VAIO® MX Computer
User Guide
PCV-MXS10
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Contents
Welcome.................................................................5
Locating Controls and Connectors .....................7
Front Panel Overview..................................................................... 7
Back Panel Overview ................................................................... 10
Remote Control Overview............................................................ 12
Additional System Capabilities .................................................... 15
VAIO Action Setup...............................................19
Shortcut Keys .............................................................................. 19
Setting the Internal Timer ............................................................ 20
To Change the Sony Software Window Design............................ 21
VAIO AV Applications .........................................23
Overview of Preinstalled Software ............................................... 23
DigitalPrint Software ................................................................... 25
DVgate Software.......................................................................... 33
MovieShaker Software................................................................. 36
PictureGear Software................................................................... 43
Smart Capture Software .............................................................. 46
VisualFlow Software .................................................................... 55
Configuring Your VAIO Computer .....................57
Hard Disk Drive Partition ............................................................. 57
i.LINK (IEEE1394) Compatibility .................................................. 58
VAIO MX Computer User Guide
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System, Application,
and Driver Recovery CD(s) ................................ 59
To Use the System Recovery CD(s) ............................................. 59
To Use the Application Recovery CD(s) ....................................... 61
To Use the Driver Recovery CD.................................................... 62
Troubleshooting ................................................. 63
Topics .......................................................................................... 63
Notes on Use ............................................................................... 75
For Answers to Your Software Questions .................................... 81
Resources .................................................................................... 84
Index .................................................................... 85
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Welcome
Thank you for purchasing your Sony VAIO® MX computer! Your new
computer is a superb blend of high technology and easy-to-use
functionality. The information provided here is designed to help you to
become familiar with the hardware and software applications included
with your system.