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Big Hello - new to the Vario World + FEW Questions

TSCHAk — Sun, 29 May 2005 10:27:36 GMT

hey folks,

i m absolutly new to this site. bought a 40gb Vaio and think this little thing is stunning..

But there are a few Questions that i´ve got:

MP3 Support - I ve installed new Firmware, downloaded new Software, but still i cant copy MP3 Files directly, without decoding, to the VAIO.
why that?
thought Sony made it happen with the new Firmware to copy directly MP3 Files.

Any Extras? - are there any usefull extras (programmes, plugins) that i can install to make the VAIO more unique. More Color-Plugins for example.

Picture Viewing - big aspect. its a bit hard to use that feature. No Overview, no possibility to "scroll" fast through picture archives.
how do you handle that?

greets and cheers from Germany (where the sun is killing me)

Sebastian

Re: Big Hello - new to the Vario World + FEW Questions

Hornby — Wed, 20 May 2015 14:31:38 GMT

Yes the new update does allow direct mp3 transfers.

I think you should check the version of the softwares and firmware via the actual VAIO Pocket as you might not have updated them correctly.

As with the pictures, yes its a shame their isnt the option to scroll through the pictures using thumbnail images as this would be fast and very accurate, but maybe we will get an update to advance this onto our VAIO Pocket.

I'ved had my VAIO just 4 days now, and i ****ing love it

Re: Big Hello - new to the Vario World + FEW Questions

TSCHAk — Wed, 20 May 2015 14:32:03 GMT

Yes the new update does allow direct mp3 transfers. 

I think you should check the version of the softwares and firmware via the actual VAIO Pocket as you might not have updated them correctly.

As with the pictures, yes its a shame their isnt the option to scroll through the pictures using thumbnail images as this would be fast and very accurate, but maybe we will get an update to advance this onto our VAIO Pocket.

I'ved had my VAIO just 4 days now, and i ****ing love it

i m absolute on your site.. sweet little machine.

hm.
currently it is version 3.0.0.C171F

is this correct/the actual version?

hopefully there will be a new update with some new and necessary features.
The Vaio Display is so great - lets put out a great Picture Viewing Programme Sony.

Re: Big Hello - new to the Vario World + FEW Questions

Hornby — Mon, 30 May 2005 15:36:41 GMT

Yes that would be very nice!

3.. is the latest.

Maybe 4..

Soon?

Re: Big Hello - new to the Vario World + FEW Questions

TSCHAk — Mon, 30 May 2005 15:43:00 GMT

Yes that would be very nice!

3.. is the latest.

Maybe 4.. 

Soon?

hey again

so whats up with MP3 Direct Transfer now?
why its not possible to drag and drop with "VAIO music transfer" programe?
or do i need another programe? or create another folder on the VAIO and copy the MP3 Files direct to it?

ahhh. help, please

Re: Big Hello - new to the Vario World + FEW Questions

nizarus — Mon, 30 May 2005 16:30:57 GMT

look at SS3.1 transfer options it should be direct transfert.
and i think that some particular mp3 files (not recognized by SS) are coded in atrac

Re: Big Hello - new to the Vario World + FEW Questions

TSCHAk — Mon, 30 May 2005 17:19:58 GMT

look at SS3.1 transfer options it should be direct transfert.
and i think that some particular mp3 files (not recognized by SS) are coded in atrac

i do have SS Version 2.3.00.11120, the upgraded version, and cant pick another format than ATRAC. Same with " VAIO Music Transfer" Programe.

oh boy, why can this be so hard.. can´t believe it

Re: Big Hello - new to the Vario World + FEW Questions

axetec — Mon, 30 May 2005 19:00:09 GMT

I'm in exactly the same position. I've just bought a Vaio Pocket today. I've updated the firmware and I'm running the same software as you - freshly downloaded. However, there appears to be no way of getting mp3 files onto the device without conversion to Atrac in the process.

Disappointing really.

Re: Big Hello - new to the Vario World + FEW Questions

Hornby — Mon, 30 May 2005 20:22:48 GMT

yet again re-read the instructions, its very simple!

Re: Big Hello - new to the Vario World + FEW Questions

TSCHAk — Tue, 31 May 2005 15:35:35 GMT

yet again re-read the instructions, its very simple!

hey axetec, good to know that you re by my site.
any news?

sorry Hornby, as far as i can remember, you´ve just said that i need new Firmware (3.xx) and thats it.

I do have that Firmware Update, and it still dont work.
Sorry, did i get something wrong?

Re: Big Hello - new to the Vario World + FEW Questions

nizarus — Wed, 01 Jun 2005 14:03:01 GMT

Hi,
When i upgraded my pocket with the frame ware and SS 2.3, I can't transfert my mp3 without convertion to atrac.
so i updated SS 2.3 to SS 3.1 (http://www.sonydigital-link.com/DNA/SonicStage/SS31.asp?l=en) and then i can do the transfert.

ATTENTION : SS 3.1 don't recognise the vaio pocket only after reinisialization, so you have to format it before use whith SS 3.1

Re: Big Hello - new to the Vario World + FEW Questions

TSCHAk — Wed, 01 Jun 2005 15:59:31 GMT

Hi,
When i upgraded my pocket with the frame ware and SS 2.3, I can't transfert my mp3 without convertion to atrac.
so i updated SS 2.3 to SS 3.1 (http://www.sonydigital-link.com/DNA/SonicStage/SS31.asp?l=en) and then i can do the transfert.

ATTENTION : SS 3.1 don't recognise the vaio pocket only after reinisialization, so you have to format it before use whith SS 3.1

nice one, thanks for that FIRST really useful Tip..

i m still downloading.. hopefully this will work.

Re: Big Hello - new to the Vario World + FEW Questions

TSCHAk — Thu, 02 Jun 2005 14:21:01 GMT

ok, well.. i ve installed new SonicStage Version.

Took me HOURS to import all the Albums again.. by the way. uah.

okay, so here we go:

First of all, i m using SonicStage for the First time yet, because before it was just more comfortable to Drag and Drop via "VAIO Music Transfer".

Still i CANT Drag and Drop directly MP3 Files with VAIO Music Transfer.
this is quite annoying. Its so easy tho.. is there any solution to get this fixed?

guess not, hm? 😕

I don´t like SonicStage by the way. After importing a Folder with different Songs and Interprets, he wont show this Folder, he shows every song. annoying, again..

Why its not Explorer compatible? it would be so easy to copy files directly to the VAIO.

hm.
one Question to SonicStage again:

I can change Bitrates now. Does that mean this will be the directly Transfer for MP3 Files?

I tried that and found out that the Files are now saved on the VAIO as OpenMG Audio - Files.

what?
i mean, WHAT?

can´t believe that its JUST HARD AND ANNOYING to copy Files and Folders to the VAIO.

if somebody feels free to help a good Guy out of this mess.. man, i would be very thankful

come on folks..

Re: Big Hello - new to the Vario World + FEW Questions

axetec — Fri, 03 Jun 2005 11:54:12 GMT

Hi TSCHak

In the cause of brotherly support, I'd just like to say that my experience has been almost identical to your own.

....and I STILL can't transfer mp3 iwthout conversion.

Oh, and just in case Hornby comes along to patronise me again;
I CAN FOLLOW SIMPLE INSTRUCTIONS.
I HAVE DONE IN THIS CASE.
THEY DON'T WORK.

Is that simple enough for you?

Re: Big Hello - new to the Vario World + FEW Questions

nizarus — Fri, 03 Jun 2005 16:55:01 GMT

SS is the worst thing with the VP !!
to prevent illegal copy of music

files are in mp3 format but with omg extension !! a sony particular method.

Re: Big Hello - new to the Vario World + FEW Questions

TSCHAk — Sat, 04 Jun 2005 22:27:47 GMT

Hi TSCHak

In the cause of brotherly support, I'd just like to say that my experience has been almost identical to your own.

....and I STILL can't transfer mp3 iwthout conversion.

Oh, and just in case Hornby comes along to patronise me again;  
I CAN FOLLOW SIMPLE INSTRUCTIONS. 
I HAVE DONE IN THIS CASE.
THEY DON'T WORK.

Is that simple enough for you?

thanks mate.
I m about to get frustrating bout this..
There is still NO Solution for this Problem, right? lovely.

Hornby, come on.. help us out of this Chaos.

Re: Big Hello - new to the Vario World + FEW Questions

TSCHAk — Sat, 04 Jun 2005 22:34:36 GMT

SS is the worst thing with the VP !!
to prevent illegal copy of music  

files are in mp3 format but with omg extension !! a sony particular method.

thanks Nizarus.
didn´t know that sony is THAT crazy to throw a Player on the Market that isnt able to play MP3 files - the most usual File Format for Music - at all.

how do you handle that?
just leave it like it is.. save songs in OpenMG/converted Format ?

there isnt any Substiute for SonicStage out there, right?

have a nice one,
cheers

Re: Big Hello - new to the Vario World + FEW Questions

nizarus — Mon, 06 Jun 2005 16:29:40 GMT

sony wants to publish its own format the atrac !

I got my mp3 files in the harddisk, and I use sonicstage 3.1 to transfert files to the
vaiopocket. I set up SS transfert option to "direct copy"

actually ther is no substitute !! perhaps because the vaio pocket is not very popular !!

Re: Big Hello - new to the Vario World + FEW Questions

Cervera — Mon, 06 Jun 2005 20:45:41 GMT

hey all.
well, i got my vaio yesterday, updated firmware, installed ss, reinstalled, and reinstalled again, this time the 3.2. yay!~

so let me get things straight....
from what i understand, now, i can transfer the mp3s i have with the ss3.2 and all it does is change the extention to *.ogm, but it's still an mp3, meaning i don't have the copyright problems on other computers etc. right?
but the files are still saved in the VP as something like 100001.ogm? meaning i have to take wild guesses now to know what file is what?
well, if all that is true, then, that s*cks, but still some sort of a solutin...
gorrect me if i'm wrong, thanks.

Re: Big Hello - new to the Vario World + FEW Questions

nizarus — Tue, 07 Jun 2005 09:29:13 GMT

hi Cervera
I'dont test this possibility !! try it and tell us about the result !:smileyconfused:

where do you find SS 3.2 ?? are you sure it's 3.2 and not 2.3 ??