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VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide

VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide10Back Panel OverviewThe back panel of your computer contains the ports for supplied and optional accessories.

Locating Controls And Connectors113 Ethernet port10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet interface.(The port marked with (Network) is for LAN connections

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13VAIO Action SetupVAIO Action Setup manages the settings for your computer’s Shortcut keys (S Keys).Shortcut KeysThe programmable S Keys are linked w

VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide143 Click the S Key you want to change.4 From the Select Application dialog box, click the option for the desir

15VAIO AV ApplicationsYour VAIO® computer has a preinstalled collection of audio and video (AV) applications that make it easy to use advanced multime

VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide16Overview of Preinstalled Software DigitalPrintSony Electronics Inc.This image management software makes it fu

Overview of Preinstalled Software17Smart CaptureSony Electronics Inc.Smart Capture is a fun new way to send multimedia messages via e-mail. Smart Capt

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DigitalPrint Software19DigitalPrint SoftwareDigitalPrint is designed to creatively manage your digital pictures. With its easy-to-use features, you ca

VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide202 Click the camera icon to open the Enter Photo Folder Name dialog box. You can enter a name for a new folder

DigitalPrint Software213 Click Capture to capture still images. You can preview a thumbnail version of your pictures in the selection view window.4 Se

VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide22Using PhotoCollectionYou can select and print your favorite digital pictures, using your computer and home pr

DigitalPrint Software236 Click Print All to print all pages, or click “Print the selected page only” to print a specific page of photos.Using PhotoDec

VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide242 Select the desired folder. From the thumbnail view, click to select the pictures you want to decorate. The

DigitalPrint Software252 Click Create New Album. The Select Photo window appears.3 Select the photos you want to include in your album from the availa

VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide262 Click an icon to select a media type. A new window opens.3 Click the paper layout icon. The Select Design w

DVgate Software27DVgate SoftwareConnecting a digital video camcorderTurn off the power to your digital video camcorder before connecting it to your co

VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide28To use DVgate software to record AVI files to tape❑ Do not use DVgate™ software when the connected digital vi

MovieShaker Software29MovieShaker SoftwareMovieShaker™ software can be used to create fun and innovative movies without any previous knowledge of film

3ContentsWelcome...5Locating Controls And Connectors...7Front Panel Overview...

VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide30Creating movies with MovieShaker softwareUsing your imported clips, you can create a short movie using the Sh

MovieShaker Software31Using the Shake feature1 Click the Shake tab. The Shake tray appears2 Select a mood by clicking a face in the Shake pattern tray

VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide32Adding effects to a scene or a clip1 Double-click or drag the desired clip or scene to move it to the Story B

MovieShaker Software33Adding text effects to a scene or clip1 Double-click or drag the clip or scene to move it to the Story Board tray.2 Click the Te

VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide34Saving a movie1 Verify that the movie or clips you want to save are located on the Story Board tray. 2 Click

MovieShaker Software35Using ImageStation online service with MovieShaker softwareImageStationSM is an online service that allows you to store your pic

VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide366 When the ImageStation application on your computer connects with ImageStation online, your files are upload

PictureGear Software37PictureGear SoftwarePictureGear™ software is a digital image management application that allows you to view all the images store

VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide38Creating a photo album1 Click the Folder tab in the main window and browse to locate your pictures.2 Select t

PictureGear Software396 Click the “Customize the design” button to add pictures, frames, text, and effects.7 Click Save to designate the location wher

VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide4Configuring Your VAIO Computer...59Hard Disk Drive Partition...5

VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide40Smart CaptureSmart Capture is a Sony application that manages the i.LINK® connection between your computer an

Smart Capture41The Smart Capture main window opens with a blue screen image, indicating that there is no data input from a digital camera or camcorder

VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide425 Click the Options button to view the available options for your still image capture. The Still Image Option

Smart Capture43To capture a picture in Still mode1 Use your digital camera or camcorder to locate the image you want to capture. When you see the desi

VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide44Using Net Movie Mode1 From the Start button in the Windows taskbar, select All Programs, select Smart Capture

Smart Capture45❑ Destination — Select a file destination for your movies when recording video clips.❑ Capture Button — Set the characteristics of the

VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide463 You can review your movie from the Movie Player window by using the play, pause, and stop buttons. Click th

Smart Capture47To upload with Movie Player1 Click the Upload Button in Movie Player to begin transfer of your movie to the ImageStation Web site. The

VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide483 From the Still Viewer window, click the Upload button to transfer your pictures or movies to the ImageStati

SonicStage Software49SonicStage SoftwareSonicStage software is a new jukebox application that adds a host of new features to its predecessor, OpenMG™

5WelcomeThank you for purchasing your Sony VAIO® computer! Your new computer is a superb blend of high technology and easy-to-use functionality. The i

VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide50SonicStage feature tabs (Main window)❑ CD tab — The contents of your inserted audio CD are displayed, enabl

SonicStage Software51Recording from a CDYou can record songs from audio CDs and import them to playlists in SonicStage.1 Insert an audio CD into your

VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide524 You can identify specific tracks on your CD by clearing the check marks from the tracks you don’t want to r

SonicStage Software53Check-Out1 Connect the external device or insert the media into your computer.2 Click the Transfer tab to display the Transfer wi

VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide54Check In1 Connect the external device or insert the media into your computer.2 Click the Transfer tab to disp

SonicStage Software55Additional features❑ SonicStage Tutorial — SonicStage features are described in the Tutorial. The user-friendly interface instruc

VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide56VisualFlow SoftwareVisualFlow™ software is a Sony state-of-the-art multimedia browser designed specifically f

VisualFlow Software574 Click an icon in the Sort section on the main toolbar to select a sorting method.5 Placing your cursor on the left end of the m

VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide58Additional Software InformationVAIO Edit ComponentsVA IO ® Edit Components is a software plug-in for Adobe® P

59Configuring Your VAIO ComputerThis section provides information about maintaining your computer’s hard disk drive performance and connecting a compa

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VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide60i.LINK (IEEE1394) CompatibilityYour VAIO computer may include either 4-pin or 6-pin, or both types, of i.LINK

i.LINK (IEEE1394) Compatibility61Connecting an i.LINK (IEEE1394) device1 Use the symbol to locate the i.LINK port on your compatible i.LINK device a

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63System, Application,And Driver Recovery CD(s)System Recovery CD(s)Sony Electronics Inc.The System Recovery CD utility enables you to restore the ope

VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide64To Use the System Recovery CD(s) The System Recovery utility formats your hard disk drive and restores all th

To Use the System Recovery CD(s)65Using the System Recovery CD(s)Your system may take a few minutes to load necessary files. A blue screen appears dur

VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide66To Use the Application Recovery CD(s)The Application Recovery CD utility enables you to reinstall individual

To Use the Driver Recovery CD67To Use the Driver Recovery CDThe Driver Recovery CD utility enables you to reinstall individual drivers and repair soft

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69TroubleshootingThis section describes how to solve common problems you may encounter when using your computer. Many problems have simple solutions,

7Locating Controls And ConnectorsFront Panel OverviewThe front panel of your VAIO Computer allows access to the optical and floppy disk drives. It als

VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide70My drivers are corrupted or deleted. I want to recover drivers that came with my computer.See “To Use the Dri

Troubleshooting71Why does the Windows® operating system stop responding during shutdown?The Windows operating system may not shut down properly for ma

VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide72My optical drive tray does not open.There are two methods for opening your optical drive tray:❑ Use the Eject

Troubleshooting73I cannot play a DVD.If a region code warning appears when you are using the DVD player application, it may be that the region code of

VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide74When I click an application icon, a message such as “You must insert the application CD into your drive” appe

Troubleshooting75Why is there no sound in any application?❑ Check that the speakers are plugged into the Headphones jack.❑ If your speakers have a mut

VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide76My modem connection is slow.Many factors influence modem connection speed:❑ Telephone line noise❑ Incompatibi

Troubleshooting77❑ If it appears that your modem is not functioning properly, check the device status. 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then clic

VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide783 From the Audio tab, locate the Sound recording section and click the Volume button. The Recording Control d

Troubleshooting79My mouse needs to be set up for left-hand use.1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Control Panel.2 Click Printers and Oth

VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide8Front panel ✍ Your computer may not be supplied with all of the features listed, depending on the system confi

VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide80How do I install a printer?❑ If your printer has a USB, IEEE1394, or infrared connection, contact the printer

Troubleshooting81To contact Sony for technical supportFor further technical assistance, call 1-888-4-SONY-PC (1-888-476-6972) or access the Sony Compu

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Notes on Use83Notes on UseThe information in this section provides basic procedures to follow when handling your computer, components, and accessories

VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide84Disposal of the lithium batteryDispose of the lithium battery properly. In some areas, the disposal of lithiu

Notes on Use85❑ Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, keyboard, or mouse, shut down your computer and then unplug it. You may want

VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide86Upgrading the computer system❑ The upgrading procedures described in the online manual, assume familiarity wi

Notes on Use87Using the hard disk drive❑ Do not place the computer in a location that is subject to vibration or shock.❑ Do not move the computer duri

VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide88ResourcesSony provides several support options for your Sony computer. When you have questions about your com

Resources89Sony Fax-on-Demand This service provides you with answers to commonly asked questions. You can use this automated service to request a list

Locating Controls And Connectors94 Floppy disk drive access indicator lightLights in green while reading and writing data from and to a floppy disk.5

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91IndexAACInput port 11air circulation 84Application Recovery CD(s)ARCDs 66audio file formats 55audio problems 75BBack Panel 10Browser security 49Ccau

VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide92Eelectronic equipment 84Electronic Music Distribution service 49electrostatic discharge 86EMD service 49encry

Index93optical driverecording speed 74tray eject 72Pparallel portchanging type 71partitioning your hard disk drive 59party lines 85PBX (Private Branch

VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide94CD/DVD playback problems 72CD-RW recording 74changing parallel port type 71computer stopped responding 70DVD