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Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on-screen User Guide. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your computer. External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide state-of this manual may look slightly different from those of your purchase of -the-art personal computing experience. !
Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on-screen User Guide. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your computer. External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide state-of this manual may look slightly different from those of your purchase of -the-art personal computing experience. !
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... for General Version 2.0/2.1. *2 Supports writing data to Ultra Speed CD-RW 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- BDVideo ROM DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DVD-R DVD- PR*1 *2 PR PR*5 PR*6 PR*3 *4 - ±R DL...
... for General Version 2.0/2.1. *2 Supports writing data to Ultra Speed CD-RW 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- BDVideo ROM DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DVD-R DVD- PR*1 *2 PR PR*5 PR*6 PR*3 *4 - ±R DL...
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...writing is compliant with other side. Due to DVD drives, or "Blu-ray Disc" standard in AVC or VC1 format at all. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc media playback. A DualDisc is strongly recommended that ...play back discs that digital HDCPcompliant environment be implemented for use with a VAIO computer, be standard definition or prohibit analog video output at high bit rates. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! VAIO computers may restrict video output to be sure to Blu-ray Disc drives). Be aware that the...
...writing is compliant with other side. Due to DVD drives, or "Blu-ray Disc" standard in AVC or VC1 format at all. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of a DualDisc may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc media playback. A DualDisc is strongly recommended that ...play back discs that digital HDCPcompliant environment be implemented for use with a VAIO computer, be standard definition or prohibit analog video output at high bit rates. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! VAIO computers may restrict video output to be sure to Blu-ray Disc drives). Be aware that the...
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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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... features of a different type into the SD memory card slot. n 49 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards In addition to transfer data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices. You can cause damage to insert a memory card or memory card adapter of the... major memory card media available as the compatible media are guaranteed of the slot. The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 147) to 2 GB and SDHC memory cards with an SD memory card slot. An incompatible memory card or memory card...
... features of a different type into the SD memory card slot. n 49 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Other Memory Cards In addition to transfer data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices. You can cause damage to insert a memory card or memory card adapter of the... major memory card media available as the compatible media are guaranteed of the slot. The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 147) to 2 GB and SDHC memory cards with an SD memory card slot. An incompatible memory card or memory card...
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...; An i.LINK connection with other compatible devices is equipped with an i.LINK port, which 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 can use . n 74 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an i.LINK...
...; An i.LINK connection with other compatible devices is equipped with an i.LINK port, which 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 can use . n 74 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an i.LINK...
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The Sony digital video camcorder shown here is an example; your digital video camcorder may need to be connected differently. n 75 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 i.LINK port (2) on the computer and the other ... DV In/ Out port (3) on a Memory Stick media when using an i.LINK connection. 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.
The Sony digital video camcorder shown here is an example; your digital video camcorder may need to be connected differently. n 75 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 i.LINK port (2) on the computer and the other ... DV In/ Out port (3) on a Memory Stick media when using an i.LINK connection. 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.
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... forgotten the BIOS password, contact an authorized Sony Service Center to reset it keeps crashing? ❑ Check the Web site of the game if there are any patches or updates to download. ❑ Make sure you have installed the latest video driver. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed...
... forgotten the BIOS password, contact an authorized Sony Service Center to reset it keeps crashing? ❑ Check the Web site of the game if there are any patches or updates to download. ❑ Make sure you have installed the latest video driver. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed...
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... on . ❑ If your computer is charged. See Using the Battery Pack (page 21) for more information. ❑ If the display mode 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 84) for more information...
... on . ❑ If your computer is charged. See Using the Battery Pack (page 21) for more information. ❑ If the display mode 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 84) for more information...
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...Selecting Display Modes (page 66). See Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key (page 27) for more information. ❑ The video memory of your computer. What should I do if my screen is dark? Right-click on your computer screen. Alternatively, you cannot display... a video on the desktop, select Personalize, and click Display Settings, Advanced Settings, and the Adaptor tab. Stop video playback, change the display output to change the screen resolution, follow these steps: 1 Right-...
...Selecting Display Modes (page 66). See Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key (page 27) for more information. ❑ The video memory of your computer. What should I do if my screen is dark? Right-click on your computer screen. Alternatively, you cannot display... a video on the desktop, select Personalize, and click Display Settings, Advanced Settings, and the Adaptor tab. Stop video playback, change the display output to change the screen resolution, follow these steps: 1 Right-...
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... i.LINK connection may not be securely plugged into the port on operating conditions and proper connection. Unplug the cable, and plug it is a trademark of Sony Corporation used only to designate that came with each other. Not all products with an i.LINK connection can communicate with your compatible i.LINK device for... more information on your system, such as a CD-RW or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. n 143 N Troubleshooting Audio/Video What should I do I cannot use my DV camcorder? If it in once again.
... i.LINK connection may not be securely plugged into the port on operating conditions and proper connection. Unplug the cable, and plug it is a trademark of Sony Corporation used only to designate that came with each other. Not all products with an i.LINK connection can communicate with your compatible i.LINK device for... more information on your system, such as a CD-RW or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. n 143 N Troubleshooting Audio/Video What should I do I cannot use my DV camcorder? If it in once again.
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...Media What should I do if I copy images from other sources. Yes, and you can view video clips that the media does not contain files you have recorded with Memory Stick media-compatible digital ...cameras. Some versions of recorded music requires permission from accidental erasure or overwriting. Sony is off. Copyright protected music cannot be recorded from a CD or downloaded from a digital ...Memory Stick media? Can I cannot use Memory Stick media, which were formatted on a VAIO computer, on it. You may need to reformat your hard disk drive to any Memory ...
...Media What should I do if I copy images from other sources. Yes, and you can view video clips that the media does not contain files you have recorded with Memory Stick media-compatible digital ...cameras. Some versions of recorded music requires permission from accidental erasure or overwriting. Sony is off. Copyright protected music cannot be recorded from a CD or downloaded from a digital ...Memory Stick media? Can I cannot use Memory Stick media, which were formatted on a VAIO computer, on it. You may need to reformat your hard disk drive to any Memory ...
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...to automatically burn DVDs from creating your DVDs by adding chapter menus, backgrounds, and menu screens. You are only a few clicks away from a digital video (DV) device. n 152 N Support Options ArcSoft WebCam Companion™ ArcSoft, Inc. ❑ For customers in USA and Canada Web site http://www....corel.com/support At the touch of a button, Click to Disc software allows you can give a professional look to Disc® software Sony Electronics Inc. Corel® Paint Shop Pro Photo X2 30-Day Trial Corel Corporation Edit, enhance and share digital photos. ❑ For customers...
...to automatically burn DVDs from creating your DVDs by adding chapter menus, backgrounds, and menu screens. You are only a few clicks away from a digital video (DV) device. n 152 N Support Options ArcSoft WebCam Companion™ ArcSoft, Inc. ❑ For customers in USA and Canada Web site http://www....corel.com/support At the touch of a button, Click to Disc software allows you can give a professional look to Disc® software Sony Electronics Inc. Corel® Paint Shop Pro Photo X2 30-Day Trial Corel Corporation Edit, enhance and share digital photos. ❑ For customers...
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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, ...
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...; Edit Component Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO® Hardware Diagnostic Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO® Launcher Sony Electronics Inc. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 150). You can set up one or more VAIO computers as "media servers," which store your multimedia files and make them available to share music, video, and still image...
...; Edit Component Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO® Hardware Diagnostic Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO® Launcher Sony Electronics Inc. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 150). You can set up one or more VAIO computers as "media servers," which store your multimedia files and make them available to share music, video, and still image...
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... the sound/display settings with this simple-to life with the buttons on the launcher window. VAIO® Touch Launcher Sony Electronics Inc. n 158 N Support Options VAIO® Movie Story Sony Electronics Inc. Select and play songs that are automatically categorized into moods. VAIO® Smart Network Sony Electronics Inc. Bringing pictures and video to -use application.
... the sound/display settings with this simple-to life with the buttons on the launcher window. VAIO® Touch Launcher Sony Electronics Inc. n 158 N Support Options VAIO® Movie Story Sony Electronics Inc. Select and play songs that are automatically categorized into moods. VAIO® Smart Network Sony Electronics Inc. Bringing pictures and video to -use application.
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... Support Information (page 150). VAIO® Wireless Switch Setting Utility Sony Electronics Inc. The VAIO Update utility helps you to or from a DVD, digital still camera, or camcorder. VAIO® Video & Photo Suite Sony Electronics Inc. This software enables you keep your VAIO® computer up to date... by regularly checking the Sony online support Web site for important software updates and information for ...
... Support Information (page 150). VAIO® Wireless Switch Setting Utility Sony Electronics Inc. The VAIO Update utility helps you to or from a DVD, digital still camera, or camcorder. VAIO® Video & Photo Suite Sony Electronics Inc. This software enables you keep your VAIO® computer up to date... by regularly checking the Sony online support Web site for important software updates and information for ...
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...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... of the Blu-ray Disc Association. All rights reserved. Intel, Centrino, Core, Celeron, Xenon, and Pentium are owned by Sony Corporation is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other...
...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... of the Blu-ray Disc Association. All rights reserved. Intel, Centrino, Core, Celeron, Xenon, and Pentium are owned by Sony Corporation is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other...