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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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... not communicate with your system, such as an optical or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. 7 Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to the optical and floppy disk drives. All products with an i.LINK connection may vary, depending on... Overview The front panel of Sony used only to designate that came with each other. It also includes 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 your compatible ...
... not communicate with your system, such as an optical or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. 7 Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to the optical and floppy disk drives. All products with an i.LINK connection may vary, depending on... Overview The front panel of Sony used only to designate that came with each other. It also includes 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 your compatible ...
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... the computer is located on the back. 9 Front Panel Overview 1 Optical drive 1 See Specifications sheet for optical drive information. 2 Optical drive 2 See Specifications sheet for optical drive information. 3 Floppy disk drive Reads and writes data from and to a 3.5-inch floppy disk. 4 Floppy disk drive access... while reading and writing data from and to a floppy disk. 5 Optical drive access indicator light Lights in amber while reading and writing data from and to the optical drives. 6 Hard disk drive access indicator light Lights in Stand by mode. 8 i.LINK 4-pin port ...
... the computer is located on the back. 9 Front Panel Overview 1 Optical drive 1 See Specifications sheet for optical drive information. 2 Optical drive 2 See Specifications sheet for optical drive information. 3 Floppy disk drive Reads and writes data from and to a 3.5-inch floppy disk. 4 Floppy disk drive access... while reading and writing data from and to a floppy disk. 5 Optical drive access indicator light Lights in amber while reading and writing data from and to the optical drives. 6 Hard disk drive access indicator light Lights in Stand by mode. 8 i.LINK 4-pin port ...
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... port 10Base-T/100Base-TX Fast Ethernet interface. (The port marked with (Network) is a trademark of Sony used only to your compatible i.LINK device for a phone cable (optional) 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 ...
... port 10Base-T/100Base-TX Fast Ethernet interface. (The port marked with (Network) is a trademark of Sony used only to your compatible i.LINK device for a phone cable (optional) 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 ...
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... connection. SonicStage ❑ S4 - The i.LINK connection may not communicate with the following applications as an optical or hard disk drive, confirm their default settings: ❑ S1 - Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to designate that came with your... 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 your computer's Shortcut keys...
... connection. SonicStage ❑ S4 - The i.LINK connection may not communicate with the following applications as an optical or hard disk drive, confirm their default settings: ❑ S1 - Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to designate that came with your... 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 your computer's Shortcut keys...
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... you can easily view the contents of new features to your hard drive, a Sony digital still camera, or a Sony Mavica® camera. This image management software displays images from your hard disk drive or share via e-mail. SonicStage Sony Electronics Inc. Just import your notebook and a Sony Digital Handycam® Camcorder that have transitions, background music, and text...
... you can easily view the contents of new features to your hard drive, a Sony digital still camera, or a Sony Mavica® camera. This image management software displays images from your hard disk drive or share via e-mail. SonicStage Sony Electronics Inc. Just import your notebook and a Sony Digital Handycam® Camcorder that have transitions, background music, and text...
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...the DVgate software. 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, they cannot be recorded. ❑ Avoid ...Click Browse and navigate to your system while recording. ❑ You cannot use different audio modes on your hard drive. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide To use DVgate software to record AVI files to tape ❑ Do not use DVgate™...: 1 Click Start in : drop-down list. 3 Double-click Program Files, double-click Sony, and then double-click DVgate. 28
...the DVgate software. 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, they cannot be recorded. ❑ Avoid ...Click Browse and navigate to your system while recording. ❑ You cannot use different audio modes on your hard drive. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide To use DVgate software to record AVI files to tape ❑ Do not use DVgate™...: 1 Click Start in : drop-down list. 3 Double-click Program Files, double-click Sony, and then double-click DVgate. 28
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... your system, such as an optical disc drive or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. Smart Capture main window 1 2 3 4 5 6 40 Please refer to the documentation that came with your computer and a compatible i.LINK digital camera or...e-mail. ✍ i.LINK is a Sony application that manages the i.LINK® connection between your compatible i.LINK device for information on the software applications, operating system and compatible i.LINK devices. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Smart Capture Software Smart Capture ...
... your system, such as an optical disc drive or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. Smart Capture main window 1 2 3 4 5 6 40 Please refer to the documentation that came with your computer and a compatible i.LINK digital camera or...e-mail. ✍ i.LINK is a Sony application that manages the i.LINK® connection between your compatible i.LINK device for information on the software applications, operating system and compatible i.LINK devices. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Smart Capture Software Smart Capture ...
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... to be able to the Internet from Sony Corporation. Electronic Music Distribution (EMD) Services EMD enables you need: ❑ Access to use Internet services that utilizes copyright protection technology from your computer. Downloading digital audio files from audio CDs... administrator for communication between your browser and Sony's World Wide Web (WWW) server. SonicStage maintains the holder's copyrights by preventing unauthorized distribution of the LAN. SonicStage Software SonicStage Software SonicStage™ is encoded in ATRAC3 format onto your computer's hard drive.
... to be able to the Internet from Sony Corporation. Electronic Music Distribution (EMD) Services EMD enables you need: ❑ Access to use Internet services that utilizes copyright protection technology from your computer. Downloading digital audio files from audio CDs... administrator for communication between your browser and Sony's World Wide Web (WWW) server. SonicStage maintains the holder's copyrights by preventing unauthorized distribution of the LAN. SonicStage Software SonicStage Software SonicStage™ is encoded in ATRAC3 format onto your computer's hard drive.
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...Click Yes to an external device or media. ❑ Device/Media tab - View the available Playlists on your computer. View the available Playlists as recording to the computer's hard disk drive. ❑ Import tab a Playlist. - You can transfer the audio files to continue. Import MP3, WAV ... - You need Internet access from your connection to the Internet, enabling you to locate audio files and use this service. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Starting SonicStage 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and then click All Programs. 2 Select SonicStage and then click...
...Click Yes to an external device or media. ❑ Device/Media tab - View the available Playlists on your computer. View the available Playlists as recording to the computer's hard disk drive. ❑ Import tab a Playlist. - You can transfer the audio files to continue. Import MP3, WAV ... - You need Internet access from your connection to the Internet, enabling you to locate audio files and use this service. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Starting SonicStage 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and then click All Programs. 2 Select SonicStage and then click...
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... checked out. 1 Connect the external device or insert the media into your computer. 2 Click the Transfer tab to the Playlist view panel. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide 5 Click (Out), or drag the song to be checked in to the hard drive of the songs in the external device or media, click (In All). Check... In The songs you want to the online SonicStage Help. To check in more information about using SonicStage software, go to check in all of the same computer from the song list of...
... checked out. 1 Connect the external device or insert the media into your computer. 2 Click the Transfer tab to the Playlist view panel. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide 5 Click (Out), or drag the song to be checked in to the hard drive of the songs in the external device or media, click (In All). Check... In The songs you want to the online SonicStage Help. To check in more information about using SonicStage software, go to check in all of the same computer from the song list of...
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... Recovery CD program enables you to recover the entire contents of the Sony computer you are erased. The Driver Recovery CD program enables you to reinstall individual applications. If you to restore the operating system and software that shipped with your hard drive. ✍ Use the Application Recovery CD(s) to reinstall individual applications. It...
... Recovery CD program enables you to recover the entire contents of the Sony computer you are erased. The Driver Recovery CD program enables you to reinstall individual applications. If you to restore the operating system and software that shipped with your hard drive. ✍ Use the Application Recovery CD(s) to reinstall individual applications. It...
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... insert the next CD(s), depending on , save and close all of your hard drive. ✍ If you to reinstall individual software applications if they become corrupted or are experiencing with your computer or specific application. Using the Application Recovery CD(s) 1 Turn on -screen .... 2 When the Windows desktop appears, insert the Application Recovery CD into the upper optical drive. 3 When the Application Recovery menu appears, follow the on your computer is equipped with two optical drives, insert the Application Recovery CD into your computer's optical drive. If you have any...
... insert the next CD(s), depending on , save and close all of your hard drive. ✍ If you to reinstall individual software applications if they become corrupted or are experiencing with your computer or specific application. Using the Application Recovery CD(s) 1 Turn on -screen .... 2 When the Windows desktop appears, insert the Application Recovery CD into the upper optical drive. 3 When the Application Recovery menu appears, follow the on your computer is equipped with two optical drives, insert the Application Recovery CD into your computer's optical drive. If you have any...
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... to set up your hard drive. This document is available electronically on the Sony Computing Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. To access online documentation: 1. A printed manual may be available for the corresponding solutions online. You can access online help files Knowledge Database Sony Fax-on-Demand Software Updates VAIO Computer System Reference Manual The...
... to set up your hard drive. This document is available electronically on the Sony Computing Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. To access online documentation: 1. A printed manual may be available for the corresponding solutions online. You can access online help files Knowledge Database Sony Fax-on-Demand Software Updates VAIO Computer System Reference Manual The...
Quick Start Guide
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... of your Sony computer. The Welcome page displays in the right-side frame. 4 Locate the link in hard copy for answers, in the Windows taskbar, then click VAIO Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help and Support menu, click VAIO User Guide.... 3 Click the Welcome link. Two additional guides, Upgrading and Maintaining Your VAIO Digital Studio Computer and the Troubleshooting Help are also available online. VAIO Computer User Guide The User Guide contains information on how to view your hard drive...
... of your Sony computer. The Welcome page displays in the right-side frame. 4 Locate the link in hard copy for answers, in the Windows taskbar, then click VAIO Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help and Support menu, click VAIO User Guide.... 3 Click the Welcome link. Two additional guides, Upgrading and Maintaining Your VAIO Digital Studio Computer and the Troubleshooting Help are also available online. VAIO Computer User Guide The User Guide contains information on how to view your hard drive...
System Reference Manual
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...). ! 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 located. ...A 4 Rotate the power supply upside down the computer, and unplug the power cord. 1 Remove the screw that latches the power supply to the chassis. 3 Slide the ...
...). ! 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 located. ...A 4 Rotate the power supply upside down the computer, and unplug the power cord. 1 Remove the screw that latches the power supply to the chassis. 3 Slide the ...
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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 IDE Hard Drive 4. ATAPI CD-ROM 2. Removable Device 3. 60 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Boot Screen 1.
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 IDE Hard Drive 4. ATAPI CD-ROM 2. Removable Device 3. 60 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Boot Screen 1.
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...) 3.5-inch, 1.44 MB Hard Drives and Controllers Drive IDE hard drive EIDE controller Description See online specifications sheet for details. See online specifications sheet for expansion. 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 details. 76 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference...
...) 3.5-inch, 1.44 MB Hard Drives and Controllers Drive IDE hard drive EIDE controller Description See online specifications sheet for details. See online specifications sheet for expansion. 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 details. 76 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference...
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... 69 AGP bus specifications 73 audio specifications 75 B battery - See graphics graphics specifications 74 H hard drive specifications 76 79 See Also slots F fax/modem - See Also BIOS CMOS Setup Utility 16 codes, beeps 65 communications, specifications 75 computer lithium battery viii configuring power management 17 connectors i.LINK 6 monitor 11 power 49 USB 6 cover...
... 69 AGP bus specifications 73 audio specifications 75 B battery - See graphics graphics specifications 74 H hard drive specifications 76 79 See Also slots F fax/modem - See Also BIOS CMOS Setup Utility 16 codes, beeps 65 communications, specifications 75 computer lithium battery viii configuring power management 17 connectors i.LINK 6 monitor 11 power 49 USB 6 cover...
Marketing Specifications
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...-TX Fast Ethernet Sony Electronics Inc. While Sony representatives or Sony authorized dealers may be able to connect. Software titles pre-installed on the Sony Desktop Computer are trademarks of ...PCV-RX760 Sony VAIO® Digital Studio™ PC ¾ Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor 2.20GHz† ¾ 512MB PC-2100 DDR / 80GB†† Hard Drive ¾ CD-RW Drive - 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...
...-TX Fast Ethernet Sony Electronics Inc. While Sony representatives or Sony authorized dealers may be able to connect. Software titles pre-installed on the Sony Desktop Computer are trademarks of ...PCV-RX760 Sony VAIO® Digital Studio™ PC ¾ Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor 2.20GHz† ¾ 512MB PC-2100 DDR / 80GB†† Hard Drive ¾ CD-RW Drive - 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...