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VAIO Digital Studio
Computer
Read Me First
PCV-E518DS
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NOTICE This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by third parties. Use of such software is subject to the terms and conditions of license agreements enclosed with this product. Some of the software may not be transported or used outside the United States. Software specifications are subject to change without notice and may not necessarily be identical to current retail versions. Updates and additions to software may require an additional charge. Subscriptions to online serv
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Contents Welcome ............................................................................................5 Features..............................................................................................5 Unpacking Your Computer ............................................................7 Back Panel Overview .......................................................................9 Front Panel Overview....................................................................10 Supplementary I
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Welcome 5 Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide you with state-of-the-art personal computing. Features ✍For a complete description of the specifications of your VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer, see page 26. ❑ Exceptional performance: Your computer includes a brand new ® Intel Pentium® III processor, a CD-RW drive, and a V.90 compatible * data/fax m
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6 VAIO Digital Studio Computer Read Me First ™ ❑ i.LINK (IEEE 1394): Three built-in i.LINK ports provide you with maximum digital connection capability. The i.LINK name and logo identify a digital interface (IEEE 1394) for high speed communication. By using your VAIO Digital Studio Computer, a Sony Digital Handycam® Camcorder, the DVgate™ software preinstalled on your computer, and the i.LINK (IEEE 1394) interface, you can easily create and edit your own home videos. ❑ Optical Digital Audi
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Unpacking Your Computer 7 Unpacking Your Computer Computer and Supplied Accessories System Unit Power Cord Keyboard Phone Cable Mouse Manuals ❑ Read Me First (this manual) contains features and specifications of your computer. It also includes information on the applications included with your system, how to contact software vendors, and last minute troubleshooting tips. ❑ The VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide describes how to get started with your computer, find help, and solve com
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8 VAIO Digital Studio Computer Read Me First Recovery CDs ❑ System Recovery CD(s) ❑ Application Recovery CD(s) Other ❑ Setting up your VAIO Digital Studio Computer (poster) ❑ Packet containing special product offers Software Library The Software Library contains the Microsoft software license agreement, Sony end-user license agreement, and the following CDs: ® ❑ Adobe PhotoDeluxe Business Edition 3.0 ❑ Gremlin Interactive Ltd. MotorHead™ ® ® ❑ Microsoft Encarta 99 Encyclopedia ® ® ❑ Microsoft
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Back Panel Overview 9 Back Panel Overview The back panel of your computer contains the connectors where you plug in supplied and optional accessories. The icons on the back panel serve as a map to help you locate the connectors on your computer. ✍ For your convenience, your computer includes USB and i.LINK connectors on both the front and back panels, allowing you to connect to either set of connectors. i.LINK connectors on the back of your system are 6-pin connectors.
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10 VAIO Digital Studio Computer Read Me First Front Panel Overview The front panel of your VAIO Digital Studio Computer allows for access ™ to the diskette and CD-RW drives. It also includes USB and i.LINK ports to connect USB devices, CD changers, MiniDisc drives, or other components. CD-RW Drive CD-RW Eject HDD Access Indicator Power/Standby Diskette Drive Indicator Diskette Drive Power/Standby Access Indicator Switch Diskette Eject Button i.LINK USB ✍ For your convenience, your computer
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Supplementary Information 11 Supplementary Information For the most recent version of this manual, see the online version of Read Me First. You can access this document from the Windows Start Menu by selecting Programs/VAIO Documentation. Hard Drive Partition In order to improve the performance of your computer’s DVgate™ Motion software, the hard disk drive on your computer has been formatted with two partitions, C and D. DVgate Motion saves files to the D partition. This prevents large vid
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12 VAIO Digital Studio Computer Read Me First ❑ Change the timer settings for Standby mode in the Control Panel, as follows: 1 From the Start menu, point to Settings and click Control Panel. 2 Click the Power Management icon. 3 On the Power Schemes tab, change the Power scheme to Home/ Office Desk. 4 In the list box for System standby, select an interval of time. 5 Click the OK button and close the Control Panel. To Resume from Standby Mode There are two ways to resume system functionality when
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Supplementary Information 13 Using Devices Connected to the i.LINK (IEEE 1394), S-Link™ (Control-A1), and Optical Digital Audio Output Connectors For the latest information on devices known to be compatible with the state-of the-art audio, video, and graphics capabilities of your VAIO computer, check the Sony web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Connecting to i.LINK Ports Your VAIO computer includes a 4-pin i.LINK connector on the front of the system and two 6-pin i.LINK connectors on
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14 VAIO Digital Studio Computer Read Me First [Time base] Time base - 29.97fps (required) [Compress] File type - AVI (required) Compress Program Method - Sony DV software CODEC (required) Compress Program Depth - Millions colors (No other options) Quality (No control for this item) Option: Frames per second - 30 (required) Option: Basic Key Frames (No control for this item) Option: Optimize Still Off (recommended) Data rate
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Supplementary Information 15 Note that Adobe Premiere LE does not save the Preview Window Size, but uses a default size of 320 x 213 each time the application launches. We recommend that you change this setting to 360 x 240 to improve the quality of preview clips when editing AVI files. Using Alternate Browsers with America Online® To use Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator as your browser with America Online, follow these steps: 1 From the Start menu, point to Settings and then click Co
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16 VAIO Digital Studio Computer Read Me First ❑ For tapes that include a mixture of both SP and LP mode, the information 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] but
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Supplementary Information 17 Using AC-3® to Optical Digital Audio Output MiniDisc player/recorders, DAT player/recorders, and older digital receivers do not support Dolby® Digital (AC-3). You should not use the AC-3 to Optical Digital Audio Output option unless you are using a device that supports Dolby Digital. Please refer to the manual supplied with your equipment to determine if it supports Dolby Digital. If you are unsure and you have selected the AC-3 to Optical Digital Audio Output
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18 VAIO Digital Studio Computer Read Me First About the Software On Your Computer Your VAIO Digital Studio computer is ready to help you work, play, learn, and communicate as soon as you turn it on. This section gives you an overview of the activities you can perform with your software titles. For support information, see “For Answers to Your Software Questions” on page 23. ® Adobe Acrobat Reader Adobe Systems Incorporated Acrobat Reader software allows you to view, navigate, and print ele
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About the Software On Your Computer 19 ® AT&T WorldNet Service AT&T Fast, reliable Internet access from AT&T WorldNet Service. AT&T WorldNet Service provides web-based e-mail, a personalized start page from Excite, easy access to the Excite search engine, free web pages, online and live agent technical support, instant messaging, and special shopping discounts at Market Square. ® CompuServe CompuServe, Inc. CompuServe is the most comprehensive source of organized business and educational
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20 VAIO Digital Studio Computer Read Me First ™ EarthLink Sprint TotalAccess EarthLink Network, Inc. An Internet Service Provider that supplies access, information, and assistance to its customers, introducing them to the Internet. Member benefits include e-mail, newsgroups, a Personal Start Page, a free 6 MB web site, a member magazine, and 24-hour technical support. ® ® Microsoft Encarta 99 Encyclopedia Microsoft Corporation Microsoft Encarta Encyclopedia combines current, comprehensive co
