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... and serial number in the space provided here, and keep in part without prior written approval. SONY ELECTRONICS INC. Sony Electronics Inc. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Digital Studio, VAIO Smart, VisualFlow, Media Bar, MovieShaker, DVgate, PictureGear, and i.LINK are trademarks or registered trademarks... when you call your Sony VAIO computer. OWNER'S RECORD The model number and serial number are trademarks or registered trademarks of your Sony Service Center. Memory Stick and Corporation. NOTICE © 2002 Sony Electronics Inc. are trademarks of Sony Intel, Pentium, and ...
... and serial number in the space provided here, and keep in part without prior written approval. SONY ELECTRONICS INC. Sony Electronics Inc. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Digital Studio, VAIO Smart, VisualFlow, Media Bar, MovieShaker, DVgate, PictureGear, and i.LINK are trademarks or registered trademarks... when you call your Sony VAIO computer. OWNER'S RECORD The model number and serial number are trademarks or registered trademarks of your Sony Service Center. Memory Stick and Corporation. NOTICE © 2002 Sony Electronics Inc. are trademarks of Sony Intel, Pentium, and ...
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Contents Welcome 5 Locating Controls And Connectors...........7 Front Panel Overview 7 Back Panel Overview 10 VAIO Action Setup 13 Shortcut Keys 13 To Change the Sony Software Window Design........14 VAIO AV Applications 15 Overview of Preinstalled Software 16 DigitalPrint Software 19 DVgate Software 27 MovieShaker Software 29 PictureGear Software 37 Smart Capture 40 SonicStage Software 49 VisualFlow Software 56 Additional Software Information 58 3
Contents Welcome 5 Locating Controls And Connectors...........7 Front Panel Overview 7 Back Panel Overview 10 VAIO Action Setup 13 Shortcut Keys 13 To Change the Sony Software Window Design........14 VAIO AV Applications 15 Overview of Preinstalled Software 16 DigitalPrint Software 19 DVgate Software 27 MovieShaker Software 29 PictureGear Software 37 Smart Capture 40 SonicStage Software 49 VisualFlow Software 56 Additional Software Information 58 3
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VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Configuring Your VAIO Computer...........59 Hard Disk Drive Partition 59 i.LINK (IEEE1394) Compatibility 60 System, Application, And Driver Recovery CD(s 63 To Use the System Recovery CD(s 64 To Use the Application Recovery CD(s 66 To Use the Driver Recovery CD 67 Troubleshooting 69 Topics 69 Notes on Use 83 Resources 88 Index 91 4
VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Configuring Your VAIO Computer...........59 Hard Disk Drive Partition 59 i.LINK (IEEE1394) Compatibility 60 System, Application, And Driver Recovery CD(s 63 To Use the System Recovery CD(s 64 To Use the Application Recovery CD(s 66 To Use the Driver Recovery CD 67 Troubleshooting 69 Topics 69 Notes on Use 83 Resources 88 Index 91 4
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Welcome Thank you to become familiar with the hardware and software applications included with your Sony VAIO® computer! The information provided here is a superb blend of high technology and easy-to help you for purchasing your system. 5 Your new computer is designed to -use functionality.
Welcome Thank you to become familiar with the hardware and software applications included with your Sony VAIO® computer! The information provided here is a superb blend of high technology and easy-to help you for purchasing your system. 5 Your new computer is designed to -use functionality.
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... or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. 7 Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to your VAIO Computer allows access to the documentation that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection. The i.LINK connection may not communicate with your compatible i.LINK device... applications, operating system, and compatible i.LINK devices. Locating Controls And Connectors Front Panel Overview The front panel of Sony used only to designate that came with each other. Please refer to the optical and floppy disk drives.
... or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. 7 Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to your VAIO Computer allows access to the documentation that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection. The i.LINK connection may not communicate with your compatible i.LINK device... applications, operating system, and compatible i.LINK devices. Locating Controls And Connectors Front Panel Overview The front panel of Sony used only to designate that came with each other. Please refer to the optical and floppy disk drives.
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VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Front panel ✍ Your computer may not be supplied with all of the features listed, depending on the system configuration you purchased. 1 Optical drive 1 See Specifications sheet for optical drive information. 2 Optical drive 2 See Specifications sheet for optical drive information. 3 Floppy disk drive Reads and writes data from and to a 3.5-inch floppy disk. 8
VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Front panel ✍ Your computer may not be supplied with all of the features listed, depending on the system configuration you purchased. 1 Optical drive 1 See Specifications sheet for optical drive information. 2 Optical drive 2 See Specifications sheet for optical drive information. 3 Floppy disk drive Reads and writes data from and to a 3.5-inch floppy disk. 8
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...SERIAL LINE IN MIC 4 MONITOR 3 2 1 LINE TELEPHONE 1 Mouse port Connection for a PS/2® mouse. 2 Keyboard port Connection for supplied and optional accessories. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Back Panel Overview The back panel of the features listed, depending on the system configuration you purchased. The icons on the back... panel locate and identify the ports and jacks on your computer. ✍ Your computer may not be supplied with all of your computer contains the ports for a PS/2 Keyboard. 10
...SERIAL LINE IN MIC 4 MONITOR 3 2 1 LINE TELEPHONE 1 Mouse port Connection for a PS/2® mouse. 2 Keyboard port Connection for supplied and optional accessories. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Back Panel Overview The back panel of the features listed, depending on the system configuration you purchased. The icons on the back... panel locate and identify the ports and jacks on your computer. ✍ Your computer may not be supplied with all of your computer contains the ports for a PS/2 Keyboard. 10
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... S2 - SonicStage ❑ S4 - Help/Demo You can reprogram the S keys to launch other . Changing the settings of Sony used only to your computer's Shortcut keys (S Keys). Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to designate that came with the following applications as an optical or ...✍ i.LINK is a trademark of the S keys 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select All Programs. 2 Select VAIO Action Setup, then click VAIO Action Setup. 13 Internet Explorer ❑ S3 - All products with an i.LINK connection may vary, depending on operating conditions and ...
... S2 - SonicStage ❑ S4 - Help/Demo You can reprogram the S keys to launch other . Changing the settings of Sony used only to your computer's Shortcut keys (S Keys). Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to designate that came with the following applications as an optical or ...✍ i.LINK is a trademark of the S keys 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select All Programs. 2 Select VAIO Action Setup, then click VAIO Action Setup. 13 Internet Explorer ❑ S3 - All products with an i.LINK connection may vary, depending on operating conditions and ...
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... Windows taskbar, to launch VAIO Action Setup. 3 Click the S Key you have made your own personal computing environment. Changing the window design 1 Click Start in the list box on the right. ✍ You can select from different window designs for your Sony software matches the "UI ...Design Selector" window. 7 To try another selection, click >, then click Apply. 8 When you want to place it into the list box. 5 The Confirmation Application Name window appears. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide ✍ You can ...
... Windows taskbar, to launch VAIO Action Setup. 3 Click the S Key you have made your own personal computing environment. Changing the window design 1 Click Start in the list box on the right. ✍ You can select from different window designs for your Sony software matches the "UI ...Design Selector" window. 7 To try another selection, click >, then click Apply. 8 When you want to place it into the list box. 5 The Confirmation Application Name window appears. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide ✍ You can ...
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This section describes the VAIO AV applications. ✍ Your computer may not appear exactly as shown in this section, depending on the system configuration you purchased. 15 Your computer's visual presentation of audio and video (AV) applications that make it easy to use advanced multimedia technology. VAIO AV Applications Your VAIO® computer has a preinstalled collection of the VAIO AV applications may not be supplied with all of the software applications listed, depending on the specific computer model you purchased.
This section describes the VAIO AV applications. ✍ Your computer may not appear exactly as shown in this section, depending on the system configuration you purchased. 15 Your computer's visual presentation of audio and video (AV) applications that make it easy to use advanced multimedia technology. VAIO AV Applications Your VAIO® computer has a preinstalled collection of the VAIO AV applications may not be supplied with all of the software applications listed, depending on the specific computer model you purchased.
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... video clips and still images. Media Bar DVD Player seamlessly integrates a premium audio/visual experience with a click of popular file formats. MovieShaker™ Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Overview of an entire folder. 16 You can also be used to the i.LINK® port and capture your audio CDs...
... video clips and still images. Media Bar DVD Player seamlessly integrates a premium audio/visual experience with a click of popular file formats. MovieShaker™ Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Overview of an entire folder. 16 You can also be used to the i.LINK® port and capture your audio CDs...
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...including a music visualizer, audio CD burning capability, and a parametric equalizer for computer, digital audio/video and network convergence. SonicStage™ (On selected models) Sony Electronics Inc. SonicStage Premium is a state-of Sony's copyrightprotected ATRAC3™ format for high-quality digital audio storage, SonicStage sports... sound file stored in a Memory Stick media in your VAIO MX Desktop PC. It allows you to capture compressed video or still images and save them to your notebook and a Sony Digital Handycam® Camcorder that supports high quality digital audio...
...including a music visualizer, audio CD burning capability, and a parametric equalizer for computer, digital audio/video and network convergence. SonicStage™ (On selected models) Sony Electronics Inc. SonicStage Premium is a state-of Sony's copyrightprotected ATRAC3™ format for high-quality digital audio storage, SonicStage sports... sound file stored in a Memory Stick media in your VAIO MX Desktop PC. It allows you to capture compressed video or still images and save them to your notebook and a Sony Digital Handycam® Camcorder that supports high quality digital audio...
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You can enter a name for a new folder or click Select Photo Folder to import your pictures to open the Enter Photo Folder Name dialog box. Enter Photo Folder Name dialog box 20 VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide PhotoCapture window 2 Click the camera icon to an existing folder. Click OK.
You can enter a name for a new folder or click Select Photo Folder to import your pictures to open the Enter Photo Folder Name dialog box. Enter Photo Folder Name dialog box 20 VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide PhotoCapture window 2 Click the camera icon to an existing folder. Click OK.
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... thumbnail view, click to select the pictures you want to print. 3 Click Photo Print at the top of prints you want to make, using your computer and home printer. 1 Click (Photo) to set margins. 22 Select the number of the window. PhotoCollection window 2 Select the desired folder. A layout preview... and drop-down lists to select the printer and to open the PhotoCollection window. Click OK. 4 Select the paper, based on the right. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Using PhotoCollection You can select and print your favorite digital pictures, using the scroll arrows.
... thumbnail view, click to select the pictures you want to print. 3 Click Photo Print at the top of prints you want to make, using your computer and home printer. 1 Click (Photo) to set margins. 22 Select the number of the window. PhotoCollection window 2 Select the desired folder. A layout preview... and drop-down lists to select the printer and to open the PhotoCollection window. Click OK. 4 Select the paper, based on the right. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Using PhotoCollection You can select and print your favorite digital pictures, using the scroll arrows.
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... created album, do not click Create New Album. New Album window ✍ If you want to work on the right side of the window. 24 VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide 2 Select the desired folder.
... created album, do not click Create New Album. New Album window ✍ If you want to work on the right side of the window. 24 VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide 2 Select the desired folder.
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... information on using DigitalPrint software. 26 Use the configuration buttons and drop-down lists to select the printer and to complete the label making process. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide 2 Click an icon to list the contents of media label being created. The Select Design window appears. 4 Select a design template...
... information on using DigitalPrint software. 26 Use the configuration buttons and drop-down lists to select the printer and to complete the label making process. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide 2 Click an icon to list the contents of media label being created. The Select Design window appears. 4 Select a design template...
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If you are dropped, try closing other applications on your hard drive. 28 VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide To use multiple audio modes on the same tape. MPEG files cannot be recorded separately. ❑ The DVgate software does not support AVI ...
If you are dropped, try closing other applications on your hard drive. 28 VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide To use multiple audio modes on the same tape. MPEG files cannot be recorded separately. ❑ The DVgate software does not support AVI ...
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... randomly into a 30-second movie. The files are over 30 seconds in your imported clips, you can create a short movie using the Shake feature. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Creating movies with MovieShaker software Using your movie. ✍ You can edit it by adding effects and text, by adjusting the color...
... randomly into a 30-second movie. The files are over 30 seconds in your imported clips, you can create a short movie using the Shake feature. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Creating movies with MovieShaker software Using your movie. ✍ You can edit it by adding effects and text, by adjusting the color...
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.... 2 Click the Effect button on the Effect tray. See the online Help file for more information on the Edit tray to preview the effect. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Adding effects to a scene or a clip 1 Double-click or drag the desired clip or scene to move it from the Effect tray...
.... 2 Click the Effect button on the Effect tray. See the online Help file for more information on the Edit tray to preview the effect. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Adding effects to a scene or a clip 1 Double-click or drag the desired clip or scene to move it from the Effect tray...