Computer Features - Sony PCV-E518DS VAIO User Manual

VAIO Digital Studio
This chapter describes the Sony digital audio/video applications that are preinstalled on your VAIO
Digital Studio Computer:
Digital Media Park , see
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DVgate Applications, see
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PictureGear , see
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It also describes the VAIO Digital Studio Computer connectivity features, including:
i.LINK (IEEE-1394), see
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Optical Digital Audio Output, see
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S-Link (Control-A1), see
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Sony Digital Audio/Video Applications
Digital Media Park
Digital Media Park is an integrated suite of multimedia cataloging and playback programs, including
Media Bar, Media Library, and Media Showcase. Manage your music by cataloging your entire CD
and other AV collections. You can then create custom MiniDiscs of your favorite songs using MD
Editor in conjunction with Digital Media Park.
DVgate Applications
DVgate applications include DVgate Motion and DVgate Still. DVgate Motion makes it easy to edit
digital videos. You can capture, edit, and grab digital video clips, and then assemble them into a
polished home video everyone will enjoy. Use DVgate Still to capture individual frames from digital
video clips, and then save them as graphic files. Enhance your web page, send family and friends
your favorite stills, create your own wallpaper. The possibilities are endless.
PictureGear
PictureGear is a digital image management application that allows you to see all the images stored
in any directory on your computer. Thumbnail views provide quick reminders of your pictures.
Brighten, contrast, enhance, resize, crop, and color-correct your pictures. Create panoramic views,
animations, screen savers, wallpaper, and even HTML photo albums.
i.LINK (IEEE-1394) Compatibility
Some models of the VAIO Digital Studio Computer include i.LINK (IEEE-1394) connectors. For the
latest information on your specific model and on the i.LINK devices known to be compatible with
your system, check the Sony web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. iLINK connectors may
be located on the front, back, or both the front and back of your system.
To connect an i.LINK (IEEE-1394) device
Use the symbol to locate the i.link connector. Plug the i.LINK device into this connector.
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Computer Features

Digital Media Park
DVgate Applications
PictureGear
i.LINK (IEEE-1394) Compatibility
Optical Digital Audio Output Compatibility
S-Link (Control-A1) Compatibility
and MD Editor
and MD Editor
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