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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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... computing experience. ! External views illustrated in this manual may find differences in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide state-of this User Guide is intended for users of the VAIO computers with the 64-bit operating system. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in the information when your computer comes preinstalled with...
... computing experience. ! External views illustrated in this manual may find differences in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide state-of this User Guide is intended for users of the VAIO computers with the 64-bit operating system. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in the information when your computer comes preinstalled with...
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...application. ! The viewer window may be shared by more than one software application. You cannot operate the built-in MOTION EYE camera. Video conference is equipped with the built-in MOTION EYE camera. See the online specifications to capture still images and movies with the preinstalled ...image capture software. n 35 N 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 ...
...application. ! The viewer window may be shared by more than one software application. You cannot operate the built-in MOTION EYE camera. Video conference is equipped with the built-in MOTION EYE camera. See the online specifications to capture still images and movies with the preinstalled ...image capture software. n 35 N 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 ...
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n 37 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 stop movie recording. The WebCam Companion 2 provides many ... 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 Video button once again to launch the WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the Record icon in the main window. 3 Frame your...
n 37 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 stop movie recording. The WebCam Companion 2 provides many ... 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 Video button once again to launch the WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the Record icon in the main window. 3 Frame your...
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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-RAM Version 2.2/12X.... *9 BD-RE stands for General Version 2.0/2.1. *2 Supports writing data to single-sided DVD-RAM discs (2.6 GB) 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 - DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DVD-R DVD- PR*1 *2 PR PR*5 ... with DVD-RAM Version 1.0 is available only on your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD- DVD-
n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not recordable -: not playable or recordable CD- DVD-RAM Version 2.2/12X.... *9 BD-RE stands for General Version 2.0/2.1. *2 Supports writing data to single-sided DVD-RAM discs (2.6 GB) 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 - DVD-R/ DVD+R/ DVD+R DVD-R DVD- PR*1 *2 PR PR*5 ... with DVD-RAM Version 1.0 is available only on your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. Video Music CD CD-R/ DVD- DVD-
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...in AVC or VC1 format at high bit rates. Do not use with your external display is not possible. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO optical disc drives with discs that are required for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. To play copyright protected Blu-ray...optical media devices, circumstances may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc media playback. VAIO computers may cause your computer's optical disc drives. Note that conform to standard definition or prohibit analog video output. This may not support movie playback on DVDs and BD-ROM Disc media....
...in AVC or VC1 format at high bit rates. Do not use with your external display is not possible. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO optical disc drives with discs that are required for optimum compatibility and viewing quality. To play copyright protected Blu-ray...optical media devices, circumstances may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc media playback. VAIO computers may cause your computer's optical disc drives. Note that conform to standard definition or prohibit analog video output. This may not support movie playback on DVDs and BD-ROM Disc media....
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... (34 mm wide) module* only. * Referred to shut down your computer before inserting or removing the ExpressCard module. Inserting an ExpressCard Module ! 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...
... (34 mm wide) module* only. * Referred to shut down your computer before inserting or removing the ExpressCard module. Inserting an ExpressCard Module ! 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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... memory cards available as the compatible media are guaranteed of September 2008. n 57 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with capacity of up to 2 GB and... You Use the SD Memory Card The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 159) to insert an SD memory card or SD memory card adaptor of...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 adaptor may cause difficulty in or out of a ...
... memory cards available as the compatible media are guaranteed of September 2008. n 57 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with capacity of up to 2 GB and... You Use the SD Memory Card The SD memory card slot on compatible memory cards, see Sony Support Information (page 159) to insert an SD memory card or SD memory card adaptor of...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 adaptor may cause difficulty in or out of a ...
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The procedure for detailed information on the video controller. See the online specifications for selecting a display depends on the video controller used in the computer. 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. If you want to your computer screen and the external display at the same time, see Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 73) for more information.
The procedure for detailed information on the video controller. See the online specifications for selecting a display depends on the video controller used in the computer. 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. If you want to your computer screen and the external display at the same time, see Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 73) for more information.
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... same time, depending on the type of 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...
... same time, depending on the type of 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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...the window for each display and customize the Multiple Monitors function. At the confirmation prompt, click Yes. 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... and select Personalize. 2 Click Display Settings. 3 Follow the on the muting (S1) button, see the online specifications. Models 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 ...
...the window for each display and customize the Multiple Monitors function. At the confirmation prompt, click Yes. 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... and select Personalize. 2 Click Display Settings. 3 Follow the on the muting (S1) button, see the online specifications. Models 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 ...
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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 the software applications, operating system, and i.LINK- See the manual that came with your software for more information. ❑ ...
compatible devices 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- See the manual that came with your software for more information. ❑ ...
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... 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 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 the...
... 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 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 the...
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.... ❑ Do not let the direct sunlight get into the lens of the built-in MOTION EYE camera regardless of your model is disabled while videos or still images are imported from an i.LINK-compatible device connected to the models equipped with a built-in MOTION EYE camera, as it off with...
.... ❑ Do not let the direct sunlight get into the lens of the built-in MOTION EYE camera regardless of your model is disabled while videos or still images are imported from an i.LINK-compatible device connected to the models equipped with a built-in MOTION EYE camera, as it off with...
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..., select Exit Setup, and then press the Enter key. What should I do if I cannot remember the power-on password? If you have installed the latest video driver. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed. A reset fee will be charged. To find the nearest center or agent, see... of the game if there are any patches or updates to download. ❑ Make sure you have forgotten the power-on password, contact an authorized Sony Service Center to reset it. The BIOS setup screen appears. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the...
..., select Exit Setup, and then press the Enter key. What should I do if I cannot remember the power-on password? If you have installed the latest video driver. ❑ On some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed. A reset fee will be charged. To find the nearest center or agent, see... of the game if there are any patches or updates to download. ❑ Make sure you have forgotten the power-on password, contact an authorized Sony Service Center to reset it. The BIOS setup screen appears. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the...
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... built-in MOTION EYE camera. Why does the viewer window show some noise, for displaying images from the built-in MOTION EYE camera. ❑ The video memory of the LCD screen might help. ❑ The viewer window may be shared by more than one software application. Lowering the resolution or reducing...
... built-in MOTION EYE camera. Why does the viewer window show some noise, for displaying images from the built-in MOTION EYE camera. ❑ The video memory of the LCD screen might help. ❑ The viewer window may be shared by more than one software application. Lowering the resolution or reducing...
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The video input may be shared by more than one software application. Why can't I do if my computer becomes unstable when it enters a power saving mode while ... driver software for a few seconds if: ❑ a shortcut key with the Fn key is used. ❑ the CPU load increases. n 131 N Troubleshooting Why is the video input from the built-in MOTION EYE camera. ❑ If your computer automatically enters Sleep or Hibernate mode, change the setting, see Using the Power...
The video input may be shared by more than one software application. Why can't I do if my computer becomes unstable when it enters a power saving mode while ... driver software for a few seconds if: ❑ a shortcut key with the Fn key is used. ❑ the CPU load increases. n 131 N Troubleshooting Why is the video input from the built-in MOTION EYE camera. ❑ If your computer automatically enters Sleep or Hibernate mode, change the setting, see Using the Power...
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... a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate). 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. If the computer is directed to bring the computer back into...
... a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate). 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. If the computer is directed to bring the computer back into...
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...or to the right to increase the screen resolution. ✍ You can check the total amount of the graphics and video memory available. Alternatively, you cannot display a video on your computer. Right-click on the desktop, select Personalize, and click Display Settings, Advanced Settings, and the Adaptor... tab. Press the Fn+F6 keys to brighten your computer may be insufficient for more information. ❑ The video memory of your computer screen. See Selecting Display Modes (page 71). In this case, lower the resolution of the LCD screen. The ...
...or to the right to increase the screen resolution. ✍ You can check the total amount of the graphics and video memory available. Alternatively, you cannot display a video on your computer. Right-click on the desktop, select Personalize, and click Display Settings, Advanced Settings, and the Adaptor... tab. Press the Fn+F6 keys to brighten your computer may be insufficient for more information. ❑ The video memory of your computer screen. See Selecting Display Modes (page 71). In this case, lower the resolution of the LCD screen. The ...
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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 ...