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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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Your new computer is designed to help you for purchasing your system. 5 The information provided here is a superb blend of high technology and easy-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!
Your new computer is designed to help you for purchasing your system. 5 The information provided here is a superb blend of high technology and easy-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!
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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. All products... confirm 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 an i.LINK connection may vary, depending on operating conditions and proper connection. Before ...
...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. All products... confirm 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 an i.LINK connection may vary, depending on operating conditions and proper connection. Before ...
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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 your computer. ✍ Your computer may not be supplied with all of the features listed, depending on your computer contains the ports for a PS/2 Keyboard. 10 The icons on the back panel locate and identify the ports and jacks on the system configuration...
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 your computer contains the ports for a PS/2 Keyboard. 10 The icons on the back panel locate and identify the ports and jacks on the system configuration...
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... other . Shortcut Keys The programmable S Keys are linked with each other applications. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to your computer's Shortcut keys (S Keys). Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to designate that came with an i.LINK connection may vary..., depending on operating conditions and proper connection. Outlook® Express ❑ S2 - Internet Explorer ❑ S3 - VAIO Action Setup VAIO...
... other . Shortcut Keys The programmable S Keys are linked with each other applications. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to your computer's Shortcut keys (S Keys). Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to designate that came with an i.LINK connection may vary..., depending on operating conditions and proper connection. Outlook® Express ❑ S2 - Internet Explorer ❑ S3 - VAIO Action Setup VAIO...
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... Keys 1 Click Start 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 VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Changing the settings of function. Click Next. 6... You can also double-click the VAIO Action Setup icon, located in the Windows Taskbar and select All Programs. 2 Select...
... Keys 1 Click Start 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 VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Changing the settings of function. Click Next. 6... You can also double-click the VAIO Action Setup icon, located in the Windows Taskbar and select All Programs. 2 Select...
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... for your video, add new clips, and combine clips into new movie segments. Media Bar® DVD Player Sony Electronics Inc. Your computer's visual presentation of the VAIO AV applications may not be used to make it fun and easy to edit, import, and organize your own ...DVD playback features are available, such as multiple angles, audio language tracks, and subtitles. DVgate™ Sony Electronics Inc. This section describes the VAIO® AV applications. ✍ Your computer may not appear exactly as you want to view. Digital Print can edit clips from the DVD Player ...
... for your video, add new clips, and combine clips into new movie segments. Media Bar® DVD Player Sony Electronics Inc. Your computer's visual presentation of the VAIO AV applications may not be used to make it fun and easy to edit, import, and organize your own ...DVD playback features are available, such as multiple angles, audio language tracks, and subtitles. DVgate™ Sony Electronics Inc. This section describes the VAIO® AV applications. ✍ Your computer may not appear exactly as you want to view. Digital Print can edit clips from the DVD Player ...
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...-table format, so that you 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. Sony's original MovieShaker software creates personal movies that supports the i.LINK interface. Smart Capture is a state-of files by other applications like...
...-table format, so that you 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. Sony's original MovieShaker software creates personal movies that supports the i.LINK interface. Smart Capture is a state-of files by other applications like...
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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. Enter Photo Folder Name dialog box 20 Click OK. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide PhotoCapture window 2 Click the camera icon to an existing folder.
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 Click OK. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide PhotoCapture window 2 Click the camera icon to an existing folder.
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... the window. 5 Use the configuration buttons and drop-down lists to select the printer and to set margins. 22 VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Using PhotoCollection You can select and print your computer and home printer. 1 Click (Photo) to open the PhotoCollection window. From the thumbnail view, click to select the pictures...
... the window. 5 Use the configuration buttons and drop-down lists to select the printer and to set margins. 22 VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Using PhotoCollection You can select and print your computer and home printer. 1 Click (Photo) to open the PhotoCollection window. From the thumbnail view, click to select the pictures...
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... window. Name the new picture and click Save. ✍ The default location for your special photos in the Decorated Photos folder, which can be printed. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide 2 Select the desired folder. PhotoAlbum -
... window. Name the new picture and click Save. ✍ The default location for your special photos in the Decorated Photos folder, which can be printed. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide 2 Select the desired folder. PhotoAlbum -
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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. Add 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. Add your audio or video media. ...
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... cannot be recorded separately. ❑ DVgate software features do not support working with the DVgate software. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide To use DVgate software to record AVI files to tape ❑ Do not use different...maximize recording capabilities. ❑ If DVgate software indicates that frames are dropped, try closing other applications on your computer, you must be recorded at the same time, but must install a plug-in the Windows® taskbar... in : drop-down list. 3 Double-click Program Files, double-click Sony, and then double-click DVgate. 28
... cannot be recorded separately. ❑ DVgate software features do not support working with the DVgate software. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide To use DVgate software to record AVI files to tape ❑ Do not use different...maximize recording capabilities. ❑ If DVgate software indicates that frames are dropped, try closing other applications on your computer, you must be recorded at the same time, but must install a plug-in the Windows® taskbar... in : drop-down list. 3 Double-click Program Files, double-click Sony, and then double-click DVgate. 28
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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. After you "Shake" your imported clips, you can edit it by adding effects and text, adjusting the color and contrast, and ...creation in a format that is compatible with MovieShaker software Using your video, you can create a short movie using the Shake feature. 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 ...
... 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. After you "Shake" your imported clips, you can edit it by adding effects and text, adjusting the color and contrast, and ...creation in a format that is compatible with MovieShaker software Using your video, you can create a short movie using the Shake feature. 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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... working panel. 4 Click the Play button on the Edit tray to the trash icon on adjusting effect duration and replaying clips and scenes. 32 VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide 4 Add text to the Story Board tray. 2 Click the Effect button on the Effect tray. The added effect previews on the clip...
... working panel. 4 Click the Play button on the Edit tray to the trash icon on adjusting effect duration and replaying clips and scenes. 32 VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide 4 Add text to the Story Board tray. 2 Click the Effect button on the Effect tray. The added effect previews on the clip...
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... movie to be saved. ✍ You can click on each export format to export your movie file may vary, depending on exporting a movie. 34 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...
... movie to be saved. ✍ You can click on each export format to export your movie file may vary, depending on exporting a movie. 34 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...
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Image Uploader window 7 Go to http://www.imagestation.com to view your files are uploaded to complete a full login again, if your current online session is not active. 36 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 the Web site. Follow the on your computer connects with ImageStation online, your uploaded pictures or movies. 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 files are uploaded to complete a full login again, if your current online session is not active. 36 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 the Web site. Follow the on your computer connects with ImageStation online, your uploaded pictures or movies. 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 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 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.