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n5 N Speakers ...149 Touch Pad...151 Keyboard...152 Floppy Disks ...153 Audio/Video...154 Memory Stick ...156 Peripherals ...157 Support Options ...158 Sony Support Information ...159 Program Support Information...162 Trademarks ...173
n5 N Speakers ...149 Touch Pad...151 Keyboard...152 Floppy Disks ...153 Audio/Video...154 Memory Stick ...156 Peripherals ...157 Support Options ...158 Sony Support Information ...159 Program Support Information...162 Trademarks ...173
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...174; Windows Vista® 32bit operating system. External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of the VAIO computers with the 64-bit operating system. n6 N Before Use Before Use ...Congratulations on -screen User Guide. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this User Guide...
...174; Windows Vista® 32bit operating system. External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of the VAIO computers with the 64-bit operating system. n6 N Before Use Before Use ...Congratulations on -screen User Guide. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this User Guide...
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... Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer may show some noise, for example horizontal streaks, if you to find out whether your desired application. ! The built-in MOTION EYE camera adds video functionality to instant messaging software and video editing software and...-moving object. This is possible with the appropriate software. The viewer window may be shared by more than one software application. Video conference is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. Turning on the computer activates the built-in MOTION EYE camera. If another...
... Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer may show some noise, for example horizontal streaks, if you to find out whether your desired application. ! The built-in MOTION EYE camera adds video functionality to instant messaging software and video editing software and...-moving object. This is possible with the appropriate software. The viewer window may be shared by more than one software application. Video conference is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. Turning on the computer activates the built-in MOTION EYE camera. If another...
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...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 Video button once again to launch the WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the Record icon in the main ...window. 3 Frame your subject in the properties window. See the help file included with the software for more features. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Capturing Movies To capture...
...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 Video button once again to launch the WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the Record icon in the main ...window. 3 Frame your subject in the properties window. See the help file included with the software for more features. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Capturing Movies To capture...
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n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CD- DVD- Use non-cartridge ... 1.1 format. *9 BD-RE stands for General Version 2.0/2.1. *2 Supports writing data to DVD-RW discs compliant with a cartridge. ROM CD CD Extra RW ROM Video ROM RW RW DL DL RAM BD-R*8/RE*9 DVD±RW/ P P P P PR P P - BD- DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DVD-R DVD- ...P P P PR P P P PR*1 *2 PR PR*5 PR*6 PR*3 *4 PR*7 *10 *1 Supports writing data to DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) discs is not supported. Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD-
n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CD- DVD- Use non-cartridge ... 1.1 format. *9 BD-RE stands for General Version 2.0/2.1. *2 Supports writing data to DVD-RW discs compliant with a cartridge. ROM CD CD Extra RW ROM Video ROM RW RW DL DL RAM BD-R*8/RE*9 DVD±RW/ P P P P PR P P - BD- DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DVD-R DVD- ...P P P PR P P P PR*1 *2 PR PR*5 PR*6 PR*3 *4 PR*7 *10 *1 Supports writing data to DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) discs is not supported. Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD-
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Be aware that are required for some contents on DVDs and BD-ROM Disc media. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO optical disc drives with your computer to malfunction. Unless your external display is strongly recommended that the AACS key update requires ...HDCPcompliant environment be sure to read the notices on the other optical media devices, circumstances may restrict video output to update the AACS key. To play back discs that conform to a disc. VAIO computers may cause your computer's optical disc drives. If the region setting on the optical disc ...
Be aware that are required for some contents on DVDs and BD-ROM Disc media. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO optical disc drives with your computer to malfunction. Unless your external display is strongly recommended that the AACS key update requires ...HDCPcompliant environment be sure to read the notices on the other optical media devices, circumstances may restrict video output to update the AACS key. To play back discs that conform to a disc. VAIO computers may cause your computer's optical disc drives. If the region setting on the optical disc ...
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... an ExpressCard Module ! Do not force it in this manual. Use care when inserting or removing the ExpressCard module from the slot. n 48 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the ExpressCard Module Your computer is equipped with an ExpressCard/34 slot* for transferring data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other...
... an ExpressCard Module ! Do not force it in this manual. Use care when inserting or removing the ExpressCard module from the slot. n 48 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the ExpressCard Module Your computer is equipped with an ExpressCard/34 slot* for transferring data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other...
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...SDHC memory card ❑ MultiMediaCard (MMC) For the latest information on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 159) to transfer data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices. Before You Use the SD Memory Card The SD memory card slot on your computer.... memory card from the slot and can use this slot to visit the appropriate support web site. ! n 57 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with your computer does not support the high-speed data transfer feature of compatibility.
...SDHC memory card ❑ MultiMediaCard (MMC) For the latest information on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 159) to transfer data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio/video devices. Before You Use the SD Memory Card The SD memory card slot on your computer.... memory card from the slot and can use this slot to visit the appropriate support web site. ! n 57 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with your computer does not support the high-speed data transfer feature of compatibility.
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See the online specifications for detailed information on the video controller used in the computer. The procedure for more information. If you want to your computer screen and the external display at the same time, see Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 73) for selecting a display depends on the video controller. n 71 N Using Peripheral Devices Selecting Display Modes You can select which display to use as the primary monitor when an external display (desktop monitor, etc.) is connected to work on your computer.
See the online specifications for detailed information on the video controller used in the computer. The procedure for more information. If you want to your computer screen and the external display at the same time, see Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 73) for selecting a display depends on the video controller. n 71 N Using Peripheral Devices Selecting Display Modes You can select which display to use as the primary monitor when an external display (desktop monitor, etc.) is connected to work on your computer.
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... external display or projector. Before turning on your computer, turn on the external display. n 72 N Using Peripheral Devices To select a display Models with the ATI video controller When the computer has an external display connected, you can change the Main/Clone setting as follows: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and Catalyst Control...
... external display or projector. Before turning on your computer, turn on the external display. n 72 N Using Peripheral Devices To select a display Models with the ATI video controller When the computer has an external display connected, you can change the Main/Clone setting as follows: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and Catalyst Control...
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... also change the muting (S1) button assignment, press and hold the muting (S1) button to activate the Multiple Monitors function with the ATI video controller 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Adjust screen resolution under Appearance and Personalization. 3 Right-click the number 2 monitor and select...muting (S1) button assignment to display the window for each display and customize the Multiple Monitors function. To find out which video controller your model includes, see Using Special-function Buttons (page 34). Models with the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 1 Right-click ...
... also change the muting (S1) button assignment, press and hold the muting (S1) button to activate the Multiple Monitors function with the ATI video controller 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Adjust screen resolution under Appearance and Personalization. 3 Right-click the number 2 monitor and select...muting (S1) button assignment to display the window for each display and customize the Multiple Monitors function. To find out which video controller your model includes, see Using Special-function Buttons (page 34). Models with the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 1 Right-click ...
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... rate of i.LINK-compatible PC peripherals (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 your computer.
... rate of i.LINK-compatible PC peripherals (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 your computer.
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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 82 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 82 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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... a soft brush. n 109 N Precautions Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE camera with a soft dry cloth. Do not rub the cover, as it is disabled while videos or still images are imported from an i.LINK-compatible device connected to the i.LINK port. ❑ Clean the lens protection cover of your computer's power...
... a soft brush. n 109 N Precautions Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE camera with a soft dry cloth. Do not rub the cover, as it is disabled while videos or still images are imported from an i.LINK-compatible device connected to the i.LINK port. ❑ Clean the lens protection cover of your computer's power...
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... crashing? ❑ Check the web site of the BIOS functions to change the boot device order? To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 159). The BIOS setup screen appears. A reset fee will be charged. The optimal graphic performance in this case is shared with... the system. You can I change the boot device order. Follow these steps: 1 Turn on password? If you have installed the latest video driver. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed. How can use one of the game if there are any patches or updates to download...
... crashing? ❑ Check the web site of the BIOS functions to change the boot device order? To find the nearest center or agent, see Sony Support Information (page 159). The BIOS setup screen appears. A reset fee will be charged. The optimal graphic performance in this case is shared with... the system. You can I change the boot device order. Follow these steps: 1 Turn on password? If you have installed the latest video driver. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed. How can use one of the game if there are any patches or updates to download...
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... quality? ❑ The images captured under the fluorescent light may show some noise, for displaying images from the built-in MOTION EYE camera. ❑ The video memory of light. ❑ A dark portion in MOTION EYE Camera (page 109). See Handling the Built-in captured images may show reflections of your computer...
... quality? ❑ The images captured under the fluorescent light may show some noise, for displaying images from the built-in MOTION EYE camera. ❑ The video memory of light. ❑ A dark portion in MOTION EYE Camera (page 109). See Handling the Built-in captured images may show reflections of your computer...
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... EYE camera? ❑ The built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be suspended for a few seconds if: ❑ a shortcut key with the Fn key is the video input from the built-in MOTION EYE camera suspended for a few seconds? To change the corresponding power saving mode setting. The... video input may be shared by more than one software application. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and Device Manager. 2 Double-click ...
... EYE camera? ❑ The built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be suspended for a few seconds if: ❑ a shortcut key with the Fn key is the video input from the built-in MOTION EYE camera suspended for a few seconds? To change the corresponding power saving mode setting. The... video input may be shared by more than one software application. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and Device Manager. 2 Double-click ...
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... is securely plugged into Normal mode. See Using the Power Saving Modes (page 90) for more information. ❑ If the display output is in LCD (Video) Sleep mode, press any key to the external display, press the Fn+F7 keys.
... is securely plugged into Normal mode. See Using the Power Saving Modes (page 90) for more information. ❑ If the display output is in LCD (Video) Sleep mode, press any key to the external display, press the Fn+F7 keys.
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...screen resolution. ✍ You can press the Fn+F7 keys to the computer screen, and then restart video playback. In this case, lower the resolution of the graphics and video memory available. Press the Fn+F6 keys to the external display and the external display is dark? Alternatively... I do if my screen is disconnected, you can check the total amount of the LCD screen. See Selecting Display Modes (page 71). Stop video playback, change the display output to change the screen resolution, follow these steps: 1 Right-click on the desktop, select Personalize, and click Display...
...screen resolution. ✍ You can press the Fn+F7 keys to the computer screen, and then restart video playback. In this case, lower the resolution of the graphics and video memory available. Press the Fn+F6 keys to the external display and the external display is dark? Alternatively... I do if my screen is disconnected, you can check the total amount of the LCD screen. See Selecting Display Modes (page 71). Stop video playback, change the display output to change the screen resolution, follow these steps: 1 Right-click on the desktop, select Personalize, and click Display...
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n 144 N Troubleshooting ❑ On models with an ATI video controller, you may find your computer screen temporarily goes blank: ❑ When you connect or disconnect the AC adapter ❑ Immediately after you start the ...
n 144 N Troubleshooting ❑ On models with an ATI video controller, you may find your computer screen temporarily goes blank: ❑ When you connect or disconnect the AC adapter ❑ Immediately after you start the ...