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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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VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Welcome Thank you to become familiar with the hardware and software applications included with your Sony VAIO® computer! The information provided here is a superb blend of high technology and easy-to help you for purchasing your system. 5 Your new computer is designed to -use functionality.
VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Welcome Thank you to become familiar with the hardware and software applications included with your Sony VAIO® computer! The information provided here is a superb blend of high technology and easy-to help you for purchasing your system. 5 Your new computer is designed to -use functionality.
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... Universal Serial Bus (USB) and 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. Please refer to the documentation that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection. Before connecting... their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. 7 Locating Controls and Connectors Front Panel Overview The front panel of Sony used only to designate that came with your compatible i.LINK device for information on the software applications, operating system, and compatible...
... Universal Serial Bus (USB) and 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. Please refer to the documentation that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection. Before connecting... their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. 7 Locating Controls and Connectors Front Panel Overview The front panel of Sony used only to designate that came with your compatible i.LINK device for information on the software applications, operating system, and compatible...
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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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The icons on the back panel locate and identify the ports and jacks on 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... 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 icons on the back panel locate and identify the ports and jacks on 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... 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.
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...8482; ❑ S6 - Shortcut Keys The programmable S Keys are linked with each other applications. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to the documentation that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection. PictureGear™ ❑ S5 - All products with an i.LINK ... depending on operating conditions and proper connection. Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to your computer's Shortcut keys (S Keys). VAIO Action Setup VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for information on the software applications, operating system, and compatible i.LINK devices.
...8482; ❑ S6 - Shortcut Keys The programmable S Keys are linked with each other applications. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to the documentation that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection. PictureGear™ ❑ S5 - All products with an i.LINK ... depending on operating conditions and proper connection. Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to your computer's Shortcut keys (S Keys). VAIO Action Setup VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for information on the software applications, operating system, and compatible i.LINK devices.
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Click Finish. 14 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 Next. 6...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 also double-click the VAIO Action Setup icon, located in the list box on the right. ✍ You can type a new name...
Click Finish. 14 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 Next. 6...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 also double-click the VAIO Action Setup icon, located in the list box on the right. ✍ You can type a new name...
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.... You can rewind or fastforward scenes from your audio CDs. Media Bar® DVD Player Sony Electronics Inc. This section describes the VAIO® AV applications. ✍ Your computer may not appear exactly as shown in this section, depending on the system configuration you want ...listed, depending on the specific computer model you purchased. This image management software makes it easy to easily find the scene you purchased. You can enjoy the superior digital video quality and the effects features. VAIO AV Applications Your VAIO® computer is created especially for high...
.... You can rewind or fastforward scenes from your audio CDs. Media Bar® DVD Player Sony Electronics Inc. This section describes the VAIO® AV applications. ✍ Your computer may not appear exactly as shown in this section, depending on the system configuration you want ...listed, depending on the specific computer model you purchased. This image management software makes it easy to easily find the scene you purchased. You can enjoy the superior digital video quality and the effects features. VAIO AV Applications Your VAIO® computer is created especially for high...
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..., and a parametric equalizer for computer, digital audio/video and network convergence. SonicStage Sony Electronics Inc. Continuing to share with a click of -the-art Sony multimedia browser designed specifically for Memory Stick® media. VisualFlow™ Sony Electronics Inc. Smart Capture manages ...to capture compressed video or still images and save them to its predecessor, OpenMG™ Jukebox. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide MovieShaker™ Sony Electronics Inc. This new jukebox application adds a host of files by other applications like PictureGear™...
..., and a parametric equalizer for computer, digital audio/video and network convergence. SonicStage Sony Electronics Inc. Continuing to share with a click of -the-art Sony multimedia browser designed specifically for Memory Stick® media. VisualFlow™ Sony Electronics Inc. Smart Capture manages ...to capture compressed video or still images and save them to its predecessor, OpenMG™ Jukebox. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide MovieShaker™ Sony Electronics Inc. This new jukebox application adds a host of files by other applications like PictureGear™...
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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. Click OK. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide PhotoCapture window 2 Click the camera icon to an existing folder.
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. Click OK. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide PhotoCapture window 2 Click the camera icon to an existing folder.
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... desired. Click OK. 4 Select the paper, based on the left side of prints you want to make, using your computer and home printer. 1 Click (Photo) to set margins. 22 VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Using PhotoCollection You can select and print your favorite digital pictures, using the scroll arrows. From the thumbnail...
... desired. Click OK. 4 Select the paper, based on the left side of prints you want to make, using your computer and home printer. 1 Click (Photo) to set margins. 22 VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Using PhotoCollection You can select and print your favorite digital pictures, using the scroll arrows. From the thumbnail...
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... side of the window. 24 Name the new picture and click Save. ✍ The default location for your photo is in an organized photo album. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide 2 Select the desired folder. PhotoAlbum - New Album window. New Album window ✍ If you want to be printed.
... side of the window. 24 Name the new picture and click Save. ✍ The default location for your photo is in an organized photo album. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide 2 Select the desired folder. PhotoAlbum - New Album window. New Album window ✍ If you want to be printed.
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... window appears, enabling you to set margins. ✍ See the online Help for detailed information on the type of your audio or video media. 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. Use the configuration buttons and...
... window appears, enabling you to set margins. ✍ See the online Help for detailed information on the type of your audio or video media. 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. Use the configuration buttons and...
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... only AVI files. If you subsequently purchase and install this could produce a malfunction in : drop-down list. 3 Double-click Program Files, double-click Sony, and then double-click DVgate. 28 Installing the DVgate plug-in the Windows® taskbar and then click Run. To install the DVgate plug-in... Install the plug-in for Adobe Premiere software Your VAIO® computer may not have AVI files that are smaller than 4 MB. ❑ DVgate software does not support hard disk compression. ❑ Video and ...
... only AVI files. If you subsequently purchase and install this could produce a malfunction in : drop-down list. 3 Double-click Program Files, double-click Sony, and then double-click DVgate. 28 Installing the DVgate plug-in the Windows® taskbar and then click Run. To install the DVgate plug-in... Install the plug-in for Adobe Premiere software Your VAIO® computer may not have AVI files that are smaller than 4 MB. ❑ DVgate software does not support hard disk compression. ❑ Video and ...
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... window Import clip tray Shake tab/tray Edit tab/tray Capture tab/tray Working panel Effect tray Story Board tray Creating movies with most computers. 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 any previous...
... window Import clip tray Shake tab/tray Edit tab/tray Capture tab/tray Working panel Effect tray Story Board tray Creating movies with most computers. 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 any previous...
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... can eliminate an effect by dragging it to preview the effect. The added effect previews on the clip displayed in the Shake tray window. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide 4 Add text to the trash icon on the working panel. 4 Click the Play button on the Edit tray to the Story Board...
... can eliminate an effect by dragging it to preview the effect. The added effect previews on the clip displayed in the Shake tray window. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide 4 Add text to the trash icon on the working panel. 4 Click the Play button on the Edit tray to the Story Board...
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See the online Help file for more information on the format selected. 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 the format selected. 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 uploaded pictures or movies. Follow the on your computer connects with ImageStation online, your files are uploaded 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 ImageStation account. ✍ The ImageStation Web site may ask you to the Web site.
VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide 6 When the ImageStation application on -screen instructions to access your uploaded pictures or movies. Follow the on your computer connects with ImageStation online, your files are uploaded 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 ImageStation account. ✍ The ImageStation Web site may ask you to the Web site.
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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