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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 15 VAIO AV Applications 17 Overview of Preinstalled Software 17 DigitalPrint Software 19 DVgate Software 27 MovieShaker Software 30 PictureGear Software 37 Smart Capture Software 40 SonicStage Software 49 VisualFlow Software 56 Configuring Your VAIO Computer 59 Hard Disk Drive Partition 59 i.LINK (IEEE1394) Compatibility 60 To Enable Ethernet Connectivity 61 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 15 VAIO AV Applications 17 Overview of Preinstalled Software 17 DigitalPrint Software 19 DVgate Software 27 MovieShaker Software 30 PictureGear Software 37 Smart Capture Software 40 SonicStage Software 49 VisualFlow Software 56 Configuring Your VAIO Computer 59 Hard Disk Drive Partition 59 i.LINK (IEEE1394) Compatibility 60 To Enable Ethernet Connectivity 61 3
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...your VAIO Computer allows access to the optical and floppy disk drives. Please refer to the documentation that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection. It also includes Universal Serial Bus (USB) and i.LINK® ports to connect compatible peripheral devices. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of your system, such as an optical or hard disk drive, confirm...i.LINK device for information on the software applications, operating system, and compatible i.LINK devices. Locating Controls and Connectors Front Panel Overview The front panel of Sony used only to designate that came with each other.
...your VAIO Computer allows access to the optical and floppy disk drives. Please refer to the documentation that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection. It also includes Universal Serial Bus (USB) and i.LINK® ports to connect compatible peripheral devices. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of your system, such as an optical or hard disk drive, confirm...i.LINK device for information on the software applications, operating system, and compatible i.LINK devices. Locating Controls and Connectors Front Panel Overview The front panel of Sony used only to designate that came with each other.
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... Lights in amber while reading and writing data from and to the optical drives. 6 Hard disk drive access indicator light Lights in amber while reading and writing data from and to the hard disk. 7 Power switch and indicator light Turns the computer on/off . The indicator light is blue while the power is on and...
... Lights in amber while reading and writing data from and to the optical drives. 6 Hard disk drive access indicator light Lights in amber while reading and writing data from and to the hard disk. 7 Power switch and indicator light Turns the computer on/off . The indicator light is blue while the power is on and...
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... Bus (USB) ports (2) Connection for compatible USB devices. 5 Printer port Connection for a parallel device, such as an optical or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. 11 Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to your system, such as a ...port Connection for the supplied power cord. 14 Telephone jack Connection for a phone cable (optional) to the computer. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that came with your compatible i.LINK device for information on the software applications, operating ...
... Bus (USB) ports (2) Connection for compatible USB devices. 5 Printer port Connection for a parallel device, such as an optical or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. 11 Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to your system, such as a ...port Connection for the supplied power cord. 14 Telephone jack Connection for a phone cable (optional) to the computer. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that came with your compatible i.LINK device for information on the software applications, operating ...
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VAIO Action Setup VAIO...9997; i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to launch other . MovieShaker™ ❑ S6 - Please refer to your computer's Shortcut keys (S Keys). Internet ...Explorer ❑ S3 - Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to the documentation that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection. Outlook® Express ❑ S2 - SonicStage ❑ S4 - PictureGear™ ❑ S5 - The i.LINK connection may not communicate with the following applications as an optical or hard disk drive...
VAIO Action Setup VAIO...9997; i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to launch other . MovieShaker™ ❑ S6 - Please refer to your computer's Shortcut keys (S Keys). Internet ...Explorer ❑ S3 - Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to the documentation that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection. Outlook® Express ❑ S2 - SonicStage ❑ S4 - PictureGear™ ❑ S5 - The i.LINK connection may not communicate with the following applications as an optical or hard disk drive...
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...® connection between your hard drive, a Sony digital still camera, or a Sony Mavica® camera. A smart solution for finetuning audio playback. VisualFlow™ Sony Electronics Inc. Smart Capture is a state-of the mouse. SonicStage Sony Electronics Inc. This new jukebox application adds a host of an entire folder. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide MovieShaker™ Sony Electronics Inc. It...
...® connection between your hard drive, a Sony digital still camera, or a Sony Mavica® camera. A smart solution for finetuning audio playback. VisualFlow™ Sony Electronics Inc. Smart Capture is a state-of the mouse. SonicStage Sony Electronics Inc. This new jukebox application adds a host of an entire folder. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide MovieShaker™ Sony Electronics Inc. It...
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...Install the plug-in for Adobe Premiere software Your VAIO® computer may not have AVI files that frames are dropped, try closing other applications on your hard drive. The Run window appears. 2 Click Browse and navigate to your computer, you must be recorded. ❑ Avoid recording ...problems, such as this software on your C: drive, using the Look in: drop-down list. 3 Double-click Program Files, double-click Sony, and then ...
...Install the plug-in for Adobe Premiere software Your VAIO® computer may not have AVI files that frames are dropped, try closing other applications on your hard drive. The Run window appears. 2 Click Browse and navigate to your computer, you must be recorded. ❑ Avoid recording ...problems, such as this software on your C: drive, using the Look in: drop-down list. 3 Double-click Program Files, double-click Sony, and then ...
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...LINK PC peripherals to your family and friends over the Internet or through e-mail. ✍ i.LINK is a Sony application that manages the i.LINK® connection between your compatible i.LINK device for information on the software applications, ...hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. The i.LINK connection may not communicate with your computer and a compatible i.LINK digital camera or camcorder. Smart Capture main window 1 2 3 4 5 6 40 Please refer to the documentation that came with each other. VAIO Digital Studio Computer...
...LINK PC peripherals to your family and friends over the Internet or through e-mail. ✍ i.LINK is a Sony application that manages the i.LINK® connection between your compatible i.LINK device for information on the software applications, ...hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. The i.LINK connection may not communicate with your computer and a compatible i.LINK digital camera or camcorder. Smart Capture main window 1 2 3 4 5 6 40 Please refer to the documentation that came with each other. VAIO Digital Studio Computer...
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... to the proxy server of digital audio files. Contact your computer for communication between your computer. When you play and record from Sony Corporation. Electronic Music Distribution (EMD) Services EMD enables you ...Sony uses Secure Sockets Layer (SSL), an encryption protocol for Internet access before using SonicStage, the audio file is a software application that are accessing the Internet from your browser and Sony's World Wide Web (WWW) server. SonicStage Software SonicStage Software SonicStage™ is encoded in ATRAC3 format onto your computer's hard drive...
... to the proxy server of digital audio files. Contact your computer for communication between your computer. When you play and record from Sony Corporation. Electronic Music Distribution (EMD) Services EMD enables you ...Sony uses Secure Sockets Layer (SSL), an encryption protocol for Internet access before using SonicStage, the audio file is a software application that are accessing the Internet from your browser and Sony's World Wide Web (WWW) server. SonicStage Software SonicStage Software SonicStage™ is encoded in ATRAC3 format onto your computer's hard drive...
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VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Starting SonicStage 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and then click All Programs. 2 Select ... Music Recognition Service registration wizard enables you to register with CDDB, the "Confirm the setup of SonicStage..." View the status of your computer. Import MP3, WAV or audio files on your inserted audio CD are displayed, enabling functions such as "tree + list" or ".... 50 You can transfer the audio files to continue. The browser view displays your computer to the computer's hard disk drive. ❑ Import tab a Playlist. -
VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Starting SonicStage 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and then click All Programs. 2 Select ... Music Recognition Service registration wizard enables you to register with CDDB, the "Confirm the setup of SonicStage..." View the status of your computer. Import MP3, WAV or audio files on your inserted audio CD are displayed, enabling functions such as "tree + list" or ".... 50 You can transfer the audio files to continue. The browser view displays your computer to the computer's hard disk drive. ❑ Import tab a Playlist. -
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...external device or media. Check In The songs you want to the hard drive of the same computer from the song list of the songs in the Processing dialog box that is displayed during the Check In process. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide 5 Click (Out), or drag the song to the ... Out begins. ✍ To cancel Check Out, click (Stop), or click Cancel in the external device or media, click (In All). Your computer automatically recognizes the connected external device or media and lists the content information in a new panel on the right side of the Transfer window. 3 Select...
...external device or media. Check In The songs you want to the hard drive of the same computer from the song list of the songs in the Processing dialog box that is displayed during the Check In process. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide 5 Click (Out), or drag the song to the ... Out begins. ✍ To cancel Check Out, click (Stop), or click Cancel in the external device or media, click (In All). Your computer automatically recognizes the connected external device or media and lists the content information in a new panel on the right side of the Transfer window. 3 Select...
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...may not need to recover the entire contents of the Sony computer you are erased. When you use the System Recovery CD(s), you purchased. The Driver Recovery CD program enables you experience a problem with your hard drive. ✍ Use the Application Recovery CD(s) to restore ...corrupted or erased files. Application Recovery CD(s) Sony Electronics Inc. Use it to restore the hard disk of your computer if they become corrupted or are prompted to reinstall...
...may not need to recover the entire contents of the Sony computer you are erased. When you use the System Recovery CD(s), you purchased. The Driver Recovery CD program enables you experience a problem with your hard drive. ✍ Use the Application Recovery CD(s) to restore ...corrupted or erased files. Application Recovery CD(s) Sony Electronics Inc. Use it to restore the hard disk of your computer if they become corrupted or are prompted to reinstall...
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...with your computer, use the System Recovery CD(s). If your computer is equipped with your hard drive. ✍ If you need to reinstall the entire contents of the software that you are erased. You may be in Windows to reinstall all open applications. 2 When the Windows desktop appears, insert...using the Application Recovery CD(s), visit www.sony.com/ pcsupport, or contact Sony Customer Support at 1-888-4-SONY-PC. If you have more Application Recovery CDs. You must be prompted to insert the next CD(s), depending on your computer's optical drive. You may not need to run ...
...with your computer, use the System Recovery CD(s). If your computer is equipped with your hard drive. ✍ If you need to reinstall the entire contents of the software that you are erased. You may be in Windows to reinstall all open applications. 2 When the Windows desktop appears, insert...using the Application Recovery CD(s), visit www.sony.com/ pcsupport, or contact Sony Customer Support at 1-888-4-SONY-PC. If you have more Application Recovery CDs. You must be prompted to insert the next CD(s), depending on your computer's optical drive. You may not need to run ...
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... to set up your hard drive. This advanced reference manual supplies detailed technical information about your computer and the preinstalled software, check these sources for your Sony computer by selecting Software Updates on how to information on commonly encountered problems. Enter a description of available topics. This service provides you want to VAIO Help and Support Center...
... to set up your hard drive. This advanced reference manual supplies detailed technical information about your computer and the preinstalled software, check these sources for your Sony computer by selecting Software Updates on how to information on commonly encountered problems. Enter a description of available topics. This service provides you want to VAIO Help and Support Center...
Quick Start Guide
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... right-side frame. 4 Locate the link in the following sequence: VAIO Quick Start The Quick Start contains information on how to view your hard drive. When you have questions about your computer and the preinstalled software, check these sources for answers, in the ...VAIO Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help and Support menu, click VAIO User Guide. 3 Click the Welcome link. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About Support Resources Sony provides several support options for your VAIO computer. Two additional guides, Upgrading and Maintaining Your VAIO Digital Studio Computer...
... right-side frame. 4 Locate the link in the following sequence: VAIO Quick Start The Quick Start contains information on how to view your hard drive. When you have questions about your computer and the preinstalled software, check these sources for answers, in the ...VAIO Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help and Support menu, click VAIO User Guide. 3 Click the Welcome link. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About Support Resources Sony provides several support options for your VAIO computer. Two additional guides, Upgrading and Maintaining Your VAIO Digital Studio Computer...
System Reference Manual
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A 4 Rotate the power supply upside down the computer, and unplug the power cord. 1 Remove the screw that secures the power supply to the rear of the chassis where the hard drive is located. 44 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Removing the Power Supply You remove the power supply when you insert a memory module (see...
A 4 Rotate the power supply upside down the computer, and unplug the power cord. 1 Remove the screw that secures the power supply to the rear of the chassis where the hard drive is located. 44 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Removing the Power Supply You remove the power supply when you insert a memory module (see...
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ATAPI CD-ROM 2. 60 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Boot Screen 1. Removable Device 3. Other Boot Device Silent Boot [(displays installed drive)] Disabled [Legacy Floppy] LS120 ATAPI MO Disabled [(displays installed drive)] Disabled [Disabled] INT18 Device (Network) SCSI Boot Device [Enabled] Disabled IDE Hard Drive 4.
ATAPI CD-ROM 2. 60 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Boot Screen 1. Removable Device 3. Other Boot Device Silent Boot [(displays installed drive)] Disabled [Legacy Floppy] LS120 ATAPI MO Disabled [(displays installed drive)] Disabled [Disabled] INT18 Device (Network) SCSI Boot Device [Enabled] Disabled IDE Hard Drive 4.
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... 82077-compatible (supports up to 2.88 MB) 3.5-inch, 1.44 MB Hard Drives and Controllers Drive IDE hard drive EIDE controller Description See online specifications sheet for details. See online specifications sheet for details. See online specifications sheet for expansion. 76 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual I/O and Expansion Slots Serial port Parallel port Modem jacks USB...
... 82077-compatible (supports up to 2.88 MB) 3.5-inch, 1.44 MB Hard Drives and Controllers Drive IDE hard drive EIDE controller Description See online specifications sheet for details. See online specifications sheet for details. See online specifications sheet for expansion. 76 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual I/O and Expansion Slots Serial port Parallel port Modem jacks USB...
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..., system 69 AGP bus specifications 73 audio specifications 75 B battery - See Also slots F fax/modem - See modem card floppy disk drive specifications 76 front view 2 buttons and switches 4 connectors 5, 6 indicators 5 G Giga Pocket specifications 75 graphics controller - See Also BIOS... codes, beeps 65 communications, specifications 75 computer lithium battery viii configuring power management 17 connectors i.LINK 6 monitor 11 power 49 USB 6 cover, slot 37 covering I/O slot 38 CPU - See graphics graphics specifications 74 H hard drive specifications 76 79 See lithium battery beep...
..., system 69 AGP bus specifications 73 audio specifications 75 B battery - See Also slots F fax/modem - See modem card floppy disk drive specifications 76 front view 2 buttons and switches 4 connectors 5, 6 indicators 5 G Giga Pocket specifications 75 graphics controller - See Also BIOS... codes, beeps 65 communications, specifications 75 computer lithium battery viii configuring power management 17 connectors i.LINK 6 monitor 11 power 49 USB 6 cover, slot 37 covering I/O slot 38 CPU - See graphics graphics specifications 74 H hard drive specifications 76 79 See lithium battery beep...
Marketing Specifications
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...installed on .13 micron core and secondary cache of 512KB. * Certain restrictions apply. ** Requires payment of 2GHz, based on the Sony Desktop Computer are subject to Hard Drive capacity. Create your own CDs! • DVD-ROM • Music, Movies, and Photo Software: • DVgate • ...full documentation. PCV-RX755 Sony VAIO® Digital Studio™ PC * Display sold separately. Create your own CDs! ¾ Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor 2A††† GHz† ¾ 512MB PC-2100 DDR / 60GB†† Hard Drive ¾ DVD-ROM Drive ¾...
...installed on .13 micron core and secondary cache of 512KB. * Certain restrictions apply. ** Requires payment of 2GHz, based on the Sony Desktop Computer are subject to Hard Drive capacity. Create your own CDs! • DVD-ROM • Music, Movies, and Photo Software: • DVgate • ...full documentation. PCV-RX755 Sony VAIO® Digital Studio™ PC * Display sold separately. Create your own CDs! ¾ Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor 2A††† GHz† ¾ 512MB PC-2100 DDR / 60GB†† Hard Drive ¾ DVD-ROM Drive ¾...