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Sony PCV-RX551 User's Guide

1. Display Launcher Exit Help 0 Wersion Information VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Using PhotoCollection You can select and print your favorite digital pictures using your computer and home printer 1 Click Photo to open the PhotoCollection window A list of available Folders is displayed on the left side of the window with the folder contents displayed as thumbnail pictures on the right PhotoCollection window ByjPhotoCollection f Photo Folder Photos in the My Pictures folder 1 Delete Select All Unselect All TN o h ye A Register Folder Cancel Registration Display Launcher O Exit O Help D version Information A 2 Select the desired folder From the thumbnail view click to select the pictures you want to print 3 Click the Photo Print button at the top of the window Select the number of prints you want to make using the scroll arrows Click OK 4 Select the paper based on the picture positioning desired A layout preview is displayed on the left side of the window 5 Use the configuration buttons and drop down lists to select the printer and to set margins DigitalPrint Software Printer and Paper selection window Print Setting 6 Click Print All to begin printing all pages or click Print the selected page only to print a specific page of photos Using PhotoDecor
2. You can decorate your favorite photos with clip art stamps or your own drawing talent Add remove and change your designs to create your own unique photo art 1 Click Pl Edit to open the PhotoDecor New PhotoDecor window A list of your available Folders 1s displayed on the left side of the window with the folder contents displayed as thumbnail pictures on the right PhotoDecor New PhotoDecor window ElPhotoDecor New PhotoDecor Select the photo to be decorated Photo Folder TSE SR Decorated Photos Display Launcher VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide 2 Select the desired folder From the thumbnail view click to select the pictures you want to decorate The PhotoDecor editing window appears 3 Use the decoration features on the right side of the window by clicking on the desired decoration icon and then dragging the decoration onto your photo 4 Click the Print button when your photo is ready to be printed You can save your decorated pictures before printing Name the new picture and click Save gt The default location for your saved decorated pictures is in the Decorated Photos folder which can be viewed from the PhotoDecor New PhotoDecor window Using PhotoAlbum Capture your special photos in an organized photo album You can share your custom made photo albums with friends and family 1 Click ES Album to open the PhotoAlbum New Album window Pho
3. Adobe Premiere plug in 28 AVI files 28 using a digital video device 27 E electronic equipment 80 Electronic Music Distribution 49 electrostatic discharge 82 encryption 49 Ethernet connecting 61 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 1 LINK 4 pin port 9 6 pin port 11 compatibility 60 connecting 60 ImageStation 35 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 9 Microphone jack 11 background noise 75 troubleshooting 75 Modem jack 11 slow connection 73 troubleshooting 74 moisture condensation 81 Monitor port 11 refresh rate 82 mouse port 10 troubleshooting 75 MovieShaker software 30 adding effects 32 creating movies 30 saving a movie 34 ER O Z Z uploading to Internet 35 using ImageStation 35 using the Shaker feature 31 multiple telephone lines 81 O Operating system locks up 69 optical drive recording speed 72 tray eject 70 P parallel port changing type 69 partitioning your hard disk drive 59 party lines 81 PBX Private Branch Exchange 81 PictureGear software 37 creating a photo album 38 managing pictures 37 power butto
4. Audio Devices Properties window Topic My mouse does not work E E NH Check that the mouse 1s plugged securely into the Mouse port Save and close all open applications Turn off your computer wait approximately 10 seconds and then restart your computer There may be dust or dirt inside the mouse mechanism To clean the mouse follow these steps 1 Save and close all applications and turn off your computer 2 Turn the mouse upside down 3 Remove the mouse ball cover on the back of the mouse by turning clockwise the ring that covers the mouse ball 4 Turn the mouse upright and drop the mouse ball into your hand VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide 5 Using piece of tape remove any dust or dirt on the mouse ball and inside the mouse ball socket 6 Return the mouse ball to the socket and replace the mouse ball cover Secure the cover by turning the ring counter clockwise You may need to reinstall the mouse drivers See To Use the Driver Recovery CD for more information Topic My 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 Other Hardware then click Mouse The Mouse Properties dialog box appears 3 From the Buttons tab select Switch primary and secondary buttons under the Button Configuration options 4 Click Apply then click OK Topic My keyboard does not work 2 Check that the keyboard is secu
5. Do not disassemble it or dispose of it in fire Replace the battery with a Sony CR2032 lithium battery Using a type of battery other than a CR2032 may present a risk of fire or explosion Handling the computer system 4 Do not place your Sony computer in a location subject to _ Heat sources such as radiators or air ducts Direct sunlight Excessive dust Mechanical vibration or shock Strong magnets or speakers that are not magnetically shielded Ambient temperature of more than 95 F 35 C or less than 50 F 10 C High humidity moisture or rain COOU LU 2 Do not place electronic equipment near your computer The computer s electromagnetic field may cause a malfunction 2 Provide adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat build up Do not place your computer on loose surfaces such as rugs or blankets or near materials such as curtains or draperies that may block its ventilation slots Leave a space of at least 8 inches from the back panel of your computer 2 Clean the cabinet with a soft dry cloth or a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution Do not use any type of abrasive pad scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine as it may damage the finish of your Sony computer 2 Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet keyboard or mouse shut down your computer and then unplug it You may want to have the computer checked by qualified personnel before operating it
6. Keys The programmable S Keys are linked with the following applications as their default settings UOO OUO O S1 Outlook Express S2 Internet Explorer S3 SonicStage S4 PictureGear S5 MovieShaker S6 Help Demo You can reprogram the S keys to launch other applications i LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection The i LINK connection may vary depending on the software applications operating system and compatible i LINK devices All products with an i LINK connection may not communicate with each other Please refer to the documentation that came with your compatible i LINK device for information on operating conditions and proper connection Before connecting compatible i LINK PC peripherals to 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 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 gt You 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 change 4 From the Select Application dialog box click the option for the desired type of function The corresponding applications appear in the list box on the ri
7. RW recording 72 keyboard 76 microphone 75 modem 74 modem speed 73 mouse 75 operating system locks up 69 optical drive tray eject 70 printer installation 77 recover applications 67 software audio problems 72 startup problems 67 system response 77 Topics 67 turning off your computer 79 TV interference 81 U Uninterruptible Power Supply 79 Universal Serial Bus ports 9 upgrading your computer 81 UPS 79 USB port 9 oo o a Index
8. Recording mode as this may produce a malfunction in the device Video captures larger than 2 GB 9 minutes and 30 seconds are automatically continued in a second file You can record stereo audio stereo 1 while capturing video or you can add audio on the stereo 2 track after capturing the video data You cannot use different audio modes on the same tape Perform a separate capture for each audio mode you wish to use DV gate software does not support hard disk compression Do not use disk compression if you are planning to work with DV gate software Title data is saved in the flash memory of a digital video camera and is not transferred to tape by DV gate software Disable your screen saver program to avoid interruption during your capture sessions The drop frame compensation feature does not provide accurate compensation adjustments for tapes recorded in LP mode The information displayed by the capture progress indicator may not be accurate for tapes that are recorded using a mixture of both SP and LP modes Keep the video head of your digital video device properly cleaned Anomalies that you see in captured data may be due to dust or other particles on the video head The last frame captured is one frame before your selected OUT point The frame you see immediately after clicking the OUT button 1s not captured VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide To use DVgate software to record AVI files to tape 4 Do no
9. Studio Computer User Guide MovieShaker Sony Electronics Inc Sony s original MovieShaker software creates personal movies that have transitions background music and text Just import your video clips and shake with a click of the mouse Your personal movies are easy to create and fun to share with family and friends PictureGear Sony Electronics Inc This image management software displays images from your hard drive a Sony digital still camera or a Sony Mavica camera The images appear in a convenient light table format so that you can easily view the contents of an entire folder Smart Capture Sony Electronics Inc Smart Capture is a fun new way to send multimedia messages via e mail Smart Capture manages the 1 LINK connection between your notebook and a Sony Digital Handycam Camcorder that supports the i LINK interface It allows you to capture compressed video or still images and save them to your hard disk drive or share via e mail A smart solution for computer digital audio video and network convergence SonicStage Sony Electronics Inc This new jukebox application adds a host of new features to its predecessor OpenMG Jukebox Continuing to take advantage of Sony s copyright protected ATRAC3 format for high quality digital audio storage SonicStage sports a new Music Visualizer a sleek new player skin design audio CD burning capability and a parametric equalizer for fine tuning audio pla
10. The first CD must be in the drive when you turn on your computer o If your system is equipped with two optical drives insert the System Recovery CD into the upper optical drive 2 Turn off your computer 3 Wait 30 seconds and turn on your computer 4 Type the letter O to signify you have read and accepted the Microsoft End User License Agreement 5 When the System Recovery menu appears follow the on screen instructions to complete the recovery process a Your system may include one or more System Recovery CDs If you have more than one System Recovery CD insert the first CD to run the System Recovery program You are prompted to insert the next CD s once the information from the first CD has been installed The recovery process takes approximately 30 to 60 minutes to complete After recovering your system using the System Recovery CD s you may be prompted to insert your Application Recovery CD s after restarting Windows Use the Application Recovery CD s to complete full restoration of your system To Use the Application Recovery CD s To Use the Application Recovery CD s The Application Recovery CD utility enables you to reinstall individual software applications if they become corrupted or are erased Reinstalling an individual software application may correct a problem that you are experiencing with your computer or specific application You may not need to reinstall the entire contents of your hard
11. Untitled Unknown Unknown 04 53 3 7 MB Untitled Unknown Unknown 05 17 4 0 MB Untitled Unknown Unknown 04 46 3 6 MB Untitled Unknown Unknown 02 32 1 9 MB Untitled Unknown Unknown 02 58 2 2 MB Untitled Unknown Unknown 03 02 2 3 MB Untitled Unknown Unknown 03 46 2 8 MB Untitled Unknown Unknown 03 20 2 5 MB Recordable time available C 105kbps 93Hrs Remain C 4215MB Tut 4 You can identify specific tracks on your CD by clearing the check marks from the tracks you don t want to record You can clear all selected tracks by selecting the empty checkbox next to Select All and then selecting the tracks you want to record If your Internet connection is active you can use the E CD Info button to view the name of your CD and its song titles The CD Info button feature is not supported for all audio CDs gt o SonicStage Software 5 Click HH Rec to Jukebox to begin recording When the recording is finished the new playlist appears in the File tree view of the Playlist window Transferring songs Check In Check Out You can transfer songs between the playlists in the SonicStage software and external devices or media For more information on using your external devices or media see the instructions supplied with the device or media These instructions are for using the Check In Check Out 1 step method For information on using another method see Changing the check in check out settings in the Sonic
12. and the computer E U E 2 Verify that drivers are installed properly by 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 view installed drivers A dirty or damaged disc may also cause the computer to stop responding while it tries to read the disc If necessary remove the disc and check that it is not dirty or damaged gt To recover the CD or DVD software applications that are preinstalled on your computer see To Use the Application Recovery CD s for more information Topic When I click an application icon a message such as You must insert the application CD into your drive appears and the software does not start 2 Some software applications require specific files that are located on the application s CD ROM Insert the disc and try starting the program again 2 Check to make sure you inserted the CD ROM with the label side facing up NE VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Topic Why doesn t my optical drive DVD RW or CD RW record at the highest speed If you are having difficulty formatting DVD RW or CD RW media for recording purposes try changing the write speed to a lower setting See the online Help or documentation that came with your CD or DVD recording software applicati
13. any further ER O Z Notes on Use The computer uses high frequency radio signals and may cause interference to radio or TV reception Should this occur relocate the computer a suitable distance away from the set Use only specified peripheral equipment and interface cables otherwise problems may result Do not use cut or damaged connection cables Always switch the power off before connecting your computer to peripheral equipment otherwise damage may occur to the integrated circuits in your computer Your computer keyboard and mouse consist of high precision electronic parts Do not drop them or bump them against other objects Your Sony computer will not work with party lines cannot be connected to a coin operated telephone and may not work with multiple phone lines or a private branch exchange PBX If the telephone company makes a service call to your home or office and determines that your computer is responsible for the problem the telephone company may bill you for the service call If you do not disconnect your computer when it is adversely affecting the telephone line the telephone company has the right to disconnect your service until you correct the problem Moisture condensation If your computer is brought directly from a cold location to a warm one moisture may condense inside your computer In this case allow at least an hour before turning on your computer If any problem occurs unplug your c
14. loss The power control button on the front panel does not turn off the system AC power To remove power from the system you must turn off the computer and then unplug the AC power cord from the wall outlet or power strip Do not place heavy objects on the power cord Do not operate the system with the cover removed Always reinstall the cover before turning on the system To disconnect the cord pull it out by the plug Never pull the cord itself Unplug your computer from the wall outlet 1f you will not be using the computer for a long time Before touching anything inside the computer turn the system off and let it cool for ten minutes This will ensure that the processor heat sink will not be hot Do not attempt to open the power supply There are no user serviceable parts in the power supply To avoid personal injury or damage to your equipment refer the repair or replacement of the power supply to qualified personnel only VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Disposal of the lithium battery Dispose of the lithium battery properly In some areas the disposal of lithium batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited You can return your unwanted lithium batteries to your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1 888 4 SON Y PC 1 888 476 6972 A Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium batteries The lithium battery may explode if mistreated
15. the system configuration you purchased Your computer s visual presentation of the VAIO AV applications may not appear exactly as shown in this section depending on the specific computer model you purchased Overview of Preinstalled Software DigitalPrint Sony Electronics Inc This image management software makes it fun and easy to edit import and organize your digital pictures in a photo album for rich digital printing to any standard color laser or inkjet printer Digital Print can also be used to make custom CD labels for your audio CDs DVgate Sony Electronics Inc Connect a digital video camera recorder to the 1 LINK port and capture your own video clips and still images You can edit clips from your video add new clips and combine clips into new movie segments You can also save your images in a variety of popular file formats Media Bar DVD Player Sony Electronics Inc Media Bar DVD Player is created especially for high quality DVD playback You can enjoy the superior digital video quality and the effects features You can rewind or fast forward scenes from the DVD Player monitor as you would with any ordinary DVD player to easily find the scene you want to view Typical DVD playback features are available such as multiple angles audio language tracks and subtitles Media Bar DVD Player seamlessly integrates a premium audio visual experience with an easy to use software interface A EA VAIO Digital
16. to add from the Effect tray to the Effect palette on the working panel 4 Click the Play button on the Edit tray to preview the effect The added effect previews on the clip displayed in the Effect tray window gt You can eliminate an effect by dragging it from the Effect palette to the trash icon on the working panel See the online Help file for more information on adjusting effect duration and replaying clips and scenes o o o gt MovieShaker Software To add text effects to a scene or clip 1 Double click or drag the clip or scene to move it to the Story Board tray 2 Click the Text button on the Editing tray Effects Tray Text button selected Text Setting V Font E Style F Bold T talic Effects Shadow 7 Edge Size Small E Large 80 Text Black E o E a Th center Right Mi ae center Bottom Sample Text 3 Click the Text Setting button to create customized text The Text Setting dialog box appears enabling you select the desired font color and positioning for your text 4 Drag the Text effect icon you want to add from the Effect tray to the Effect palette on the working panel 5 Click the Play button on the Edit tray to preview the text effect The clip displays the text effect in the Effect tray window From the working panel you can eliminate a text effect by dragging it from the Effect palette to the trash icon See the online Help file for more information on adjusting Text effe
17. to have a video mail less than 1 MB Format tab view Capture Button tab view The Recording Options window has three tabs 2 Format You can adjust the compression rate for your movies in MPEG format or choose the AVI option for no compression You can also set the maximum recording time for your movie capture Smart Capture Software Destination Select a file destination for your movies when recording video clips Q Capture Button Set the characteristics of the software s on screen Capture button You can start and stop recording by clicking the Capture button this is the default characteristic You can select Anti Ground Shooting which allows recording to occur only while you click and hold the Capture button Recording will stop when you release the button 5 Click the Effects button to select a special image effect The Effect Settings window appears Use the drop down list to view and customize the available effects gt You can remove all special effects by clicking the No Effects button To capture a movie in Net Movie mode 1 Use your digital camcorder to locate the view s you want to capture When you see the desired view in either the Smart Capture window or your camcorder s viewfinder click the Capture button to begin recording your movie The Movie Player window appears 2 Click the Capture button when you have finished recording your movie and the first frame of your movie appear
18. you want to remove Handling a CRT display a O Do not change the CRT display refresh rate to 85 Hz as DVD playback and the DV gate software may not function correctly Sony recommends that you keep your CRT display at the preset optimal refresh rate 75 Hz Do not place the display near a strong magnetic force Do not block the ventilation slots on the display Using the computer in low temperature conditions may produce a residual image on the screen This 1s not a malfunction When the computer returns to normal temperature the screen returns to normal A residual image may appear on the screen 1f the same image 1s displayed for a lengthy period of time The image disappears after a period of time You can use a screen saver to prevent residual images The screen becomes warm during operation This 1s normal and does not indicate a malfunction Notes 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 temperature 1 Do not turn off the power while the computer is accessing the hard disk drive Handling floppy disks 2 Do not open the shutter manually and touch the surface of the floppy disk 1 Keep floppy disks away from magnets Keep floppy disks away from direct sunlight and other heat sources Handling CD or DVD media 1 Do not touch t
19. Label to open the Label New Label window Label New Label window To use the already existing labels select the created label VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide 2 Click to select a media type The Select Paper window appears 3 Select the media s paper layout The Select Design window appears 4 Select a design template Add your decorations or customize the design template as desired gt A new window appears enabling you to list the contents of your audio or video media You can create a song or video list depending on the type of media label being created Design Edit window Display Launcher Exit Help D version Information 5 Click Print to complete the label making process Use the configuration buttons and drop down lists to select the printer and to set margins See the online Help for detailed information on using DigitalPrint software DVgate Software DVgate Software Connecting a digital video camcorder Turn off the power to your digital video camcorder before connecting 1t to your computer After connecting the device turn its power back on You do not need to turn off the computer when connecting the camcorder To use DVgate software with a digital video camcorder E E NH Do not use DV gate M software when the connected digital video device is in Timer
20. SONY VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Contents VOC ONE ps EEE dE 5 Locating Controls and Connectors 7 Front Panel Overview isentas 7 Back Panel Overview oocoonnccccconnnccncccnnnanano conan nono nanan cnc nnanan nana 10 VAIO Action SetUP cooocccoccoccoccconoconccanconorannnannnanen 13 Shortcut KEYS o oo eee cccccesceccssseecesseeeescseseesessueesesseeeseseeesseeeeesenas 13 To Change the Sony Software Window Design 15 VAIO AV Applications 1ccssccscccsccsenennscnnsennseesennees 17 Overview of Preinstalled Software oooonnnncnnnnnnicicinnnnccncnicannnos 17 DigitalPrint Software teatrais 19 DVgate SOWA ees cccccceccssseescsseessssseeeessseeesesseuenssseneuneseneas 27 MovieShaker Software 30 PictureGear Software retirei 3 Smart Capture Software tries 40 SonicStage Software eretas 49 VisualFlow Software 56 Configuring Your VAIO Computer 59 Hard Disk Drive Partition 59 LINK IEEE 1394 Compatibility 0 0 0 ccc seres 60 To Enable Ethernet Connectivity rei 61 VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide System Application and Driver Recovery CD S eee 63 To Use the System Recovery CD S s s 63 To Use the Application Recovery CD S ccooccccncccncocnnconnconnos 65 To Use the Driver Recovery CD cee cceesccesseecesseeeesseeeesseeeens 66 Tro
21. Stage online Help file Check Out 1 Connect the external device or insert the media into your computer 2 Click the Transfer tab to display the Transfer window 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 Transfer window 3 All Playlists Playlist Track Co Favorites Sound Effect Off y Y Flat Repeat Off Y Shuffle Off SAS DE E Q Device Media 1 internet N MagicGate Memory Stick Device X Length E Group Format Input Source E Various Search E Keyword Search H yp All Songs Untitled 0 4 MEN Properties jco info select Label Print 00 00 00 Check In Out Move In Out In All O gt stop Properties select Label Print Remain C 4214MB Tui Select the Playlist that contains the song that you want to check out The songs in the playlist are shown in the Playlist view panel located in the center of the Transfer window From the Playlist view panel select the song to be checked out To check out more than one song at a time hold down the Ctrl key and select the additional songs TH VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide 5 Click Out or drag the song to the desired position in the song list of the external device or media Check Out begins To cancel Check Out click Stop or click Ca
22. You cannot hear sound from your speakers 1f headphones are connected to your computer If the software application you are using has its own volume control check that the volume 1s turned up Check the volume controls in the Windows operating system using these steps 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar then select Control Panel 2 Select Sounds Speech and Audio Devices then click Adjust the system volume 3 From the Volume tab adjust the Device volume by moving the slider bar to the desired sound level Verify that the Mute option is not selected Check that the Mute check box is not selected in the Windows volume control You may need to reinstall the sound drivers See To Use the Driver Recovery CD for more information Topic My modem connection is slow Many factors influence modem connection speed Y E Q Telephone line noise Incompatibility with other telephone equipment such as fax machines or other modems Internet Service Providers ISP connection capability may vary If you think your modem is not connecting properly to other PC based modems fax machines or your ISP check the following E E THE Contact your phone company and ask them to verify that your phone line is free from line noise If your problem 1s fax related check that there are no problems with the fax machine you are calling and that it is compatible with fax modems For optimum performance verify
23. aintenance dialog box appears From the Pick a Control Panel icon select System The System Properties dialog box appears Select the Hardware tab then click the Device Manager button to view the installed system hardware The Device Manager dialog box appears Click the unfold button in the Network Adapters category to reveal all installed network devices Select Realtek RTL8139 Family PCI Fast Ethernet NIC From menu bar select Action and then click Properties Select Use this device enable Click OK Close the Device Manager dialog box 10 Close System Properties dialog box 11 Close Performance and Maintenance dialog box THE A Caution Your computer has a protective sticker D covering the Ethernet port located on the rear panel Connect only 10Base T and 100Base TX cables to the Ethernet port Using other cables or a telephone cable may result in an electric current overload and can cause a malfunction excessive heat or fire in the port For help on connecting to a network see your network administrator VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide System Application and Driver Recovery CD s System Recovery CD s Sony Electronics Inc The System Recovery CD utility enables you to restore the operating system and software that shipped with your computer if they become corrupted or are erased It can be used only to restore the hard disk of the Sony computer you purchased Application Rec
24. bility and required operating conditions VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Front panel o N H olo s sl El eo lo A a Your computer may not be supplied with all of the features listed depending on the system configuration you purchased Front Panel Overview 1 Optical drive 1 See Specifications sheet for optical drive information 2 Optical drive 2 See Specifications sheet for optical drive information 3 Floppy disk drive Reads and writes data from and to a 3 5 inch floppy disk 4 Floppy disk drive access indicator light Lights in green 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 optical drives 6 Hard disk drive access indicator light Lights in amber while reading and writing data from and to the hard disk Power switch and indicator light Turns the computer on off The indicator light is blue while the power is on and amber when the computer is in Stand by mode 8 i LINK 4 pin port IEEE1394 Connection for a compatible digital device 9 Optical drive 1 eject button Ejects a disc from Optical drive 1 10 Optical drive 2 eject button Ejects a disc from Optical drive 2 11 Memory Stick slot Not available on all models Reads and writes data fro
25. ces the window s appearance The Simple mode feature enables you to perform playback operations only VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide VisualFlow Software VisualFlow software is a Sony state of the art multimedia browser designed specifically for Memory Stick media It displays any still picture movie or sound files stored in a Memory Stick media in a visually pleasing artistic manner VisualFlow software plays a selected movie or sound file and enables playback of files by other applications like PictureGear PictureToy and Memory Stick Slideshow Using VisualFlow software You can navigate in the VisualFlow application by using your mouse the directional arrows on your keyboard or the Sony Jog Dial control depending on your computer s configuration 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar then select All Programs 2 Select VisualFlow then click VisualFlow VisualFlow main window CD Drive F Shared Documents Removable Disk E Local Disk C3 Local Disk D3 col name type size time gt lf your system is equipped to use a Memory Stick the VAIO Action Setup utility may be configured to launch the VisualFlow browser upon insertion of a Memory Stick media In this case VisualFlow starts automatically when a Memory Stick media is inserted EA O Z VisualFlow Software 3 Click an icon in the View section on the main toolbar to select a display layout 4 Click an icon in the Sort s
26. cs adobe com hours M F6AM 5 PM PST America Online America Online Inc Web site http www aol com phone 800 827 6364 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day ArcSoft PhotoPrinter 2000 Pro ArcSoft Inc Web site s http www arcsoft com http www photoisland com phone 510 440 9901 e mail techsupport arcsoft com hours M F 8 30 AM 5 30 PM PST Earthlink Network Total Access Earthlink Network Inc Web site http help earthlink net techsupport phone 800 395 8410 e mail Support earthlink net hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day ES O Z For Answers to Your Software Questions PC Cillin 2000 Trend Micro Inc Web site http www antivirus com pc cillin phone 949 387 7800 e mail Support trendmicro com hours M F 8AM 5PM PST Quicken 2002 Basic Intuit Inc Web site http www intuit com support Online support phone 900 555 4688 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day RealPlayer RealJukebox RealNetworks Inc Web site http service real com rjoptions html e mail http service real com help call html Sony Applications Sony Electronics Inc Web site http www sony com pcsupport Online Support phone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day Support from 888 4 SONY PC is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase Sony Style Connect E Solutions Web site http www sonystyleconnect com phone 888 584 4467 Microsoft W
27. ct gt You can use a different special effect for each picture or you can remove all special effects by clicking the No Effects button 2 AA Smart Capture Software To capture a picture in Still mode 1 Use your digital camera or camcorder to locate the image you want to capture When you see the desired image in the Smart Capture window click the Capture button The Still Viewer window appears You can capture one picture or several pictures at a time Still Viewer window Click here to enter comments p a oa DELETE UPLOAD MAIL SAVE Lx Levaja 2 Click the arrows or drag the scroll bar to view the pictures As each image is captured it appears in the Still Viewer window with a text balloon to add your comments and an identifying number in the viewer queue To manage pictures in Still mode From the Still Viewer window you can perform various functions using the task buttons 2 Delete Discard any or all of your still images by clicking the Delete button Select a single image or all and the image s is torn and removed from the Still Viewer window 2 Upload Send your still images online to the ImageStation Web site to share with your family and friends The ImageStation service stores your still images online when you become a registered user See Using ImageStation with Smart Capture software Mail E mail your still images to your family and friends Click the Mail button and yo
28. cts 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 Export button on the working panel 3 Select the format in which you want the movie to be saved gt You can click on each export format to view its description and use Export window MPEG1 Attach to E Mail 160x112 MPEG1 ImageStation 160x112 QuickTime Movie 160x120 15fps RealVideo 160x120 15tps QuickTime Movie 320x240 30fps MPEG1 320x240 30fps DY AVI 720x480 29 97 fps 4 Click Next 5 Locate the folder to which you want the file saved and name your file before saving 6 Click Save gt The time required to export your movie file may vary depending on the format selected See the online Help file for more information on exporting a movie MovieShaker Software Using ImageStation online service with MovieShaker software ImageStation M is an online service that allows you to store your pictures and movies on the Internet to share with family and friends ImageStation requires an Internet connection and registration for the Web based service You must be connected to the Internet before uploading your pictures or movies using MovieShaker and ImageStation applications To upload MovieShaker files 1 Locate the clips or video files that you want to upload to the ImageStation service and import them to the Import Clip tray 2 Drag and drop the
29. d sound clips 1 Click Impon The Import file browser window appears 2 Find the clip s you want to add 3 Click to select the clip s The file s are added to the Import clip tray You can delete a clip from the Import clip tray by dragging the clip s icon to the trash icon located on the Edit tray of the working panel A Importing image or sound files that are over 30 seconds in length may cause 3 the MovieShaker software to stop responding To use the Shake feature 1 Click the Shake tab The Shake panel appears 2 Select a mood by clicking a face in the Shake pattern tray Shake tray window Shake tab Y My W WS f Y Shake o pattern tray We Us Shake Ts Playback tos AA 3 Click the Shake button A 30 second movie is automatically generated and saved to the Story Board tray HH 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 Playback buttons Scenes created with the Shake feature begin with a black screen in the Shake tray window Your scenes appear during movie playback To add effects to a scene or a clip 1 Double click or drag the desired clip or scene to move it to the Story Board tray 2 Click the Effect button on the Effect tray Effect tray window Effect button selected Effect button Effect icons Additional effects 3 Drag the Effect icon you want
30. der window appears NH VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide 3 From the Still Viewer window click the Upload button to transfer your pictures or movies to the ImageStation Web site The Image Uploader window displays your Internet connection and upload status Click E to see thumbnail previews of your pictures or movies The ImageStation preview feature is available when you upload two or more pictures or a movie No preview is shown if a single picture is being uploaded 4 Go to http www imagestation com to view your uploaded pictures or movies Follow the 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 Ay sony recommends that your movie file size not exceed 254 MB if compressed or 2 GB if not compressed Large movie files take longer to upload to the ImageStation Web Site SonicStage Software SonicStage Software SonicStage is a software application that utilizes copyright protection technology from Sony Corporation SonicStage maintains the holder s copyrights by preventing unauthorized distribution of digital audio files SonicStage software lets you play and record from audio CDs and import digital audio files while maintaining copyright information When you record from an audio CD using SonicStage the audio file is encoded in ATRAC3 format onto your computer s hard drive D
31. desired clips or video files to the Story Board Tray 3 Click the Export button The Export window appears 4 Select MPEGI1 ImageStation and click Next The MovieShaker application creates a temporary file to store your images prior to uploading to ImageStation This file is deleted after the upload process 5 If you are a registered member provide your login name and password For first time users click Register to ImageStation The ImageStation registration wizard appears and guides you through the initial registration process Follow the on screen instructions ImageStation Login window Welcome to lmageStation Bene FT tea Password Cancel Save password T Inthe future do not show this screen IF You are using ImageStation for the first time click Register to Images tation VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide 6 When the ImageStation application on your computer connects with ImageStation online your files are uploaded to the Web site The Image Uploader window appears and displays the Internet connection and upload status Image Uploader window EP Im age Uplo ade Waiting 7 Go to http www imagestation com to view your uploaded pictures or movies Follow the on screen instructions to access your ImageStation account a The ImageStation Web site may ask you to complete a full login again if your current online session is not active PictureGear Software PictureG
32. drive a if you need to reinstall all of the software that shipped with your computer use the system Recovery CD s You must be in Windows to run the Application Recovery CD utility 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 Using the Application Recovery CD s 1 Turn on your computer If your computer is already on save and close all open applications 2 When the Windows desktop appears insert the Application Recovery CD into your computer s optical drive The Application Recovery utility loads automatically a f your system is equipped with two optical drives insert the Application Recovery CD into the upper optical drive 3 When the Application Recovery menu appears follow the on screen instructions to complete the recovery process gt Your system may include one or more Application Recovery CDs If you have more than one Application Recovery CD insert the first CD to run the Application Recovery utility You may be prompted to insert the next CD s depending on the software application you wish to restore 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 1f they become corrupted or are erased You can reinstall an individual driver to correct a problem that you are ex
33. e Look in drop down list 3 Double click Program Files double click Sony and then double click DV gate ES o Z DVgate Software 4 Double click Premiere Plug in and then double click to open the 6 0 folder 5 Double click Setup exe and the Run window appears Click OK 6 From the installation wizard follow the on screen instructions to install the plug in VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide MovieShaker Software MovieShaker software can be used to create fun and innovative movies without any previous knowledge of film editing In a few simple steps video files can be made from still images with added special effects and music files Save your personal video creation in a format that is compatible with most computers MovieShaker main window Working panel Shake Edit tab tray tab tray Capture Import clip tray tabytray Effect tray AA a I AA DO A f IKAI oe W o me A Transition y 4n gt N o DO ES EE es i N Total Movie Time 00 00 00 J Story Board tray Creating movies with MovieShaker software Using your imported clips you can create a short movie using the Shake feature The Shake feature randomly selects clips from the Story Board tray to create a 30 second movie After you Shake your video you can edit it by adding effects and text adjusting the color and contrast and modifying the length ER O Z MovieShaker Software To import images an
34. e information regarding CDDB registration click the Help button When you have registered with CDDB the Confirm the setup of SonicStage dialog box appears Click Yes to continue SonicStage feature tabs Main window CD tab 3 The contents of your inserted audio CD are displayed enabling functions such as recording to the computer s hard disk drive Import tab Import MP3 WAV or audio files on your computer to a Playlist Playlist tab EEES View the available Playlists as tree list or list only Transfer tab E23 View the available Playlists on your computer You can transfer the audio files to an external device or media Device Media tab REE IZH View the status of your audio files connected external device or inserted media Internet tab The browser view displays your connection to the Internet enabling you to locate audio files and use EMD services SonicStage Software SonicStage main window Playlist view 1 2 Favorites Sound Effect Off V Repeat Off Fa All Playlists Group Format Input Source 1 Various Search E Keyword Search Result Ww All Songs Remain C 4216MB 1 Feature tabs 5 Tutorial Changes the screen view according to Click to open or close the Tutorial feature the selected feature 2 Player control buttons 6 Internet address drop down list Controls playback functions such as Displays current and recen
35. e printer manufacturer s Web site for the latest drivers for your operating system before proceeding with installation Some printers do not function properly without the updated drivers for specific operating systems To install your printer follow these steps Click Start in the Windows taskbar then click Control Panel Click Printers and Other Hardware then click Add a Printer From the Add Printer Wizard click Next BB N mm OC Select Local Printer then click Next Place a check mark in the box for Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer if you are installing a recently manufactured printer with Plug and Play capability 5 Select the appropriate port usually LPT1 and then click Next 6 Select the appropriate printer manufacturer and model 7 Follow the onscreen instructions to print a test page and complete printer installation gt lf the printer is not included in the list and the printer manufacturer included a disk with a Windows XP Printer driver choose Have Disk enter the appropriate path for the disk or CD and click OK If the printer is not included on the list and no drivers are included with the printer choose an alternate printer driver that your printer may emulate Refer to the manual that came with your printer for specific emulation information NH VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Topic My connected printer doesn t function after the computer resumes from a powe
36. ear Software PictureGear software is a digital image management application that allows you to view all the images stored in any directory on your computer Thumbnail views provide quick reminders of your pictures Use PictureGear software to brighten add contrast enhance resize crop and color correct your pictures Create animations screen savers wallpaper still pictures from MPEG and HTML photo albums PictureGear main window gt OE Back Forward Up Inform Let stry Visual My Computer My Network Places My Documents My Music Sample06 jpg Sample07 jpg My Pictures mos 12 Ros 13 a 3 r gt o MA Sample12 jpg Sample13 jpg Ros 18 Ros 19 e Sample17 jpa Sample18 jpg Sample19 jpaq Managing your pictures Use the Collection feature to manage your pictures 1 Click the Folder tab in the main window and browse to locate your pictures 2 Select the pictures you want to include in your collection 3 From the Collection menu click Create New Collection 4 Enter a name for your collection then click OK 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 include in your album PictureGear Album Maker dialog box FF PictureGear Album Maker O 3 From the Utilities menu select Album Maker 4 Choose a Design template for your albu
37. ection on the main toolbar to select a sorting method 5 Placing your cursor on the left end of the main toolbar activates the current Memory Stick properties 6 Placing your cursor on the right end of the main toolbar activates a secondary toolbar with more functions 7 Click an image to show a normal view centered on the screen Double clicking an image shows an enlarged view 8 The movie file starts playback when the view is enlarged Click on the movie files again to restore the view to normal 3 While an image is enlarged the Launch toolbar appears at the bottom of the window Any associated application can be activated from this point VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Configuring Your VAIO Computer This section provides information about maintaining your computer s hard disk drive performance connecting a compatible LINKO device and enabling an Ethernet connection Hard Disk Drive Partition To maintain optimum system performance you should defragment your computer s D partition regularly To improve the performance of Sony audio and video software applications the hard disk drive on your computer has been formatted with two partitions C and D Some Sony software applications save files to the D partition This prevents large video captures from consuming the available space on your C partition Defragmenting your hard disk drive If you encounter frame dropping while recording digital video
38. ed with a 6 pin connector supply 10V to 12V A 4 pin 1 LINK port cannot supply power to a connected device A The total power supplied by the 6 pin i LINK port cannot exceed 6 watts The following Sony 1 LINK 400 Mbps cables are available and recommended for use with your computer VMC IL4415 VMC IL4435 VMC IL4615 VMC IL4635 VMC IL6615 and VMC IL6635 Sony computer supplies accessories and peripherals can be purchased from your local retailer from the Sony VAIO Direct Web site at http vaio sonystyle com or by calling 1 888 315 7669 toll free Connecting an i LINK IEEE1394 device 1 Use the E symbol to locate the i LINK port on your compatible i LINK device and on your computer Plug the 1 LINK cable connector into this port 2 Plug the other end of the cable into the corresponding 4 or 6 pin 1 LINK port on your computer gt See the instructions that came with your i LINK device for more information on installation and use o To Enable Ethernet Connectivity To Enable Ethernet Connectivity Your computer comes with a preinstalled Ethernet port To enable faster start up time your computer may ship with this function disabled You can enable Ethernet connectivity by following the instructions below Enabling the Ethernet connection 1 2 6 7 8 9 Click Start in the Windows taskbar then select Control Panel From the Pick a Category list select Performance and Maintenance The Performance and M
39. ght gt You can drag an application to place it into the list box 5 The Confirmation Application Name window appears Click Next 6 You can type a new name and description if desired Click Finish To Change the Sony Software Window Design To Change the Sony Software Window Design You can select from different window designs for your Sony software and create your own personal computing environment Changing the window design Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select the Control Panel Click Other Control Panel Options Click UI Design Selector Click lt lt or gt gt and select the desired design Click Apply A UN A UO N ima The UI Design Selector window design changes The window design for your Sony software will match the UI Design Selector window N To try another selection click lt lt or gt gt then click Apply 8 When you have made your selection click OK The UI Design Selector closes and the Sony software window design displays 3 You may only use this feature with compatible UI Design Selector software VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide VAIO AV Applications Your VAIO computer is preconfigured with a collection of audio and video AV applications that make it easy to use advanced multimedia technology This section describes the VAIO AV applications Your computer may not be supplied with all of the software applications listed depending on
40. he surface of the disc Do not drop or bend the disc Do not use adhesive labels to identify the disc The label may come off while the disc is in use in the optical drive and damage the drive Cleaning CD or DVD media 2 Fingerprints and dust on the surface of a disc may cause read errors Proper care of the disc 1s essential to maintain its reliability Do not use solvents such as benzine thinner commercially available cleaners or anti static spray as they may cause damage to the disc 2 For normal cleaning hold the disc by its edge and use a soft cloth to wipe the surface from the center out 2 If the disc is badly soiled moisten a soft cloth with water wring it out well and use it to wipe the surface of the disc from the center out Wipe off any remaining moisture with a dry soft cloth VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide For Answers to Your Software Questions This section provides support information for your computer s preinstalled software applications Check this support listing to locate information from the Internet by e mail or by telephone Your computer may not be supplied with all of the software applications listed depending on the system configuration you purchased Adobe Acrobat Reader Adobe Photoshop Elements Adobe Premiere LE On selected models Adobe Systems Inc Web site http www adobe com phone 206 675 6126 fee based support fax 206 628 5737 e mail techdo
41. in the Windows taskbar and click All Programs 2 Select Smart Capture and then click Smart Capture The Smart Capture main window appears 3 Connect your compatible 1 LINK digital camera or camcorder to your computer with an 1 LINK cable optional An image appears in the Smart Capture main window 4 Check that the Mode dial is set to Still Click the Mode dial to switch between Still mode and Net Movie mode VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide 5 Click the Options button to view the available options for your still image capture The Still Image Options window appears Still Image Options window x Captuing Mode ImageSize age ay Desiraren Select the Capturing Mode O Self timer Capture C Panorama Capture y The Still Image Options window has four tabs 2 Capturing Mode You can choose between Normal Self timer or Panorama Capture modes Image Size Select the image size horizontal by vertical in pixels Image Quality Set the quality of your pictures as they are being saved by selecting Fine Standard or Economy image quality Q Destination Select a file destination for your pictures 6 Click the Effects button to select a special image effect The Effect Settings window appears Use the drop down list to view and customize the available effects Effect Settings window Select the effect pon wish to apply and press Details to adjust the parameters of the effe
42. indows XP operating system Internet Explorer Office XP Professional On selected models Office XP Small Business Edition On selected models Outlook Express Word On selected models Microsoft Corporation Web site http www sony com pcsupport phone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day Support from 888 4 SONY PC is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase NH VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide WordPerfect On selected models Corel Corporation Web site http www corel com support product_specific wp9 htm phone 716 871 2325 hours M F 8 30 AM 7 30 PM CT Support from 1 716 871 2325 is fee based The on line support is free of charge Sony Service Center For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1 888 4 SONY PC 1 888 476 6972 This service is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase Resources Resources Sony provides several support options for your Sony computer When you have questions about your computer and the preinstalled software check these sources for answers in the following sequence VAIO QuickStart VAIO Computer User Guide Online Electronic Documentation Software application manuals and online help files Knowledge Database Sony Fax on Demand Software Updates VAIO Computer System Reference Manual NH The QuickStart contains information on how to set up your computer q
43. le USB devices Printer port Connection for a parallel device such as a printer or scanner LINK 6 pin port IEEE 1394 Connection for a compatible digital device Serial port Connection for a compatible serial device Headphones jack Connection for the supplied speakers or optional headphones Line In jack Connection for an audio device Microphone jack Connection for a microphone optional Monitor port Connection for a standard CRT display Modem line jack Connection for the supplied modem cable to the wall jack AC Input port Connection for the supplied power cord Telephone jack Connection for a phone cable optional to the computer i LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection The i LINK connection may vary depending on the software applications operating system and compatible i LINK devices All products with an i LINK connection may not communicate with each other Please refer to the documentation that came with your compatible i LINK device for information on operating conditions and proper connection Before connecting compatible i LINK PC peripherals to 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 VAIO Action Setup VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for your computer s Shortcut keys S Keys Shortcut
44. m 5 Click the Make soon button to create your album immediately using the PictureGear default settings PictureGear Software 6 Click the Customize the design button to add pictures frames text and effects Custom Album dialog box gt lf you select the Custom Album process the final album is created when you click the Finish button in the last dialog box Custom album Completed dialog box 7 Click Save to designate the location where you want to save your album 8 Enter a name for the target folder and click OK 9 The PictureGear Custom Album feature creates the new folder in the designated location VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Smart Capture Software Smart Capture is a Sony application that manages the 1 LINK connection between your computer and a compatible 1 LINK digital camera or camcorder You can capture and enhance video or still images to share with your family and friends over the Internet or through e mail gt i LINK is a trademark of sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection The i LINK connection may vary depending on the software applications operating system and compatible i LINK devices All products with an i LINK connection may not communicate with each other Please refer to the documentation that came with your compatible i LINK device for information on operating conditions and proper connection Before connecting c
45. m and to a Memory Stick media 12 Floppy disk eject button Ejects a floppy disk 13 Universal Serial Bus USB ports 2 Connections for compatible USB devices a For your convenience your computer includes USB and i LINK ports on both the front and back panels The 4 pin i LINK port is located on the front panel and the 6 pin i LINK port is located on the back VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Back Panel Overview The back panel of your computer contains the ports for supplied and optional accessories The icons on the back panel locate and identify the ports and jacks on your computer gt Your computer may not be supplied with all of the features listed depending on the system configuration you purchased Back panel n gt EJ Pen KEYBOARD MOUSE OO r USB NETWORK ACT lef 1 TINK PRINTER O DN SO S O8 O OQ OQ 30 EJES O BOSC HORS GR6Q OO HEADPHONES SERIAL E KoA 6 rs O O O QLCO MIC a EEE lSlke lo y lo 12 14 1 Mouse port Connection for a PS 2 mouse 2 Keyboard port Connection for a PS 2 Keyboard 10 11 12 13 14 Back Panel Overview Ethernet port 10Base 1 100Base TX Fast Ethernet interface The port marked with 575 Network is for LAN connections only Universal Serial Bus USB ports 2 Connection for compatib
46. n 9 cord 79 disconnecting power cord 79 fluctuations or loss 79 source 79 source precautions 79 switch 9 precautions about power source 79 Printer port 11 installing 77 R radio interference 81 recovering drivers 67 Recovery CDs 63 HH Index region codes 70 removing side cover 79 S safeguarding data 79 Secure Sockets Layer 49 Serial port 11 setting up electronic equipment 80 printers 77 Shortcut Keys 13 changing settings 14 shutting down the computer 79 Simple mode 55 Skins 55 slot cover 82 Software audio problems 72 CD playback problems 71 driver recovery 67 recovering applications 67 stopped responding 68 SonicStage software 49 Backup Tool 55 Electronic Music Distribution service 49 importing audio files 55 Main Features 50 managing imported songs 55 recording from a CD 52 Secure Sockets Layer SSL 49 Simple mode 55 transferring songs 53 Tutorial 55 Sony online service 35 Sony software changing window design 15 speakers caution 80 VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart surge protectors 79 V System Recovery CD s VAIO Action Setup 13 SRCDs 63 ventilation 80 VisualFlow software 56 navigating 56 T voltage settings 79 system response problem 77 Telephone jack 11 telephone service 81 Troubleshooting 67 CD playback problems 71 CD DVD playback problems 70 CD RW recording 72 changing parallel port type 69 computer stopped responding 68 DVD playback problems 70 DVD
47. n problems you may encounter when using your computer Many problems have simple solutions so try these suggestions before you call Sony Customer Support Topics Topic My computer does not start 2 Check that the computer is plugged into a power source and that it is turned on Check that the power light is lit on the front panel of the computer 2 Confirm that a disk is not in the floppy disk drive unless you are using a bootable floppy disk 2 Confirm that the power cord and all cables are connected firmly 1 Ifyou plugged the computer into a power strip or Uninterruptible Power Supply UPS make sure the power strip or UPS is turned on and working 2 Check that the monitor is plugged into a power source and turned on Check that the brightness and contrast controls are adjusted correctly See the manual that came with your display for details Check that the computer is not in standby mode Topic My files are corrupted or deleted I want to recover applications that came with my computer See To Use the Application Recovery CD s for more information Topic My drivers are corrupted or deleted I want to recover drivers that came with my computer See To Use the Driver Recovery CD for more information VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Topic My computer or software application stopped responding You can try to locate and close the software application that has stopped responding 1 Pre
48. n with Smart Capture software ImageStation is an online service that allows you to store your pictures and movies on the Internet to share with family and friends The ImageStation service requires an Internet connection and registration for the Web based service You must be connected to the Internet before uploading your pictures or movies with Smart Capture and ImageStation applications Smart Capture Software To upload with Movie Player 1 Click the Upload Button in Movie Player to begin transfer of your movie to the ImageStation Web site The Image Uploader window appears and displays the Internet connection and upload status Image Uploader window EP Image Uploader Erk ABORT ABORT ALL Waiting 34 2 Click E to see thumbnail previews of your pictures or movies To upload with Still Viewer 1 Click the Upload button in Still Viewer The ImageStation Login window appears ImageStation Login window Welcome to Images tation User Name f Password Cancel Save password T Inthe future do not show this screen IF You are using ImageStation for the first time click Register to Images tation Register to ImageStation 2 For first time users the ImageStation registration wizard guides you through the initial registration process Follow the on screen instructions If you are already a registered member provide your login name and password The Image Uploa
49. ncel in the Processing dialog box that is displayed during the Check Out process Check In The songs you transfer to external devices or media can only be checked in to the hard drive of the same computer from which the songs were checked out 1 Connect the external device or insert the media into your computer 2 Click the Transfer tab to display the Transfer window 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 3 Select the song to be checked in from the song list of the external device or media To check in more than one song at a time hold down the Ctrl key and click the additional songs 4 Click In or drag the song s to the Playlist view panel If you want to check in all of the songs in the external device or media click In All Check In begins 1 To cancel Check In click Stop or click Cancel in the Processing dialog box that is displayed during the Check In process For more information about using SonicStage software go to the online SonicStage Help You can access the online help file as follows 1 Click the Start button in the Windows taskbar select All Programs 2 Select SonicStage then select SonicStage Help SonicStage Software Additional features a SonicStage Tutorial SonicStage features are described in the Tutorial The user friendly interface instructs yo
50. nter n Bb UY N Use the arrow keys to highlight Parallel Port Mode and press Enter gt You can toggle between the Normal bi directional EPP EGP and ECP EPP options using the directional arrow keys 6 Select the desired setting displays and press Enter 7 Press the FIO key to Save and Exit NH VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Topic My optical drive tray does not open Use the Eject button 1 Make sure the computer is turned on 2 Press the Eject button on the drive Use the My Computer icon 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar then select My Computer 2 Right click the appropriate optical drive icon 3 Select Eject from the shortcut menu a Avoid using adhesive labels to identify your CD media Adhesive labels may come off while the CD media is in use in your optical drive s and may cause damage to the unit Topic I cannot play a DVD or CD After inserting your optical disc wait a few seconds for it to be detected before trying to access it 2 Verify that the disc is in the tray with the label side facing up 2 Install your CD or DVD software according to the manufacturer s instructions 2 If your drive reads some DVDs or CDs but not others check the shiny side of the disc for dirt or scratches You may also need to clean the disc drive lens with an appropriate cleaner gt To recover the CD or DVD software applications that are preinstalled on your computer see To Use the A
51. ny computer by selecting Software Updates on the Sony Computing Support Web site at http www sony com pcsupport This advanced reference manual supplies detailed technical information about your computer s hardware This document is available on the Sony Computing Support Web site at http www sony com pcsupport VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Index A AC Input port 11 air circulation 80 Application Recovery CD s ARCDs 65 audio file formats 55 audio problems 72 B Back Panel 10 Browser security 49 C caution lithium battery 80 speakers 80 CD playback problems 70 71 tray eject 70 CD 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 25 PhotoAlbum 24 PhotoCapture 19 PhotoCollection 22 PhotoDecor 23 disconnecting power cords 79 display refresh rate 82 Driver Recovery CD DRCD 66 DVD playback problems 70 region code warning 70 tray eject 70 TH VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart DVD RW recording problems 72 DV gate software 27
52. ompatible i LINK PC peripherals to 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 Smart Capture Software 1 Mode indicator 4 Help button Displays the current mode Still or Net Connects you directly to the online Smart Movie Capture Help 2 Mode dial 5 Capture button switches Smart Capture from Still mode to Captures your individual still images in the Net Movie mode with a single click of your Same manner as a Camera You can Select mouse different characteristics for the Capture button when capturing a Net Movie 3 Options button 6 Image window Displays the configuration options Displays the still or video image from your available for either Still or Net Movie mode digital camera or camcorder Effects button Displays the special effects that you can apply to your pictures or video clips The Smart Capture main window opens with a blue screen image indicating that there is no data input from a digital camera or camcorder When you connect your digital camera or camcorder to your system with an 1 LINK cable and turn it on an image appears in the main window Some cameras and camcorders need to have a recording media inserted before an image can be displayed in the Smart Capture window Consult the manual supplied with your digital camera or camcorder for more information Using Still Mode 1 Click Start
53. omputer and contact your Sony Service Center Upgrading the computer system a The procedures described in the online manual Upgrading and Maintaining Your VAIO Digital Studio Computer assume familiarity with the general terminology associated with personal computers and with the safety practices and regulatory compliance required for using and modifying electronic equipment VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Disconnect the system from its power source and from any telecommunications links networks or modems before you open the system or follow any of the procedures described in the online manual Upgrading and Maintaining Your VAIO Digital Studio Computer Failure to do so may result in personal injury or equipment damage Electrostatic discharge ESD can damage disk drives add on cards and other components Follow the procedures described in the online manual Upgrading and Maintaining Your VAIO Digital Studio Computer only at an ESD workstation If such a station is not available do not work in a carpeted area and do not handle materials that produce or hold static electricity for example cellophane wrappers Ground yourself by maintaining continuous contact with an unpainted metal portion of the chassis while performing the procedure When removing a slot cover be careful not to damage components on the system board or add on cards You may need to temporarily remove add on cards that are next to the slot cover
54. on for details on adjusting write speed settings Topic Why is my computer operating improperly after downloading the CD burning component of RealJukebox software If you choose to download and use the optional RealJukebox software s CD burning component to create CDs the software feature may interfere with your computer s normal system operations For VAIO computers that are equipped with all of the necessary components for creating a CD R or CD RW Sony recommends using the SonicStage software application to create CDs SonicStage software is preinstalled on your computer Topic How do I change the video resolution of my display 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and then select Control Panel Select Appearances and Themes then select Change the screen resolution 2 3 Click the Settings tab 4 Change the Screen resolution and Color quality to the desired levels 5 Click Apply and then click OK Topic Why is there no sound in any application 2 Check that the speakers are plugged into the Headphones jack 2 If your speakers have a mute button verify that it is turned off 2 If your speakers are powered by batteries verify that the batteries are inserted properly and that they are charged 2 If your speakers use an external power source verify that the power cord is plugged into a grounded wall outlet or power strip 2 If your speakers have volume control check the volume level e Topics
55. onto your hard disk drive defragmentation may be necessary 1 Deactivate your screen saver and close other open applications if applicable 2 Click Start in the Windows Taskbar and select All Programs 3 Point to Accessories point to System Tools and then select Disk Defragmenter The Disk Defragment dialog box appears 4 Select Action from the menu bar and click Analyze It may take more than a couple of hours to complete defragmentation depending on the data capacity and current utilization of your computer s hard disk drive s TH VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide i LINK IEEE 1394 Compatibility Your VAIO computer may include either 4 pin or 6 pin or both types of 1 LINK ports i LINK is a trademark of sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection The i LINK connection may vary depending on the software applications operating system and compatible i LINK devices All products with an i LINK connection may not communicate with each other Please refer to the documentation that came with your compatible i LINK device for information on operating conditions and proper connection Before connecting compatible i LINK PC peripherals to your system such as an optical or hard disk drive confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions A 6 pin 1 LINK port can supply power from the computer to the connected device if the device is equipp
56. overy CD s Sony Electronics Inc The Application Recovery CD program enables you to reinstall individual applications Use it to restore corrupted or erased files Driver Recovery CD Sony Electronics Inc The Driver Recovery CD program enables you to reinstall individual device drivers Use it to restore corrupted or erased files To Use the System Recovery CD s You can reinstall the operating system and software applications that shipped with your computer if they become corrupted or are erased If you experience a problem with your computer reinstalling an individual application or device driver may correct the problem You may not need to recover the entire contents of your hard drive Use the Application Recovery CD s to reinstall individual applications When you use the System Recovery CD s you are prompted to complete the Windows registration process VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Full restore with format The System Recovery utility formats your hard disk drive and then restores all the original software applications A You will lose any software you have installed and any other files you have created since you started to use your computer You must reinstall any applications that were not included with the computer when you purchased it Using the System Recovery CD s 1 Insert the System Recovery CD in your computer s optical drive The System Recovery utility starts from the optical drive
57. ownloading digital audio files from Electronic Music Distribution EMD services enables the imported data to be played on your computer or transferred to external devices or media SonicStage converts your existing MP3 and WAV format audio files into ATRAG3 format Electronic Music Distribution EMD Services EMD enables you to download music files via the Internet To use Internet services that are compatible with SonicStage you need 2 Access to the Internet from your computer Sign up with an Internet Service Provider ISP and configure your computer for Internet access before using EMD services 2 An EMD service provider Consult the provider for service information 3 To protect your personal data Sony uses Secure Sockets Layer SSL an encryption protocol for communication between your browser and Sony s World Wide Web WWW server If you are accessing the Internet from an enterprise Local Area Network LAN you may not be able to use SSL due to the proxy server of the LAN Contact your network administrator for more information VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Starting SonicStage 1 2 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and then click All Programs Select SonicStage and then click SonicStage The CDDB Compact Disc Database Music Recognition Service registration wizard 4 enables you to register with CDDB You need Internet access from your computer to register and use this service For mor
58. periencing with your computer peripheral hardware or software application a if you need to reinstall all of the software applications that shipped with your computer use the System Recovery CD s You must be in Windows to run the Driver Recovery CD utility Reinstalling device drivers with the Driver Recovery CD 1 Turn on your computer If your computer is already on close all applications 2 When the Windows desktop appears insert the Driver Recovery CD into the optical disc drive gt If your system is equipped with two optical drives insert the Driver Recovery CD into the upper optical drive 3 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and click Control Panel The Control Panel window appears 4 Click Performance and Maintenance and click System The System Properties dialog box appears 5 From the Hardware tab click Device Manager 6 Click to select the unknown device or the device that requires the driver installation The unknown device s is identified by a yellow question mark 7 From the Action menu click Uninstall This removes the device driver from your system Click OK Repeat for each device driver as necessary 8 Restart your computer 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 the Driver Recovery CD 66 O Z Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve commo
59. pplication Recovery CD s for more information Topic I 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 the DVD you are trying to play is incompatible with the region code setting of your optical drive A region code is listed on the disc packaging Region code indicators such as 1 or ALL are labeled on some DVDs to indicate the type of player that can play the disc Unless a 1 or ALL appears on the DVD or on its packaging you cannot play the disc on this system EE O Z Topics If you hear audio but cannot see video your computer s video resolution may be set too high To improve video resolution verify that your screen area is set to 1024 x 768 using 32 bit color preset factory default To check your video resolution see the Troubleshooting topic How do I change the video resolution of my display Ay if your computer s video memory is 11 MB shared system memory you may improve video resolution by changing your screen area to 800 x 600 using 16 bit color See your Specifications sheet for details about your computer s video RAM If you see video but cannot hear audio check all of the following Verify that your DVD player s mute feature is turned off Check the master volume setting in the Audio Mixer Check the volume settings on your computer speakers Check the connections between your speakers
60. r saving mode Clear the printer memory by turning the printer off for approximately 10 seconds and then turning 1t back on To contact Sony for technical support For further technical assistance call 1 888 4 SONY PC 1 888 476 6972 or access the Web site at http www sony com pcsupport Notes on Use Notes on Use The information in this section provides basic procedures to follow when handling your computer components and accessories The power source E E THE Your computer operates on 100 120 V AC 50 60 Hz only Plug all the power cords for your computer and its peripheral equipment into the same AC supply line AC derived from different supply lines may result in voltage differences that can cause unstable operation or unwanted weak currents at the time of connection Do not share the AC outlet with any other power consuming equipment such as copying machines or shredders You can purchase a power strip with a surge protector This device prevents damage to your computer caused by sudden power surges such as those that may occur during an electrical storm If you live in an area that experiences frequent power fluctuations you may want to purchase an Uninterruptible Power Supply UPS This device contains both a surge protector and a battery backup The surge protector prevents damage to your computer caused by power surges The battery backup safeguards your data during a brief period of power
61. rely plugged into the Keyboard port Save and close all open applications Turn off your computer wait approximately 10 seconds and then restart your computer Topic I cannot find the Windows taskbar The Windows taskbar may be hidden or minimized Use the mouse to locate a hidden taskbar by pointing to the left right top and bottom edges of the screen The taskbar appears when the cursor is placed over its location 1 Right click on the taskbar and select Properties from the shortcut menu 2 Clear the check box for Autohide the taskbar then click OK 2 Use the mouse to locate a minimized taskbar by pointing to the left right top and bottom edges of the display screen The taskbar has been located when the cursor changes to a double arrow cursor Left click and drag away from the edge of the display screen The minimized taskbar resizes and becomes visible 6 O Topics Topic Why is my system running slowly Q The system responsiveness varies depending with the number of applications that are open and running Close any applications that you are not currently using 2 Increasing the system memory may also help For information on installing memory please see the online VAIO User Guide Topic How do I install a printer 2 If your printer has a USB IEEE1394 or infrared connection contact the printer manufacturer for information or updates that may be required for proper installation 2 Check th
62. s 3 Right click on the Local Area Connection with the device name WAN Network Driver select Disable Open your AOL connection and verify that the application functions properly with the WAN Network Driver disabled If you need to restore this Network setting repeat these steps 1 3 and select Enable Topic Why does the Windows operating system stop responding during shutdown The Windows operating system may not shut down properly for many reasons including incompatible or conflicting drivers damaged files or non responsive hardware For troubleshooting information you can search Windows Help 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select VAIO Help and Support The VAIO Help and Support dialog box appears 2 Select Fixing a Problem and then select Startup and Shut Down problems A list of specific problem topics appears on the right side of the dialog box 3 Select Startup and Shutdown Troubleshooter Follow the onscreen instructions according to your specific situation Topic How do I change the parallel port type to ECP EPP or bi directional You can change the parallel port type using the System Setup utility CMOS Setup Utility To access System Setup 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select Turn Off Computer Select Restart When the Sony screen displays press the F2 key on your keyboard Select the Advanced tab from the Setup Utility screen Select I O Device Configuration and press E
63. s in the Movie Player window You can record a movie for approximately 30 seconds The Movie Player feature automatically stops recording when this time limit is reached Movie Player window DELETE UPLOAD MAIL SAVE VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide 3 You can review your movie from the Movie Player window by using the play pause and stop buttons Click the arrows or drag the scroll bar to view your movie Each frame is displayed with an identifying number in the queue gt lf you have set the Capture button to use the Anti Ground setting you must click and hold the Capture button to record your movie To manage your movie in Net Movie mode From the Movie Player window you can perform various functions using the task buttons Delete Discard any frame or the entire movie by clicking the Delete button The frame or movie 1s removed from the Movie Player window 2 Upload Send your movies online to the ImageStation Web site to share with your family and friends The ImageStation service stores your movies online when you become a registered user See Using ImageStation with Smart Capture software Mail E mail your movies to family and friends Click the Mail button and your e mail application launches with a new message window containing the movie as an attachment Q Save Click the Save button to compress and save your movie in a variety of formats to a location of your choice Using ImageStatio
64. ss the Ctrl Alt Delete keys The Windows Task Manager window appears 2 From the Applications tab locate the application that has the status message Not responding 3 Click to select the application and then click End Task Windows attempts to close the application If your computer does not respond or the application does not close try the following steps 1 Save any open files if possible 2 Press the Alt F4 keys The Turn Off Computer window appears 3 Click the Restart button If your computer still does not respond and you cannot restart shut down your computer by pressing and holding the power switch for more than six seconds If the software application continues to stop responding or causes your computer to stop responding contact the software publisher or designated technical support provider AN Pressing and holding the power switch for more than six seconds may result in the loss of data from files that are currently open Topic Why does my computer take longer to start up after installing America Online AOL software Installing AOL on some computers may increase the time required to start up by as much as 60 seconds You can decrease your computer s start up time by disabling the AOL wide area network WAN driver Follow these steps 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select Control Panel 2 Click Network and Internet Connections and select Network Connections o OZ Z gt Topic
65. t use DVgate software when the connected digital video device is in Timer Recording mode as this could produce a malfunction in the device gt You can record only AVI files MPEG files cannot be recorded 2 Avoid recording problems such as a single frame appearing in multiple frames by closing other applications on your system while recording 2 You cannot use different audio modes on the same tape If you have AVI files that use different audio modes they cannot be recorded at the same time but must be recorded separately 2 DVgate software features do not support working with AVI files that are smaller than 4 MB 2 DVgate software does not support hard disk compression Video and audio data are not available while you are recording in order to maximize recording capabilities 2 If DV gate software indicates that frames are dropped try closing all open applications or defragmenting your hard drive Installing the DVgate plug in for Adobe Premiere software Your VAIO computer may not have Adobe Premiere software preinstalled If you subsequently purchase and install this software on your computer you must install a plug in to ensure compatibility with the DV gate software To install the DVgate plug in Install the plug in for Adobe Premiere 6 0 by following these steps 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and then click Run The Run window appears 2 Click Browse and navigate to your C drive using th
66. ter window appears 6 Follow the onscreen instructions to resolve the problem You may need to reinstall the modem drivers See To Use the Driver Recovery CD for more information Topic How do I change my modem to rotary or Touch Tone dialing 1 2 3 Click Start in the Windows taskbar then click Control Panel Click Printers and Other Hardware then click Phone and Modem options From the Dialing Rules tab click Edit The Edit Location dialog box appears Select the Tone or Pulse option Click OK EB Z Topics Topic My microphone does not work Check that the microphone is plugged into the MICROPHONE jack Topic My microphone is too sensitive to background noise If you find there is too much background noise when you record sound you should adjust the microphone gain by following these steps 1 2 Click Start in the Windows taskbar then click Control Panel Click Sounds Speech and Audio Devices then click Sounds and Audio Devices From the Audio tab locate the Sound recording section and click the Volume button The Recording Control dialog box appears Select the Options menu and click Properties The Properties dialog box appears In the section Adjust volume for select the Recording option Click OK From the Recording Control dialog box decrease the microphone volume level by moving the slider bar down Close the Recording Control dialog box and then close the Sounds and
67. that your ISP point of presence POP phone number is compliant with V 90 standards If you are having a problem connecting with your ISP check that they are not experiencing technical problems Try connecting your modem through another phone line if available VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Topic My modem does not work Your modem may be experiencing equipment or software conflicts If your modem 1s not functioning properly check the following E E Check that the phone line is plugged into the Line jack Check that the phone line is working You can check the line by plugging in a standard telephone and listening for a dial tone Check that the access phone number POP is correct All software applications that are preinstalled by Sony are compatible with your computer modem If you have installed other software contact the software publisher for information on how to configure the software to recognize the modem If it appears that your modem is not functioning properly check the device status 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar then click Control Panel 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware and then select Phone and Modem Options 3 From the Modems tab click to select your modem 4 Click Properties The Modem Properties window appears 5 Review the information in the Device status section If your modem is not working properly click the troubleshoot button The VAIO Help and Support Cen
68. tly visited play pause stop fast forward and Internet addresses Click the Go to URL reverse You can increase or decrease link button to immediately connect to volume and switch view modes your favorite Web sites 3 Playlist drop down list 7 File list view Playlist view Playlist view Displays the contents of the folder Displays available playlists and audio selected in the file tree view files 4 File tree view Playlist view Displays the folders available on your computer enabling you to locate your audio files Expand the views for the file list or Playlist drop down using the Playlist switch button CC VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Recording from a CD You can record songs from audio CDs and import them to playlists in SonicStage When you record from an audio CD from your optical disc drive for the first time the CD Drive Optimization dialog box appears Click Start to verify your optical disc drive After the verification is performed recording begins 1 Insert an audio CD into your system s optical disc drive 2 Click the CD tab 3 Use the drop down lists to select the ATRAC3 bit rate CD drive and Record To destination CD tab window Sound Effect Off Y Repeat Off Y Flat Shuffle Off Untitled gt Lado Y impor ta D CDTrackt Title Genre Length FileSize Status Untitled Unknown Unknown 02 39 2 0 MB Untitled Unknown Unknown 04 24 3 3 MB
69. toAlbum New Album window PhotoAlbum New Album Album Collection My Album Organize Albums Display Launcher O Exit Help Version Information O Sound 4 If you wish to work on a previously created album do not click Create New Album Instead select the desired album from the Album Collection view on the right side of the window ES Z gt DigitalPrint Software Click Create New Album The Select Photo window appears Select the photos you want to include in your album from the available folders displayed Click List to select individual pictures from each folder The Select Design window appears Select a design template for your album Use the scroll bar to see all available designs When you have selected the design the Select Layout window appears Select a page layout for your album A preview of your selected design and page layout is displayed Scroll through the album using the book icons at the bottom of the window Click the Page List button to edit your album Customize your album by adding more pictures decorations comments or deleting pages Click Print Select the album type and click Print For information on Stitching your album click Stitch Album See the online Help file for more details Using LabelMaker Use LabelMaker to design original labels to personalize your media such as Memory Stick media CDs or video cassettes 1 Click
70. u on how to use all SonicStage features SonicStage Backup Tool You can back up and restore music graphics and information data managed by SonicStage You must be connected to the Internet to use the SonicStage Backup Tool Import audio files in various formats You can import audio files in various formats such as MP3 or WAV standards You can also import audio files that comply with the Microsoft Windows Media Technologies WMT standard identified by asf or wma extensions Manage your audio files through the Playlist feature of SonicStage Manage imported songs on the Playlist Additional features are available when you register your imported songs through the Playlist feature of SonicStage You can manage your music by creating your own list of songs categorized by genre or artist displaying your song list in the Playlist feature and arranging your songs in a customized order using the Playlist folders Edit your music by combining multiple songs into a single song or divide one song into two by using the Combine and Divide features Simple mode The main SonicStage window viewed in Simple mode is a smaller compact version of Full mode This may be convenient when you want to listen to music with SonicStage software while using other applications or whenever you feel the Full mode view 1s intrusive The design of the main SonicStage window in simple mode can be changed by selecting a new Skin which enhan
71. ubleshooting ussescenccnnsnnccnnenssensonsrensnsenssnasenees 67 TODI S erea chase as enone dv eo ees steed 67 NO LES DI USU insano aa 19 For Answers to Your Software Questions ocooccccncocncconnconos 84 ELE SO EGS arg ad 87 VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Welcome Thank you for purchasing your Sony VAIO computer Your new computer is a superb blend of high technology and easy to use functionality The information provided here is designed to help you to become familiar with the hardware and software applications included with your system VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Locating Controls and Connectors Front Panel Overview The front panel of your VAIO Computer allows access to the optical and floppy disk drives It also includes Universal Serial Bus USB and 1 LINK ports to connect compatible peripheral devices i LINK is a trademark of sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection The i LINK connection may vary depending on the software applications operating system and compatible i LINK devices All products with an i LINK connection may not communicate with each other Please refer to the documentation that came with your compatible i LINK device for information on operating conditions and proper connection Before connecting compatible i LINK PC peripherals to your system such as an optical or hard disk drive confirm their operating system compati
72. uickly and easily The User Guide contains information on how to get the most from your computer find help and solve common problems Note The User Guide is not available in hard copy for all models The User Guide is available electronically on your hard drive Two additional guides Upgrading and Maintaining your VAIO Computer and the Troubleshooting Help are also available online To access online documentation 1 Click Start and point to VAIO Help and Support Center 2 Click on the VAIO User Guide Most manuals for preinstalled software are located on your hard disk drive as online help files You can access online help files from the Help menu within the specific application A printed manual may be available for some applications This database provides instant access to information on commonly encountered problems Enter a description of your problem and the Knowledge Database searches for the corresponding solutions online You can access the Sony Knowledge Database from the Sony Computing Support Web site at http www sony com pcsupport This service provides you with answers to commonly asked questions You can use this automated service to request a list of available topics Select the topics that you want to view To contact the Sony fax on demand service call 1 888 4 SONY PC 1 888 476 6972 Requires a fax machine or fax software You can download the latest software updates and software patches for your So
73. ur e mail application launches with a new message window containing the still image as an attachment Q Save Click the Save button to save your still image in a variety of formats to a location of your choice NH VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide You must be connected to the Internet before attempting to upload or e mail your still images or videos Using Net Movie Mode 1 From the Start button in the Windows taskbar select All Programs select Smart Capture and then click Smart Capture The Smart Capture main window appears 2 Connect your compatible 1 LINK digital camcorder to your computer with an 1 LINK cable optional An image appears in the Smart Capture main window 3 Verify that the Mode dial is set to Net Movie Click the Mode dial to switch between Still mode and Net Movie mode 4 Click the Options button to view the available options for your movie capture The Recording Options window appears Recording Options window Specifies the type of file and the maximum recording time Type of File ee ER re High T Clear Noise fe Recording starts when you press CAPTURE button and stops when vou pressitagain cummed ANTI GROUND SHOOTING Smart Capture records only while you press down the CAPTURE button this O AvI Not compressed way recording of unnecessary scenes is avoided Maximum Recording Time y Approximate Size gg in seconds Approx 705KB Note It is desirable
74. y DY Camcorder Sony DY Camcorder 2 Display Launcher Exit Help D Version Information A 2 Click the camera icon to open the Enter Photo Folder Name dialog box You can enter a name for a new folder or click Select Photo Folder to import your pictures to an existing folder Click OK Enter Photo Folder Name dialog box Enter the folder name which imported photos IF you want to add photos to exist folders select photo folders Select Photo Folder Cancel DigitalPrint Software 3 Click the Capture button to capture still images You can preview a thumbnail version of your pictures in the selection view window Capture Pictures from Video window Mi Capture Pictures from Video ax Which pictures do you want to capture Click the Capture button to create a picture from the video Then select one or more thumbnails and click Get Pictures to bring them into your application Capture Select All Cancel 4 Select the desired pictures and click the Get Pictures button The PhotoCapture picture editor window appears 5 Click the View button to see an enlarged version of a selected picture You can use Rotate to change the position of a selected picture Use the Delete button to eliminate any unwanted pictures PhotoCapture editing window Initial Screen Making Album Print Photos Finished to import photos Select All Unselect Al
75. yback VisualFlow Sony Electronics Inc VisualFlow software is a state of the art Sony multimedia browser designed specifically for Memory Stick media It displays any still picture movie or sound file stored in a Memory Stick media in a visually pleasing artistic manner VisualFlow software not only plays a selected movie or sound file but also enables playback of files by other applications like PictureGear software or Memory Stick Slideshow DigitalPrint Software DigitalPrint Software DigitalPrint 1s designed to creatively manage your digital pictures With 1ts easy to use features you can quickly load images from your digital camera or camcorder print high quality photos and make personalized photo albums and labels to share with friends and family DigitalPrint main browser window DIGITAL PRINT How to use O Using PhotoCapture Capture and import your digital pictures from your digital camera or camcorder to your computer You can select your favorite pictures and place them in handy folders for di use 1 Click SY Import to open the PhotoCapture window Your connected pe E camera camcorder or Memory Stick media is indicated in the window aa Properly connect your digital camera camcorder or insert your Memory Stick media in your computer VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide PhotoCapture window B PhotoCapture Import Photos Research VIA Son

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