147 Mouse 148 Speakers 150 Touch Screen 151 Keyboard 152 Floppy Disks 153 Audio/Video 154 HDMI/VIDEO Input Function 157 "Memory Stick 159 Peripherals 160 Trademarks 161 Notice 163 n3 N
Troubleshooting 123 Computer 125 System Security 131 Built-in Camera 132 Networking 134 Bluetooth Technology 137 Optical Discs 140 Display 144 Printing 146 Microphone 147 Mouse 148 Speakers 150 Touch Screen 151 Keyboard 152 Floppy Disks 153 Audio/Video 154 HDMI/VIDEO Input Function 157 "Memory Stick 159 Peripherals 160 Trademarks 161 Notice 163 n3 N
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...from those illustrated in speakers (stereo) I LCD screen/touch screen (page 42) ! This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. Front A Built-in microphone (monaural) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 16) C Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 46) D HDMI/VIDEO input indicator* (page 16) E WIRELESS indicator...may become warm while you are using the computer for operations. * On selected models only. Due to the mechanical design of the touch screen of time. J Bottom chassis frame (page 112) K Remote sensor* Point the supplied remote commander to this manual due to identify...
...from those illustrated in speakers (stereo) I LCD screen/touch screen (page 42) ! This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. Front A Built-in microphone (monaural) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 16) C Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 46) D HDMI/VIDEO input indicator* (page 16) E WIRELESS indicator...may become warm while you are using the computer for operations. * On selected models only. Due to the mechanical design of the touch screen of time. J Bottom chassis frame (page 112) K Remote sensor* Point the supplied remote commander to this manual due to identify...
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... input is on. Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports n 13 N Back ! C Air exhaust vent D Memory module compartment cover (page 105) E VIDEO INPUT jacks*1 (page 61) F HDMI INPUT port*1 (page 61) G AC input port (page 17) H Prop-up stand (page 112) I CABLE/ANT (DIGITAL/ANALOG) input port*1 (page 54) J Network (LAN) port... as the audio/video input source by the INPUT SELECT button (page 14), pressing this button to wait until the computer cools down before you touch it.
... input is on. Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports n 13 N Back ! C Air exhaust vent D Memory module compartment cover (page 105) E VIDEO INPUT jacks*1 (page 61) F HDMI INPUT port*1 (page 61) G AC input port (page 17) H Prop-up stand (page 112) I CABLE/ANT (DIGITAL/ANALOG) input port*1 (page 54) J Network (LAN) port... as the audio/video input source by the INPUT SELECT button (page 14), pressing this button to wait until the computer cools down before you touch it.
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...green while the computer is on, illuminates in orange while the computer is in orange while the LCD backlight is off . Illuminates while one or more wireless options are enabled. Illuminates in Sleep mode, and goes out when the computer is turned off . Do not place the ...Getting Started > About the Indicator Lights n 16 N About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with the following indicator lights: Indicator Power 1 HDMI/VIDEO* Built-in progress. Illuminates while data access to the built-in storage device or the optical disc drive is in MOTION EYE camera Media...
...green while the computer is on, illuminates in orange while the computer is in orange while the LCD backlight is off . Illuminates while one or more wireless options are enabled. Illuminates in Sleep mode, and goes out when the computer is turned off . Do not place the ...Getting Started > About the Indicator Lights n 16 N About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with the following indicator lights: Indicator Power 1 HDMI/VIDEO* Built-in progress. Illuminates while data access to the built-in storage device or the optical disc drive is in MOTION EYE camera Media...
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... of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 30) ❑ Using the Mouse (page 36) ❑ Using the Touch Screen (page 42) ❑ Using the Built-in Camera (page 46) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 47) ❑ Using the TV Function (page 54) ❑ Using the HDMI/VIDEO Input Function...
... of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 30) ❑ Using the Mouse (page 36) ❑ Using the Touch Screen (page 42) ❑ Using the Built-in Camera (page 46) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 47) ❑ Using the TV Function (page 54) ❑ Using the HDMI/VIDEO Input Function...
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... not place metal furniture or objects near the wireless keyboard. Be sure to stop working properly. If you used the keyboard with the HDMI/VIDEO input function (page 61). Avoid using any wireless devices that exchange radio signals on the 2.4 GHz frequency band near your computer....not working properly. To maintain good communication, operate the wireless keyboard within the distance limitations of the battery. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 31 N ! Using incompatible batteries or mixing used ) and new batteries when replacing batteries in conjunction with ...
... not place metal furniture or objects near the wireless keyboard. Be sure to stop working properly. If you used the keyboard with the HDMI/VIDEO input function (page 61). Avoid using any wireless devices that exchange radio signals on the 2.4 GHz frequency band near your computer....not working properly. To maintain good communication, operate the wireless keyboard within the distance limitations of the battery. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 31 N ! Using incompatible batteries or mixing used ) and new batteries when replacing batteries in conjunction with ...
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... brightness of power consumption. Fn+F6: Increases lighting intensity of the LCD screen. While using the HDMI/VIDEO input function, see Using the Power Saving Mode (page 26). C VAIO button Launches the Media Gallery. Fn+F5: Decreases lighting intensity of the LCD screen. ! n 32 N A Function keys Perform certain tasks. When Num Lk or Scr...
... brightness of power consumption. Fn+F6: Increases lighting intensity of the LCD screen. While using the HDMI/VIDEO input function, see Using the Power Saving Mode (page 26). C VAIO button Launches the Media Gallery. Fn+F5: Decreases lighting intensity of the LCD screen. ! n 32 N A Function keys Perform certain tasks. When Num Lk or Scr...
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.../deactivates Caps Lock mode where letters are using the HDMI/VIDEO input function. Press to perform basic math calculations. * Disabled while you are all typed in conjunction with the VAIO Control Center for more information. G Muting button* Turns the volume on the computer screen. O Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad to type numbers...
.../deactivates Caps Lock mode where letters are using the HDMI/VIDEO input function. Press to perform basic math calculations. * Disabled while you are all typed in conjunction with the VAIO Control Center for more information. G Muting button* Turns the volume on the computer screen. O Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad to type numbers...
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... you are using your finger(s). See Using the HDMI/VIDEO Input Function (page 61) for more information. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Screen n 42 N Using the Touch Screen Embedded infrared optical sensors of your computer's touch screen enable direct interaction with two optical sensors and supports multi-touch input of up to compensate for mouse operations, such...
... you are using your finger(s). See Using the HDMI/VIDEO Input Function (page 61) for more information. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Screen n 42 N Using the Touch Screen Embedded infrared optical sensors of your computer's touch screen enable direct interaction with two optical sensors and supports multi-touch input of up to compensate for mouse operations, such...
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...text size may have set to Normal mode by default. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Screen Gesture Rotate Description With some cases including the one, for easier touch works. You can put two fingers on the touch screen and slide them in some software applications, such as an input device ...check box on the model you are using the HDMI/VIDEO input function when the computer entered Sleep mode. You can disable the touch screen function with the Control Panel. Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and Pen and Touch, and then click to bring your preference. ...
...text size may have set to Normal mode by default. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Screen Gesture Rotate Description With some cases including the one, for easier touch works. You can put two fingers on the touch screen and slide them in some software applications, such as an input device ...check box on the model you are using the HDMI/VIDEO input function when the computer entered Sleep mode. You can disable the touch screen function with the Control Panel. Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and Pen and Touch, and then click to bring your preference. ...
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... to malfunction. Exit all memory-resident utility software before playing or writing a disc as an HDMI connection or a DVI connection, it may cause the computer to standard definition or prohibit analog ...support movie playback on packaged media recorded in AVC or VC1 formats at high bit rates. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is ... ! USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. VAIO computers may not be sure to playback discs that a digital ...
... to malfunction. Exit all memory-resident utility software before playing or writing a disc as an HDMI connection or a DVI connection, it may cause the computer to standard definition or prohibit analog ...support movie playback on packaged media recorded in AVC or VC1 formats at high bit rates. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is ... ! USING NON-COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. VAIO computers may not be sure to playback discs that a digital ...
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.... You cannot capture audio/video signals coming through the HDMI INPUT port or the VIDEO INPUT jacks and save them into a file on your computer. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the HDMI/VIDEO Input Function n 61 N Using the HDMI/VIDEO Input Function Your computer may not be equipped with... an HDMI INPUT port and VIDEO INPUT jacks that enable you can receive high-definition audio...
.... You cannot capture audio/video signals coming through the HDMI INPUT port or the VIDEO INPUT jacks and save them into a file on your computer. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the HDMI/VIDEO Input Function n 61 N Using the HDMI/VIDEO Input Function Your computer may not be equipped with... an HDMI INPUT port and VIDEO INPUT jacks that enable you can receive high-definition audio...
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...video input. ✍ You do not need an HDMI cable or an audio/video cable with your computer 1 Plug one ready beforehand. The INPUT SELECT and HDMI/VIDEO indicator lights illuminate in green. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the HDMI/VIDEO Input Function n 62 N Connecting an External Audio.../Video Device To connect an external audio/video device to the HDMI INPUT port or ...
...video input. ✍ You do not need an HDMI cable or an audio/video cable with your computer 1 Plug one ready beforehand. The INPUT SELECT and HDMI/VIDEO indicator lights illuminate in green. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the HDMI/VIDEO Input Function n 62 N Connecting an External Audio.../Video Device To connect an external audio/video device to the HDMI INPUT port or ...
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...; Alternatively, you can use the V/v button to increase/decrease the volume as the audio/video input source. Touch screen operations are located on your computer screen. ! While the HDMI input or the video input is selected, you can use the volume control buttons, including the muting button,... selections and On-Screen Display (OSD) menu operations. Shows/hides the OSD menu on the right of the current audio/video input source. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the HDMI/VIDEO Input Function n 63 N Using the HDMI/VIDEO Input Control Buttons The HDMI/VIDEO input control buttons...
...; Alternatively, you can use the V/v button to increase/decrease the volume as the audio/video input source. Touch screen operations are located on your computer screen. ! While the HDMI input or the video input is selected, you can use the volume control buttons, including the muting button,... selections and On-Screen Display (OSD) menu operations. Shows/hides the OSD menu on the right of the current audio/video input source. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the HDMI/VIDEO Input Function n 63 N Using the HDMI/VIDEO Input Control Buttons The HDMI/VIDEO input control buttons...
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...SELECT button on the right of your desired one of the OSD menu Selecting Input Sensing mode Disabling the HDMI/VIDEO input function 1 Select OPTION and LANGUAGE. 2 Select the desired language. 3 Press the OK button. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the HDMI/VIDEO Input Function n 64 N Using the... OSD Menu The OSD menu is provided for using the HDMI/VIDEO input function. Using the menu for the HDMI/VIDEO input function The following lists some settings that you...
...SELECT button on the right of your desired one of the OSD menu Selecting Input Sensing mode Disabling the HDMI/VIDEO input function 1 Select OPTION and LANGUAGE. 2 Select the desired language. 3 Press the OK button. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the HDMI/VIDEO Input Function n 64 N Using the... OSD Menu The OSD menu is provided for using the HDMI/VIDEO input function. Using the menu for the HDMI/VIDEO input function The following lists some settings that you...
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... and SWAP. See Using the Remote Commander (page 66) for the sub window among three sources: the computer input, the HDMI input, and the video input. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the HDMI/VIDEO Input Function n 65 N Using the menu for the PinP and Swap functions The PinP function is enabled, you can...
... and SWAP. See Using the Remote Commander (page 66) for the sub window among three sources: the computer input, the HDMI input, and the video input. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the HDMI/VIDEO Input Function n 65 N Using the menu for the PinP and Swap functions The PinP function is enabled, you can...
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... sub window is in view, press to fast-forward media at three speeds. Replay ?b button Press to move media backward, for example, one audio track, one DVD chapter, and 7 seconds of recorded TV or video. While the sub window is in view, this button works as an example.... Press to switch the audio/video input source among the computer input, the HDMI input, and the video input. n 67 N A HDMI/VIDEO input control buttons*1 INPUT SELECT t button Press to pause or resume media playback. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Remote Commander ✍ Some button functions may not be...
... sub window is in view, press to fast-forward media at three speeds. Replay ?b button Press to move media backward, for example, one audio track, one DVD chapter, and 7 seconds of recorded TV or video. While the sub window is in view, this button works as an example.... Press to switch the audio/video input source among the computer input, the HDMI input, and the video input. n 67 N A HDMI/VIDEO input control buttons*1 INPUT SELECT t button Press to pause or resume media playback. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Remote Commander ✍ Some button functions may not be...
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... using the OK button.) T APPLICATION SELECT button Press to activate a feature or an action, such as the Alt+Tab keys. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Remote Commander n 69 N R Teletext TV program mode selection button Press to close the active application window. *1 Pressing ...these buttons displays a message if your computer does not support the HDMI/VIDEO input function. *2 Available with the HDMI/VIDEO input function (page 61) as well. U APPLICATION CLOSE button Press to activate/deactivate teletext TV program mode.
... using the OK button.) T APPLICATION SELECT button Press to activate a feature or an action, such as the Alt+Tab keys. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Remote Commander n 69 N R Teletext TV program mode selection button Press to close the active application window. *1 Pressing ...these buttons displays a message if your computer does not support the HDMI/VIDEO input function. *2 Available with the HDMI/VIDEO input function (page 61) as well. U APPLICATION CLOSE button Press to activate/deactivate teletext TV program mode.
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Troubleshooting > ❑ Microphone (page 147) ❑ Mouse (page 148) ❑ Speakers (page 150) ❑ Touch Screen (page 151) ❑ Keyboard (page 152) ❑ Floppy Disks (page 153) ❑ Audio/Video (page 154) ❑ HDMI/VIDEO Input Function (page 157) ❑ "Memory Stick" (page 159) ❑ Peripherals (page 160) n 124 N
Troubleshooting > ❑ Microphone (page 147) ❑ Mouse (page 148) ❑ Speakers (page 150) ❑ Touch Screen (page 151) ❑ Keyboard (page 152) ❑ Floppy Disks (page 153) ❑ Audio/Video (page 154) ❑ HDMI/VIDEO Input Function (page 157) ❑ "Memory Stick" (page 159) ❑ Peripherals (page 160) n 124 N