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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! Your new computer is designed to help you for purchasing your system. 5 VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Welcome Thank you to -use functionality.
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! Your new computer is designed to help you for purchasing your system. 5 VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Welcome Thank you to -use functionality.
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... The front panel of Sony used only to designate that came with each other. Please refer to the documentation that a product contains 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 your...
... The front panel of Sony used only to designate that came with each other. Please refer to the documentation that a product contains 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 your...
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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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... and identify the ports and jacks on the system configuration you purchased. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Back Panel Overview The back panel of the features listed, depending on your computer. ✍ Your computer may not be supplied with all of your computer contains the ports for a PS/2 Keyboard. 10 Back panel KEYBOARD MOUSE...
... and identify the ports and jacks on the system configuration you purchased. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Back Panel Overview The back panel of the features listed, depending on your computer. ✍ Your computer may not be supplied with all of your computer contains the ports for a PS/2 Keyboard. 10 Back panel KEYBOARD MOUSE...
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... confirm their default settings: ❑ S1 - Outlook® Express ❑ S2 - Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to your computer's Shortcut keys (S Keys). Internet Explorer ❑ S3 - All products with an i.LINK connection may vary, depending on operating conditions and... proper connection. Please refer to designate that came with each other applications. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to the documentation that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection. Help/Demo You can reprogram the S keys to launch other...
... confirm their default settings: ❑ S1 - Outlook® Express ❑ S2 - Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to your computer's Shortcut keys (S Keys). Internet Explorer ❑ S3 - All products with an i.LINK connection may vary, depending on operating conditions and... proper connection. Please refer to designate that came with each other applications. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to the documentation that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection. Help/Demo You can reprogram the S keys to launch other...
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...The corresponding applications appear 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. 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 corresponding applications appear 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. 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...
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...make it fun and easy to edit, import, and organize your audio CDs. Your computer's visual presentation of the VAIO AV applications may not be used to view. DVgate™ Sony Electronics Inc. Media Bar DVD Player is preconfigured with all of audio and video (AV... listed, depending on the specific computer model you purchased. This section describes the VAIO® AV applications. ✍ Your computer may not appear exactly as shown in a variety of Preinstalled Software DigitalPrint Sony Electronics Inc. Media Bar® DVD Player Sony Electronics Inc. You can also ...
...make it fun and easy to edit, import, and organize your audio CDs. Your computer's visual presentation of the VAIO AV applications may not be used to view. DVgate™ Sony Electronics Inc. Media Bar DVD Player is preconfigured with all of audio and video (AV... listed, depending on the specific computer model you purchased. This section describes the VAIO® AV applications. ✍ Your computer may not appear exactly as shown in a variety of Preinstalled Software DigitalPrint Sony Electronics Inc. Media Bar® DVD Player Sony Electronics Inc. You can also ...
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...video clips and "shake" with family and friends. Continuing to share with a click of -the-art Sony multimedia browser designed specifically for computer, digital audio/video and network convergence. Your personal movies are easy to create and fun to take ...enables playback of Sony's copyright-protected ATRAC3™ format for high-quality digital audio storage, SonicStage sports a new Music Visualizer, a sleek new player skin design, audio CD burning capability, and a parametric equalizer for finetuning audio playback. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide MovieShaker...
...video clips and "shake" with family and friends. Continuing to share with a click of -the-art Sony multimedia browser designed specifically for computer, digital audio/video and network convergence. Your personal movies are easy to create and fun to take ...enables playback of Sony's copyright-protected ATRAC3™ format for high-quality digital audio storage, SonicStage sports a new Music Visualizer, a sleek new player skin design, audio CD burning capability, and a parametric equalizer for finetuning audio playback. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide MovieShaker...
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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. 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.
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... 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 computer and home printer. 1 Click (Photo) to set margins. 22 PhotoCollection window 2 Select the desired folder.
... 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 computer and home printer. 1 Click (Photo) to set margins. 22 PhotoCollection window 2 Select the desired folder.
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VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide 2 Select the desired folder. You can save your decorated pictures before printing. New PhotoDecor window. New Album window ✍ If you want to ...
VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide 2 Select the desired folder. You can save your decorated pictures before printing. New PhotoDecor window. New Album window ✍ If you want to ...
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... media's paper layout. You can create a song or video list, depending on using DigitalPrint software. 26 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. Use...
... media's paper layout. You can create a song or video list, depending on using DigitalPrint software. 26 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. Use...
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...purchase and install this could produce a malfunction in multiple frames, by following these steps: 1 Click Start in for Adobe Premiere software Your VAIO® computer may not have AVI files that use different audio modes, they cannot be recorded at the same time, but must install a plug-in... or defragmenting your C: drive, using the Look in: drop-down list. 3 Double-click Program Files, double-click Sony, and then double-click DVgate. 28 VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide To use DVgate software to record AVI files to your hard drive. MPEG files cannot be recorded separately. ...
...purchase and install this could produce a malfunction in multiple frames, by following these steps: 1 Click Start in for Adobe Premiere software Your VAIO® computer may not have AVI files that use different audio modes, they cannot be recorded at the same time, but must install a plug-in... or defragmenting your C: drive, using the Look in: drop-down list. 3 Double-click Program Files, double-click Sony, and then double-click DVgate. 28 VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide To use DVgate software to record AVI files to your hard drive. MPEG files cannot be recorded separately. ...
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... from still images with MovieShaker software Using your personal video creation in a format that is compatible with most computers. Save your imported clips, you can create a short movie using the Shake feature. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide MovieShaker Software MovieShaker™ software can edit it by adding effects and text, adjusting the...
... from still images with MovieShaker software Using your personal video creation in a format that is compatible with most computers. Save your imported clips, you can create a short movie using the Shake feature. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide MovieShaker Software MovieShaker™ software can edit it by adding effects and text, adjusting the...
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... clip or scene to move it from the Effect tray to the Effect palette 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...
... clip or scene to move it from the Effect tray to the Effect palette 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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See the online Help file for more information 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 Export ...
See the online Help file for more information 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 Export ...
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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. Image Uploader window 7 Go to http://www.imagestation.com to view your files are uploaded to complete a full login again, if your current online session is not active. 36 Follow the on your computer connects with ImageStation online, your uploaded pictures or movies. The Image Uploader window appears and displays the Internet connection and upload status.
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. Image Uploader window 7 Go to http://www.imagestation.com to view your files are uploaded to complete a full login again, if your current online session is not active. 36 Follow the on your computer connects with ImageStation online, 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 the main window and browse to locate your pictures. 2 Select the pictures you want to create your album. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Creating a photo album 1 Click the Folder tab in your album immediately, using the PictureGear default settings. 38
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 the main window and browse to locate your pictures. 2 Select the pictures you want to create your album. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Creating a photo album 1 Click the Folder tab in your album immediately, using the PictureGear default settings. 38