Sony VAIO F22 VPCF22CFX User Manual

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Connecting an External Display
✍See the manual that came with your TV for more information on installation and use.
The HDMI cable carries both video and audio signals. 
						

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Playing Blu-ray 3D Disc media
Some features and options may not be available on your computer.
See the specifications to find out about the configuration of your computer.
On models with the Blu-ray Disc Drive, you can play Blu-ray 3D Disc media and view 3D images on a 3D-capable display, 
such as a 3D TV, by connecting the display to the computer with an HDMI cable.
!Be sure to use the 3D glasses specified by the TV manufacturer while viewing 3D images.
✍See the manual that came with your 3D TV for detailed information on the 3D function.
Before viewing 3D images on a 3D-capable display, you first need to complete the initial setup. Follow these steps to initialize 
NVIDIA 3D Vision.
1Follow the steps in To connect a TV to your computer (page 80) for connecting your 3D TV to the computer with an 
HDMI cable and set up the TV configuration system.
2Press the Fn+F7 keys to change the display output to an external display.
3Right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel.
4Select an item for the 3D function settings.
5Click to select a check box to enable the 3D function.
6Follow the instructions in the initialization wizard.
After the settings are complete, playback of the 3D-demo video automatically starts. To stop the playback, press the Esc 
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To play Blu-ray 3D Disc media
1Follow the steps in To connect a TV to your computer (page 80) for connecting your 3D TV to the computer with an 
HDMI cable and set up the TV configuration system.
2Press the Fn+F7 keys to change the display output to an external display.
3Click Start, All Programs, Corel, and Corel WinDVD BD.
4Insert Blu-ray 3D Disc media into the optical disc drive. 
						

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To connect a high-quality digital sound output device between your computer and a TV
You can connect a high-quality home theater receiver or other surround sound decoder devices between your computer and 
TV using an HDMI connection.
!Before connecting the device to the computer, make sure the HDMI connection has been set up between the TV and the home theater receiver or 
surround sound decoder device first.
To hear sound from the device connected to the HDMI output port, you need to change the device for sound output. For detailed instructions, see How 
do I change the sound output device? (page 165).
1Turn on the TV and set its input to the HDMI input.
2Turn on the home theater receiver or surround sound decoder device and set its input to the HDMI input.
3Plug one end of an HDMI cable to the HDMI input port on the home theater receiver or surround sound decoder device 
and the other end to the HDMI output port on the computer.
✍You can adjust the screen resolution of the connected TV with your computer. See Why doesnt my screen display a video? (page 156) for more 
information.
With the HDMI connection, the volume can be adjusted by the connected audio device only. Your computer has no control over the output volume of 
any connected devices.
    
						

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Selecting Display Modes
Selecting Display Modes
When an external display is connected, you can select either your computer screen or the connected display to use as the 
primary monitor.
✍You may not be able to display the same content on your computer screen and the external display or projector at the same time, depending on the 
type of your external display or projector.
Turn on the external display before turning on your computer.
To select a display mode with the Fn+F7 keys
You can select a display mode with the Fn+F7 keys. See Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key (page 35) for more 
information.
To select a display mode from the display settings
1Right-click on the desktop and select Screen resolution.
2Click the drop-down list next to Multiple Displays, select your desired setting, and then click OK.
  
						

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Using the Multiple Monitors Function
Using the Multiple Monitors Function
The Multiple Monitors function allows you to distribute portions of your desktop across separate displays. For example, if you 
have an external display connected to your computer, your computer screen and the external display can function as a single 
desktop.
You can move the cursor from one display to the other. This allows you to drag objects, such as an open application window 
or a toolbar, from one display to the other. 
						

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Using the Multiple Monitors Function
To use the Multiple Monitors function
✍Your external display may not support the Multiple Monitors function.
Certain software applications may not be compatible with Multiple Monitors settings.
Make sure that your computer does not enter Sleep or Hibernate mode while you are using the Multiple Monitors function, or the computer may not 
return to Normal mode.
If you set different colors on each display, do not expand a single window across two displays, or your software may not work properly.
1Right-click on the desktop and select Screen resolution.
2Click the drop-down list next to Multiple Displays, select Extend these displays, and then click OK.
✍You can set the display colors and resolution for each display and customize the Multiple Monitors function.
Set fewer colors or a lower resolution for each display.
  
						

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Connecting an External Microphone
Connecting an External Microphone
You can connect an external microphone (not supplied) to your computer.
To connect an external microphone
Plug the microphone cable (1) into the microphone jack (2) m.
✍Make sure your microphone is designed for computer use.
  
						

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Connecting a USB Device
Connecting a USB Device
You can connect a Universal Serial Bus (USB) device, such as a mouse, a floppy disk drive, a speaker, or a printer, to your 
computer.
To connect a USB device
1Choose the USB port (1) you prefer to use.
2Plug the USB device cable (2) into the USB por t. 
						

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Connecting a USB Device
Notes on connecting a USB device
❑You may need to install the driver software supplied with your USB device before use. See the manual that came with the 
USB device for more information.
❑Be sure to use a USB printer compatible with your version of Windows to print documents.
❑For information on how to remove a USB device, see the manual that came with the device.
❑To protect your computer and/or USB devices from damage, observe the following:
❑When moving the computer with USB devices connected, avoid exposing the USB ports to shock or impact.
❑Do not put the computer into a bag or carrying case when it has USB devices connected.