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... of Intel Corporation. Model Number: PCV-RX370DS / PCV-RX380DS Serial Number 2 This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in part, may require prior arrangements with this manual or the information contained herein at any modification to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO computer. Software specifications are registered...
... of Intel Corporation. Model Number: PCV-RX370DS / PCV-RX380DS Serial Number 2 This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in part, may require prior arrangements with this manual or the information contained herein at any modification to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO computer. Software specifications are registered...
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... the maximum REN for repair or warranty information, please contact 1-888-4SONY-PC, or write to the Sony Customer Information Center, 12451 Gateway Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33913. VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide number of devices that may be connected to the line, as possible. ...If trouble is not practical, the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as determined by a Sony Service Center or Sony authorized agent. Repair of this...
... the maximum REN for repair or warranty information, please contact 1-888-4SONY-PC, or write to the Sony Customer Information Center, 12451 Gateway Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33913. VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide number of devices that may be connected to the line, as possible. ...If trouble is not practical, the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as determined by a Sony Service Center or Sony authorized agent. Repair of 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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... space on the floor. Place your keyboard, mouse, and other input devices so that your workspace: ❑ Stable work surface large enough to -use your Sony VAIO Digital Studio™ computer! Keep your feet are flat on the left and back sides of the chair so your wrists in a relaxed, comfortable position...
... space on the floor. Place your keyboard, mouse, and other input devices so that your workspace: ❑ Stable work surface large enough to -use your Sony VAIO Digital Studio™ computer! Keep your feet are flat on the left and back sides of the chair so your wrists in a relaxed, comfortable position...
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Proper lighting adds to your display that help reduce glare. Use indirect lighting to find the best position. VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide level. Use the display's tilting feature to avoid bright spots on the display. You can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue by placing the display in the proper position. ❑ Lighting - You can also purchase accessories for your comfort and work effectiveness. 14 Choose a location where windows and lights do not create glare and reflection on the display.
Proper lighting adds to your display that help reduce glare. Use indirect lighting to find the best position. VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide level. Use the display's tilting feature to avoid bright spots on the display. You can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue by placing the display in the proper position. ❑ Lighting - You can also purchase accessories for your comfort and work effectiveness. 14 Choose a location where windows and lights do not create glare and reflection on the display.
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... connecting i.LINK-compatible PC peripherals to the DVD, CD-RW, and diskette drives. 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. All products with...connection. 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 your i.LINK-compatible device for information on the software applications, operating system, and i.LINK-compatible devices....
... connecting i.LINK-compatible PC peripherals to the DVD, CD-RW, and diskette drives. 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. All products with...connection. 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 your i.LINK-compatible device for information on the software applications, operating system, and i.LINK-compatible devices....
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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 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.
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... click the option for information on the software applications, operating system, and i.LINK-compatible devices. DVgate Motion ❑ S6 - VAIO Action Setup VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for your i.LINK-compatible device for the desired type of function. Internet Explorer ❑ S3 - ...Please refer to designate that came with each other. Help/Demo All six buttons are reprogrammable. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used...
... click the option for information on the software applications, operating system, and i.LINK-compatible devices. DVgate Motion ❑ S6 - VAIO Action Setup VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for your i.LINK-compatible device for the desired type of function. Internet Explorer ❑ S3 - ...Please refer to designate that came with each other. Help/Demo All six buttons are reprogrammable. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used...
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... function checkbox and click Apply. 5 Connect the device to perform desired functions, such as automatically starting DVgate™ applications or connecting two VAIO computers. You may now type a new name and description, if desired. Presetting i.LINK® devices You can preset your i.LINK-equipped...devices to your computer with your i.LINK device to perform a desired function 1 From the Start menu, point to Programs, point to VAIO Action Setup, and then click on the device. The Input Application Name dialog box appears. Then click Finish. The Select Application dialog box...
... function checkbox and click Apply. 5 Connect the device to perform desired functions, such as automatically starting DVgate™ applications or connecting two VAIO computers. You may now type a new name and description, if desired. Presetting i.LINK® devices You can preset your i.LINK-equipped...devices to your computer with your i.LINK device to perform a desired function 1 From the Start menu, point to Programs, point to VAIO Action Setup, and then click on the device. The Input Application Name dialog box appears. Then click Finish. The Select Application dialog box...
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... "UI Design Selector" window design changes. 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. ✍ You may...
... "UI Design Selector" window design changes. 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. ✍ You may...
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... home video everyone will enjoy. Just import your all common computer multimedia formats, and controls certain Sony devices. OpenMG Jukebox software enables you to edit digital videos. Media Bar™ Sony Electronics, Inc. This section describes these VAIO AV applications. Media Bar software encompasses audio/video library cataloging and playlist management, in -one...
... home video everyone will enjoy. Just import your all common computer multimedia formats, and controls certain Sony devices. OpenMG Jukebox software enables you to edit digital videos. Media Bar™ Sony Electronics, Inc. This section describes these VAIO AV applications. Media Bar software encompasses audio/video library cataloging and playlist management, in -one...
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... Slideshow and Windows Explorer. 26 Create panoramic views, animations, screen savers, wallpaper, and even HTML photo albums. Smart Capture™ Sony Electronics, Inc. VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide PictureGear™ Sony Electronics, Inc. Smart Capture allows you to capture and compress video or still images that support the i.LINK interface. VisualFlow™...
... Slideshow and Windows Explorer. 26 Create panoramic views, animations, screen savers, wallpaper, and even HTML photo albums. Smart Capture™ Sony Electronics, Inc. VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide PictureGear™ Sony Electronics, Inc. Smart Capture allows you to capture and compress video or still images that support the i.LINK interface. VisualFlow™...
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... is added to the Clip tray. ✍ Importing lengthy image or sound files may cause the MovieShaker software to add. 3 Select the file. 4 Click Open. VAIO® AV Applications MovieShaker™ This application can be used to create fun and innovative movies without any knowledge of film editing. In a few simple...
... is added to the Clip tray. ✍ Importing lengthy image or sound files may cause the MovieShaker software to add. 3 Select the file. 4 Click Open. VAIO® AV Applications MovieShaker™ This application can be used to create fun and innovative movies without any knowledge of film editing. In a few simple...
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... Panel to create a 30-second scene. 1 Click the Shaker tab. 2 Select a mood by clicking a face in the first available slot on the Product tray. 28 VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide Create a Movie using the Shaker feature. Limit the number of scenes placed on the Product tray to the Clip tray...
... Panel to create a 30-second scene. 1 Click the Shaker tab. 2 Select a mood by clicking a face in the first available slot on the Product tray. 28 VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide Create a Movie using the Shaker feature. Limit the number of scenes placed on the Product tray to the Clip tray...
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... replaying clips and scenes. 29 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...
... replaying clips and scenes. 29 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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MovieShaker software can play AVI files up to complete-"Save movie as DV" (Digital Video) takes the longest and Quick-Save is on saving movies. 2 Click Export. 3 Select the format in length. 30 See Help for more details on the Product tray. Exporting movies may take a long time to 65 MB in which you want the document to be saved. 4 Click Next. 5 Locate the folder to which you want the file saved. 6 Name the file. 7 Click Save. VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide Saving a Movie 1 Verify that the clip(s) you want to save is the fastest.
MovieShaker software can play AVI files up to complete-"Save movie as DV" (Digital Video) takes the longest and Quick-Save is on saving movies. 2 Click Export. 3 Select the format in length. 30 See Help for more details on the Product tray. Exporting movies may take a long time to 65 MB in which you want the document to be saved. 4 Click Next. 5 Locate the folder to which you want the file saved. 6 Name the file. 7 Click Save. VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide Saving a Movie 1 Verify that the clip(s) you want to save is the fastest.
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... Album 1 Select the pictures you want to use to make an album. 2 From the Utilities menu, select Album Maker. 3 Choose the type of your computer. VAIO® AV Applications PictureGear™ PictureGear is a digital image management application that allows you to see all the images stored in any directory on the...
... Album 1 Select the pictures you want to use to make an album. 2 From the Utilities menu, select Album Maker. 3 Choose the type of your computer. VAIO® AV Applications PictureGear™ PictureGear is a digital image management application that allows you to see all the images stored in any directory on the...
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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... folder or collection. 2 Select the images you want to create a panoramic picture. 32 The source images should be the same size and overlap 20%. 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... folder or collection. 2 Select the images you want to create a panoramic picture. 32 The source images should be the same size and overlap 20%. VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide Using Panorama Maker Panorama Maker stitches a group of the window. 6 Click Full Stitch.
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...server of the LAN. If you are accessing the Internet from your computer. You can be able to use Internet services that utilizes Sony Corporation's copyright protection technology. Do not install an earlier version of digital audio files. When you record an audio CD with OpenMG Jukebox...MP3 and WAV format audio files into OpenMG format (WAV format audio files are converted into ATRAC3 format or changed into OpenMG MP3 format). VAIO® AV Applications OpenMG™ Jukebox 2.0 OpenMG Jukebox is a software application that are compatible with OpenMG Jukebox, it is encoded in ...
...server of the LAN. If you are accessing the Internet from your computer. You can be able to use Internet services that utilizes Sony Corporation's copyright protection technology. Do not install an earlier version of digital audio files. When you record an audio CD with OpenMG Jukebox...MP3 and WAV format audio files into OpenMG format (WAV format audio files are converted into ATRAC3 format or changed into OpenMG MP3 format). VAIO® AV Applications OpenMG™ Jukebox 2.0 OpenMG Jukebox is a software application that are compatible with OpenMG Jukebox, it is encoded in ...