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... OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR SUCH OTHER INFORMATION. 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 the Intel ... are located on either the front or back panel of your Sony Service Center. OWNER'S RECORD The model number and serial number are subject to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO computer. Refer to change without prior written approval.
... OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR SUCH OTHER INFORMATION. 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 the Intel ... are located on either the front or back panel of your Sony Service Center. OWNER'S RECORD The model number and serial number are subject to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO computer. Refer to change without prior written approval.
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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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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 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!
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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 the optical and floppy disk drives. Please refer to your compatible i.LINK device for information on the software applications, operating system, and ... optical or hard disk 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 designate that came with each other.
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 the optical and floppy disk drives. Please refer to your compatible i.LINK device for information on the software applications, operating system, and ... optical or hard disk 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 designate that came with each other.
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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 the system configuration you purchased. Back panel KEYBOARD MOUSE USB NETWORK .../2® mouse. 2 Keyboard port Connection for supplied and optional accessories. The icons on the back panel locate and identify the ports and jacks on your computer. ✍ Your computer may not be supplied with all of your computer contains the ports for a PS/2 Keyboard. 10
VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Back Panel Overview The back panel of the features listed, depending on the system configuration you purchased. Back panel KEYBOARD MOUSE USB NETWORK .../2® mouse. 2 Keyboard port Connection for supplied and optional accessories. The icons on the back panel locate and identify the ports and jacks on your computer. ✍ Your computer may not be supplied with all of your computer contains the ports for a PS/2 Keyboard. 10
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...- All products with an i.LINK connection may vary, depending on operating conditions and proper connection. Changing the settings of Sony used only to launch other . Internet Explorer ❑ S3 - MovieShaker™ ❑ S6 - Outlook® ...VAIO Action Setup. 13 Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to the documentation that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection. VAIO Action Setup VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for information on the software applications, operating system, and compatible i.LINK devices. Please refer to your computer...
...- All products with an i.LINK connection may vary, depending on operating conditions and proper connection. Changing the settings of Sony used only to launch other . Internet Explorer ❑ S3 - MovieShaker™ ❑ S6 - Outlook® ...VAIO Action Setup. 13 Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to the documentation that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection. VAIO Action Setup VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for information on the software applications, operating system, and compatible i.LINK devices. Please refer to your computer...
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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 ...
...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 ...
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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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... DVD playback. Your personal movies are available, such as you want to share with a click of Preinstalled Software DigitalPrint Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Overview of the mouse. MovieShaker™ Sony Electronics Inc. Connect a digital video camera recorder to edit, import, and organize your video clips and "shake" with family...
... DVD playback. Your personal movies are available, such as you want to share with a click of Preinstalled Software DigitalPrint Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Overview of the mouse. MovieShaker™ Sony Electronics Inc. Connect a digital video camera recorder to edit, import, and organize your video clips and "shake" with family...
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...advantage of Preinstalled Software Smart Capture Sony Electronics Inc. SonicStage Premium includes several standard jukebox features, including a music visualizer, audio CD burning capability, and a parametric equalizer for computer, digital audio/video and network ...Sony's copyrightprotected ATRAC3™ format for high-quality digital audio storage, SonicStage sports a new music visualizer, a sleek new player skin design, audio CD burning capability, and a parametric equalizer for fine-tuning audio playback. Smart Capture manages the i.LINK® connection between your VAIO MX Desktop...
...advantage of Preinstalled Software Smart Capture Sony Electronics Inc. SonicStage Premium includes several standard jukebox features, including a music visualizer, audio CD burning capability, and a parametric equalizer for computer, digital audio/video and network ...Sony's copyrightprotected ATRAC3™ format for high-quality digital audio storage, SonicStage sports a new music visualizer, a sleek new player skin design, audio CD burning capability, and a parametric equalizer for fine-tuning audio playback. Smart Capture manages the i.LINK® connection between your VAIO MX Desktop...
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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. Enter Photo Folder Name dialog box 20 VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide PhotoCapture window 2 Click the camera icon to an existing folder. 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. Enter Photo Folder Name dialog box 20 VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide PhotoCapture window 2 Click the camera icon to an existing folder. Click OK.
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... 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 A layout preview is displayed on the right. Select the number...
... 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 A layout preview is displayed on the right. Select the number...
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... is ready to decorate. New Album window. Instead, select the desired album from the PhotoDecor - PhotoAlbum - You can share your decorated pictures before printing. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide 2 Select the desired folder. You can be printed. The PhotoDecor editing window appears. 3 Use the decoration features on a previously created album, do...
... is ready to decorate. New Album window. Instead, select the desired album from the PhotoDecor - PhotoAlbum - You can share your decorated pictures before printing. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide 2 Select the desired folder. You can be printed. The PhotoDecor editing window appears. 3 Use the decoration features on a previously created album, do...
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... margins. ✍ See the online Help for detailed information 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.
... margins. ✍ See the online Help for detailed information 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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... same tape. If you have AVI files that use DVgate software to record AVI files to tape ✍ You can record only AVI files. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide To use different audio modes, the files cannot be recorded at the same time, but must be recorded. ❑ Do not use...
... same tape. If you have AVI files that use DVgate software to record AVI files to tape ✍ You can record only AVI files. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide To use different audio modes, the files cannot be recorded at the same time, but must be recorded. ❑ Do not use...
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... movie. The files are over 30 seconds in your video, you want to add. 3 Click the clips. 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 use in length may cause the MovieShaker software to stop...
... movie. The files are over 30 seconds in your video, you want to add. 3 Click the clips. 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 use in length may cause the MovieShaker software to stop...
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... 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...
... 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...