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1. TRS CPS Species the pe of hie and the rec arc bus id Fis HPESI RUE EN ND a ut Ds Se o cot compresse f ira Fuera rin T ina pores Bis D Appos Hess Li esp ro Foe sd boy Bus 1 The Recording Options window has three tabs Format You can adjust the compression rate for your movies in format or choose the AVI option for no compression You can also set the maximum recording time for your movie capture CR Change text to match document Destination Select a file destination for your movies when recording video clips Q Capture Button Set the characteristics of the Capture button You can start and stop recording by pressing the Capture button this is the default characteristic You can select Anti Ground Shooting which allows recording to occur only while the Capture button is pressed Recording will stop when you release the button Click on the Effects button to select a special image effect The Effect Setting window appears Use the drop down list to view and customize the available effects You can remove all special effects by clicking on the No Effects button Capturing 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 viewf
2. Remote Control Overview 11 CHANNEL button Press to switch channels automatically no number input required 12 VOLUME button Press to raise or lower the volume 13 REC Mode button Press to select the recording mode REC and REC STOP buttons Press the REC button to record TV programs being viewed on the TV Recording deck Press REC STOP to stop recording DECK SEL button Press to select the TV Recording deck or playback deck 14 PLAY STOP PLAY and PAUSE buttons Press to stop playback play and pause playback of video capsules on the playback deck 15 VIDEO CAPSULE SEL DVD MENU button Press to display the Select Video Capsules window Press again to minimize the window 16 Direction and ENTER buttons Press a direction arrow to select a cabinet or video capsule in the Select Video Capsule window Press ENTER or the right direction arrow to select a cabinet or video capsule 17 DVD RETURN button Not available for Giga Pocket functions See the DVD player software instructions for more information For more details about the function buttons on your remote control see the Giga Pocket online help Change to Current Document Title VAIO Action Setup VAIO Action Setup VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for your computer s Shortcut keys S Keys and i LINK interface The programmable S Keys come with the following applications as their default settings Q 81 Outlook Express S2 Interne
3. 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 Destination Select a file destination for your pictures 5 Click on the Effects button to select a special image effect The Effect Setting window appears Use the drop down list to view and customize the available effects Effect Setting window Effect Settinas Select de elect you wash bo sppk snd pess Dietak 0 thus pasameters of the effect You can use a different special effect for each picture or you can remove all special effects by clicking on the No Effects button Capturing 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 Change text to match document on the Capture button The Still Viewer window appears You can capture one picture or several pictures at a time Still Viewer window hive lt ondas Sonera DELETE LUPIS Click on the arrows or drag the scroll bar to view the pictures As each image is captured it displays in the Still Viewer window with a balloon for your comments and an identifying number in the viewer s queue Managing pictures in Still mode From the Still Viewer window you can perform various functions us
4. disk drive bay Connection Capabilities USB ports 2 Front i LINK 4 pin port Audio L R In jacks Video In jack S Video In port Change to Current Document Title Model PCV RX490TV Connection Capabilities USB ports 2 Video S Video In port Rear PS 2 keyboard port Video S Video Out port PS 2 mouse port Audio In jack VGA monitor port Audio Out jack LCD monitor DVI port VHF UHF port Serial port Parallel printer port Game MIDI port Headphones jack Line In jack Microphone jack i LINK 6 pin port Modem line jack RJ 11 Phone line jack RJ 11 10Base T 100Base TX Fast Ethernet LAN jack RJ 45 Supplied Accessories VAIO Smart keyboard Video cable PS 2 wheel mouse Video cable converter 2 Stereo speakers w AC adapter Audio cable PCVA SP2 Infrared receiver PCVA IR3U Power cord Remote Control PCVA GP3U Modem cable Coaxial cable i LINK 4 pin cable AA Batteries 2 Service 90 day limited service See Warranty Card Limited Warranty 90 day parts labor standard See Warranty Power Requirements 268 watts maximum Voltage 100 120 V 3 9A Dimensions 8 0 w x 14 2 h x 14 6 d 203mm x 360mm x 371mm Weight 28 71bs 13kg Operating Temperature 50 F to 95 F 4109 to 35 C GHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed other factors may affect application performance GB means one billion bytes when referring to hard drive capacity Ac
5. changing or deleting timer recordings All activities that may access the hard disk drive such as copying files For more information about the Timer Recording Wizard feature follow these steps to access the online Help 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and then select Programs 2 Select Giga Pocket and then click on Giga Pocket Help Video Explorer The Video Explorer application serves as a file manager and stores recorded Video Capsules as well as saved Playlists in Cabinets Video Explorer enables you to play back Video Capsules using Giga Video Recorder and to play back a Playlist created using Playlist Builder You can also import AVI or MPEG files and export Video Capsules as AVI or MPEG files ER Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder Using Video Explorer 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar select Programs and select Giga Pocket 2 Click Video Explorer The Video Explorer window appears 3 Click My Cabinet to view a list of saved Video Capsules and Playlists Video Explorer main window From the Video Explorer toolbar you can Launch Giga Video Recorder m to play a selected Video Capsule or Playlist Q Launch Playlist Builder 3j Launch Timer Recording Wizard to set up timer recordings Q View and edit recording information Change to Current Document Title To export Video Capsules using Video Explorer 1 Inthe list area click the Video Capsule you want to
6. displayed by the capture progress indicator may not be accurate Make sure the video head of your digital video device is properly cleaned Anomalies that you see in captured data could 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 is not captured Change to Current Document Title Using DVgate to record AVI files to tape Do not use DVgate software when the connected digital video device is in Timer Recording mode as this could produce a malfunction in the device n You can record only AVI files MPEG files cannot be recorded To avoid recording problems such as a single frame appearing in multiple frames close other applications on your system while recording 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 Do not attempt to work with AVI files that are smaller than 4 MB Q DvVgate software does not support hard disk compression Do not use disk compression if you are planning to work with DVgate Q In order to maximize recording capabilities video and audio data not available while you are recording If DVgate software indicates that frames have been dropped close all open applications or defragment your hard drive DVgate pl
7. Maker 4 Select the correct lens and click OK If 35mm lens is selected the prompt does not appear To select a different lens click on the lens icon 5 Click the panoramic icon near the bottom of the window 6 Click Full Stitch Making Still and Panoramic Images from MPEG 1 Select the MPEG file 2 From the Movie Sound menu select Scene Break Down 3 Then select Movie Stitch to create a panoramic picture OpenMG Jukebox 2 0 OpenMG Jukebox is a software application that utilizes Sony Corporation s copyright protection technology OpenMG Jukebox maintains the holder s copyrights by preventing unauthorized distribution of digital audio files OpenMG Jukebox software lets you play and record audio CDs and import digital audio files while maintaining the copyright information of the contents When you record an audio CD with OpenMG Jukebox it is encoded in ATRAC3 format onto your computer s hard drive You can download digital audio files from Electronic Music Distribution EMD services The imported data can be ER yo played on your computer or transferred to external devices or media OpenMG Jukebox converts your existing MP3 and WAV format audio files into OpenMG format WAV format audio files are converted into ATRAC3 format or changed into OpenMG MP3 format A Your VAIO computer ships with OpenMG Jukebox 2 0 installed Portable players that are compatible with OpenMG Jukebox may contain an earl
8. VAIO Support Agent has three features to help you fix your software problems Quick Fix Wizard Common Solutions and Support Central This section briefly describes these three features VAIO Support Agent main window Using the Quick Fix Wizard The Quick Fix Wizard records and maintains a history of the VAIO Support Agent protected applications by taking a snapshot of the application at regular timed intervals and storing it for future use If you develop a problem with one of the protected applications you can use the Quick Fix Wizard feature to retrieve the date time snapshot that was recorded when the application worked properly The Quick Fix Wizard repairs the protected application files without altering the data files you have created using the application o oO Change to Current Document Title To use the Quick Fix Wizard follow these steps 1 From the VAIO Support Agent main window click the Quick Fix Wizard button 2 The Welcome window appears Click Next The Quick Fix Wizard Begin VAIO Support Agent Diagnostics dialog box appears 3 Select the Diagnose and fix my software option and select the item you want VAIO Support Agent to examine 4 Select the affected software title from the drop down list and then select the date time that identifies when your software was working properly To view a list of software applications protected by VAIO Support Agent click on the Pick th
9. color and contrast and modifying the length of clips Working Panel Sound Color Speed Effect Palette Effect Knobs Adding effects to a scene or a clip 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 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 Help for instructions on adjusting effect duration and replaying clips and scenes Change text to match document 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 Click Export Select the format in which you want the document to be saved Click Next Locate the folder to which you want the file saved Name the file Click Save uu A N 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 PictureGear PictureGear software 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
10. dialog box appears Click Start to verify your CD RW DVD ROM drive After the verification is performed recording begins 1 Insert an audio CD into your system s optical drive 2 Click the CD tab 3 Use the drop down lists to select the Bit Rate CD drive and Record To destination CD tab window 4 You can select specific tracks on your CD by removing the checkmark from the tracks you don t want to record You can clear all selected tracks by clicking in the empty checkbox next to Select All and then select the tracks you want to record 5 Click Recto Jukebox to begin recording When the recording is finished the new playlist appears in the File tree view of the Playlist window You can change to this feature view by clicking on the Playlist tab 2 0D 0 lo You can display the name of the CD and its songs by clicking on the CD Info button Transferring Songs Check in Check out You can transfer songs between the playlists of your OpenMG Jukebox and external devices or media For more information on using your external devices or media see the documentation that came with the product These instructions are for using the Check in Check out 1 step mode For information on using 2 step mode see Changing the check in check out settings in the OpenMG Jukebox Help menu Check out 1 Connect the external device or insert the media into your computer 2 Click on the Check in Out tab to display the Check in
11. export 2 Inthe Video Capsules menu select Export The Export dialog box appears Export dialog box 3 Provide an output name for the file you want to export and specify the location for the exported file 4 You can select the option to delete the original Video Capsule from Video Explorer after it is exported to the new file If you do not want to delete the Video Capsule after export remove the check mark from the Delete Video Capsules after export option 5 Choose an AVI or MPEG format for the new file 6 You can select the option to attach the PicoPlayer utility to the exported file by putting a check mark in the Export off line only PicoPlayer and MPEG file PicoPlayer enables playback of exported Video Capsules on computers that do not have Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder installed if such computers support PicoPlayer software requirements Eh lo Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder n Some conversion formats may not be available depending on the recording mode that was used to create the Video Capsule Additional Information about using Video Explorer A Video capsules that are recorded using High Quality HQ or Standard Play SP mode can be converted and exported as MPEG1 or MPEG2 files MPEG files need a specific system environment for playback A VAIO computer that has Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder installed Q A VAIO computer that has a DVD ROM or DVD RW drive If you wish to pla
12. is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase Sound Forge XP Sonic Foundry Web site http www sonicfoundry com support Online support phone 608 256 5555 fax 608 256 7300 e mail support sonicfoundry com hours M F 8 AM 7 PM CT Tomb Raider Chronicles Eidos Interactive Web site http www eidosinteractive com support Online support phone 415 547 1244 hours M F 9 AM 5PM PST Windows Millennium Edition Operating System Internet Explorer Outlook Express Word Microsoft Corp Web site http www sony com pcsupport phone 888 4SONYPC 888 476 6972 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day Support from 1 888 4SONYPC is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase Change to Current Document Title 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 Quick Start VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Online Electronic Documentation Manuals and online help files that may accompany your preinstalled software VAIO Support Agent Knowledge Database Contains information on how to set up your computer quickly and easily The User Guide contains information on how to get the most from your computer find help and solve common problems The User Guide also includes product specificatio
13. monitor in Video Explorer Standby mode is power saving mode that is set using Windows operating system Your computer stays in this power saving mode until approximately 5 minutes before the timer recording is due to begin Refers to set top box otherwise known as cable box Change to Current Document Title Thumbnail A thumbnail is a miniature view on recorded Video Capsules or in playback by Giga Video Recorder The main thumbnail is displayed in calendar view or in the Video Explorer list area Timer recording A timer recording is a preset video recording event Video Capsule A Video Capsule is a virtual container that holds the video images recorded with Giga Pocket Recorder A Video Capsule is created on your computer hard disk drive and managed with Video Explorer For detailed information about Giga Pocket terms see the online Help 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 DV gate 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 that everyone can 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 fam
14. pictures Create panoramic views animations screen savers wallpaper still pictures from MPEG and even HTML photo albums Managing Your Pictures Use the Collection feature to manage your pictures 1 Click the Folder tab and browse to locate your pictures Select the pictures you want to have in a collection 2 3 From the Collection menu select Create New Collection 4 Enter a name for the collection and then click OK Creating a Photo Album Select the pictures you want to use to make an album From the Utilities menu select Album Maker Choose the type of Album you want and click OK Now add more pictures frames text and effects amp WwW N E When you are finished select Create Album in File menu or click the Create Album icon on the toolbar Designate the folder where you want to save the Album 7 Enter the Target Album name select Thumbnails and click OK 8 The new album can be viewed using most Internet browsers Change text to match document Using Panorama Maker Panorama Maker stitches a group of still images into a 360 degree panoramic picture The source images should be the same size and have a 20 percent overlap How to stitch a panoramic picture 1 Gather the source images into the same folder or collection 2 Select the images you want to use n Sony recommends creating your panoramic picture with 12 landscaped or 16 portrait pictures 3 From the Utilities menu select Panorama
15. 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 Memory Stick Slideshow and Windows Explorer To use VisualFlow 1 From the Start menu point to Programs point to VisualFlow and then click on VisualFlow f your system is equipped to use the Sony 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 2 Click on an icon in the View section on the main toolbar to select a display layout 3 Click on an icon in the Sort section on the main toolbar to select a sorting method 4 Placing your cursor on the left end of the main toolbar activates the current Memory Stick properties 5 Placing your cursor on the right end of the main toolbar activates a secondary toolbar with more functions 6 Click on an image to show a normal view centered on the screen Double clicking an image shows an enlarged view 7 The movie file starts playback when the view is enlarged Click again on the movie files to restore the view to normal B l Zle 4 h While an image is enlarged the Launch toolbar appears at the bottom of the window Any associated application can be activated from
16. this point Change text to match document DVgate Software DVgate Software Connecting a digital video camera recorder Before connecting a digital video camera recorder to your computer turn off the power to the camera After connecting the camera turn the power back on You do not need to turn off the computer when connecting a camera Using DVgate software with a digital video camera recorder Q Q Do not use DVgate software when the connected digital video device is in Timer Recording mode as this could produce a malfunction in the device 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 You should perform a separate capture for each audio mode you wish to use DV gate software does not support hard disk compression You should not use disk compression if you are planning to work with DV gate Title data is saved in the flash memory of a digital video camera and is not transferred to tape by DV gate software To avoid interruption of capture sessions you should disable the screen saver The drop frame compensation feature does not provide accurate compensation adjustments for tapes recorded in LP mode For tapes that include a mixture of both SP and LP mode the information
17. wait until the timer recording session has completed and then play back the Video Capsule Topic Why did I get the error message Event buffer of audio overflow The timer recording may fail in certain situations such as Q The coaxial cable input is disconnected after recording has started Q The TV channel has lost broadcast signal during the recording session A Video content being recorded has poor signal quality Change to Current Document Title Topic Why did my on screen display shift or split Your on screen display may shift or split in rare instances If this should occur switch the TV Recording deck and the playback deck or try switching the channel Your timer recording continues even if the on screen display has shifted or split Topic Why did my Giga Pocket stop allowing me to create new Video Capsules You cannot create a new Video Capsule when the remaining free space on your hard disk drive reaches approximately 50 MB Delete any unnecessary Video Capsules or files to increase the free space on your hard drive Giga Pocket Glossary of Terms Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder software uses terms that may be unfamiliar The most common terms and their definitions are listed below Cabinet CATV Clip Cut Expiration date Film roll GOP Management information MPEG file Playlist Safety Tab Slip play Snapshot Stand by mode STB A cabinet acts as a container for Video Capsules i
18. window En Here Paste I d Cines F Save pasion In tha fusa da rest chow thir roman V gg ane Leg station Kx ihe i E tines CAGE to Irae pice tage Ieee tation N For first time users the ImageStation registration wizard guides you through the initial registration process Follow the onscreen instructions If you are already a registered member provide your login name and password The Image Uploader window appears Image Uploader window x Ex em l 3 From the Still Viewer or Movie Player window click on the Upload button to transfer your pictures or movies to the ImageStation Web site The Image Uploader windows displays your Internet connection and upload status Click on xl 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 Change text to match document 4 Goto http www imagestation com to view your uploaded pictures or movies Follow the onscreen instructions to access your ImageStation account The ImageStation Web site may ask you to complete a full login again if your current session is not active VisualFlow VisualFlow software is a Sony state of the art multimedia browser designed specifically for Memory Stick media It displays any still picture movie or
19. Before connecting compatible i LINK PC peripherals to your system such as a CD RW or Hard Disk Drive confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions A 6 pin i LINK port can supply power from the computer to the connected device if the device is equipped with a 6 pin connector and Q supply 10V to 12V A The total power supplied by the 6 pin i LINK port cannot exceed 6 watts A 4 pin i LINK port cannot supply power to a connected device The following Sony i 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 or by accessing the Sony VAIO Direct Web site http vaio sonystyle com or by calling 1 888 315 7669 toll free Change to Current Document Title To connect an i LINK IEEE 1394 device Use symbol to locate the i LINK port Plug the i LINK cable connector into this port Connecting an i LINK device Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition uses an i LINK communication standard that is not compatible with the Sony VX1000 camcorder See the manual that came with your i LINK device for more information on installation and use Enabling Ethernet Enabling Ethernet Your computer comes with a preinstalled Ethernet interface To enable faster startup your computer may
20. C 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 79B If o ER Change to Current Document Title 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 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 f
21. C 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 Right click the speaker icon Volume in the lower right Windows task tray 2 Click Open Volume Controls The Volume Control screen appears 3 In the Options menu select Properties The Properties screen appears 4 Change the setting for Adjust volume for from Playback to Recording then click OK E 1 h 7 8 Troubleshooting Decrease the microphone level If available click the Advanced button under Microphone Balance The Advanced Controls for Microphone screen appears Deselect the check box for 1 Microphone Boost then click the Close button Close the Recording Control window Topic My mouse does not work Q Check that the mouse is plugged into the MOUSE port There may be dust or dirt inside the mouse mechanism To clean the mouse follow these steps 1 Turn off your computer and turn the mouse upside down 2 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 drop the mouse ball into your hand 4 Using a piece of tape remove any dust or dirt on the mouse ball and inside the mouse ball socket 5 Return the mouse ball to the socket and replace the mouse ball cover Secure the c
22. Drive confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions Presetting i LINK devices Presetting i LINK devices You can preset your compatible i LINK devices to perform desired functions such as automatically starting DVgate applications or connecting two VAIO computers f 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 a CD RW or Hard Disk Drive confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions To preset your i LINK device to perform a desired function 1 Aa un RU N 10 11 From the Start menu point to Programs point to VAIO Action Setup and then click on VAIO Action Setup Click i LINK Click the Advanced Setting tab Click the Enable i LINK launcher function checkbox and click Apply Connect the device to your computer with your i LINK cable Turn on the device The VAIO Action Setup dialog box appears Click OK To modify the device name click the current device name in the list box an
23. Ejects a disc from the DVD RW drive 10 CD ROM eject button Ejects a disc from the CD ROM drive 11 Floppy disk eject button Ejects a floppy disk from the floppy disk drive 12 Universal Serial Bus USB ports 2 Connection for a compatible USB device 13 i LINK 4 pin port IEEE1394 Connection for a compatible digital device For your convenience your computer includes Giga Pocket USB and i LINK ports and jacks 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 Change to Current Document Title Back Panel Overview 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 1 o o 2 000P0000000000 2 00000000000000 o o 4 EI omm 5 EE R 16 E 00600000 ui O00000000000001 3 SS O000000000000 10 9 17 11 12 i 1 PS 2 mouse port Connection for a PS 2 mouse 2 PS 2 keyboard port Connection for a VAIO Smart Keyboard 8 Ethernet port 10Base T 100Base TX Fast Ethernet interface The port marked with z z Network is for LAN co
24. KBps Maximum speed for faxing is 14 4 Kilobits per second Kbps Your modem is capable of downloading at 56 Kbps using K56flex technology or V 90 Your phone service online service or Internet Service Provider however may not support this technology or operate at this speed Certain restrictions apply tt TCertain restrictions apply Specifications are subject to change without notice Change to Current Document Title
25. Length 650 660nm DVD 773 797nm CD CD ROM Laser Diode Properties Laser Output 0 2mW Wave Length 760 810nm Q 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 during lightning storm C Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations Q Never touch uninsulated telephone wire or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface Q Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines Avoid using the modem during an electrical storm Never install modem or telephone wiring 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 A To change the backup battery please contact your nearest Sony Service Center A 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 A Danger Visible and invisible laser radiation when open Avoid direct exposure to beam A For CD RW Danger Invisible laser radiation when open Avoid d
26. Out tab 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 Check in Out tab window Check In Out tab window Change text to match document Select the playlist that has 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 Check In Out tab 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 click on the additional songs 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 2 Stop or click Cancel in the Processing dialog box that is displayed during the Check out process Check in The songs that you transfer to external devices or media can only be checked in to the N hard drive of the same computer from which the songs were checked out Connect the external device or insert the media into your computer Click on the Check in Out tab to display the Check in Out tab 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 Check in Out tab window Select the song to be checked in from the song list of the external device or media To check in more t
27. Q 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 Q Confirm that a floppy disk is not in the floppy disk drive unless you are using a bootable floppy disk Q Confirm that the power cord and all cables are connected firmly Q If you plugged the computer into a power strip or Uninterruptible Power Supply UPS make sure the power strip or UPS is turned on and working Q Check that the display 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 Using the Application Recovery CD s in this manual Topic My drivers are corrupted or deleted I want to recover drivers that came with my computer See Using the Driver Recovery CD in this manual Change to Current Document Title Topic My computer or software program stopped responding 1 Press Ctrl Alt Delete to close the application that has stopped responding 2 Inthe Close Program dialog box scroll down until you locate the message Not responding next to an application 3 Select this application and click End Task Windows attempts to close the application If the attempt is unsuccessful a seco
28. SONY VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide PCV RX490TV Change to Current Document Title 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 trans
29. ally based on the time of day and the season of the year The default wallpaper setting for your system consists of three different wallpaper images The image changes three times daily based on your local computer time new background design appears at 0300 1100 1900 The VAIO wallpaper design sets also change at seasonal intervals Q March Ist Spring Q June Ist Summer Q September Ist Fall December Ist Winter Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder is a suite of interactive Sony audio and video components that is designed to create capture and play back video files derived from television and your own personal videos For information on setting up Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder system see your VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart Overview of Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder is a unique set of tools that enhances your VAIO Digital Studio computer s capabilities Giga Pocket gives you a wide range of video viewing recording and playback capabilities such as Watching and recording television from your computer Viewing and recording TV programming simultaneously Setting and managing daily weekly timer recording schedules Managing Video Capsules recorded video contents on your computer Recording personal video content from a videotape Playing your Video C
30. annel selection See channel number buttons AUDIO button Press to view available sound mode options on the monitor display TV VIDEO button Press to change the onscreen image from the TV Recording deck to external video equipment such as your VCR DVD angle button Not available for Giga Pocket functions See the DVD player software instructions for more information DVD Subtitle button Not available for Giga Pocket functions See the DVD player software instructions for more information SIZE button Press to view Giga Video Recorder in full screen size Press again to return the view to its original size DISPLAY button Press to display the TV Recording deck and playback deck screens Press again to hide these views REW and FF buttons Press to rewind or fast forward video content while playing back video capsules PREV and NEXT buttons Not available for Giga Pocket functions DVD TITLE button Not available for Giga Pocket functions See the DVD player software instructions for more information CANCEL button Press to close any error message dialog box The window returns to its original size when displayed in full screen mode STANDBY button Press to place the Windows Me operating system into standby mode GIGA POCKET button Press to launch Giga Video Recorder Press again to exit Giga Pocket Video Recorder DVD button Press to launch Media Bar DVD Player Press again to exit Media Bar DVD Player EB 1 1o
31. apsules on other computers Creating custom Playlists O oU B BC D Operating Giga Pocket functions with a remote control device remote commander For an explanation of Giga Pocket terms and their definitions see the Giga Pocket Glossary of Terms Unauthorized duplication of audio or video files is a violation of applicable laws __ ER Change to Current Document Title Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder includes Giga Video Recorder This application enables you to watch TV programs on your computer s display and record them onto the hard disk drive as Video Capsules for later playback Q Timer Recording Manager The Timer Recording Manager keeps track of all TV program recordings you have scheduled This program also enables you to modify timer recordings Q Timer Recording Wizard The Wizard interface guides you through setting up a timer recording schedule You can program one time recordings and set up daily or weekly recurring recording schedules Q Video Explorer The Video Explorer program functions as your video file management system and stores recorded Video Capsules as well as modified Playlists Video Explorer contains export import functions for file format conversions Q Playlist Builder The Playlist Builder is a video editor that enables you to generate Playlists by selecting various cuts scenes from multiple recorded Video Capsules and arranging them in any des
32. au laser utilis dans ce produit est dommageable pour les yeux ne tentez pas de d sassembler le boitier Adressez vous un agent de service qualifi Danger Radiation laser visible et invisible si ouvert vitez l exposition directe au faisceau Pour les CD RW Danger Radiation laser visible et invisible si ouvert vitez l exposition directe au faisceau Attention Pour ADSL HomePNA et V 90 modele modem afin de r duire les risques d incendie n utilisez qu un cordon de communication NO 26 AWG ou plus gros For questions regarding your product or for the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1 888 476 1 800 961 6972 in the United States or 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 RX490TV Responsible Sony Electronics Inc Party Address 680 Kinderkamack Rd Oradell NJ 07649 ER 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 Declaration of Conformity Trade Name SONY Model No PCVA IMB4A Responsible Sony E
33. ay 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 PB X 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 On 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 computer and contact your Sony Service Center On Upgrading the Computer System m 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 _ 127 Change to Current Document Title Q Disconnect the system from
34. ayer feature follow these steps to access the online Help 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and then select Programs 2 Select Giga Pocket and then click on Giga Pocket Help Frequently Asked Questions Frequently Asked Questions Topic Why can t I see an image or an image that is displayed correctly when I am using a VCR Some images from an externally connected video player device or a video game console may not display or are not displayed correctly These images include Images from a playback screen that is in pause mode Q Menu screens of the connected video player device Q The end of the film roll being played back using the scroll bar Video output from a video game console Giga Pocket cannot record or display all video images from this source Topic Why does my Giga Pocket viewing window or the images played back from a Video Capsule appear distorted or corrupted There are some situations where screen or image distortion may occur such as When you change the channel on the video player device If there is a damaged section on your video tape Topic Why does my system seem to slow down when I play a Video Capsule Your computer may respond slower if you try to play back a Video Capsule while recording a TV program with Giga Pocket During a timer recording Giga Pocket may interrupt or stop your Video Capsule playback to prioritize your computer s resources for the timer recording If this occurs
35. bal4 sel sony com The category is unavailable without an Internet connection 0 5 VAIO Support Agent 3 Click the resize arrows next to the SupportAction categories to expand or collapse the categories Common Solutions dialog box 2nd level Dick ham man common ibon on the amb Dick Bere to net Yaw locates In CO Diak bo ant in meds m Hede des nl stant et 355 DAD don chart automate Hed Dee Dine Man aad W Solves b basra Mate mie Pa Pania a ection la un 4 Select the appropriate SupportAction from the list 5 Click Run or double click the desired SupportAction The available SupportActions are shown in bold type You cannot undo One Click Fixes About Automatic Updates The VAIO Support Agent utility is dormant as a background process Every 24 hours the Agent self activates to contact the Sony Support Server to check for new updates or fixes needed for your system This updating action only occurs while you are connected to the Internet and when more than 24 hours has passed since the last update Every time VAIO Support Agent prepares to update the Agent Status Update dialog box appears and asks you to respond _ 103 Change to Current Document Title Agent Status Update Agent Haus Update You can choose from four res
36. cessible capacity may vary Specifications PCV RX490TV t The CD RW CD R CD ROM data transfer standard 1X rate is 150 Kilobytes per second KBps Data on a CD RW CD R is read at a variable transfer rate ranging from 6 9X at the innermost track to 16X at the outermost track The average data transfer rate is 11 5X 1725 KBps Data on a CD ROM is read at a variable transfer rate ranging from 10 3X at the innermost track to 24X at the outermost track The average data transfer rate is 17 2X 2580 KBps Data on a CD RW CD R is written at a constant transfer rate of 4X max for CD RW or 8X depending on the speed you select The DVD ROM data transfer standard 1X rate is 1350 KBps Data on a DVD RW DVD R is written at a constant transfer rate of 1X max for DVD RW or 2x depending on the speed you select Data on a DVD RW DVD R is read at a constant transfer rate of 2X Data on a DVD ROM is read at a variable transfer rate ranging from 2X at the innermost track to 4X at the outermost track The average data transfer rate is 3 3 4455 KBps High speed writing to a CD RW disc is not supported tt Data on a CD R CD ROM is read at a variable transfer rate ranging from 17X at the innermost track to 40X at the outermost track The average data transfer rate is 28 5X 4275 KBps Data on a CD RW is read at a variable transfer rate ranging from 12X at the innermost track to 28X at the outermost track The average data transfer rate is 20X 3000
37. d click Modify device name Type the desired name and click Apply To assign an application click Modify The Select Application dialog box appears Select the desired application and click Next CW Change to Current Document Title 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 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 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 Click UI Design Selector Click lt lt or gt gt and select the desired design Click Apply BB WwW N The UI Design Selector window design changes The window design for your Sony software will match the UI Design Selector window To try another selection click lt lt gt gt and then click Apply 7 When you have made your selection click OK The UI Design Selector closes and the Sony software window design displays You may use the feature with UI Design Selector compatible software only Change to Current Document Title Changing Designs of VAIO Wallpaper The background image for your VAIO computer s operating system changes automatic
38. d 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 Change to Current Document Title For Answers to Your Software Questions For Answers to Your Software Questions Sony Service Center For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1 888 4SONYPC 1 888 476 6972 This service is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase Adobe Acrobat Reader Adobe Photoshop Elements Adobe Premiere LE Adobe Systems Inc Web site http www adobe com phone 206 675 6126 fee based support fax 206 628 5737 e mail techdocs adobe com hours M F 6 AM 5 PM PT America Online America Online Inc Web site http www aol com phone 800 827 6364 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day CompuServe 2000 CompuServe Interactive Services Web site http www compuserve com phone 800 848 8990 hours M F 8 AM 1 AM Sat Sun 10 AM 10 PM DVDit Sonic Solutions Web site http www dvdit com Online Support http support dvdit com phone 1 877 DVD 1124 e mail support dvdit com hours M F 9 AM 6 PM PT Support is fee based per incident Online support is free of charge Change to Current Document Title EarthLink Network Total Access EarthLink Network Inc Web site http help earthlink net techsupport Online Support phone 800 395 8410 e mail support earthlink n
39. d then select the topics that you want to receive To contact the Sony fax on demand service call 1 888 4SONYPC 1 888 476 6972 Requires a fax machine or fax software You can download the latest software updates and software patches for your Sony computer by selecting Software Updates on the Sony PC Support web page at http www sony com pcsupport Provides detailed technical information about your computer s hardware This document is available from Sony s website at http www sony com pcsupport Specifications PCV RX490TV Specifications PCV RX490TV Model PCV RX490TV Processor 1 70 GHz Intel Pentium 4 Hard Disk Drive 80 GBT C D Partition Approximate 12 GB D 68 GB Standard Memory 128 MB PC 800 Rambus RIMM expandable to 512 MB Video RAM 32 MB MPEG Sony Tuned MPEG Digital Video supports full screen video playback Graphics NVIDIA GeForce2 MX AGP 4x Graphics Acceleration Sound Capabilities Analog Devices SoundMAX Integrated Digital Audio Floppy Disk Drive 3 5 1 44 MB FDD DVD RW Drive 4X max DVD ROM reading 8Xmax CD R writing 2X max DVD R reading 4X max CD RW writing 2X max DVD RW reading 2X max DVD R writing 24X max CD ROM reading 1X max DVD RW writing 16X max CD RW CD R reading CD ROM Drive 40X max CD R CD ROM 28X max CD RWtt Modem Lucent 1648 technology V 90 compatible data fax modem REN 0 79B Expansion Capabilities
40. e software drop down list Quick Fix Wizard Begin VAIO Support Agent Diagnostics dialog box Buick Fin Wizard VAIO Support Agent 5 Click Next to continue Follow the instructions on the screen Change to Current Document Title Using Common Solutions Common Solutions offers automated One Click Fixes to repair common software problems These solutions can integrate information such as knowledge base articles and Frequently Asked Questions FAQs You can run One Click Fixes directly from VAIO Support Agent or from a Web browser 1 Click the Common Solutions button The Common Solutions dialog box appears 2 Double click on the desired category to expand and view available SupportActions VAIO Support Local Server c program files support com provides list of SupportActions available on your computer s hard disk drive VAIO Support Local Server http sdcglobal4 sel sony com provides a list of SupportActions available from the Internet Common Solutions dialog box 1st level Commen 5 Suppo Agent pracha souio kar catego of oiim Epa ha _ bakes mid tha reci pobile T han click Fin hi peara hee piai b upper Local imm 5 pogar corn cee ber b appo Local Sese Pes Akg TC Connect to the Internet before attempting to view the category Vaio Support Local Server http sdcglo
41. e the System Recovery CD s You must be in Windows to run the Application Recovery CD utility If you have any questions on using the Application Recovery CD s contact Sony Customer Support To use the Application Recovery CD s 1 Turn on your computer If your computer is already on close all applications 2 When Windows desktop appears insert the Application Recovery CD in the DVD RW drive The Application Recovery utility loads automatically 3 When the Application Recovery menu appears follow the on screen instructions to complete the recovery process 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 application you wish to restore Change to Current Document Title Using the Driver Recovery CD Using the Driver Recovery CD The Driver Recovery CD utility enables you to reinstall individual drivers and repair software applications if they become corrupted or are erased You can reinstall an individual driver to correct a problem that you are experiencing with your computer hardware or software application VAIO Support Agent an application repair utility uses a vault feature on the Driver Recovery CD during its software healing process A list of software titles that are protected by VAIO Support Agent can be located in the
42. eo captures from consuming the available space on your C partition To maintain optimum DVgate performance you should defragment your D partition regularly Change to Current Document Title Defragmenting your Hard Disk Drive Defragmenting your Hard Disk Drive If you encounter frame dropping while recording digital video onto your hard disk drive defragmentation may be necessary To defragment your hard disk drive 1 Deactivate your screen saver if applicable 2 From the Start menu point to Programs point to Accessories point to System Tools and then click on Disk Defragmenter 3 Run Disk Defragmenter A t may take more than a couple of hours to complete defragmentation depending on the data capacity and utilization of your computer s hard disk drive s Change to Current Document Title i LINK IEEE 1394 Compatibility i LINK IEEE 1394 Compatibility Your VAIO computer includes a 4 pin i LINK port on the front of the system and a 6 pin i LINK port on the back of the system 5 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 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
43. essage window containing the movie Save Click on the Save button to compress and save your movie in variety of formats to a location of your choice __ HE Change text to match document Using ImageStationSM ImageStation is a free 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 with Smart Capture and ImageStation applications Uploading with Movie Player 1 Click on the Upload Button in Movie Player The Compression Settings when Uploading window appears Compression Settings when Uploading window Setting een x sarl erage Lorpeersed maga re ol compa core e ts ue 2 Select the compression rate and press the Start Compression button The ImageStation Login window appears See steps 2 4 in the next section Uploading with Still Viewer for further uploading information 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 Uploading with Still Viewer 1 Click on the Upload button in Still Viewer The ImageStation Login window appears ImageStation Login
44. et hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day Netscape Communicator Netscape Communications Corp Web site http help netscape com phone 888 4SONYPC 888 476 6972 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day Support from 1 888 4SONYPC is free of charge for 90 days after the original date of purchase Norton AntiVirus Symantec Corporation Web site http www symantec com techsupp phone 800 927 3991 900 646 0007 hours M F 6 AM 5 PM PT Support from 1 800 927 3991 is fee based per incident Support from 1 900 646 0007 is fee based per minute Online support is free of charge 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 PT PrimoDVD Prassi Europe SARL Web site http www prassieurope com e mail support prassieurope com Quicken 2001 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 32 1 lO For Answers to Your Software Questions 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 4SONYPC 888 476 6972 hours 7 days a week 24 hours a day Support from 1 888 4SONYPC
45. fety 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 o O Change to Current Document Title 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 termi
46. ga Pocket 1 E IT 1 Verify that the computer time and date settings as displayed in the taskbar are correct To adjust these settings right click with your mouse on the time display and a dialog box will appear 2 Click Start in the Windows taskbar select Programs and click Giga Pocket 3 Select Giga Pocket TV Setup The Setup dialog box appears 4 Depending on your cable service access select Standard CATV Standard antenna or set top box STB Standard CATV no STB For this connection you must use a coaxial cable directly without an STB to your computer The default ee 8 Change to Current Document Title setting for this connection option is STD Depending on your local connection requirements HRC and IRC are also available Note If you are unsure of the type of cable connection to use Standard HRC or IRC contact your cable provider for information Standard antenna Select this option if you connect an aerial antenna s coaxial cable directly to your computer for watching TV programs Q Set top box STB Select this option if the broadcast signal is received from a set top box STB such as a digital cable box or a satellite cable box Make sure that the Input channel on your STB Ch 3 Ch 4 and so on matches the Input channel listed in the Giga Pocket TV Setup dialog box 5 Click OK The Giga Pocket TV Setup dialog box closes and you can now tune into TV programs with Giga Video Reco
47. h Support Central Change to Current Document Title Support Central retains your registration information so you are only required to register once If you log on to your computer with a different user name or have recovered your system using the System Recovery CDs Support Central may require you to register again Support Central Registration page sony styles Flee erst ee ee hee ee rt hd m ue ba utm im cuum m pe rau mmu nium em inmemor Dane nd e d pea usus ma ue Dogs eS Mens Ce L L T ee CR en es Bap ee cdd HER seen br rerem fe be vere siri Tie D te zd o AH dr des Tue rms em weng Dosen Cresc EC Dun Agi VAIO Support Agent Support Central Current Issues page Support Central pe sony styles ATO Current bas acm ma coran pus ram Domos arr GUEST NAE Co Es BUR ug ie UN Gs E ee a bo RS proie I ILIS LLL DSL Es 1 a eo hehe VU rusa tas aem poem cma Xam 0 amma ac Lap Ol Kms a em sem When you log on to Support Central the Current Issues page displays enabling you to continue working on your open issues or to close them if you are finished Support Central has a tracking feature that st
48. han one song at a time hold down the Ctrl key and click on the additional songs 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 AID Check in begins To cancel check in click 2 Stop or click Cancel in the Processing dialog box that is displayed during the Check out process For more information about using OpenMG Jukebox 2 0 software go to the online OpenMG Jukebox Help You can access the online help file using either of the following methods Click the Start button on the Windows taskbar point to Programs point to OpenMG Jukebox and then click on OpenMG Jukebox Help From the OpenMG Jukebox Help menu select Open MG Jukebox Help Additional Features Q OpenMG Jukebox Tutorial The features of OpenMG Jukebox 2 0 are described in the Tutorial The user friendly interface guides you directly to the OpenMG Jukebox 2 0 features OpenMG Jukebox Backup Tool You can back up and restore all of the music graphics and information data managed by OpenMG Jukebox You must be connected to the Internet to use the OpenMG Jukebox Backup Tool Import audio files in various formats You can import audio files with 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 yo
49. he volume Check that the Mute check box is not selected in the Windows volume control If you connected headphones to the computer you will not hear sound from the speakers n You may need to reinstall the sound drivers See Using the Driver Recovery CD in this manual Troubleshooting Topic My modem connection is slow The computer s modem uses Lucent 1648 technology V 90 Many factors influence modem connection speed including telephone line noise or compatibility with telephone equipment such as fax machines or other modems If you think your modem is not connecting properly to other PC based modems fax machines or your Internet Service Provider check the following Q Have your phone company check that your phone line is free from any line noise Q 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 modems Q For optimum performance ensure you are calling an Internet Service Provider number that is V 90 compliant If you are having a problem connecting with your Internet Service Provider check that the ISP is not experiencing technical problems If you have a second phone line available try connecting the modem to this line Topic My modem does not work Your modem may stop working due to many possible factors including equipment or software conflicts If your modem is not functioning properly check the f
50. ier version of the software Version 1 0 1 1 or 1 2 Do not install an earlier version of OpenMG Jukebox on your computer as this may cause the software to work improperly or damage your audio files For more information on connecting your compatible portable player to your computer go to the Sony Walkman Product Support Web site at http www sony com walkmanproductsupport Electronic Music Distribution EMD Services EMD allows you to download music files via the Internet To use Internet services that are compatible with OpenMG Jukebox you need Q 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 An EMD service provider Consult the provider for information about service 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 Starting OpenMG Jukebox 2 0 1 From the Start button on the Windows taskbar point to Programs point to OpenMG Jukebox and then click on OpenMG Jukebox The CDDB Music Recognition Service Registration wizard appears Follow the onscreen instructions to complete
51. ily and friends your favorite stills create your own wallpaper the possibilities are endless Media Bar DVD Player Sony Electronics Inc Media Bar DVD Player software delivers high quality video playback of your favorite DVDs 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 PictureGear Sony Electronics Inc PictureGear software 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 ee ER Change to Current Document Title Smart Capture Sony Electronics Inc Smart Capture software is a fun new way to send multimedia messages via e mail Smart Capture manages the i LINK connection between your compu
52. inder press the Capture button to begin recording your movie The Movie Player window appears Click on the Capture button when you have finished recording your movie and the first frame of your movie appears in the Movie Player window You can record a movie for approximately 30 seconds The Movie Player feature will automatically stop recording when this time limit is reached f you have set the Capture button to use the Anti Ground setting you must press and hold the Capture button to continue recording Movie Player window aL m DELETE UPLOAD MAIL SAVE 3 You can review your movie from the Movie Player window by using the play pause and stop buttons Click on the arrows or drag the scroll bar to view your movie Each frame is displayed with an identifying number in the queue Managing your movie in Net Movie mode From the Movie Player window you can perform various functions using the task buttons Q Delete Discard any frame or the entire movie by clicking on the Delete button The frame or movie is removed from the Movie Player window Upload Compress and send your movies online to the ImageStation Web site to share with your family and friends ImageStation stores your movies online when you register for this free service See Using ImageStationSM Q Mail E mail your movies to family and friends Click on the Mail button and your e mail application launches with a new m
53. ing the task buttons Q Delete Discard any or all of your still images by clicking on the Delete button Select a single image or all and the image s is torn and removed from the Still Viewer window Upload Send your still images online to the ImageStation Web site to share with your family and friends ImageStation stores your still images online when you register for this free service See Using ImageStationSM Mail E mail your still images to your family and friends Click on the Mail button and your e mail application launches with a new message window containing the still image Save Click on the Save button to save your still image in a variety of formats to a location of your choice 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 on the Windows taskbar point to Programs point to Smart Capture and then click on Smart Capture The Smart Capture main window appears 2 Connect your compatible i LINK digital camcorder to your computer with an i LINK cable An image appears in the Smart Capture main window 3 Verify that the Mode dial is set to Net Movie Click on the Mode dial to switch between Still mode and Net Movie mode 4 Click on the Options button to view the available options for your movie capture The Recording Options window appears Recording Options window LLLI
54. ions to customize the automatic update feature 3 Click OK VAIO Support Agent Properties VAIN Suppi Agani Pe Event Notification At times Sony initiates an event by sending support information for your specific computer model directly to you over the Internet If you are connected to the Internet when these events occur the ambulance icon on your task tray blinks Double click the ambulance icon 439 to view the event _ Change to Current Document Title u You must be connected to the Internet to receive an event notification Using Support Central The Support Central feature uses Internet resources to help you fix your software Support Central searches the Internet for answers to your questions additional information from knowledge base systems and the latest software updates for your protected software Support Central also lets you contact live support agents for additional help 1 Connect to the Internet 2 From the VAIO Support Agent main window click Support Central The Support Central Welcome page appears VAIO Support Agent You must have Internet access to use Support Central Support Central Welcome page Be pk Eme pute wh jet O28 Geen Gece ETIDMELCFEEET be oie Me Eo SUPPORT CENTRAL Wasimi Sony AIO iy F Welcome 3 Click Enter Portal to begin using Support Central First time users will be asked to register wit
55. irect exposure to beam A Caution For ADSL HomePNA and V 90 modem models to reduce the risk of fire use only No 26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord Pour pr venir tout risque d incendie ou d lectrocution garder cet appareil l abri de la pluie et de l humidit Pour pr venir tout risque d lectrocution ne pas ouvrir le ch ssis de cet appareil et ne confier son entretien qu une personne qualifi e ee gt Change to Current Document Title Q C A Ne jamais effectuer l installation de fil modem ou t l phone durant un orage lectrique Ne jamais effectuer l installation d une prise t l phonique dans un endroit mouill moins que la prise soit congue cet effet Ne jamais toucher un fil t l phonique d couvert ou un terminal moins que la ligne t l phonique n ait t d branch de l interface r seau Soyez tr s prudent lorsque vous installez ou modifiez les lignes t l phoniques vitez d utiliser le modem durant un orage lectrique N utilisez pas le modem ni le t l phone pour pr venir d une fuite de gaz vous tes pr s de la fuite L appareil doit tre le plus pr s possible d une prise murale pour en faciliter l acc s Pour changer la pile de rechange veuillez contacter votre centre de service Sony le plus pr s Avertissement L utilisation d instruments optiques avec ce produit augmente les risques pour les yeux Puisque le faisce
56. ired sequences for playback Q PicoPlayer This optional Video Capsule player application can be attached to Video Capsules that are exported with Video Explorer You can play a Giga Pocket Video Capsule on computer systems that do not have Giga Pocket installed if such systems support PicoPlayer software requirements A Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder maintains information about the software and Video Capsules on your computer s drive D in a folder named D Giga Pocket This folder and its contents are not designed for your direct maintenance Please do not move modify or delete the Giga Pocket Folder or any of its contents Any alteration to this folder or its contents may cause your Giga Pocket software and Video Capsules to stop working properly For more information about Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder features follow these steps to access the online Help 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and then select Programs 2 Select Giga Pocket and then click on Giga Pocket Help 2 ll Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder Setting up Giga Pocket for TV viewing When you start Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder for the first time you are automatically prompted to set the video input source for watching TV or cable TV CATV programs on your computer See the VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart for details on setting up your Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder system Giga Pocket TV Setup window Gi
57. 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 you want to remove On Handling a CRT Display 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 is not a malfunction When the computer returns to normal temperature the screen returns to normal A residual image may appear on the screen if the same image is displayed for a leng
58. ive 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 Working Panel Editing trays Help Product tray _ Importing Images and Sound Clips 1 Click File Import or HE 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 Importing lengthy image or sound files may cause the MovieShaker software to stop responding 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 Change text to match document 1 Click the Shaker tab 2 Select a mood by clicking a face in the Shaker tray Shaker tray 3 Click O Shake A 30 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 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 Editing Clips and Scenes You can edit your movie by adding effects and text adjusting the
59. l port type using the System Setup utility CMOS Setup Utility To access System Setup 1 From the Start menu select Shut Down From the drop down list 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 Enter A U N Use the arrow keys to highlight Parallel Port Mode and press Enter You can toggle between the Normal bi directional EPP ECP and ECP EPP options using the directional arrow keys 6 Select the desired setting displays press Enter 7 Press F10 to Save and Exit Topic My DVD RW or CD ROM 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 My Computer on the Windows desktop 2 Right click the DVD RW or CD ROM drive icon 3 Select the Eject option from the shortcut menu 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 es 8 Change to Current Document Title Topic I cannot play a CD After inserting your CD wait a few seconds for it to be detected before trying to access it Verify that the disc is in the tray with the label side facing up Install your DVD CD software according to the manufacturer s in
60. lectronics Inc Party Address 680 Kinderkamack Rd Oradell NJ 07649 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 interference by one or more of the following measures C Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna C Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver Q Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected
61. let if 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 Change to Current Document Title On 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 4SONY PC 1 888 476 6972 A Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium batteries The lithium battery may explode if mistreated 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 On Handling the Computer System Do not place your Sony computer in a location subject to A Heat sources such as radiators or air ducts Q Direct sunlight Excessive dust Q Mechanical vibration or shock Strong magnets or speakers that are not magnetically shielded Ambient temperature of more
62. lled properly by following these steps a From the Start menu point to Settings and then click Control Panel b Click Systems and the System Properties dialog box appears c Select the Device Manager tab to view the installed drivers dirty or damaged disc may 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 To recover CD DVD software applications that are preinstalled on your computer see Using the Application Recovery CD s in this manual Topic When I click an application icon the message You must insert the application CD into your drive appears and the software does not start Some titles require specific files that are located on the application s CD ROM Insert the disc and try starting the program again Check to make sure you inserted the CD ROM with the label side facing up Topic Why doesn t my DVD RW drive record at the highest speed Sony recommends using 4x CD RW or 8x CD R media If you are using other non 8x media and have difficulty with formatting change the write speed from8x to a lower setting If you must use other media and are having difficulty formatting non 4x CD RW media change the write speed from 4x to a lower setting To change write speed follow these steps 1 From the Start menu point to Programs point to Prassi PrimoDVD and then click on Prassi PrimoDVD 2 Click the P
63. n Video Explorer Refers to Community Access Television otherwise known as cable television A clip is a Video Capsule when it is stored in a Playlist A cut is a selected scene taken from a previously recorded Video Capsule A Video Capsule is stored on the hard disk drive for a preset period of time When this time has expired the Video Capsule is automatically deleted During Video Capsule playback a snapshot view of the scenes are captured on a film roll You can scroll freely through the film roll to view different scenes Group of Pictures GOP are the smallest unit of measure for the images captured on a Video Capsule A single GOP is approximately 0 5 to 1 second in length Management information contains the creation date of Video Capsules and their thumbnails information that is required for preview A file that contains compressed moving pictures using the MPEG standard with mpg as the file name extension A Playlist is a collection of cuts that you can select from recorded Video Capsules The Playlist feature allows you to design playback of your selected scenes Removing the safety tab from a Video Capsule prevents accidental erasing of your video data This feature allows you to view delayed video playback While your recording is in progress you are able to view the recording from the beginning A snapshot is a miniature view displayed on the film roll in Giga Video Recorder Playlist Builder and the preview
64. n 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 A Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium batteries A 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 A 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 A Ne pas manipuler les batteries au lithium qui fuient ou sont endommag es A Une batterie non conforme pr sente un danger d explosion La remplacer seulement par une batterie identique ou de type quivalent recommand par le fabricant vacuer les batteries us es selon les directives du fabricant A La manutention incorrecte du module de batterie de cet appareil pr sente un risque d incendie ou de br lures chimiques Ne pas d monter incin rer ou exposer une temp rature de plus de 100 C Evacuer promptement la batterie us e Garder hors de port e des enfants INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE NOTICE The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective operational and sa
65. nals 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 79B AVIS DE L INDUSTRIE CANADA AVIS L tiquette d Industrie Canada identifie le mat riel homologu Cette tiquette certifie que le mat riel est conforme aux normes de protection d exploitation et de s curit des r seaux de t l communications comme le prescrivent les documents concernant les exigences techniques relatives au mat riel terminal Le Minist re n assure toutefois pas que le mat riel fonctionnera la satisfaction de l utilisateur Avant d installer ce mat riel l utilisateur doit s assurer qu il est permis de le raccorder aux installations de l entreprise locale de t l communication Le mat riel doit galement tre install en suivant une m thode accept e de raccordement L abonn ne doit pas oublier qu il est possible que la conformit aux conditions nonc es ci dessus n emp che pas la d gradation du service dans certaines situations Les r parations de mat riel homologu doivent tre coordonn es par un repr sentant d sign par le fournisseur L entreprise de t l communications peut demander l utilisateur de d brancher un appareil la suite de r paratio
66. nd dialog box appears Select End Task again If you are unable to unlock the application repeat the above steps but select Shut Down when the Close Program dialog box appears If the above steps fail to unlock your computer try the following steps 1 Save any unsaved work if possible 2 Press Alt F4 3 Select Restart 4 ClickOK If you cannot restart as described in the preceding steps you can restart the computer by pressing Ctrl Alt Delete or by pressing the power switch for more than six seconds Pressing Ctrl Alt Delete twice consecutively may result in the loss of changes made to files that are currently open Contact the software publisher or designated provider for technical support See the contact information in this manual 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 From the Start menu select Help Microsoft Help and Support appears 2 Click on Troubleshooting and navigate to the subject s for which you want information El ll Troubleshooting 3 When you find the appropriate information close Help and Support Topic How do I change the parallel port type to ECP EPP or bi directional You can change the paralle
67. nnections only Change to Current Document Title 4 Universal Serial Bus USB ports 2 Connection for a compatible 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 IEEE 1394 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 Audio Out jack Connection for an audio cable supplied Video S video Out port Connection for a video cable adapter supplied or an S video cable optional 14 Audio In jack Connection for an audio cable supplied Video S video In port Connection for a video cable adapter supplied or an S video cable optional 15 Line jack Connection for the modem supplied cable to the wall jack 16 AC Input port Connection for the supplied power cord 17 DVI LCD Monitor port Connection for an LCD monitor 18 VHF UHF port Connection for a coaxial cable supplied 19 Telephone cable jack Connection for the phone cable to the computer amp JJ Back Panel Overview f i LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designa
68. ns The User Guide is available electronically on your hard drive Two additional guides Upgrading and Maintaining Your VAIO Digital Studio Computer and the Troubleshooting Help are also available online To access online documentation 1 Click the Start button and point to Help Center 2 Select the desired document 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 in a specific application A printed manual is available for some applications VAIO Support Agent can be accessed from the Windows desktop Using advanced diagnostic technology Sony s VAIO Support Agent runs scheduled protections of your applications network settings and other important software settings When your software is protected you can use VAIO Support Agent to repair software problems by restoring your software to any of the previously protected states 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 at http www sony com pcsupport Change to Current Document Title Sony Fax on Demand Software Updates VAIO System Reference Manual This service provides you with answers to commonly asked questions You can use this automated service to request a list of available topics an
69. ns ou de modifications effectu es par l utilisateur ou cause de mauvais fonctionnement Pour sa propre protection l utilisateur doit s assurer que tous les fils de mise la terre de la source d nergie lectrique des lignes t l phoniques et des canalisations d eau m talliques s il y en a sont raccord s ensemble Cette pr caution est particuli rement importante dans les r gions rurales Avertissement L utilisateur ne doit pas tenter de faire ces raccordements lui m me il doit avoir recours un service d inspection des installations lectriques ou un lectricien selon le cas AVIS L indice d quivalence de la sonnerie IES assign chaque dispositif terminal indique le nombre maximal de terminaux qui peuvent tre raccord s une interface La terminaison d une interface t l phonique peut consister en une combination de quelques dispositifs la seule condition que la somme d indices d quivalence de la sonnerie de tous les dispositifs n exc de pas 5 L indice EB d quivalence de la sonnerie de ce mat riel est de 0 79B Change to Current Document Title Change to Current Document Title 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 hardware and applications included with your system contact information for soft
70. oduct 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 a CD RW or Hard Disk Drive confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions Smart Capture main window Mode indicator 5 Displays the current mode Still or Net Movie Mode dial 6 Switches Smart Capture from Still mode to Net Movie mode with a single click of your mouse Options button 7 Displays the configuration options available for either Still or Net Movie mode Effects button 8 Displays the special effects that you can apply to your pictures or video clips Help button Connects you directly to the online Smart Capture help Capture button Captures your individual still images in the same manner as a camera You can select different characteristics for the Capture button when capturing a Net Movie Application Switch drop down list Switches between the Still image and Net movie modes using a drop down list Image window Displays the still or video image from your digital camera
71. ollowing O 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 an ordinary phone and listening for a dial tone A Check that the phone number the program is dialing is correct Verify that the software you are using is appropriately configured to recognize and interact with the Sony computer modem Call the software publisher if you do not know how to configure the software to recognize the modem All programs preinstalled by Sony are compatible If your modem is not functioning properly you can perform a simple diagnostic test to try and determine the cause 1 Click the My Computer icon on your desktop 2 Click Control Panel 3 Click Modems __ 1 Change to Current Document Title 4 Click the Diagnostics tab 5 Select COM 6 Click More Info If your modem is functioning a More Info dialog box will display If your modem is still not functioning properly an error message will appear You may need to reinstall the modem drivers See Using the Driver Recovery CD in this manual Topic How do I change my modem to rotary or Touch Tone dialing 1 Click My Computer on your desktop Click Control Panel and then click Modems Click Dialing Properties Select the Tone dial or Pulse dial option next to Dial using Click OK BB N Topic My microphone does not work Check that the microphone is plugged into the MI
72. 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 Uninterrupted 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 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 shut down the computer as described in the VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart 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 out
73. opic Why is my system running slowly The system responsiveness varies with the number of applications that are open and running Close any applications that you are not currently using Increasing the system memory may also help The computer has four memory slots For memory upgrades use only PC 800 Rambus RIMM modules in pairs For information on installing memory please see the online document Upgrading and Maintaining Your VAIO Digital Studio Computer Topic My connected printer doesn t function after the computer resumes from a power saving mode When this occurs follow the procedures below to reset the printer connection 1 Right click My Computer on the desktop and then select Properties 2 Click the Device Manager tab 3 Select Refresh and then click OK The printer should function properly 2 1 hA Troubleshooting Topic How do I enable my Ethernet interface 1 N o0 N A Un Click My Computer on the desktop Click on Control Panel and then click on System Click the Device Manager tab Click on the Network Adapters category and then select Realtek RTL8139 Family PCI Fast Ethernet NIC Click the Properties button Remove the checkmark from the option Disable in this hardware profile Click OK Close the Control Panel window Topic How do I install a printer a f the printer has a USB connection do not follow the steps below Contact the N A manufact
74. or camcorder Change text to match document Using Still mode 1 From the Start button point to Programs point to Smart Capture and then click on Smart Capture The Smart Capture main window appears 2 Connect your compatible i LINK digital camera or camcorder to your computer with an i LINK cable An image appears in the Smart Capture main window n 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 i 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 that came with your digital camera or camcorder for more information 3 Check that the Mode dial is set to Still Click on the Mode dial to switch between Still mode and Net Movie mode 4 Clickon the Options button to view the available options for your still image capture The Still Image Options window appears Still Image Options window HIE x Casting M n s ree Eie rude Deinen Select che Caiua Siam Cope U Preman Lapin 1 The Still Image Options window has four tabs Q Capturing Mode You can choose between Normal Self timer or Panorama Capture modes 100 h y
75. or 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 o
76. ores your current issues enabling you to return and work on them later Change to Current Document Title Support Central Support Wizard page Support Central Wirt bee i Tippa Wi Load Pes marp GE MER re iata leet uus Py LE ei If you log on to Support Central with a new issue or if you do not have any open issues the Support Wizard appears You can begin searching on the new issues You must have Internet access to use Support Central Software Applications protected by VAIO Support Agent Software Applications protected by VAIO Support Agent In addition to the software listed below your system s drivers basic network settings and modem settings are protected by the VAIO Support Agent utility Utilities VAIO Action Setup Applications Adobe Premiere LE DVgate PictureGear MovieShaker DVD Express Media Bar DVD Player OpenMG Jukebox SoundForge XP L D O B 00 The VAIO Support Agent utility may ask you to use the Driver Recovery CD during the healing process Change to Current Document Title Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common 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
77. ots from the DVD RW drive It must be in the drive when you turn on the computer 2 Shutdown 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 _ KE Change to Current Document Title 5 When the System Recovery menu appears follow the on screen instructions to complete the recovery process n 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 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 the full recovery of your system Using the Application Recovery CD s Using the Application Recovery CD s The Application Recovery CD utility enables you to reinstall individual applications if they become corrupted or are erased Reinstalling an individual software title may correct a problem that you are experiencing with your computer or software application You may not need to reinstall the entire contents of your hard drive f n f you need to reinstall all the software titles that shipped with your computer us
78. over by turning the ring counter clockwise A Close all applications and turn off your computer Restart your computer You may need to reinstall the mouse drivers See Using the Driver Recovery CD in this manual Topic My mouse needs to be set up for left hand use 1 2 Click My Computer on your desktop Click Control Panel and then click Mouse The Mouse Properties dialog box appears From the Buttons tab select Left Handed under the Button Configuration options Click Apply and then OK _ Change to Current Document Title Topic My keyboard does not work Check that the keyboard is plugged into the KEYBOARD port Close all applications and turn off your computer 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 checkbox for Autohide and then click OK 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 into a double arrow cursor Left click and drag away from the edge of the display screen The minimized taskbar resizes and becomes visible T
79. ponse options Q Give the Agent your permission to contact the Sony Support Server for any updates or fixes that are available specifically for your computer The Agent continues to prompt you for your permission to retrieve updates Give the Agent your permission to contact the Sony Support Server for any updates or fixes that are available specifically for your computer The Agent automatically retrieves updates without further prompting Deny the Agent your permission to contact the Sony Support Server for any updates or fixes The Agent discontinues any update retrieval and does not prompt again for your permission to update Deny the Agent your permission to contact the Sony Support Server for the current update or fix The Agent discontinues the current update retrieval but prompts again for your permission for the next scheduled update Update Notification Once you have given permission to update the Agent contacts the Sony Support Server The ambulance icon on your task tray blinks when the Agent finds an update or fix for your computer model Double click the ambulance icon 9 to view the update VAIO Support Agent You must be connected to the Internet to receive an update You can control the VAIO Support Agent automatic update feature 1 From the VAIO Support Agent main screen select Tools and then select Properties The VAIO Support Agent Properties dialog box appears 2 Select one of three opt
80. ported 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 Sony VAIO the VAIO logo VAIO Smart VAIO Digital Studio VisualFlow Giga Pocket MovieShaker Memory Stick OpenMG DVgate Media Bar Handycam PictureGear and i LINK are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Intel and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation Microsoft Windows the Windows logo and Windows Me are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation PS 2 is a registered trademark of the IBM 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 PCV RX490TV Serial Number Safety Information and Caution DVD RW Laser Diode Properties Laser Output 1 3mW CD read 1 1mW DVD read 21 9mW DVD write 42 8mW CD write Wave
81. r 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 Terms of Service For more detailed information please contact CRTC Terrasses de la Chaudi re Tour centrale 1 promenade du Portage 5 tage Hull PQ KIA ON2 This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 En A kJ MJ Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme 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 n some areas the disposal of lithium batteries i
82. r 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 a CD RW or Hard Disk Drive confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions Change to Current Document Title Front panel 1 DVD RW drive Reads data from a DVD or CD Writes to a DVD R DVD RW CD R CD RW disc 2 CD ROM drive Reads data from a CD 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 ER Front Panel Overview 5 DVD RW CD ROM 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 the computer on and off The indicator light is blue while the power is on and red when the computer is in standby mode 8 S video In port Connection for an S video cable optional Video In jack Connection for a video cable supplied Audio L In jack Audio R In jack Connection for an audio cable supplied 9 DVD RW eject button
83. rded Video Capsule All new content is recorded into a new Video Capsule To combine scenes from different Video Capsules use Playlist Builder to create your Playlist Using Slip Play to watch in progress recordings from the start While a program is being recorded on the TV Recording deck you can watch that same program from the beginning using the Playback deck To use Slip Play EB h Jh1JWw y Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder 1 Start recording on the TV Recording deck 2 From the Operation menu select Start Slip Play You can begin using Slip Play to view your recording approximately ten seconds after your recording session begins For more information about the Giga Video Recorder feature follow these steps to access the online Help 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and then select Programs 2 Select Giga Pocket and then click on Giga Pocket Help Timer Recording Manager The Timer Recording Manager keeps track of all scheduled TV recordings Your computer settings by default are set to start Timer Recording Manager automatically when the computer is turned on Timer recordings are executed when the Timer Recording Manager icon is visible in the Windows task tray The timer recording will not start unless the Timer Recording Manager is available Your computer should be in Stand by or Hibernate mode if the system is not in use Up to 100 programs can be scheduled for timer recording
84. rder 0 When using Giga Pocket always set up your display as follows Colors factory preset setting 32 bit Screen area 1024 x 768 pixels Any other settings may result in improper screen display Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder Giga Video Recorder Giga Video Recorder enables you to watch a TV program on your computer display while recording it onto your hard disk drive Using the Giga Pocket Slip Play feature you can view a program from the beginning even while it is being recorded Giga Video Recorder window Change to Current Document Title Using the TV Recording deck and Playback deck To use these functions Giga Video Recorder features two decks on the main interface window the TV Recording deck and the Playback deck TV Recording deck detail Elapsed irre Troem the Mid Copie n it banning of te mooning Channd Recording time Use the TV Recording deck to view programs and record Video Capsules You can use the Playback deck of your Giga Video Recorder to play back a Video Capsule Playback deck detail Etage 1 Tren Maas Widian Capes beginning of the plahiack Rexonding mode Wida Capsule Vire Giga Video Recorder stores recorded images as Video Capsules The Video Capsules provide file recording information which can be viewed through Video Explorer Manage your Video Capsules with Video Explorer You cannot record a program into a previously reco
85. registration Ci Change text to match document To register with CDDB you need Internet access from your computer For more information regarding CDDB registration click on the Help button 2 When you have registered with CDDB the Set OpenMG Jukebox as the Application for playing Audio CD dialog box appears You can set OpenMG Jukebox as the default application for playing audio CDs by selecting the appropriate checkbox 3 Click OK The OpenMG Jukebox window appears OpenMG Jukebox main window http www cddb com Feature tabs Changes the screen view according to the selected feature Internet address drop down list Displays Internet addresses if available You can click on the Go to URL link button to immediately connect to Web sites Player control buttons Controls playback functions such as play pause stop fast forward and reverse File list view Displays the contents of the folder selected in the file tree view Playlist drop down list Displays available playlists and audio files of the current feature tab Tutorial tab Opens and closes the Tutorial feature File tree view Displays the folders available on your computer Change text to match document Recording a CD You can record songs from audio CDs and import them to playlists in OpenMG Jukebox When you record from an audio CD on your optical drive for the first time the CD Drive Optimization
86. rimoDVD starter icon amp on the toolbar The PrimoDVD Starter dialog box appears 3 Select the type of disc or operation you want to execute The appropriate dialog box appears 4 Selecta lower setting from the Speed drop down list 5 Click Go To Full Application to begin your recording __ Change to Current Document Title Topic How do I change the video resolution of my display 1 N 3 4 From the Start menu select Settings and then select Control Panel Click the Display icon and select the Settings tab Move the Display area slider to change the resolution Click OK Topic Why is there no sound in any application There are independent controls for your system volume a a Check that the speakers are plugged into the HEADPHONES jack If the speakers have a mute button make sure it is off If the speakers are powered by batteries check that the batteries are inserted properly and that they are charged If the speakers use an external power source make sure that the power cord is plugged into a grounded wall outlet or power strip If the speakers have their own volume control check the volume level If the program you are using has its own volume control check that the volume is turned up Check the volume controls in the application in the audio mixer and in Windows There is a volume control icon on the Windows taskbar Click the icon and slide the level bar up to increase t
87. section VAIO Support Agent If you need to reinstall all of the software titles that shipped with your computer use the System Recovery CD You must be in Windows to run the Driver Recovery CD utility To reinstall 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 in the DVD RW drive Go to My Computer or Windows Explorer to view the contents of the Driver Recovery CD Select the appropriate driver To repair software applications using VAIO Support Agent The Driver Recovery CD utility has an information vault that contains the original characteristics for the preinstalled software applications that are protected by VAIO Support Agent See the section VAIO Support Agent for instructions on how to fix your software problems Change text to match document VAIO Support Agent VAIO Support Agent VAIO Support Agent helps you repair your own software problems without the assistance of a Sony technical support analyst VAIO Support Agent s advanced diagnostic technology identifies and tracks characteristics of your software applications and basic network settings These diagnostics protect and store information in a retrievable format that enables you to restore your software to a previous working state Sony has identified the software items that are protected by the VAIO Support Agent utility
88. ship with this function disabled You can enable Ethernet connectivity by following the instructions below To enable the Ethernet connection 1 Click on My Computer icon on the desktop N Click on Control Panel and then click on System Click the Device Manager tab U Click on the Network Adapters category and then select Realtek RTL8139 Family PCI Fast Ethernet NIC Click the Properties button Remove the check mark from the option Disable in this hardware profile Click OK o0 N A wm Close the Control Panel window A Warning Your computer has a protective sticker A 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 Change to Current Document Title System Application and Driver Recovery CD s System Application and Driver Recovery CD s System Recovery CD s Sony Electronics Inc The System Recovery CD program enables you to restore the software titles 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 Recovery CD s Sony Electronics Inc The Application Recovery CD program enables you to reins
89. structions If your drive reads some 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 Topic I cannot play a DVD If region code warning appears when you are using the DVD player it could be that the DVD you are trying to play is incompatible with the DVD RW drive in your VAIO Digital Studio Computer The region code is listed on the disc s packaging Region code indicators such as 1 or ALL are labeled on some DVDs to indicate what type of player can play the disc Unless a 1 or ALL appears on the DVD or on the packaging you cannot play the disc on this computer If you hear audio but cannot see video your computer s video resolution may be set too high For best results change the screen area to 800 x 600 using 16 bit color To change this setting Click My Computer on your desktop Click Control Panel Click Display Click the Settings tab Change the screen area and color Click OK A LU D If you see video but cannot hear audio check all of the following 1 Make sure your DVD player s mute setting is off 2 Check the master volume setting in the audio Mixer 3 Check the volume settings on your computer speakers 4 Check the connections between your speakers and the computer Hl D D Troubleshooting 5 Goto Windows System Properties to verify that the drivers are insta
90. t Explorer S3 OpenMG Jukebox S4 PictureGear S5 Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder S6 Help Demo CO DU All six buttons are reprogrammable To change the settings of the S Keys 1 From the Start menu select Programs select VAIO Action Setup and then click on VAIO Action Setup a You can also double click on the Windows taskbar to open VAIO Action Setup 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 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 Change to Current Document Title f 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 a CD RW or Hard Disk
91. tall 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 Change to Current Document Title Using the System Recovery CD s Using the System Recovery CD s You can reinstall the operating system and software titles that shipped with your computer if they become corrupted or are erased You may not need to recover the entire contents of your hard drive If you experience a problem with your computer reinstalling an individual application or device driver may correct the problem n See Using the Application Recovery CD s for more information on reinstalling individual applications n See Using the Driver Recovery CD for more information on reinstalling individual drivers Full Restore with Format The System Recovery utility formats your hard disk drive and then restores all the original software 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 To use the System Recovery CD s You need to complete the Windows registration process when you use the System Recovery CD s 1 Insert the Sony System Recovery CD in the DVD RW drive The System Recovery utility bo
92. te 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 a CD RW or Hard Disk Drive confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions Change to Current Document Title Remote Control Overview Remote Control Overview The features of the Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder system can be controlled using the remote control supplied The remote control can start and stop video recording and playback select channels and set viewing preferences This section describes the basic functions of your remote control Remote Control Features 1 MUTE button Press to turn off the sound Press again to restore the sound Change to Current Document Title 10 Channel number buttons Press to select specific channels Press the ENT button to activate channel selection JUMP button Press to return to the previous channel Press again to return to the current channel ENT button Press to activate ch
93. ter 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 and ideal for e mail For high quality captures use DV gate software f 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 a CD RW or Hard Disk Drive confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions 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 files 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 Memory Stick Slideshow and Windows Explorer MovieShaker This application can be used to create fun and innovat
94. than 95 F 35 C or less than 50 F 10 C Q High humidity moisture or rain Do not place electronic equipment near your computer The computer s electromagnetic field may cause a malfunction Q 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 A 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 E 1 ll l olP nZO3GS C C Notes on Use 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 any further 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 m
95. the Select Timer Recording Settings menu and click Next Follow the on screen directions Click the Help button for assistance as needed o 2 Change to Current Document Title Additional information about the Timer Recording Wizard Giga Pocket requires approximately 30 seconds pre recording preparation time prior to beginning each recording session Please keep this in mind when setting up multiple back to back recording sessions Giga Pocket stops the current timer recording pauses to prepare and then begins the next timer recording according to the set start time The length of your first Video Capsule is approximately 30 seconds shorter than the actual time set You may experience some timing problems with multiple recording sessions when the second timer recording is preset as a daily or weekly recorded event The first timer recording may end as early as 60 seconds sooner than the set stop time Q Scheduled daily or weekly timer recording sessions do not occur if your hard disk drive does not have sufficient space Giga Pocket does not allow a new Video Capsule to be created if there is less than 50 MB of free space on the hard disk drive These scheduled events resume at their scheduled time as hard disk drive space becomes available Approximately three minutes before Giga Pocket begins a timer recording and during a timer recording you must avoid Starting up or using other software applications Setting up
96. thy 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 is normal and does not indicate a malfunction On Using the Hard Disk Drive Do not place computer in 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 Do not turn off the power while the computer is accessing the hard disk drive E JJ Notes on Use On Handling Floppy Disks Q Do not open the shutter manually and touch the surface of the disk Keep disk away from magnets Keep disk away from direct sunlight and other heat sources On Handling CD or DVD Media Q Do not touch the 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 On Cleaning CD or DVD Media Q Fingerprints and dust on the surface of a disc may cause read errors Proper care of the disc is 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 For normal cleaning hold the disc by its edge and use a soft cloth to wipe the surface from the center out If the disc is badly soile
97. to a Playlist and modified in this area Film roll area In this area film images are displayed as a roll while the clips are played back on the preview monitor ER Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder For more information about the Playlist Builder feature follow these steps to access the online Help 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and then select Programs 2 Select Giga Pocket and then click on Giga Pocket Help PicoPlayer This video player utility can be attached to every Video Capsule that is exported using Video Explorer PicoPlayer enables you to play a Video Capsule on computer systems that do not have Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder installed if such systems support PicoPlayer software requirements You can choose the PicoPlayer option by placing a check mark in the Copy playback program option box located in the Export dialog box See To export Video Capsules using Video Explorer for more information The minimum requirements for viewing Video Capsules with PicoPlayer are Operating system Windows 98 SE Windows Me or Windows 2000 Professional Supporting software Microsoft DirectX and Windows Media Player 6 4 or later Both these supporting applications are available by download from the Microsoft Download Center at http www microsoft com downloads Change to Current Document Title Pico Player main window For more information about the PicoPl
98. ug 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 DVgate version 2 3 Installing the DVgate plug in Install the plug in for Adobe Premiere 5 1 and 5 1LE by following these steps 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select Run 2 Click Browse to navigate to your C drive 3 Select Program Files select Sony select DV gate select Premiere Plug in and then select 5 1 4 Select Setup exe and click OK The installation wizard dialog box appears Follow the on screen instructions to install the plug in To install the plug in for Adobe Premiere 6 0 proceed as follows ER h DVgate Software Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select Run Click Browse to navigate to your C drive Select Program Files select Sony select DVgate select Premiere Plug in and then select 6 0 Select Setup exe and click OK The installation wizard dialog box appears Follow the on screen instructions to install the plug in Change to Current Document Title Hard Disk Drive Partition Hard Disk Drive Partition In order to improve the performance of the DVgate software the hard disk drive on your computer has been formatted with two partitions C and D The DVgate software saves files to the D partition This prevents large vid
99. ur audio files through the Playlist feature of OpenMG Jukebox 2 0 Manage imported songs on the Playlist Additional features are available when you register your imported songs through the Playlist feature of OpenMG Jukebox 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 Q Simple mode The main OpenMG Jukebox window in simple mode is a smaller compact version of the full mode view This can be useful when you want to listen to songs with OpenMG Jukebox while using other software or whenever you feel that full mode view is intrusive The design of the main OpenMG Jukebox window in simple mode can be changed by adding a new skin which enhances the window s appearance The Simple mode feature allows you to perform playback operations only Change text to match document Smart Capture Smart Capture is a Sony designed application that manages the i LINK connection between your computer and a compatible i 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 f i LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a pr
100. ur 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 directly in front of you with the top of the screen at or a little below eye 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 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 Change to Current Document Title Front Panel Overview Front Panel Overview The front panel of your VAIO Digital Studio Computer allows access to the DVD RW CD ROM and floppy disk drives The front panel also provides access to Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder jacks and ports Universal Serial Bus USB i LINK ports to connect compatible peripheral devices f 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 refe
101. urer of your printer for updates or other information that will resolve the problem From the Start menu select Settings and then select Printers Click Add Printer Click Next Select Local Printer and click Next Select the appropriate manufacturer and model and click Next a Ifthe printer is not included in the list and the printer manufacturer included a disk with a Windows Me 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 Select LPT1 and click Next Click Yes to have Windows based programs use this as the default printer _ 12 Change to Current Document Title 8 Click Next 9 Click No and then click Finish f prompted for a path to the windows files use C Windows Options Cabs n Always check the printer manufacturer s website for the latest drivers for Windows Me before proceeding Some printers do not function properly without updated drivers for Windows Me To Reach Sony For further assistance call 1 888 4SONYPC 1 888 476 6972 or visit Sony Customer Support at http www sony com pcsupport Notes on Use Notes on Use On the Power Source Q C Your computer operates on 100 120 V AC 50 60 Hz
102. using the Giga Pocket suite Using the Timer Recording Manager 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar select Programs select the Giga Pocket folder and click on Giga Pocket 2 Click Timer Recording Manager The Timer Recording Manager window appears Windows Stand by button The Windows Stand by button when selected puts the Windows operating system into Standby mode Q Interrupt current recording button The Interrupt current recording button when selected stops current recording Use this button if you want to end the current recording session Change to Current Document Title Timer Recording Manager dialog box Tipe Perche Marap f f you turn off your computer the timer recording function is disabled For more information about the Timer Recording Manager feature follow these steps to access the online Help 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and then select Programs 2 Select Giga Pocket and then click on Giga Pocket Help Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder Timer Recording Wizard With the Timer Recording Wizard you can set adjust and cancel the timer recording settings Timer Recording Wizard dialog box Timer Recording M ar ri a Using the Timer Recording Wizard 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar select Programs and then click Giga Pocket 2 Select Timer Recording Wizard The Timer Recording Wizard dialog box appears 3 Select the desired option from
103. ware vendors and the specifications for your computer Change to Current Document Title Choosing an Ergonomic Location 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 Q Stable work surface Use stable work surface large enough to support the computer and other peripheral equipment Ventilation Leave at least eight inches of space on the left and back sides of your computer to enable proper ventilation Placement of the keyboard mouse and other input devices Place 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 armrests Adjust the level of the chair so yo
104. y your Video Capsule in a different system environment you can convert and export your Video Capsule using MPEGI format A Video capsules that are recorded using Long Play LP mode can be converted and exported as MPEGI files You can convert an imported MPEG file into a Video Capsule only if the file was created using DVgate M Assemble or other VAIO AV applications For more information about the Video Explorer feature follow these steps to access the online Help 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and then select Programs 2 Select Giga Pocket and then click on Giga Pocket Help Playlist Builder With Playlist Builder you can select any cuts scenes from a recorded Video Capsule and create edited Playlists These Playlists can be played back continuously in any order using Giga Video Recorder Change to Current Document Title Once a Playlist is created you cannot delete the original Video Capsule To delete the original Video Capsule you must delete the Playlist Playlist Builder main window Launching Playlist Builder 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar select Programs and then select Giga Pocket 2 Click Playlist Builder The Playlist Builder main window appears The window consists of the following four parts a Clips area list of saved clips is displayed in this area Cut name area This area is used to select various cuts Playlist area The names of cuts are added

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