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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 15 VAIO AV Applications 17 Overview of Preinstalled Software 17 DigitalPrint Software 19 DVgate Software 27 MovieShaker Software 30 PictureGear Software 37 Smart Capture Software 40 SonicStage Software 49 VisualFlow Software 56 Configuring Your VAIO Computer 59 Hard Disk Drive Partition 59 i.LINK (IEEE1394) Compatibility 60 To Enable Ethernet Connectivity 61 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 15 VAIO AV Applications 17 Overview of Preinstalled Software 17 DigitalPrint Software 19 DVgate Software 27 MovieShaker Software 30 PictureGear Software 37 Smart Capture Software 40 SonicStage Software 49 VisualFlow Software 56 Configuring Your VAIO Computer 59 Hard Disk Drive Partition 59 i.LINK (IEEE1394) Compatibility 60 To Enable Ethernet Connectivity 61 3
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... a product contains an IEEE1394 connection. Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to your system, such as an optical or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. 7 The i.LINK connection may not communicate with your compatible 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. Locating Controls and Connectors Front Panel Overview The front panel of Sony used only to designate that came with each other.
... a product contains an IEEE1394 connection. Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to your system, such as an optical or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. 7 The i.LINK connection may not communicate with your compatible 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. 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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... data from and to the optical drives. 6 Hard disk drive access indicator light Lights in amber while reading and writing data from and to the hard disk. 7 Power switch and indicator light Turns the computer on the back. 9 Front Panel Overview 1 Optical drive 1 See Specifications sheet for optical drive information. 2 Optical drive 2 See Specifications sheet for compatible USB...
... data from and to the optical drives. 6 Hard disk drive access indicator light Lights in amber while reading and writing data from and to the hard disk. 7 Power switch and indicator light Turns the computer on the back. 9 Front Panel Overview 1 Optical drive 1 See Specifications sheet for optical drive information. 2 Optical drive 2 See Specifications sheet for compatible USB...
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... AC Input port Connection for the supplied power cord. 14 Telephone jack Connection for a phone cable (optional) to the computer. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to the documentation that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection. All products with an i.LINK connection may vary, ... Bus (USB) ports (2) Connection for compatible USB devices. 5 Printer port Connection for a parallel device, such as an optical or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. 11 The i.LINK connection may not communicate with each other.
... AC Input port Connection for the supplied power cord. 14 Telephone jack Connection for a phone cable (optional) to the computer. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to the documentation that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection. All products with an i.LINK connection may vary, ... Bus (USB) ports (2) Connection for compatible USB devices. 5 Printer port Connection for a parallel device, such as an optical or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. 11 The i.LINK connection may not communicate with each other.
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VAIO Action Setup VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for information on the ... The i.LINK connection may not communicate with each other applications. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to your computer's Shortcut keys (S Keys). Help/Demo You can reprogram the S keys to launch other . Before connecting ...compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to designate that came with the following applications as an optical or hard disk drive, confirm their...
VAIO Action Setup VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for information on the ... The i.LINK connection may not communicate with each other applications. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to your computer's Shortcut keys (S Keys). Help/Demo You can reprogram the S keys to launch other . Before connecting ...compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to designate that came with the following applications as an optical or hard disk drive, confirm their...
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... new jukebox application adds a host of Sony's copyright-protected ATRAC3™ format for ... Sony Electronics Inc. SonicStage Sony Electronics Inc. This image management software displays images from your hard disk drive... or share via e-mail. Continuing to take advantage of new features to share with a click of -the-art Sony multimedia browser designed specifically for computer... fun new way to your hard drive, a Sony digital still camera, or a Sony Mavica® camera. It ... background music, and text. Sony's original MovieShaker software creates personal movies...
... new jukebox application adds a host of Sony's copyright-protected ATRAC3™ format for ... Sony Electronics Inc. SonicStage Sony Electronics Inc. This image management software displays images from your hard disk drive... or share via e-mail. Continuing to take advantage of new features to share with a click of -the-art Sony multimedia browser designed specifically for computer... fun new way to your hard drive, a Sony digital still camera, or a Sony Mavica® camera. It ... background music, and text. Sony's original MovieShaker software creates personal movies...
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...install this could produce a malfunction in : drop-down list. 3 Double-click Program Files, double-click Sony, and then double-click DVgate. 28 VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide To use DVgate software to record AVI files to tape ❑ Do not use different audio... modes on your computer, you must be recorded. ❑ Avoid recording problems, such as this software on the same tape. The Run window appears. 2 Click Browse and navigate to your hard drive...
...install this could produce a malfunction in : drop-down list. 3 Double-click Program Files, double-click Sony, and then double-click DVgate. 28 VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide To use DVgate software to record AVI files to tape ❑ Do not use different audio... modes on your computer, you must be recorded. ❑ Avoid recording problems, such as this software on the same tape. The Run window appears. 2 Click Browse and navigate to your hard drive...
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... connection may not communicate with your family and friends over the Internet or through e-mail. ✍ i.LINK is a Sony application that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection. All products with an i.LINK connection may vary, depending on operating conditions ... Capture main window 1 2 3 4 5 6 40 VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Smart Capture Software Smart Capture is a trademark of Sony used only to the documentation that came with your system, such as an optical disc drive or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. ...
... connection may not communicate with your family and friends over the Internet or through e-mail. ✍ i.LINK is a Sony application that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection. All products with an i.LINK connection may vary, depending on operating conditions ... Capture main window 1 2 3 4 5 6 40 VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Smart Capture Software Smart Capture is a trademark of Sony used only to the documentation that came with your system, such as an optical disc drive or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. ...
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... files into ATRAC3 format. To use SSL due to external devices or media. If you may not be played on your computer, or transferred to the proxy server of digital audio files. SonicStage software lets you play and record from an enterprise Local ... Internet Service Provider (ISP) and configure your computer for more information. 49 SonicStage converts your browser and Sony's World Wide Web (WWW) server. SonicStage Software SonicStage Software SonicStage™ is encoded in ATRAC3 format onto your computer's hard drive. Contact your network administrator for Internet access before...
... files into ATRAC3 format. To use SSL due to external devices or media. If you may not be played on your computer, or transferred to the proxy server of digital audio files. SonicStage software lets you play and record from an enterprise Local ... Internet Service Provider (ISP) and configure your computer for more information. 49 SonicStage converts your browser and Sony's World Wide Web (WWW) server. SonicStage Software SonicStage Software SonicStage™ is encoded in ATRAC3 format onto your computer's hard drive. Contact your network administrator for Internet access before...
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...your audio files, connected external device, or inserted media. ❑ Internet tab - View the available Playlists on your computer to the computer's hard disk drive. ❑ Import tab a Playlist. - You can transfer the audio files to continue. dialog box appears. 4 ...Click Yes to an external device or media. ❑ Device/Media tab - VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Starting SonicStage 1 Click Start...
...your audio files, connected external device, or inserted media. ❑ Internet tab - View the available Playlists on your computer to the computer's hard disk drive. ❑ Import tab a Playlist. - You can transfer the audio files to continue. dialog box appears. 4 ...Click Yes to an external device or media. ❑ Device/Media tab - VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Starting SonicStage 1 Click Start...
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... the content information in a new panel on the right side of the Transfer window. 3 Select the song to be checked in to the hard drive of the same computer from the song list of the external device or media. To check in more information about using SonicStage software, go to the online SonicStage... song at a time, hold down the Ctrl key and click the additional songs. 4 Click (In), or drag the song(s) to the Playlist view panel. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide 5 Click (Out), or drag the song to the desired position in the song list of the songs in the external device or...
... the content information in a new panel on the right side of the Transfer window. 3 Select the song to be checked in to the hard drive of the same computer from the song list of the external device or media. To check in more information about using SonicStage software, go to the online SonicStage... song at a time, hold down the Ctrl key and click the additional songs. 4 Click (In), or drag the song(s) to the Playlist view panel. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide 5 Click (Out), or drag the song to the desired position in the song list of the songs in the external device or...
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...onto your hard disk drive, defragmentation may take more than a couple of hours to complete defragmentation, depending on the data capacity and current utilization of Sony audio and video software applications, the hard disk drive on your computer's hard disk drive performance, ...computer's D partition regularly. Defragmenting your hard disk drive If you should defragment your screen saver and close other open applications, if applicable. 2 Click Start in the Windows Taskbar and select All Programs. 3 Point to Accessories, point to the D partition. Configuring Your VAIO Computer...
...onto your hard disk drive, defragmentation may take more than a couple of hours to complete defragmentation, depending on the data capacity and current utilization of Sony audio and video software applications, the hard disk drive on your computer's hard disk drive performance, ...computer's D partition regularly. Defragmenting your hard disk drive If you should defragment your screen saver and close other open applications, if applicable. 2 Click Start in the Windows Taskbar and select All Programs. 3 Point to Accessories, point to the D partition. Configuring Your VAIO Computer...
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...IL4635, VMC-IL6615, and VMC-IL6635. A 4-pin i.LINK port cannot supply power to 12V. Sony computer supplies, accessories, and peripherals can : ❑ supply power from the Sony VAIO Direct Web site at http://vaio.sonystyle.com, or by the 6-pin i.LINK port cannot exceed 6 watts. Connecting an i.LINK... and proper connection. or 6-pin i.LINK port on your computer. ✍ See the instructions that came with your i.LINK device for information on your system, such as an optical or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. The...
...IL4635, VMC-IL6615, and VMC-IL6635. A 4-pin i.LINK port cannot supply power to 12V. Sony computer supplies, accessories, and peripherals can : ❑ supply power from the Sony VAIO Direct Web site at http://vaio.sonystyle.com, or by the 6-pin i.LINK port cannot exceed 6 watts. Connecting an i.LINK... and proper connection. or 6-pin i.LINK port on your computer. ✍ See the instructions that came with your i.LINK device for information on your system, such as an optical or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. The...
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... System Recovery CD(s), you experience a problem with your hard drive. ✍ Use the Application Recovery CD(s) to recover the entire contents of your computer if they become corrupted or are erased. System, Application and Driver Recovery CD(s) System Recovery CD(s) Sony Electronics Inc. Driver Recovery CD Sony Electronics Inc. The System Recovery CD utility enables...
... System Recovery CD(s), you experience a problem with your hard drive. ✍ Use the Application Recovery CD(s) to recover the entire contents of your computer if they become corrupted or are erased. System, Application and Driver Recovery CD(s) System Recovery CD(s) Sony Electronics Inc. Driver Recovery CD Sony Electronics Inc. The System Recovery CD utility enables...
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...process. ✍ Your system may be in your system. 64 VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Full restore with the computer when you purchased it. Use the Application Recovery CD(s) to insert your hard disk drive and then restores all the original software applications. You must be ...prompted to complete full restoration of your computer's optical drive. The first CD must reinstall any other files you may include ...
...process. ✍ Your system may be in your system. 64 VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Full restore with the computer when you purchased it. Use the Application Recovery CD(s) to insert your hard disk drive and then restores all the original software applications. You must be ...prompted to complete full restoration of your computer's optical drive. The first CD must reinstall any other files you may include ...
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...2 When the Windows desktop appears, insert the Application Recovery CD into the upper optical drive. 3 When the Application Recovery menu appears, follow the on-screen instructions to complete the recovery process. ✍ Your system may not need to reinstall the entire contents of your hard drive. ✍ If... visit www.sony.com/ pcsupport, or contact Sony Customer Support at 1-888-4-SONY-PC. You may include one Application Recovery CD, insert the first CD to run the Application Recovery CD utility. You must be prompted to insert the next CD(s), depending on your computer. To Use...
...2 When the Windows desktop appears, insert the Application Recovery CD into the upper optical drive. 3 When the Application Recovery menu appears, follow the on-screen instructions to complete the recovery process. ✍ Your system may not need to reinstall the entire contents of your hard drive. ✍ If... visit www.sony.com/ pcsupport, or contact Sony Customer Support at 1-888-4-SONY-PC. You may include one Application Recovery CD, insert the first CD to run the Application Recovery CD utility. You must be prompted to insert the next CD(s), depending on your computer. To Use...
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...; Do not drop or bend the disc. ❑ Do not use in the optical drive and damage the drive. Cleaning CD or DVD media ❑ Fingerprints and dust on Use Using the hard disk drive ❑ Do not place the computer in a location that is subject to vibration or shock. ❑ Do not move the... sudden changes in use adhesive labels to identify the disc. Wipe off the power while the computer is accessing the hard disk drive. Handling floppy disks ❑ Do not open the shutter manually and touch the surface of the floppy disk. ❑ Keep floppy disks away from magnets. ...
...; Do not drop or bend the disc. ❑ Do not use in the optical drive and damage the drive. Cleaning CD or DVD media ❑ Fingerprints and dust on Use Using the hard disk drive ❑ Do not place the computer in a location that is subject to vibration or shock. ❑ Do not move the... sudden changes in use adhesive labels to identify the disc. Wipe off the power while the computer is accessing the hard disk drive. Handling floppy disks ❑ Do not open the shutter manually and touch the surface of the floppy disk. ❑ Keep floppy disks away from magnets. ...
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... request a list of your hard disk drive as online help files from the Sony Computing Support Web site at http:// www.sony.com/pcsupport. 87 A printed manual may be available for all models.) The User Guide is available electronically on your hard drive. Select the topics that you have questions about your VAIO Computer and the Troubleshooting Help are...
... request a list of your hard disk drive as online help files from the Sony Computing Support Web site at http:// www.sony.com/pcsupport. 87 A printed manual may be available for all models.) The User Guide is available electronically on your hard drive. Select the topics that you have questions about your VAIO Computer and the Troubleshooting Help are...
Quick Start Guide
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...hardware and software configuration of your Sony computer. When you have questions about your computer and the preinstalled software, check these sources for answers, in the Windows taskbar, then click VAIO Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help and Support menu, click VAIO User Guide. 3 Click the Welcome... not available in the text, "Click here to set up your hard drive. To view this online information: 1 Click Start in the following sequence: VAIO Quick Start The Quick Start contains information on your computer quickly and easily. The Welcome page displays in the right-side frame...
...hardware and software configuration of your Sony computer. When you have questions about your computer and the preinstalled software, check these sources for answers, in the Windows taskbar, then click VAIO Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help and Support menu, click VAIO User Guide. 3 Click the Welcome... not available in the text, "Click here to set up your hard drive. To view this online information: 1 Click Start in the following sequence: VAIO Quick Start The Quick Start contains information on your computer quickly and easily. The Welcome page displays in the right-side frame...
Marketing Specifications
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... Fast Ethernet Sony Electronics Inc. PCV-RX730 Sony VAIO® Digital Studio™ PC ¾ CD-RW Drive - Create your own CDs! ¾ Intel® Celeron® Processor 1.70GHz† ¾ 256MB PC-2100 DDR / 40GB†† Hard Drive ¾ High-speed Internet Ready with each and every particular instance. Simulated graphic shown on the Sony Desktop Computer are registered...
... Fast Ethernet Sony Electronics Inc. PCV-RX730 Sony VAIO® Digital Studio™ PC ¾ CD-RW Drive - Create your own CDs! ¾ Intel® Celeron® Processor 1.70GHz† ¾ 256MB PC-2100 DDR / 40GB†† Hard Drive ¾ High-speed Internet Ready with each and every particular instance. Simulated graphic shown on the Sony Desktop Computer are registered...