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... service providers may require a fee and credit card information. Subscriptions to this product. Financial services may require an additional charge. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Digital Studio, VAIO Smart, VisualFlow, Media Bar, MovieShaker, DVgate, PictureGear, and i.LINK are located on either the front or back panel of ...part without notice and may not be identical to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO computer. The software described herein is a registered trademark of the software may not necessarily be transported or used outside the United ...
... service providers may require a fee and credit card information. Subscriptions to this product. Financial services may require an additional charge. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Digital Studio, VAIO Smart, VisualFlow, Media Bar, MovieShaker, DVgate, PictureGear, and i.LINK are located on either the front or back panel of ...part without notice and may not be identical to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO computer. The software described herein is a registered trademark of the software may not necessarily be transported or used outside the United ...
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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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VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Back Panel Overview The back panel of the features listed, depending on your computer. ✍ Your computer may not be supplied with all of your computer contains the ports for a PS/2 Keyboard. 10 Back panel KEYBOARD MOUSE USB NETWORK ACT LINK PRINTER i.LINK S400 HEADPHONES SERIAL LINE IN MIC 4 MONITOR 3 2 1 LINE...
VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Back Panel Overview The back panel of the features listed, depending on your computer. ✍ Your computer may not be supplied with all of your computer contains the ports for a PS/2 Keyboard. 10 Back panel KEYBOARD MOUSE USB NETWORK ACT LINK PRINTER i.LINK S400 HEADPHONES SERIAL LINE IN MIC 4 MONITOR 3 2 1 LINE...
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...you want to change. 4 From the Select Application dialog box, click the option for your Sony software and create your selection, click OK. The UI Design Selector closes and the Sony software window design displays. ✍ You may only use this feature with compatible UI Design ... "UI Design Selector" window design changes. To Change the Sony Software Window Design You can select from different window designs for the desired type of function. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide ✍ You can also double-click the VAIO Action Setup icon, located in the Windows taskbar, to launch...
...you want to change. 4 From the Select Application dialog box, click the option for your Sony software and create your selection, click OK. The UI Design Selector closes and the Sony software window design displays. ✍ You may only use this feature with compatible UI Design ... "UI Design Selector" window design changes. To Change the Sony Software Window Design You can select from different window designs for the desired type of function. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide ✍ You can also double-click the VAIO Action Setup icon, located in the Windows taskbar, to launch...
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... to -use software interface. Media Bar® DVD Player Sony Electronics Inc. The images appear in a variety of an entire folder. 16 MovieShaker™ Sony Electronics Inc. PictureGear™ Sony Electronics Inc. Typical DVD playback features are easy to create and... inkjet printer. Just import your hard drive, a Sony digital still camera, or a Sony Mavica® camera. Your personal movies are available, such as you would with a click of Preinstalled Software DigitalPrint Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Overview of the mouse.
... to -use software interface. Media Bar® DVD Player Sony Electronics Inc. The images appear in a variety of an entire folder. 16 MovieShaker™ Sony Electronics Inc. PictureGear™ Sony Electronics Inc. Typical DVD playback features are easy to create and... inkjet printer. Just import your hard drive, a Sony digital still camera, or a Sony Mavica® camera. Your personal movies are available, such as you would with a click of Preinstalled Software DigitalPrint Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Overview of the mouse.
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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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... displayed on the left side of the window. 5 Use the configuration buttons and drop-down lists to select the printer and to make, using your computer and home printer. 1 Click (Photo) to print. 3 Click Photo Print at the top of the window. Select the number of prints you want to set... margins. 22 Click OK. 4 Select the paper, based on the right. PhotoCollection window 2 Select the desired folder. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Using PhotoCollection You can select and print your favorite digital pictures, using the scroll arrows.
... displayed on the left side of the window. 5 Use the configuration buttons and drop-down lists to select the printer and to make, using your computer and home printer. 1 Click (Photo) to print. 3 Click Photo Print at the top of the window. Select the number of prints you want to set... margins. 22 Click OK. 4 Select the paper, based on the right. PhotoCollection window 2 Select the desired folder. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Using PhotoCollection You can select and print your favorite digital pictures, using the scroll arrows.
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... right side of the window by clicking on a previously created album, do not click Create New Album. Using PhotoAlbum Capture your decorated pictures before printing. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide 2 Select the desired folder. PhotoAlbum - You can save your special photos in the Decorated Photos folder, which can share your saved decorated...
... right side of the window by clicking on a previously created album, do not click Create New Album. Using PhotoAlbum Capture your decorated pictures before printing. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide 2 Select the desired folder. PhotoAlbum - You can save your special photos in the Decorated Photos folder, which can share your saved decorated...
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... label making process. Use the decoration and customization features on the type of your template. ✍ A new window appears, enabling you to select a media type. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide 2 Click an icon to list the contents of media label being created.
... label making process. Use the decoration and customization features on the type of your template. ✍ A new window appears, enabling you to select a media type. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide 2 Click an icon to list the contents of media label being created.
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... defragmenting 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 the same tape. MPEG files cannot be recorded separately. ❑ The DVgate software does not support AVI...
... defragmenting 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 the same tape. MPEG files cannot be recorded separately. ❑ The DVgate software does not support AVI...
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... each of the working panel. 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 imported clips, you can delete a clip from the Story Board tray, adds effects, and combines them...
... each of the working panel. 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 imported clips, you can delete a clip from the Story Board tray, adds effects, and combines them...
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... for more information on the clip displayed in the Effect tray window. ✍ A preview of the added effect is displayed in the Effect tray window. 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...
... for more information on the clip displayed in the Effect tray window. ✍ A preview of the added effect is displayed in the Effect tray window. 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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... movie or clips you want to save the file, name 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...
... movie or clips you want to save the file, name 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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Image Uploader window 7 Go to http://www.imagestation.com to the Web site. 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 The Image Uploader window appears and displays the Internet connection and upload status.
Image Uploader window 7 Go to http://www.imagestation.com to the Web site. 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 The Image Uploader window appears and displays the Internet connection and upload status.
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VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Creating a photo album 1 Click the Folder tab in the main window and browse to locate your pictures. 2 Select the pictures you want to create your album. 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 your album immediately, using the PictureGear default settings. 38
VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Creating a photo album 1 Click the Folder tab in the main window and browse to locate your pictures. 2 Select the pictures you want to create your album. 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 your album immediately, using the PictureGear default settings. 38
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... with an i.LINK connection may vary, depending on operating conditions and proper connection. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Smart Capture Smart Capture is a trademark of Sony used only to the documentation that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection. Please refer to... designate that came with your computer and a compatible i.LINK digital camera or camcorder. Smart Capture main window 1 2 3 4...
... with an i.LINK connection may vary, depending on operating conditions and proper connection. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Smart Capture Smart Capture is a trademark of Sony used only to the documentation that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection. Please refer to... designate that came with your computer and a compatible i.LINK digital camera or camcorder. Smart Capture main window 1 2 3 4...
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... your still image capture. 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...
... your still image capture. 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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.... The Recording Options window appears. Recording Options window Format tab view Capture Button tab view The Recording Options window has three tabs: ❑ Format - VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide ✍ You must be connected to the Internet before attempting to view the available options for your movie capture. You can also set... Mode dial is set the maximum recording time for your compatible i.LINK digital camcorder to Net Movie. You can adjust the compression rate for your computer with an i.LINK cable (optional).
.... The Recording Options window appears. Recording Options window Format tab view Capture Button tab view The Recording Options window has three tabs: ❑ Format - VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide ✍ You must be connected to the Internet before attempting to view the available options for your movie capture. You can also set... Mode dial is set the maximum recording time for your compatible i.LINK digital camcorder to Net Movie. You can adjust the compression rate for your computer with an i.LINK cable (optional).