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... Networking 172 Bluetooth Technology 175 Optical Discs 179 Display 183 Printing 188 Microphone 189 Speakers 190 Touch Pad 191 Keyboard 192 Floppy Disks 193 Audio/Video 194 Memory Stick 197 Peripherals 198 Docking Station 199 Trademarks 200 Notice 202
... Networking 172 Bluetooth Technology 175 Optical Discs 179 Display 183 Printing 188 Microphone 189 Speakers 190 Touch Pad 191 Keyboard 192 Floppy Disks 193 Audio/Video 194 Memory Stick 197 Peripherals 198 Docking Station 199 Trademarks 200 Notice 202
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...supplied items may not be available on -screen User Guide. Before Use > n4 N Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on your computer. Information in the supplied manuals including this manual may find out about the ...-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide state-of your computer, visit the Sony online support web sites at the following URLs: ❑ For customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ❑ For customers in Canada http://www.sony.ca/support/ ❑...
...supplied items may not be available on -screen User Guide. Before Use > n4 N Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on your computer. Information in the supplied manuals including this manual may find out about the ...-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide state-of your computer, visit the Sony online support web sites at the following URLs: ❑ For customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ❑ For customers in Canada http://www.sony.ca/support/ ❑...
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... Your VAIO Computer > Using the Built-in Camera n 35 N Using the Built-in Camera Your computer is possible with the appropriate software. ! With the preinstalled image capture software, you are using the built-in the main window. Do not place your instant messaging or video editing software...window, and then click the WebCam Settings icon and select the low light or low light compensation option in the properties window. Video conference is equipped with the Microsoft Windows Movie Maker software. Launching or exiting your computer into Sleep or Hibernate mode while you can...
... Your VAIO Computer > Using the Built-in Camera n 35 N Using the Built-in Camera Your computer is possible with the appropriate software. ! With the preinstalled image capture software, you are using the built-in the main window. Do not place your instant messaging or video editing software...window, and then click the WebCam Settings icon and select the low light or low light compensation option in the properties window. Video conference is equipped with the Microsoft Windows Movie Maker software. Launching or exiting your computer into Sleep or Hibernate mode while you can...
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... your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. Use non-cartridge discs or discs with DVD-RAM Version 1.0 is not supported. BD- Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 38 N Supported Disc Media Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc™ media, ... Version 2.1 discs (single-layer discs with the capacity of 25 GB, dual-layer discs with the capacity of media. ROM CD CD Extra RW ROM Video RW RW (Double (Dual RAM*1 *2 ROM Layer) Layer) BD-R/RE*3 DVD±RW/ P P P P PR P P PR PR PR PR PR - - ±R DL/RAM Blu-ray...
... your computer does not support the DVD-RAM cartridge. Use non-cartridge discs or discs with DVD-RAM Version 1.0 is not supported. BD- Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Optical Disc Drive n 38 N Supported Disc Media Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc™ media, ... Version 2.1 discs (single-layer discs with the capacity of 25 GB, dual-layer discs with the capacity of media. ROM CD CD Extra RW ROM Video RW RW (Double (Dual RAM*1 *2 ROM Layer) Layer) BD-R/RE*3 DVD±RW/ P P P P PR P P PR PR PR PR PR - - ±R DL/RAM Blu-ray...
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... or the manufacturer of a DualDisc may cause the computer to malfunction. The AACS key update requires Internet access. VAIO computers may restrict video output to check both playback and recording compatibility with your external display is strongly recommended that are required for some ...contents on the other optical media devices, circumstances may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc media playback. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO optical disc drives with discs that a digital HDCP compliant environment be implemented for use memory-resident utility ...
... or the manufacturer of a DualDisc may cause the computer to malfunction. The AACS key update requires Internet access. VAIO computers may restrict video output to check both playback and recording compatibility with your external display is strongly recommended that are required for some ...contents on the other optical media devices, circumstances may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc media playback. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO optical disc drives with discs that a digital HDCP compliant environment be implemented for use memory-resident utility ...
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... go into the slot easily, remove it gently and verify you use the most recent driver software provided by the ExpressCard module manufacturer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 48 N Using Other Modules / Memory Cards Using the ExpressCard Module Your computer is equipped with an ExpressCard/34 slot...
... go into the slot easily, remove it gently and verify you use the most recent driver software provided by the ExpressCard module manufacturer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 48 N Using Other Modules / Memory Cards Using the ExpressCard Module Your computer is equipped with an ExpressCard/34 slot...
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Before you use this slot to visit the appropriate support web site. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 50 N Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with an SD memory card slot. You can use ... cards: ❑ SD memory card ❑ SDHC memory card ❑ MultiMediaCard (MMC) For the latest information on compatible memory cards, see Finding More about Your VAIO Computer (page 5) to transfer data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio...
Before you use this slot to visit the appropriate support web site. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Other Modules / Memory Cards n 50 N Using the SD Memory Card Your computer is equipped with an SD memory card slot. You can use ... cards: ❑ SD memory card ❑ SDHC memory card ❑ MultiMediaCard (MMC) For the latest information on compatible memory cards, see Finding More about Your VAIO Computer (page 5) to transfer data among digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other audio...
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...Bluetooth function and wireless communication devices, however, may cause radio interference and result in all situations. ❑ Video and audio may not be synchronized if you play videos on your computer ❑ Size of file being exchanged ❑ Large files may occasionally be corrupted during... devices or wireless LAN devices work, is used in walls ❑ Proximity to make sure that use the same wave length. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Bluetooth Function n 63 N Notes on using the Bluetooth function ❑ The data transfer rate varies, depending on the...
...Bluetooth function and wireless communication devices, however, may cause radio interference and result in all situations. ❑ Video and audio may not be synchronized if you play videos on your computer ❑ Size of file being exchanged ❑ Large files may occasionally be corrupted during... devices or wireless LAN devices work, is used in walls ❑ Proximity to make sure that use the same wave length. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Bluetooth Function n 63 N Notes on using the Bluetooth function ❑ The data transfer rate varies, depending on the...
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The docking station can be powered only through the AC adapter supplied with the ATI video controller. ! This may cause data damage or hardware malfunctions. speeds. *2 Functional only on models with your computer and the DVI-D port or the MONITOR port ...
The docking station can be powered only through the AC adapter supplied with the ATI video controller. ! This may cause data damage or hardware malfunctions. speeds. *2 Functional only on models with your computer and the DVI-D port or the MONITOR port ...
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... is lit. Do not disconnect your computer from the docking station (page 90), be sure to take your computer from the docking station during video playback. Use of unsaved data. Do not disconnect your computer. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting a Docking Station n 89 N Disconnecting Your Computer ...of the computer while on the docking station may cause unstable operations. Make sure that no devices connected to close video playback software before disconnecting your computer from the Docking Station ! Be sure to the docking station are in use before disconnection.
... is lit. Do not disconnect your computer from the docking station (page 90), be sure to take your computer from the docking station during video playback. Use of unsaved data. Do not disconnect your computer. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting a Docking Station n 89 N Disconnecting Your Computer ...of the computer while on the docking station may cause unstable operations. Make sure that no devices connected to close video playback software before disconnecting your computer from the Docking Station ! Be sure to the docking station are in use before disconnection.
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... You can connect a computer display (monitor) either directly to your computer is not accessible when the computer is functional only on models with the ATI video controller. 1 If necessary, plug one end of the display's power cord (1) into your display, and the other end into an AC outlet. 2 If you want...
... You can connect a computer display (monitor) either directly to your computer is not accessible when the computer is functional only on models with the ATI video controller. 1 If necessary, plug one end of the display's power cord (1) into your display, and the other end into an AC outlet. 2 If you want...
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It has 24 pins. Digital. Integrated) port supports digital video and analog video signals. It has 29 pins. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an External Display n 95 N 3 If you want to... station. 4 If the external computer display is equipped with the HDCP standard and capable of encrypting the transmission channel of digital video signals for Digital Visual Interface - Your computer is a type of the HDMI cable (4) to the HDMI to DVI-D adapter ...- It is compliant with an HDMI input port, plug one end of DVI port that supports only digital video signals (no analog...
It has 24 pins. Digital. Integrated) port supports digital video and analog video signals. It has 29 pins. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an External Display n 95 N 3 If you want to... station. 4 If the external computer display is equipped with the HDCP standard and capable of encrypting the transmission channel of digital video signals for Digital Visual Interface - Your computer is a type of the HDMI cable (4) to the HDMI to DVI-D adapter ...- It is compliant with an HDMI input port, plug one end of DVI port that supports only digital video signals (no analog...
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... audio signals. To hear sound from the device connected to change the device for the detailed procedure. See Why doesn't my screen display a video? (page 184) for sound output. Your computer has no control over the output volume of an HDMI cable to the HDMI input port on the ...
... audio signals. To hear sound from the device connected to change the device for the detailed procedure. See Why doesn't my screen display a video? (page 184) for sound output. Your computer has no control over the output volume of an HDMI cable to the HDMI input port on the ...
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Using Peripheral Devices > Selecting Display Modes n 101 N Selecting Display Modes When an external display is connected, you want to work on the video controller used in the computer. See the specifications to use as the primary monitor. If you can select either your computer screen or the connected display to find out about the configuration of your computer screen and the external display at the same time, see Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 104) for selecting a display depends on your computer. The procedure for more information.
Using Peripheral Devices > Selecting Display Modes n 101 N Selecting Display Modes When an external display is connected, you want to work on the video controller used in the computer. See the specifications to use as the primary monitor. If you can select either your computer screen or the connected display to find out about the configuration of your computer screen and the external display at the same time, see Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 104) for selecting a display depends on your computer. The procedure for more information.
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... screen and the external display or projector at the same time, depending on -screen instructions to change the settings. ❑ On models with the NVIDIA video controller 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Additional Options. 3 Click NVIDIA Control Panel. 4 Select the display setup option under Display. 5 Follow the on the type...
... screen and the external display or projector at the same time, depending on -screen instructions to change the settings. ❑ On models with the NVIDIA video controller 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Additional Options. 3 Click NVIDIA Control Panel. 4 Select the display setup option under Display. 5 Follow the on the type...
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See the help file for more information. Using Peripheral Devices > Selecting Display Modes n 103 N ❑ On 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 Center. 2 Click CCC. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to change the settings.
See the help file for more information. Using Peripheral Devices > Selecting Display Modes n 103 N ❑ On 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 Center. 2 Click CCC. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to change the settings.
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... display to the other . This allows you to drag objects, such as a single desktop. The procedure for using the Multiple Monitors function depends on the video controller used in the computer. See the specifications to find out about the configuration of your desktop across separate displays. For example, if you to...
... display to the other . This allows you to drag objects, such as a single desktop. The procedure for using the Multiple Monitors function depends on the video controller used in the computer. See the specifications to find out about the configuration of your desktop across separate displays. For example, if you to...
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... you can set different colors on -screen instructions to the docking station. ✍ Your external display may not be compatible with the NVIDIA or 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 Attached. 4 Click OK. Certain...
... you can set different colors on -screen instructions to the docking station. ✍ Your external display may not be compatible with the NVIDIA or 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 Attached. 4 Click OK. Certain...
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Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to your system, such as a digital video camcorder. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of i.LINK-compatible PC peripherals (for more information. ❑ Check the working conditions and operating system compatibility of Sony Corporation used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. Not all products with...
Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to your system, such as a digital video camcorder. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of i.LINK-compatible PC peripherals (for more information. ❑ Check the working conditions and operating system compatibility of Sony Corporation used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. Not all products with...
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Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an i.LINK Device n 110 N Connecting a Digital Video Camcorder To connect a digital video camcorder Plug one end of an i.LINK cable (1) (not supplied) into the i.LINK port (2) on the computer and the other end into the DV In/ Out port (3) on the digital video camcorder. ✍ The connection procedure varies depending on a Memory Stick when using an i.LINK connection. You cannot access the pictures stored on your compatible i.LINK device. See the manual that came with the device for more information.
Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an i.LINK Device n 110 N Connecting a Digital Video Camcorder To connect a digital video camcorder Plug one end of an i.LINK cable (1) (not supplied) into the i.LINK port (2) on the computer and the other end into the DV In/ Out port (3) on the digital video camcorder. ✍ The connection procedure varies depending on a Memory Stick when using an i.LINK connection. You cannot access the pictures stored on your compatible i.LINK device. See the manual that came with the device for more information.