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... transported or used outside the United States. Model Number: PCV-RX370DS / PCV-RX380DS Serial Number 2 This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by the terms of Microsoft Corporation. Use of Intel Corporation. Updates and additions to current retail versions. Owner's Record The model number and serial number are subject to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO computer. Refer to change without notice. This manual and the software described herein...
... transported or used outside the United States. Model Number: PCV-RX370DS / PCV-RX380DS Serial Number 2 This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by the terms of Microsoft Corporation. Use of Intel Corporation. Updates and additions to current retail versions. Owner's Record The model number and serial number are subject to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO computer. Refer to change without notice. This manual and the software described herein...
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... the Sony Service Center nearest you remove the equipment from the network until the problem is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may request that you , call 1-888-4SONYPC (1-888-476-6972). If trouble is sent and an identification of the business, other entity, or individual sending the message, and the telephone number of the sending machine...
... the Sony Service Center nearest you remove the equipment from the network until the problem is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may request that you , call 1-888-4SONYPC (1-888-476-6972). If trouble is sent and an identification of the business, other entity, or individual sending the message, and the telephone number of the sending machine...
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Contents Welcome 13 Choosing an Ergonomic Location for Your Computer .... 13 Front Panel Overview 15 Back Panel Overview 18 VAIO Action Setup 21 Presetting i.LINK® devices 22 Changing the Window Design of Sony Software 23 VAIO® AV Applications 25 MovieShaker 27 PictureGear 31 OpenMG™ Jukebox 2.0 33 Smart Capture 40 VisualFlow 51 DVGate 52 Configuring your VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer 55 Hard Disk Drive Partition 55 Defragmenting your Hard Disk Drive 55 i.LINK (IEEE1394) Compatibility 56 Enabling Ethernet 58 11
Contents Welcome 13 Choosing an Ergonomic Location for Your Computer .... 13 Front Panel Overview 15 Back Panel Overview 18 VAIO Action Setup 21 Presetting i.LINK® devices 22 Changing the Window Design of Sony Software 23 VAIO® AV Applications 25 MovieShaker 27 PictureGear 31 OpenMG™ Jukebox 2.0 33 Smart Capture 40 VisualFlow 51 DVGate 52 Configuring your VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer 55 Hard Disk Drive Partition 55 Defragmenting your Hard Disk Drive 55 i.LINK (IEEE1394) Compatibility 56 Enabling Ethernet 58 11
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Back panel (PCV-RX370DS/PCV-RX380DS) KEYBOARD MOUSE USB NETWORK ACT LINK SERIAL PRINTER i.LINK S400 HEADPHONES GAME LINE IN MIC 4 MONITOR DVI 3 2 1 LINE TELEPHONE 1 Mouse port Connection for a PS/2 mouse. 2 PS/2® Keyboard port Connection for supplied and optional accessories. The icons on the back panel locate and identify the ports on your computer contains the ports for a VAIO Smart™ Keyboard. 18 VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide Back Panel Overview The back panel of your computer.
Back panel (PCV-RX370DS/PCV-RX380DS) KEYBOARD MOUSE USB NETWORK ACT LINK SERIAL PRINTER i.LINK S400 HEADPHONES GAME LINE IN MIC 4 MONITOR DVI 3 2 1 LINE TELEPHONE 1 Mouse port Connection for a PS/2 mouse. 2 PS/2® Keyboard port Connection for supplied and optional accessories. The icons on the back panel locate and identify the ports on your computer contains the ports for a VAIO Smart™ Keyboard. 18 VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide Back Panel Overview The back panel of your computer.
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..., use DVgate. ✍ i.LINK is a fun new way to see all the images stored in a visually pleasing, artistic manner. Create panoramic views, animations, screen savers, wallpaper, and even HTML photo albums. Smart Capture™ Sony Electronics, Inc. It displays any still picture, movie or sound files stored in a Memory Stick media in any directory on operating conditions and proper connection. VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide...
..., use DVgate. ✍ i.LINK is a fun new way to see all the images stored in a visually pleasing, artistic manner. Create panoramic views, animations, screen savers, wallpaper, and even HTML photo albums. Smart Capture™ Sony Electronics, Inc. It displays any still picture, movie or sound files stored in a Memory Stick media in any directory on operating conditions and proper connection. VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide...
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...; i.LINK is a Sony-designed application that manages the i.LINK connection between your system, such as a CD-RW or Hard Disk Drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. Before connecting i.LINKcompatible PC peripherals to your computer and an i.LINK-compatible digital camera or camcorder. Smart Capture main window 1 2 3 8 4 5 6 7 40 VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide Smart Capture™ Smart Capture is a trademark of Sony used only to...
...; i.LINK is a Sony-designed application that manages the i.LINK connection between your system, such as a CD-RW or Hard Disk Drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. Before connecting i.LINKcompatible PC peripherals to your computer and an i.LINK-compatible digital camera or camcorder. Smart Capture main window 1 2 3 8 4 5 6 7 40 VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide Smart Capture™ Smart Capture is a trademark of Sony used only to...
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... e-mail application launches with a new message window containing the movie. ❑ Save - VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide Managing your movies online to the ImageStation Web site to family and friends. Click on the Mail button and your movies online when you register for the Web-based service. Using ImageStation™ ImageStation is removed from the Movie Player window. ❑ Upload - Uploading with...
... e-mail application launches with a new message window containing the movie. ❑ Save - VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide Managing your movies online to the ImageStation Web site to family and friends. Click on the Mail button and your movies online when you register for the Web-based service. Using ImageStation™ ImageStation is removed from the Movie Player window. ❑ Upload - Uploading with...
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... the flash memory of a digital video camera and is not transferred to tape by DVgate software. ❑ To avoid interruption of both SP and LP mode, the information displayed by the capture progress indicator may not be due to dust or other particles on . VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide DVGate™ Connecting a digital video camera recorder Before connecting a digital video camera recorder to your computer, turn off the computer when connecting...
... the flash memory of a digital video camera and is not transferred to tape by DVgate software. ❑ To avoid interruption of both SP and LP mode, the information displayed by the capture progress indicator may not be due to dust or other particles on . VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide DVGate™ Connecting a digital video camera recorder Before connecting a digital video camera recorder to your computer, turn off the computer when connecting...
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... or Hard Disk Drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. The total power supplied by calling 1-888-315-7669 (toll free). 56 The following Sony i.LINK 400 Mbps cables are available and recommended for information on operating conditions and proper connection. VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide i.LINK (IEEE1394) Compatibility Your VAIO computer includes a 4-pin i.LINK port on the front of the system and a 6-pin i.LINK port on the software applications, operating...
... or Hard Disk Drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. The total power supplied by calling 1-888-315-7669 (toll free). 56 The following Sony i.LINK 400 Mbps cables are available and recommended for information on operating conditions and proper connection. VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide i.LINK (IEEE1394) Compatibility Your VAIO computer includes a 4-pin i.LINK port on the front of the system and a 6-pin i.LINK port on the software applications, operating...
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Configuring your i.LINK-equipped device for more information on installation and use. 57 Connecting an i.LINK device ✍ Microsoft® Windows® Millennium Edition uses an i.LINK communication standard that came with the Sony VX1000 camcorder. See the manual that is not compatible with your VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer To connect an i.LINK (IEEE1394) device ❑ Use the symbol to locate the i.LINK port. Plug the i.LINK cable connector into this port.
Configuring your i.LINK-equipped device for more information on installation and use. 57 Connecting an i.LINK device ✍ Microsoft® Windows® Millennium Edition uses an i.LINK communication standard that came with the Sony VX1000 camcorder. See the manual that is not compatible with your VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer To connect an i.LINK (IEEE1394) device ❑ Use the symbol to locate the i.LINK port. Plug the i.LINK cable connector into this port.
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... the Device Manager tab. 4 Click on the rear panel. Using other cables or a telephone cable may ship with a preinstalled Ethernet interface. For help on connecting to the Ethernet port. To enable faster startup, your network administrator. You can cause a malfunction, excessive heat or fire in this function disabled. VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide Enabling Ethernet Your computer comes with this hardware profile." 7 Click OK. 8 Close the Control Panel window. 58 Warning: Your computer has a protective sticker covering the Ethernet port located...
... the Device Manager tab. 4 Click on the rear panel. Using other cables or a telephone cable may ship with a preinstalled Ethernet interface. For help on connecting to the Ethernet port. To enable faster startup, your network administrator. You can cause a malfunction, excessive heat or fire in this function disabled. VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide Enabling Ethernet Your computer comes with this hardware profile." 7 Click OK. 8 Close the Control Panel window. 58 Warning: Your computer has a protective sticker covering the Ethernet port located...
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... by VAIO Support Agent. VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide To reinstall drivers with the Driver Recovery CD 1 Turn on your computer is already on how to view the contents of the Driver Recovery CD. Use My Computer or Windows Explorer to fix your software problems. 62 If your computer. See "Using the VAIO Support Agent" for the preinstalled software applications that contains the original characteristics for instructions on , close all applications. 2 When the Windows desktop appears...
... by VAIO Support Agent. VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide To reinstall drivers with the Driver Recovery CD 1 Turn on your computer is already on how to view the contents of the Driver Recovery CD. Use My Computer or Windows Explorer to fix your software problems. 62 If your computer. See "Using the VAIO Support Agent" for the preinstalled software applications that contains the original characteristics for instructions on , close all applications. 2 When the Windows desktop appears...
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... your desktop. 2 Click Control Panel. 3 Click Display. 4 Click the Settings tab. 5 Change the screen area and color. 6 Click OK. ❑ If you cannot play the disc. To change the screen area to see video, your VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer. Topic: I cannot play is listed on your computer speakers. 4 Check the connections between your speakers and the computer. 5 Check the Windows® Control Panel > System > Device Manager to 800 x 600 using the DVD player, it could be set too...
... your desktop. 2 Click Control Panel. 3 Click Display. 4 Click the Settings tab. 5 Change the screen area and color. 6 Click OK. ❑ If you cannot play the disc. To change the screen area to see video, your VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer. Topic: I cannot play is listed on your computer speakers. 4 Check the connections between your speakers and the computer. 5 Check the Windows® Control Panel > System > Device Manager to 800 x 600 using the DVD player, it could be set too...
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..., remove any applications that are not currently using. ❑ Increasing the system memory may also help. Close any dust or dirt on your hand. 4 Using a piece of applications that you are open and running slowly? ❑ The system responsiveness varies depending on installing memory, please see the online document Upgrading and Maintaining Your VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer. 79 The computer has four memory slots. Troubleshooting 3 Turn the mouse...
..., remove any applications that are not currently using. ❑ Increasing the system memory may also help. Close any dust or dirt on your hand. 4 Using a piece of applications that you are open and running slowly? ❑ The system responsiveness varies depending on installing memory, please see the online document Upgrading and Maintaining Your VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer. 79 The computer has four memory slots. Troubleshooting 3 Turn the mouse...
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... a path to the manual that will resolve the problem. 1 From the Start menu, select Settings > Printers. 2 Click Add Printer. 3 Click Next. 4 Select Local Printer and click Next. 5 Select the appropriate manufacturer and model and click Next. ✍ If the printer is not included on the list and no drivers are included with a Windows Me Printer driver, choose Have Disk, enter the appropriate path...
... a path to the manual that will resolve the problem. 1 From the Start menu, select Settings > Printers. 2 Click Add Printer. 3 Click Next. 4 Select Local Printer and click Next. 5 Select the appropriate manufacturer and model and click Next. ✍ If the printer is not included on the list and no drivers are included with a Windows Me Printer driver, choose Have Disk, enter the appropriate path...
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...: Quick Start VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide Online (Electronic) Documentation Manuals and online help files that may accompany your preinstalled software VAIO Support Agent Knowledge Database Contains information on your hard disk drive as online help , and solve common problems. Also includes product specifications. Two additional guides, Upgrading and Maintaining Your VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer and the Troubleshooting Help are located on how to set up your software to repair software problems by restoring your computer quickly and...
...: Quick Start VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide Online (Electronic) Documentation Manuals and online help files that may accompany your preinstalled software VAIO Support Agent Knowledge Database Contains information on your hard disk drive as online help , and solve common problems. Also includes product specifications. Two additional guides, Upgrading and Maintaining Your VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer and the Troubleshooting Help are located on how to set up your software to repair software problems by restoring your computer quickly and...
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VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide Model PCV-RX370DS PCV-RX380DS Connection Capabilities (Rear) USB ports (2) PS/2® keyboard port Mouse port VGA Monitor port LCD monitor (DVI) port Serial port Parallel (printer) port Game/MIDI port Headphones Line In Microphone i.LINK (6-pin) port Modem line jack(RJ-11) Phone line jack(RJ-11) 10Base-T/100Base-TX Fast Ethernet LAN jack (RJ-45) Supplied Accessories Service VAIO Smart™ keyboard PS/2® wheel mouse Stereo speakers (PCVA-SP1) with AC adapter Power cord Modem cable i.LINK cable 90-day limited service. Data...
VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide Model PCV-RX370DS PCV-RX380DS Connection Capabilities (Rear) USB ports (2) PS/2® keyboard port Mouse port VGA Monitor port LCD monitor (DVI) port Serial port Parallel (printer) port Game/MIDI port Headphones Line In Microphone i.LINK (6-pin) port Modem line jack(RJ-11) Phone line jack(RJ-11) 10Base-T/100Base-TX Fast Ethernet LAN jack (RJ-45) Supplied Accessories Service VAIO Smart™ keyboard PS/2® wheel mouse Stereo speakers (PCVA-SP1) with AC adapter Power cord Modem cable i.LINK cable 90-day limited service. Data...
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VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide DVD-ROM drive, troubleshooting 74 DVgate software 25 using 52 E eject button, for floppy disk 17 electronic documentation 90 equipment 83 F floppy disk drive 16 G games/MIDI port 19 glare 14 H handling diskettes 86 hard disk 85, 86 defragmenting 55 partition 55 hardware adding additional precaution 83 troubleshooting 71, 79 help 90 I i.LINK presetting devices 22 i.LINK devices, connecting 58 input devices setting up 13 installing additional hardware precaution 83 interference 84 K keyboard 13 troubleshooting 79...
VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide DVD-ROM drive, troubleshooting 74 DVgate software 25 using 52 E eject button, for floppy disk 17 electronic documentation 90 equipment 83 F floppy disk drive 16 G games/MIDI port 19 glare 14 H handling diskettes 86 hard disk 85, 86 defragmenting 55 partition 55 hardware adding additional precaution 83 troubleshooting 71, 79 help 90 I i.LINK presetting devices 22 i.LINK devices, connecting 58 input devices setting up 13 installing additional hardware precaution 83 interference 84 K keyboard 13 troubleshooting 79...
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... reducing glare 14 removing computer cover 82 S screens reducing glare 14 selecting locations 13 serial port (bad connection) 19 setting up your computer ergonomic location 13 shutting down your computer 82 Smart Capture 26 Sony Fax-on-Demand service 91 Sony Multimedia Computer Display problems with 71 Sony Online Support options 90 speakers precaution 83 Specifications 93 starting your computer problems with 71 surge protectors 82 system troubleshooting 71 System Recovery CD 59 T taskbar problems viewing 79 technical support support options 90 telephone...
... reducing glare 14 removing computer cover 82 S screens reducing glare 14 selecting locations 13 serial port (bad connection) 19 setting up your computer ergonomic location 13 shutting down your computer 82 Smart Capture 26 Sony Fax-on-Demand service 91 Sony Multimedia Computer Display problems with 71 Sony Online Support options 90 speakers precaution 83 Specifications 93 starting your computer problems with 71 surge protectors 82 system troubleshooting 71 System Recovery CD 59 T taskbar problems viewing 79 technical support support options 90 telephone...
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... choose to connect. Software titles pre-installed on hardware options. DVD-ROM 40X max. Purchasers must determine for use. 1 i.LINK is prohibited. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of Sony. CD-RW Drive Floppy Disk Drive 3.5" 1.44 MB Floppy Disk Drive Video & Graphics 4X AGP 3D Graphics Hardware Acceleration (NVIDIA® GeForce2 MX™) 16 MB Video Memory (SDRAM) Modem V.90 Modem Ethernet 10/100Base-T Ethernet Expansion Slots One...
... choose to connect. Software titles pre-installed on hardware options. DVD-ROM 40X max. Purchasers must determine for use. 1 i.LINK is prohibited. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of Sony. CD-RW Drive Floppy Disk Drive 3.5" 1.44 MB Floppy Disk Drive Video & Graphics 4X AGP 3D Graphics Hardware Acceleration (NVIDIA® GeForce2 MX™) 16 MB Video Memory (SDRAM) Modem V.90 Modem Ethernet 10/100Base-T Ethernet Expansion Slots One...