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...in part, may not be reproduced, translated, or reduced to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO computer. Sony Electronics Inc. Record the serial number in part without prior written approval. Refer to any machine-readable form without ...is subject to this product. Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide NOTICE © 2001 Sony Electronics Inc. Model Number: PCV-RX370DS / PCV-RX380DS Serial Number 2 Reproduction in whole or in the space provided here. BE LIABLE ...
...in part, may not be reproduced, translated, or reduced to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO computer. Sony Electronics Inc. Record the serial number in part without prior written approval. Refer to any machine-readable form without ...is subject to this product. Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide NOTICE © 2001 Sony Electronics Inc. Model Number: PCV-RX370DS / PCV-RX380DS Serial Number 2 Reproduction in whole or in the space provided here. BE LIABLE ...
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..., the telephone company may request that you , call 1-888-4SONYPC (1-888-476-6972). Telephone Consumer Guidelines (Canada) Please refer to the Sony Customer Information Center, 12451 Gateway Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33913. For more detailed information, please contact: CRTC Terrasses de la Chaudié...to maintain uninterrupted service. This Class B digital apparatus complies with the FCC if you will be advised of your fax software documentation. VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide number of devices that may be connected to the line, as possible. The telephone company may be ...
..., the telephone company may request that you , call 1-888-4SONYPC (1-888-476-6972). Telephone Consumer Guidelines (Canada) Please refer to the Sony Customer Information Center, 12451 Gateway Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33913. For more detailed information, please contact: CRTC Terrasses de la Chaudié...to maintain uninterrupted service. This Class B digital apparatus complies with the FCC if you will be advised of your fax software documentation. VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide number of devices that may be connected to the line, as possible. The telephone company may be ...
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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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... hand, and use the palmrest or rest your feet are using the keyboard-not angled up or down. Use the palmrest only briefly, for your Sony VAIO Digital Studio™ computer! Position the mouse at or a little below eye 13 Sit with your system, contact information for software vendors, and the specifications...
... hand, and use the palmrest or rest your feet are using the keyboard-not angled up or down. Use the palmrest only briefly, for your Sony VAIO Digital Studio™ computer! Position the mouse at or a little below eye 13 Sit with your system, contact information for software vendors, and the specifications...
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You can also purchase accessories for your comfort and work effectiveness. 14 Proper lighting adds to your display that help reduce glare. VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide level. Use the display's tilting feature 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 - Use indirect lighting to find the best position.
You can also purchase accessories for your comfort and work effectiveness. 14 Proper lighting adds to your display that help reduce glare. VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide level. Use the display's tilting feature 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 - Use indirect lighting to find the best position.
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... with 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 each other peripheral devices. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of your system, such as a CD-RW or ..., compatible digital equipment, or other . Please refer to the DVD, CD-RW, and diskette drives. Before connecting i.LINK-compatible PC peripherals to your VAIO Digital Studio Computer allows access to the documentation that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection.
... with 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 each other peripheral devices. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of your system, such as a CD-RW or ..., compatible digital equipment, or other . Please refer to the DVD, CD-RW, and diskette drives. Before connecting i.LINK-compatible PC peripherals to your VAIO Digital Studio Computer allows access to the documentation that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection.
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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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... appear in the list box on operating conditions and proper connection. To change the settings of Sony used only to designate that came 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. 3 From the Select Application dialog box...
... appear in the list box on operating conditions and proper connection. To change the settings of Sony used only to designate that came 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. 3 From the Select Application dialog box...
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... dialog box appears. 11 Select the desired application and click Next. 12 Click Next to your computer with 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 ...the device to confirm the application name. Click Next. 5 You may change the name and description of the application you have selected. VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide To preset your i.LINK-equipped devices to perform desired functions, such as automatically starting DVgate™ applications or...
... dialog box appears. 11 Select the desired application and click Next. 12 Click Next to your computer with 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 ...the device to confirm the application name. Click Next. 5 You may change the name and description of the application you have selected. VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide To preset your i.LINK-equipped devices to perform desired functions, such as automatically starting DVgate™ applications or...
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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 use the feature with UI Design ... To change the window design 1 From the Start menu, point to complete this step. The window design for your Sony software will launch automatically. The next time the device is connected and turned on Control Panel. 2 Click UI Design Selector. 3 Click > and select the ...
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 use the feature with UI Design ... To change the window design 1 From the Start menu, point to complete this step. The window design for your Sony software will launch automatically. The next time the device is connected and turned on Control Panel. 2 Click UI Design Selector. 3 Click > and select the ...
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... of the mouse. You can grab and edit digital video clips, and then assemble them as the Internet. 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.... This section describes these VAIO AV applications. Enhance your Web page, send family and friends your favorite stills, create your all common computer multimedia formats, and controls certain Sony devices. Media Bar software is your own wallpaper-the ...
... of the mouse. You can grab and edit digital video clips, and then assemble them as the Internet. 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.... This section describes these VAIO AV applications. Enhance your Web page, send family and friends your favorite stills, create your all common computer multimedia formats, and controls certain Sony devices. Media Bar software is your own wallpaper-the ...
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...Before connecting i.LINKcompatible PC peripherals to send multimedia messages via e-mail. VisualFlow not only plays a selected movie or sound file, but also enables playback of Sony used only to the documentation that you to see all the images stored in a visually pleasing, artistic manner. For high-quality captures, use DVgate. ✍... connection may not communicate with your system, such as a CD-RW or Hard Disk Drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide PictureGear™ Sony Electronics, Inc.
...Before connecting i.LINKcompatible PC peripherals to send multimedia messages via e-mail. VisualFlow not only plays a selected movie or sound file, but also enables playback of Sony used only to the documentation that you to see all the images stored in a visually pleasing, artistic manner. For high-quality captures, use DVgate. ✍... connection may not communicate with your system, such as a CD-RW or Hard Disk Drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide PictureGear™ Sony Electronics, Inc.
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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. Main Window Clip...
... 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. Main Window Clip...
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... first available slot on the Product tray. MovieShaker software may stop responding if too many scenes are placed in the Shaker tray. Shaker tray 3 Click . VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide Create a Movie using Shaker After adding clip(s) to 5 or less. A thirty second scene is automatically generated and saved to the...
... first available slot on the Product tray. MovieShaker software may stop responding if too many scenes are placed in the Shaker tray. Shaker tray 3 Click . VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide Create a Movie using Shaker After adding clip(s) to 5 or less. A thirty second scene is automatically generated and saved to the...
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... Effects palette on the Working Panel. ✍ To preview an Effect, click the Play button on adjusting effect duration and replaying clips and scenes. 29 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...
... Effects palette on the Working Panel. ✍ To preview an Effect, click the Play button on adjusting effect duration and replaying clips and scenes. 29 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 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. Exporting movies may take a long time to complete-"Save movie as DV" (Digital Video) takes the longest and Quick-Save is on the Product tray. See Help for more details on saving movies. 2 Click Export. 3 Select the format in length. 30 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 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. Exporting movies may take a long time to complete-"Save movie as DV" (Digital Video) takes the longest and Quick-Save is on the Product tray. See Help for more details on saving movies. 2 Click Export. 3 Select the format in length. 30 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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... want to see all the images stored in a collection. 3 From Collection menu, select Create New Collection. 4 Enter a name for the collection and then click OK. VAIO® AV Applications PictureGear™ PictureGear is a digital image management application that allows you to save the Album. 7 Enter the Target Album name, select Thumbnails...
... want to see all the images stored in a collection. 3 From Collection menu, select Create New Collection. 4 Enter a name for the collection and then click OK. VAIO® AV Applications PictureGear™ PictureGear is a digital image management application that allows you to save the Album. 7 Enter the Target Album name, select Thumbnails...
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... 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...Select the images you want to create a panoramic picture. 32 How to stitch a panoramic picture: 1 Gather the source images into a 360 degree panoramic picture. VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide Using Panorama Maker Panorama Maker stitches a group of the window. 6 Click Full Stitch.
... 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...Select the images you want to create a panoramic picture. 32 How to stitch a panoramic picture: 1 Gather the source images into a 360 degree panoramic picture. VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide Using Panorama Maker Panorama Maker stitches a group of the window. 6 Click Full Stitch.
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..., you record an audio CD with OpenMG Jukebox 2.0 installed. Do not install an earlier version of the software (Version 1.0, 1.1, or 1.2). VAIO® AV Applications OpenMG™ Jukebox 2.0 OpenMG Jukebox is encoded in ATRAC3 format onto your computer's hard drive. When you need: ❑... services. Consult the provider for information about service. ✍ To protect your personal data, Sony uses Secure Sockets Layer (SSL), an encryption protocol for communication between your browser and Sony's World Wide Web (WWW) server. To use SSL due to the proxy server of digital ...
..., you record an audio CD with OpenMG Jukebox 2.0 installed. Do not install an earlier version of the software (Version 1.0, 1.1, or 1.2). VAIO® AV Applications OpenMG™ Jukebox 2.0 OpenMG Jukebox is encoded in ATRAC3 format onto your computer's hard drive. When you need: ❑... services. Consult the provider for information about service. ✍ To protect your personal data, Sony uses Secure Sockets Layer (SSL), an encryption protocol for communication between your browser and Sony's World Wide Web (WWW) server. To use SSL due to the proxy server of digital ...