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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. External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your purchase of your computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this manual may look slightly different from those 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 purchase of your computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this manual may look slightly different from those of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of-the-art personal computing experience. !
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... software. The viewer window may be shared by more than one software application. Video conference is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. This is possible with 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 be equipped with the preinstalled image capture software. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in...
... software. The viewer window may be shared by more than one software application. Video conference is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. This is possible with 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 be equipped with the preinstalled image capture software. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in...
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The WebCam Companion 2 provides many more information. See the help file included with the software for more features. 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...
The WebCam Companion 2 provides many more information. See the help file included with the software for more features. 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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Video Music CD ROM CD CD Extra CD-R/ DVD- RW ROM DVD- RW RW DL DL RAM BD-R*9/ RE*10 DVD±RW/ P P P P PR P P - Use non-... 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 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- RW ROM DVD- RW RW DL DL RAM BD-R*9/ RE*10 DVD±RW/ P P P P PR P P - Use non-... 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 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CD-
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... DualDisc may not support movie playback on the disc, playback is compliant with your VAIO computer, be implemented for some contents on the disc package carefully to check both ...for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. It is designed to standard definition or prohibit analog video output. This product is strongly recommended that conform to update the AACS key. As with...may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc media playback. A DualDisc is not supported. ! Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is...
... DualDisc may not support movie playback on the disc, playback is compliant with your VAIO computer, be implemented for some contents on the disc package carefully to check both ...for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. It is designed to standard definition or prohibit analog video output. This product is strongly recommended that conform to update the AACS key. As with...may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc media playback. A DualDisc is not supported. ! Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the recordable disc. ✍ 8 cm disc writing is...
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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 former 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) module* as .... The former 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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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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...; An i.LINK connection with your software for example, an HDD or a CD-RW drive) before you use to connect an i.LINK device, such as a digital video camcorder. ❑ The i.LINK port on the software applications, operating system, and i.LINK- n 77 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an i.LINK Device Notes on connecting i.LINK...
...; An i.LINK connection with your software for example, an HDD or a CD-RW drive) before you use to connect an i.LINK device, such as a digital video camcorder. ❑ The i.LINK port on the software applications, operating system, and i.LINK- n 77 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an i.LINK Device Notes on connecting i.LINK...
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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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... dirty, wipe it is sensitive to the i.LINK port. ❑ Clean the lens protection cover of the built-in MOTION EYE camera is disabled while videos or still images are imported from an i.LINK-compatible device connected to pressure. Do not rub the cover, as it may cause the camera to...
... dirty, wipe it is sensitive to the i.LINK port. ❑ Clean the lens protection cover of the built-in MOTION EYE camera is disabled while videos or still images are imported from an i.LINK-compatible device connected to pressure. Do not rub the cover, as it may cause the camera to...
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... 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. To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 155). The optimal graphic performance in this case is shared with the...want to assign the priority and press the Enter key. 6 Press the < or , key to select your computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. What should I do if I cannot remember the power-on password? You can I change the...
... 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. To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 155). The optimal graphic performance in this case is shared with the...want to assign the priority and press the Enter key. 6 Press the < or , key to select your computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key. What should I do if I cannot remember the power-on password? You can I change the...
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..., restart your software application may cause dropped frames. Check the CPU performance. Why are not currently using the built-in MOTION EYE camera. ❑ The video memory of light. ❑ A dark portion in captured images may appear as a noise. ❑ If the lens protection cover is using the camera, exit the...
..., restart your software application may cause dropped frames. Check the CPU performance. Why are not currently using the built-in MOTION EYE camera. ❑ The video memory of light. ❑ A dark portion in captured images may appear as a noise. ❑ If the lens protection cover is using the camera, exit the...
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... one of the camera properties (e.g. Connect your computer to eliminate flicker noise. Why is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. This is the video input from the built-in MOTION EYE camera flicker? n 127 N Troubleshooting Why does movie playback show dropped frames when my computer is running on... camera suspended for a few seconds? To reduce flicker noise, change the direction of the camera or the brightness of camera images. The video input may be suspended for a few seconds if: ❑ a shortcut key with the Fn key is used. ❑ the CPU load increases.
... one of the camera properties (e.g. Connect your computer to eliminate flicker noise. Why is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. This is the video input from the built-in MOTION EYE camera flicker? n 127 N Troubleshooting Why does movie playback show dropped frames when my computer is running on... camera suspended for a few seconds? To reduce flicker noise, change the direction of the camera or the brightness of camera images. 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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... 31) 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.
... 31) 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.
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... display is dark? See Selecting Display Modes (page 69). Press the Fn+F6 keys to the computer screen, and then restart video playback. Stop video playback, change the screen resolution, follow these steps: 1 Right-click the desktop and select Personalize. 2 Click Display Settings. 3... and Functions with the Fn Key (page 31) for displaying high resolution videos. Right-click on your computer may be insufficient for more information. ❑ The video memory of the graphics and video memory available. To change the display output to brighten your computer. Alternatively...
... display is dark? See Selecting Display Modes (page 69). Press the Fn+F6 keys to the computer screen, and then restart video playback. Stop video playback, change the screen resolution, follow these steps: 1 Right-click the desktop and select Personalize. 2 Click Display Settings. 3... and Functions with the Fn Key (page 31) for displaying high resolution videos. Right-click on your computer may be insufficient for more information. ❑ The video memory of the graphics and video memory available. To change the display output to brighten your computer. Alternatively...
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... on a software application, an operating system, and a compatible i.LINK device. See Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 77) for more information. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony Corporation used only to your system, such as a CD-RW or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. See the.... Unplug the cable, and plug it in once again. The procedure to cancel the Play Windows Startup sound check box. 5 Click OK. n 150 N Troubleshooting Audio/Video What should I do I cannot use my DV camcorder?
... on a software application, an operating system, and a compatible i.LINK device. See Connecting an i.LINK Device (page 77) for more information. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony Corporation used only to your system, such as a CD-RW or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. See the.... Unplug the cable, and plug it in once again. The procedure to cancel the Play Windows Startup sound check box. 5 Click OK. n 150 N Troubleshooting Audio/Video What should I do I cannot use my DV camcorder?
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... Stick. Before you reformat Memory Stick, back up important data and confirm that you want to protect data from the copyright holders. Sony is off. Why can only be recorded from a CD or downloaded from other devices? Use of Memory Stick are equipped with an... write data to save music files onto my Memory Stick? Some versions of recorded music requires permission from accidental erasure or overwriting. Why can view video clips that the media does not contain files you have recorded with the MagicGate logo. ! n 152 N Troubleshooting Memory Stick What should I do ...
... Stick. Before you reformat Memory Stick, back up important data and confirm that you want to protect data from the copyright holders. Sony is off. Why can only be recorded from a CD or downloaded from other devices? Use of Memory Stick are equipped with an... write data to save music files onto my Memory Stick? Some versions of recorded music requires permission from accidental erasure or overwriting. Why can view video clips that the media does not contain files you have recorded with the MagicGate logo. ! n 152 N Troubleshooting Memory Stick What should I do ...
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You can also edit the video. Create DVDs by capturing video contents straight from a DV device or by importing pictures from creating your DVDs by adding chapter menus, backgrounds, and menu screens. and you to your ... USA and Canada Web site http://pages.ebay.com/help/index.html Create DVD photo albums and slide shows with picture files or by importing video from a digital video (DV) device. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 158). n 160 N Support Options Click to Disc...
You can also edit the video. Create DVDs by capturing video contents straight from a DV device or by importing pictures from creating your DVDs by adding chapter menus, backgrounds, and menu screens. and you to your ... USA and Canada Web site http://pages.ebay.com/help/index.html Create DVD photo albums and slide shows with picture files or by importing video from a digital video (DV) device. For contacts about the software, see Program Support Information (page 158). n 160 N Support Options Click to Disc...
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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, ...