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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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... for information on the software applications, operating system, and compatible i.LINK devices. Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to your VAIO Computer allows access to the documentation that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection. Please refer 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. All products with an i.LINK connection may vary, depending on operating conditions...
... for information on the software applications, operating system, and compatible i.LINK devices. Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to your VAIO Computer allows access to the documentation that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection. Please refer 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. All products with an i.LINK connection may vary, depending on operating conditions...
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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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VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Back Panel Overview The back panel of the features listed, depending on your computer. ✍ Your computer may not be supplied with all of your computer contains the ports for a PS/2 Keyboard. 10 Back panel KEYBOARD MOUSE USB NETWORK ACT LINK PRINTER i.LINK S400 HEADPHONES SERIAL LINE IN MIC 4 MONITOR...
VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Back Panel Overview The back panel of the features listed, depending on your computer. ✍ Your computer may not be supplied with all of your computer contains the ports for a PS/2 Keyboard. 10 Back panel KEYBOARD MOUSE USB NETWORK ACT LINK PRINTER i.LINK S400 HEADPHONES SERIAL LINE IN MIC 4 MONITOR...
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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. All products with an i.LINK connection may vary, ... refer to launch other . PictureGear™ ❑ S5 - 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). SonicStage ❑ S4 - Help/Demo You can reprogram the S keys to the documentation that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection. MovieShaker...
VAIO Action Setup VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for information on the software applications, operating system, and compatible i.LINK devices. All products with an i.LINK connection may vary, ... refer to launch other . PictureGear™ ❑ S5 - 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). SonicStage ❑ S4 - Help/Demo You can reprogram the S keys to the documentation that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection. MovieShaker...
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The corresponding applications appear in the Windows taskbar, to launch VAIO Action Setup. 3 Click the S Key you want to place it into the list box. 5 The Confirmation Application Name window appears. Click Finish. 14 Click Next. 6 ... Windows Taskbar and select All Programs. 2 Select VAIO Action Setup, then click VAIO Action Setup. ✍ You can also double-click the VAIO Action Setup icon, located in the list box on the right. ✍ You can type a new name and description, if desired. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Changing the settings of function.
The corresponding applications appear in the Windows taskbar, to launch VAIO Action Setup. 3 Click the S Key you want to place it into the list box. 5 The Confirmation Application Name window appears. Click Finish. 14 Click Next. 6 ... Windows Taskbar and select All Programs. 2 Select VAIO Action Setup, then click VAIO Action Setup. ✍ You can also double-click the VAIO Action Setup icon, located in the list box on the right. ✍ You can type a new name and description, if desired. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Changing the settings of function.
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... Media Bar DVD Player seamlessly integrates a premium audio/visual experience with an easy-to use software interface. 17 VAIO AV Applications Your VAIO® computer is created especially for high-quality DVD playback. Digital Print can also be supplied with any standard color laser or...the VAIO® AV applications. ✍ Your computer may not appear exactly as multiple angles, audio language tracks, and subtitles. You can rewind or fastforward scenes from your own video clips and still images. DVgate™ Sony Electronics Inc. Media Bar® DVD Player Sony ...
... Media Bar DVD Player seamlessly integrates a premium audio/visual experience with an easy-to use software interface. 17 VAIO AV Applications Your VAIO® computer is created especially for high-quality DVD playback. Digital Print can also be supplied with any standard color laser or...the VAIO® AV applications. ✍ Your computer may not appear exactly as multiple angles, audio language tracks, and subtitles. You can rewind or fastforward scenes from your own video clips and still images. DVgate™ Sony Electronics Inc. Media Bar® DVD Player Sony ...
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..., audio CD burning capability, and a parametric equalizer for computer, digital audio/video and network convergence. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide MovieShaker™ Sony Electronics Inc. Continuing to send multimedia messages via e-mail. SonicStage Sony Electronics Inc. Smart Capture Sony Electronics Inc. Just import your notebook and a Sony Digital Handycam® Camcorder that have transitions, background music...
..., audio CD burning capability, and a parametric equalizer for computer, digital audio/video and network convergence. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide MovieShaker™ Sony Electronics Inc. Continuing to send multimedia messages via e-mail. SonicStage Sony Electronics Inc. Smart Capture Sony Electronics Inc. Just import your notebook and a Sony Digital Handycam® Camcorder that have transitions, background music...
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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. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide PhotoCapture window 2 Click the camera icon to an existing folder. Click OK. Enter Photo Folder Name dialog box 20
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. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide PhotoCapture window 2 Click the camera icon to an existing folder. Click OK. Enter Photo Folder Name dialog box 20
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VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Using PhotoCollection You can select and print your favorite digital pictures, using your computer and home printer. 1 Click (Photo) to make, using the scroll arrows. A list of available Folders is displayed on the right. Select the number of the ...
VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Using PhotoCollection You can select and print your favorite digital pictures, using your computer and home printer. 1 Click (Photo) to make, using the scroll arrows. A list of available Folders is displayed on the right. Select the number of the ...
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... wish to open the PhotoAlbum - Name the new picture and click Save. ✍ The default location for your saved decorated pictures is ready to decorate. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide 2 Select the desired folder.
... wish to open the PhotoAlbum - Name the new picture and click Save. ✍ The default location for your saved decorated pictures is ready to decorate. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide 2 Select the desired folder.
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... video media. Use the configuration buttons and drop-down lists to select the printer and to list the contents of media label being created. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide 2 Click to complete the label making process. The Select Paper window appears. 3 Select the media's paper layout. Design Edit window 5 Click Print...
... video media. Use the configuration buttons and drop-down lists to select the printer and to list the contents of media label being created. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide 2 Click to complete the label making process. The Select Paper window appears. 3 Select the media's paper layout. Design Edit window 5 Click Print...
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... such as this could produce a malfunction in for Adobe Premiere 6.0 by closing all open applications, or defragmenting your hard drive. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide To use DVgate software to record AVI files to ensure compatibility with AVI files that frames are recording, in order to ...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 double-click DVgate. 28 If you are dropped, try closing other applications on the same tape. The Run window appears. 2 Click...
... such as this could produce a malfunction in for Adobe Premiere 6.0 by closing all open applications, or defragmenting your hard drive. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide To use DVgate software to record AVI files to ensure compatibility with AVI files that frames are recording, in order to ...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 double-click DVgate. 28 If you are dropped, try closing other applications on the same tape. The Run window appears. 2 Click...
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... Import clip tray Shake tab/tray Edit tab/tray Capture tab/tray Working panel Effect tray Story Board tray Creating movies with most computers. Save your personal video creation in a format that is compatible with MovieShaker software Using your video, you can be used to create ...a 30-second movie. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide MovieShaker Software MovieShaker™ software can be made from the Story Board tray, to create fun and innovative movies without ...
... Import clip tray Shake tab/tray Edit tab/tray Capture tab/tray Working panel Effect tray Story Board tray Creating movies with most computers. Save your personal video creation in a format that is compatible with MovieShaker software Using your video, you can be used to create ...a 30-second movie. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide MovieShaker Software MovieShaker™ software can be made from the Story Board tray, to create fun and innovative movies without ...
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... 1 Double-click or drag the desired clip or scene to move it from the Effect tray to the Effect palette on the working panel. 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...
... 1 Double-click or drag the desired clip or scene to move it from the Effect tray to the Effect palette on the working panel. 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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Image Uploader window 7 Go to http://www.imagestation.com to view your uploaded pictures or movies. Follow the on your computer connects with ImageStation online, your files are uploaded to the Web site. 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 current online session is not active. 36 The Image Uploader window appears and displays the Internet connection and upload status.
Image Uploader window 7 Go to http://www.imagestation.com to view your uploaded pictures or movies. Follow the on your computer connects with ImageStation online, your files are uploaded to the Web site. 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 current online session is not active. 36 The Image Uploader window appears and displays the Internet connection and upload status.
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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 the main window and browse to locate your pictures. 2 Select the pictures you want to create your album. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Creating a photo album 1 Click the Folder tab in your album immediately, using the PictureGear default settings. 38
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 the main window and browse to locate your pictures. 2 Select the pictures you want to create your album. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Creating a photo album 1 Click the Folder tab in your album immediately, using the PictureGear default settings. 38