VAIO Digital Studio™ User GuidePCV-RX260DSPCV-RX270DS/PCV-RX280DS

VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide10Using the Application Recovery CD(s) ...37Troubleshooting ...39To

11WelcomeThank you for purchasing your Sony VAIO Digital Studio™ computer! Your new computer is a superb blend of high technology and easy-to-use func

VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide12❑Lighting — Choose a location where windows and lights do not create glare and reflection on the display. Use indirec

Front Panel Overview13 1DVD driveReads data from a DVD or CD.2 CD-RW driveReads data from a CD and writes data to a CD-R or CD-RW disc.3 Floppy disk d

VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide14Back Panel OverviewThe back panel of your computer contains the connectors for supplied and optional accessories. The

Back Panel Overview151 Mouse connectorConnects a PS/2 mouse.2 PS/2® Keyboard connectorConnects a VAIO Smart™ Keyboard.3 Universal Serial Bus (USB) co

VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide16Back panel (PCV-RX270DS/PCV-RX280DS)KEYBOARDMOUSEPRINTERGAMEHEADPHONESMICLINE INUSB NETWORKACTLINKSERIALi.LINKS4002LI

Back Panel Overview171 Mouse connectorConnects a PS/2 mouse.2 PS/2® Keyboard connectorConnects a VAIO Smart™ Keyboard.3 Ethernet connector10Base-T/100

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19VAIO® Action SetupVAIO Action Setup manages the settings for your computer’s Shortcut keys (S Keys) and i.LINK® interface. The programmable S Keys c

VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide2NOTICE© 2000 Sony Electronics Inc. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. All righ

VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide20Presetting i.LINK® devicesYou can preset your i.LINK-equipped devices to perform desired functions, such as automatic

Presetting i.LINK® devices21Changing the Window Design of Sony SoftwareTo change the window design1Click the Start button > Settings > Control P

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23Sony Digital Media Park ApplicationsYour VAIO computer comes with a collection of applications that make it easy to use advanced multimedia formats.

VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide24Movie ShakerThis application can be used to create fun and innovative movies without any knowledge of film editing. I

Movie Shaker251Click the Shake tab.2Select a mood by clicking a face in the Shaker tray.3Click . A thirty second scene is automatically generated and

VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide26Editing Clips and ScenesYou can edit your movie by adding effects and text, adjusting the color and contrast, and mod

PictureGear™27Saving a Movie1Verify that the clip(s) you want to save is on the Product tray. See Help for more details on saving movies.2Click Export

VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide28Creating a Photo Album1Select the pictures you want to use to make an album.2From the Utilities menu, select Album Ma

Using a Digital Video Camera Recorder293Then select Movie Stitch, to create a panoramic picture.Using a Digital Video Camera RecorderConnecting a Digi

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

VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide30❑The last frame captured is one frame before your selected [OUT] point. The frame you see immediately after clicking

31Configuring your VAIO Digital Studio™Hard Drive PartitionIn order to improve the performance of the DVgate software, the hard disk drive on your com

VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide32A 6-pin i.LINK connector can❑supply power from the computer to the connected device if the device is equipped with a

Enabling Ethernet33Enabling EthernetYour computer comes with a preinstalled Ethernet interface. To enable faster startup, your computer ships with thi

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35System and Application Recovery CD(s)System Recovery CD(s)Sony ElectronicsThe System Recovery CD program allows you to restore the software titles t

VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide36the computer will offer you the option to reformat the drive into a single partition.❑Operating System Only — formats

Using the Application Recovery CD(s)37Using the Application Recovery CD(s)The Application Recovery CDs allow you to reinstall individual applications

VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide38✍Your system may include one or two Application Recovery CDs. If you have two Application Recovery CDs, insert the fi

39TroubleshootingThis section describes how to solve common problems you may encounter when using your computer. Many problems have simple solutions,

VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide4châssis de cet appareil et ne confier son entretien qu’à une personne qualifiée.❑Ne jamais effectuer l’installation de

VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide403Select this application and click End Task. Windows attempts to close the application. If the attempt is unsuccessfu

To p i c s411From the Start menu, select Shut Down. From the Drop-down list, select Restart.2When the Sony screen displays, press the F2 key on your k

VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide42Topic: I cannot play a DVD❑If a region code warning appears when you are using the DVD player, it could be that the D

To p i c s43Topic: I want to play a CD with my Microsoft CD PlayerWhen you insert a music CD, the Media Bar™ software automatically launches to play y

VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide44Topic: Why is there no sound in any application?There are independent controls for your system volume. ❑Check that th

To p i c s45❑If you have a second phone line available, try connecting the modem to this line.Topic: My modem does not work❑Check that the phone line

VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide46Topic: My microphone does not workCheck that the microphone is plugged into the MIC connector. Topic: My microphone i

To p i c s475 Return the mouse ball to the socket, and replace the mouse ball cover. Secure the cover by turning the ring counter-clockwise.Topic: My

VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide48Topic: My i.LINK® device does not appear on the desktop1Turn off and disconnect your device.2Reconnect your device.3T

To p i c s491From the Start menu, select Settings > Printers.2Click Add Printer.3Click Next.4Select Local Printer and click Next.5Select the approp

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

VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide50Notes on UseOn the Power Source❑Your computer operates on 100–120 V AC 50/60 Hz only. If you are operating this compu

Notes on Use51❑Unplug your computer from the wall outlet if you will not be using the computer for a long time.❑Before touching anything inside the co

VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide52❑Provide adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat build-up. Do not place your computer on loose surfaces (su

Notes on Use53On Moisture CondensationIf your computer is brought directly from a cold location to a warm one, moisture may condense inside your compu

VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide54On Installing a CRT Display❑Do not change the CRT display refresh rate to 85 MHz, as DVD playback and the DVgate soft

Resources55ResourcesSony provides several support options for your Sony computer. When you have questions about your computer and the preinstalled sof

VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide56For Answers to Your Software QuestionsSony Service CenterFor the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-888-4SONYPC

For Answers to Your Software Questions57CompuServe® 2000 (CompuServe Interactive Services)DirectCD, Easy CD Creator™ (Adaptec, Inc.)EarthLink TotalAcc

VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide58Quicken® 2000 Basic (Intuit, Inc.)Sony Applications (Sony Electronics, Inc.)Sound Forge® (Sonic Foundry)Windows® Mill

Specifications PCV-RX260DS59Specifications PCV-RX260DSModel PCV-RX260DSProcessor800EB MHz* Intel® Pentium®IIIHard Disk DriveC / D Partition (Approxima

VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide6ringing in response to an incoming call. In most, but not all areas, the sum of the RENs should not exceed five (5.0).

VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide60Specifications are subject to change without notice.Supplied AccessoriesVAIO Smart™ KeyboardPS/2® Wheel MouseStereo s

Specifications PCV-RX270DS/RX280DS61Specifications PCV-RX270DS/RX280DSModel PCV-RX270DS PCV-RX280DSProcessor866 MHz* Intel® Pentium®III 1B GHz† Intel®

VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide62Specifications are subject to change without notice.Supplied AccessoriesVAIO Smart™ KeyboardPS/2 Wheel MouseStereo sp

63IndexAadding additional hardwareprecaution 51adjusting voltage settings 50air circulation 52Application Recovery CD 35, 37applicationslaunchingprobl

VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide64Hhandling diskettes 54hard disk 54hardwareadding additionalprecaution 51troubleshooting 39, 47help 55Ii.LINK devices,

Index65speakersprecaution 51Specifications 59starting your computerproblems with 39surge protectors 50systemtroubleshooting 39System Recovery CD 35Tta

7For the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-888-476-6972 in the United States or 1-800-961-7669 in Canada.INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICENOTICE: The Indus

VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide8Repairs to certified equipment should be coordinated by a representative designated by the supplier. Equipment malfunc

9ContentsWelcome ..............11Choosing an Ergonomic Locationfor Your Computer .........