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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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The information provided here is a superb blend of high technology and easy-to-use functionality. Your new computer is designed to help you for purchasing your system. 5 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-use functionality. Your new computer is designed to help you for purchasing your system. 5 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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...hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. 7 Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to your VAIO Computer allows access to the documentation that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection. Please refer to the optical and floppy disk drives. ...software applications, operating system, and compatible i.LINK devices. Locating Controls and Connectors Front Panel Overview The front panel of Sony used only to designate that came with each other. All products with an i.LINK connection may vary, depending on operating conditions...
...hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. 7 Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to your VAIO Computer allows access to the documentation that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection. Please refer to the optical and floppy disk drives. ...software applications, operating system, and compatible i.LINK devices. Locating Controls and Connectors Front Panel Overview The front panel of Sony used only to designate that came with each other. All products with an i.LINK connection may vary, depending on operating conditions...
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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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Help/Demo You can reprogram the S keys to your computer's Shortcut keys (S Keys). The i.LINK connection may not communicate with the following applications as an optical or hard disk drive, confirm their default settings... Setup VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for information on the software applications, operating system, and compatible i.LINK devices. 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™ ❑...
Help/Demo You can reprogram the S keys to your computer's Shortcut keys (S Keys). The i.LINK connection may not communicate with the following applications as an optical or hard disk drive, confirm their default settings... Setup VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for information on the software applications, operating system, and compatible i.LINK devices. 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™ ❑...
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... dialog box, click the option 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 type a new name and description, if desired. Click Next. 6 You can also double-click the... VAIO Action Setup icon, located 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...
... dialog box, click the option 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 type a new name and description, if desired. Click Next. 6 You can also double-click the... VAIO Action Setup icon, located 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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...want to edit, import, and organize your own video clips and still images. This section describes the VAIO® AV applications. ✍ Your computer may not appear exactly as multiple angles, audio language tracks, and subtitles. Connect a digital video camera ...the VAIO AV applications may not be used to -use advanced multimedia technology. Media Bar DVD Player seamlessly integrates a premium audio/visual experience with a collection of Preinstalled Software DigitalPrint Sony Electronics Inc. DVgate™ Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO AV Applications Your VAIO® computer is...
...want to edit, import, and organize your own video clips and still images. This section describes the VAIO® AV applications. ✍ Your computer may not appear exactly as multiple angles, audio language tracks, and subtitles. Connect a digital video camera ...the VAIO AV applications may not be used to -use advanced multimedia technology. Media Bar DVD Player seamlessly integrates a premium audio/visual experience with a collection of Preinstalled Software DigitalPrint Sony Electronics Inc. DVgate™ Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO AV Applications Your VAIO® computer is...
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... Inc. Continuing to share with a click of an entire folder. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide MovieShaker™ Sony Electronics Inc. The images appear in a visually pleasing, artistic manner. This new jukebox application adds a host of -the-art Sony multimedia browser designed specifically for computer, digital audio/video and network convergence. It displays any still...
... Inc. Continuing to share with a click of an entire folder. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide MovieShaker™ Sony Electronics Inc. The images appear in a visually pleasing, artistic manner. This new jukebox application adds a host of -the-art Sony multimedia browser designed specifically for computer, digital audio/video and network convergence. It displays any still...
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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 Photo Print button at the top of the window. From the thumbnail view, click to select the pictures you want 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.
... the Photo Print button at the top of the window. From the thumbnail view, click to select the pictures you want 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.
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... be viewed from the Album Collection view on the right side of the window by clicking on the right side of the window. 24 VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide 2 Select the desired folder. PhotoAlbum - The PhotoDecor editing window appears. 3 Use the decoration features on the desired decoration icon and then dragging...
... be viewed from the Album Collection view on the right side of the window by clicking on the right side of the window. 24 VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide 2 Select the desired folder. PhotoAlbum - The PhotoDecor editing window appears. 3 Use the decoration features on the desired decoration icon and then dragging...
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... software. 26 Use the configuration buttons and drop-down lists to select the printer and to list the contents of media label being created. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide 2 Click to complete the label making process. Design Edit window 5 Click Print to select a media type. Add your decorations or customize the...
... software. 26 Use the configuration buttons and drop-down lists to select the printer and to list the contents of media label being created. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide 2 Click to complete the label making process. Design Edit window 5 Click Print to select a media type. Add your decorations or customize the...
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...the device. ✍ You can record only AVI files. 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 digital... single frame appearing in multiple frames, by following these steps: 1 Click Start in : drop-down list. 3 Double-click Program Files, double-click Sony, and then double-click DVgate. 28 If you are recording, in for Adobe Premiere 6.0 by closing other applications on your system while recording. ❑...
...the device. ✍ You can record only AVI files. 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 digital... single frame appearing in multiple frames, by following these steps: 1 Click Start in : drop-down list. 3 Double-click Program Files, double-click Sony, and then double-click DVgate. 28 If you are recording, in for Adobe Premiere 6.0 by closing other applications on your system while recording. ❑...
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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 ...modifying the length. 30 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...
... 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 ...modifying the length. 30 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...
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... Effect palette on the working panel. See the online Help file for more information on adjusting effect duration and replaying clips and scenes. 32 VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide 4 Add text to your new movie by clicking on the Input button. 5 To preview, rewind, or fast forward your movie, use the...
... Effect palette on the working panel. See the online Help file for more information on adjusting effect duration and replaying clips and scenes. 32 VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide 4 Add text to your new movie by clicking on the Input button. 5 To preview, rewind, or fast forward your movie, use the...
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See the online Help file for more information on each export format to view its description and use. 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 each export format to view its description and use. 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 uploaded pictures or movies. The Image Uploader window appears and displays the Internet connection and upload status. Follow the on your computer connects with ImageStation online, your files are uploaded to the Web site. 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 complete a full login again, if your current online session is not active. 36
Image Uploader window 7 Go to http://www.imagestation.com to view your uploaded pictures or movies. The Image Uploader window appears and displays the Internet connection and upload status. Follow the on your computer connects with ImageStation online, your files are uploaded to the Web site. 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 complete a full login again, if your current online session is not active. 36
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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 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 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.