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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! Your new computer is designed to -use functionality. The information provided here is a superb blend of high technology and easy-to help you for purchasing your system. 5
Welcome Thank you to become familiar with the hardware and software applications included with your Sony VAIO® computer! Your new computer is designed to -use functionality. The information provided here is a superb blend of high technology and easy-to help you for purchasing your system. 5
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...and compatible i.LINK devices. Please refer to the documentation that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection. Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to your VAIO Computer allows access to designate that came with each other. Locating Controls And Connectors Front Panel Overview The front panel of... Sony used only to the optical and floppy disk drives. All products with an i.LINK connection may vary, depending on operating conditions and...
...and compatible i.LINK devices. Please refer to the documentation that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection. Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to your VAIO Computer allows access to designate that came with each other. Locating Controls And Connectors Front Panel Overview The front panel of... Sony used only to the optical and floppy disk drives. All products with an i.LINK connection may vary, depending on operating conditions and...
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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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... i.LINK S400 HEADPHONES 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 your computer. ✍ Your computer may not be supplied with all of the features listed...
... i.LINK S400 HEADPHONES 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 your computer. ✍ Your computer may not be supplied with all of the features listed...
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... Setup. 13 MovieShaker™ ❑ S6 - Internet Explorer ❑ S3 - Changing the settings of Sony used only to the documentation that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection. VAIO Action Setup VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for information on the software applications, operating system, and compatible i.LINK devices. PictureGear™ ❑ S5 - Before connecting...
... Setup. 13 MovieShaker™ ❑ S6 - Internet Explorer ❑ S3 - Changing the settings of Sony used only to the documentation that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection. VAIO Action Setup VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for information on the software applications, operating system, and compatible i.LINK devices. PictureGear™ ❑ S5 - Before connecting...
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.... The UI Design Selector closes and the Sony software window design displays. ✍ You may only use this feature with compatible UI Design Selector software. 14 VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide ✍ You can also double-click the VAIO Action Setup icon, located in the Windows taskbar..., to launch VAIO Action Setup. 3 Click the S Key you have made your own personal ...
.... The UI Design Selector closes and the Sony software window design displays. ✍ You may only use this feature with compatible UI Design Selector software. 14 VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide ✍ You can also double-click the VAIO Action Setup icon, located in the Windows taskbar..., to launch VAIO Action Setup. 3 Click the S Key you have made your own personal ...
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VAIO AV Applications Your VAIO® computer has a preinstalled collection 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 the VAIO AV applications may not be supplied with all 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 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 the VAIO AV applications may not be supplied with all of audio and video (AV) applications that make it easy to use advanced multimedia technology.
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... the scene you would with a click of Preinstalled Software DigitalPrint Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Overview of the mouse. DVgate™ Sony Electronics Inc. Media Bar® DVD Player Sony Electronics Inc. Media Bar DVD Player is created especially for rich digital printing to any ordinary DVD player, to make custom CD labels...
... the scene you would with a click of Preinstalled Software DigitalPrint Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Overview of the mouse. DVgate™ Sony Electronics Inc. Media Bar® DVD Player Sony Electronics Inc. Media Bar DVD Player is created especially for rich digital printing to any ordinary DVD player, to make custom CD labels...
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... or Memory Stick Slideshow. 17 Smart Capture manages the i.LINK® connection between your VAIO MX Desktop PC. SonicStage™ Premium (On selected models) Sony Electronics Inc. This new jukebox application adds a host of new features to take advantage of...your notebook and a Sony Digital Handycam® Camcorder that supports high quality digital audio playback and recording from external analog and digital audio devices, such as CD players and MiniDisc players, is a state-of Sony's copyrightprotected ATRAC3™ format for high-quality digital audio storage, SonicStage sports...
... or Memory Stick Slideshow. 17 Smart Capture manages the i.LINK® connection between your VAIO MX Desktop PC. SonicStage™ Premium (On selected models) Sony Electronics Inc. This new jukebox application adds a host of new features to take advantage of...your notebook and a Sony Digital Handycam® Camcorder that supports high quality digital audio playback and recording from external analog and digital audio devices, such as CD players and MiniDisc players, is a state-of Sony's copyrightprotected ATRAC3™ format for high-quality digital audio storage, SonicStage sports...
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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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VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Using PhotoCollection You can select and print your favorite digital pictures, using the scroll arrows. From the thumbnail view, click to select the pictures you want to print. 3 Click Photo Print at the top of ...
VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Using PhotoCollection You can select and print your favorite digital pictures, using the scroll arrows. From the thumbnail view, click to select the pictures you want to print. 3 Click Photo Print at the top of ...
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.... Instead, select the desired album from the PhotoDecor - 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. From the thumbnail view, click to select the pictures you wish to decorate.
.... Instead, select the desired album from the PhotoDecor - 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. From the thumbnail view, click to select the pictures you wish to decorate.
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... and customization features on using DigitalPrint software. 26 The Select Design window appears. 4 Select a design template. Design Edit window 5 Click Print to select a media type. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide 2 Click an icon to complete the label making process.
... and customization features on using DigitalPrint software. 26 The Select Design window appears. 4 Select a design template. Design Edit window 5 Click Print to select a media type. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide 2 Click an icon to complete the label making process.
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...audio modes, the files cannot be recorded at the same time, but must be recorded. ❑ Do not use DVgate™ software when the connected digital video device is in Timer Recording mode, as this could produce a malfunction in the device. ❑ Avoid recording problems, such as a single frame...your system while recording. ❑ You cannot use DVgate software to record AVI files to tape ✍ You can record only AVI files. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide To use multiple audio modes on your hard drive. 28 If you have AVI files that frames are dropped, try closing other...
...audio modes, the files cannot be recorded at the same time, but must be recorded. ❑ Do not use DVgate™ software when the connected digital video device is in Timer Recording mode, as this could produce a malfunction in the device. ❑ Avoid recording problems, such as a single frame...your system while recording. ❑ You cannot use DVgate software to record AVI files to tape ✍ You can record only AVI files. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide To use multiple audio modes on your hard drive. 28 If you have AVI files that frames are dropped, try closing other...
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... tray, adds effects, and combines them randomly into a 30-second movie. The Shake feature selects clips from the Import clip tray by modifying its length. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Creating movies with MovieShaker software Using your movie. ✍ You can create a short movie using the Shake feature. Importing image or sound...
... tray, adds effects, and combines them randomly into a 30-second movie. The Shake feature selects clips from the Import clip tray by modifying its length. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Creating movies with MovieShaker software Using your movie. ✍ You can create a short movie using the Shake feature. Importing image or sound...
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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 ...
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 ...
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..., and click Save. ✍ The time required to view its description and use. See the online Help file for more information on the format selected. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Saving a movie 1 Verify that you want to continue. 6 Locate the folder to which you want to save are located on the Story...
..., and click Save. ✍ The time required to view its description and use. See the online Help file for more information on the format selected. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Saving a movie 1 Verify that you want to continue. 6 Locate the folder to which you want to save are located on the Story...
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The Image Uploader window appears and displays the Internet connection and upload status. Follow the on your computer connects with ImageStation online, your files are uploaded to the Web site. Image Uploader window 7 Go to http://www.imagestation.com to view your current session is not active. 36 VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide 6 When the ImageStation application on -screen instructions to access your ImageStation account. ✍ The ImageStation Web site may ask you to complete a full login again if your uploaded pictures or movies.
The Image Uploader window appears and displays the Internet connection and upload status. Follow the on your computer connects with ImageStation online, your files are uploaded to the Web site. Image Uploader window 7 Go to http://www.imagestation.com to view your current session is not active. 36 VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide 6 When the ImageStation application on -screen instructions to access your ImageStation account. ✍ The ImageStation Web site may ask you to complete a full login again if your uploaded pictures or movies.