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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 become familiar with the hardware and software applications included with your Sony VAIO® computer! VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Welcome Thank you to -use functionality. 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 become familiar with the hardware and software applications included with your Sony VAIO® computer! VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Welcome Thank you to -use functionality. Your new computer is designed to help you for purchasing your system. 5
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... system, and compatible i.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 the optical and floppy disk drives. It also includes Universal Serial Bus (USB) and i.LINK® ports to connect compatible peripheral devices...or hard disk drive, 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 each other.
... system, and compatible i.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 the optical and floppy disk drives. It also includes Universal Serial Bus (USB) and i.LINK® ports to connect compatible peripheral devices...or hard disk drive, 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 each other.
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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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... 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...
... 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...
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... operating conditions. 13 The i.LINK connection may not communicate with each other applications. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to your computer's Shortcut keys (S Keys). MovieShaker™ ❑ S6 - VAIO Action Setup VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for information on the software applications, operating system, and compatible i.LINK devices. Outlook®...
... operating conditions. 13 The i.LINK connection may not communicate with each other applications. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to your computer's Shortcut keys (S Keys). MovieShaker™ ❑ S6 - VAIO Action Setup VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for information on the software applications, operating system, and compatible i.LINK devices. Outlook®...
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...can drag an application to change. 4 From the Select Application dialog box, click the option for the desired type of function. Click Finish. 14 VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Changing the settings 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 ...
...can drag an application to change. 4 From the Select Application dialog box, click the option for the desired type of function. Click Finish. 14 VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Changing the settings 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 ...
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... features are available, such as shown in a photo album for your audio CDs. Media Bar DVD Player is preconfigured with all of Preinstalled Software DigitalPrint Sony Electronics Inc. This section describes the VAIO® AV applications. ✍ Your computer may not appear exactly as multiple angles, audio language tracks, and subtitles.
... features are available, such as shown in a photo album for your audio CDs. Media Bar DVD Player is preconfigured with all of Preinstalled Software DigitalPrint Sony Electronics Inc. This section describes the VAIO® AV applications. ✍ Your computer may not appear exactly as multiple angles, audio language tracks, and subtitles.
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... software not only plays a selected movie or sound file, but also enables playback of an entire folder. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide MovieShaker™ Sony Electronics Inc. Your personal movies are easy to create and fun to its predecessor, OpenMG™ Jukebox.... design, audio CD burning capability, and a parametric equalizer for computer, digital audio/video and network convergence. SonicStage Sony Electronics Inc. This new jukebox application adds a host of the mouse. VisualFlow™ Sony Electronics Inc. Just import your hard disk drive or share via...
... software not only plays a selected movie or sound file, but also enables playback of an entire folder. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide MovieShaker™ Sony Electronics Inc. Your personal movies are easy to create and fun to its predecessor, OpenMG™ Jukebox.... design, audio CD burning capability, and a parametric equalizer for computer, digital audio/video and network convergence. SonicStage Sony Electronics Inc. This new jukebox application adds a host of the mouse. VisualFlow™ Sony Electronics Inc. Just import your hard disk drive or share via...
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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. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide PhotoCapture window 2 Click the camera icon to an existing folder. Click OK.
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. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide PhotoCapture window 2 Click the camera icon to an existing folder. Click OK.
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... displayed on the left side of the window. 5 Use the configuration buttons and drop-down lists to select the printer and to make, using your computer and home printer. 1 Click (Photo) to print. 3 Click the Photo Print button at the top of the window. Click OK. 4 Select the... paper, based on the left side of the window, with the folder contents displayed as thumbnail pictures on the right. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Using PhotoCollection You can select and print your favorite digital pictures, using the scroll arrows. Select the number of prints you want...
... displayed on the left side of the window. 5 Use the configuration buttons and drop-down lists to select the printer and to make, using your computer and home printer. 1 Click (Photo) to print. 3 Click the Photo Print button at the top of the window. Click OK. 4 Select the... paper, based on the left side of the window, with the folder contents displayed as thumbnail pictures on the right. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Using PhotoCollection You can select and print your favorite digital pictures, using the scroll arrows. Select the number of prints you want...
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... view, click to select the pictures you wish to decorate. You can save your special photos in the Decorated Photos folder, which can be printed. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide 2 Select the desired folder.
... view, click to select the pictures you wish to decorate. You can save your special photos in the Decorated Photos folder, which can be printed. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide 2 Select the desired folder.
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... the printer and to select a media type. The Select Paper window appears. 3 Select the media's paper layout. The Select Design window appears. 4 Select a design template. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide 2 Click to set margins. ✍ See the online Help for detailed information on the type of your audio or video media.
... the printer and to select a media type. The Select Paper window appears. 3 Select the media's paper layout. The Select Design window appears. 4 Select a design template. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide 2 Click to set margins. ✍ See the online Help for detailed information on the type of your audio or video media.
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...Run window appears. 2 Click Browse and navigate to your C: drive, using the Look 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. To install the DVgate plug-in Install the plug-in... for Adobe Premiere software Your VAIO® computer may not have AVI files that use different audio modes on the same tape. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide To use DVgate software to record AVI files to tape ❑ Do not ...
...Run window appears. 2 Click Browse and navigate to your C: drive, using the Look 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. To install the DVgate plug-in Install the plug-in... for Adobe Premiere software Your VAIO® computer may not have AVI files that use different audio modes on the same tape. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide To use DVgate software to record AVI files to tape ❑ Do not ...
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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 knowledge ... files. Save your imported clips, you can create a short movie using the Shake feature. The Shake feature randomly selects clips from still images 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 knowledge ... files. Save your imported clips, you can create a short movie using the Shake feature. The Shake feature randomly selects clips from still images with most computers.
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... tray to preview the effect. Your scenes appear during movie playback. The added effect previews on the clip displayed in the Shake tray window. 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...
... tray to preview the effect. Your scenes appear during movie playback. The added effect previews on the clip displayed in the Shake tray window. 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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... movie to be saved. ✍ You can click on each export format to export your movie file may vary, depending 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...
... movie to be saved. ✍ You can click on each export format to export your movie file may vary, depending 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...
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Follow the on your computer connects with ImageStation online, your files are uploaded to view your current online session is not active. 36 Image Uploader window 7 Go to http://www.imagestation.com 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 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 view your current online session is not active. 36 Image Uploader window 7 Go to http://www.imagestation.com 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 uploaded pictures or movies. The Image Uploader window appears and displays the Internet connection and upload status.
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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.