Sony PCV-RX581 User Manuals

Table of Contents

• Contents

  3
• Welcome

  5
• Locating Controls and Connectors

  7
  • Front Panel Overview

    7
  • Back Panel Overview

    10
• VAIO Action Setup

  13
  • Shortcut Keys

    13
    • Changing the settings of the S Keys

      14
  • To Change the Sony Software Window Design

    15
    • Changing the window design

      15
• VAIO AV Applications

  17
  • Overview of Preinstalled Software

    17
  • DigitalPrint Software

    19
    • Using PhotoCapture

      19
    • Using PhotoCollection

      22
    • Using PhotoDecor

      23
    • Using PhotoAlbum

      24
    • Using LabelMaker

      25
  • DVgate Software

    27
    • Connecting a digital video camcorder

      27
    • Installing the DVgate plug-in for Adobe Premiere software

      28
  • MovieShaker Software

    30
    • Creating movies with MovieShaker software

      30
    • Using ImageStation online service with MovieShaker software

      35
  • PictureGear Software

    37
    • Managing your pictures

      37
    • Creating a photo album

      38
  • Smart Capture Software

    40
    • Using Still Mode

      41
    • Using Net Movie Mode

      44
    • Using ImageStation with Smart Capture software

      46
  • SonicStage Software

    49
    • Electronic Music Distribution (EMD) Services

      49
    • Starting SonicStage

      50
    • Recording from a CD

      52
    • Transferring songs (Check-In/Check-Out)

      53
    • Additional features

      55
  • VisualFlow Software

    56
    • Using VisualFlow software

      56
• Configuring Your VAIO Computer

  59
  • Hard Disk Drive Partition

    59
    • Defragmenting your hard disk drive

      59
  • i.LINK (IEEE1394) Compatibility

    60
    • Connecting an i.LINK (IEEE1394) device

      60
  • To Enable Ethernet Connectivity

    61
    • Enabling the Ethernet connection

      61
• System, Application and Driver Recovery CD(s)

  63
  • To Use the System Recovery CD(s)

    63
    • Full restore with format

      64
    • Using the System Recovery CD(s)

      64
  • To Use the Application Recovery CD(s)

    65
    • Using the Application Recovery CD(s)

      65
  • To Use the Driver Recovery CD

    66
    • Reinstalling device drivers with the Driver Recovery CD

      66
• Troubleshooting

  67
  • Topics

    67
    • To contact Sony for technical support

      78
  • Notes on Use

    79
    • The power source

      79
    • Disposal of the lithium battery

      80
    • Handling the computer system

      80
    • Moisture condensation

      81
    • Upgrading the computer system

      81
    • Handling a CRT display

      82
    • Using the hard disk drive

      83
    • Handling floppy disks

      83
    • Handling CD or DVD media

      83
    • Cleaning CD or DVD media

      83
  • For Answers to Your Software Questions

    84
    • Sony Service Center

      86
  • Resources

    87
• Index

  89