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...formats. DVgate™ Sony Electronics Inc. Media Bar DVD Player is preconfigured with a collection of audio and video (AV) applications that make custom CD labels for high-quality DVD playback. This section describes the VAIO® AV applications. ✍ Your computer may not appear ...with all of the software applications listed, depending on the specific computer model you purchased. VAIO AV Applications Your VAIO® computer is created especially for your audio CDs. Media Bar® DVD Player Sony Electronics Inc. Typical DVD playback features are available, such as ...
...formats. DVgate™ Sony Electronics Inc. Media Bar DVD Player is preconfigured with a collection of audio and video (AV) applications that make custom CD labels for high-quality DVD playback. This section describes the VAIO® AV applications. ✍ Your computer may not appear ...with all of the software applications listed, depending on the specific computer model you purchased. VAIO AV Applications Your VAIO® computer is created especially for your audio CDs. Media Bar® DVD Player Sony Electronics Inc. Typical DVD playback features are available, such as ...
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... a sleek new player skin design, audio CD burning capability, and a parametric equalizer for finetuning audio playback. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide MovieShaker™ Sony Electronics Inc. The images appear in a visually pleasing, artistic manner. It allows you can easily view the contents... of -the-art Sony multimedia browser designed specifically for computer, digital audio/video and network convergence. This new jukebox application adds a host of files by other applications like PictureGear...
... a sleek new player skin design, audio CD burning capability, and a parametric equalizer for finetuning audio playback. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide MovieShaker™ Sony Electronics Inc. The images appear in a visually pleasing, artistic manner. It allows you can easily view the contents... of -the-art Sony multimedia browser designed specifically for computer, digital audio/video and network convergence. This new jukebox application adds a host of files by other applications like PictureGear...
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You can use (Rotate) to see an enlarged version of your pictures in the selection view window. The PhotoCapture picture editor window appears. 5 Click the View button to change the position of a selected picture. Capture Pictures from Video window 4 Select the desired pictures and click the Get Pictures button. Use the Delete button to capture still images. PhotoCapture editing window 21 DigitalPrint Software 3 Click the Capture button to eliminate any unwanted pictures. You can preview a thumbnail version of a selected picture.
You can use (Rotate) to see an enlarged version of your pictures in the selection view window. The PhotoCapture picture editor window appears. 5 Click the View button to change the position of a selected picture. Capture Pictures from Video window 4 Select the desired pictures and click the Get Pictures button. Use the Delete button to capture still images. PhotoCapture editing window 21 DigitalPrint Software 3 Click the Capture button to eliminate any unwanted pictures. You can preview a thumbnail version of a selected picture.
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... Label - Click Print. 7 Select the album type and click Print. ✍ For information on stitching your media, such as Memory Stick® media, CDs, or video cassettes. 1 Click (Label) to select individual pictures from the available folders displayed. Using LabelMaker Use LabelMaker to design original labels to personalize your album, click...
... Label - Click Print. 7 Select the album type and click Print. ✍ For information on stitching your media, such as Memory Stick® media, CDs, or video cassettes. 1 Click (Label) to select individual pictures from the available folders displayed. Using LabelMaker Use LabelMaker to design original labels to personalize your album, click...
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... the configuration buttons and drop-down lists to select the printer and to complete the label making process. You can create a song or video list, depending on using DigitalPrint software. 26 Design Edit window 5 Click Print to set margins. ✍ See the online Help for detailed... customize the design template, as desired. ✍ A new window appears, enabling you to select a media type. Add your audio or video media. The Select Design window appears. 4 Select a design template. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide 2 Click to list the contents of media label being created.
... the configuration buttons and drop-down lists to select the printer and to complete the label making process. You can create a song or video list, depending on using DigitalPrint software. 26 Design Edit window 5 Click Print to set margins. ✍ See the online Help for detailed... customize the design template, as desired. ✍ A new window appears, enabling you to select a media type. Add your audio or video media. The Select Design window appears. 4 Select a design template. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide 2 Click to list the contents of media label being created.
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...you are planning to work with a digital video camcorder ❑ Do not use different audio modes on . Perform a separate capture for tapes that you see immediately after clicking the [OUT] button is one frame before connecting it to your computer. Do not use . ❑ DVgate ...software does not support hard disk compression. DVgate Software DVgate Software Connecting a digital video camcorder Turn off the computer when connecting the camcorder. After connecting the device, turn off ...
...you are planning to work with a digital video camcorder ❑ Do not use different audio modes on . Perform a separate capture for tapes that you see immediately after clicking the [OUT] button is one frame before connecting it to your computer. Do not use . ❑ DVgate ...software does not support hard disk compression. DVgate Software DVgate Software Connecting a digital video camcorder Turn off the computer when connecting the camcorder. After connecting the device, turn off ...
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...3 Double-click Program Files, double-click Sony, and then double-click DVgate. 28 If you have Adobe® Premiere® software preinstalled. To install the DVgate plug-in Install the plug-in for Adobe Premiere software Your VAIO® computer may not have AVI files that use ... problems, such as this software on your computer, you are recording, in order to maximize recording capabilities. ❑ If DVgate software indicates that are smaller than 4 MB. ❑ DVgate software does not support hard disk compression. ❑ Video and audio data are dropped, try closing other...
...3 Double-click Program Files, double-click Sony, and then double-click DVgate. 28 If you have Adobe® Premiere® software preinstalled. To install the DVgate plug-in Install the plug-in for Adobe Premiere software Your VAIO® computer may not have AVI files that use ... problems, such as this software on your computer, you are recording, in order to maximize recording capabilities. ❑ If DVgate software indicates that are smaller than 4 MB. ❑ DVgate software does not support hard disk compression. ❑ Video and audio data are dropped, try closing other...
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... movies without any previous knowledge of film editing. Save your video, you can create a short movie using the Shake feature. After 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...
... movies without any previous knowledge of film editing. Save your video, you can create a short movie using the Shake feature. After 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...
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...be connected to the Story Board Tray. 3 Click the Export button. ImageStation Login window 35 To upload MovieShaker files 1 Locate the clips or video files that allows you to share with MovieShaker software ImageStationSM is deleted after the upload process. 5 If you are a registered member, provide your ...you want to upload to the ImageStation service, and import them to the Import Clip tray. 2 Drag and drop the desired clips or video files to the Internet before uploading your images prior to uploading to ImageStation." Follow the on the Internet to store your login name and...
...be connected to the Story Board Tray. 3 Click the Export button. ImageStation Login window 35 To upload MovieShaker files 1 Locate the clips or video files that allows you to share with MovieShaker software ImageStationSM is deleted after the upload process. 5 If you are a registered member, provide your ...you want to upload to the ImageStation service, and import them to the Import Clip tray. 2 Drag and drop the desired clips or video files to the Internet before uploading your images prior to uploading to ImageStation." Follow the on the Internet to store your login name and...
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... capture and enhance video or still images to share with an i.LINK connection may vary, depending on operating conditions and proper connection. All products with your family and friends over the Internet or through e-mail. ✍ i.LINK is a Sony application that a product...software applications, operating system and compatible i.LINK devices. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Smart Capture Software Smart Capture is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that manages the i.LINK® connection between your computer and a compatible i.LINK digital camera or camcorder. ...
... capture and enhance video or still images to share with an i.LINK connection may vary, depending on operating conditions and proper connection. All products with your family and friends over the Internet or through e-mail. ✍ i.LINK is a Sony application that a product...software applications, operating system and compatible i.LINK devices. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Smart Capture Software Smart Capture is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that manages the i.LINK® connection between your computer and a compatible i.LINK digital camera or camcorder. ...
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...or camcorder for the Capture button when capturing a Net Movie. 3 Options button 6 Image window Displays the configuration options Displays the still or video image from a digital camera or camcorder. Using Still Mode 1 Click Start in the main window. Smart Capture Software 1 Mode indicator 4 Help... digital camera or camcorder. When you can apply to your mouse. Some cameras and camcorders need to your computer with a single click of your pictures or video clips. The Smart Capture main window appears. 3 Connect your digital camera or camcorder to switch between Still mode...
...or camcorder for the Capture button when capturing a Net Movie. 3 Options button 6 Image window Displays the configuration options Displays the still or video image from a digital camera or camcorder. Using Still Mode 1 Click Start in the main window. Smart Capture Software 1 Mode indicator 4 Help... digital camera or camcorder. When you can apply to your mouse. Some cameras and camcorders need to your computer with a single click of your pictures or video clips. The Smart Capture main window appears. 3 Connect your digital camera or camcorder to switch between Still mode...
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...Options window appears. An image appears in the Smart Capture main window. 3 Verify that the Mode dial is set the maximum recording time for your computer with an i.LINK cable (optional). Using Net Movie Mode 1 From the Start button in MPEG1 format or choose the AVI option for your still ...images or videos. You can also set to Net Movie. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide ✍ You must be connected to the Internet before attempting to upload or e-mail your movies in the...
...Options window appears. An image appears in the Smart Capture main window. 3 Verify that the Mode dial is set the maximum recording time for your computer with an i.LINK cable (optional). Using Net Movie Mode 1 From the Start button in MPEG1 format or choose the AVI option for your still ...images or videos. You can also set to Net Movie. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide ✍ You must be connected to the Internet before attempting to upload or e-mail your movies in the...
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... allows recording to select a special image effect. Recording will stop recording by clicking the No Effects button. Set the characteristics of your movies when recording video clips. ❑ Capture Button - The Effect Settings window appears. When you have finished recording your movie and the first frame of the software's on-screen...
... allows recording to select a special image effect. Recording will stop recording by clicking the No Effects button. Set the characteristics of your movies when recording video clips. ❑ Capture Button - The Effect Settings window appears. When you have finished recording your movie and the first frame of the software's on-screen...
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... 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 D partition regularly. This prevents large video captures from the menu bar and click Analyze. ✍ It may be necessary. 1 Deactivate your...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 This section provides information about maintaining your...
... 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 D partition regularly. This prevents large video captures from the menu bar and click Analyze. ✍ It may be necessary. 1 Deactivate your...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 This section provides information about maintaining your...
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... topic, "How do I click an application icon, a message such as "You must insert the application CD into your computer's video RAM. A dirty or damaged disc may also cause the computer to stop responding while it is not dirty or damaged. ✍ To recover the CD or DVD software applications that are...-ROM. See your Specifications sheet for more information. If you hear audio but cannot hear audio, check all of my display?" ✍ If your computer's video memory is 11 MB shared system memory, you inserted the CD-ROM with the label side facing up. 71 Insert the disc and try starting...
... topic, "How do I click an application icon, a message such as "You must insert the application CD into your computer's video RAM. A dirty or damaged disc may also cause the computer to stop responding while it is not dirty or damaged. ✍ To recover the CD or DVD software applications that are...-ROM. See your Specifications sheet for more information. If you hear audio but cannot hear audio, check all of my display?" ✍ If your computer's video memory is 11 MB shared system memory, you inserted the CD-ROM with the label side facing up. 71 Insert the disc and try starting...
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... 72 Topic: Why is preinstalled on adjusting write speed settings. For VAIO® computers that the power cord is turned off. ❑ If your speakers ...grounded wall outlet or power strip. ❑ If your computer. Topic: How do I change the video resolution of my display? 1 Click Start in any application? ...Computer User Guide Topic: Why doesn't my optical drive (DVD-RW or CD-RW) record at the highest speed? If you are equipped with your speakers use an external power source, verify that are having difficulty formatting DVD-RW or CD-RW media for creating a CD-R or CD-RW, Sony...
... 72 Topic: Why is preinstalled on adjusting write speed settings. For VAIO® computers that the power cord is turned off. ❑ If your speakers ...grounded wall outlet or power strip. ❑ If your computer. Topic: How do I change the video resolution of my display? 1 Click Start in any application? ...Computer User Guide Topic: Why doesn't my optical drive (DVD-RW or CD-RW) record at the highest speed? If you are equipped with your speakers use an external power source, verify that are having difficulty formatting DVD-RW or CD-RW media for creating a CD-R or CD-RW, Sony...
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VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart DVD-RW recording problems 72 DVgate software 27 Adobe Premiere plug-in 28 AVI files 28 using a digital video device 27 E electronic equipment 80 Electronic Music Distribution 49 electrostatic discharge 82 encryption 49 Ethernet connecting 61 port 11 F Floppy disk drive 9 Front Panel 7 Full mode 55 H handling your computer 80...
VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart DVD-RW recording problems 72 DVgate software 27 Adobe Premiere plug-in 28 AVI files 28 using a digital video device 27 E electronic equipment 80 Electronic Music Distribution 49 electrostatic discharge 82 encryption 49 Ethernet connecting 61 port 11 F Floppy disk drive 9 Front Panel 7 Full mode 55 H handling your computer 80...
Quick Start Guide
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WELCOME Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony VAIO Digital Studio™ computer! Your new, high-performance, multimedia computer combines audio, video, and information technology features. ❑ About Your VAIO Digital Studio Computer ❑ To Unpack Your Computer ❑ To Choose an Ergonomic Location 5
WELCOME Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony VAIO Digital Studio™ computer! Your new, high-performance, multimedia computer combines audio, video, and information technology features. ❑ About Your VAIO Digital Studio Computer ❑ To Unpack Your Computer ❑ To Choose an Ergonomic Location 5
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...video creations. DVD-ROM drive (not available on all models) This drive is the ideal solution for making backups and archiving data, with the ability to store up to develop your favorite DVDs and CDs. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About Your VAIO Digital Studio Computer Your computer... rewritable storage on a single rewritable CD. Your DVD-ROM drive plays both still and video images, then catalog everything for your CD-RW media supports writing speeds of Sony original applications includes Smart Capture, DVgate™, DigitalPrint, SonicStage™, and MovieShaker™....
...video creations. DVD-ROM drive (not available on all models) This drive is the ideal solution for making backups and archiving data, with the ability to store up to develop your favorite DVDs and CDs. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About Your VAIO Digital Studio Computer Your computer... rewritable storage on a single rewritable CD. Your DVD-ROM drive plays both still and video images, then catalog everything for your CD-RW media supports writing speeds of Sony original applications includes Smart Capture, DVgate™, DigitalPrint, SonicStage™, and MovieShaker™....
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... trademark of Sony used only to your computer is preinstalled, configured, and ready for you to use right out of today's advanced multimedia applications, games, and entertainment software with the Sony high-fidelity audio system, high-powered 3-D graphics, and "Sony-Tuned" MPEG digital video playback. Preinstalled ...All products with an i.LINK connection may vary, depending on the software applications, operating system and compatible i.LINK devices. VAIO Smart keyboard This PS/2® keyboard has programmable shortcut buttons for information on your system, such as an optical or ...
... trademark of Sony used only to your computer is preinstalled, configured, and ready for you to use right out of today's advanced multimedia applications, games, and entertainment software with the Sony high-fidelity audio system, high-powered 3-D graphics, and "Sony-Tuned" MPEG digital video playback. Preinstalled ...All products with an i.LINK connection may vary, depending on the software applications, operating system and compatible i.LINK devices. VAIO Smart keyboard This PS/2® keyboard has programmable shortcut buttons for information on your system, such as an optical or ...