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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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Back panel KEYBOARD MOUSE USB NETWORK ACT LINK PRINTER i.LINK S400 HEADPHONES SERIAL LINE IN MIC 4 MONITOR 3 2 1 LINE TELEPHONE 1 Mouse port Connection for a PS/2® mouse. 2 Keyboard port Connection for supplied and optional accessories. 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 VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Back Panel Overview The back panel of your computer. ✍ Your computer may not be supplied with all of...
Back panel KEYBOARD MOUSE USB NETWORK ACT LINK PRINTER i.LINK S400 HEADPHONES SERIAL LINE IN MIC 4 MONITOR 3 2 1 LINE TELEPHONE 1 Mouse port Connection for a PS/2® mouse. 2 Keyboard port Connection for supplied and optional accessories. 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 VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Back Panel Overview The back panel of your computer. ✍ Your computer may not be supplied with all of...
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... install a plug-in to ensure compatibility with AVI files that are smaller than 4 MB. ❑ DVgate software does not support hard disk compression. ❑ Video and audio data are not available while you are dropped, try closing other applications on your hard drive. MPEG files cannot be recorded separately. ❑ DVgate software features do not support working with the DVgate software. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide To use...
... install a plug-in to ensure compatibility with AVI files that are smaller than 4 MB. ❑ DVgate software does not support hard disk compression. ❑ Video and audio data are not available while you are dropped, try closing other applications on your hard drive. MPEG files cannot be recorded separately. ❑ DVgate software features do not support working with the DVgate software. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide To use...
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... video or still images to share with your family and friends over the Internet or through e-mail. ✍ i.LINK is a Sony application that manages the i.LINK® connection between your computer and a compatible i.LINK digital camera or camcorder. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Smart Capture Software Smart Capture is a trademark of Sony used only to your system, such as an optical disc drive or hard disk drive, confirm their operating...
... video or still images to share with your family and friends over the Internet or through e-mail. ✍ i.LINK is a Sony application that manages the i.LINK® connection between your computer and a compatible i.LINK digital camera or camcorder. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Smart Capture Software Smart Capture is a trademark of Sony used only to your system, such as an optical disc drive or hard disk drive, confirm their operating...
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... the computer's hard disk drive. ❑ Import tab a Playlist. - View the available Playlists on your computer to register and use EMD services. 50 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 SonicStage. ✍ The CDDB® (Compact Disc Database) Music Recognition Service registration wizard enables you to locate audio files and use this service. dialog...
... the computer's hard disk drive. ❑ Import tab a Playlist. - View the available Playlists on your computer to register and use EMD services. 50 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 SonicStage. ✍ The CDDB® (Compact Disc Database) Music Recognition Service registration wizard enables you to locate audio files and use this service. dialog...
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...-7669 (toll free). Connecting an i.LINK (IEEE1394) device 1 Use the symbol to locate the i.LINK port on your compatible i.LINK device and on your i.LINK device for more information on your computer. ✍ See the instructions that came with your system, such as an optical or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. Plug the i.LINK cable connector into the corresponding 4- A 6-pin i.LINK port can be...
...-7669 (toll free). Connecting an i.LINK (IEEE1394) device 1 Use the symbol to locate the i.LINK port on your compatible i.LINK device and on your i.LINK device for more information on your computer. ✍ See the instructions that came with your system, such as an optical or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. Plug the i.LINK cable connector into the corresponding 4- A 6-pin i.LINK port can be...
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... Application Recovery CD(s) 1 Turn on -screen instructions to complete the recovery process. ✍ Your system may be in Windows to run the Application Recovery utility. If your computer is equipped with two optical drives, insert the Application Recovery CD into your computer's optical drive. If you have more than one or more Application Recovery CDs. Reinstalling an individual software application may not need to reinstall all open applications. 2 When the Windows desktop...
... Application Recovery CD(s) 1 Turn on -screen instructions to complete the recovery process. ✍ Your system may be in Windows to run the Application Recovery utility. If your computer is equipped with two optical drives, insert the Application Recovery CD into your computer's optical drive. If you have more than one or more Application Recovery CDs. Reinstalling an individual software application may not need to reinstall all open applications. 2 When the Windows desktop...
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... optical disc drive. ✍ If your computer. Click OK. The unknown device(s) is equipped with your system. This removes the device driver from the Driver Recovery CD. 66 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, select Turn Off Computer, and then click Restart. 9 When the desktop appears, Windows automatically reinstalls the device driver(s) from your computer, use the System Recovery CD(s). If your computer, peripheral hardware, or software application. ✍ If you are erased. The Control Panel window...
... optical disc drive. ✍ If your computer. Click OK. The unknown device(s) is equipped with your system. This removes the device driver from the Driver Recovery CD. 66 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, select Turn Off Computer, and then click Restart. 9 When the desktop appears, Windows automatically reinstalls the device driver(s) from your computer, use the System Recovery CD(s). If your computer, peripheral hardware, or software application. ✍ If you are erased. The Control Panel window...
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... Setup utility (CMOS Setup Utility). To access System Setup: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select VAIO Help and Support. Topic: How do I /O Device Configuration" and press Enter. 5 Use the arrow keys to Save and Exit. 69 The VAIO Help and Support dialog box appears. 2 Select Fixing a Problem and then select Startup and Shut Down problems. A list of the dialog box. 3 Select Startup and Shutdown Troubleshooter. If you can change the parallel port type to restore this Network setting...
... Setup utility (CMOS Setup Utility). To access System Setup: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select VAIO Help and Support. Topic: How do I /O Device Configuration" and press Enter. 5 Use the arrow keys to Save and Exit. 69 The VAIO Help and Support dialog box appears. 2 Select Fixing a Problem and then select Startup and Shut Down problems. A list of the dialog box. 3 Select Startup and Shutdown Troubleshooter. If you can change the parallel port type to restore this Network setting...
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.... If necessary, remove the disc and check that it tries to view installed drivers. Topic: When I change the video resolution of the following these steps: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then select Control Panel. 2 Click Performance and Maintenance and then click Systems. The System Properties dialog box appears. 3 Select the Hardware tab and then select the Device Manager button to read the disc. If you...
.... If necessary, remove the disc and check that it tries to view installed drivers. Topic: When I change the video resolution of the following these steps: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then select Control Panel. 2 Click Performance and Maintenance and then click Systems. The System Properties dialog box appears. 3 Select the Hardware tab and then select the Device Manager button to read the disc. If you...
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... appropriate port, usually LPT1, and then click Next. 6 Select the appropriate printer manufacturer and model 7 Follow the onscreen instructions to the manual that came with a Windows XP Printer driver, choose Have Disk, enter the appropriate path for specific emulation information. 77 Close any applications that you are open and running. Topics Topic: Why is not included on installing memory, please see the online VAIO User Guide.
... appropriate port, usually LPT1, and then click Next. 6 Select the appropriate printer manufacturer and model 7 Follow the onscreen instructions to the manual that came with a Windows XP Printer driver, choose Have Disk, enter the appropriate path for specific emulation information. 77 Close any applications that you are open and running. Topics Topic: Why is not included on installing memory, please see the online VAIO User Guide.
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... Database Sony Fax-on-Demand Software Updates VAIO Computer System Reference Manual The QuickStart contains information on how to information on commonly encountered problems. Enter a description of available topics. Two additional guides, Upgrading and Maintaining your computer's hardware. Click Start and point to request a list of your problem and the Knowledge Database searches for all models.) The User Guide is available electronically on your hard drive. Click on the Sony Computing Support Web...
... Database Sony Fax-on-Demand Software Updates VAIO Computer System Reference Manual The QuickStart contains information on how to information on commonly encountered problems. Enter a description of available topics. Two additional guides, Upgrading and Maintaining your computer's hardware. Click Start and point to request a list of your problem and the Knowledge Database searches for all models.) The User Guide is available electronically on your hard drive. Click on the Sony Computing Support Web...
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...-RW recording problems 72 changing window design 15 Check-In/Check-out 53 computer adjusting voltage settings 79 changing parallel port type 69 condensation 81 disposing of lithium battery 80 hard disk drive 83 proper handling 80 removing side cover 79 shutting down 79 startup problems 67 system response problem 68 upgrading 81 connecting cables 81 peripheral equipment 81 power cord 79 printers 77 CRT display port 11 D defragmenting hard disk drive 59 DigitalPrint software 19 LabelMaker...
...-RW recording problems 72 changing window design 15 Check-In/Check-out 53 computer adjusting voltage settings 79 changing parallel port type 69 condensation 81 disposing of lithium battery 80 hard disk drive 83 proper handling 80 removing side cover 79 shutting down 79 startup problems 67 system response problem 68 upgrading 81 connecting cables 81 peripheral equipment 81 power cord 79 printers 77 CRT display port 11 D defragmenting hard disk drive 59 DigitalPrint software 19 LabelMaker...
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... 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 (4-pin) port 9 (6-pin) port 11 compatibility 60 connecting 60 ImageStation 35 90 interference 81 J Jog Dial 56 K keyboard port 10 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...
... 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 (4-pin) port 9 (6-pin) port 11 compatibility 60 connecting 60 ImageStation 35 90 interference 81 J Jog Dial 56 K keyboard port 10 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...
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... Hardware, then click Add a Printer. 3 From the Add Printer Wizard, click Next. 4 Select Local Printer, then click Next. ✍ Place a check mark in the list and the printer manufacturer included a disk with a Windows XP Printer driver, choose Have Disk, enter the appropriate path for specific emulation information. Why doesn't my connected printer function when the computer resumes from a power saving mode? Some printers do I install...
... Hardware, then click Add a Printer. 3 From the Add Printer Wizard, click Next. 4 Select Local Printer, then click Next. ✍ Place a check mark in the list and the printer manufacturer included a disk with a Windows XP Printer driver, choose Have Disk, enter the appropriate path for specific emulation information. Why doesn't my connected printer function when the computer resumes from a power saving mode? Some printers do I install...
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... http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. 65 Sony Fax-on the Sony Computing Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. This document is available on -Demand This service provides you want to commonly asked questions. You can access the Sony Knowledge Database from the Help menu within the specific application. VAIO Computer System Reference Manual This advanced reference manual supplies detailed technical information about your hard disk drive as...
... http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. 65 Sony Fax-on the Sony Computing Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. This document is available on -Demand This service provides you want to commonly asked questions. You can access the Sony Knowledge Database from the Help menu within the specific application. VAIO Computer System Reference Manual This advanced reference manual supplies detailed technical information about your hard disk drive as...
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...É Converter 29 computer adjusting voltage settings 57 changing parallel port type 43 disposing of lithium battery 58 hard disk drive 60 Locating the Windows taskbar 41 moisture condensation 60 proper handling 59 registration 20 setting up 13 shutting down 57 startup problems 40 system response problem 40 turning off 26 turning on 19 upgrading 61 connecting cables 59 keyboard 16 modem cable 17 monitor/Display 14 mouse 16 peripheral equipment 59 power cord 17, 57...
...É Converter 29 computer adjusting voltage settings 57 changing parallel port type 43 disposing of lithium battery 58 hard disk drive 60 Locating the Windows taskbar 41 moisture condensation 60 proper handling 59 registration 20 setting up 13 shutting down 57 startup problems 40 system response problem 40 turning off 26 turning on 19 upgrading 61 connecting cables 59 keyboard 16 modem cable 17 monitor/Display 14 mouse 16 peripheral equipment 59 power cord 17, 57...
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... Mouse 52 Optical Disk Drive(s) 45 Preinstalled software 48 Speakers 48 Using peripheral devices 53 Using System Recovery CDs 44 G Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder 30 H handling your computer 59 hard disk drive using 60 hardware cooling the heat sink 57 Help and support 64 I i.LINK interface 7 interference 59 Internet connecting to 21 K keyboard 7 connecting 16 troubleshooting 52 Knowledge Database 65 L left-hand settings for the mouse 52 Lighting workspace planning 12 Limited warranty 20 lithium battery...
... Mouse 52 Optical Disk Drive(s) 45 Preinstalled software 48 Speakers 48 Using peripheral devices 53 Using System Recovery CDs 44 G Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder 30 H handling your computer 59 hard disk drive using 60 hardware cooling the heat sink 57 Help and support 64 I i.LINK interface 7 interference 59 Internet connecting to 21 K keyboard 7 connecting 16 troubleshooting 52 Knowledge Database 65 L left-hand settings for the mouse 52 Lighting workspace planning 12 Limited warranty 20 lithium battery...
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... 32 precautions about power source 57 preinstalled software 27, 28 printer installing 53 resuming after power save mode 53 Q Quicken 2002 New User Edition 32 QuickTime 32 R radio interference 59 RealPlayer 32 RecordNow DX 32 recovering drivers 44 Recovery CDs 11 region codes 46 registering your computer 20 rotary dialing 49 S safeguarding data 57 setting up computer 13 dial-up connection 21 electronic equipment...
... 32 precautions about power source 57 preinstalled software 27, 28 printer installing 53 resuming after power save mode 53 Q Quicken 2002 New User Edition 32 QuickTime 32 R radio interference 59 RealPlayer 32 RecordNow DX 32 recovering drivers 44 Recovery CDs 11 region codes 46 registering your computer 20 rotary dialing 49 S safeguarding data 57 setting up computer 13 dial-up connection 21 electronic equipment...
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... recording 47 Changing default settings 43 changing the display's video resolution 43 computer stopped responding 40 DVD playback problems 46 DVD-RW recording 47 Keyboard 52 Microphone 51 Modem 49 Mouse 52 operating system locks up 41 Optical Disk Drive(s) 45 optical drive tray eject 45 parallel port 43 Playback problems 45 Preinstalled Software 48 printer installation 53 recover applications 44 resuming printer function 53 software audio problems 48 Sony customer support 20 Speakers 48 startup problems 40 support resource listing 64...
... recording 47 Changing default settings 43 changing the display's video resolution 43 computer stopped responding 40 DVD playback problems 46 DVD-RW recording 47 Keyboard 52 Microphone 51 Modem 49 Mouse 52 operating system locks up 41 Optical Disk Drive(s) 45 optical drive tray eject 45 parallel port 43 Playback problems 45 Preinstalled Software 48 printer installation 53 recover applications 44 resuming printer function 53 software audio problems 48 Sony customer support 20 Speakers 48 startup problems 40 support resource listing 64...