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VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide100VVAIO Action Setup 21VAIO AV Applications 25VAIO Support Agent 63ventilation 13, 84viewing the taskbarproblems with

11ContentsWelcome...13Choosing an Ergonomic Location for Your Computer ... 13Front Panel

VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide12System, Application, and Driver Recovery CD(s)... 59Using the System Recovery CD

13WelcomeThank you for purchasing your Sony VAIO Digital Studio™ computer! Your new computer is a superb blend of high technology and easy-to-use func

VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide14level. Use the display’s tilting feature to find the best position. You can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue by p

Front Panel Overview15Front Panel OverviewThe front panel of your VAIO Digital Studio Computer allows access to the DVD, CD-RW, and diskette drives. I

VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide16Front panel 1 DVD driveReads data from a DVD or CD.2 CD-RW driveReads data from a CD and writes data to a CD-R or CD-

Front Panel Overview175 DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive access indicator lightLights in amber while reading and writing data from and to the optical drives.6 Hard

VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide18Back Panel OverviewThe back panel of your computer contains the ports for supplied and optional accessories. The icon

Back Panel Overview194 Ethernet port10Base-T/100Base-TX Fast Ethernet interface.(The port marked with (Network) is for LAN connections only.)5 Monito

VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide2NOTICE© 2001 Sony Electronics Inc. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. All righ

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21VAIO Action SetupVAIO Action Setup manages the settings for your computer’s Shortcut keys (S Keys) and i.LINK® interface. The programmable S Keys co

VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide224 The Confirmation Application Name window appears showing you the application you have selected. Click Next.5 You ma

VAIO Action Setup23The next time the device is connected and turned on, the assigned application will launch automatically.Changing the Window Design

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VAIO® AV Applications25VAIO® AV ApplicationsYour VAIO computer comes with a collection of audio and video (AV) applications that make it easy to use a

VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide26PictureGear™ Sony Electronics, Inc.PictureGear is a digital image management application that allows you to see all t

VAIO® AV Applications27MovieShaker™This application can be used to create fun and innovative movies without any knowledge of film editing. In a few si

VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide28Create a Movie using ShakerAfter adding clip(s) to the Clip tray, you can create a short movie using the Shaker featu

VAIO® AV Applications29Editing Clips and ScenesYou can edit your movie by adding effects and text, adjusting the color and contrast, and modifying the

3Safety Information and CautionDVD Laser Diode PropertiesCD-RW Laser Diode Properties❑To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose your desktop to r

VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide30Saving a Movie1 Verify that the clip(s) you want to save is on the Product tray. See Help for more details on saving

VAIO® AV Applications31PictureGear™PictureGear is a digital image management application that allows you to see all the images stored in any directory

VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide32Using Panorama MakerPanorama Maker stitches a group of still images into a 360 degree panoramic picture. The source i

VAIO® AV Applications33OpenMG™ Jukebox 2.0OpenMG Jukebox is a software application that utilizes Sony Corporation’s copyright protection technology. O

VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide34Starting OpenMG Jukebox 2.01 From the Start button on the Windows taskbar, point to Programs, point to OpenMG Jukebox

VAIO® AV Applications35OpenMG Jukebox main window1 Feature tabsChanges the screen view according to the selected feature.5 Internet address drop-down

VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide36Recording a CDYou can record songs from audio CDs and import them to playlists in OpenMG Jukebox.1 Insert an audio CD

VAIO® AV Applications37Transferring Songs (Check-in/Check-out)You can transfer songs between the playlists of your OpenMG Jukebox and external devices

VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide383 Select the playlist that has the song that you want to check out. The songs in the playlist are shown in the Playli

VAIO® AV Applications39For more information about using OpenMG Jukebox 2.0 software, go to the online OpenMG Jukebox Help. You can access the online

VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide4❑ Ne jamais toucher un fil téléphonique à découvert ou un terminal à moins que la ligne téléphonique n’ait été débranc

VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide40Smart Capture™Smart Capture is a Sony-designed application that manages the i.LINK connection between your computer a

VAIO® AV Applications41Using Still mode1 From the Start button, point to Programs, point to Smart Capture, and then click on Smart Capture. The Smart

VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide424 Click on the Options button to view the available options for your still image capture. The Still Image Options win

VAIO® AV Applications43Effect Setting window✍You can use a different special effect for each picture, or you can remove all special effects by clickin

VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide44Capturing a picture in Still mode1 Use your digital camera or camcorder to locate the image you want to capture. When

VAIO® AV Applications45❑Upload — Send your still images online to the ImageStation Web site to share with your family and friends. ImageStation stores

VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide464 Click on the Options button to view the available options for your movie capture. The Recording Options window appe

VAIO® AV Applications47Capturing a movie in Net Movie mode1 Use your digital camcorder to locate the view(s) you want to capture. When you see the des

VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide48Managing your movie in Net Movie modeFrom the Movie Player window, you can perform various functions using the task b

VAIO® AV Applications492 Select the compression rate and press the Start Compression button. The ImageStation Login window appears. See steps 2 - 4 in

5Regulatory Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the Ru

VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide502 For first time users, the ImageStation registration wizard guides you through the initial registration process. Fol

VAIO® AV Applications51VisualFlow™VisualFlow is a Sony state-of-the-art multimedia browser designed specifically for Memory Stick media. It displays a

VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide52DVGate™Connecting a digital video camera recorderBefore connecting a digital video camera recorder to your computer,

VAIO® AV Applications53When recording AVI files to tape❑Do not use DVgate software when the connected digital video device is in Timer Recording mode,

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55Configuring your VAIO Digital Studio™ ComputerHard Disk Drive PartitionIn order to improve the performance of the DVgate™ software, the hard disk dr

VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide56i.LINK (IEEE1394) CompatibilityYour VAIO computer includes a 4-pin i.LINK port on the front of the system and a 6-pin

Configuring your VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer57To connect an i.LINK (IEEE1394) device❑Use the symbol to locate the i.LINK port. Plug the i.LINK cab

VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide58Enabling EthernetYour computer comes with a preinstalled Ethernet interface. To enable faster startup, your computer

59System, Application and Driver Recovery CD(s)System Recovery CD(s)Sony ElectronicsThe System Recovery CD program allows you to restore the software

VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide6the telephone company to determine the maximum REN for the calling area.If the terminal equipment causes harm to the t

VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide60To use the System Recovery CD(s)1 Insert the Sony System Recovery CD in the DVD-ROM drive.2 Shut down your computer.3

System, Application and Driver Recovery CD(s)61You must be in Windows to run the Application Recovery CD utility. If you have any questions on using t

VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide62To reinstall drivers with the Driver Recovery CD1 Turn on your computer. If your computer is already on, close all ap

Using the VAIO Support Agent63Using the VAIO Support AgentVAIO Support Agent helps you repair your own software problems without the assistance of a s

VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide64Using the Quick Fix WizardThe Quick Fix Wizard automatically checks your system when a problem occurs and brings your

Using the VAIO Support Agent65Using Common SolutionsCommon Solutions offers automated, One-Click Fixes to repair common software problems. These solut

VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide66Using Support Central Support Central uses Internet resources to help you self-service your software. Support Central

Using the VAIO Support Agent675 Support Central has a tracking feature that stores the issues you are currently working on. When you log on to Support

VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide686 When you log on to Support Central with a new issue, or if you do not have any open issues, the Support Wizard appe

Using the VAIO Support Agent69Support Central: Support Wizard✍For more information on using VAIO Support Agent, see the online help.

7DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM BATTERYYou can return your unwanted lithium batteries to your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center.For the Sony

VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide70Software Applications protected by VAIO Support AgentIn addition to the software listed below, your system’s drivers,

71TroubleshootingThis section describes how to solve common problems you may encounter when using your computer. Many problems have simple solutions,

VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide72Topic: My computer or software program stopped responding1 Press Ctrl+Alt+Delete to close the application that has st

Topics73Topic: 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 util

VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide74Topic: I cannot play a CD❑After inserting your CD, wait a few seconds for it to be detected before trying to access i

Topics754 Check the connections between your speakers and the computer.5 From the Start menu, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.6 Select

VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide76Topic: How do I change the video resolution of my display?1 From the Start menu, select Settings > Control Panel.2

Topics77❑If your problem is fax-related, check that there are no problems with the fax machine you are calling and that it is compatible with fax mode

VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide783 Click Dialing Properties.4 Select the Tone dial or Pulse dial option next to “Dial using.”5 Click OK.Topic: My micr

Topics792 Remove the mouse ball cover on the back of the mouse by turning clockwise the ring that covers the mouse ball.3 Turn the mouse upright, and

VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide8INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICENOTICE: The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment. This certification means that

VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide80Topic: My i.LINK® device does not appear on the desktop1 Turn off and disconnect your device.2 Reconnect your device.

Topics811 From the Start menu, point to Settings, and then click on Printers.2 Click Add Printer.3 Click Next.4 Select Local Printer and click Next.5

VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide82Notes on UseOn the Power Source❑Your computer operates on 100–120 V AC 50/60 Hz only. ❑The total power draw of instal

Notes on Use83❑Do not place heavy objects on the power cord.❑Do not operate the system with the cover removed. Always reinstall the cover before turni

VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide84On Handling the Computer System ❑Do not place your Sony computer in a location subject to:❑Heat sources, such as radi

Notes on Use85❑Your Sony computer will not work with party lines, cannot be connected to a coin-operated telephone, and may not work with multiple pho

VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide86❑When removing a slot cover, be careful not to damage components on the system board or add-on cards. You may need to

Notes on Use87On Handling CD or DVD Media ❑Do not touch the surface of the disc.❑Do not drop or bend the disc.❑Do not use adhesive labels to identify

VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide88For Answers to Your Software QuestionsSony Service CenterFor the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-888-4SONYPC

For Answers to Your Software Questions89EarthLink TotalAccess™(EarthLink Network, Inc.)McAfee VirusScan® (Network Associates, Inc.)Netscape Communicat

9avoir recours à un service d’inspection des installations électriques, ou à un électricien, selon le cas.AV I S : L’indice d’équivalence de la sonne

VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide90Tomb Raider® 5 (Eidos Interactive)Windows® Millennium Edition Operating System, Internet Explorer, Outlook® Express (

Resources91ResourcesSony provides several support options for your Sony computer. When you have questions about your computer and the preinstalled sof

VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide92Sony Fax-on-Demand This service provides you with answers to commonly asked questions. You can use this automated ser

Specifications93Specifications Model PCV-RX360DSProcessor866 MHz* Intel® Pentium®IIIHard Disk DriveC / D Partition (Approximate)40 GB†C = 16GB / D = 2

VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide94Connection Capabilities (Rear)USB ports (2)PS/2® keyboard portMouse PortVGA monitor portSerial portParallel (printer)

Specifications95Specifications are subject to change without notice.††Maximum speed for faxing is 14.4 kbytes/s. Your modem is capable of downloading

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97IndexAadding additional hardwareprecaution 83adjusting voltage settings 82air circulation 84Application Recovery CD 59,60applicationslaunchingproble

VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide98DVD-ROM drive, troubleshooting 74DVgate software 25using 52Eeject button, for floppy disk 17electronicdocumentation 9

99OpenMG Jukebox 25Ppalmrest 13phonesservice precautions 85PictureGear 26power cords 82disconnecting 83power fluctuations or loss 82power indicatoron