Sony PCV-RX380DS - VAIO - 128 MB RAM driver and firmware
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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-RX370DS / PCV-RX380DS
Serial Number
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... Back Panel Overview 18
VAIO Action Setup 21
Presetting i.LINK® devices 22 Changing the Window Design of Sony Software 23
VAIO® AV Applications 25
MovieShaker 27 PictureGear 31 OpenMG™ Jukebox 2.0 33 Smart Capture 40 VisualFlow 51 DVGate 52
Configuring your VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer 55
Hard Disk Drive Partition 55 Defragmenting your Hard Disk Drive 55 i.LINK...
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VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide
System, Application and Driver Recovery CD(s 59
Using the System Recovery CD(s 59 Using the Application Recovery CD(s 60 Using the Driver Recovery CD 61
Using the VAIO Support Agent 63
Using the Quick Fix Wizard 64 Using Common Solutions 65 Using Support Central 67 Software Applications protected by VAIO Support Agent 70
Troubleshooting 71
Topics 71...
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... a CD-RW or Hard Disk Drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions.
To change the settings of the S Keys 1 From the Start menu, point to Programs, point to VAIO Action Setup, and
then click on VAIO Action Setup.
✍ You can also double-click on the Windows taskbar to open VAIO Action Setup.
2 Click the S Key you...
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VAIO Action Setup 13 Click Finish to complete this step. The next time the device is connected and turned on, the assigned application will launch automatically.
Changing the Window Design of Sony Software
To change the window design 1 From the Start menu, point to Settings, and then click on Control Panel. 2 Click UI Design Selector. 3 Click > and select the desired...
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... the mouse. Your personal movies are easy to create and fun to share with family and friends.
OpenMG™ Jukebox Sony Electronics, Inc. OpenMG Jukebox software enables you to import digital audio files by downloading from Electronic Music Distribution (EMD) services over digital networks, such as the Internet. You can record audio CDs onto your hard drive in a variety of formats.
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...LINK® connection between your computer and a Sony Digital Handycam Camcorder, or other cameras that support the i.LINK interface. Smart ...Disk Drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions.
VisualFlow™ Sony Electronics, Inc. VisualFlow is a state-of-the-art Sony multimedia browser designed specifically for Memory Stick® media. It displays...
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VAIO® AV Applications
MovieShaker™
This application can be used to create fun and innovative movies without any knowledge of film editing. In a few simple steps, motion pictures can be combined with special effects, still images, and music files, and then saved in a format compatible with most computers.
Main Window...sound files may cause the MovieShaker software to stop
responding.
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... devices that are compatible with OpenMG Jukebox may contain an earlier 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.
Electronic Music Distribution (EMD) Services
EMD allows you to download music files via the Internet. To use Internet services...
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VAIO® AV Applications
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 instructions: ❑ Click the Start button on the Windows taskbar, point to Programs, point to
OpenMG Jukebox, and then click on OpenMG Jukebox Help...
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... files.
Driver Recovery CD Sony Electronics The Driver Recovery CD program allows you to reinstall individual device drivers. Use it to restore corrupted or erased files.
Using the System Recovery CD(s)
You can reinstall 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...
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VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide
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-ROM drive.
✍ The System Recovery utility boots from the DVD-ROM drive. It must be in the drive
when you turn on the computer.
2 Shut down your computer. 3 Wait...
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... 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 the Windows desktop appears, insert the Application Recovery CD in
the DVD-ROM drive. The Application Recovery utility loads automatically. 3 When the Application...
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VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide 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-ROM drive. Use My Computer or Windows Explorer to view the contents of the Driver Recovery CD. Select the appropriate driver. To repair software ...
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VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide
Topic: My computer or software program stopped responding 1 Press Ctrl+Alt+Delete to close the application that has stopped responding. 2 In the 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...
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... 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. 5 Check the Windows® Control Panel > System > Device Manager to see
that the drivers are installed properly. ❑ A dirty or damaged disc may...
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... 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.
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... the latest drivers for Windows
Me™ before proceeding. Some printers do not function properly without updated drivers for Windows Me.
✍ If the printer has a USB connection, do not follow the steps below. Contact the
manufacturer of your printer for updates or other information that will resolve the problem. 1 From the Start menu, select Settings > Printers. 2 Click Add Printer. 3 Click...
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... 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...
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... questions. You can use this automated service to request a list of available topics and then select the topics that you want to receive. To contact the Sony fax-on-demand service, call 1888-4SONYPC (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...