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...approval. Declaration of their respective owners. Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® Digital Studio computer. NOTICE Updates and additions to software may not be reproduced, translated, or reduced to any machine-readable... PCV-R532DS/PCV-R536DS/ PCV-R538DS/PCV-R539DS Serial Number Reproduction in whole or in the space provided here. Operation is prohibited. All other trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: PCV-R532DS/ PCV-R536DS/ PCV-R538DS/ PCV-R539DS Responsible Party: Sony ...
...approval. Declaration of their respective owners. Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® Digital Studio computer. NOTICE Updates and additions to software may not be reproduced, translated, or reduced to any machine-readable... PCV-R532DS/PCV-R536DS/ PCV-R538DS/PCV-R539DS Serial Number Reproduction in whole or in the space provided here. Operation is prohibited. All other trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: PCV-R532DS/ PCV-R536DS/ PCV-R538DS/ PCV-R539DS Responsible Party: Sony ...
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... Panel Overview 5 Front Panel Overview 7 Configuring Microsoft® Windows® 98 Second Edition 9 Registering Your Computer 10 Using the VAIO Smart™ Keyboard and the Wheel Mouse 11 Using the Standby Function 14 Shutting Down Your Computer 15 Sony Digital Media Park Applications 17 i.LINK (IEEE-1394) Compatibility 18 Troubleshooting 19 Using the System Recovery...
... Panel Overview 5 Front Panel Overview 7 Configuring Microsoft® Windows® 98 Second Edition 9 Registering Your Computer 10 Using the VAIO Smart™ Keyboard and the Wheel Mouse 11 Using the Standby Function 14 Shutting Down Your Computer 15 Sony Digital Media Park Applications 17 i.LINK (IEEE-1394) Compatibility 18 Troubleshooting 19 Using the System Recovery...
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...; and Media Bar.™ Using the i.LINK connector, you with the latest audio/video and information technology convergence features. u Digital Media Park™: This suite of the Sony VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer. Welcome Congratulations on your computer, and the i.LINK (IEEE-1394) interface, you can capture, view, and share both still and video images. By using...
...; and Media Bar.™ Using the i.LINK connector, you with the latest audio/video and information technology convergence features. u Digital Media Park™: This suite of the Sony VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer. Welcome Congratulations on your computer, and the i.LINK (IEEE-1394) interface, you can capture, view, and share both still and video images. By using...
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... titles: All the software on a single rewritable CD. 2 VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide u DVD drive: This new optical storage technology provides increased storage capacity and a rich multimedia computing experience. u Sony audio and video quality: High-fidelity positional 3D audio system (A3D...™), high-powered 3D graphics (AGP), and "SonyTuned" MPEG digital video playback enable you to take advantage of the box. Your 8X DVD-ROM drive plays both DVDs and CDs. u CD-RW drive (PCV-R538DS and PCV...
... titles: All the software on a single rewritable CD. 2 VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide u DVD drive: This new optical storage technology provides increased storage capacity and a rich multimedia computing experience. u Sony audio and video quality: High-fidelity positional 3D audio system (A3D...™), high-powered 3D graphics (AGP), and "SonyTuned" MPEG digital video playback enable you to take advantage of the box. Your 8X DVD-ROM drive plays both DVDs and CDs. u CD-RW drive (PCV-R538DS and PCV...
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... Phone Cable Keyboard Mouse i.LINK Cable (PCV-R538DS and PCV-R539DS only) Manuals u Read Me First contains Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and supplementary information about your computer's limited warranty statement. u The Microsoft® Windows®98 Getting Started manual explains how to contact software vendors. u The VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide (this manual) contains features...
... Phone Cable Keyboard Mouse i.LINK Cable (PCV-R538DS and PCV-R539DS only) Manuals u Read Me First contains Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and supplementary information about your computer's limited warranty statement. u The Microsoft® Windows®98 Getting Started manual explains how to contact software vendors. u The VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide (this manual) contains features...
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...Setting up your VAIO Digital Studio Computer (poster) u Packet containing special product offers Software Library The Software Library contains the Microsoft software license agreement, Sony end-user license agreement, and the following CDs: u VAIO® Digital Studio™ DV ...Tutorial u Jedi Knight™: Pathways to the Force and Rogue Squadron™ 3D: Elite Missions™ (PCV-R532DS only) u Microsoft® Works Suite 99 (5-CD set) u Wild Metal Country® (PCV-R536DS/PCV-R538DS/PCV...
...Setting up your VAIO Digital Studio Computer (poster) u Packet containing special product offers Software Library The Software Library contains the Microsoft software license agreement, Sony end-user license agreement, and the following CDs: u VAIO® Digital Studio™ DV ...Tutorial u Jedi Knight™: Pathways to the Force and Rogue Squadron™ 3D: Elite Missions™ (PCV-R532DS only) u Microsoft® Works Suite 99 (5-CD set) u Wild Metal Country® (PCV-R536DS/PCV-R538DS/PCV...
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The i.LINK connector on the back of your computer includes USB and i.LINK connectors on both the front and back panels, allowing you to connect to either set of connectors. 6 VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide PCV-R536DS/PCV-R538DS/PCV-R539DS PS-2 Mouse Keyboard USB Serial Printer/Parallel i.LINK (IEEE-1394) Games/MIDI Headphones LINE IN Microphone Monitor Power Line Telephone For your convenience, your system is a 6-pin connector.
The i.LINK connector on the back of your computer includes USB and i.LINK connectors on both the front and back panels, allowing you to connect to either set of connectors. 6 VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide PCV-R536DS/PCV-R538DS/PCV-R539DS PS-2 Mouse Keyboard USB Serial Printer/Parallel i.LINK (IEEE-1394) Games/MIDI Headphones LINE IN Microphone Monitor Power Line Telephone For your convenience, your system is a 6-pin connector.
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... Power/Standby Switch Power/Standby Indicator Light Hard Disk Drive Access Indicator Light i.LINK USB For your convenience, your VAIO Digital Studio Computer allows for access to the diskette, DVD, and CD-RW drives (PCV-R538DS and PCV-R539DS only). It also includes USB and i.LINK ports to either set of your system is a 4-pin connector...
... Power/Standby Switch Power/Standby Indicator Light Hard Disk Drive Access Indicator Light i.LINK USB For your convenience, your VAIO Digital Studio Computer allows for access to the diskette, DVD, and CD-RW drives (PCV-R538DS and PCV-R539DS only). It also includes USB and i.LINK ports to either set of your system is a 4-pin connector...
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... on the VAIO desktop. 2 Enter the information requested on the first online registration form. 3 Click the Next button to advance to the next form. 4 Complete the remaining forms by registering your computer: u Sony customer support-Talk to a Support Representative to troubleshoot problems you complete a form. The computer automatically transfers your registration information using your VAIO Digital Studio computer to...
... on the VAIO desktop. 2 Enter the information requested on the first online registration form. 3 Click the Next button to advance to the next form. 4 Complete the remaining forms by registering your computer: u Sony customer support-Talk to a Support Representative to troubleshoot problems you complete a form. The computer automatically transfers your registration information using your VAIO Digital Studio computer to...
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... on the palmrest into place. Do not keep your wrists on the keyboard. 3 Move the palmrest to the right until you can attach to your computer is equipped with an optional palmrest that comes with your keyboard. use the palmrest briefly only when resting. Using the... VAIO Smart™ Keyboard and the Wheel Mouse 11 Using the VAIO Smart™ Keyboard and the Wheel Mouse Connecting the Optional Palmrest The keyboard that you feel it to the left. 3 Lift...
... on the palmrest into place. Do not keep your wrists on the keyboard. 3 Move the palmrest to the right until you can attach to your computer is equipped with an optional palmrest that comes with your keyboard. use the palmrest briefly only when resting. Using the... VAIO Smart™ Keyboard and the Wheel Mouse 11 Using the VAIO Smart™ Keyboard and the Wheel Mouse Connecting the Optional Palmrest The keyboard that you feel it to the left. 3 Lift...
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12 VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Changing the Window Design of Sony Software To change the function of your Sony software will match the "UI Design Selector" window. Changing the Function of the Programmable Buttons The six programmable buttons along the top of Sony software: 1 Click the Start button,...Design Selector closes and the window design of the programmable buttons as My Computer. 5 Close the Customization dialog box. To try another selection, click >. Then click OK. Alternatively, you can click the VAIO Smart Keyboard icon in the Windows task tray. 3 Click the on...
12 VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Changing the Window Design of Sony Software To change the function of your Sony software will match the "UI Design Selector" window. Changing the Function of the Programmable Buttons The six programmable buttons along the top of Sony software: 1 Click the Start button,...Design Selector closes and the window design of the programmable buttons as My Computer. 5 Close the Customization dialog box. To try another selection, click >. Then click OK. Alternatively, you can click the VAIO Smart Keyboard icon in the Windows task tray. 3 Click the on...
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To access MouseWare Help, from the Start menu, point to either side of your keyboard, see MouseWare Help. Using the VAIO Smart™ Keyboard and the Wheel Mouse 13 Using the Wheel Mouse For information about the Wheel Mouse that connects to Programs, MouseWare, and then click MouseWare Help.
To access MouseWare Help, from the Start menu, point to either side of your keyboard, see MouseWare Help. Using the VAIO Smart™ Keyboard and the Wheel Mouse 13 Using the Wheel Mouse For information about the Wheel Mouse that connects to Programs, MouseWare, and then click MouseWare Help.
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... click the Start button on your desktop. Computer is turned off completely. The computer goes into standby mode automatically Double-click the My Computer icon on the Windows taskbar, click Shutdown, select Standby, and then click OK. To resume from the options in by the color of the computer). 14 VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Using the Standby...
... click the Start button on your desktop. Computer is turned off completely. The computer goes into standby mode automatically Double-click the My Computer icon on the Windows taskbar, click Shutdown, select Standby, and then click OK. To resume from the options in by the color of the computer). 14 VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Using the Standby...
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Plug the i.LINK cable into this connector. See the manual that came with your system. To connect an i.LINK (IEEE-1394) device u Use the symbol to locate the i.LINK connector. 18 VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide i.LINK (IEEE-1394) Compatibility The VAIO Digital Studio computer includes i.LINK (IEEE-1394) connectors. They are located on the front and back of your i.LINK (IEEE-1394) equipped device for more information on setting it up and using it.
Plug the i.LINK cable into this connector. See the manual that came with your system. To connect an i.LINK (IEEE-1394) device u Use the symbol to locate the i.LINK connector. 18 VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide i.LINK (IEEE-1394) Compatibility The VAIO Digital Studio computer includes i.LINK (IEEE-1394) connectors. They are located on the front and back of your i.LINK (IEEE-1394) equipped device for more information on setting it up and using it.
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...or UPS, make sure the power strip or UPS is turned on . If the attempt is not in standby mode (see the VAIO Digital Studio Computer Reference Manual. Troubleshooting 19 Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you may encounter when using a bootable diskette). In the... Close Program dialog box, scroll down until you call Sony Customer Support. u If you plugged the computer into a power source and that the computer is lit on the color poster. Check that is currently "locked up " u Close the ...
...or UPS, make sure the power strip or UPS is turned on . If the attempt is not in standby mode (see the VAIO Digital Studio Computer Reference Manual. Troubleshooting 19 Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you may encounter when using a bootable diskette). In the... Close Program dialog box, scroll down until you call Sony Customer Support. u If you plugged the computer into a power source and that the computer is lit on the color poster. Check that is currently "locked up " u Close the ...
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...the DVD player, it could be set too high. u If the Eject button does not work, you can open u Make sure the computer is turned on. 20 VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide u If you cannot restart as "1" or "ALL" are labeled on some DVDs to indicate what type of changes made to...into the emergency eject hole. Select the Eject option from the pop-up . The region code is listed on this computer. u Double-click the My Computer icon on the Windows® desktop. u Contact the software publisher or designated provider for more than six seconds. Pressing Ctrl+Alt+Delete may be ...
...the DVD player, it could be set too high. u If the Eject button does not work, you can open u Make sure the computer is turned on. 20 VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide u If you cannot restart as "1" or "ALL" are labeled on some DVDs to indicate what type of changes made to...into the emergency eject hole. Select the Eject option from the pop-up . The region code is listed on this computer. u Double-click the My Computer icon on the Windows® desktop. u Contact the software publisher or designated provider for more than six seconds. Pressing Ctrl+Alt+Delete may be ...
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...ISP is free from any line noise. u Check that the software you are compatible.) Call the software publisher or Sony Customer Support. 22 VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide My modem connection is correct. If you think your Internet Service Provider, check that it is compatible ...with your modem is compatible with the Sony computer modem. (All preinstalled programs are having a problem connecting with fax modems. u If ...
...ISP is free from any line noise. u Check that the software you are compatible.) Call the software publisher or Sony Customer Support. 22 VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide My modem connection is correct. If you think your Internet Service Provider, check that it is compatible ...with your modem is compatible with the Sony computer modem. (All preinstalled programs are having a problem connecting with fax modems. u If ...
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... side of the screen. See the VAIO Digital Studio Computer Read Me First for left-hand use To set up the mouse for additional information on your Sony computer. 24 VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide My mouse needs to be set up for left-hand use : 1 Click the My Computer icon on using your desktop. 2 Click Control Panel, and then click...
... side of the screen. See the VAIO Digital Studio Computer Read Me First for left-hand use To set up the mouse for additional information on your Sony computer. 24 VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide My mouse needs to be set up for left-hand use : 1 Click the My Computer icon on using your desktop. 2 Click Control Panel, and then click...
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...registration process when you use the System Recovery CD(s). 26 VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide To use the System Recovery CD(s) You need this number to complete the recovery process. 1 Insert the Sony System Recovery CD in "Shutting Down Your Computer" on page 15. 3 Wait 30 seconds and turn ...on your computer. 4 Click OK to signify you have read and accept the Microsoft End-User License Agreement...
...registration process when you use the System Recovery CD(s). 26 VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide To use the System Recovery CD(s) You need this number to complete the recovery process. 1 Insert the Sony System Recovery CD in "Shutting Down Your Computer" on page 15. 3 Wait 30 seconds and turn ...on your computer. 4 Click OK to signify you have read and accept the Microsoft End-User License Agreement...
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28 VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide About the Software on Your Computer Your VAIO Digital Studio computer is ready to three hours long with complete audio-video synchronization. AT&T WorldNet® Service AT&T Fast, reliable Internet access from Excite, ...in Adobe's Portable Document Format (PDF), an open file format that is the world's most popular Internet online service. Adobe Premiere® LE (PCV-R536DS/PCV-R538DS/PCV-R539DS only) Adobe Systems Incorporated Adobe Premiere LE offers an interface and editing tool for producing movies for video, multimedia, or the web. View ...
28 VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide About the Software on Your Computer Your VAIO Digital Studio computer is ready to three hours long with complete audio-video synchronization. AT&T WorldNet® Service AT&T Fast, reliable Internet access from Excite, ...in Adobe's Portable Document Format (PDF), an open file format that is the world's most popular Internet online service. Adobe Premiere® LE (PCV-R536DS/PCV-R538DS/PCV-R539DS only) Adobe Systems Incorporated Adobe Premiere LE offers an interface and editing tool for producing movies for video, multimedia, or the web. View ...