Sony PCV-RX370DS, PCV-RX380DS User Manual

VAIO Digital Studio User Guide

PCV-RX370DS/PCV-RX380DS

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NOTICE

© 2001 Sony Electronics Inc. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. All rights reserved. This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in part, may not be reproduced, translated, or reduced to any machine-readable form without prior written approval.

SONY ELECTRONICS INC. PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN AND HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR SUCH OTHER INFORMATION. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR SPECIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER BASED ON TORT, CONTRACT, OR OTHERWISE, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF.

Sony Electronics Inc. reserves the right to make any modification to this manual or the information contained herein at any time without notice. The software described herein is governed by the terms of a separate user license agreement.

This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by third parties. Use of such software is subject to the terms and conditions of license agreements enclosed with this product. Some of the software may not be transported or used outside the United States. Software specifications are subject to change without notice and may not necessarily be identical to current retail versions.

Updates and additions to software may require an additional charge. Subscriptions to online service providers may require a fee and credit card information. Financial services may require prior arrangements with participating financial institutions.

S o ny, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Smart, VAIO Digital Studio, ImageStation, Smart Capture, VisualFlow, MovieShaker, OpenMG Jukebox, DVgate, Media Bar, Handycam, Mavica, PictureGear and i.LINK are trademarks of Sony. Intel and Pentium are trademarks of Intel Corporation. Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

All other trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

Owner’s Record

The model number and serial number are located on the back of your Sony VAIO computer. Record the serial number in the space provided here. Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony Service Center.

Model Number:

Serial Number:________________________

PCV-RX370DS / PCV-RX380DS

Safety Information and Caution

DVD Laser Diode Properties (PCV-RX370DS/PCV-RX380DS)

Laser Output

Wave Lengt h

0.4mW(DVD)

0.14mW (CD)

650-655nm (DVD)

785nm (CD)

been disconnected at the network interface.

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Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.

❑ Avoid using the modem during an

electrical storm.

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Do not use the modem or a telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.

❑ The socket outlet shall be installed near

the equipment and shall be easily accessible.

CD-RW Laser Diode Properties (PCV-RX370DS)

Laser Output

Wave Lengt h

1.0mW(Read)

35.0mW

(Write)

777-787nm

CD-RW Laser Diode Properties (PCV-RX380DS)

Laser Output

Wave Lengt h

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To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose your desktop to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

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Never install modem or telephone wiring during a lightning storm.

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Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations.

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Never touch uninsulated telephone wire or terminals unless the telephone line has

1.0mW(Read)

43.5mW (Write)

780–787nm

To change the backup battery, please contact your nearest Sony Service Center.

Caution—The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. As the laser beam used in this product is harmful to the eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the drive cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

Danger—Visible and invisible laser radiation when open. Avoid direct exposure to beam.

For CD-RW: Danger— Invisible laser radiation when open. Avoid direct exposure to beam.

Caution: For ADSL modem models, to reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord.

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Pour prévenir tout risque d’incendie ou d’électrocution, garder cet appareil à l’abri de la pluie et de l’humidité.

❑ Pour prévenir tout risque d’électrocution,

ne pas ouvrir le châssis de cet appareil et ne confier son entretien qu’à une personne qualifiée.

❑ Ne jamais effectuer l’installation de fil

modem ou téléphone durant un orage électrique.

❑ Ne jamais effectuer l’installation d’une

prise téléphonique dans un endroit mouillé à moins que la prise soit conçue à cet effet.

❑ Ne jamais toucher un fil téléphonique à

découvert ou un terminal à moins que la ligne téléphonique n’ait été débranché de l’interface réseau.

❑ Soyez très prudent lorsque vous installez

ou modifiez les lignes téléphoniques.

❑ Évitez d’utiliser le modem durant un

orage électrique.

❑ N'utilisez pas le modem ni le téléphone

pour prévenir d'une fuite de gaz vous êtes près de la fuite.

❑ L’appareil doit être le plus près possible

d’une prise murale pour en faciliter l’accès.

Pour changer la pile de rechange, veuillez contacter votre centre de service Sony le plus près.

Avertissement - L'utilisation d'instruments optiques avec ce produit augmente les risques pour les yeux. Puisque le faisceau laser utilisé dans ce produit est dommageable pour les yeux, ne tentez pas de désassembler le boîtier. Adressez-vous à un agent de service qualifié.

Danger : Radiation laser visible et invisible si ouvert. Évitez l’exposition directe au faisceau.

Pour les CD-RW : Danger : Radiation laser visible et invisible si ouvert. Évitez l'exposition directe au faisceau.

Attention : Pour ADSL modele modem, afin de réduire les risques d'incendie, n'utilisez qu'un cordon de communication N0. 26 AWG ou plus gros.

For questions regarding your product or for the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-888-476-6972 in the United States or 1-800-961-7669 in Canada.

Sony Customer Support can be reached at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport

Regulatory Information

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY

Model No.: PCV-RX370DS/

Responsible Party:

Address: 1 Sony Drive

Telephone: 201-930-6972

This phone number is for FCC-related matters only.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and

(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the

PCV-RX380DS

Sony Electronics Inc.

Park Ridge, NJ 07656

interference by one or more of the following measures:

❑ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. ❑ Increase the separation between the

equipment and the receiver.

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Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

❑ Consult the dealer or an experienced

radio/TV technician for help.

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

Only peripherals (computer input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) that comply with FCC Class B limits may be attached to this computer product. Operation with noncompliant peripherals is likely to result in interference to radio and television reception.

All cables used to connect peripherals must be shielded and grounded. Operation with cables, connected to peripherals, that are not shielded and grounded, may result in interference to radio and television reception.

FCC Part 68

This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules. The FCC Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this equipment is 0.7. If requested, this information must be provided to the telephone company.

This modem uses the USOC RJ-11 telephone jack.

The REN is used to determine the quantity of devices which may be connected to the telephone line. Excessive RENs on the telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming call. In most, but not all areas, the sum of the RENs should not exceed five (5.0). To be certain of the

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number of devices that may be connected to the line, as determined by the total RENs, contact the telephone company to determine the maximum REN for the calling area.

If the terminal equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required. But if advance notice is not practical, the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as possible. Also, you will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary.

The telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations or procedures that could affect the operations of the equipment. If this happens, the telephone company will provide advance notice in order for you to make the necessary modifications in order to maintain uninterrupted service.

If trouble is experienced with this modem, for repair or warranty information, please contact 1-888-4SONY-PC, or write to the Sony Customer Information Center, 12451 Gateway Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33913. If the trouble is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may request that you remove the equipment from the network until the problem is resolved.

Repair of this equipment should be made only by a Sony Service Center or Sony authorized agent. For the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-888-4SONYPC (1-888-476-6972).

This equipment cannot be used on public coin service provided by the telephone company. Connection to Party Line Service is subject to state and possible provincial tariffs. (Contact the state or provincial utility service commission, public service commission, or corporation commission for information.)

Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 (United States)

The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other electronic device to send any message via a telephone facsimile machine unless such message clearly contains, in a margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on the first page of the transmission, the date and time it is sent and an identification of the business, other entity, or individual sending the message, and the telephone number of the sending machine or such business, other entity, or individual.

In order to program this information into your facsimile machine, see your fax software documentation.

Telephone Consumer Guidelines (Canada)

Please refer to your telephone directory under ‘Privacy Issues’ and/or ‘Term s of Service.’ For more detailed information, please contact:

CRTC Terrasses de la Chaudiére, Tour centrale 1 promenade du Portage, 5 étage Hull PQ K1A 0N2.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Cet àppareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM BATTERY

You can return your unwanted lithium batteries to your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center.

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In some areas the disposal of lithium batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited.

For the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-888-476-6972 in the United States or 1-800-961-7669 in Canada.

Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium batteries.

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Une batterie non conforme présente un danger d'explosion. La remplacer seulement par une batterie identique ou de type équivalent recommandé par le fabricant. Évacuer les batteries usées selon les directives du fabricant.

La manutention incorrecte du module de batterie de cet appareil présente un risque d'incendie ou de brûlures chimiques. Ne pas démonter, incinérer ou exposer à une température de plus de 100°C. Évacuer promptement la batterie usée. Garder hors de portée des enfants.

The battery pack used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Do not disassemble, heat above 212°F (100°C), or incinerate. Dispose of used battery promptly. Keep away from children.

Ne pas manipuler les batteries au lithium qui fuient ou sont endommagées.

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INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE

NOTICE: The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment. This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective, operational and safety requirements as prescribed in the appropriate Terminal Equipment Technical Requirements document(s). The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the users satisfaction.

Before installing this equipment, users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company. The equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection.

The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations.

Repairs to certified equipment should be coordinated by a representative designated by the supplier. Equipment malfunctions or any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment may give the telecommunications company cause to request that the user disconnect the equipment.

Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility, telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system, if present, are connected together. This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas.

CAUTION: Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves, but should contact the appropriate electrical inspection authority, or electrician, as appropriate.

NOTICE: The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) assigned to each terminal device provides an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface. The termination on an interface may consist of any combination of

devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all the devices does not exceed 5. The Ringer Equivalence Number for this equipment is 0.7.

AVIS DE L’INDUSTRIE CANADA

AV I S : L’étiquette d’Industrie Canada identifie le matériel homologué.

Cette étiquette certifie que le matériel est conforme aux normes de protection, d’exploitation et de sécurité des réseaux de télécommunications, comme le prescrivent les documents concernant les exigences techniques relatives au matériel terminal. Le Ministère n’assure toutefois pas que le matériel fonctionnera à la satisfaction de l’utilisateur.

Ava nt d’installer ce matériel, l’utilisateur doit s’assurer qu’il est permis de le raccorder aux installations de l’entreprise locale de télécommunication. Le matériel doit également être installé en suivant une méthode acceptée de raccordement. L’abonné ne doit pas oublier qu’il est possible que la conformité aux conditions énoncées ci-dessus n’empêche pas la dégradation du service dans certaines situations.

Les réparations de matériel homologué doivent être coordonnées par un représentant désigné par le fournisseur. L’entreprise de télécommunications peut demander à l’utilisateur de débrancher un appareil à la suite de réparations ou de modifications effectuées par l’utilisateur ou à cause de mauvais fonctionnement.

Pour sa propre protection, l’utilisateur doit s’assurer que tous les fils de mise à la terre de la source d’énergie électrique, des lignes téléphoniques et des canalisations d’eau métalliques, s’il y en a, sont raccordés ensemble. Cette précaution est particulièrement importante dans les régions rurales.

Avertissement: L’utilisateur ne doit pas tenter de faire ces raccordements lui-même; il doit

avoir 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 sonnerie (IES) assigné à chaque dispositif terminal indique le nombre maximal de terminaux qui peuvent être raccordés à une interface.

La terminaison d’une interface téléphonique peut consister en une combination de quelques dispositifs, à la seule condition que la somme d’indices d’équivalence de la sonnerie de tous les dispositifs n’excède pas 5. L’indice d’équivalence de la sonnerie de ce matériel est de 0.7.

Contents

Welcome...............................................................13

Choosing an Ergonomic Location for Your Computer .... 13

Front Panel Overview ....................................................... 15

Back Panel Overview........................................................ 18

VAIO Action Setup...............................................21

Presetting i.LINK® devices.............................................. 22

Changing the Window Design of Sony Software............. 23

VAIO® AV Applications.......................................25

MovieShaker™ ................................................................. 27

PictureGear™ ................................................................... 31

OpenMG™ Jukebox 2.0 ................................................... 33

Smart Capture™ ............................................................... 40

VisualFlow™.................................................................... 51

DVGate™ ......................................................................... 52

Configuring your VAIO

Digital Studio™ Computer..................................55

Hard Disk Drive Partition ................................................. 55

Defragmenting your Hard Disk Drive .............................. 55

i.LINK (IEEE1394) Compatibility ................................... 56

Enabling Ethernet ............................................................. 58

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System, Application and

Driver Recovery CD(s)........................................ 59

Using the System Recovery CD(s) .................................. 59

Using the Application Recovery CD(s) ........................... 60

Using the Driver Recovery CD........................................ 61

Using the VAIO Support Agent.......................... 63

Using the Quick Fix Wizard ............................................ 64

Using Common Solutions ................................................ 65

Using Support Central...................................................... 67

Software Applications protected

by VAIO Support Agent .................................................. 70

Troubleshooting ................................................. 71

Topics............................................................................... 71

Notes on Use .................................................................... 82

For Answers to Your Software Questions ....................... 87

Resources ......................................................................... 90

Specifications ..................................................... 93

Welcome

Thank you for purchasing your Sony VAIO Digital Studio™ computer! Your new computer is a superb blend of high technology and easy-to-use functionality. This User Guide contains information about the applications included with your system, contact information for software vendors, and the specifications for your computer.

Choosing an Ergonomic Location for Your Computer

Before you get started, find the best location for your new computer. Here are some things to consider when planning your workspace:

Stable work surface — Use a stable work surface large enough to support

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the computer and other peripheral equipment. Ventilation — Leave at least eight inches of space on the left and back sides

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of your computer to enable proper ventilation. Placement of the keyboard, mouse, and other input devices — Place

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your keyboard, mouse, and other input devices so that your arms and hands are in a relaxed, comfortable position. The keyboard should be directly in front of you. Adjust the level of the keyboard so that your lower arms are parallel to the floor. Keep your wrists in a relaxed position when you are using the keyboard—not angled up or down. Use the palmrest only briefly, for resting. While typing, never use the palmrest or rest your hands on the table. Position the mouse at the same level as the keyboard. Hold the mouse with a relaxed hand, and use your whole arm to move it. Take breaks during sessions with your computer. Excessive use of the mouse or a joystick may strain muscles or tendons.

Furniture and posture — Sit in a chair with good back support and

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armrests. Adjust the level of the chair so your feet are flat on the floor. A footrest may make you more comfortable. Sit with relaxed, upright posture—avoid slouching forward or leaning far backward.

Viewing angle of the display — Position the display 18 to 26 inches

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directly in front of you, with the top of the screen at or a little below eye

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level. Use the display’s tilting feature to find the best position. You can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue by placing the display in the proper position.

Lighting — Choose a location where windows and lights do not create glare

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and reflection on the display. Use indirect lighting to avoid bright spots on the display. You can also purchase accessories for your display that help reduce glare. Proper lighting adds to your comfort and work effectiveness.

Welcome

Front Panel Overview

The front panel of your VAIO Digital Studio Computer allows access to the DVD, CD-RW, and diskette drives. It also includes Universal Serial Bus (USB) and i.LINK® ports to connect USB devices, compatible digital equipment, or other peripheral devices.

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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 i.LINK-compatible devices. All products with an i.LINK connection may not communicate with each other.

Please refer to the documentation that came with your i.LINK-compatible device for information on operating conditions and proper connection. Before connecting i.LINK-compatible PC peripherals to your system, such as a CD-RW or Hard Disk Drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions.

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Front panel (PCV-RX370DS/PCV-RX380DS)

DRIVE

1DVD drive

Reads data from a DVD or CD.

2CD-RW drive

Reads data from a CD and writes data to a CD-R or CD-RW disc.

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 DVD-ROM/CD-RW 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.

7 Power switch and indicator light

Turns on/off the computer. The indicator light is blue while the power is on and red when the computer is in standby mode.

8 DVD eject button

Ejects a disc from the DVD drive.

9 CD-RW eject button

Ejects a disc from the CD-RW drive.

10 Floppy disk eject button

Ejects a floppy disk.

11 Universal Serial Bus (USB) port (2)

Connection for a USB device.

12 i.LINK 4-pin port (IEEE1394)

Connection for a compatible digital device.

For your convenience, your computer includes USB and i.LINK ports on both the front

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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.

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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 on your computer.

Back panel (PCV-RX370DS/PCV-RX380DS)

KEYBOARD

MOUSE

USB NETWORK

ACT

LINK

SERIAL

PRINTER

i.LINK S400

GAME

HEADPHONES

LINE IN

MIC

1 Mouse port

Connection for a PS/2 mouse.

2 PS/2® Keyboard port

Connection for a VAIO Smart™ Keyboard.

MONITOR DVI

LINE

TELEPHONE

3 Ethernet port

10Base-T/100Base-TX Fast Ethernet interface. (The port marked with (Network) is for LAN connections only.)

4 Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports (2)

Connection for a USB device.

5 Printer port

Connection for a parallel device, such as a printer or scanner.

6 Serial port

Connection for a compatible serial device, such as a digital still camera.

7 i.LINK 6-pin port (IEEE1394)

Connection for a compatible digital device such as a Sony Digital Handycam® Camcorder.

8 Game port

Connection for a game or MIDI device.

9 Headphones jack

Connection for the supplied speakers or optional headphones.

10 Line In jack

Connection for an audio device.

11 Microphone jack

Connection for a microphone (optional).

12 Monitor port

Connection for a standard CRT display.

13 Line jack

Connection for the supplied modem cable to the wall jack.

14 AC Input port

Connection for the supplied power cord.

15 DVI (LCD) Monitor port

Connection for an LCD monitor.

16 Telephone cable jack

Connection for the phone cable to the computer.

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VAIO Action Setup

VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for your computer’s Shortcut keys (S Keys) and i.LINK following applications as their default settings:

S1 — Outlook Express

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S2 — Internet Explorer

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S3 — Media Bar

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S4 — PictureGear

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S5 — DVgate Motion

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S6 — Help/Demo

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All six buttons are reprogrammable.

i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an

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IEEE1394 connection. The i.LINK connection may vary, depending on the software applications, operating system, and i.LINK-compatible devices. All products with an i.LINK connection may not communicate with each other.

To change the settings of the S Keys

1 From the Start menu, point to Programs, point to VAIO Action Setup, and

then click on VAIO Action Setup.

interface. The programmable S Keys come with the

You can also double-click on the Windows taskbar to open VAIO Action Setup.

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2 Click the S Key you want to change.

3 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 right.

You may also use the drag and drop feature to place any application into the list box.

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4 The Confirmation Application Name window appears showing you the

application you have selected. Click Next.

5 You may now type a new name and description, if desired. Then click Finish.

Presetting i.LINK® devices

You can preset your i.LINK-equipped devices to perform desired functions, such as automatically starting DVgate™ applications or connecting two VAIO computers.

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To preset your i.LINK device to perform a desired function

1 From the Start menu, point to Programs, point to VAIO Action Setup, and

then click on VAIO Action Setup.

2 Click i.LINK.

3 Click the Advanced Setting tab.

4 Click the Enable i.LINK launcher function checkbox and click Apply.

5 Connect the device to your computer with your i.LINK cable.

6 Turn on the device.

The VAIO Action Setup dialog box appears.

7 Click OK.

8 To modify the device name, click the current device name in the list box and

click Modify device name.

9 Type the desired name and click Apply.

10 To assign an application, click Modify.

The Select Application dialog box appears.

11 Select the desired application and click Next.

12 Click Next to confirm the application name.

The Input Application Name dialog box appears. You may change the name and description of the application you want to launch.

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13 Click Finish to complete this step.

The next time the device is connected and turned on, the assigned application will launch automatically.

Changing the Window Design of Sony Software

To change the window design

1 From the Start menu, point to Settings, and then click on Control Panel.

2 Click UI Design Selector.

3 Click << or >> and select the desired design.

4 Click Apply.

5 The “UI Design Selector” window design changes. The window design for

your Sony software will match the “UI Design Selector” window.

6 To try another selection, click << or >> and then click OK.

7 The UI Design Selector closes and the Sony software window design

displays.

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You may use the feature with UI Design Selector-compatible software only.

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VAIO ® AV Applications

VAIO® AV Applications

Your VAIO computer comes with a collection of audio and video (AV) applications that make it easy to use advanced multimedia formats. This section describes these VAIO AV applications.

DVgate ™

Sony Electronics, Inc.

DVgate software makes it easy to edit digital videos. You can grab and edit digital video clips, and then assemble them into a polished home video everyone will enjoy. You can also use DVgate software to capture individual frames from digital video clips, and then save them as graphic files. Enhance your Web page, send family and friends your favorite stills, create your own wallpaper—the possibilities are endless.

Media Bar™

Sony Electronics, Inc.

Media Bar software is your all-in-one solution for audio/video playback. Media Bar software handles all common computer multimedia formats, and controls certain Sony devices. Media Bar software encompasses audio/video library cataloging and playlist management, in addition to digital video quality control and effects features. Media Bar seamlessly integrates a variety of new media formats with an easy-to-use software interface.

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.

OpenMG™ Jukebox

Sony Electronics, Inc.

OpenMG Jukebox software enables you to import digital audio files by downloading from Electronic Music Distribution (EMD) services over digital networks, such as the Internet. You can record audio CDs onto your hard drive in a variety of formats.

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PictureGear™

Sony Electronics, Inc.

PictureGear is a digital image management application that allows you to see all the images stored in any directory on your computer. Thumbnail views provide quick reminders of your pictures. Brighten, contrast, enhance, resize, crop, and color-correct your pictures. Create panoramic views, animations, screen savers, wallpaper, and even HTML photo albums.

Smart Capture™

Sony Electronics, Inc.

Smart Capture is a fun new way to send multimedia messages via e-mail. Smart Capture manages the i.LINK® connection between your computer and a Sony Digital Handycam Camcorder, or other cameras that support the i.LINK interface. Smart Capture allows you to capture and compress video or still images that you can save or share via e-mail. Captures are low resolution, making it ideal for e-mail. For high-quality captures, use DVgate.

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Please refer to the documentation that came with your i.LINK-compatible device for information on operating conditions and proper connection. Before connecting i.LINKcompatible PC peripherals to your system, such as a CD-RW or Hard Disk Drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions.

VisualFlow™

Sony Electronics, Inc.

VisualFlow is a state-of-the-art Sony 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 not only plays a selected movie or sound file, but also enables playback of files by other applications like PictureGear, Memory Stick Slideshow and Windows Explorer.

VAIO ® AV Applications

MovieShaker™

This application can be used to create fun and innovative movies without any knowledge of film editing. In a few simple steps, motion pictures can be combined with special effects, still images, and music files, and then saved in a format compatible with most computers.

Main Window

Work ing Pa nel

Clip tray

Product tray

Editing trays

Help

Tra sh

Importing Images and Sound Clips

1 Click (File Import) or (DV Import).

2 Find the file you want to add.

3 Select the file.

4 Click Open. The file is added to the Clip tray.

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Importing lengthy image or sound files may cause the MovieShaker software to stop responding.

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Create a Movie using Shaker

After adding clip(s) to the Clip tray, you can create a short movie using the Shaker feature. Shaker randomly selects clips from the Clip tray to create a 30-second scene.

1 Click the Shaker tab.

2 Select a mood by clicking a face in the Shaker tray.

Shaker tray

3 Click . A thirty second scene is automatically generated and

saved to the Product tray.

4 To preview, switch the Work Panel to Product tray mode and press play.

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Scenes created with Shaker begin with a black frame and after processing are placed in the first available slot on the Product tray. Limit the number of scenes placed on the Product tray to 5 or less. MovieShaker software may stop responding if too many scenes are placed on the Product tray.

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Editing Clips and Scenes

You can edit your movie by adding effects and text, adjusting the color and contrast, and modifying the length of clips.

Working Panel

Sound

Color

Monitor

Trim Palette

Play

Effect Knobs

Adding effects to a scene or a clip

Speed

Effect Palette

1 Double-click the clip or scene to move it to the Working Panel.

2 Select the Effects tab from the Editing tray.

3 Drag the Effect you want to add from the Effects tray to the Effects palette

on the Working Panel.

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To preview an Effect, click the Play button on the Working panel window. Your clip plays the new effect on the Effect tray monitor.

4 See Help for instructions on adjusting effect duration and replaying clips and

scenes.

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Saving a Movie

1 Verify that the clip(s) you want to save is on the Product tray. See Help for

more details on saving movies.

2 Click Export.

3 Select the format in which you want the document to be saved.

4 Click Next.

5 Locate the folder to which you want the file saved.

6 Name the file.

7 Click Save.

Exporting movies may take a long time to complete—“Save movie as DV” (Digital Video) takes the longest and Quick-Save is the fastest. MovieShaker software can play AVI files up to 65 MB in length.

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