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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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VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide System, Application, and Driver Recovery CD(s 63 To Use the System Recovery CD(s 63 To Use the Application Recovery CD(s 65 To Use the Driver Recovery CD 66 Troubleshooting 67 Topics 67 Notes on Use 79 For Answers to Your Software Questions 84 Resources 87 Index 89 4
VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide System, Application, and Driver Recovery CD(s 63 To Use the System Recovery CD(s 63 To Use the Application Recovery CD(s 65 To Use the Driver Recovery CD 66 Troubleshooting 67 Topics 67 Notes on Use 79 For Answers to Your Software Questions 84 Resources 87 Index 89 4
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The information provided here is a superb blend of high technology and easy-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 VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Welcome Thank you to -use functionality.
The information provided here is a superb blend of high technology and easy-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 VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Welcome Thank you to -use functionality.
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.... Please refer to the documentation that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection. 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 the... optical and floppy disk drives. Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to your VAIO Computer allows access to connect compatible peripheral devices. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of your system, such as an optical or hard disk drive...
.... Please refer to the documentation that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection. 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 the... optical and floppy disk drives. Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to your VAIO Computer allows access to connect compatible peripheral devices. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of your system, such as an optical or hard disk drive...
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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. 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. 8
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... 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. 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, depending on the system configuration you purchased. The...
... 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. 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, depending on the system configuration you purchased. The...
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VAIO Action Setup VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for information on the software applications, operating system, and compatible i.LINK devices. Outlook® Express ❑ S2 - MovieShaker™ ❑...contains an IEEE1394 connection. Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to designate that came with each other applications. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to your computer's Shortcut keys (S Keys). The i.LINK connection may not communicate with your compatible i.LINK device for your system, such as their operating system compatibility...
VAIO Action Setup VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for information on the software applications, operating system, and compatible i.LINK devices. Outlook® Express ❑ S2 - MovieShaker™ ❑...contains an IEEE1394 connection. Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to designate that came with each other applications. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to your computer's Shortcut keys (S Keys). The i.LINK connection may not communicate with your compatible i.LINK device for your system, such as their operating system compatibility...
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... Setup. 3 Click the S Key you want to place it into the list box. 5 The Confirmation Application Name window appears. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Changing the settings of function. The corresponding applications appear in the list box on the right. ✍ You can drag an application to ... Select Application dialog box, click the option for the desired type of the S Keys 1 Click Start in the Windows Taskbar and select All Programs. 2 Select VAIO Action Setup, then click VAIO Action Setup. ✍ You can type a new name and description, if desired.
... Setup. 3 Click the S Key you want to place it into the list box. 5 The Confirmation Application Name window appears. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Changing the settings of function. The corresponding applications appear in the list box on the right. ✍ You can drag an application to ... Select Application dialog box, click the option for the desired type of the S Keys 1 Click Start in the Windows Taskbar and select All Programs. 2 Select VAIO Action Setup, then click VAIO Action Setup. ✍ You can type a new name and description, if desired.
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... angles, audio language tracks, and subtitles. You can enjoy the superior digital video quality and the effects features. Your computer's visual presentation of Preinstalled Software DigitalPrint Sony Electronics Inc. Overview of the VAIO AV applications may not be used to make it fun and easy to edit, import, and organize your images in...
... angles, audio language tracks, and subtitles. You can enjoy the superior digital video quality and the effects features. Your computer's visual presentation of Preinstalled Software DigitalPrint Sony Electronics Inc. Overview of the VAIO AV applications may not be used to make it fun and easy to edit, import, and organize your images in...
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... is a fun new way to share with a click of -the-art Sony multimedia browser designed specifically for computer, digital audio/video and network convergence. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide MovieShaker™ Sony Electronics Inc. It allows you can easily view the contents of Sony's copyright-protected ATRAC3™ format for high-quality digital audio storage...
... is a fun new way to share with a click of -the-art Sony multimedia browser designed specifically for computer, digital audio/video and network convergence. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide MovieShaker™ Sony Electronics Inc. It allows you can easily view the contents of Sony's copyright-protected ATRAC3™ format for high-quality digital audio storage...
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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. 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.
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... the desired folder. A layout preview is displayed on the left side of the window. Select the number of prints you want to make, using your computer and home printer. 1 Click (Photo) to print. 3 Click the Photo Print button at the top of the window. 5 Use the configuration buttons and... Folders is displayed on the picture positioning desired. A list of the window, with the folder contents displayed as thumbnail pictures on the right. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Using PhotoCollection You can select and print your favorite digital pictures, using the scroll arrows.
... the desired folder. A layout preview is displayed on the left side of the window. Select the number of prints you want to make, using your computer and home printer. 1 Click (Photo) to print. 3 Click the Photo Print button at the top of the window. 5 Use the configuration buttons and... Folders is displayed on the picture positioning desired. A list of the window, with the folder contents displayed as thumbnail pictures on the right. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Using PhotoCollection You can select and print your favorite digital pictures, using the scroll arrows.
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... work on the desired decoration icon and then dragging the decoration onto your photo. 4 Click the Print button when your decorated pictures before printing. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide 2 Select the desired folder. The PhotoDecor editing window appears. 3 Use the decoration features on the right side of the window. 24 You...
... work on the desired decoration icon and then dragging the decoration onto your photo. 4 Click the Print button when your decorated pictures before printing. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide 2 Select the desired folder. The PhotoDecor editing window appears. 3 Use the decoration features on the right side of the window. 24 You...
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.... Use the configuration buttons and drop-down lists to select the printer and to complete the label making process. Add your audio or video media. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide 2 Click to list the contents of media label being created.
.... Use the configuration buttons and drop-down lists to select the printer and to complete the label making process. Add your audio or video media. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide 2 Click to list the contents of media label being created.
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... subsequently purchase and install this software on your C: drive, using the Look in the Windows® taskbar and then click Run. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide To use DVgate software to record AVI files to tape ❑ Do not use different audio modes, they cannot be recorded...; computer may not have AVI files that use DVgate™ software when the connected digital video device is in Timer Recording mode, as a single frame appearing in multiple frames, by following these steps: 1 Click Start in : drop-down list. 3 Double-click Program Files, double-click Sony, and then...
... subsequently purchase and install this software on your C: drive, using the Look in the Windows® taskbar and then click Run. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide To use DVgate software to record AVI files to tape ❑ Do not use different audio modes, they cannot be recorded...; computer may not have AVI files that use DVgate™ software when the connected digital video device is in Timer Recording mode, as a single frame appearing in multiple frames, by following these steps: 1 Click Start in : drop-down list. 3 Double-click Program Files, double-click Sony, and then...
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... film editing. Save your video, you can edit it by adding effects and text, adjusting the color and contrast, and modifying the length. 30 VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide MovieShaker Software MovieShaker™ software can be used to create a 30-second movie. After you "Shake" your personal video creation in a format...
... film editing. Save your video, you can edit it by adding effects and text, adjusting the color and contrast, and modifying the length. 30 VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide MovieShaker Software MovieShaker™ software can be used to create a 30-second movie. After you "Shake" your personal video creation in a format...
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... you want to add from the Effect palette to the trash icon on the working panel. 4 Click the Play button on the Effect tray. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide 4 Add text to your movie, use the Playback buttons. ✍ Scenes created with the Shake feature begin with a black screen in the...
... you want to add from the Effect palette to the trash icon on the working panel. 4 Click the Play button on the Effect tray. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide 4 Add text to your movie, use the Playback buttons. ✍ Scenes created with the Shake feature begin with a black screen in the...
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See the online Help file for more information on each export format to view its description and use. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide To save a movie 1 Verify that the movie or clips you want to save are located on the Story Board tray. 2 Click the Export ...
See the online Help file for more information on each export format to view its description and use. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide To save a movie 1 Verify that the movie or clips you want to save are located on the Story Board tray. 2 Click the Export ...
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VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide 6 When the ImageStation application on -screen instructions to access your ImageStation account. ✍ The ImageStation Web site may ask you to complete a full login again, if your uploaded pictures or movies. Image Uploader window 7 Go to http://www.imagestation.com to the Web site. Follow the on your computer connects with ImageStation online, your files are uploaded to view your current online session is not active. 36 The Image Uploader window appears and displays the Internet connection and upload status.
VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide 6 When the ImageStation application on -screen instructions to access your ImageStation account. ✍ The ImageStation Web site may ask you to complete a full login again, if your uploaded pictures or movies. Image Uploader window 7 Go to http://www.imagestation.com to the Web site. Follow the on your computer connects with ImageStation online, your files are uploaded to view your current online session is not active. 36 The Image Uploader window appears and displays the Internet connection and upload status.
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VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Creating a photo album 1 Click the Folder tab in the main window and browse to locate your pictures. 2 Select the pictures you want to create your album. PIctureGear Album Maker dialog box 3 From the Utilities menu, select Album Maker. 4 Choose a Design template for your album. 5 Click the "Make soon" button to include in your album immediately, using the PictureGear default settings. 38
VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Creating a photo album 1 Click the Folder tab in the main window and browse to locate your pictures. 2 Select the pictures you want to create your album. PIctureGear Album Maker dialog box 3 From the Utilities menu, select Album Maker. 4 Choose a Design template for your album. 5 Click the "Make soon" button to include in your album immediately, using the PictureGear default settings. 38