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...without notice and may not be reproduced, translated, or reduced to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO computer. All other trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of IBM Corporation. BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR ..., OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF. Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by the terms of their respective owners. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Digital Studio, VAIO Smart, VisualFlow, Media Bar, MovieShaker, DVgate, PictureGear, ...
...without notice and may not be reproduced, translated, or reduced to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO computer. All other trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of IBM Corporation. BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR ..., OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF. Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by the terms of their respective owners. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Digital Studio, VAIO Smart, VisualFlow, Media Bar, MovieShaker, DVgate, PictureGear, ...
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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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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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... 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 your computer contains the ports for a PS/2 Keyboard. 10 The icons on the back panel...
... 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 your computer contains the ports for a PS/2 Keyboard. 10 The icons on the back panel...
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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 computing environment. The corresponding applications appear ...
.... 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 computing environment. The corresponding applications appear ...
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..., and organize your own video clips and still images. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Overview of an entire folder. 16 You can enjoy the superior digital video quality and the effects features. You can also save your hard drive, a Sony digital still camera, or a Sony Mavica® camera. Sony's original MovieShaker software creates personal movies that you would...
..., and organize your own video clips and still images. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Overview of an entire folder. 16 You can enjoy the superior digital video quality and the effects features. You can also save your hard drive, a Sony digital still camera, or a Sony Mavica® camera. Sony's original MovieShaker software creates personal movies that you would...
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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 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.
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...displayed on the right. PhotoCollection window 2 Select the desired folder. Select the number of prints you want to make, using your favorite digital pictures, using the scroll arrows. A layout preview is displayed on the left side of the window, with the folder contents displayed as thumbnail ... the window. 5 Use the configuration buttons and drop-down lists to select the printer and to open the PhotoCollection window. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Using PhotoCollection You can select and print your computer and home printer. 1 Click (Photo) to set margins. 22
...displayed on the right. PhotoCollection window 2 Select the desired folder. Select the number of prints you want to make, using your favorite digital pictures, using the scroll arrows. A layout preview is displayed on the left side of the window, with the folder contents displayed as thumbnail ... the window. 5 Use the configuration buttons and drop-down lists to select the printer and to open the PhotoCollection window. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Using PhotoCollection You can select and print your computer and home printer. 1 Click (Photo) to set margins. 22
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You can save your decorated pictures before printing. PhotoAlbum - VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide 2 Select the desired folder. Name the new picture, and click Save. ✍ The default location for your custom-made photo albums with friends ...
You can save your decorated pictures before printing. PhotoAlbum - VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide 2 Select the desired folder. Name the new picture, and click Save. ✍ The default location for your custom-made photo albums with friends ...
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... configuration buttons and drop-down lists to select the printer and to complete the label making process. The Select Design window appears. 4 Select a design template. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide 2 Click an icon to list the contents of media label being created.
... configuration buttons and drop-down lists to select the printer and to complete the label making process. The Select Design window appears. 4 Select a design template. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide 2 Click an icon to list the contents of media label being created.
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... not available while you have AVI files that frames are dropped, try closing other applications on your hard drive. 28 VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide To 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...
... not available while you have AVI files that frames are dropped, try closing other applications on your hard drive. 28 VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide To 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...
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... clip tray by modifying its length. The files are over 30 seconds in your movie. ✍ You can create a short movie using the Shake feature. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Creating movies with MovieShaker software Using your video, you can edit it by adding effects and text, by adjusting the color and contrast...
... clip tray by modifying its length. The files are over 30 seconds in your movie. ✍ You can create a short movie using the Shake feature. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Creating movies with MovieShaker software Using your video, you can edit it by adding effects and text, by adjusting the color and contrast...
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... adjusting effect duration and replaying clips and scenes. 32 You can eliminate an effect by dragging it to the trash icon on the Edit 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 to...
... adjusting effect duration and replaying clips and scenes. 32 You can eliminate an effect by dragging it to the trash icon on the Edit 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 to...
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... format to export your movie file may vary, depending on the format selected. See the online Help file for more information on exporting a movie. 34 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 Board...
... format to export your movie file may vary, depending on the format selected. See the online Help file for more information on exporting a movie. 34 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 Board...
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Follow the on your computer connects with ImageStation online, your files are uploaded to view 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 uploaded pictures or movies.
Follow the on your computer connects with ImageStation online, your files are uploaded to view 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 uploaded pictures or movies.
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VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Creating a photo album 1 Click the Folder tab in your album immediately, using the PictureGear default settings. 38 PIctureGear Album Maker window 3 From the Utilities menu, select Album Maker. 4 Choose a Design template for your album. 5 Click the "Make soon" button to include in the main window and browse to locate your pictures. 2 Select the pictures you want to create your album.
VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Creating a photo album 1 Click the Folder tab in your album immediately, using the PictureGear default settings. 38 PIctureGear Album Maker window 3 From the Utilities menu, select Album Maker. 4 Choose a Design template for your album. 5 Click the "Make soon" button to include in the main window and browse to locate your pictures. 2 Select the pictures you want to create your album.
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...video or still images to share with your family and friends over the Internet or through e-mail. ✍ i.LINK is a Sony application that manages the i.LINK® connection between your system, such as an optical disc drive or hard disk drive, confirm .... Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to your computer and a compatible i.LINK digital camera or camcorder. Please refer to the documentation that came with each other. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Smart Capture Smart Capture is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE1394...
...video or still images to share with your family and friends over the Internet or through e-mail. ✍ i.LINK is a Sony application that manages the i.LINK® connection between your system, such as an optical disc drive or hard disk drive, confirm .... Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to your computer and a compatible i.LINK digital camera or camcorder. Please refer to the documentation that came with each other. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Smart Capture Smart Capture is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE1394...
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... to select a special image effect. The Effect Settings window appears. Select the image size, horizontal by selecting Fine, Standard, or Economy image quality. ❑ Destination - VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide 5 Click the Options button to view the available options for your pictures. 6 Click the Effects button to view and customize the available effects...
... to select a special image effect. The Effect Settings window appears. Select the image size, horizontal by selecting Fine, Standard, or Economy image quality. ❑ Destination - VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide 5 Click the Options button to view the available options for your pictures. 6 Click the Effects button to view and customize the available effects...
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...window. 3 Verify that the Mode dial is set the maximum recording time for no compression. You can also set to Net Movie. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide ✍ You must be connected to the Internet before attempting to upload or e-mail your movie capture. Click the Mode ... - Using Net Movie Mode 1 From the Start button in MPEG1 format or choose the AVI option for your computer with an i.LINK cable (optional). The Smart Capture main window appears. 2 Connect your compatible i.LINK digital camcorder to view the available options for your still images or videos.
...window. 3 Verify that the Mode dial is set the maximum recording time for no compression. You can also set to Net Movie. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide ✍ You must be connected to the Internet before attempting to upload or e-mail your movie capture. Click the Mode ... - Using Net Movie Mode 1 From the Start button in MPEG1 format or choose the AVI option for your computer with an i.LINK cable (optional). The Smart Capture main window appears. 2 Connect your compatible i.LINK digital camcorder to view the available options for your still images or videos.