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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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...with an i.LINK connection may vary, depending on operating conditions and proper connection. Locating Controls and Connectors Front Panel Overview The front panel of Sony used only to your compatible i.LINK device for information on the software applications, operating system, and compatible i.LINK devices. Please refer to the optical... 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 the documentation that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection.
...with an i.LINK connection may vary, depending on operating conditions and proper connection. Locating Controls and Connectors Front Panel Overview The front panel of Sony used only to your compatible i.LINK device for information on the software applications, operating system, and compatible i.LINK devices. Please refer to the optical... 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 the documentation that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection.
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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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... supplied and optional accessories. The icons on the back panel locate 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 your computer. ✍ Your computer may not be supplied with all of the features listed, depending on your...
... supplied and optional accessories. The icons on the back panel locate 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 your computer. ✍ Your computer may not be supplied with all of the features listed, depending on your...
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...connection may not communicate with your compatible i.LINK device for your system, such as their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. 13 VAIO Action Setup VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for information on the software applications, operating system, and compatible i.LINK devices. All products with the following ... and proper connection. Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to designate that came with each other applications. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to your computer's Shortcut keys (S Keys).
...connection may not communicate with your compatible i.LINK device for your system, such as their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. 13 VAIO Action Setup VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for information on the software applications, operating system, and compatible i.LINK devices. All products with the following ... and proper connection. Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to designate that came with each other applications. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to your computer's Shortcut keys (S Keys).
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...can also double-click the VAIO Action Setup icon, located 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 type a new name ...
...can also double-click the VAIO Action Setup icon, located 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 type a new name ...
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.... Media Bar® DVD Player Sony Electronics Inc. You can also be supplied with an easy-to-use advanced multimedia technology. Digital Print can rewind or fastforward scenes from your own video clips and still images. This section describes the VAIO® AV applications. ✍ Your computer may not appear exactly as multiple...
.... Media Bar® DVD Player Sony Electronics Inc. You can also be supplied with an easy-to-use advanced multimedia technology. Digital Print can rewind or fastforward scenes from your own video clips and still images. This section describes the VAIO® AV applications. ✍ Your computer may not appear exactly as multiple...
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...new jukebox application adds a host of an entire folder. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide MovieShaker™ Sony Electronics Inc. PictureGear™ Sony Electronics Inc. The images appear in a visually pleasing, artistic manner. Sony's original MovieShaker software creates personal movies that you to ...capture compressed video or still images and save them to take advantage of -the-art Sony multimedia browser designed specifically for computer, digital audio/video and network convergence. VisualFlow software is a fun new way to its predecessor, ...
...new jukebox application adds a host of an entire folder. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide MovieShaker™ Sony Electronics Inc. PictureGear™ Sony Electronics Inc. The images appear in a visually pleasing, artistic manner. Sony's original MovieShaker software creates personal movies that you to ...capture compressed video or still images and save them to take advantage of -the-art Sony multimedia browser designed specifically for computer, digital audio/video and network convergence. VisualFlow software is a fun new way to its predecessor, ...
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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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.... A layout preview is displayed on the left side 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 favorite digital pictures, using the scroll arrows. Select the number of the window. PhotoCollection..., click to select the pictures you want to print. 3 Click the Photo Print button at the top of prints you want to make, using your computer and home printer. 1 Click (Photo) to set margins. 22
.... A layout preview is displayed on the left side 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 favorite digital pictures, using the scroll arrows. Select the number of the window. PhotoCollection..., click to select the pictures you want to print. 3 Click the Photo Print button at the top of prints you want to make, using your computer and home printer. 1 Click (Photo) to set margins. 22
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VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide 2 Select the desired folder. Name the new picture and click Save. ✍ The default location for your decorated pictures before printing. You can ...
VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide 2 Select the desired folder. Name the new picture and click Save. ✍ The default location for your decorated pictures before printing. You can ...
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.... Design Edit window 5 Click Print to list the contents of media label being created. The Select Paper window appears. 3 Select the media's paper layout. 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...
.... Design Edit window 5 Click Print to list the contents of media label being created. The Select Paper window appears. 3 Select the media's paper layout. 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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...files cannot be recorded separately. ❑ DVgate software features do not support working with the DVgate software. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide To use DVgate software to record AVI files to tape ❑ Do not use different ...audio modes on your hard drive. The Run window appears. 2 Click Browse and navigate to your computer, you must be recorded. ❑ Avoid recording problems, such as this software on your C: drive, using the... recording, in : drop-down list. 3 Double-click Program Files, double-click Sony, and then double-click DVgate. 28
...files cannot be recorded separately. ❑ DVgate software features do not support working with the DVgate software. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide To use DVgate software to record AVI files to tape ❑ Do not use different ...audio modes on your hard drive. The Run window appears. 2 Click Browse and navigate to your computer, you must be recorded. ❑ Avoid recording problems, such as this software on your C: drive, using the... recording, in : drop-down list. 3 Double-click Program Files, double-click Sony, and then double-click DVgate. 28
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... software Using your imported clips, you can edit it by adding effects and text, adjusting the color and contrast, and modifying the length. 30 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... main 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.
... software Using your imported clips, you can edit it by adding effects and text, adjusting the color and contrast, and modifying the length. 30 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... main 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.
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... 1 Double-click or drag the desired clip or scene to move it from the Effect tray to the Effect palette on the working panel. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide 4 Add text to your new movie by clicking on the Input button. 5 To preview, rewind, or fast forward your movie, use the...
... 1 Double-click or drag the desired clip or scene to move it from the Effect tray to the Effect palette on the working panel. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide 4 Add text to your new movie by clicking on the Input button. 5 To preview, rewind, or fast forward your movie, use 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 exporting a movie. 34 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 exporting a movie. 34 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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Image Uploader window 7 Go to http://www.imagestation.com to view 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 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 current online session is not active. 36
Image Uploader window 7 Go to http://www.imagestation.com to view 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 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 current online session is not active. 36
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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.