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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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... IEEE1394 connection. Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to your VAIO Computer allows access 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...174; ports to connect compatible peripheral devices. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of your system, such as an optical or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. 7 The i.LINK connection may not communicate with your compatible i.LINK device...
... IEEE1394 connection. Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to your VAIO Computer allows access 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...174; ports to connect compatible peripheral devices. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of your system, such as an optical or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. 7 The i.LINK connection may not communicate with your compatible i.LINK device...
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... writing data from and to the optical drives. 6 Hard disk drive access indicator light Lights in amber while reading and writing data from and to the hard disk. 7 Power switch and indicator light Turns the computer on/off . Front Panel Overview 1 Optical drive 1 See Specifications sheet for optical drive information. 2 Optical drive 2 See Specifications sheet for compatible USB...
... writing data from and to the optical drives. 6 Hard disk drive access indicator light Lights in amber while reading and writing data from and to the hard disk. 7 Power switch and indicator light Turns the computer on/off . Front Panel Overview 1 Optical drive 1 See Specifications sheet for optical drive information. 2 Optical drive 2 See Specifications sheet for compatible USB...
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...connection may not communicate with (Network) is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that came with your system, such as... a phone cable (optional) to the documentation that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection. Please refer to the computer. ✍ i.LINK is for LAN connections only.) 4 Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports (2) Connection for... compatible USB devices. 5 Printer port Connection for a parallel device, such as an optical or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. 11 Back Panel Overview 3 Ethernet port ...
...connection may not communicate with (Network) is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that came with your system, such as... a phone cable (optional) to the documentation that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection. Please refer to the computer. ✍ i.LINK is for LAN connections only.) 4 Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports (2) Connection for... compatible USB devices. 5 Printer port Connection for a parallel device, such as an optical or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. 11 Back Panel Overview 3 Ethernet port ...
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... other applications. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to the documentation that a product contains an IEEE1394... the S keys to launch other . VAIO Action Setup VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for information...hard disk drive, confirm their default settings: ❑ S1 - Shortcut Keys The programmable S Keys are linked with your compatible i.LINK device for your system, such as their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. 13 PictureGear™ ❑ S5 - Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to your computer...
... other applications. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to the documentation that a product contains an IEEE1394... the S keys to launch other . VAIO Action Setup VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for information...hard disk drive, confirm their default settings: ❑ S1 - Shortcut Keys The programmable S Keys are linked with your compatible i.LINK device for your system, such as their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. 13 PictureGear™ ❑ S5 - Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to your computer...
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... Inc. Smart Capture is a state-of the mouse. Just import your hard drive, a Sony digital still camera, or a Sony Mavica® camera. A smart solution for finetuning audio playback. VisualFlow™ Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide MovieShaker™ Sony Electronics Inc. It allows you can easily view the contents of files by other applications like...
... Inc. Smart Capture is a state-of the mouse. Just import your hard drive, a Sony digital still camera, or a Sony Mavica® camera. A smart solution for finetuning audio playback. VisualFlow™ Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide MovieShaker™ Sony Electronics Inc. It allows you can easily view the contents of files by other applications like...
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... recording problems, such as this software on the same tape. The Run window appears. 2 Click Browse and navigate to your hard drive. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide To use DVgate software to record AVI files to tape ❑ Do not use DVgate™ software when the connected...Run. 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 If you have Adobe® Premiere® software preinstalled. Installing the DVgate plug-in for Adobe Premiere ...
... recording problems, such as this software on the same tape. The Run window appears. 2 Click Browse and navigate to your hard drive. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide To use DVgate software to record AVI files to tape ❑ Do not use DVgate™ software when the connected...Run. 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 If you have Adobe® Premiere® software preinstalled. Installing the DVgate plug-in for Adobe Premiere ...
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...hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. Please refer to the documentation that manages the i.LINK® connection between your computer and a compatible i.LINK digital camera or camcorder. Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to your family and friends over the Internet or through e-mail. ✍ i.LINK is a Sony..., 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 a product contains...
...hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. Please refer to the documentation that manages the i.LINK® connection between your computer and a compatible i.LINK digital camera or camcorder. Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to your family and friends over the Internet or through e-mail. ✍ i.LINK is a Sony..., 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 a product contains...
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... the provider for service information. ✍ To protect your personal data, Sony uses Secure Sockets Layer (SSL), an encryption protocol for more information. 49 SonicStage Software SonicStage Software SonicStage™ is encoded in ATRAC3 format onto your computer's hard drive. SonicStage converts your computer. Electronic Music Distribution (EMD) Services EMD enables you play and record...
... the provider for service information. ✍ To protect your personal data, Sony uses Secure Sockets Layer (SSL), an encryption protocol for more information. 49 SonicStage Software SonicStage Software SonicStage™ is encoded in ATRAC3 format onto your computer's hard drive. SonicStage converts your computer. Electronic Music Distribution (EMD) Services EMD enables you play and record...
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...When you have registered with CDDB. View the available Playlists as recording to the computer's hard disk drive. ❑ Import tab a Playlist. - View the status of your computer to register and use EMD services. 50 You need Internet access from your ...audio files, connected external device, or inserted media. ❑ Internet tab - SonicStage feature tabs (Main window) ❑ CD tab - VAIO Digital Studio Computer...
...When you have registered with CDDB. View the available Playlists as recording to the computer's hard disk drive. ❑ Import tab a Playlist. - View the status of your computer to register and use EMD services. 50 You need Internet access from your ...audio files, connected external device, or inserted media. ❑ Internet tab - SonicStage feature tabs (Main window) ❑ CD tab - VAIO Digital Studio Computer...
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...SonicStage, then select SonicStage Help. 54 Your computer automatically recognizes the connected external device or media and lists the content information in a new panel on the right side of the Transfer window. 3 Select the song to be checked in to the hard drive of the external device or media. To ...check in more information about using SonicStage software, go to the online SonicStage Help. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide 5 Click (Out), or drag the song to the desired...
...SonicStage, then select SonicStage Help. 54 Your computer automatically recognizes the connected external device or media and lists the content information in a new panel on the right side of the Transfer window. 3 Select the song to be checked in to the hard drive of the external device or media. To ...check in more information about using SonicStage software, go to the online SonicStage Help. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide 5 Click (Out), or drag the song to the desired...
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... When you use the System Recovery CD(s), you to restore the hard disk of your computer if they become corrupted or are prompted to reinstall individual device drivers. Driver Recovery CD Sony Electronics Inc. It can reinstall the operating system and software applications ...program enables you to complete the Windows registration process. 63 Use it to recover the entire contents of the Sony computer you experience a problem with your hard drive. ✍ Use the Application Recovery CD(s) to reinstall individual applications. System, Application and Driver Recovery CD(s) ...
... When you use the System Recovery CD(s), you to restore the hard disk of your computer if they become corrupted or are prompted to reinstall individual device drivers. Driver Recovery CD Sony Electronics Inc. It can reinstall the operating system and software applications ...program enables you to complete the Windows registration process. 63 Use it to recover the entire contents of the Sony computer you experience a problem with your hard drive. ✍ Use the Application Recovery CD(s) to reinstall individual applications. System, Application and Driver Recovery CD(s) ...
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... the next CD(s), depending on your computer or specific application. If you have any questions about using the Application Recovery CD(s), visit www.sony.com/ pcsupport, or contact Sony Customer Support at 1-888-4-SONY-PC. You must be prompted to ...hard drive. ✍ If you need to run the Application Recovery utility. If you have more than one or more Application Recovery CDs. You may correct a problem that shipped with your computer. Reinstalling an individual software application may be in Windows to reinstall all open applications. 2 When the Windows desktop...
... the next CD(s), depending on your computer or specific application. If you have any questions about using the Application Recovery CD(s), visit www.sony.com/ pcsupport, or contact Sony Customer Support at 1-888-4-SONY-PC. You must be prompted to ...hard drive. ✍ If you need to run the Application Recovery utility. If you have more than one or more Application Recovery CDs. You may correct a problem that shipped with your computer. Reinstalling an individual software application may be in Windows to reinstall all open applications. 2 When the Windows desktop...
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...available online. A printed manual may be available for your computer quickly and easily. You can access the Sony Knowledge Database from the Sony Computing Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Click Start and point to commonly asked ...computer's hardware. Select the topics that you have questions about your VAIO Computer and the Troubleshooting Help are located on the VAIO User Guide. This database provides instant access to view. When you want to information on how to request a list of your hard disk drive as online help files from your hard drive...
...available online. A printed manual may be available for your computer quickly and easily. You can access the Sony Knowledge Database from the Sony Computing Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Click Start and point to commonly asked ...computer's hardware. Select the topics that you have questions about your VAIO Computer and the Troubleshooting Help are located on the VAIO User Guide. This database provides instant access to view. When you want to information on how to request a list of your hard disk drive as online help files from your hard drive...
Quick Start Guide
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...computer quickly and easily. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About Support Resources Sony provides several support options for all models.) Online (Electronic) Documentation The User Guide is not available in hard copy for your Sony computer. Two additional guides, Upgrading and Maintaining Your VAIO Digital Studio Computer...software configuration of your hard drive. To access online documentation: 1 Click Start and point to view your computer, find help, and solve common problems. (Note: The User Guide is available electronically on the VAIO User Guide. The ...
...computer quickly and easily. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About Support Resources Sony provides several support options for all models.) Online (Electronic) Documentation The User Guide is not available in hard copy for your Sony computer. Two additional guides, Upgrading and Maintaining Your VAIO Digital Studio Computer...software configuration of your hard drive. To access online documentation: 1 Click Start and point to view your computer, find help, and solve common problems. (Note: The User Guide is available electronically on the VAIO User Guide. The ...
System Reference Manual
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...the power supply upside down the computer, and unplug the power cord. 1 Remove the screw that latches the power supply to all open applications, turn off the power to the chassis. 3 Slide the power supply up until the power supply clears the chassis. 44 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual ...Removing the Power Supply You remove the power supply when you insert a memory module (see "Installing a Memory Module" on top of the chassis. 2 Pull the tab (A) that secures the power supply to the rear of the chassis where the hard drive is ...
...the power supply upside down the computer, and unplug the power cord. 1 Remove the screw that latches the power supply to all open applications, turn off the power to the chassis. 3 Slide the power supply up until the power supply clears the chassis. 44 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual ...Removing the Power Supply You remove the power supply when you insert a memory module (see "Installing a Memory Module" on top of the chassis. 2 Pull the tab (A) that secures the power supply to the rear of the chassis where the hard drive is ...
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ATAPI CD-ROM 2. Removable Device 3. Other Boot Device Silent Boot [(displays installed drive)] Disabled [Legacy Floppy] LS120 ATAPI MO Disabled [(displays installed drive)] Disabled [Disabled] INT18 Device (Network) SCSI Boot Device [Enabled] Disabled 60 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Boot Screen 1. IDE Hard Drive 4.
ATAPI CD-ROM 2. Removable Device 3. Other Boot Device Silent Boot [(displays installed drive)] Disabled [Legacy Floppy] LS120 ATAPI MO Disabled [(displays installed drive)] Disabled [Disabled] INT18 Device (Network) SCSI Boot Device [Enabled] Disabled 60 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Boot Screen 1. IDE Hard Drive 4.
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.... Floppy Disk Drive and Controller Drive Floppy disk controller Floppy disk drive Description 82077-compatible (supports up to 2.88 MB) 3.5-inch, 1.44 MB Hard Drives and Controllers Drive IDE hard drive EIDE controller Description See online specifications sheet for expansion. 76 VAIO Digital Studio System... Not all PCI slots are available for details. Supports up to four EIDE drives (supports PIO Mode 4 EIDE drives and Ultra DMA/100 Mode drives) Optical Drives Drive Optical drive #1 Optical drive #2 Description See online specifications sheet for a CNR modem. One slot for ...
.... Floppy Disk Drive and Controller Drive Floppy disk controller Floppy disk drive Description 82077-compatible (supports up to 2.88 MB) 3.5-inch, 1.44 MB Hard Drives and Controllers Drive IDE hard drive EIDE controller Description See online specifications sheet for expansion. 76 VAIO Digital Studio System... Not all PCI slots are available for details. Supports up to four EIDE drives (supports PIO Mode 4 EIDE drives and Ultra DMA/100 Mode drives) Optical Drives Drive Optical drive #1 Optical drive #2 Description See online specifications sheet for a CNR modem. One slot for ...
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...- See modem card floppy disk drive specifications 76 front view 2 buttons and switches 4 connectors 5, 6 indicators 5 G Giga Pocket specifications 75 graphics controller - See Also BIOS CMOS Setup Utility 16 codes, beeps 65 communications, specifications 75 computer lithium battery viii configuring power management... 59 screens 53 BIOS specifications 77 C chipset specifications 73 CLR CMOS Jumper 51 CMOS - See graphics graphics specifications 74 H hard drive specifications 76 79 Index A address map, system 69 AGP bus specifications 73 audio specifications 75 B battery - See processor ...
...- See modem card floppy disk drive specifications 76 front view 2 buttons and switches 4 connectors 5, 6 indicators 5 G Giga Pocket specifications 75 graphics controller - See Also BIOS CMOS Setup Utility 16 codes, beeps 65 communications, specifications 75 computer lithium battery viii configuring power management... 59 screens 53 BIOS specifications 77 C chipset specifications 73 CLR CMOS Jumper 51 CMOS - See graphics graphics specifications 74 H hard drive specifications 76 79 Index A address map, system 69 AGP bus specifications 73 audio specifications 75 B battery - See processor ...
Marketing Specifications
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...(CPU) 28.5 lbs. PCV-RX755 Sony VAIO® Digital Studio™ PC * Display sold separately. Information Technology Product Division 16765 West Bernardo Drive, San Diego, CA 92127 For more information: 1.800.4SONYPC (476-6972) Web address: http://www.sony.com/vaio Computer Interface: The computer industry lacks standards, and ...Sony Desktop Computer are subject to the performance of non-Sony products you and may choose to 1GB) • 400MHz Front Side Bus • 60GB†† Ultra ATA/100 Hard Drive • CD-RW Drive - CDROM Read FLOPPY DISK DRIVE 3.5" 1.44 MB Floppy Disk Drive...
...(CPU) 28.5 lbs. PCV-RX755 Sony VAIO® Digital Studio™ PC * Display sold separately. Information Technology Product Division 16765 West Bernardo Drive, San Diego, CA 92127 For more information: 1.800.4SONYPC (476-6972) Web address: http://www.sony.com/vaio Computer Interface: The computer industry lacks standards, and ...Sony Desktop Computer are subject to the performance of non-Sony products you and may choose to 1GB) • 400MHz Front Side Bus • 60GB†† Ultra ATA/100 Hard Drive • CD-RW Drive - CDROM Read FLOPPY DISK DRIVE 3.5" 1.44 MB Floppy Disk Drive...