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... 9 Optical drive 1 eject button Ejects a disc from Optical drive 1. 10 Optical drive 2 eject button Ejects a disc from Optical drive 2. 11 Memory Stick® slot (Not available on all models) Reads and writes data from and to the optical drives. 6 Hard disk drive access indicator light Lights in Stand by mode. 8 i.LINK 4-pin port (IEEE1394) Connection for compatible USB devices. ✍ For your convenience, your computer includes USB and i.LINK ports on both the front and back panels. Locating Controls And Connectors 4 Floppy disk drive access indicator light Lights in...
... 9 Optical drive 1 eject button Ejects a disc from Optical drive 1. 10 Optical drive 2 eject button Ejects a disc from Optical drive 2. 11 Memory Stick® slot (Not available on all models) Reads and writes data from and to the optical drives. 6 Hard disk drive access indicator light Lights in Stand by mode. 8 i.LINK 4-pin port (IEEE1394) Connection for compatible USB devices. ✍ For your convenience, your computer includes USB and i.LINK ports on both the front and back panels. Locating Controls And Connectors 4 Floppy disk drive access indicator light Lights in...
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... panel KEYBOARD MOUSE USB NETWORK ACT LINK PRINTER i.LINK S400 HEADPHONES SERIAL LINE IN MIC 4 MONITOR 3 2 1 LINE TELEPHONE 1 Mouse port Connection for a PS/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 the system configuration you purchased. 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...
... panel KEYBOARD MOUSE USB NETWORK ACT LINK PRINTER i.LINK S400 HEADPHONES SERIAL LINE IN MIC 4 MONITOR 3 2 1 LINE TELEPHONE 1 Mouse port Connection for a PS/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 the system configuration you purchased. 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...
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... each other. Locating Controls And Connectors 3 Ethernet port 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet interface. (The port marked with (Network) is for LAN connections only.) 4 Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports (2) Connection for compatible USB devices. 5 Printer port Connection for a parallel device, such as a printer or scanner. 6 i.LINK 6-pin port (IEEE1394) Connection for a compatible digital device. 7 Serial port Connection for a compatible serial device. 8 Headphones jack Connection for the supplied speakers or optional headphones. 9 Line In jack Connection for an audio device. 10 Microphone...
... each other. Locating Controls And Connectors 3 Ethernet port 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet interface. (The port marked with (Network) is for LAN connections only.) 4 Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports (2) Connection for compatible USB devices. 5 Printer port Connection for a parallel device, such as a printer or scanner. 6 i.LINK 6-pin port (IEEE1394) Connection for a compatible digital device. 7 Serial port Connection for a compatible serial device. 8 Headphones jack Connection for the supplied speakers or optional headphones. 9 Line In jack Connection for an audio device. 10 Microphone...
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... scenes from 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 popular file formats. This image management software displays images from your video, add new clips, and combine clips into new movie segments. The images appear in a variety of the mouse. DigitalPrint can also be used to -use software interface. Media Bar DVD Player is...
... scenes from 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 popular file formats. This image management software displays images from your video, add new clips, and combine clips into new movie segments. The images appear in a variety of the mouse. DigitalPrint can also be used to -use software interface. Media Bar DVD Player is...
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... Capture manages the i.LINK® connection between your hard disk drive or share via e-mail. SonicStage Premium is a special jukebox application that supports the i.LINK interface. It allows you to capture compressed video or still images and save them to your notebook and a Sony Digital Handycam® Camcorder that supports high quality digital audio playback and recording from external analog and digital audio devices...
... Capture manages the i.LINK® connection between your hard disk drive or share via e-mail. SonicStage Premium is a special jukebox application that supports the i.LINK interface. It allows you to capture compressed video or still images and save them to your notebook and a Sony Digital Handycam® Camcorder that supports high quality digital audio playback and recording from external analog and digital audio devices...
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... mode. ❑ The information displayed by DVgate software. ❑ Disable your screen saver program to use different audio modes on . After connecting the device, turn off the power to your digital video camcorder before your capture sessions. ❑ The drop frame compensation feature does not provide accurate compensation adjustments for tapes recorded in the flash memory of your computer. Do not use DVgate™ software when the connected digital video device...
... mode. ❑ The information displayed by DVgate software. ❑ Disable your screen saver program to use different audio modes on . After connecting the device, turn off the power to your digital video camcorder before your capture sessions. ❑ The drop frame compensation feature does not provide accurate compensation adjustments for tapes recorded in the flash memory of your computer. Do not use DVgate™ software when the connected digital video device...
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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 files that are smaller than 4 MB. ❑ The DVgate software does not support hard disk compression. ❑ To maximize recording capabilities, video and audio data are not available while you have AVI files that frames are dropped...
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 files that are smaller than 4 MB. ❑ The DVgate software does not support hard disk compression. ❑ To maximize recording capabilities, video and audio data are not available while you have AVI files that frames are dropped...
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... manages the i.LINK® connection between your computer and a compatible i.LINK digital camera or camcorder. All products with your compatible i.LINK device for information on the software applications, operating system and compatible i.LINK devices. Smart Capture main window 1 2 3 4 5 6 40 VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Smart Capture Smart Capture is a trademark of Sony used only to your system, such as an optical disc drive or hard disk drive, confirm their operating...
... manages the i.LINK® connection between your computer and a compatible i.LINK digital camera or camcorder. All products with your compatible i.LINK device for information on the software applications, operating system and compatible i.LINK devices. Smart Capture main window 1 2 3 4 5 6 40 VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Smart Capture Smart Capture is a trademark of Sony used only to your system, such as an optical disc drive or hard disk drive, confirm their operating...
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... movies on the Internet to a location of your e-mail application launches with Smart Capture software ImageStationSM is an online service that allows you become a registered user. Using ImageStation with a new message window containing the movie as an attachment. ❑ Save - VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide 3 You can perform various functions using the play, pause, and stop buttons. Each frame is removed from the Movie...
... movies on the Internet to a location of your e-mail application launches with Smart Capture software ImageStationSM is an online service that allows you become a registered user. Using ImageStation with a new message window containing the movie as an attachment. ❑ Save - VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide 3 You can perform various functions using the play, pause, and stop buttons. Each frame is removed from the Movie...
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... MP3, WAV or audio files on your audio files, connected external device, or inserted media. ❑ Internet tab - View the status of your inserted audio CD are displayed, enabling functions such as "tree + list" or "list" ❑ Transfer tab - View the available Playlists on your connection to the Internet, enabling you to the computer's hard disk drive. ❑ Import tab a Playlist. - VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide SonicStage feature tabs (Main window) ❑ CD...
... MP3, WAV or audio files on your audio files, connected external device, or inserted media. ❑ Internet tab - View the status of your inserted audio CD are displayed, enabling functions such as "tree + list" or "list" ❑ Transfer tab - View the available Playlists on your connection to the Internet, enabling you to the computer's hard disk drive. ❑ Import tab a Playlist. - VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide SonicStage feature tabs (Main window) ❑ CD...
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Plug the i.LINK cable connector into this port. 2 Plug the other end of the cable into the corresponding 4- i.LINK (IEEE1394) Compatibility Connecting an i.LINK (IEEE1394) device 1 Use the symbol to locate the i.LINK port on your compatible i.LINK device and on your i.LINK device for more information on your computer. ✍ See the instructions that came with your computer. or 6-pin i.LINK port on installation and use. 61
Plug the i.LINK cable connector into this port. 2 Plug the other end of the cable into the corresponding 4- i.LINK (IEEE1394) Compatibility Connecting an i.LINK (IEEE1394) device 1 Use the symbol to locate the i.LINK port on your compatible i.LINK device and on your i.LINK device for more information on your computer. ✍ See the instructions that came with your computer. or 6-pin i.LINK port on installation and use. 61
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... disk drive and restores all software that were not included with your hard drive. ✍ Use the Application Recovery CD(s) to retain your computer. The factory default settings and software applications are restored on Drive C is deleted. All original factory settings, operating system, and preinstalled software is returned to Original Factory Defaults All data and partitions are restored. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide To Use the System Recovery CD(s) The System Recovery utility formats your system's data. Change Partition Size All partitions, custom installations...
... disk drive and restores all software that were not included with your hard drive. ✍ Use the Application Recovery CD(s) to retain your computer. The factory default settings and software applications are restored on Drive C is deleted. All original factory settings, operating system, and preinstalled software is returned to Original Factory Defaults All data and partitions are restored. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide To Use the System Recovery CD(s) The System Recovery utility formats your system's data. Change Partition Size All partitions, custom installations...
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... CD to run the Application Recovery utility. Using the Application Recovery CD(s) 1 Turn on the software application you have any questions about using the Application Recovery CD(s), visit http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, or contact Sony Customer Support at 1-888-4-SONY-PC. If you wish to reinstall all open applications. 2 When the Windows desktop appears, insert the Application Recovery CD into the upper optical drive. 3 When the Application Recovery menu appears...
... CD to run the Application Recovery utility. Using the Application Recovery CD(s) 1 Turn on the software application you have any questions about using the Application Recovery CD(s), visit http://www.sony.com/pcsupport, or contact Sony Customer Support at 1-888-4-SONY-PC. If you wish to reinstall all open applications. 2 When the Windows desktop appears, insert the Application Recovery CD into the upper optical drive. 3 When the Application Recovery menu appears...
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... the Driver Recovery CD into the upper optical drive. 3 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and click Control Panel. You must be in the Windows taskbar, select Turn Off Computer, and then click Restart. 9 When the desktop appears, Windows automatically reinstalls the device driver(s) from your computer. The Control Panel window appears. 4 Click Performance and Maintenance and click System. The System Properties dialog box appears. 5 From the Hardware tab, click Device Manager. 6 Click...
... the Driver Recovery CD into the upper optical drive. 3 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and click Control Panel. You must be in the Windows taskbar, select Turn Off Computer, and then click Restart. 9 When the desktop appears, Windows automatically reinstalls the device driver(s) from your computer. The Control Panel window appears. 4 Click Performance and Maintenance and click System. The System Properties dialog box appears. 5 From the Hardware tab, click Device Manager. 6 Click...
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... keyboard. 3 Select the Advanced tab from the Setup Utility screen. 4 Select "I change the parallel port type using the directional arrow keys. 6 Select the desired setting displays, and press Enter. 7 Press the F10 key to Save and Exit. 71 To access System Setup: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select VAIO Help and Support. 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...
... keyboard. 3 Select the Advanced tab from the Setup Utility screen. 4 Select "I change the parallel port type using the directional arrow keys. 6 Select the desired setting displays, and press Enter. 7 Press the F10 key to Save and Exit. 71 To access System Setup: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select VAIO Help and Support. 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...
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... recover the CD or DVD software applications that your optical drive. See your Specifications sheet for more information. 73 If a region code warning appears when you are using 32-bit color (preset factory default). Troubleshooting I change the video resolution of the following these steps: 1 Click Start in the Audio Mixer. ❑ Check the volume settings on your computer speakers. ❑ Check the connections between your computer's video resolution may be...
... recover the CD or DVD software applications that your optical drive. See your Specifications sheet for more information. 73 If a region code warning appears when you are using 32-bit color (preset factory default). Troubleshooting I change the video resolution of the following these steps: 1 Click Start in the Audio Mixer. ❑ Check the volume settings on your computer speakers. ❑ Check the connections between your computer's video resolution may be...
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... updates that came with a Windows XP Printer driver, 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 Windows taskbar, then click Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware, then click Add a Printer. 3 From the Add...
... updates that came with a Windows XP Printer driver, 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 Windows taskbar, then click Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware, then click Add a Printer. 3 From the Add...
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To contact the Sony fax-on the Sony Computing Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. 89 VAIO Computer System Reference Manual This advanced reference manual supplies detailed technical information about your Sony computer by selecting Software Updates on -demand service, call 1-888-4-SONY-PC (1-888-476-6972). (Requires a fax machine or fax software.) Software Updates You can use this automated service to request a list of available topics. Select the topics that you...
To contact the Sony fax-on the Sony Computing Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. 89 VAIO Computer System Reference Manual This advanced reference manual supplies detailed technical information about your Sony computer by selecting Software Updates on -demand service, call 1-888-4-SONY-PC (1-888-476-6972). (Requires a fax machine or fax software.) Software Updates You can use this automated service to request a list of available topics. Select the topics that you...
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... CD-RW recording problems 74 changing window design 14 Check-In/Check-out 52 computer adjusting voltage settings 83 changing parallel port type 71 condensation 85 disposing of lithium battery 84 hard disk drive 87 proper handling 84 removing side cover 83 shutting down 83 startup problems 69 system response problem 70 upgrading 86 connecting cables 85 peripheral equipment 85 power cord 83 printers 80 D defragmenting hard disk drive 59 DigitalPrint software 19 LabelMaker 25...
... CD-RW recording problems 74 changing window design 14 Check-In/Check-out 52 computer adjusting voltage settings 83 changing parallel port type 71 condensation 85 disposing of lithium battery 84 hard disk drive 87 proper handling 84 removing side cover 83 shutting down 83 startup problems 69 system response problem 70 upgrading 86 connecting cables 85 peripheral equipment 85 power cord 83 printers 80 D defragmenting hard disk drive 59 DigitalPrint software 19 LabelMaker 25...
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... 49 Ethernet port 11 F Floppy disk drive 8 Front Panel 7 Full mode 55 H handling your computer 84 hard disk drive defragmenting 59 partitioning 59 using 87 hardware cooling the heat sink 83 Headphones jack 11 I i.LINK (4-pin) port 9 (6-pin) port 11 compatibility 60 connecting 61 ImageStation 35 interference 85 J Jog Dial 56 K keyboard port 10 troubleshooting 79 L Line In jack 11 lithium battery disposing 84 losing power 83 M magnetic shielding 84 Memory Stick 56 Memory Stick slot...
... 49 Ethernet port 11 F Floppy disk drive 8 Front Panel 7 Full mode 55 H handling your computer 84 hard disk drive defragmenting 59 partitioning 59 using 87 hardware cooling the heat sink 83 Headphones jack 11 I i.LINK (4-pin) port 9 (6-pin) port 11 compatibility 60 connecting 61 ImageStation 35 interference 85 J Jog Dial 56 K keyboard port 10 troubleshooting 79 L Line In jack 11 lithium battery disposing 84 losing power 83 M magnetic shielding 84 Memory Stick 56 Memory Stick slot...