About The Software On Your Computer - Sony PCV-E518DS VAIO User Manual

You can record only AVI files. MPEG files cannot be recorded.
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To avoid recording problems, such as a single frame appearing in multiple frames, close other
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applications on your system while recording.
You cannot use different audio modes on the same tape. If you have AVI files that use different
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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.
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DVgate Motion does not support hard disk compression. You should not use disk compression if
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you are planning to work with DVgate Motion.
In order to maximize recording capabilities, video and audio data are not available while you are
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recording.
If DVgate Motion indicates that frames have been dropped, you should try closing all open
applications, or you may need to defragment your hard drive.
Restoring Audio Drivers
When you restore the audio drivers from the Application Recovery CD, you need to restart your
system to use these drivers. In the Add New Hardware wizard that appears when you restart, click
the Next button until you are prompted for the location of the drivers. The audio drivers are located
on the Application Recovery CD in G:\drivers\audio\AL98091701\English.
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 option, turn down the volume on your equipment before using the DVD
player.
Using America Online or Sony Online Support with WinFax® Basic Edition
Once you have configured WinFax Basic Edition, it is automatically available for your use. You
cannot use America Online or Sony Online Support when the automatic fax receive feature of
WinFax Basic Edition is on. To disable this feature, right click the WinFax icon in the task tray at the
bottom right corner of your screen, and then select Exit.
Memory Upgrade Specifications
When upgrading memory, use only 3.3V 64-bit PC-100 168 PIN SDRAM DIMM modules. For more
information on Digital Studio Computer compatible memory, call Sony at 1-888-4SONYPC
(1-888-476-6972).

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
Adobe Acrobat® Reader
Adobe Systems Incorporated
Acrobat Reader software allows you to view, navigate, and print electronic documents in Adobe
Portable Document Format (PDF), an open file format that is intended to preserve the fidelity of
documents created on all major computer platforms.
Adobe PhotoDeluxe® Business Edition
Adobe Systems Incorporated
Create amazing photo effects with PhotoDeluxe. Without learning complex software, you can
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