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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. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Welcome Thank you 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
The information provided here is a superb blend of high technology and easy-to-use functionality. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Welcome Thank you 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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... an IEEE1394 connection. 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 designate that came with an i.LINK connection may vary, depending on operating conditions and proper connection. Locating Controls and Connectors Front Panel...
... an IEEE1394 connection. 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 designate that came with an i.LINK connection may vary, depending on operating conditions and proper connection. Locating Controls and Connectors Front Panel...
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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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The icons on the back panel locate and identify the ports and jacks on your computer contains the ports for a PS/2 Keyboard. 10 Back panel KEYBOARD MOUSE USB NETWORK ACT LINK PRINTER i.LINK S400 HEADPHONES SERIAL LINE IN MIC 4 MONITOR... 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 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 a PS/2 Keyboard. 10 Back panel KEYBOARD MOUSE USB NETWORK ACT LINK PRINTER i.LINK S400 HEADPHONES SERIAL LINE IN MIC 4 MONITOR... 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 the system configuration you purchased.
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..., depending on operating conditions and proper connection. Internet Explorer ❑ S3 - SonicStage ❑ S4 - VAIO Action 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 compatible i.LINK device for your computer...
..., depending on operating conditions and proper connection. Internet Explorer ❑ S3 - SonicStage ❑ S4 - VAIO Action 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 compatible i.LINK device for your computer...
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... Setup icon, located 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 Finish. 14 The corresponding applications appear in the list box on the ... change. 4 From the Select Application dialog box, click the option for the desired type of the S Keys 1 Click Start 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...
... Setup icon, located 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 Finish. 14 The corresponding applications appear in the list box on the ... change. 4 From the Select Application dialog box, click the option for the desired type of the S Keys 1 Click Start 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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... color laser or inkjet printer. Media Bar® DVD Player Sony Electronics Inc. You can rewind or fastforward scenes from your audio CDs. Your computer's visual presentation 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...
... color laser or inkjet printer. Media Bar® DVD Player Sony Electronics Inc. You can rewind or fastforward scenes from your audio CDs. Your computer's visual presentation 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...
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..., SonicStage sports a new Music Visualizer, a sleek new player skin design, audio CD burning capability, and a parametric equalizer for computer, digital audio/video and network convergence. This new jukebox application adds a host of new features to take advantage of files by ... manages the i.LINK® connection between your video clips and "shake" with family and friends. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide MovieShaker™ Sony Electronics Inc. Sony's original MovieShaker software creates personal movies that you to capture compressed video or still images and save them...
..., SonicStage sports a new Music Visualizer, a sleek new player skin design, audio CD burning capability, and a parametric equalizer for computer, digital audio/video and network convergence. This new jukebox application adds a host of new features to take advantage of files by ... manages the i.LINK® connection between your video clips and "shake" with family and friends. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide MovieShaker™ Sony Electronics Inc. Sony's original MovieShaker software creates personal movies that you to capture compressed video or still images and save them...
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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. Click OK. Enter Photo Folder Name dialog box 20 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. Click OK. Enter Photo Folder Name dialog box 20 VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide PhotoCapture window 2 Click the camera icon to an existing folder.
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.... Select the number of the window, with the folder contents displayed as thumbnail pictures on the picture positioning desired. 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. A layout preview is displayed on the left side of...
.... Select the number of the window, with the folder contents displayed as thumbnail pictures on the picture positioning desired. 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. A layout preview is displayed on the left side of...
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... right side of the window. 24 The PhotoDecor editing window appears. 3 Use the decoration features on a previously created album, do not click Create New Album. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide 2 Select the desired folder. New PhotoDecor window.
... right side of the window. 24 The PhotoDecor editing window appears. 3 Use the decoration features on a previously created album, do not click Create New Album. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide 2 Select the desired folder. New PhotoDecor window.
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VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide 2 Click to complete the label making process. Use the configuration buttons and drop-down lists to select the printer and to set margins. ...
VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide 2 Click to complete the label making process. Use the configuration buttons and drop-down lists to select the printer and to set margins. ...
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...modes, they cannot be recorded at the same time, but must install a plug-in : drop-down list. 3 Double-click Program Files, double-click Sony, and then double-click DVgate. 28 Installing the DVgate plug-in for Adobe Premiere 6.0 by closing all open applications, or defragmenting your C: drive, ...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 on your computer, you must be recorded. ❑ Avoid recording problems, such as this software on the same tape...
...modes, they cannot be recorded at the same time, but must install a plug-in : drop-down list. 3 Double-click Program Files, double-click Sony, and then double-click DVgate. 28 Installing the DVgate plug-in for Adobe Premiere 6.0 by closing all open applications, or defragmenting your C: drive, ...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 on your computer, you must be recorded. ❑ Avoid recording problems, such as this software on the same tape...
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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. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide MovieShaker Software MovieShaker™ software can edit it by adding effects and text, adjusting the color and contrast, and modifying the length...
... 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. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide MovieShaker Software MovieShaker™ software can edit it by adding effects and text, adjusting the color and contrast, and modifying the length...
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... can eliminate an effect by clicking on the working panel. 4 Click the Play button on adjusting effect duration and replaying clips and scenes. 32 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...
... can eliminate an effect by clicking on the working panel. 4 Click the Play button on adjusting effect duration and replaying clips and scenes. 32 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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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 ...
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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Follow the on your computer connects with ImageStation online, your files are uploaded to complete a full login again, if your current online session is not active. 36 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 uploaded pictures or movies.
Follow the on your computer connects with ImageStation online, your files are uploaded to complete a full login again, if your current online session is not active. 36 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 uploaded pictures or movies.
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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.