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... not be identical to any time without prior written approval. Some of Sony. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Smart, VAIO Digital Studio, ImageStation, Smart Capture, VisualFlow, MovieShaker, OpenMG Jukebox, DVgate, Media ... of Intel Corporation. Model Number: PCV-RX370DS / PCV-RX380DS Serial Number 2 All rights reserved. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC. reserves the right to...Sony VAIO computer. Owner's Record The model number and serial number are trademarks of their respective owners. SONY ELECTRONICS INC. This product contains software owned by Sony...
... not be identical to any time without prior written approval. Some of Sony. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Smart, VAIO Digital Studio, ImageStation, Smart Capture, VisualFlow, MovieShaker, OpenMG Jukebox, DVgate, Media ... of Intel Corporation. Model Number: PCV-RX370DS / PCV-RX380DS Serial Number 2 All rights reserved. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC. reserves the right to...Sony VAIO computer. Owner's Record The model number and serial number are trademarks of their respective owners. SONY ELECTRONICS INC. This product contains software owned by Sony...
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... backup battery, please contact your desktop to beam. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Safety Information and Caution DVD Laser Diode Properties (PCV-RX370DS/PCV-RX380DS) Laser Output 0.4mW(DVD...) 0.14mW (CD) Wave Length 650-655nm (DVD) 785nm (CD) CD-RW Laser Diode Properties (PCV-RX370DS) Laser Output 1.0mW(Read...) 35.0mW (Write) Wave Length 777-787nm CD-RW Laser Diode Properties (PCV-RX380DS) Laser Output 1.0mW(Read) 43.5mW...
... backup battery, please contact your desktop to beam. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Safety Information and Caution DVD Laser Diode Properties (PCV-RX370DS/PCV-RX380DS) Laser Output 0.4mW(DVD...) 0.14mW (CD) Wave Length 650-655nm (DVD) 785nm (CD) CD-RW Laser Diode Properties (PCV-RX370DS) Laser Output 1.0mW(Read...) 35.0mW (Write) Wave Length 777-787nm CD-RW Laser Diode Properties (PCV-RX380DS) Laser Output 1.0mW(Read) 43.5mW...
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...most, but not all areas, the sum of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: PCV-RX370DS/ PCV-RX380DS Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. This equipment has been tested and found to Part 15 of the FCC rules. Only peripherals (computer input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) that comply with Part...the equipment off and on, the user is connected. ❑ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to comply with Part 15 of the Rules. Operation is 0.7. These limits are not shielded and grounded, may not cause ...
...most, but not all areas, the sum of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: PCV-RX370DS/ PCV-RX380DS Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. This equipment has been tested and found to Part 15 of the FCC rules. Only peripherals (computer input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) that comply with Part...the equipment off and on, the user is connected. ❑ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to comply with Part 15 of the Rules. Operation is 0.7. These limits are not shielded and grounded, may not cause ...
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...provide advance notice in a margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on public coin service provided by a Sony Service Center or Sony authorized agent. Telephone Consumer Guidelines (Canada) Please refer to your fax software documentation. If this modem, for any message via a... device to send any person to use a computer or other entity, or individual. For more detailed information, please contact: CRTC Terrasses de la Chaudiére, Tour centrale 1 promenade du Portage, 5 étage Hull PQ K1A 0N2. VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide number of devices that may...
...provide advance notice in a margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on public coin service provided by a Sony Service Center or Sony authorized agent. Telephone Consumer Guidelines (Canada) Please refer to your fax software documentation. If this modem, for any message via a... device to send any person to use a computer or other entity, or individual. For more detailed information, please contact: CRTC Terrasses de la Chaudiére, Tour centrale 1 promenade du Portage, 5 étage Hull PQ K1A 0N2. VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide number of devices that may...
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... Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium batteries. Keep away from children. Une batterie non conforme présente un danger d'explosion. For the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-888-476-6972 in the United States or 1-800-961-7669 in Canada. Dispose of used in this device ...may be prohibited. Garder hors de portée des enfants. 7 DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM BATTERY You can return your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. ✍ In some areas the disposal of lithium batteries in household or business trash may present a fire or ...
... Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium batteries. Keep away from children. Une batterie non conforme présente un danger d'explosion. For the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-888-476-6972 in the United States or 1-800-961-7669 in Canada. Dispose of used in this device ...may be prohibited. Garder hors de portée des enfants. 7 DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM BATTERY You can return your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. ✍ In some areas the disposal of lithium batteries in household or business trash may present a fire or ...
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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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VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide System, Application and Driver Recovery CD(s 59 Using the System Recovery CD(s 59 Using the Application Recovery CD(s 60 Using the Driver Recovery CD 61 Using the VAIO Support Agent 63 Using the Quick Fix Wizard 64 Using Common Solutions 65 Using Support Central 67 Software Applications protected by VAIO Support Agent 70 Troubleshooting 71 Topics 71 Notes on Use 82 For Answers to Your Software Questions 87 Resources 90 Specifications 93 12
VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide System, Application and Driver Recovery CD(s 59 Using the System Recovery CD(s 59 Using the Application Recovery CD(s 60 Using the Driver Recovery CD 61 Using the VAIO Support Agent 63 Using the Quick Fix Wizard 64 Using Common Solutions 65 Using Support Central 67 Software Applications protected by VAIO Support Agent 70 Troubleshooting 71 Topics 71 Notes on Use 82 For Answers to Your Software Questions 87 Resources 90 Specifications 93 12
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... typing, never use functionality. Position the display 18 to move it. Choosing an Ergonomic Location for Your Computer Before you get started, find the best location for purchasing your Sony VAIO Digital Studio™ computer! Use a stable work surface - Position the mouse at least eight inches of you, with your system...: ❑ Stable work surface large enough to -use the palmrest or rest your hands on the left and back sides of your computer to enable proper ventilation. ❑ Placement of the screen at or a little below eye 13 Hold the mouse with good back support...
... typing, never use functionality. Position the display 18 to move it. Choosing an Ergonomic Location for Your Computer Before you get started, find the best location for purchasing your Sony VAIO Digital Studio™ computer! Use a stable work surface - Position the mouse at least eight inches of you, with your system...: ❑ Stable work surface large enough to -use the palmrest or rest your hands on the left and back sides of your computer to enable proper ventilation. ❑ Placement of the screen at or a little below eye 13 Hold the mouse with good back support...
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You can also purchase accessories for your comfort and work effectiveness. 14 Use indirect lighting to avoid bright spots on the display. Choose a location where windows and lights do not create glare and reflection on the display. You can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue by placing the display in the proper position. ❑ Lighting - VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide level. Use the display's tilting feature to your display that help reduce glare. Proper lighting adds to find the best position.
You can also purchase accessories for your comfort and work effectiveness. 14 Use indirect lighting to avoid bright spots on the display. Choose a location where windows and lights do not create glare and reflection on the display. You can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue by placing the display in the proper position. ❑ Lighting - VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide level. Use the display's tilting feature to your display that help reduce glare. Proper lighting adds to find the best position.
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Welcome 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. It also includes Universal Serial Bus (..., or other . The i.LINK connection may not communicate with each other peripheral devices. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of your VAIO Digital Studio Computer allows access to the documentation that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection. Please refer to the DVD, CD-RW, and diskette drives. All products with your ...
Welcome 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. It also includes Universal Serial Bus (..., or other . The i.LINK connection may not communicate with each other peripheral devices. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of your VAIO Digital Studio Computer allows access to the documentation that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection. Please refer to the DVD, CD-RW, and diskette drives. All products with your ...
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... button Ejects a floppy disk. 11 Universal Serial Bus (USB) port (2) Connection for a USB device. 12 i.LINK 4-pin port (IEEE1394) Connection for a compatible digital device. ✍ For your convenience, your computer includes USB and i.LINK ports on both the front and back panels. The indicator light is blue while the power is on...
... button Ejects a floppy disk. 11 Universal Serial Bus (USB) port (2) Connection for a USB device. 12 i.LINK 4-pin port (IEEE1394) Connection for a compatible digital device. ✍ For your convenience, your computer includes USB and i.LINK ports on both the front and back panels. The indicator light is blue while the power is on...
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VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide Back Panel Overview The back panel of your computer. The icons on the back panel locate and identify the ports on your computer contains the ports for a VAIO Smart™ Keyboard. 18 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.
VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide Back Panel Overview The back panel of your computer. The icons on the back panel locate and identify the ports on your computer contains the ports for a VAIO Smart™ Keyboard. 18 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.
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... port Connection for a parallel device, such as a printer or scanner. 6 Serial port Connection for a compatible serial device, such as a digital still camera. 7 i.LINK 6-pin port (IEEE1394) Connection for a compatible digital device such as a Sony Digital Handycam® Camcorder. 8 Game port Connection for a game or MIDI device. 9 Headphones jack Connection for the supplied speakers or... the supplied power cord. 15 DVI (LCD) Monitor port Connection for an LCD monitor. 16 Telephone cable jack Connection for the phone cable to the computer. 19
... port Connection for a parallel device, such as a printer or scanner. 6 Serial port Connection for a compatible serial device, such as a digital still camera. 7 i.LINK 6-pin port (IEEE1394) Connection for a compatible digital device such as a Sony Digital Handycam® Camcorder. 8 Game port Connection for a game or MIDI device. 9 Headphones jack Connection for the supplied speakers or... the supplied power cord. 15 DVI (LCD) Monitor port Connection for an LCD monitor. 16 Telephone cable jack Connection for the phone cable to the computer. 19
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... Setup VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for the desired type of function. The i.LINK connection may also use the drag and drop feature to your computer's Shortcut keys (S Keys) and i.LINK® interface. To change the settings of Sony used only to designate that came with ...each other. Help/Demo All six buttons are reprogrammable. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of the S Keys 1 From the Start menu, point to Programs, point to VAIO Action...
... Setup VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for the desired type of function. The i.LINK connection may also use the drag and drop feature to your computer's Shortcut keys (S Keys) and i.LINK® interface. To change the settings of Sony used only to designate that came with ...each other. Help/Demo All six buttons are reprogrammable. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of the S Keys 1 From the Start menu, point to Programs, point to VAIO Action...
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... box and click Modify device name. 9 Type the desired name and click Apply. 10 To assign an application, click Modify. VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide 4 The Confirmation Application Name window appears showing you the application you want to confirm the application name. You ... DVgate™ applications or connecting two VAIO computers. The Select Application dialog box appears. 11 Select the desired application and click Next. 12 Click Next to launch. 22 The Input Application Name dialog box appears. Then click Finish. VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide To preset your...
... box and click Modify device name. 9 Type the desired name and click Apply. 10 To assign an application, click Modify. VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide 4 The Confirmation Application Name window appears showing you the application you want to confirm the application name. You ... DVgate™ applications or connecting two VAIO computers. The Select Application dialog box appears. 11 Select the desired application and click Next. 12 Click Next to launch. 22 The Input Application Name dialog box appears. Then click Finish. VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide To preset your...
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... will launch automatically. Changing the Window Design of Sony Software To change the window design 1 From the Start menu, point to complete this step. VAIO Action Setup 13 Click Finish to Settings, and then click on , the assigned application will match the "UI Design Selector" window. 6 ...To try another selection, click > and then click OK. 7 The UI Design Selector closes and the Sony software window design displays. ...
... will launch automatically. Changing the Window Design of Sony Software To change the window design 1 From the Start menu, point to complete this step. VAIO Action Setup 13 Click Finish to Settings, and then click on , the assigned application will match the "UI Design Selector" window. 6 ...To try another selection, click > and then click OK. 7 The UI Design Selector closes and the Sony software window design displays. ...
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... section describes these VAIO AV applications. VAIO® AV Applications VAIO® AV Applications Your VAIO computer comes with a click of the mouse. DVgate software makes it easy to -use DVgate software to edit digital videos. You can... also use software interface. You can grab and edit digital video clips, and then assemble them as the Internet. Just import your all common computer multimedia formats, and controls certain Sony...
... section describes these VAIO AV applications. VAIO® AV Applications VAIO® AV Applications Your VAIO computer comes with a click of the mouse. DVgate software makes it easy to -use DVgate software to edit digital videos. You can... also use software interface. You can grab and edit digital video clips, and then assemble them as the Internet. Just import your all common computer multimedia formats, and controls certain Sony...
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...vary, depending on operating conditions and proper connection. The i.LINK connection may not communicate with your computer. Smart Capture is a trademark of your computer and a Sony Digital Handycam Camcorder, or other applications like PictureGear, Memory Stick Slideshow and Windows Explorer. 26 For high... sound files stored in a Memory Stick media in a visually pleasing, artistic manner. VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide PictureGear™ Sony Electronics, Inc. PictureGear is a state-of files by other cameras that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection.
...vary, depending on operating conditions and proper connection. The i.LINK connection may not communicate with your computer. Smart Capture is a trademark of your computer and a Sony Digital Handycam Camcorder, or other applications like PictureGear, Memory Stick Slideshow and Windows Explorer. 26 For high... sound files stored in a Memory Stick media in a visually pleasing, artistic manner. VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide PictureGear™ Sony Electronics, Inc. PictureGear is a state-of files by other cameras that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection.
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... Sound Clips 1 Click (File Import) or (DV Import). 2 Find the file you want to create fun and innovative movies without any knowledge of film editing. VAIO® AV Applications MovieShaker™ This application can be used to add. 3 Select the file. 4 Click Open. The file is added to the Clip tray... In a few simple steps, motion pictures can be combined with special effects, still images, and music files, and then saved in a format compatible with most computers.
... Sound Clips 1 Click (File Import) or (DV Import). 2 Find the file you want to create fun and innovative movies without any knowledge of film editing. VAIO® AV Applications MovieShaker™ This application can be used to add. 3 Select the file. 4 Click Open. The file is added to the Clip tray... In a few simple steps, motion pictures can be combined with special effects, still images, and music files, and then saved in a format compatible with most computers.
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... after processing are placed on the Product tray to the Clip tray, you can create a short movie using Shaker After adding clip(s) to 5 or less. VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide Create a Movie using the Shaker feature. A thirty second scene is automatically generated and saved to the Product tray. 4 To preview, switch the...
... after processing are placed on the Product tray to the Clip tray, you can create a short movie using Shaker After adding clip(s) to 5 or less. VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide Create a Movie using the Shaker feature. A thirty second scene is automatically generated and saved to the Product tray. 4 To preview, switch the...