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... Corporation. Refer to change without notice. All rights reserved. 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. NOTICE © 2002 Sony Electronics Inc. All other trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks .... Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows logo are 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 Microsoft Corporation.
... Corporation. Refer to change without notice. All rights reserved. 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. NOTICE © 2002 Sony Electronics Inc. All other trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks .... Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows logo are 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 Microsoft Corporation.
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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. 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!
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...It also includes Universal Serial Bus (USB) and i.LINK® ports to connect compatible peripheral devices. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of your VAIO Computer allows access to your compatible i.LINK device for information on the software applications, operating system, and compatible i.LINK devices. Please refer to designate that came... drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. 7 Locating Controls And Connectors Front Panel Overview The front panel of Sony used only to the documentation that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection.
...It also includes Universal Serial Bus (USB) and i.LINK® ports to connect compatible peripheral devices. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of your VAIO Computer allows access to your compatible i.LINK device for information on the software applications, operating system, and compatible i.LINK devices. Please refer to designate that came... drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. 7 Locating Controls And Connectors Front Panel Overview The front panel of Sony used only to the documentation that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection.
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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 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...
... 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 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...
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...refer to designate that came with each other. Changing the settings of Sony used only to the documentation that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection... on operating conditions and proper connection. Help/Demo You can reprogram the S keys to your computer's Shortcut keys (S Keys). Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to launch other applications. ...Start in the Windows taskbar and select All Programs. 2 Select VAIO Action Setup, then click VAIO Action Setup. 13 VAIO Action Setup VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for information on the software applications,...
...refer to designate that came with each other. Changing the settings of Sony used only to the documentation that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection... on operating conditions and proper connection. Help/Demo You can reprogram the S keys to your computer's Shortcut keys (S Keys). Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to launch other applications. ...Start in the Windows taskbar and select All Programs. 2 Select VAIO Action Setup, then click VAIO Action Setup. 13 VAIO Action Setup VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for information on the software applications,...
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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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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 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.
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...Connect a digital video camera recorder to the i.LINK® port and capture your hard drive, a Sony digital still camera, or a Sony Mavica® camera. Media Bar DVD Player is created especially for rich digital printing to edit, ...mouse. Typical DVD playback features are easy to create and fun to -use software interface. Sony's original MovieShaker software creates personal movies that you want to make custom CD labels for your audio CDs. ...from your images in a photo album for high-quality DVD playback. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Overview of popular file formats.
...Connect a digital video camera recorder to the i.LINK® port and capture your hard drive, a Sony digital still camera, or a Sony Mavica® camera. Media Bar DVD Player is created especially for rich digital printing to edit, ...mouse. Typical DVD playback features are easy to create and fun to -use software interface. Sony's original MovieShaker software creates personal movies that you want to make custom CD labels for your audio CDs. ...from your images in a photo album for high-quality DVD playback. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Overview of popular file formats.
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... including a music visualizer, audio CD burning capability, and a parametric equalizer for computer, digital audio/video and network convergence. This new jukebox application adds a host of -the-art Sony multimedia browser designed specifically for Memory Stick® media. VisualFlow software is a fun... you to capture compressed video or still images and save them to take advantage of Preinstalled Software Smart Capture Sony Electronics Inc. Continuing to your VAIO MX Desktop PC. Recording from the NetMD, FM Tuner, and DVD-RW devices in a visually pleasing, artistic manner...
... including a music visualizer, audio CD burning capability, and a parametric equalizer for computer, digital audio/video and network convergence. This new jukebox application adds a host of -the-art Sony multimedia browser designed specifically for Memory Stick® media. VisualFlow software is a fun... you to capture compressed video or still images and save them to take advantage of Preinstalled Software Smart Capture Sony Electronics Inc. Continuing to your VAIO MX Desktop PC. Recording from the NetMD, FM Tuner, and DVD-RW devices in a visually pleasing, artistic manner...
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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. 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.
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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. Select the number of the window. 5 Use the ... the printer and to set margins. 22 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 print. 3 Click Photo Print at the top of the window, with the folder contents displayed as thumbnail pictures on...
VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Using PhotoCollection You can select and print your favorite digital pictures, using the scroll arrows. Select the number of the window. 5 Use the ... the printer and to set margins. 22 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 print. 3 Click Photo Print at the top of the window, with the folder contents displayed as thumbnail pictures on...
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... pictures before printing. You can save your saved decorated pictures is ready to open the PhotoAlbum - Instead, select the desired album from the PhotoDecor - VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide 2 Select the desired folder. Using PhotoAlbum Capture your photo is in an organized photo album. From the thumbnail view, click to select...
... pictures before printing. You can save your saved decorated pictures is ready to open the PhotoAlbum - Instead, select the desired album from the PhotoDecor - VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide 2 Select the desired folder. Using PhotoAlbum Capture your photo is in an organized photo album. From the thumbnail view, click to select...
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...; A new window appears, enabling you to set margins. ✍ See the online Help for detailed information on the type of your audio or video media. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide 2 Click an icon to complete the label making process. Design Edit window 5 Click Print to select a media type.
...; A new window appears, enabling you to set margins. ✍ See the online Help for detailed information on the type of your audio or video media. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide 2 Click an icon to complete the label making process. Design Edit window 5 Click Print to select a media type.
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If 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 multiple audio modes on the same tape. MPEG files cannot be recorded separately. ❑ The DVgate software does not support AVI ...
If 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 multiple audio modes on the same tape. MPEG files cannot be recorded separately. ❑ The DVgate software does not support AVI ...
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... a 30-second movie. The Shake feature selects clips from the Import clip tray by modifying its length. Importing images and sound clips 1 Click Import. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Creating movies with MovieShaker software Using your imported clips, you want to add. 3 Click the clips. Importing image or sound files that...
... a 30-second movie. The Shake feature selects clips from the Import clip tray by modifying its length. Importing images and sound clips 1 Click Import. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Creating movies with MovieShaker software Using your imported clips, you want to add. 3 Click the clips. Importing image or sound files that...
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... the added effect is displayed in the Effect tray window. The added effect previews on adjusting effect duration and replaying clips and scenes. 32 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 is displayed in the Effect tray window. The added effect previews on adjusting effect duration and replaying clips and scenes. 32 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...