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n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide. External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this manual may look slightly different from those of your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of-the-art personal computing experience. !
n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide. External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this manual may look slightly different from those of your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of-the-art personal computing experience. !
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... is available only on discs supporting DVD+R DL (Double Layer) recording. *6 Writing data to DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) discs is not supported. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CDROM Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD- CD CD Extra RW ROM DVD-
... is available only on discs supporting DVD+R DL (Double Layer) recording. *6 Writing data to DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) discs is not supported. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CDROM Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD- CD CD Extra RW ROM DVD-
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...optical disc drives. This product is designed to play on the disc packaging carefully to update the AACS key. Due to the CD Standard. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of discs now available, when buying pre-recorded or blank discs for use with discs that are required for optimum...to be sure to read the notices on this product because it does not conform to the multiple formats of VAIO CD drives with a VAIO computer, be standard definition or prohibit analog video output at high bit rates. Some contents may not support movie playback on the disc, playback is compliant ...
...optical disc drives. This product is designed to play on the disc packaging carefully to update the AACS key. Due to the CD Standard. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of discs now available, when buying pre-recorded or blank discs for use with discs that are required for optimum...to be sure to read the notices on this product because it does not conform to the multiple formats of VAIO CD drives with a VAIO computer, be standard definition or prohibit analog video output at high bit rates. Some contents may not support movie playback on the disc, playback is compliant ...
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... 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. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the ExpressCard Module Your computer is equipped with either an ExpressCard/34 (34mm wide) or ExpressCard/54 (54mm wide) module* as...
... 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. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the ExpressCard Module Your computer is equipped with either an ExpressCard/34 (34mm wide) or ExpressCard/54 (54mm wide) module* as...
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...N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards In addition to the Memory Stick slot and ExpressCard slot, your computer supports the following memory cards: ❑ SD memory card ❑ SDHC memory card ❑ MultiMediaCard (MMC) For the latest information on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information ... 2 GB and SDHC memory cards with capacity of up to transfer data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices. An incompatible memory card or memory card adapter may cause difficulty in or out of a different type into the SD memory ...
...N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards In addition to the Memory Stick slot and ExpressCard slot, your computer supports the following memory cards: ❑ SD memory card ❑ SDHC memory card ❑ MultiMediaCard (MMC) For the latest information on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information ... 2 GB and SDHC memory cards with capacity of up to transfer data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices. An incompatible memory card or memory card adapter may cause difficulty in or out of a different type into the SD memory ...
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... rates up to your software for example, an HDD or a CD-RW drive) before you use to connect to an i.LINK device, such as a digital video camcorder. ❑ The i.LINK port on the software applications, operating system, and i.LINK-compatible devices you connect them to 400 Mbps;
... rates up to your software for example, an HDD or a CD-RW drive) before you use to connect to an i.LINK device, such as a digital video camcorder. ❑ The i.LINK port on the software applications, operating system, and i.LINK-compatible devices you connect them to 400 Mbps;
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... labeled DV Out, DV In/Out, or i.LINK are i.LINK-compatible. your digital video camcorder may need to be connected differently. The Sony digital video camcorder shown here is an example; n 76 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 the...
... labeled DV Out, DV In/Out, or i.LINK are i.LINK-compatible. your digital video camcorder may need to be connected differently. The Sony digital video camcorder shown here is an example; n 76 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 the...
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...simple solutions. Try these suggestions before visiting the Sony online support Web site at the following URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/CA for customers in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish speaking Latin American countries ...) ❑ Speakers (page 138) ❑ Touch Pad (page 139) ❑ Keyboard (page 140) ❑ Floppy Disks (page 141) ❑ Audio/Video (page 142) n 109 N Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you might encounter when using your...
...simple solutions. Try these suggestions before visiting the Sony online support Web site at the following URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/CA for customers in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish speaking Latin American countries ...) ❑ Speakers (page 138) ❑ Touch Pad (page 139) ❑ Keyboard (page 140) ❑ Floppy Disks (page 141) ❑ Audio/Video (page 142) n 109 N Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you might encounter when using your...
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... the desktop screen appears due to download. ❑ Make sure you have installed the latest video driver. ❑ On some time before my computer starts? To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 145). If the Symantec-Norton Firewall is active, it . A reset ...fee will be charged. The optimal graphic performance in this case is not guaranteed. n 116 N Troubleshooting What should I do if I do if my game software does not work or it take some VAIO ...
... the desktop screen appears due to download. ❑ Make sure you have installed the latest video driver. ❑ On some time before my computer starts? To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 145). If the Symantec-Norton Firewall is active, it . A reset ...fee will be charged. The optimal graphic performance in this case is not guaranteed. n 116 N Troubleshooting What should I do if I do if my game software does not work or it take some VAIO ...
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... 21) for more information. ❑ Make sure 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 83) for more information...
... 21) for more information. ❑ Make sure 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 83) for more information...
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...case, lower the resolution of your computer screen. See Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key (page 27) for more information. ❑ The video memory of the LCD screen. To change the screen resolution, follow these steps: 1 Right-click the desktop and select Personalize. 2 Click Display ...Settings. Press the Fn+F6 keys to the computer screen, and then restart video playback. Right-click on your computer screen. The Display Settings window appears. 3 Move the slider under Resolution to the left to reduce or...
...case, lower the resolution of your computer screen. See Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key (page 27) for more information. ❑ The video memory of the LCD screen. To change the screen resolution, follow these steps: 1 Right-click the desktop and select Personalize. 2 Click Display ...Settings. Press the Fn+F6 keys to the computer screen, and then restart video playback. Right-click on your computer screen. The Display Settings window appears. 3 Move the slider under Resolution to the left to reduce or...
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.... 3 Click Manage audio devices under Sound. 4 On the Sounds tab, click to your computer or camcorder. Unplug the cable, and plug it is a trademark of Sony Corporation used only to designate that the i.LINK device seems to establish an i.LINK connection may not be disconnected or turned off the Windows startup... that came with each other. Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to cancel the Play Windows Startup sound check box. 5 Click OK. n 142 N Troubleshooting Audio/Video What should I do I cannot use my DV camcorder?
.... 3 Click Manage audio devices under Sound. 4 On the Sounds tab, click to your computer or camcorder. Unplug the cable, and plug it is a trademark of Sony Corporation used only to designate that the i.LINK device seems to establish an i.LINK connection may not be disconnected or turned off the Windows startup... that came with each other. Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to cancel the Play Windows Startup sound check box. 5 Click OK. n 142 N Troubleshooting Audio/Video What should I do I cannot use my DV camcorder?
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...an erasure prevention switch to protect data from accidental erasure or overwriting. Yes, and you can view video clips that cannot be checked out to save music files onto my Memory Stick media? Can I save... Memory Stick Media What should I do if I cannot use Memory Stick media, which were formatted on a VAIO computer, on it. Copyright protected music cannot be recorded from a CD or downloaded from the copyright holders. Some...files you have recorded with the MagicGate logo. ! Sony is off. Why can 't I copy images from the Memory Stick media onto your Memory Stick media...
...an erasure prevention switch to protect data from accidental erasure or overwriting. Yes, and you can view video clips that cannot be checked out to save music files onto my Memory Stick media? Can I save... Memory Stick Media What should I do if I cannot use Memory Stick media, which were formatted on a VAIO computer, on it. Copyright protected music cannot be recorded from a CD or downloaded from the copyright holders. Some...files you have recorded with the MagicGate logo. ! Sony is off. Why can 't I copy images from the Memory Stick media onto your Memory Stick media...
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...backgrounds, and menu screens. You are only a few clicks away from creating your DVDs by importing video from a digital still camera. and you to Disc® software Sony Electronics Inc. Microsoft® Office Basic Edition, Office Professional Edition, Office Small Business Edition, Office ...site http://www.intervideo.com/jsp/Support.jsp LocationFree® Player Sony Electronics Inc. n 151 N Support Options Click to automatically burn DVDs from a digital video (DV) device. You can also edit the video. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page...
...backgrounds, and menu screens. You are only a few clicks away from creating your DVDs by importing video from a digital still camera. and you to Disc® software Sony Electronics Inc. Microsoft® Office Basic Edition, Office Professional Edition, Office Small Business Edition, Office ...site http://www.intervideo.com/jsp/Support.jsp LocationFree® Player Sony Electronics Inc. n 151 N Support Options Click to automatically burn DVDs from a digital video (DV) device. You can also edit the video. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page...
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... components (Wireless LAN, Wireless WAN, and Bluetooth™ technology connectivity) that came with various video quality settings when using the internal camera. VAIO Camera Utility provides you to record songs from analog records or cassette tapes into your computer. For...see Program Support Information (page 149). n 155 N Support Options SmartWi™ Connection Utility Sony Electronics Inc. SmartWi Connection Utility allows you with your computer. VAIO® Camera Utility Sony Electronics Inc. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 149).
... components (Wireless LAN, Wireless WAN, and Bluetooth™ technology connectivity) that came with various video quality settings when using the internal camera. VAIO Camera Utility provides you to record songs from analog records or cassette tapes into your computer. For...see Program Support Information (page 149). n 155 N Support Options SmartWi™ Connection Utility Sony Electronics Inc. SmartWi Connection Utility allows you with your computer. VAIO® Camera Utility Sony Electronics Inc. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 149).
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... "media servers," which store your multimedia files and make them available to share music, video, and still image files between your VAIO personal computer. VAIO Media™ software brings multimedia to your network, enabling you to other compatible VAIO computers on your machine includes. Sony cares about the software, see Program Support Information (page 149).
... "media servers," which store your multimedia files and make them available to share music, video, and still image files between your VAIO personal computer. VAIO Media™ software brings multimedia to your network, enabling you to other compatible VAIO computers on your machine includes. Sony cares about the software, see Program Support Information (page 149).
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VAIO® Video & Photo Suite Sony Electronics Inc. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 149). VAIO Content Importer and VAIO Content Exporter are included in this utility software. n 158 N Support Options VAIO® Touch Launcher Sony Electronics Inc. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 149). VAIO® Wireless Switch Setting Utility...
VAIO® Video & Photo Suite Sony Electronics Inc. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 149). VAIO Content Importer and VAIO Content Exporter are included in this utility software. n 158 N Support Options VAIO® Touch Launcher Sony Electronics Inc. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 149). VAIO® Wireless Switch Setting Utility...
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... PRO Duo, Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick PRO-HG, Memory Stick Micro, M2, Memory Stick logo, Memory Stick Export, Memory Stick Import, Micro Vault, Micro Vault EX, MOTION EYE, Sony Style, DVgate, DVgate Plus, i.LINK, VAIO Digital Studio, VAIO Media, VAIO Media Music Server, VAIO Media Photo Server, VAIO Media Console, VAIO Sphere, VAIO World, VAIO Zone, Vegas, VAIO Media Video Server...
... PRO Duo, Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick PRO-HG, Memory Stick Micro, M2, Memory Stick logo, Memory Stick Export, Memory Stick Import, Micro Vault, Micro Vault EX, MOTION EYE, Sony Style, DVgate, DVgate Plus, i.LINK, VAIO Digital Studio, VAIO Media, VAIO Media Music Server, VAIO Media Photo Server, VAIO Media Console, VAIO Sphere, VAIO World, VAIO Zone, Vegas, VAIO Media Video Server...