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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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VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide System, Application, and Driver Recovery CD(s 63 To Use the System Recovery CD(s 63 To Use the Application Recovery CD(s 65 To Use the Driver Recovery CD 66 Troubleshooting 67 Topics 67 Notes on Use 79 For Answers to Your Software Questions 84 Resources 87 Index 89 4
VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide System, Application, and Driver Recovery CD(s 63 To Use the System Recovery CD(s 63 To Use the Application Recovery CD(s 65 To Use the Driver Recovery CD 66 Troubleshooting 67 Topics 67 Notes on Use 79 For Answers to Your Software Questions 84 Resources 87 Index 89 4
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The information provided here is a superb blend of high technology and easy-to-use functionality. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Welcome Thank you to become familiar with the hardware and software applications included with your Sony VAIO® computer! Your new computer is designed to help you for purchasing your system. 5
The information provided here is a superb blend of high technology and easy-to-use functionality. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Welcome Thank you to become familiar with the hardware and software applications included with your Sony VAIO® computer! Your new computer is designed to help you for purchasing your system. 5
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... i.LINK connection may not communicate with each other. Locating Controls and Connectors Front Panel Overview The front panel of Sony used only to designate that came with an i.LINK connection may vary, depending on operating conditions and proper connection....i.LINK device for information on the software applications, operating system, and compatible i.LINK devices. Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to your VAIO Computer allows access to the optical and floppy disk drives. Please refer to connect compatible peripheral devices. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of ...
... i.LINK connection may not communicate with each other. Locating Controls and Connectors Front Panel Overview The front panel of Sony used only to designate that came with an i.LINK connection may vary, depending on operating conditions and proper connection....i.LINK device for information on the software applications, operating system, and compatible i.LINK devices. Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to your VAIO Computer allows access to the optical and floppy disk drives. Please refer to connect compatible peripheral devices. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of ...
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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. 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. 8
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... and identify the ports and jacks on the system configuration you purchased. 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, depending on your computer contains the ports for a PS/2 Keyboard. 10 Back panel KEYBOARD MOUSE...
... and identify the ports and jacks on the system configuration you purchased. 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, depending on your computer contains the ports for a PS/2 Keyboard. 10 Back panel KEYBOARD MOUSE...
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... Shortcut Keys The programmable S Keys are linked with each other applications. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to your compatible i.LINK device for your computer's Shortcut keys (S Keys). Outlook® Express ❑ S2 - Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to ...designate that came with an i.LINK connection may vary, depending on operating conditions and proper connection. VAIO Action Setup VAIO Action Setup ...
... Shortcut Keys The programmable S Keys are linked with each other applications. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to your compatible i.LINK device for your computer's Shortcut keys (S Keys). Outlook® Express ❑ S2 - Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to ...designate that came with an i.LINK connection may vary, depending on operating conditions and proper connection. VAIO Action Setup VAIO Action Setup ...
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...All Programs. 2 Select VAIO Action Setup, then click VAIO Action Setup. ✍ You can also double-click the VAIO Action Setup icon, located in the list box on the right. ✍ You can type a new name and description, if desired. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Changing the ...settings of function. The corresponding applications appear in the Windows taskbar, to launch VAIO Action Setup. 3 Click the S Key you want to place it into the list box...
...All Programs. 2 Select VAIO Action Setup, then click VAIO Action Setup. ✍ You can also double-click the VAIO Action Setup icon, located in the list box on the right. ✍ You can type a new name and description, if desired. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Changing the ...settings of function. The corresponding applications appear in the Windows taskbar, to launch VAIO Action Setup. 3 Click the S Key you want to place it into the list box...
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... applications may not be used to make it fun and easy to view. Media Bar® DVD Player Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO AV Applications Your VAIO® computer is created especially for rich digital printing to the i.LINK® port and capture your images in this section, ... Connect a digital video camera recorder to any ordinary DVD player, to use software interface. 17 This section describes the VAIO® AV applications. ✍ Your computer may not appear exactly as you would with any standard color laser or inkjet printer. Media Bar DVD Player is preconfigured...
... applications may not be used to make it fun and easy to view. Media Bar® DVD Player Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO AV Applications Your VAIO® computer is created especially for rich digital printing to the i.LINK® port and capture your images in this section, ... Connect a digital video camera recorder to any ordinary DVD player, to use software interface. 17 This section describes the VAIO® AV applications. ✍ Your computer may not appear exactly as you would with any standard color laser or inkjet printer. Media Bar DVD Player is preconfigured...
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... player skin design, audio CD burning capability, and a parametric equalizer for computer, digital audio/video and network convergence. Smart Capture Sony Electronics Inc. It allows you can easily view the contents of new features...Sony digital still camera, or a Sony Mavica® camera. SonicStage Sony Electronics Inc. PictureGear™ Sony Electronics Inc. VisualFlow software is a fun new way to take advantage of files by other applications like PictureGear™ software or Memory Stick Slideshow. 18 VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide MovieShaker™ Sony...
... player skin design, audio CD burning capability, and a parametric equalizer for computer, digital audio/video and network convergence. Smart Capture Sony Electronics Inc. It allows you can easily view the contents of new features...Sony digital still camera, or a Sony Mavica® camera. SonicStage Sony Electronics Inc. PictureGear™ Sony Electronics Inc. VisualFlow software is a fun new way to take advantage of files by other applications like PictureGear™ software or Memory Stick Slideshow. 18 VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide MovieShaker™ Sony...
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Enter Photo Folder Name dialog box 20 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. Click OK. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide PhotoCapture window 2 Click the camera icon to an existing folder.
Enter Photo Folder Name dialog box 20 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. Click OK. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide PhotoCapture window 2 Click the camera icon to an existing folder.
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... button at the top of the window. 5 Use the configuration buttons and drop-down lists to select the printer and to open the PhotoCollection window. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Using PhotoCollection You can select and print your computer and home printer. 1 Click (Photo) to set margins. 22
... button at the top of the window. 5 Use the configuration buttons and drop-down lists to select the printer and to open the PhotoCollection window. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Using PhotoCollection You can select and print your computer and home printer. 1 Click (Photo) to set margins. 22
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... on a previously created album, do not click Create New Album. Using PhotoAlbum Capture your decorated pictures before printing. New Album window. New PhotoDecor window. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide 2 Select the desired folder. You can save your special photos in the Decorated Photos folder, which can be printed. From the thumbnail...
... on a previously created album, do not click Create New Album. Using PhotoAlbum Capture your decorated pictures before printing. New Album window. New PhotoDecor window. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide 2 Select the desired folder. You can save your special photos in the Decorated Photos folder, which can be printed. From the thumbnail...
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... buttons and drop-down lists to select the printer and to select a media type. The Select Paper window appears. 3 Select the media's paper layout. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide 2 Click to set margins. ✍ See the online Help for detailed information on the type of your decorations or customize the design...
... buttons and drop-down lists to select the printer and to select a media type. The Select Paper window appears. 3 Select the media's paper layout. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide 2 Click to set margins. ✍ See the online Help for detailed information on the type of your decorations or customize the design...
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... by closing all open applications, or defragmenting your C: drive, using the Look in: drop-down list. 3 Double-click Program Files, double-click Sony, and then double-click DVgate. 28 If you have Adobe® Premiere® software preinstalled. If you subsequently purchase and install this could produce... device. ✍ You can record only AVI files. The Run window appears. 2 Click Browse and navigate to your hard drive. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide To use DVgate software to record AVI files to tape ❑ Do not use DVgate™ software when the connected digital...
... by closing all open applications, or defragmenting your C: drive, using the Look in: drop-down list. 3 Double-click Program Files, double-click Sony, and then double-click DVgate. 28 If you have Adobe® Premiere® software preinstalled. If you subsequently purchase and install this could produce... device. ✍ You can record only AVI files. The Run window appears. 2 Click Browse and navigate to your hard drive. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide To use DVgate software to record AVI files to tape ❑ Do not use DVgate™ software when the connected digital...
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..., to create fun and innovative movies without any previous knowledge of film editing. The Shake feature randomly selects clips from still images with most computers. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide MovieShaker Software MovieShaker™ software can edit it by adding effects and text, adjusting the color and contrast, and modifying the length...
..., to create fun and innovative movies without any previous knowledge of film editing. The Shake feature randomly selects clips from still images with most computers. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide MovieShaker Software MovieShaker™ software can edit it by adding effects and text, adjusting the color and contrast, and modifying the length...
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... from the Effect tray to the Effect palette on the working panel. See the online Help file for more information on the Effect tray. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide 4 Add text to your new movie by clicking on the Input button. 5 To preview, rewind, or fast forward your movie, use the...
... from the Effect tray to the Effect palette on the working panel. See the online Help file for more information on the Effect tray. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide 4 Add text to your new movie by clicking on the Input button. 5 To preview, rewind, or fast forward your movie, use the...
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... can click on each export format to export your file before saving. 6 Click Save. ✍ The time required to view its description and use. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide To save a movie 1 Verify that the movie or clips you want to save are located on the Story Board tray. 2 Click the...
... can click on each export format to export your file before saving. 6 Click Save. ✍ The time required to view its description and use. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide To save a movie 1 Verify that the movie or clips you want to save are located on the Story Board tray. 2 Click the...
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The Image Uploader window appears and displays the Internet connection and upload status. Follow the on your computer connects with ImageStation online, your current online session is not active. 36 Image Uploader window 7 Go to http://www.imagestation.com to complete a full login again, if your files are uploaded to the Web site. 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.
The Image Uploader window appears and displays the Internet connection and upload status. Follow the on your computer connects with ImageStation online, your current online session is not active. 36 Image Uploader window 7 Go to http://www.imagestation.com to complete a full login again, if your files are uploaded to the Web site. 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.
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PIctureGear Album Maker dialog box 3 From the Utilities menu, select Album Maker. 4 Choose a Design template for your album. 5 Click the "Make soon" button to include in your album immediately, using the PictureGear default settings. 38 VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Creating a photo album 1 Click the Folder tab in the main window and browse to locate your pictures. 2 Select the pictures you want to create your album.
PIctureGear Album Maker dialog box 3 From the Utilities menu, select Album Maker. 4 Choose a Design template for your album. 5 Click the "Make soon" button to include in your album immediately, using the PictureGear default settings. 38 VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Creating a photo album 1 Click the Folder tab in the main window and browse to locate your pictures. 2 Select the pictures you want to create your album.