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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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... 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 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...
... 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 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...
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Installing the DVgate plug-in the Windows® taskbar and then click Run. To install the DVgate plug-in Install the plug-in for Adobe Premiere software Your VAIO® computer may not have AVI files that use different audio modes on the same tape. If you have Adobe® Premiere® software preinstalled. The Run window appears. 2 Click Browse and navigate to your C: drive, using the Look in to...
Installing the DVgate plug-in the Windows® taskbar and then click Run. To install the DVgate plug-in Install the plug-in for Adobe Premiere software Your VAIO® computer may not have AVI files that use different audio modes on the same tape. If you have Adobe® Premiere® software preinstalled. The Run window appears. 2 Click Browse and navigate to your C: drive, using the Look in to...
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... camcorder. Smart Capture main window 1 2 3 4 5 6 40 VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Smart Capture Software Smart Capture is a Sony application that manages the i.LINK® connection between your family and friends over the Internet or through e-mail. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that came with your system, such as an optical disc drive or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required...
... camcorder. Smart Capture main window 1 2 3 4 5 6 40 VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Smart Capture Software Smart Capture is a Sony application that manages the i.LINK® connection between your family and friends over the Internet or through e-mail. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that came with your system, such as an optical disc drive or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required...
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......" You need Internet access from your computer to the computer's hard disk drive. ❑ Import tab a Playlist. - dialog box appears. 4 Click Yes to an external device or media. ❑ Device/Media tab - The contents of your connection to the Internet, enabling you to register and use EMD services. 50 SonicStage feature tabs (Main window) ❑ CD tab - The browser view displays your inserted audio CD are displayed, enabling functions such as "tree + list" or "list...
......" You need Internet access from your computer to the computer's hard disk drive. ❑ Import tab a Playlist. - dialog box appears. 4 Click Yes to an external device or media. ❑ Device/Media tab - The contents of your connection to the Internet, enabling you to register and use EMD services. 50 SonicStage feature tabs (Main window) ❑ CD tab - The browser view displays your inserted audio CD are displayed, enabling functions such as "tree + list" or "list...
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.... A 4-pin i.LINK port cannot supply power to locate the i.LINK port on your system, such as an optical or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. Sony computer supplies, accessories, and peripherals can : ❑ supply power from the computer to the connected device if the device is a trademark of the cable into the corresponding 4- Please refer to 12V. The i.LINK connection may vary, depending on installation and use. 60 A 6-pin i.LINK port...
.... A 4-pin i.LINK port cannot supply power to locate the i.LINK port on your system, such as an optical or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. Sony computer supplies, accessories, and peripherals can : ❑ supply power from the computer to the connected device if the device is a trademark of the cable into the corresponding 4- Please refer to 12V. The i.LINK connection may vary, depending on installation and use. 60 A 6-pin i.LINK port...
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... your hard drive. ✍ If you need to reinstall all open applications. 2 When the Windows desktop appears, insert the Application Recovery CD into the upper optical drive. 3 When the Application Recovery menu appears, follow the on your computer's optical drive. The Application Recovery utility loads automatically. ✍ If your system is already on the software application you wish to restore. 65 To Use the Application Recovery CD(s) To Use the Application Recovery...
... your hard drive. ✍ If you need to reinstall all open applications. 2 When the Windows desktop appears, insert the Application Recovery CD into the upper optical drive. 3 When the Application Recovery menu appears, follow the on your computer's optical drive. The Application Recovery utility loads automatically. ✍ If your system is already on the software application you wish to restore. 65 To Use the Application Recovery CD(s) To Use the Application Recovery...
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... Start in Windows to run the Driver Recovery CD utility. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide To Use the Driver Recovery CD The Driver Recovery CD utility enables you to reinstall individual drivers and repair software applications if they become corrupted or are experiencing with your computer, peripheral hardware, or software application. ✍ If you are erased. Reinstalling device drivers with two optical drives, insert the Driver Recovery CD into the optical disc drive. ✍ If your computer. The Control Panel window appears. 4 Click Performance and Maintenance...
... Start in Windows to run the Driver Recovery CD utility. VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide To Use the Driver Recovery CD The Driver Recovery CD utility enables you to reinstall individual drivers and repair software applications if they become corrupted or are experiencing with your computer, peripheral hardware, or software application. ✍ If you are erased. Reinstalling device drivers with two optical drives, insert the Driver Recovery CD into the optical disc drive. ✍ If your computer. The Control Panel window appears. 4 Click Performance and Maintenance...
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... options using the System Setup utility (CMOS Setup Utility). To access System Setup: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select VAIO Help and Support. Open your AOL connection and verify that the application functions properly with the device name, "WAN Network Driver," select Disable. Topic: How do I /O Device Configuration" and press Enter. 5 Use the arrow keys to restore this Network setting, repeat these steps (1 - 3) and select Enable. Topics 3 Right-click on the Local Area Connection with the WAN Network Driver disabled...
... options using the System Setup utility (CMOS Setup Utility). To access System Setup: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select VAIO Help and Support. Open your AOL connection and verify that the application functions properly with the device name, "WAN Network Driver," select Disable. Topic: How do I /O Device Configuration" and press Enter. 5 Use the arrow keys to restore this Network setting, repeat these steps (1 - 3) and select Enable. Topics 3 Right-click on the Local Area Connection with the WAN Network Driver disabled...
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... DVD player's mute feature is turned off. ❑ Check the master volume setting 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 make sure you hear audio but cannot see "To Use the Application Recovery CD(s)" for details about your screen...
... DVD player's mute feature is turned off. ❑ Check the master volume setting 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 make sure you hear audio but cannot see "To Use the Application Recovery CD(s)" for details about your screen...
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... updated drivers for specific operating systems. ❑ To install your printer, follow these steps: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other 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...
... updated drivers for specific operating systems. ❑ To install your printer, follow these steps: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other 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...
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.... You can access the Sony Knowledge Database from the Help menu within the specific application. This advanced reference manual supplies detailed technical information about your hard disk drive as online help files from the Sony Computing Support Web site at http:// www.sony.com/pcsupport. To contact the Sony fax-on commonly encountered problems. Enter a description of available topics. When you want to information on -demand service, call...
.... You can access the Sony Knowledge Database from the Help menu within the specific application. This advanced reference manual supplies detailed technical information about your hard disk drive as online help files from the Sony Computing Support Web site at http:// www.sony.com/pcsupport. To contact the Sony fax-on commonly encountered problems. Enter a description of available topics. When you want to information on -demand service, call...
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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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... and model 7 Follow the on-screen instructions to the manual that your printer may be required for proper installation. ❑ Check the printer manufacturer's Web site for the latest drivers for specific emulation information. About Using A Peripheral Device About Using A Peripheral Device How do not function properly without the updated drivers for specific operating systems. ❑ To install your printer, follow these steps: 1 Click Start in the Windows...
... and model 7 Follow the on-screen instructions to the manual that your printer may be required for proper installation. ❑ Check the printer manufacturer's Web site for the latest drivers for specific emulation information. About Using A Peripheral Device About Using A Peripheral Device How do not function properly without the updated drivers for specific operating systems. ❑ To install your printer, follow these steps: 1 Click Start in the Windows...
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... software.) Software Updates You can use this automated service to information on commonly encountered problems. Enter a description of available topics. VAIO Computer System Reference Manual This advanced reference manual supplies detailed technical information about your hard disk drive as Help. Sony Fax-on the Sony Computing Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. 65 Select the topics that you with answers to view. Knowledge Database This database provides instant access...
... software.) Software Updates You can use this automated service to information on commonly encountered problems. Enter a description of available topics. VAIO Computer System Reference Manual This advanced reference manual supplies detailed technical information about your hard disk drive as Help. Sony Fax-on the Sony Computing Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. 65 Select the topics that you with answers to view. Knowledge Database This database provides instant access...
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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...