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...Optical drive 1 eject button Ejects a disc from Optical drive 1. 10 Optical drive 2 eject button Ejects a disc from Optical drive 2. 11 Memory Stick slot (Not available on all models) Reads and writes 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 (IEEE1394) Connection for compatible USB devices. ✍ For your convenience, your computer includes USB and i.LINK ports on both the front and back panels. Front Panel Overview 1 Optical drive 1 See Specifications sheet for optical drive...
...Optical drive 1 eject button Ejects a disc from Optical drive 1. 10 Optical drive 2 eject button Ejects a disc from Optical drive 2. 11 Memory Stick slot (Not available on all models) Reads and writes 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 (IEEE1394) Connection for compatible USB devices. ✍ For your convenience, your computer includes USB and i.LINK ports on both the front and back panels. Front Panel Overview 1 Optical drive 1 See Specifications sheet for optical drive...
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... easy to create and fun to take advantage of the mouse. Smart Capture Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide MovieShaker™ Sony Electronics Inc. VisualFlow™ Sony Electronics Inc. It displays any still picture, movie or sound file stored in a Memory Stick media in a convenient light-table format, so that you to capture...
... easy to create and fun to take advantage of the mouse. Smart Capture Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide MovieShaker™ Sony Electronics Inc. VisualFlow™ Sony Electronics Inc. It displays any still picture, movie or sound file stored in a Memory Stick media in a convenient light-table format, so that you to capture...
VAIO User Guide
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... share with friends and family. Your connected digital camera, camcorder, or Memory Stick® media is designed to creatively manage your Memory Stick media in handy folders for future use features, you can select your favorite pictures and place them in your computer. 19 With its easyto-use . 1 Click (Import) to open the...
... share with friends and family. Your connected digital camera, camcorder, or Memory Stick® media is designed to creatively manage your Memory Stick media in handy folders for future use features, you can select your favorite pictures and place them in your computer. 19 With its easyto-use . 1 Click (Import) to open the...
VAIO User Guide
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.... Customize your album. When you want to personalize your album. A preview of the window. 6 Click the Page List button to edit your media, such as Memory Stick® media, CDs, or video cassettes. 1 Click (Label) to open the Label - The Select Photo window appears. 3 Select the photos you have selected the...
.... Customize your album. When you want to personalize your album. A preview of the window. 6 Click the Page List button to edit your media, such as Memory Stick® media, CDs, or video cassettes. 1 Click (Label) to open the Label - The Select Photo window appears. 3 Select the photos you have selected the...
VAIO User Guide
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... connecting it to use disk compression if you can add audio on . DVgate Software DVgate Software Connecting a digital video camcorder Turn off the computer when connecting the camcorder. You do not need to turn its power back on the stereo 2 track after capturing the video data. ❑... or other particles on the same tape. To use DVgate™ software with DVgate software. ❑ Title data is saved in the flash memory of your computer. The frame you see in a second file. ❑ You can record stereo audio (stereo 1) while capturing video, or you are automatically...
... connecting it to use disk compression if you can add audio on . DVgate Software DVgate Software Connecting a digital video camcorder Turn off the computer when connecting the camcorder. You do not need to turn its power back on the stereo 2 track after capturing the video data. ❑... or other particles on the same tape. To use DVgate™ software with DVgate software. ❑ Title data is saved in the flash memory of your computer. The frame you see in a second file. ❑ You can record stereo audio (stereo 1) while capturing video, or you are automatically...
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.... In this case, VisualFlow starts automatically when a Memory Stick media is a Sony state-of a Memory Stick media. It displays any still picture, movie or sound files stored in a Memory Stick media in the Windows taskbar, then select All Programs. 2 Select VisualFlow, then click VisualFlow. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide VisualFlow Software VisualFlow™ software is...
.... In this case, VisualFlow starts automatically when a Memory Stick media is a Sony state-of a Memory Stick media. It displays any still picture, movie or sound files stored in a Memory Stick media in the Windows taskbar, then select All Programs. 2 Select VisualFlow, then click VisualFlow. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide VisualFlow Software VisualFlow™ software is...
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... the Sort section on the main toolbar to select a sorting method. 5 Placing your cursor on the left end of the main toolbar activates the current Memory Stick properties. 6 Placing your cursor on the right end of the window.
... the Sort section on the main toolbar to select a sorting method. 5 Placing your cursor on the left end of the main toolbar activates the current Memory Stick properties. 6 Placing your cursor on the right end of the window.
VAIO User Guide
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...but cannot hear audio, check all of my display?" ✍ If your computer's video memory is turned off. ❑ Check the master volume setting in the Audio Mixer. ❑ Check the volume settings on your computer speakers. ❑ Check the connections between your screen area to view installed ... facing up. 71 A dirty or damaged disc may improve video resolution by changing your speakers and the computer. ❑ Verify that your DVD player's mute feature is 11 MB shared system memory, you see the Troubleshooting topic, "How do I click an application icon, a message such as "...
...but cannot hear audio, check all of my display?" ✍ If your computer's video memory is turned off. ❑ Check the master volume setting in the Audio Mixer. ❑ Check the volume settings on your computer speakers. ❑ Check the connections between your screen area to view installed ... facing up. 71 A dirty or damaged disc may improve video resolution by changing your speakers and the computer. ❑ Verify that your DVD player's mute feature is 11 MB shared system memory, you see the Troubleshooting topic, "How do I click an application icon, a message such as "...
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If the printer is not included on installing memory, please see the online VAIO User Guide. Some printers do I install a printer? ❑ If your printer has a USB, IEEE1394, or infrared connection, contact the printer manufacturer for specific emulation ...list and the printer manufacturer included a disk with the printer, choose an alternate printer driver that are not currently using. ❑ Increasing the system memory may emulate. For information on the list and no drivers are included with a Windows XP Printer driver, choose Have Disk, enter the appropriate path for...
If the printer is not included on installing memory, please see the online VAIO User Guide. Some printers do I install a printer? ❑ If your printer has a USB, IEEE1394, or infrared connection, contact the printer manufacturer for specific emulation ...list and the printer manufacturer included a disk with the printer, choose an alternate printer driver that are not currently using. ❑ Increasing the system memory may emulate. For information on the list and no drivers are included with a Windows XP Printer driver, choose Have Disk, enter the appropriate path for...
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VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Topic: My connected printer doesn't function after the computer resumes from a power saving mode. Clear the printer memory by turning the printer off for technical support For further technical assistance, call 1-888-4-SONY-PC (1-888-476-6972) or access the Web site at: http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. 78 To contact Sony for approximately 10 seconds, and then turning it back on.
VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Topic: My connected printer doesn't function after the computer resumes from a power saving mode. Clear the printer memory by turning the printer off for technical support For further technical assistance, call 1-888-4-SONY-PC (1-888-476-6972) or access the Web site at: http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. 78 To contact Sony for approximately 10 seconds, and then turning it back on.
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VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart DVD-RW recording problems 72 DVgate software 27 Adobe Premiere ...encryption 49 Ethernet connecting 61 port 11 F Floppy disk drive 9 Front Panel 7 Full mode 55 H handling your computer 80 hard disk drive defragmenting 59 partitioning 59 using 83 hardware cooling the heat sink 79 Headphones jack 11 I i.LINK...troubleshooting 76 L Line In jack 11 lithium battery, disposing 80 losing power 79 M magnetic shielding 80 Memory Stick 56 Memory Stick media slot 9 Microphone jack 11 background noise 75 troubleshooting 75 Modem jack 11 slow connection 73 troubleshooting...
VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart DVD-RW recording problems 72 DVgate software 27 Adobe Premiere ...encryption 49 Ethernet connecting 61 port 11 F Floppy disk drive 9 Front Panel 7 Full mode 55 H handling your computer 80 hard disk drive defragmenting 59 partitioning 59 using 83 hardware cooling the heat sink 79 Headphones jack 11 I i.LINK...troubleshooting 76 L Line In jack 11 lithium battery, disposing 80 losing power 79 M magnetic shielding 80 Memory Stick 56 Memory Stick media slot 9 Microphone jack 11 background noise 75 troubleshooting 75 Modem jack 11 slow connection 73 troubleshooting...
Quick Start Guide
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...and sports scores, and chat with easy-to-use CLIÉ Converter to transfer them to Memory Stick® media or to save them to your hard disk drive for playback on your ... recording onto a DVD-R, DVD-RW, CD-R, or CD-RW or to make custom CD labels for VAIO® PCs (On selected models) Sonic Solutions DVDit! After converting your Video Capsules, you can also be... used to a DVD folder on your next HotSync® operation. DigitalPrint Sony Electronics Inc. CLIÉ Converter is a popular Internet online service. America Online is a plug-in ...
...and sports scores, and chat with easy-to-use CLIÉ Converter to transfer them to Memory Stick® media or to save them to your hard disk drive for playback on your ... recording onto a DVD-R, DVD-RW, CD-R, or CD-RW or to make custom CD labels for VAIO® PCs (On selected models) Sonic Solutions DVDit! After converting your Video Capsules, you can also be... used to a DVD folder on your next HotSync® operation. DigitalPrint Sony Electronics Inc. CLIÉ Converter is a popular Internet online service. America Online is a plug-in ...
Quick Start Guide
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VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Why is my system running slowly? ❑ The system responsiveness varies depending with the number of applications that you are open and running. For information on installing memory, please see the online VAIO User Guide. 42 Close any applications that are not currently using. ❑ Increasing the system memory may also help.
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Why is my system running slowly? ❑ The system responsiveness varies depending with the number of applications that you are open and running. For information on installing memory, please see the online VAIO User Guide. 42 Close any applications that are not currently using. ❑ Increasing the system memory may also help.
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... when the computer resumes from a power saving mode? If the printer is not included in the box for "Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer", if you are included with a Windows XP Printer driver, choose Have Disk, enter the appropriate path for specific emulation information. Clear the printer memory by...
... when the computer resumes from a power saving mode? If the printer is not included in the box for "Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer", if you are included with a Windows XP Printer driver, choose Have Disk, enter the appropriate path for specific emulation information. Clear the printer memory by...
Safety Information
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... or used outside the United States. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC. Sony Electronics Inc. This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by the terms of the computer, and may be detailed during initial launch of the software product...or telephone (toll charges may require an additional charge. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Digital Studio, VAIO Smart, MovieShaker, DVgate, PictureGear, Memory Stick, the Memory Stick logo, Giga Pocket, and i.LINK are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony. Intel, Pentium, and Celeron are trademarks or registered ...
... or used outside the United States. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC. Sony Electronics Inc. This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by the terms of the computer, and may be detailed during initial launch of the software product...or telephone (toll charges may require an additional charge. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Digital Studio, VAIO Smart, MovieShaker, DVgate, PictureGear, Memory Stick, the Memory Stick logo, Giga Pocket, and i.LINK are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony. Intel, Pentium, and Celeron are trademarks or registered ...
System Reference Manual
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... CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF. The software described herein is a registered trademark of license agreements enclosed with this computer may be detailed during initial launch of the software product(s), or upon certain reinstallations of the software product(s), or reconfigurations...FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR SUCH OTHER INFORMATION. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Digital Studio, VAIO Smart, MovieShaker, DVgate, Memory Stick, the Memory Stick logo, Giga Pocket, and i.LINK are subject to software may require a fee and ...
... CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF. The software described herein is a registered trademark of license agreements enclosed with this computer may be detailed during initial launch of the software product(s), or upon certain reinstallations of the software product(s), or reconfigurations...FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR SUCH OTHER INFORMATION. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Digital Studio, VAIO Smart, MovieShaker, DVgate, Memory Stick, the Memory Stick logo, Giga Pocket, and i.LINK are subject to software may require a fee and ...
System Reference Manual
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... Drive 39 To identify additional hard disk space 43 Removing the Power Supply 44 Replacing the Power Supply 45 Chapter 4 - xii VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Chapter 3 - System Board 47 Memory Module (DDR-DIMM) Slots 48 Power Supply and Aux Power Headers 49 CLR CMOS Jumper 51 Chapter 5 - Upgrading and Maintaining... Panel 24 Replacing the Side Panel 25 Removing a PCI Add-in Card 26 Installing a PCI Add-In Card 28 Replacing the Lithium Battery 30 Removing a Memory Module 33 Installing a Memory Module 34 Removing a Slot Cover 37 Covering an Open I /O Address Map 69...
... Drive 39 To identify additional hard disk space 43 Removing the Power Supply 44 Replacing the Power Supply 45 Chapter 4 - xii VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Chapter 3 - System Board 47 Memory Module (DDR-DIMM) Slots 48 Power Supply and Aux Power Headers 49 CLR CMOS Jumper 51 Chapter 5 - Upgrading and Maintaining... Panel 24 Replacing the Side Panel 25 Removing a PCI Add-in Card 26 Installing a PCI Add-In Card 28 Replacing the Lithium Battery 30 Removing a Memory Module 33 Installing a Memory Module 34 Removing a Slot Cover 37 Covering an Open I /O Address Map 69...
System Reference Manual
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Drives Floppy disk drive Memory Stick media slot Identifying Components 3 Optical disc drive #1 Optical disc drive #2 Drive Optical disc drive #1 Optical disc drive #2 Floppy disk drive Memory Stick® media slot Description See online specifications sheet for details. 3.5-inch, 1.44 MB. Accommodates Memory Stick® media. See online specifications sheet for details.
Drives Floppy disk drive Memory Stick media slot Identifying Components 3 Optical disc drive #1 Optical disc drive #2 Drive Optical disc drive #1 Optical disc drive #2 Floppy disk drive Memory Stick® media slot Description See online specifications sheet for details. 3.5-inch, 1.44 MB. Accommodates Memory Stick® media. See online specifications sheet for details.
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24 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Removing the Side Panel You must remove the side panel to access the system board, add-in cards, power supply, battery, memory, and internal drives. 1 Locate the tab on the upper right side of the rear panel, and pull it back until the side panel releases. 2 Lift the side panel away from the unit and set aside.
24 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Removing the Side Panel You must remove the side panel to access the system board, add-in cards, power supply, battery, memory, and internal drives. 1 Locate the tab on the upper right side of the rear panel, and pull it back until the side panel releases. 2 Lift the side panel away from the unit and set aside.
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...or time settings after which the battery may be too weak to all values stored in the CMOS memory (BIOS setup values and Plug and Play values) may explode if mistreated. Although the computer can skip all remaining steps. 3 Compare all the BIOS options that the settings will be lost.... The lithium battery may be lost , the BIOS values revert to exit the BIOS Setup Utility. 6 Turn off . from their default values. 30 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference...
...or time settings after which the battery may be too weak to all values stored in the CMOS memory (BIOS setup values and Plug and Play values) may explode if mistreated. Although the computer can skip all remaining steps. 3 Compare all the BIOS options that the settings will be lost.... The lithium battery may be lost , the BIOS values revert to exit the BIOS Setup Utility. 6 Turn off . from their default values. 30 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference...