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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 -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. 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
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...may vary, depending on operating conditions and proper connection. 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 ...LINK devices. Please refer to the documentation that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection. 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...
...may vary, depending on operating conditions and proper connection. 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 ...LINK devices. Please refer to the documentation that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection. 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...
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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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... HEADPHONES SERIAL LINE IN MIC 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 your...
... HEADPHONES SERIAL LINE IN MIC 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 your...
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.... Internet Explorer ❑ S3 - All products 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 the following applications as an...with your compatible i.LINK device for your system, such as their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. 13 VAIO Action Setup VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for information on the software applications, operating system, and compatible i.LINK devices. Please ...
.... Internet Explorer ❑ S3 - All products 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 the following applications as an...with your compatible i.LINK device for your system, such as their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. 13 VAIO Action Setup VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for information on the software applications, operating system, and compatible i.LINK devices. Please ...
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... 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 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. Click Finish. 14 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...
... 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 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. Click Finish. 14 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...
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...CDs. You can also save your images in a variety of Preinstalled Software DigitalPrint Sony Electronics Inc. You can edit clips from the DVD Player monitor as you purchased. VAIO AV Applications Your VAIO® computer is created especially for rich digital printing to any ordinary DVD player, to ...new clips, and combine clips into new movie segments. Connect a digital video camera recorder to use software interface. 17 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 digital pictures in...
...CDs. You can also save your images in a variety of Preinstalled Software DigitalPrint Sony Electronics Inc. You can edit clips from the DVD Player monitor as you purchased. VAIO AV Applications Your VAIO® computer is created especially for rich digital printing to any ordinary DVD player, to ...new clips, and combine clips into new movie segments. Connect a digital video camera recorder to use software interface. 17 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 digital pictures in...
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... but also enables playback of -the-art Sony multimedia browser designed specifically for computer, digital audio/video and network convergence. PictureGear™ Sony Electronics Inc. SonicStage Sony Electronics Inc. VisualFlow software is a fun ...Sony digital still camera, or a Sony Mavica® camera. This image management software displays images from your notebook and a Sony Digital Handycam® Camcorder that have transitions, background music, and text. The images appear in a visually pleasing, artistic manner. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide MovieShaker™ Sony...
... but also enables playback of -the-art Sony multimedia browser designed specifically for computer, digital audio/video and network convergence. PictureGear™ Sony Electronics Inc. SonicStage Sony Electronics Inc. VisualFlow software is a fun ...Sony digital still camera, or a Sony Mavica® camera. This image management software displays images from your notebook and a Sony Digital Handycam® Camcorder that have transitions, background music, and text. The images appear in a visually pleasing, artistic manner. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide MovieShaker™ Sony...
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Enter Photo Folder Name dialog box 20 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. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide PhotoCapture window 2 Click the camera icon to an existing folder.
Enter Photo Folder Name dialog box 20 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. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide PhotoCapture window 2 Click the camera icon to an existing folder.
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... the window, with the folder contents displayed as thumbnail pictures on the right. PhotoCollection window 2 Select the desired folder. 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, with the folder contents displayed as thumbnail pictures on the right. PhotoCollection window 2 Select the desired folder. 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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... and click Save. ✍ The default location for your special photos in the Decorated Photos folder, which can share your decorated pictures before printing. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide 2 Select the desired folder. PhotoAlbum - The PhotoDecor editing window appears. 3 Use the decoration features on a previously created album, do not click Create...
... and click Save. ✍ The default location for your special photos in the Decorated Photos folder, which can share your decorated pictures before printing. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide 2 Select the desired folder. PhotoAlbum - The PhotoDecor editing window appears. 3 Use the decoration features on a previously created album, do not click Create...
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... list the contents of media label being created. 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 set margins. ✍ See the online Help for detailed information on the type of your decorations or customize the design...
... list the contents of media label being created. 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 set margins. ✍ See the online Help for detailed information on the type of your decorations or customize the design...
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... AVI files. If you subsequently purchase and install this could produce a malfunction in the Windows® taskbar and then click Run. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide To use DVgate software to record AVI files to ensure compatibility with AVI files that are smaller than 4 MB. ❑...❑ Video and audio data are not available while you are recording, in : drop-down list. 3 Double-click Program Files, double-click Sony, and then double-click DVgate. 28 The Run window appears. 2 Click Browse and navigate to maximize recording capabilities. ❑ If DVgate software indicates...
... AVI files. If you subsequently purchase and install this could produce a malfunction in the Windows® taskbar and then click Run. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide To use DVgate software to record AVI files to ensure compatibility with AVI files that are smaller than 4 MB. ❑...❑ Video and audio data are not available while you are recording, in : drop-down list. 3 Double-click Program Files, double-click Sony, and then double-click DVgate. 28 The Run window appears. 2 Click Browse and navigate to maximize recording capabilities. ❑ If DVgate software indicates...
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VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide MovieShaker Software MovieShaker™ software can create a short movie using the Shake feature. MovieShaker main window Import clip tray Shake tab/tray Edit ... text, adjusting the color and contrast, and modifying the length. 30 After you "Shake" your personal video creation in a format that is compatible with most computers. Save your video, you can be made from the Story Board tray, to create fun and innovative movies without any previous knowledge of film editing.
VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide MovieShaker Software MovieShaker™ software can create a short movie using the Shake feature. MovieShaker main window Import clip tray Shake tab/tray Edit ... text, adjusting the color and contrast, and modifying the length. 30 After you "Shake" your personal video creation in a format that is compatible with most computers. Save your video, you can be made from the Story Board tray, to create fun and innovative movies without any previous knowledge of film editing.
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... from the Effect tray to the Effect palette on the working panel. See the online Help file for more information 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...
... from the Effect tray to the Effect palette on the working panel. See the online Help file for more information 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 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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Image Uploader window 7 Go to http://www.imagestation.com to view your current online session is not active. 36 Follow the on your computer connects with ImageStation online, your files are uploaded to complete a full login again, if your uploaded pictures or movies. 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. 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 current online session is not active. 36 Follow the on your computer connects with ImageStation online, your files are uploaded to complete a full login again, if your uploaded pictures or movies. 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. 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