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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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... Connectors Front Panel Overview The front panel of Sony used only to designate that came with each other. It also includes Universal Serial Bus (USB) and i.LINK® ports to the optical and floppy disk drives. All products with an i.LINK connection may..., and compatible i.LINK devices. Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to your VAIO Computer allows access to connect compatible peripheral devices. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of your system, such as an optical or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. 7
... Connectors Front Panel Overview The front panel of Sony used only to designate that came with each other. It also includes Universal Serial Bus (USB) and i.LINK® ports to the optical and floppy disk drives. All products with an i.LINK connection may..., and compatible i.LINK devices. Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to your VAIO Computer allows access to connect compatible peripheral devices. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of your system, such as an optical or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. 7
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...while reading and writing data from and to a floppy disk. 5 Optical drive access indicator light Lights in amber while reading and writing data from and to the hard disk. 7 Power switch and indicator light Turns the computer on the back. 9 The 4-pin i.LINK port is located 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...
...while reading and writing data from and to a floppy disk. 5 Optical drive access indicator light Lights in amber while reading and writing data from and to the hard disk. 7 Power switch and indicator light Turns the computer on the back. 9 The 4-pin i.LINK port is located 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...
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...compatible USB devices. 5 Printer port Connection for a parallel device, such as an optical or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. 11 All products with an i.LINK ...connection may vary, depending on operating conditions and proper connection. Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to your compatible i.LINK device for a phone cable (optional) to the computer. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony...
...compatible USB devices. 5 Printer port Connection for a parallel device, such as an optical or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. 11 All products with an i.LINK ...connection may vary, depending on operating conditions and proper connection. Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to your compatible i.LINK device for a phone cable (optional) to the computer. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony...
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... with an i.LINK connection may vary, depending on operating conditions and proper connection. VAIO Action Setup VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for your compatible i.LINK device for information on the ...Sony used only to your system, such as their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. 13 Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to designate that came with the following applications as an optical or hard disk drive, confirm their default settings: ❑ S1 - Shortcut Keys The programmable S Keys are linked with your computer...
... with an i.LINK connection may vary, depending on operating conditions and proper connection. VAIO Action Setup VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for your compatible i.LINK device for information on the ...Sony used only to your system, such as their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. 13 Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to designate that came with the following applications as an optical or hard disk drive, confirm their default settings: ❑ S1 - Shortcut Keys The programmable S Keys are linked with your computer...
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... mouse. 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 to its predecessor, OpenMG™ Jukebox. A smart solution for Memory Stick® media. Smart Capture manages the i.LINK® connection between your hard drive, a Sony digital...
... mouse. 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 to its predecessor, OpenMG™ Jukebox. A smart solution for Memory Stick® media. Smart Capture manages the i.LINK® connection between your hard drive, a Sony digital...
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...Adobe Premiere 6.0 by closing all open applications, or defragmenting your hard drive. The Run window appears. 2 Click Browse and navigate to your...-click Program Files, double-click Sony, and then double-click DVgate. 28 MPEG files cannot be recorded. ❑ Avoid recording problems, such as this software on your computer, you must be recorded at the...drive, using the Look in the Windows® taskbar and then click Run. If you have Adobe® Premiere® software preinstalled. To install the DVgate plug-in Install the plug-in for Adobe Premiere software Your VAIO® computer...
...Adobe Premiere 6.0 by closing all open applications, or defragmenting your hard drive. The Run window appears. 2 Click Browse and navigate to your...-click Program Files, double-click Sony, and then double-click DVgate. 28 MPEG files cannot be recorded. ❑ Avoid recording problems, such as this software on your computer, you must be recorded at the...drive, using the Look in the Windows® taskbar and then click Run. If you have Adobe® Premiere® software preinstalled. To install the DVgate plug-in Install the plug-in for Adobe Premiere software Your VAIO® computer...
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VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Smart Capture Software Smart Capture is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that manages the i.LINK® connection between your computer and a compatible i.LINK digital camera or camcorder. All products with your family and friends over the Internet or through e-mail. ✍ i.LINK is a Sony...LINK devices. The i.LINK connection may not communicate with your system, such as an optical disc drive or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. Smart Capture main window 1 2 3 4 5 6 40
VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Smart Capture Software Smart Capture is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that manages the i.LINK® connection between your computer and a compatible i.LINK digital camera or camcorder. All products with your family and friends over the Internet or through e-mail. ✍ i.LINK is a Sony...LINK devices. The i.LINK connection may not communicate with your system, such as an optical disc drive or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. Smart Capture main window 1 2 3 4 5 6 40
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...music files via the Internet. Contact your network administrator for communication between your browser and Sony's World Wide Web (WWW) server. If you are compatible with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) and configure your computer for Internet access before using SonicStage, the audio file is a software application that .... When you need: ❑ Access to the proxy server of digital audio files. To use SSL due to the Internet from Sony Corporation. SonicStage Software SonicStage Software SonicStage™ is encoded in ATRAC3 format onto your computer's hard drive.
...music files via the Internet. Contact your network administrator for communication between your browser and Sony's World Wide Web (WWW) server. If you are compatible with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) and configure your computer for Internet access before using SonicStage, the audio file is a software application that .... When you need: ❑ Access to the proxy server of digital audio files. To use SSL due to the Internet from Sony Corporation. SonicStage Software SonicStage Software SonicStage™ is encoded in ATRAC3 format onto your computer's hard drive.
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...media. ❑ Device/Media tab - SonicStage feature tabs (Main window) ❑ CD tab - You can transfer the audio files to the computer's hard disk drive. ❑ Import tab a Playlist. - Import MP3, WAV or audio files on your audio files, connected external device, or inserted media. ... services. 50 You need Internet access from your connection to the Internet, enabling you to ❑ Playlist tab only. - 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 ...
...media. ❑ Device/Media tab - SonicStage feature tabs (Main window) ❑ CD tab - You can transfer the audio files to the computer's hard disk drive. ❑ Import tab a Playlist. - Import MP3, WAV or audio files on your audio files, connected external device, or inserted media. ... services. 50 You need Internet access from your connection to the Internet, enabling you to ❑ Playlist tab only. - 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 ...
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...9997; To cancel Check In, click (Stop), or click Cancel in the Processing dialog box that is displayed during the Check In process. Your computer automatically recognizes the connected external device or media and lists the content information in a new panel on the right side of the Transfer window. ...media can access the online help file as follows: 1 Click the Start button in to the hard drive of the same computer from the song list of the external device or media. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide 5 Click (Out), or drag the song to the desired position in the external ...
...9997; To cancel Check In, click (Stop), or click Cancel in the Processing dialog box that is displayed during the Check In process. Your computer automatically recognizes the connected external device or media and lists the content information in a new panel on the right side of the Transfer window. ...media can access the online help file as follows: 1 Click the Start button in to the hard drive of the same computer from the song list of the external device or media. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide 5 Click (Out), or drag the song to the desired position in the external ...
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...box appears. 4 Select Action from consuming the available space on your computer's hard disk drive(s). 59 To improve the performance of Sony audio and video software applications, the hard disk drive on the data capacity and current utilization of hours to complete defragmentation,... depending on your computer's D partition regularly. Some Sony software applications save files to the D partition. Defragmenting your hard disk drive If you should defragment your computer has been formatted with two partitions, C and D. Configuring Your VAIO Computer This section provides information...
...box appears. 4 Select Action from consuming the available space on your computer's hard disk drive(s). 59 To improve the performance of Sony audio and video software applications, the hard disk drive on the data capacity and current utilization of hours to complete defragmentation,... depending on your computer's D partition regularly. Some Sony software applications save files to the D partition. Defragmenting your hard disk drive If you should defragment your computer has been formatted with two partitions, C and D. Configuring Your VAIO Computer This section provides information...
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... i.LINK device for information on your system, such as an optical or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide i.LINK (IEEE1394) Compatibility Your VAIO computer may include either 4-pin or 6-pin, or both types, of i.LINK...supply power to 12V. The i.LINK connection may not communicate with your local retailer, from the computer to the connected device if the device is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that came with your compatible i.LINK device for more information on the ...
... i.LINK device for information on your system, such as an optical or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide i.LINK (IEEE1394) Compatibility Your VAIO computer may include either 4-pin or 6-pin, or both types, of i.LINK...supply power to 12V. The i.LINK connection may not communicate with your local retailer, from the computer to the connected device if the device is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that came with your compatible i.LINK device for more information on the ...
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.... Driver Recovery CD Sony Electronics Inc. Application Recovery CD(s) Sony Electronics Inc. It can reinstall the operating system and software applications that shipped with your computer if they become corrupted or are prompted to reinstall individual device drivers. Use it to reinstall individual applications. If you experience a problem with your hard drive. ✍ Use the...
.... Driver Recovery CD Sony Electronics Inc. Application Recovery CD(s) Sony Electronics Inc. It can reinstall the operating system and software applications that shipped with your computer if they become corrupted or are prompted to reinstall individual device drivers. Use it to reinstall individual applications. If you experience a problem with your hard drive. ✍ Use the...
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VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Full restore with format The System Recovery utility formats your computer's optical drive. The System Recovery utility starts from the first CD has been installed. You are prompted to insert the next CD(s) once the information from the optical drive. The first CD must ... System Recovery CD, insert the first CD to insert your system using the System Recovery CD(s), you may be in your hard disk drive and then restores all the original software applications. You will lose any software you have installed and any applications that were not...
VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Full restore with format The System Recovery utility formats your computer's optical drive. The System Recovery utility starts from the first CD has been installed. You are prompted to insert the next CD(s) once the information from the optical drive. The first CD must ... System Recovery CD, insert the first CD to insert your system using the System Recovery CD(s), you may be in your hard disk drive and then restores all the original software applications. You will lose any software you have installed and any applications that were not...
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...more Application Recovery CDs. If you have any questions about using the Application Recovery CD(s), visit www.sony.com/ pcsupport, or contact Sony Customer Support at 1-888-4-SONY-PC. Reinstalling an individual software application may include one or more than one Application Recovery CD, ...into your computer. Using the Application Recovery CD(s) 1 Turn on -screen instructions to run the Application Recovery CD utility. You may not need to reinstall the entire contents of your hard drive. ✍ If you need to reinstall all open applications. 2 When the Windows desktop appears,...
...more Application Recovery CDs. If you have any questions about using the Application Recovery CD(s), visit www.sony.com/ pcsupport, or contact Sony Customer Support at 1-888-4-SONY-PC. Reinstalling an individual software application may include one or more than one Application Recovery CD, ...into your computer. Using the Application Recovery CD(s) 1 Turn on -screen instructions to run the Application Recovery CD utility. You may not need to reinstall the entire contents of your hard drive. ✍ If you need to reinstall all open applications. 2 When the Windows desktop appears,...
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... dust on Use Using the hard disk drive ❑ Do not place the computer in a location that is subject to vibration or shock. ❑ Do not move the computer during operation. ❑ Do not subject the computer to sudden changes in the optical drive and damage the drive. Notes on the surface of... a disc may come off while the disc is badly soiled, moisten a soft cloth with a dry soft cloth. 83 Proper care of the disc is accessing the hard disk drive. Handling floppy disks...
... dust on Use Using the hard disk drive ❑ Do not place the computer in a location that is subject to vibration or shock. ❑ Do not move the computer during operation. ❑ Do not subject the computer to sudden changes in the optical drive and damage the drive. Notes on the surface of... a disc may come off while the disc is badly soiled, moisten a soft cloth with a dry soft cloth. 83 Proper care of the disc is accessing the hard disk drive. Handling floppy disks...
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... up your hard drive. You can download the latest software updates and software patches for your problem and the Knowledge Database searches for the corresponding solutions online. Select the topics that you with answers to information on commonly encountered problems. Enter a description of available topics. To contact the Sony fax-on your VAIO Computer and...
... up your hard drive. You can download the latest software updates and software patches for your problem and the Knowledge Database searches for the corresponding solutions online. Select the topics that you with answers to information on commonly encountered problems. Enter a description of available topics. To contact the Sony fax-on your VAIO Computer and...
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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 ...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 25 PhotoAlbum 24 PhotoCapture 19 PhotoCollection 22 PhotoDecor 23 disconnecting power cords 79 display refresh rate ...
...-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 ...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 25 PhotoAlbum 24 PhotoCapture 19 PhotoCollection 22 PhotoDecor 23 disconnecting power cords 79 display refresh rate ...
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...here to view your hard drive. Online (Electronic) Specifications The online specifications sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of your Sony computer. The Welcome page displays in the right-side frame. 4 Locate the link in the following sequence: VAIO Quick Start The Quick... how to get the most from your computer quickly and easily. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About Support Resources Sony provides several support options for your VAIO computer. To view this online information: 1 Click Start in hard copy for all models.) Online (Electronic)...
...here to view your hard drive. Online (Electronic) Specifications The online specifications sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of your Sony computer. The Welcome page displays in the right-side frame. 4 Locate the link in the following sequence: VAIO Quick Start The Quick... how to get the most from your computer quickly and easily. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About Support Resources Sony provides several support options for your VAIO computer. To view this online information: 1 Click Start in hard copy for all models.) Online (Electronic)...