Storing Media on the Server
The media that you can envoy with VAIO media can be stored on the server through the following means.
The following only explains procedures to store media on a server where VAIO Media is installed. When using a server where VAIO Media is not installed, refer to the documentation provided with your server for details about how to store media on it.
Using VAIO Software to Store Media
Use the preinstalled software below to store music, photos, or video on your computer and then enjoy it with VAIO Media. Using this method, the software used to store media varies according to the media.
Media type
Storage method (by VAIO Media server version*1)
VAIO Media server older than 2.5
VAIO Media server 2.5 or 2.6
VAIO Media server 3.0 or later
Music
SonicStage
Photos
  • PictureGear Studio PhotoCollection
  • Save video files in: C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Photo Server\VAIO Media\
  • PictureGear Studio PhotoCollection
  • Photo Server Contents Manager
  • PictureGear Studio PhotoCollection
Video/Television*2
Giga Pocket
*1
To verify the server version, click the VAIO Media Console Version button.
*2
You can use the functions associated with watching television broadcasts on servers running Giga Pocekt Server 5.5 or later.
Saving Media Files in Folders Registered in VAIO Media Console
By registering the folders of your choice on the server in VAIO Media Console, you can enjoy the files that they contain with VAIO Media. By doing so, you can enjoy media formats other than those supported by VAIO software. For details about the folder registration procedure, refer to VAIO Media Console Help.
  • You can only use this way of enjoying media if your server is running VAIO Media Integrated Server 3.0 or later. To verify the server version, click the VAIO Media Console Version button.
  • If the files in the folders registered in VAIO Media Console are of a type unsupported by VAIO Media Integrated Server, you cannot view, play back, and/or listen to these files on client computers. For details about VAIO Media Integrated Server compatible files, refer to "Saving media files in a public folder" in VAIO Media Console Help.