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...the software described herein, in whole or in part, may require a fee and credit card information. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC. OWNER'S RECORD The model number and serial number are subject to change without prior written approval. All rights ...subject to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO computer. This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by the terms of Sony. Subscriptions to current retail versions. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Digital Studio, VAIO Smart, VisualFlow, Media Bar, MovieShaker, DVgate, PictureGear, and ...
...the software described herein, in whole or in part, may require a fee and credit card information. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC. OWNER'S RECORD The model number and serial number are subject to change without prior written approval. All rights ...subject to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO computer. This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by the terms of Sony. Subscriptions to current retail versions. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Digital Studio, VAIO Smart, VisualFlow, Media Bar, MovieShaker, DVgate, PictureGear, 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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The information provided here is a superb blend of high technology and easy-to-use functionality. Welcome Thank you to become familiar with the hardware and software applications included with your Sony VAIO® computer! Your new computer is designed to help you for purchasing your system. 5
The information provided here is a superb blend of high technology and easy-to-use functionality. Welcome Thank you to become familiar with the hardware and software applications included with your Sony VAIO® computer! Your new computer is designed to help you for purchasing your system. 5
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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 documentation that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection. The i.LINK connection may ... i.LINK devices. All products with an i.LINK connection may vary, depending on operating conditions and proper connection. Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to your VAIO Computer allows access to connect compatible peripheral devices. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of your system, such as an optical or hard disk drive, confirm their ...
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 documentation that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection. The i.LINK connection may ... i.LINK devices. All products with an i.LINK connection may vary, depending on operating conditions and proper connection. Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to your VAIO Computer allows access to connect compatible peripheral devices. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of your system, such as an optical or hard disk drive, confirm their ...
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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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... 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, depending on the system configuration you purchased. The...
... 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, depending on the system configuration you purchased. The...
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... S keys to your computer's Shortcut keys (S Keys). Please refer to designate that came with each other applications. ✍ 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 The... i.LINK connection may not communicate with 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 ...
... S keys to your computer's Shortcut keys (S Keys). Please refer to designate that came with each other applications. ✍ 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 The... i.LINK connection may not communicate with 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 ...
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...and description, if desired. 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 select from different window designs for... your Sony software and create your own personal computing environment. Click Finish. Click Next. 6 You can drag an application...
...and description, if desired. 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 select from different window designs for... your Sony software and create your own personal computing environment. Click Finish. Click Next. 6 You can drag an application...
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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. 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
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...file formats. The images appear in a photo album for rich digital printing to make custom CD labels for high-quality DVD playback. Sony's original MovieShaker software creates personal movies that you can edit clips from your digital pictures in a convenient light-table format, so that ... segments. This image management software displays images from your own video clips and still images. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Overview of the mouse. Media Bar® DVD Player Sony Electronics Inc. Just import your audio CDs. You can enjoy the superior digital video quality ...
...file formats. The images appear in a photo album for rich digital printing to make custom CD labels for high-quality DVD playback. Sony's original MovieShaker software creates personal movies that you can edit clips from your digital pictures in a convenient light-table format, so that ... segments. This image management software displays images from your own video clips and still images. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Overview of the mouse. Media Bar® DVD Player Sony Electronics Inc. Just import your audio CDs. You can enjoy the superior digital video quality ...
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...like PictureGear™ software or Memory Stick Slideshow. 17 VisualFlow™ Sony Electronics Inc. It displays any still picture, movie or sound file stored in a Memory Stick media in your VAIO MX Desktop PC. Recording from the NetMD, FM Tuner, and DVD-RW devices ...the i.LINK interface. Smart Capture is also supported. SonicStage™ (On selected models) Sony Electronics Inc. SonicStage Premium is a state-of-the-art Sony multimedia browser designed specifically for computer, digital audio/video and network convergence. Smart Capture manages the i.LINK® connection ...
...like PictureGear™ software or Memory Stick Slideshow. 17 VisualFlow™ Sony Electronics Inc. It displays any still picture, movie or sound file stored in a Memory Stick media in your VAIO MX Desktop PC. Recording from the NetMD, FM Tuner, and DVD-RW devices ...the i.LINK interface. Smart Capture is also supported. SonicStage™ (On selected models) Sony Electronics Inc. SonicStage Premium is a state-of-the-art Sony multimedia browser designed specifically for computer, digital audio/video and network convergence. Smart Capture manages the i.LINK® connection ...
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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. Click OK. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide PhotoCapture window 2 Click the camera icon to an existing folder. Enter Photo Folder Name dialog box 20
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. Click OK. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide PhotoCapture window 2 Click the camera icon to an existing folder. Enter Photo Folder Name dialog box 20
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VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Using PhotoCollection You can select and print your computer and home printer. 1 Click (Photo) to open the PhotoCollection window. From the thumbnail view, click to select the pictures you want to print. 3 Click Photo ...
VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Using PhotoCollection You can select and print your computer and home printer. 1 Click (Photo) to open the PhotoCollection window. From the thumbnail view, click to select the pictures you want to print. 3 Click Photo ...
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... when your special photos in the Decorated Photos folder, which can be printed. Using PhotoAlbum Capture your photo is in an organized photo album. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide 2 Select the desired folder. You can share your decorated pictures before printing. New PhotoDecor window. PhotoAlbum - New Album window ✍ If you...
... when your special photos in the Decorated Photos folder, which can be printed. Using PhotoAlbum Capture your photo is in an organized photo album. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide 2 Select the desired folder. You can share your decorated pictures before printing. New PhotoDecor window. PhotoAlbum - New Album window ✍ If you...
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... you to complete the label making process. 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 Use the configuration...
... you to complete the label making process. 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 Use the configuration...
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... not available while you are recording. ❑ If the DVgate software indicates that frames 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.
... not available while you are recording. ❑ If the DVgate software indicates that frames 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.
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... 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...
... 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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... preview the effect. You can eliminate an effect by dragging it to the Story Board tray. 2 Click the Effect button 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...
... preview the effect. You can eliminate an effect by dragging it to the Story Board tray. 2 Click the Effect button 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...