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... of your Sony Service Center. Some of their respective owners. Refer to any time without prior written approval. This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by the terms of Sony. Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows logo are located on the back of license agreements enclosed with participating financial institutions. Model Number: PCV-RX370DS / PCV-RX380DS Serial Number 2 All rights reserved. Owner's Record The model number and serial number are registered...
... of your Sony Service Center. Some of their respective owners. Refer to any time without prior written approval. This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by the terms of Sony. Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows logo are located on the back of license agreements enclosed with participating financial institutions. Model Number: PCV-RX370DS / PCV-RX380DS Serial Number 2 All rights reserved. Owner's Record The model number and serial number are registered...
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... CD-RW Laser Diode Properties (PCV-RX380DS) Laser Output 1.0mW(Read) 43.5mW (Write) Wave Length 780-787nm ❑ To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose your nearest Sony Service Center. For CD-RW: Danger- Caution: For ADSL modem models, to disassemble the drive cabinet. Danger-Visible and invisible laser radiation when open . As the laser beam...
... CD-RW Laser Diode Properties (PCV-RX380DS) Laser Output 1.0mW(Read) 43.5mW (Write) Wave Length 780-787nm ❑ To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose your nearest Sony Service Center. For CD-RW: Danger- Caution: For ADSL modem models, to disassemble the drive cabinet. Danger-Visible and invisible laser radiation when open . As the laser beam...
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... used to connect peripherals must be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is no guarantee that comply with Part 68 of the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must be attached to this information must accept any changes or modifications not expressly approved in accordance with the instructions...
... used to connect peripherals must be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is no guarantee that comply with Part 68 of the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must be attached to this information must accept any changes or modifications not expressly approved in accordance with the instructions...
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... may make the necessary modifications in advance that may be connected to maintain uninterrupted service. Repair of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you remove the equipment from the network until the problem is causing harm to use a computer or other entity, or individual. If the trouble is resolved. If this information into your facsimile machine, see...
... may make the necessary modifications in advance that may be connected to maintain uninterrupted service. Repair of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you remove the equipment from the network until the problem is causing harm to use a computer or other entity, or individual. If the trouble is resolved. If this information into your facsimile machine, see...
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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. 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
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... not exceed 254 MB if compressed, or 2 GB if not compressed. Click on the Delete button. ImageStation requires an Internet connection and registration for this free service. Uploading with Movie Player ✍ Sony recommends that allows...button to compress and save your movie in Net Movie mode From the Movie Player window, you can perform various functions using the task buttons: ❑ Delete - VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide Managing your movies online when you register for the Web-based service. Using ImageStation™ ImageStation is removed from the Movie Player window...
... not exceed 254 MB if compressed, or 2 GB if not compressed. Click on the Delete button. ImageStation requires an Internet connection and registration for this free service. Uploading with Movie Player ✍ Sony recommends that allows...button to compress and save your movie in Net Movie mode From the Movie Player window, you can perform various functions using the task buttons: ❑ Delete - VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide Managing your movies online when you register for the Web-based service. Using ImageStation™ ImageStation is removed from the Movie Player window...
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... cannot use . ❑ DVgate software does not support hard disk compression. Anomalies that include a mixture of capture sessions, you wish to use different audio modes on the video head. ❑ The last frame captured is properly cleaned. After connecting the camera, turn the power back on the camera. Using DVgate™ software with DVgate. ❑ Title data is saved in the flash memory of a digital video camera...
... cannot use . ❑ DVgate software does not support hard disk compression. Anomalies that include a mixture of capture sessions, you wish to use different audio modes on the video head. ❑ The last frame captured is properly cleaned. After connecting the camera, turn the power back on the camera. Using DVgate™ software with DVgate. ❑ Title data is saved in the flash memory of a digital video camera...
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... sticker covering the Ethernet port located on connecting to the Ethernet port. For help on the rear panel. To enable the Ethernet connection 1 Click on My Computer icon on the desktop. 2 Click on Control Panel, and then click on System. 3 Click the Device Manager tab. 4 Click on the Network Adapters category, and then select "Realtek RTL8139 (A/B/C/8130) PCI Fast Ethernet NIC." 5 Click the Properties button. 6 Remove the checkmark from the option "Disable in the port. Connect only...
... sticker covering the Ethernet port located on connecting to the Ethernet port. For help on the rear panel. To enable the Ethernet connection 1 Click on My Computer icon on the desktop. 2 Click on Control Panel, and then click on System. 3 Click the Device Manager tab. 4 Click on the Network Adapters category, and then select "Realtek RTL8139 (A/B/C/8130) PCI Fast Ethernet NIC." 5 Click the Properties button. 6 Remove the checkmark from the option "Disable in the port. Connect only...
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VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide To reinstall drivers with the Driver Recovery CD 1 Turn on , close all applications. 2 When the Windows desktop appears, insert the Driver Recovery CD in the DVD-ROM drive. Use My Computer or Windows Explorer to fix your computer. See "Using the VAIO Support Agent" for the preinstalled software applications that contains the original characteristics for instructions on how to view the contents of the Driver Recovery CD. If...
VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide To reinstall drivers with the Driver Recovery CD 1 Turn on , close all applications. 2 When the Windows desktop appears, insert the Driver Recovery CD in the DVD-ROM drive. Use My Computer or Windows Explorer to fix your computer. See "Using the VAIO Support Agent" for the preinstalled software applications that contains the original characteristics for instructions on how to view the contents of the Driver Recovery CD. If...
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... nonresponsive hardware. The Windows® operating system may result in this application and click End Task. Microsoft Help and Support appears. 2 Click on Troubleshooting and continue clicking on the subject(s) for which you want information. 3 When you find the appropriate information, close the application. Topic: Why does Windows lock up during shutdown? VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide Topic...
... nonresponsive hardware. The Windows® operating system may result in this application and click End Task. Microsoft Help and Support appears. 2 Click on Troubleshooting and continue clicking on the subject(s) for which you want information. 3 When you find the appropriate information, close the application. Topic: Why does Windows lock up during shutdown? VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide Topic...
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... the disc in your CD media. Topic: My DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive tray does not open ❑ Use the eject button 1 Make sure the computer is in use the arrow keys to highlight Parallel Port Mode. ✍ You can change the parallel port type to ECP, EPP, or bi-directional? From the drop-down list, select Restart. 2 When the Sony screen displays, press the F2 key on the Windows® desktop. 2 Right...
... the disc in your CD media. Topic: My DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive tray does not open ❑ Use the eject button 1 Make sure the computer is in use the arrow keys to highlight Parallel Port Mode. ✍ You can change the parallel port type to ECP, EPP, or bi-directional? From the drop-down list, select Restart. 2 When the Sony screen displays, press the F2 key on the Windows® desktop. 2 Right...
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... the master volume setting in your speakers and the computer. 5 Check the Windows® Control Panel > System > Device Manager to see that the drivers are trying to read the disc. Unless a "1" or "ALL" appears on the DVD or on some CDs, but cannot hear audio, check all of the following: 1 Make sure your desktop. 2 Click Control Panel. 3 Click Display. 4 Click the Settings tab. 5 Change the screen area and color...
... the master volume setting in your speakers and the computer. 5 Check the Windows® Control Panel > System > Device Manager to see that the drivers are trying to read the disc. Unless a "1" or "ALL" appears on the DVD or on some CDs, but cannot hear audio, check all of the following: 1 Make sure your desktop. 2 Click Control Panel. 3 Click Display. 4 Click the Settings tab. 5 Change the screen area and color...
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... into your volume controls. When the Media Bar is running, the Windows Media Player does not have difficulty with the label side facing up. ROM. Sony recommends using other media and are located on CD Drive Properties. If you inserted the CD-ROM with formatting, change the write speed from either 8x for PCV-RX370DS or 12x for PCV-RX380DS to a lower setting. 1 From the Start menu, point to Programs...
... into your volume controls. When the Media Bar is running, the Windows Media Player does not have difficulty with the label side facing up. ROM. Sony recommends using other media and are located on CD Drive Properties. If you inserted the CD-ROM with formatting, change the write speed from either 8x for PCV-RX370DS or 12x for PCV-RX380DS to a lower setting. 1 From the Start menu, point to Programs...
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... 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 in the list and the printer manufacturer included a disk with a Windows Me Printer driver, choose Have Disk, enter the appropriate path for a path to have Windows-based programs use...
... 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 in the list and the printer manufacturer included a disk with a Windows Me Printer driver, choose Have Disk, enter the appropriate path for a path to have Windows-based programs use...
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... Start button, point to Help Center, and then point to set up your problem and the Knowledge Database searches for the corresponding solutions online. VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide Resources Sony provides several support options for your hard drive. The User Guide is available electronically on commonly encountered problems. Enter a description of your computer and the preinstalled software, check these sources for answers, in a specific application. You can use VAIO Support...
... Start button, point to Help Center, and then point to set up your problem and the Knowledge Database searches for the corresponding solutions online. VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide Resources Sony provides several support options for your hard drive. The User Guide is available electronically on commonly encountered problems. Enter a description of your computer and the preinstalled software, check these sources for answers, in a specific application. You can use VAIO Support...
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...; 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. Accessible capacity...
...; 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. Accessible capacity...
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Your phone service, online service, or Internet Service Provider, however, may not support this speed. ‡‡ Certain restrictions apply Specifications are subject to 16X at the outermost track. The average data transfer rate is 11.3X(15255 kbytes/s). †† Maximum speed for faxing is 1350 kbytes/s. Specifications ** The DVD-ROM data transfer standard 1X rate is 14.4 kbytes/s. Your modem...
Your phone service, online service, or Internet Service Provider, however, may not support this speed. ‡‡ Certain restrictions apply Specifications are subject to 16X at the outermost track. The average data transfer rate is 11.3X(15255 kbytes/s). †† Maximum speed for faxing is 1350 kbytes/s. Specifications ** The DVD-ROM data transfer standard 1X rate is 14.4 kbytes/s. Your modem...
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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...
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...
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... 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...
... 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...
