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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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Please refer to the documentation that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection. Locating Controls And Connectors Front Panel Overview The front panel of Sony used only to designate that came with your VAIO Computer allows access to the optical and floppy disk drives. Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to connect compatible peripheral devices...
Please refer to the documentation that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection. Locating Controls And Connectors Front Panel Overview The front panel of Sony used only to designate that came with your VAIO Computer allows access to the optical and floppy disk drives. Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to connect compatible peripheral devices...
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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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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, ...
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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...your compatible i.LINK device for your system, such as their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. Changing the settings of Sony used only to the documentation that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection. Internet Explorer ❑ S3 - Please refer to designate...in the Windows taskbar and select All Programs. 2 Select VAIO Action Setup, then click VAIO Action Setup. 13 Help/Demo You can reprogram the S keys to your computer's Shortcut keys (S Keys). VAIO Action Setup VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for information on the software ...
...your compatible i.LINK device for your system, such as their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. Changing the settings of Sony used only to the documentation that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection. Internet Explorer ❑ S3 - Please refer to designate...in the Windows taskbar and select All Programs. 2 Select VAIO Action Setup, then click VAIO Action Setup. 13 Help/Demo You can reprogram the S keys to your computer's Shortcut keys (S Keys). VAIO Action Setup VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for information on the software ...
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.... 4 From the Select Application dialog box, click the option for your Sony software and create your own personal computing environment. 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 selection, click...
.... 4 From the Select Application dialog box, click the option for your Sony software and create your own personal computing environment. 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 selection, click...
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Your computer's visual presentation of the software applications listed, depending on the specific computer model you purchased. This section describes the VAIO AV applications. ✍ Your computer may not be supplied with all of the VAIO AV applications may not appear exactly as shown in this section, depending on the system configuration you purchased. 15 VAIO AV Applications Your VAIO® computer has a preinstalled collection of audio and video (AV) applications that make it easy to use advanced multimedia technology.
Your computer's visual presentation of the software applications listed, depending on the specific computer model you purchased. This section describes the VAIO AV applications. ✍ Your computer may not be supplied with all of the VAIO AV applications may not appear exactly as shown in this section, depending on the system configuration you purchased. 15 VAIO AV Applications Your VAIO® computer has a preinstalled collection of audio and video (AV) applications that make it easy to use advanced multimedia technology.
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... rewind or fast-forward scenes from the DVD Player monitor as multiple angles, audio language tracks, and subtitles. PictureGear™ Sony Electronics Inc. The images appear in a photo album for rich digital printing to any ordinary DVD player, to easily find the scene you would with an easy-to make custom CD... movies are available, such as you want to the i.LINK® port and capture your video clips and "shake" with family and friends. MovieShaker™ Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Overview of an entire folder. 16
... rewind or fast-forward scenes from the DVD Player monitor as multiple angles, audio language tracks, and subtitles. PictureGear™ Sony Electronics Inc. The images appear in a photo album for rich digital printing to any ordinary DVD player, to easily find the scene you would with an easy-to make custom CD... movies are available, such as you want to the i.LINK® port and capture your video clips and "shake" with family and friends. MovieShaker™ Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Overview of an entire folder. 16
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... and save them to its predecessor, OpenMG™ Jukebox. This new jukebox application adds a host of Sony's copyrightprotected ATRAC3™ format for high-quality digital audio storage, SonicStage sports a new music visualizer, a sleek new player skin design, audio CD burning capability...Continuing to take advantage of new features to your VAIO MX Desktop PC. SonicStage Premium includes several standard jukebox features, including a music visualizer, audio CD burning capability, and a parametric equalizer for computer, digital audio/video and network convergence. A smart solution for...
... and save them to its predecessor, OpenMG™ Jukebox. This new jukebox application adds a host of Sony's copyrightprotected ATRAC3™ format for high-quality digital audio storage, SonicStage sports a new music visualizer, a sleek new player skin design, audio CD burning capability...Continuing to take advantage of new features to your VAIO MX Desktop PC. SonicStage Premium includes several standard jukebox features, including a music visualizer, audio CD burning capability, and a parametric equalizer for computer, digital audio/video and network convergence. A smart solution for...
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Enter Photo Folder Name dialog box 20 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. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide PhotoCapture window 2 Click the camera icon to an existing folder.
Enter Photo Folder Name dialog box 20 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. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide PhotoCapture window 2 Click the camera icon to an existing folder.
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... window. A layout preview is displayed on the left side of the window, with the folder contents displayed as thumbnail pictures on the picture positioning desired. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Using PhotoCollection You can select and print your favorite digital pictures, using the scroll arrows. PhotoCollection window 2 Select the desired folder.
... window. A layout preview is displayed on the left side of the window, with the folder contents displayed as thumbnail pictures on the picture positioning desired. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Using PhotoCollection You can select and print your favorite digital pictures, using the scroll arrows. PhotoCollection window 2 Select the desired folder.
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... - Instead, select the desired album from the PhotoDecor - You can be printed. Using PhotoAlbum Capture your saved decorated pictures is ready to open the PhotoAlbum - VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide 2 Select the desired folder. Name the new picture, and click Save. ✍ The default location for your special photos in the Decorated...
... - Instead, select the desired album from the PhotoDecor - You can be printed. Using PhotoAlbum Capture your saved decorated pictures is ready to open the PhotoAlbum - VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide 2 Select the desired folder. Name the new picture, and click Save. ✍ The default location for your special photos in the Decorated...
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... the type of your audio or video media. 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.
... the type of your audio or video media. 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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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 ... 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 appearing in...
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 ... 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 appearing in...
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... Shake feature. Importing image or sound files that are added to the Import clip tray. 4 Repeat this process to gather each of the working panel. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Creating movies with MovieShaker software Using your imported clips, you can edit it by adding effects and text, by adjusting the color...
... Shake feature. Importing image or sound files that are added to the Import clip tray. 4 Repeat this process to gather each of the working panel. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Creating movies with MovieShaker software Using your imported clips, you can edit it by adding effects and text, by adjusting the color...
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The added effect previews on 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 ...
The added effect previews on 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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.... ✍ You can click on each export format to export your file, and click Save. ✍ The time required to view its description and use. 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...
.... ✍ You can click on each export format to export your file, and click Save. ✍ The time required to view its description and use. 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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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 files are uploaded to view your uploaded pictures or movies. Follow the on your computer connects with ImageStation online, your current session is not active. 36 Image Uploader window 7 Go to http://www.imagestation.com to the Web site. The Image Uploader window appears and displays the Internet connection and upload status.
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 files are uploaded to view your uploaded pictures or movies. Follow the on your computer connects with ImageStation online, your current session is not active. 36 Image Uploader window 7 Go to http://www.imagestation.com to the Web site. The Image Uploader window appears and displays the Internet connection and upload status.