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... the information contained herein at any machine-readable form without notice. Model Number: PCV-RX370DS / PCV-RX380DS Serial Number 2 Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is governed by third parties. Use of Intel Corporation. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Smart, VAIO Digital Studio, ImageStation, Smart Capture, VisualFlow, MovieShaker, OpenMG Jukebox, DVgate, Media Bar, Handycam...
... the information contained herein at any machine-readable form without notice. Model Number: PCV-RX370DS / PCV-RX380DS Serial Number 2 Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is governed by third parties. Use of Intel Corporation. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Smart, VAIO Digital Studio, ImageStation, Smart Capture, VisualFlow, MovieShaker, OpenMG Jukebox, DVgate, Media Bar, Handycam...
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....' If trouble is not practical, the telephone company will notify you to make changes in order to file a complaint with Canadian ICES-003. VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide number of devices that may be connected to the line, as possible. The telephone company may make the necessary ...Information Center, 12451 Gateway Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33913. In order to program this happens, the telephone company will be made only by a Sony Service Center or Sony authorized agent. Cet àppareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. 6 If this...
....' If trouble is not practical, the telephone company will notify you to make changes in order to file a complaint with Canadian ICES-003. VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide number of devices that may be connected to the line, as possible. The telephone company may make the necessary ...Information Center, 12451 Gateway Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33913. In order to program this happens, the telephone company will be made only by a Sony Service Center or Sony authorized agent. Cet àppareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. 6 If this...
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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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... back sides of high technology and easy-to the floor. Place your keyboard, mouse, and other peripheral equipment. ❑ Ventilation - Hold the mouse with your Sony VAIO Digital Studio™ computer! Take breaks during sessions with a relaxed hand, and use functionality. Sit with good back support and armrests. Welcome Thank you for...
... back sides of high technology and easy-to the floor. Place your keyboard, mouse, and other peripheral equipment. ❑ Ventilation - Hold the mouse with your Sony VAIO Digital Studio™ computer! Take breaks during sessions with a relaxed hand, and use functionality. Sit with good back support and armrests. Welcome Thank you for...
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Choose a location where windows and lights do not create glare and reflection on the display. You can also purchase accessories for your comfort and work effectiveness. 14 Proper lighting adds to your display that help reduce glare. Use indirect lighting to find the best position. You can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue by placing the display in the proper position. ❑ Lighting - Use the display's tilting feature to avoid bright spots on the display. VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide level.
Choose a location where windows and lights do not create glare and reflection on the display. You can also purchase accessories for your comfort and work effectiveness. 14 Proper lighting adds to your display that help reduce glare. Use indirect lighting to find the best position. You can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue by placing the display in the proper position. ❑ Lighting - Use the display's tilting feature to avoid bright spots on the display. VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide level.
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...your i.LINK-compatible device for information on the software applications, operating system, and i.LINK-compatible devices. Welcome Front Panel Overview The front panel of Sony used only to designate that came with your system, such as a CD-RW or Hard Disk Drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required ...LINK connection may vary, depending on operating conditions and proper connection. All products with each other peripheral devices. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of your VAIO Digital Studio Computer allows access to the DVD, CD-RW, and diskette drives.
...your i.LINK-compatible device for information on the software applications, operating system, and i.LINK-compatible devices. Welcome Front Panel Overview The front panel of Sony used only to designate that came with your system, such as a CD-RW or Hard Disk Drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required ...LINK connection may vary, depending on operating conditions and proper connection. All products with each other peripheral devices. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of your VAIO Digital Studio Computer allows access to the DVD, CD-RW, and diskette drives.
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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. 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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... place any application into the list box. 21 To change . 3 From the Select Application dialog box, click the option for the desired type of Sony used only to designate that came with the following applications as a CD-RW or Hard Disk Drive, confirm their default settings: ❑ S1 - ...of function. DVgate Motion ❑ S6 - The i.LINK connection may not communicate with an i.LINK connection may vary, depending on the Windows taskbar to open VAIO Action Setup. 2 Click the S Key you want to change the settings of the S Keys 1 From the Start menu, point to Programs, point to ...
... place any application into the list box. 21 To change . 3 From the Select Application dialog box, click the option for the desired type of Sony used only to designate that came with the following applications as a CD-RW or Hard Disk Drive, confirm their default settings: ❑ S1 - ...of function. DVgate Motion ❑ S6 - The i.LINK connection may not communicate with an i.LINK connection may vary, depending on the Windows taskbar to open VAIO Action Setup. 2 Click the S Key you want to change the settings of the S Keys 1 From the Start menu, point to Programs, point to ...
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...name and click Apply. 10 To assign an application, click Modify. Presetting i.LINK® devices You can preset your i.LINK cable. 6 Turn on VAIO Action Setup. 2 Click i.LINK. 3 Click the Advanced Setting tab. 4 Click the Enable i.LINK launcher function checkbox and click Apply. 5 Connect ... to your computer with your i.LINK-equipped devices to perform desired functions, such as automatically starting DVgate™ applications or connecting two VAIO computers. VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide To preset your i.LINK device to perform a desired function 1 From the Start menu, point to Programs...
...name and click Apply. 10 To assign an application, click Modify. Presetting i.LINK® devices You can preset your i.LINK cable. 6 Turn on VAIO Action Setup. 2 Click i.LINK. 3 Click the Advanced Setting tab. 4 Click the Enable i.LINK launcher function checkbox and click Apply. 5 Connect ... to your computer with your i.LINK-equipped devices to perform desired functions, such as automatically starting DVgate™ applications or connecting two VAIO computers. VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide To preset your i.LINK device to perform a desired function 1 From the Start menu, point to Programs...
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...4 Click Apply. 5 The "UI Design Selector" window design changes. 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. ...
...4 Click Apply. 5 The "UI Design Selector" window design changes. 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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... and playlist management, in -one solution for audio/video playback. Media Bar seamlessly integrates a variety of the mouse. Sony's original MovieShaker software creates personal movies that make it easy to digital video quality control and effects features. DVgate™...advanced multimedia formats. Media Bar software handles all -in addition to edit digital videos. Your personal movies are endless. VAIO® AV Applications VAIO® AV Applications Your VAIO computer comes with a collection of audio and video (AV) applications that have transitions, background music, and text. ...
... and playlist management, in -one solution for audio/video playback. Media Bar seamlessly integrates a variety of the mouse. Sony's original MovieShaker software creates personal movies that make it easy to digital video quality control and effects features. DVgate™...advanced multimedia formats. Media Bar software handles all -in addition to edit digital videos. Your personal movies are endless. VAIO® AV Applications VAIO® AV Applications Your VAIO computer comes with a collection of audio and video (AV) applications that have transitions, background music, and text. ...
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... in a visually pleasing, artistic manner. VisualFlow is a digital image management application that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection. VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide PictureGear™ Sony Electronics, Inc. Smart Capture is a trademark of -the-art Sony multimedia browser designed specifically for Memory Stick® media. For high-quality captures, use DVgate. ✍ i.LINK...
... in a visually pleasing, artistic manner. VisualFlow is a digital image management application that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection. VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide PictureGear™ Sony Electronics, Inc. Smart Capture is a trademark of -the-art Sony multimedia browser designed specifically for Memory Stick® media. For high-quality captures, use DVgate. ✍ i.LINK...
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... trays Help Product tray Trash Importing Images and Sound Clips 1 Click (File Import) or (DV Import). 2 Find the file you want to stop responding. 27 VAIO® AV Applications MovieShaker™ This application can be used to create fun and innovative movies without any knowledge of film editing.
... trays Help Product tray Trash Importing Images and Sound Clips 1 Click (File Import) or (DV Import). 2 Find the file you want to stop responding. 27 VAIO® AV Applications MovieShaker™ This application can be used to create fun and innovative movies without any knowledge of film editing.
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... software may stop responding if too many scenes are placed in the Shaker tray. Limit the number of scenes placed on the Product tray. 28 VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide Create a Movie using Shaker After adding clip(s) to create a 30-second scene. 1 Click the Shaker tab. 2 Select a mood by clicking...
... software may stop responding if too many scenes are placed in the Shaker tray. Limit the number of scenes placed on the Product tray. 28 VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide Create a Movie using Shaker After adding clip(s) to create a 30-second scene. 1 Click the Shaker tab. 2 Select a mood by clicking...
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Your clip plays the new effect on the Effect tray monitor. 4 See Help for instructions on the Working panel window. VAIO® AV Applications Editing Clips and Scenes You can edit your movie by adding effects and text, adjusting the color and contrast, and modifying the ...
Your clip plays the new effect on the Effect tray monitor. 4 See Help for instructions on the Working panel window. VAIO® AV Applications Editing Clips and Scenes You can edit your movie by adding effects and text, adjusting the color and contrast, and modifying the ...
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Exporting movies may take a long time to 65 MB in which you want the file saved. 6 Name the file. 7 Click Save. MovieShaker software can play AVI files up to complete-"Save movie as DV" (Digital Video) takes the longest and Quick-Save is on the Product tray. VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide Saving a Movie 1 Verify that the clip(s) you want to which you want the document to be saved. 4 Click Next. 5 Locate the folder to save is the fastest. See Help for more details on saving movies. 2 Click Export. 3 Select the format in length. 30
Exporting movies may take a long time to 65 MB in which you want the file saved. 6 Name the file. 7 Click Save. MovieShaker software can play AVI files up to complete-"Save movie as DV" (Digital Video) takes the longest and Quick-Save is on the Product tray. VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide Saving a Movie 1 Verify that the clip(s) you want to which you want the document to be saved. 4 Click Next. 5 Locate the folder to save is the fastest. See Help for more details on saving movies. 2 Click Export. 3 Select the format in length. 30
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... more pictures, frames, text, and effects. 5 When you are finished, select Create Album in File menu or click the Create Album icon on your computer. VAIO® AV Applications PictureGear™ PictureGear is a digital image management application that allows you to see all the images stored in a collection. 3 From Collection menu...
... more pictures, frames, text, and effects. 5 When you are finished, select Create Album in File menu or click the Create Album icon on your computer. VAIO® AV Applications PictureGear™ PictureGear is a digital image management application that allows you to see all the images stored in a collection. 3 From Collection menu...
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...and Panoramic from MPEG 1 Select the MPEG file. 2 From the Movie/Sound menu, select Scene Break Down. 3 Then select Movie Stitch, to use. ✍ Sony recommends creating your panoramic picture with 12 landscaped or 16 portrait pictures. 3 From the Utilities menu select Panorama Maker. 4 Select the correct lens and click... icon, near the bottom of still images into the same folder or collection. 2 Select the images you want to create a panoramic picture. 32 VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide Using Panorama Maker Panorama Maker stitches a group of the window. 6 Click Full Stitch.
...and Panoramic from MPEG 1 Select the MPEG file. 2 From the Movie/Sound menu, select Scene Break Down. 3 Then select Movie Stitch, to use. ✍ Sony recommends creating your panoramic picture with 12 landscaped or 16 portrait pictures. 3 From the Utilities menu select Panorama Maker. 4 Select the correct lens and click... icon, near the bottom of still images into the same folder or collection. 2 Select the images you want to create a panoramic picture. 32 VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide Using Panorama Maker Panorama Maker stitches a group of the window. 6 Click Full Stitch.
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...❑ An EMD service provider. Other external devices that are compatible with OpenMG Jukebox, you to the Internet from your personal data, Sony uses Secure Sockets Layer (SSL), an encryption protocol for more information. 33 To use SSL due to external devices or media. You...OpenMG Jukebox is encoded in ATRAC3 format onto your audio files. Your VAIO computer ships with OpenMG Jukebox, it is a software application that are compatible with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) and configure your browser and Sony's World Wide Web (WWW) server. When you play and record ...
...❑ An EMD service provider. Other external devices that are compatible with OpenMG Jukebox, you to the Internet from your personal data, Sony uses Secure Sockets Layer (SSL), an encryption protocol for more information. 33 To use SSL due to external devices or media. You...OpenMG Jukebox is encoded in ATRAC3 format onto your audio files. Your VAIO computer ships with OpenMG Jukebox, it is a software application that are compatible with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) and configure your browser and Sony's World Wide Web (WWW) server. When you play and record ...