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... agreement. Model Number: Serial Number: 3 Subscriptions to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO computer. are trademarks of Sony Intel, Pentium, and Celeron are subject to change without prior written approval. Refer to online service providers ...described herein is a registered trademark of the Intel Corporation. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Digital Studio, VAIO Smart, VisualFlow, Media Bar, MovieShaker, DVgate, PictureGear, and i.LINK are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony. All other trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of ...
... agreement. Model Number: Serial Number: 3 Subscriptions to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO computer. are trademarks of Sony Intel, Pentium, and Celeron are subject to change without prior written approval. Refer to online service providers ...described herein is a registered trademark of the Intel Corporation. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Digital Studio, VAIO Smart, VisualFlow, Media Bar, MovieShaker, DVgate, PictureGear, and i.LINK are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony. All other trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of ...
VAIO User Guide
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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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Your new computer is designed 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! The information provided here is a superb blend of high technology and easy-to-use functionality.
Your new computer is designed 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! The information provided here is a superb blend of high technology and easy-to-use functionality.
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... documentation that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection. Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to your VAIO Computer allows access to the optical and floppy disk drives. Locating Controls And Connectors Front Panel Overview The front panel of Sony used only to designate that came with each other. It also includes Universal Serial Bus...
... documentation that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection. Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to your VAIO Computer allows access to the optical and floppy disk drives. Locating Controls And Connectors Front Panel Overview The front panel of Sony used only to designate that came with each other. It also includes Universal Serial Bus...
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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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... and identify the ports and jacks on the system configuration you purchased. 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, depending on your computer contains the ports for a PS/2 Keyboard. 10 Back panel KEYBOARD MOUSE...
... and identify the ports and jacks on the system configuration you purchased. 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, depending on your computer contains the ports for a PS/2 Keyboard. 10 Back panel KEYBOARD MOUSE...
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... Setup. 13 All products with an i.LINK connection may vary, depending on operating conditions and proper connection. Changing the settings of Sony used only to your computer's Shortcut keys (S Keys). VAIO Action Setup VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for information on the software applications, operating system, and compatible i.LINK devices. Outlook® Express...
... Setup. 13 All products with an i.LINK connection may vary, depending on operating conditions and proper connection. Changing the settings of Sony used only to your computer's Shortcut keys (S Keys). VAIO Action Setup VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for information on the software applications, operating system, and compatible i.LINK devices. Outlook® Express...
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...the right. ✍ You can type a new name and description, if desired. 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 OK...> and select the desired design. 5 Click Apply. 6 The "UI Design Selector" window design changes. 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 The window design for the desired type...
...the right. ✍ You can type a new name and description, if desired. 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 OK...> and select the desired design. 5 Click Apply. 6 The "UI Design Selector" window design changes. 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 The window design for the desired type...
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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. 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 VAIO AV Applications Your VAIO® computer has a preinstalled collection of the software applications listed, depending on the specific computer model you purchased.
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. 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 VAIO AV Applications Your VAIO® computer has a preinstalled collection of the software applications listed, depending on the specific computer model you purchased.
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... format, so that have transitions, background music, and text. DVgate™ Sony Electronics Inc. Connect a digital video camera recorder to make custom CD labels for your video, add new clips, and combine clips into new movie segments. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Overview of an entire folder. 16 Your personal movies are...
... format, so that have transitions, background music, and text. DVgate™ Sony Electronics Inc. Connect a digital video camera recorder to make custom CD labels for your video, add new clips, and combine clips into new movie segments. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Overview of an entire folder. 16 Your personal movies are...
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...in a Memory Stick media in your VAIO MX Desktop PC. A smart solution for fine-tuning audio playback. 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. ... via e-mail. Smart Capture manages the i.LINK® connection between your hard disk drive or share via e-mail. Overview of Sony's copyrightprotected ATRAC3™ format for high-quality digital audio storage, SonicStage sports a new music visualizer, a sleek new player skin ...
...in a Memory Stick media in your VAIO MX Desktop PC. A smart solution for fine-tuning audio playback. 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. ... via e-mail. Smart Capture manages the i.LINK® connection between your hard disk drive or share via e-mail. Overview of Sony's copyrightprotected ATRAC3™ format for high-quality digital audio storage, SonicStage sports a new music visualizer, a sleek new player skin ...
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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. 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. Enter Photo Folder Name dialog box 20 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. PhotoCollection window 2 Select the desired folder. Click OK. 4 Select the paper, based on the left side of prints you want to make, using your computer and home printer. 1 Click (Photo) to set margins...
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. Click OK. 4 Select the paper, based on the left side of prints you want to make, using your computer and home printer. 1 Click (Photo) to set margins...
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... of the window. 24 Name the new picture, and click Save. ✍ The default location for your photo is in an organized photo album. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide 2 Select the desired folder. You can save your special photos in the Decorated Photos folder, which can be printed. New Album window.
... of the window. 24 Name the new picture, and click Save. ✍ The default location for your photo is in an organized photo album. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide 2 Select the desired folder. You can save your special photos in the Decorated Photos folder, which can be printed. New Album window.
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... the printer and to select a media type. You can create a song or video list, depending on the type of your audio or video media. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide 2 Click an icon to set margins. ✍ See the online Help for detailed information on using DigitalPrint software. 26 A new window opens...
... the printer and to select a media type. You can create a song or video list, depending on the type of your audio or video media. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide 2 Click an icon to set margins. ✍ See the online Help for detailed information on using DigitalPrint software. 26 A new window opens...
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If you are dropped, try closing other applications on the same tape. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide To use multiple audio modes on your hard drive. 28 MPEG files cannot be recorded separately. ❑ The DVgate software does not support ...
If you are dropped, try closing other applications on the same tape. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide To use multiple audio modes on your hard drive. 28 MPEG files cannot be recorded separately. ❑ The DVgate software does not support ...
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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 and ...
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 and ...
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... Effect button on adjusting effect duration and replaying clips and scenes. 32 See the online Help file for more information 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...
... Effect button on adjusting effect duration and replaying clips and scenes. 32 See the online Help file for more information 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...