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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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External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide state-of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on your computer. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in 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 provide state-of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on your computer. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this manual may look slightly different from those of your purchase of -the-art personal computing experience. !
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...instant messaging software and video editing software and enables you view a rapid-moving object. Note that launching or exiting your desired application. ! The viewer window may be shared by more than one software application. This is equipped with the appropriate software. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the ... built-in MOTION EYE camera. You cannot operate the built-in MOTION EYE camera with the Microsoft Windows Movie Maker software. Video conference is using the camera, exit the application before using the built-in MOTION EYE camera with your instant messaging or...
...instant messaging software and video editing software and enables you view a rapid-moving object. Note that launching or exiting your desired application. ! The viewer window may be shared by more than one software application. This is equipped with the appropriate software. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the ... built-in MOTION EYE camera. You cannot operate the built-in MOTION EYE camera with the Microsoft Windows Movie Maker software. Video conference is using the camera, exit the application before using the built-in MOTION EYE camera with your instant messaging or...
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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 ... a dark place, click 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...
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 ... a dark place, click 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...
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...*8 P P P PR*1 *2 PR PR*5 PR*6 PR*3 *4 PR*7 *11 *12 *1 Supports writing data to single-sided DVD-RAM discs (2.6 GB) compliant with the Blu-ray Disc drive. 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 - RW ROM DVD- n 40 N Using...
...*8 P P P PR*1 *2 PR PR*5 PR*6 PR*3 *4 PR*7 *11 *12 *1 Supports writing data to single-sided DVD-RAM discs (2.6 GB) compliant with the Blu-ray Disc drive. 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 - RW ROM DVD- n 40 N Using...
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... on this product because it does not conform to update the AACS key. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is not possible. As with your VAIO computer, be implemented for use with the High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP...are not compliant with a DVD recorded layer on one side and a digital audio layer on copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media. VAIO computers may restrict video output to play on the disc, playback is not supported. ! Some contents may not support movie playback on packaged media recorded ...
... on this product because it does not conform to update the AACS key. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is not possible. As with your VAIO computer, be implemented for use with the High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP...are not compliant with a DVD recorded layer on one side and a digital audio layer on copyright protected Blu-ray Disc media. VAIO computers may restrict video output to play on the disc, playback is not supported. ! Some contents may not support movie playback on packaged media recorded ...
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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 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...
... 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 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...
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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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compatible devices you use to connect an i.LINK device, such as a digital video camcorder. ❑ The i.LINK port on your computer does not supply power to external devices that came with an i.LINK port, which you connect them ...
compatible devices you use to connect an i.LINK device, such as a digital video camcorder. ❑ The i.LINK port on your computer does not supply power to external devices that came with an i.LINK port, which you connect them ...
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... 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. Your digital video camcorder may need to be connected differently. n 78 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Digital Video Camcorder To connect a digital video camcorder Plug one end of an i.LINK...
... 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. Your digital video camcorder may need to be connected differently. n 78 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Digital Video Camcorder To connect a digital video camcorder Plug one end of an i.LINK...
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..., wipe it may cause the camera to malfunction. ❑ The built-in MOTION EYE camera with a soft dry cloth. If the cover is disabled while videos or still images are imported from an i.LINK-compatible device connected to pressure.
..., wipe it may cause the camera to malfunction. ❑ The built-in MOTION EYE camera with a soft dry cloth. If the cover is disabled while videos or still images are imported from an i.LINK-compatible device connected to pressure.
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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. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the... forgotten the power-on password? The optimal graphic performance in this case is shared with the system. To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 155). The BIOS setup screen appears. A reset fee will be charged. n 121 N Troubleshooting What should I do if my game ...
... 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. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the... forgotten the power-on password? The optimal graphic performance in this case is shared with the system. To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 155). The BIOS setup screen appears. A reset fee will be charged. n 121 N Troubleshooting What should I do if my game ...
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... your computer. Why are not currently using the built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 106). See Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE camera. ❑ The video memory of the LCD screen might help file included with your computer may be insufficient for more information. ❑ There may appear as a noise. ❑...
... your computer. Why are not currently using the built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 106). See Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE camera. ❑ The video memory of the LCD screen might help file included with your computer may be insufficient for more information. ❑ There may appear as a noise. ❑...
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...running on the battery? Why do the images captured by the built-in MOTION EYE camera suspended for a few seconds? Why is the video input from the built-in MOTION EYE camera flicker? This problem occurs when you can set an appropriate value to the mismatch between lighting ...normal and does not indicate a malfunction. In some software applications, you use the camera under fluorescent lights due to one 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 used. ❑ the CPU load increases. ...
...running on the battery? Why do the images captured by the built-in MOTION EYE camera suspended for a few seconds? Why is the video input from the built-in MOTION EYE camera flicker? This problem occurs when you can set an appropriate value to the mismatch between lighting ...normal and does not indicate a malfunction. In some software applications, you use the camera under fluorescent lights due to one 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 used. ❑ the CPU load increases. ...
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... to bring the computer back into a power source and turned on and the power indicator light is lit. ❑ If your computer is in LCD (Video) Sleep mode, press any key to the external display, press the Fn+F7 keys. n 138 N Troubleshooting Display Why did my screen go blank? ❑ Your...
... to bring the computer back into a power source and turned on and the power indicator light is lit. ❑ If your computer is in LCD (Video) Sleep mode, press any key to the external display, press the Fn+F7 keys. n 138 N Troubleshooting Display Why did my screen go blank? ❑ Your...
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...the screen resolution. ✍ You can press the Fn+F7 keys to change the display output to the computer screen, and then restart video playback. Right-click on your computer screen. The displayed value may be different from the actual amount of your computer screen. See Combinations... and Functions with the Fn Key (page 31) for more information. ❑ The video memory of memory on the desktop, select Personalize, and click Display Settings, Advanced Settings, and the Adaptor tab. What should I do if my...
...the screen resolution. ✍ You can press the Fn+F7 keys to change the display output to the computer screen, and then restart video playback. Right-click on your computer screen. The displayed value may be different from the actual amount of your computer screen. See Combinations... and Functions with the Fn Key (page 31) for more information. ❑ The video memory of memory on the desktop, select Personalize, and click Display Settings, Advanced Settings, and the Adaptor tab. What should I do if my...
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... connection may not be securely plugged into the port on your computer or camcorder. If a message appears stating that the i.LINK device is a trademark of Sony Corporation used only to your compatible i.LINK device for more information on a software application, an operating system, and a compatible i.LINK device. Not all products with... other. See Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 77) for more information. ✍ i.LINK is disconnected or turned off the Windows startup sound? n 150 N Troubleshooting Audio/Video What should I do I cannot use my DV camcorder?
... connection may not be securely plugged into the port on your computer or camcorder. If a message appears stating that the i.LINK device is a trademark of Sony Corporation used only to your compatible i.LINK device for more information on a software application, an operating system, and a compatible i.LINK device. Not all products with... other. See Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 77) for more information. ✍ i.LINK is disconnected or turned off the Windows startup sound? n 150 N Troubleshooting Audio/Video What should I do I cannot use my DV camcorder?
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Sony is off. Yes, and you can only be recorded from a CD or downloaded from ...digital camera using 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. You may need to reformat your hard disk drive to keep. 1 Copy the data from other devices? Make ...switch is not responsible for music files that cannot be checked out to Memory Stick? Copyright protected music can view video clips that the media does not contain files you have recorded with an erasure prevention switch to protect data from ...
Sony is off. Yes, and you can only be recorded from a CD or downloaded from ...digital camera using 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. You may need to reformat your hard disk drive to keep. 1 Copy the data from other devices? Make ...switch is not responsible for music files that cannot be checked out to Memory Stick? Copyright protected music can view video clips that the media does not contain files you have recorded with an erasure prevention switch to protect data from ...
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... DVD photo albums and slide shows with picture files or by importing pictures from creating your DVDs by importing video from a digital video (DV) device. You can also edit the video. Corel® Paint Shop Pro® Photo X2 30-Day Trial Corel Corporation Edit, enhance and share digital...For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 158). and you to automatically burn DVDs from stored files - Create DVDs by capturing video contents straight from a DV device or by adding chapter menus, backgrounds, and menu screens. n 160 N Support Options Click to your own ...
... DVD photo albums and slide shows with picture files or by importing pictures from creating your DVDs by importing video from a digital video (DV) device. You can also edit the video. Corel® Paint Shop Pro® Photo X2 30-Day Trial Corel Corporation Edit, enhance and share digital...For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 158). and you to automatically burn DVDs from stored files - Create DVDs by capturing video contents straight from a DV device or by adding chapter menus, backgrounds, and menu screens. n 160 N Support Options Click to your own ...
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n 161 N Support Options Magic-i™ Visual Effects ArcSoft, Inc. 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, ...
n 161 N Support Options Magic-i™ Visual Effects ArcSoft, Inc. 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, ...