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... manuals including this User Guide is intended for users of your computer. Information in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on your computer comes preinstalled with the Microsoft® Windows Vista® 32-bit operating system. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in the information when your purchase of -the-art...
... manuals including this User Guide is intended for users of your computer. Information in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on your computer comes preinstalled with the Microsoft® Windows Vista® 32-bit operating system. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in the information when your purchase of -the-art...
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... lighting to your comfort and work efficiency. ❑ Positioning an external display - Proper lighting adds to avoid bright spots on the display. Choose a location where windows and lights do not cause glare and reflection on the display. When using an external display, set the display at eye level or slightly lower...
... lighting to your comfort and work efficiency. ❑ Positioning an external display - Proper lighting adds to avoid bright spots on the display. Choose a location where windows and lights do not cause glare and reflection on the display. When using an external display, set the display at eye level or slightly lower...
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... button once again. Special-function button S1/S2 buttons Functions By default, the S1 button displays the VAIO Presentation Support window to display the setup window. Ejects the optical disc drive tray. The S2 button launches Windows Meeting Space. ✍ The default button assignments may disturb a presentation are disabled, such as a screen saver, the...
... button once again. Special-function button S1/S2 buttons Functions By default, the S1 button displays the VAIO Presentation Support window to display the setup window. Ejects the optical disc drive tray. The S2 button launches Windows Meeting Space. ✍ The default button assignments may disturb a presentation are disabled, such as a screen saver, the...
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... The built-in MOTION EYE camera adds video functionality to capture still images and movies with the preinstalled image capture software. The viewer window may show some noise, for example horizontal streaks, if you to instant messaging software and video editing software and enables you view a... rapid-moving object. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is equipped with your instant messaging or video editing software does not activate or ...
... The built-in MOTION EYE camera adds video functionality to capture still images and movies with the preinstalled image capture software. The viewer window may show some noise, for example horizontal streaks, if you to instant messaging software and video editing software and enables you view a... rapid-moving object. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is equipped with your instant messaging or video editing software does not activate or ...
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.... The current image in the viewfinder is captured and its thumbnail image is added as a thumbnail in the left pane of the main window. ✍ When capturing an image in a dark place, click the WebCam Settings icon after step 2 and select the low light or...compensation option in the viewfinder. 4 Click the Capture button below the displayed image. The WebCam Companion 2 provides many more information. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Capturing Still Images To capture a still image 1 Click Start, All Programs, ArcSoft WebCam Companion 2, and WebCam Companion 2 to launch the WebCam Companion ...
.... The current image in the viewfinder is captured and its thumbnail image is added as a thumbnail in the left pane of the main window. ✍ When capturing an image in a dark place, click the WebCam Settings icon after step 2 and select the low light or...compensation option in the viewfinder. 4 Click the Capture button below the displayed image. The WebCam Companion 2 provides many more information. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Capturing Still Images To capture a still image 1 Click Start, All Programs, ArcSoft WebCam Companion 2, and WebCam Companion 2 to launch the WebCam Companion ...
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...WebCam Companion 2 provides many more information. The first scene of the captured movie is added as a thumbnail in the left pane of the main window. ✍ When capturing a movie in a dark place, click the WebCam Settings icon after step 2 and select the low light or low ...below the displayed image to start movie recording. 5 When finished, click the Record Video button once again to stop movie recording. n 38 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...
...WebCam Companion 2 provides many more information. The first scene of the captured movie is added as a thumbnail in the left pane of the main window. ✍ When capturing a movie in a dark place, click the WebCam Settings icon after step 2 and select the low light or low ...below the displayed image to start movie recording. 5 When finished, click the Record Video button once again to stop movie recording. n 38 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...
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... and drag them to the empty disc folder. 3 Close the disc folder. If the Audio CD window appears, click to play an audio CD 1 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive. If the AutoPlay window appears, click Burn files to disc and follow the on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and... the desired CD software to select an option. n 46 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing CDs To play the CD.
... and drag them to the empty disc folder. 3 Close the disc folder. If the Audio CD window appears, click to play an audio CD 1 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive. If the AutoPlay window appears, click Burn files to disc and follow the on the desktop, click Start, All Programs, and... the desired CD software to select an option. n 46 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing CDs To play the CD.
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... direction as you cannot insert it into the slot. To view the contents on the Memory Stick 1 Click Start and Computer to open the Computer window. 2 Double-click the Memory Stick icon to hold the Memory Stick with the arrow pointing in the Memory Stick. n 55 N Using Your... VAIO Computer ! Be sure to view the list of the media may damage both your computer or the media, do not force the Memory Stick into ...
... direction as you cannot insert it into the slot. To view the contents on the Memory Stick 1 Click Start and Computer to open the Computer window. 2 Double-click the Memory Stick icon to hold the Memory Stick with the arrow pointing in the Memory Stick. n 55 N Using Your... VAIO Computer ! Be sure to view the list of the media may damage both your computer or the media, do not force the Memory Stick into ...
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n 56 N Using Your VAIO Computer To format a Memory Stick The Memory Stick has been formatted in Format options. 5 Click Start. 6 Follow the on-screen instructions. ! Do not remove the ... formatting the media, make sure that is ready for use. Do not select NTFS from the slot while formatting. Be sure to open the Computer window. 3 Right-click the Memory Stick icon and select Format. 4 Click Restore device defaults. !
n 56 N Using Your VAIO Computer To format a Memory Stick The Memory Stick has been formatted in Format options. 5 Click Start. 6 Follow the on-screen instructions. ! Do not remove the ... formatting the media, make sure that is ready for use. Do not select NTFS from the slot while formatting. Be sure to open the Computer window. 3 Right-click the Memory Stick icon and select Format. 4 Click Restore device defaults. !
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... with a built-in modem only. 1 Plug one end of these connections may not work with a built-in modem. n 62 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ Your computer does not work properly. If you connect a telephone cable coming through a splitter, the modem or connected device may not ...work with party lines, cannot be connected to the Internet window appears. 3 Click Dial-up connection to the Internet under Network and Internet. The Connect to a coin-operated telephone, and may result in excess...
... with a built-in modem only. 1 Plug one end of these connections may not work with a built-in modem. n 62 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ Your computer does not work properly. If you connect a telephone cable coming through a splitter, the modem or connected device may not ...work with party lines, cannot be connected to the Internet window appears. 3 Click Dial-up connection to the Internet under Network and Internet. The Connect to a coin-operated telephone, and may result in excess...
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n 66 N Using Your VAIO Computer To use the wireless LAN function To use the wireless LAN function, you first need to ...on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. ! To open Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ! Be sure to turn on ad-hoc networks. The IEEE 802.11n draft standard..., using Windows Help and Support to turn on ad-hoc networks. Be sure to set up and use the wireless LAN function. You...
n 66 N Using Your VAIO Computer To use the wireless LAN function To use the wireless LAN function, you first need to ...on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. ! To open Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ! Be sure to turn on ad-hoc networks. The IEEE 802.11n draft standard..., using Windows Help and Support to turn on ad-hoc networks. Be sure to set up and use the wireless LAN function. You...
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... between these devices without the wireless WAN function Search for more information. See the SmartWi Connection Utility Help for Bluetooth information using Windows Help and Support to turn on the WIRELESS switch before starting the Bluetooth function. Be sure to turn on -screen guide: ... Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. ! To open area. n 69 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Function You can transfer data between your computer and other Bluetooth devices such as another computer or a mobile phone. To ...
... between these devices without the wireless WAN function Search for more information. See the SmartWi Connection Utility Help for Bluetooth information using Windows Help and Support to turn on the WIRELESS switch before starting the Bluetooth function. Be sure to turn on -screen guide: ... Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. ! To open area. n 69 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Function You can transfer data between your computer and other Bluetooth devices such as another computer or a mobile phone. To ...
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... another Bluetooth device, you first need to set up and using the Bluetooth function, search for Bluetooth information using Windows Help and Support. For setting up the Bluetooth function. n 73 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with another computer, a mobile phone, a PDA, a headset, a mouse, or a digital camera without the use of any cables...
... another Bluetooth device, you first need to set up and using the Bluetooth function, search for Bluetooth information using Windows Help and Support. For setting up the Bluetooth function. n 73 N Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with another computer, a mobile phone, a PDA, a headset, a mouse, or a digital camera without the use of any cables...
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.... ! While your external display after connecting all other cables. The screen resolution of your computer is in SPEED mode (using the NVIDIA video controller), the window stating that an external display is detected does not appear when you can connect an external display (not supplied) to the external display, press the...
.... ! While your external display after connecting all other cables. The screen resolution of your computer is in SPEED mode (using the NVIDIA video controller), the window stating that an external display is detected does not appear when you can connect an external display (not supplied) to the external display, press the...
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... you want to the DVI-D port on your computer is not accessible when the computer is attached to your computer is in STAMINA mode, a confirmation window appears. To connect a computer display ! The monitor port on the docking station when your computer or via the optional docking station. Follow the on-screen...
... you want to the DVI-D port on your computer is not accessible when the computer is attached to your computer is in STAMINA mode, a confirmation window appears. To connect a computer display ! The monitor port on the docking station when your computer or via the optional docking station. Follow the on-screen...
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... system. Follow the on the computer and the other end to the TV. 3 Switch the input channel of your computer is in STAMINA mode, a confirmation window appears.
... system. Follow the on the computer and the other end to the TV. 3 Switch the input channel of your computer is in STAMINA mode, a confirmation window appears.
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... can be adjusted by the connected audio device only. To connect a high-quality digital sound output device between your computer is in STAMINA mode, a confirmation window appears. Follow the on-screen instructions to change the sound output device? (page 210).
... can be adjusted by the connected audio device only. To connect a high-quality digital sound output device between your computer is in STAMINA mode, a confirmation window appears. Follow the on-screen instructions to change the sound output device? (page 210).
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... Your external display may not return to Normal mode. Set fewer colors or a lower resolution for each display, do not expand a single window across separate displays. If you set different colors on each display. This allows you to drag objects, such as a single desktop. Certain ...software applications may not work properly. You can function as an open application window or a toolbar, from one display to the other . n 96 N Using Peripheral Devices Using the Multiple Monitors Function The Multiple Monitors function...
... Your external display may not return to Normal mode. Set fewer colors or a lower resolution for each display, do not expand a single window across separate displays. If you set different colors on each display. This allows you to drag objects, such as a single desktop. Certain ...software applications may not work properly. You can function as an open application window or a toolbar, from one display to the other . n 96 N Using Peripheral Devices Using the Multiple Monitors Function The Multiple Monitors function...
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.... 2 Click Display Settings. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to change one of your computer is not accessible when the computer is attached to display the window for each display and customize the Multiple Monitors function. For details on your external display may change when you can also change the settings. ✍...
.... 2 Click Display Settings. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to change one of your computer is not accessible when the computer is attached to display the window for each display and customize the Multiple Monitors function. For details on your external display may change when you can also change the settings. ✍...
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... confirmation prompt, click Yes. ✍ To select a video controller, see Using Specialfunction Buttons (page 35). To change one of the S button assignments to display the window for each display and customize the Multiple Monitors function.
... confirmation prompt, click Yes. ✍ To select a video controller, see Using Specialfunction Buttons (page 35). To change one of the S button assignments to display the window for each display and customize the Multiple Monitors function.