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... written permission is a registered trademark of the software may require an additional charge. Software specifications are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony. All other trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Record the model and...OTHER INFORMATION. The software described herein is subject to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO computer. 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...
... written permission is a registered trademark of the software may require an additional charge. Software specifications are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony. All other trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Record the model and...OTHER INFORMATION. The software described herein is subject to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO computer. 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...
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SAFETY INFORMATION AND CAUTION Your computer's installed optical drives may vary, depending on your nearest Sony Service Center. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. ❑ Never install modem or telephone wiring during an electrical storm. ❑ Do not use the modem...nm ❑ To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose your desktop to reduce the risk of fire, use of the leak. ❑ The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible. See the Specifications sheet for wet locations. ❑ Never touch uninsulated telephone wire or...
SAFETY INFORMATION AND CAUTION Your computer's installed optical drives may vary, depending on your nearest Sony Service Center. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. ❑ Never install modem or telephone wiring during an electrical storm. ❑ Do not use the modem...nm ❑ To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose your desktop to reduce the risk of fire, use of the leak. ❑ The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible. See the Specifications sheet for wet locations. ❑ Never touch uninsulated telephone wire or...
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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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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.
VAIO User Guide
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... pleasing, artistic manner. Smart Capture manages the i.LINK® connection between your VAIO MX Desktop PC. VisualFlow software not only plays a selected movie or sound file, but also enables playback of Preinstalled Software Smart Capture Sony Electronics Inc. Overview of files by other applications like PictureGear™ software or ...is also supported. It allows you to capture compressed video or still images and save them to take advantage of -the-art Sony multimedia browser designed specifically for computer, digital audio/video and network convergence. VisualFlow™...
... pleasing, artistic manner. Smart Capture manages the i.LINK® connection between your VAIO MX Desktop PC. VisualFlow software not only plays a selected movie or sound file, but also enables playback of Preinstalled Software Smart Capture Sony Electronics Inc. Overview of files by other applications like PictureGear™ software or ...is also supported. It allows you to capture compressed video or still images and save them to take advantage of -the-art Sony multimedia browser designed specifically for computer, digital audio/video and network convergence. VisualFlow™...
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... open the PhotoDecor - Using PhotoDecor You can decorate your favorite photos with clip art, stamps, or your own unique photo art. 1 Click (Edit) to print a specific page of the window, with the folder contents displayed as thumbnail pictures on the left side of photos.
... open the PhotoDecor - Using PhotoDecor You can decorate your favorite photos with clip art, stamps, or your own unique photo art. 1 Click (Edit) to print a specific page of the window, with the folder contents displayed as thumbnail pictures on the left side of photos.
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... SonicStage online Help file. 52 For information on using another method, see the instructions supplied with the device or media. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide CD tab window 4 You can identify specific tracks on your CD by selecting the empty checkbox next to Select All, and then selecting the tracks you want...
... SonicStage online Help file. 52 For information on using another method, see the instructions supplied with the device or media. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide CD tab window 4 You can identify specific tracks on your CD by selecting the empty checkbox next to Select All, and then selecting the tracks you want...
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..., then click VisualFlow. VisualFlow software plays a selected movie or sound file and enables playback of -the-art multimedia browser designed specifically for Memory Stick® media. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide VisualFlow Software VisualFlow™ software is a Sony state-of files by using your mouse, the directional arrows on your keyboard, or the...
..., then click VisualFlow. VisualFlow software plays a selected movie or sound file and enables playback of -the-art multimedia browser designed specifically for Memory Stick® media. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide VisualFlow Software VisualFlow™ software is a Sony state-of files by using your mouse, the directional arrows on your keyboard, or the...
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... individual software applications if they become corrupted or are experiencing with your computer or specific application. Using the Application Recovery CD(s) 1 Turn on the software application... CD to run the Application Recovery CD utility. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide To Use the Application Recovery CD(s) The...sony.com/pcsupport, or contact Sony Customer Support at 1-888-4-SONY-PC. Reinstalling an individual software application may not need to reinstall all open applications. 2 When the Windows desktop appears, insert the Application Recovery CD into your computer...
... individual software applications if they become corrupted or are experiencing with your computer or specific application. Using the Application Recovery CD(s) 1 Turn on the software application... CD to run the Application Recovery CD utility. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide To Use the Application Recovery CD(s) The...sony.com/pcsupport, or contact Sony Customer Support at 1-888-4-SONY-PC. Reinstalling an individual software application may not need to reinstall all open applications. 2 When the Windows desktop appears, insert the Application Recovery CD into your computer...
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...Setup: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select VAIO Help and Support. Troubleshooting Why does the Windows® operating system stop responding during shutdown? Select Restart. 2 When the Sony screen displays, press the F2 key on -screen instructions... drivers, damaged files, or non-responsive hardware. The VAIO Help and Support dialog box appears. 2 Select Fixing a Problem and then select Startup and Shut Down problems. A list of specific problem topics appears on the right side of the dialog... Help. 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select Turn Off Computer.
...Setup: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select VAIO Help and Support. Troubleshooting Why does the Windows® operating system stop responding during shutdown? Select Restart. 2 When the Sony screen displays, press the F2 key on -screen instructions... drivers, damaged files, or non-responsive hardware. The VAIO Help and Support dialog box appears. 2 Select Fixing a Problem and then select Startup and Shut Down problems. A list of specific problem topics appears on the right side of the dialog... Help. 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select Turn Off Computer.
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.... A region code is incompatible with the region code setting of my display?" ✍ If your Specifications sheet for more information. 73 See your video card utilizes system memory, you are installed properly, by changing your computer's video RAM. If a region code warning appears when you see "To Use the Application Recovery CD...
.... A region code is incompatible with the region code setting of my display?" ✍ If your Specifications sheet for more information. 73 See your video card utilizes system memory, you are installed properly, by changing your computer's video RAM. If a region code warning appears when you see "To Use the Application Recovery CD...
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Why is preinstalled on your computer. How do I click an application icon, a message such as "You must insert the application CD into your drive" appears and the software does not start. ❑ Some software applications require specific files that are having difficulty formatting ...for creating a CD-R or CD-RW, Sony recommends using the SonicStage software application to create CDs. SonicStage software is my computer operating improperly after downloading the CD-burning component of RealJukebox® software? For VAIO® computers that came with all of the necessary ...
Why is preinstalled on your computer. How do I click an application icon, a message such as "You must insert the application CD into your drive" appears and the software does not start. ❑ Some software applications require specific files that are having difficulty formatting ...for creating a CD-R or CD-RW, Sony recommends using the SonicStage software application to create CDs. SonicStage software is my computer operating improperly after downloading the CD-burning component of RealJukebox® software? For VAIO® computers that came with all of the necessary ...
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...installation. ❑ Check the printer manufacturer's Web site for the latest drivers for your operating system before proceeding with your printer for specific emulation information. If the printer is not included on the list and no drivers are installing a recently manufactured printer with Plug and ..., choose Have Disk, enter the appropriate path for the disk or CD and click OK. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide How do not function properly without the updated drivers for specific operating systems. ❑ To install your printer, follow these steps: 1 Click Start in the...
...installation. ❑ Check the printer manufacturer's Web site for the latest drivers for your operating system before proceeding with your printer for specific emulation information. If the printer is not included on the list and no drivers are installing a recently manufactured printer with Plug and ..., choose Have Disk, enter the appropriate path for the disk or CD and click OK. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide How do not function properly without the updated drivers for specific operating systems. ❑ To install your printer, follow these steps: 1 Click Start in the...
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... encountered problems. Enter a description of your hard drive. You can access the Sony Knowledge Database from the Help menu within the specific application. Two additional guides, Upgrading and Maintaining Your VAIO Digital Studio Computer and the Troubleshooting Help are located on the VAIO User Guide. A printed manual may be available for your hard disk drive...
... encountered problems. Enter a description of your hard drive. You can access the Sony Knowledge Database from the Help menu within the specific application. Two additional guides, Upgrading and Maintaining Your VAIO Digital Studio Computer and the Troubleshooting Help are located on the VAIO User Guide. A printed manual may be available for your hard disk drive...
Quick Start Guide
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...This new optical storage technology provides increased storage capacity and a dynamic multimedia computing experience. Save movies, videos and still images to develop your favorite DVDs and CDs. VAIO AV applications This suite of Sony original applications includes PictureGear™, Smart Capture, DVgate™, DigitalPrint, SonicStage...of the Sony VAIO Digital Studio™ computer! Your state-of-the-art DVD-RW drive writes to 650 MB of data on a single CD-R/CD-RW media). DVD-RW drive (not available on your system, see the Specifications sheet. Features ✍ Your computer may ...
...This new optical storage technology provides increased storage capacity and a dynamic multimedia computing experience. Save movies, videos and still images to develop your favorite DVDs and CDs. VAIO AV applications This suite of Sony original applications includes PictureGear™, Smart Capture, DVgate™, DigitalPrint, SonicStage...of the Sony VAIO Digital Studio™ computer! Your state-of-the-art DVD-RW drive writes to 650 MB of data on a single CD-R/CD-RW media). DVD-RW drive (not available on your system, see the Specifications sheet. Features ✍ Your computer may ...
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... are erased. Recovery CDs ❑ System Recovery CD(s) - Enables you become familiar with your DVD-RW drive and the DVD recording software applications included with Sony VAIO computers. ❑ Specifications - Contains safety and legal information about your computer if it becomes corrupted or is erased. Enables you to restore the software that shipped with your...
... are erased. Recovery CDs ❑ System Recovery CD(s) - Enables you become familiar with your DVD-RW drive and the DVD recording software applications included with Sony VAIO computers. ❑ Specifications - Contains safety and legal information about your computer if it becomes corrupted or is erased. Enables you to restore the software that shipped with your...
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To Set Up Your Computer Your computer may not be equipped with the same hardware features shown in the event of the display. Connecting a display (monitor) 1 Plug the display cable into the ... section contains information on setting up your equipment so that you can easily reach the power outlet in this section. Connecting a display ✍ Install your computer and peripheral devices. See the Specifications sheet for your system's configuration. Setting Up Your VAIO Digital Studio Computer Your computer has many new and exciting features.
To Set Up Your Computer Your computer may not be equipped with the same hardware features shown in the event of the display. Connecting a display (monitor) 1 Plug the display cable into the ... section contains information on setting up your equipment so that you can easily reach the power outlet in this section. Connecting a display ✍ Install your computer and peripheral devices. See the Specifications sheet for your system's configuration. Setting Up Your VAIO Digital Studio Computer Your computer has many new and exciting features.
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... file, but also enables playback of -the-art Sony multimedia browser designed specifically for fine-tuning audio playback. WordPerfect is also supported. VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for your VAIO® MX Desktop PC. Inc. VisualFlow™ Sony Electronics Inc. Create professional-looking documents, such as... over your own web portal with ease. WordPerfect® Corel Corp. About The Software On Your Computer SonicStage™ Premium (On selected models) Sony Electronics Inc. It displays any still picture, movie or sound file stored in a Memory Stick media in...
... file, but also enables playback of -the-art Sony multimedia browser designed specifically for fine-tuning audio playback. WordPerfect is also supported. VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for your VAIO® MX Desktop PC. Inc. VisualFlow™ Sony Electronics Inc. Create professional-looking documents, such as... over your own web portal with ease. WordPerfect® Corel Corp. About The Software On Your Computer SonicStage™ Premium (On selected models) Sony Electronics Inc. It displays any still picture, movie or sound file stored in a Memory Stick media in...
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...System Setup utility (CMOS Setup Utility). Select Restart. 2 When the Sony screen displays, press the F2 key on your specific situation. How do I /O Device Configuration" and press Enter. 5 ...Use the arrow keys to Save and Exit. 37 To access System Setup: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select VAIO Help and Support. The VAIO...search Windows Help. 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select Turn Off Computer. The Windows operating system may not shut down properly for many reasons, including ...
...System Setup utility (CMOS Setup Utility). Select Restart. 2 When the Sony screen displays, press the F2 key on your specific situation. How do I /O Device Configuration" and press Enter. 5 ...Use the arrow keys to Save and Exit. 37 To access System Setup: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select VAIO Help and Support. The VAIO...search Windows Help. 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select Turn Off Computer. The Windows operating system may not shut down properly for many reasons, including ...
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... DVD or on its packaging, you are trying to play is incompatible with the region code setting of player that are labeled on your computer speakers. ❑ Check the connections between your optical drive. To improve video resolution, verify that the region code of the following these steps...DVDs to read the disc. A region code is set too high. See your computer's video RAM. If a region code warning appears when you see "To Use the Application Recovery CD(s)" for details about your Specifications sheet for more information. 39 A dirty or damaged disc may also cause the...
... DVD or on its packaging, you are trying to play is incompatible with the region code setting of player that are labeled on your computer speakers. ❑ Check the connections between your optical drive. To improve video resolution, verify that the region code of the following these steps...DVDs to read the disc. A region code is set too high. See your computer's video RAM. If a region code warning appears when you see "To Use the Application Recovery CD(s)" for details about your Specifications sheet for more information. 39 A dirty or damaged disc may also cause the...