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Contents Welcome 5 Locating Controls And Connectors...........7 Front Panel Overview 7 Back Panel Overview 10 VAIO Action Setup 13 Shortcut Keys 13 To Change the Sony Software Window Design........14 VAIO AV Applications 15 Overview of Preinstalled Software 16 DigitalPrint Software 19 DVgate Software 27 MovieShaker Software 29 PictureGear Software 37 Smart Capture 40 SonicStage Software 49 VisualFlow Software 56 Additional Software Information 58 3
Contents Welcome 5 Locating Controls And Connectors...........7 Front Panel Overview 7 Back Panel Overview 10 VAIO Action Setup 13 Shortcut Keys 13 To Change the Sony Software Window Design........14 VAIO AV Applications 15 Overview of Preinstalled Software 16 DigitalPrint Software 19 DVgate Software 27 MovieShaker Software 29 PictureGear Software 37 Smart Capture 40 SonicStage Software 49 VisualFlow Software 56 Additional Software Information 58 3
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VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Configuring Your VAIO Computer...........59 Hard Disk Drive Partition 59 i.LINK (IEEE1394) Compatibility 60 System, Application, And Driver Recovery CD(s 63 To Use the System Recovery CD(s 64 To Use the Application Recovery CD(s 66 To Use the Driver Recovery CD 67 Troubleshooting 69 Topics 69 Notes on Use 83 Resources 88 Index 91 4
VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Configuring Your VAIO Computer...........59 Hard Disk Drive Partition 59 i.LINK (IEEE1394) Compatibility 60 System, Application, And Driver Recovery CD(s 63 To Use the System Recovery CD(s 64 To Use the Application Recovery CD(s 66 To Use the Driver Recovery CD 67 Troubleshooting 69 Topics 69 Notes on Use 83 Resources 88 Index 91 4
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Welcome Thank you to become familiar with the hardware and software applications included with your Sony VAIO® computer! The information provided here is a superb blend of high technology and easy-to help you for purchasing your system. 5 Your new computer is designed to -use functionality.
Welcome Thank you to become familiar with the hardware and software applications included with your Sony VAIO® computer! The information provided here is a superb blend of high technology and easy-to help you for purchasing your system. 5 Your new computer is designed to -use functionality.
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...LINK connection may vary, depending on operating conditions and proper connection. Locating Controls And Connectors Front Panel Overview The front panel of Sony used only to designate that came with your compatible i.LINK device for information on the software applications, operating system, and compatible ...i.LINK devices. Please refer to your VAIO Computer allows access to the optical and floppy disk drives. It also includes Universal Serial Bus (USB) and i.LINK® ...
...LINK connection may vary, depending on operating conditions and proper connection. Locating Controls And Connectors Front Panel Overview The front panel of Sony used only to designate that came with your compatible i.LINK device for information on the software applications, operating system, and compatible ...i.LINK devices. Please refer to your VAIO Computer allows access to the optical and floppy disk drives. It also includes Universal Serial Bus (USB) and i.LINK® ...
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VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Front panel ✍ Your computer may not be supplied with all of the features listed, depending on the system configuration you purchased. 1 Optical drive 1 See Specifications sheet for optical drive information. 2 Optical drive 2 See Specifications sheet for optical drive information. 3 Floppy disk drive Reads and writes data from and to a 3.5-inch floppy disk. 8
VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Front panel ✍ Your computer may not be supplied with all of the features listed, depending on the system configuration you purchased. 1 Optical drive 1 See Specifications sheet for optical drive information. 2 Optical drive 2 See Specifications sheet for optical drive information. 3 Floppy disk drive Reads and writes data from and to a 3.5-inch floppy disk. 8
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... optional accessories. The icons on the back panel locate and identify the ports and jacks on your computer contains the ports for a PS/2 Keyboard. 10 VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Back Panel Overview The back panel of your computer. ✍ Your computer may not be supplied with all of the features listed...
... optional accessories. The icons on the back panel locate and identify the ports and jacks on your computer contains the ports for a PS/2 Keyboard. 10 VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Back Panel Overview The back panel of your computer. ✍ Your computer may not be supplied with all of the features listed...
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... or hard disk drive, confirm their default settings: ❑ S1 - VAIO Action Setup VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for information on the software applications, operating system, and compatible i.LINK devices. SonicStage ❑ S4 - Changing the settings of Sony used only to the documentation that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection. PictureGear... are linked with each other applications. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of the S keys 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select All Programs. 2 Select VAIO Action Setup, then click VAIO Action Setup. 13
... or hard disk drive, confirm their default settings: ❑ S1 - VAIO Action Setup VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for information on the software applications, operating system, and compatible i.LINK devices. SonicStage ❑ S4 - Changing the settings of Sony used only to the documentation that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection. PictureGear... are linked with each other applications. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of the S keys 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select All Programs. 2 Select VAIO Action Setup, then click VAIO Action Setup. 13
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... designs for the desired type of function. Click Finish. The UI Design Selector closes and the Sony software window design displays. ✍ You may only use this feature with compatible UI Design Selector software. 14 VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide ✍ You can type a new name and description, if desired. Changing the window...
... designs for the desired type of function. Click Finish. The UI Design Selector closes and the Sony software window design displays. ✍ You may only use this feature with compatible UI Design Selector software. 14 VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide ✍ You can type a new name and description, if desired. Changing the window...
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VAIO AV Applications Your VAIO® computer has a preinstalled collection of the software applications listed, depending on the specific computer model you purchased. This section describes the VAIO AV applications. ✍ Your computer may not appear exactly as shown in this section, depending on the system configuration you purchased. 15 Your computer's visual presentation of the VAIO AV applications may not be supplied with all of audio and video (AV) applications that make it easy to use advanced multimedia technology.
VAIO AV Applications Your VAIO® computer has a preinstalled collection of the software applications listed, depending on the specific computer model you purchased. This section describes the VAIO AV applications. ✍ Your computer may not appear exactly as shown in this section, depending on the system configuration you purchased. 15 Your computer's visual presentation of the VAIO AV applications may not be supplied with all of audio and video (AV) applications that make it easy to use advanced multimedia technology.
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..., such as you would with any standard color laser or inkjet printer. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Overview of the mouse. You can easily view the contents of popular file formats. Sony's original MovieShaker software creates personal movies that you want to the i.LINK...174; port and capture your hard drive, a Sony digital still camera, or a Sony Mavica® camera. Just import your digital pictures in a variety of an entire folder...
..., such as you would with any standard color laser or inkjet printer. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Overview of the mouse. You can easily view the contents of popular file formats. Sony's original MovieShaker software creates personal movies that you want to the i.LINK...174; port and capture your hard drive, a Sony digital still camera, or a Sony Mavica® camera. Just import your digital pictures in a variety of an entire folder...
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... your VAIO MX Desktop PC. SonicStage™ Premium (On selected models) Sony Electronics Inc. VisualFlow software is a fun new way to your notebook and a Sony Digital Handycam® Camcorder that supports high quality digital audio playback and recording from external analog and digital audio ...LINK® connection between your hard disk drive or share via e-mail. Smart Capture is a state-of Sony's copyrightprotected ATRAC3™ format for high-quality digital audio storage, SonicStage sports a new music visualizer, a sleek new player skin design, audio CD burning capability...
... your VAIO MX Desktop PC. SonicStage™ Premium (On selected models) Sony Electronics Inc. VisualFlow software is a fun new way to your notebook and a Sony Digital Handycam® Camcorder that supports high quality digital audio playback and recording from external analog and digital audio ...LINK® connection between your hard disk drive or share via e-mail. Smart Capture is a state-of Sony's copyrightprotected ATRAC3™ format for high-quality digital audio storage, SonicStage sports a new music visualizer, a sleek new player skin design, audio CD burning capability...
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Enter Photo Folder Name dialog box 20 Click OK. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide PhotoCapture window 2 Click the camera icon to an existing folder. You can enter a name for a new folder or click Select Photo Folder to import your pictures to open the Enter Photo Folder Name dialog box.
Enter Photo Folder Name dialog box 20 Click OK. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide PhotoCapture window 2 Click the camera icon to an existing folder. You can enter a name for a new folder or click Select Photo Folder to import your pictures to open the Enter Photo Folder Name dialog box.
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... Print at the top of prints you want to make, using your computer and home printer. 1 Click (Photo) to set margins. 22 VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Using PhotoCollection You can select and print your favorite digital pictures, using the scroll arrows. Click OK. 4 Select the paper, based on the picture positioning desired.
... Print at the top of prints you want to make, using your computer and home printer. 1 Click (Photo) to set margins. 22 VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Using PhotoCollection You can select and print your favorite digital pictures, using the scroll arrows. Click OK. 4 Select the paper, based on the picture positioning desired.
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... in an organized photo album. New Album window ✍ If you want to work on the right side of the window. 24 New Album window. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide 2 Select the desired folder.
... in an organized photo album. New Album window ✍ If you want to work on the right side of the window. 24 New Album window. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide 2 Select the desired folder.
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Use the decoration and customization features on the right by clicking an icon and dragging it onto your audio or video media. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide 2 Click an icon to set margins. ✍ See the online Help for detailed information on using DigitalPrint software. 26 You can create a ...
Use the decoration and customization features on the right by clicking an icon and dragging it onto your audio or video media. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide 2 Click an icon to set margins. ✍ See the online Help for detailed information on using DigitalPrint software. 26 You can create a ...
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... dropped, try closing other applications on the same tape. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide To use different audio modes, the files cannot be recorded at the same time, but must be recorded. ❑ Do not use DVgate™ software when the connected digital video device is in Timer Recording mode, as this could...
... dropped, try closing other applications on the same tape. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide To use different audio modes, the files cannot be recorded at the same time, but must be recorded. ❑ Do not use DVgate™ software when the connected digital video device is in Timer Recording mode, as this could...
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... to stop responding. 30 After you "Shake" your video, you can create a short movie using the Shake feature. Importing images and sound clips 1 Click Import. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Creating movies with MovieShaker software Using your imported clips, you can edit it by adding effects and text, by adjusting the color...
... to stop responding. 30 After you "Shake" your video, you can create a short movie using the Shake feature. Importing images and sound clips 1 Click Import. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Creating movies with MovieShaker software Using your imported clips, you can edit it by adding effects and text, by adjusting the color...
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... can eliminate an effect by dragging it to preview the effect. The added effect previews on adjusting effect duration and replaying clips and scenes. 32 VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Adding effects to a scene or a clip 1 Double-click or drag the desired clip or scene to move it from the Effect tray...
... can eliminate an effect by dragging it to preview the effect. The added effect previews on adjusting effect duration and replaying clips and scenes. 32 VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Adding effects to a scene or a clip 1 Double-click or drag the desired clip or scene to move it from the Effect tray...
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..., and click Save. ✍ The time required to view its description and use. See the online Help file for more information on exporting a movie. 34 VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Saving a movie 1 Verify that you want to continue. 6 Locate the folder to which you want the movie to be saved. ✍ You...
..., and click Save. ✍ The time required to view its description and use. See the online Help file for more information on exporting a movie. 34 VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Saving a movie 1 Verify that you want to continue. 6 Locate the folder to which you want the movie to be saved. ✍ You...
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Follow the on your computer connects with ImageStation online, your files are uploaded to the Web site. The Image Uploader window appears and displays the Internet connection and upload status. Image Uploader window 7 Go to http://www.imagestation.com to complete a full login again if your current session is not active. 36 VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide 6 When the ImageStation application on -screen instructions to access your ImageStation account. ✍ The ImageStation Web site may ask you to view your uploaded pictures or movies.
Follow the on your computer connects with ImageStation online, your files are uploaded to the Web site. The Image Uploader window appears and displays the Internet connection and upload status. Image Uploader window 7 Go to http://www.imagestation.com to complete a full login again if your current session is not active. 36 VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide 6 When the ImageStation application on -screen instructions to access your ImageStation account. ✍ The ImageStation Web site may ask you to view your uploaded pictures or movies.