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... CD(s) Other u 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...
... CD(s) Other u 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...
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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 computer includes USB and i.LINK connectors on the back of connectors. The i.LINK connector on both the front and back panels, allowing you to connect to either set of your system is a 6-pin connector.
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 computer includes USB and i.LINK connectors on the back of connectors. The i.LINK connector on both the front and back panels, allowing you to connect to either set of your system is a 6-pin connector.
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...USB and i.LINK connectors on the front of your VAIO Digital Studio Computer allows for access to connect USB devices, digital equipment, or other components. It also includes USB and i.LINK ports to the diskette, DVD, and CD-RW drives (PCV-R538DS and PCV-R539DS only). Front Panel Overview 7 Front Panel ...Overview The front panel of your system is a 4-pin connector. The i.LINK connector on both the front and back panels, allowing you to connect to either set of connectors.
...USB and i.LINK connectors on the front of your VAIO Digital Studio Computer allows for access to connect USB devices, digital equipment, or other components. It also includes USB and i.LINK ports to the diskette, DVD, and CD-RW drives (PCV-R538DS and PCV-R539DS only). Front Panel Overview 7 Front Panel ...Overview The front panel of your system is a 4-pin connector. The i.LINK connector on both the front and back panels, allowing you to connect to either set of connectors.
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... configure the Windows® 98 Second Edition operating system that is an overview of the process. 1 Entering information: u Enter your computer, see "Registering Your Computer" on page 10. 5 Learning about Windows: if you want, take the tour of the Microsoft® Windows 98 Getting Started manual...click the Finish button on the Windows 98 Setup Wizard screen. 3 Selecting your computer settings: if necessary, change the Time Zone, Date, and Time on the Date/Time Properties screen. 4 Registering your computer: for details on registering your name. u Enter your Product ID number located on...
... configure the Windows® 98 Second Edition operating system that is an overview of the process. 1 Entering information: u Enter your computer, see "Registering Your Computer" on page 10. 5 Learning about Windows: if you want, take the tour of the Microsoft® Windows 98 Getting Started manual...click the Finish button on the Windows 98 Setup Wizard screen. 3 Selecting your computer settings: if necessary, change the Time Zone, Date, and Time on the Date/Time Properties screen. 4 Registering your computer: for details on registering your name. u Enter your Product ID number located on...
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... on-screen button that are preprogrammed to the button. However, you can change the window design of Sony software: 1 Click the Start button, point to Programs and click VAIO Smart™ Keyboard. Alternatively, you cannot drag and drop icons that represents the button on -screen...taskbar to open the Start menu. 2 Point to Settings, and then click Control Panel. 2 Click UI Design Selector. 3 Click > and select the desired design. 4 Click Apply. 12 VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Changing the Window Design of Sony Software To change the function of the programmable buttons...
... on-screen button that are preprogrammed to the button. However, you can change the window design of Sony software: 1 Click the Start button, point to Programs and click VAIO Smart™ Keyboard. Alternatively, you cannot drag and drop icons that represents the button on -screen...taskbar to open the Start menu. 2 Point to Settings, and then click Control Panel. 2 Click UI Design Selector. 3 Click > and select the desired design. 4 Click Apply. 12 VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Changing the Window Design of Sony Software To change the function of the programmable buttons...
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... is in standby mode. This is out of standby mode, ready to use . Click Apply to normal computer use . Then, choose settings for the power scheme you to return quickly to finalize your desktop. Computer is normal. 14 VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Using the Standby Function When you are running .) 2 Press the (Standby) button on the...
... is in standby mode. This is out of standby mode, ready to use . Click Apply to normal computer use . Then, choose settings for the power scheme you to return quickly to finalize your desktop. Computer is normal. 14 VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Using the Standby Function When you are running .) 2 Press the (Standby) button on the...
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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. 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. 18 VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide i.LINK (IEEE-1394) Compatibility The VAIO Digital Studio computer includes i.LINK (IEEE-1394) connectors.
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. 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. 18 VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide i.LINK (IEEE-1394) Compatibility The VAIO Digital Studio computer includes i.LINK (IEEE-1394) connectors.
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... the Windows® Control Panel/Display/Settings to play a DVD-ROM u If a region code warning appears when you are using 16-bit color. u Press the Eject button on the Windows® desktop. Right-click the CD-ROM icon. Select the Eject option from the pop-up . 20 VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide u If you cannot...
... the Windows® Control Panel/Display/Settings to play a DVD-ROM u If a region code warning appears when you are using 16-bit color. u Press the Eject button on the Windows® desktop. Right-click the CD-ROM icon. Select the Eject option from the pop-up . 20 VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide u If you cannot...
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Check the volume settings in your speakers and the computer. u A dirty or damaged disc may cause the computer to "hang" while it is not dirty or damaged.... If the program you are using has its own volume control, check that the volume is plugged into your computer speakers. u Check to read the disc. u If the speakers have a mute button, make sure that ...the power cord is turned up . Check the Windows® Control Panel/ System/Device Manager to the computer, you will not hear sound from the speakers. Check the connections between your DVD player. Troubleshooting 21 ...
Check the volume settings in your speakers and the computer. u A dirty or damaged disc may cause the computer to "hang" while it is not dirty or damaged.... If the program you are using has its own volume control, check that the volume is plugged into your computer speakers. u Check to read the disc. u If the speakers have a mute button, make sure that ...the power cord is turned up . Check the Windows® Control Panel/ System/Device Manager to the computer, you will not hear sound from the speakers. Check the connections between your DVD player. Troubleshooting 21 ...
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... Advanced Controls for Microphone screen appears. 6 Deselect the check box for " from Playback to background noise If you find there is plugged into your computer. To clean the mouse, follow these steps: 1 Right-click the speaker icon (Volume) in the lower right Windows® task tray. 2 ...My microphone is too sensitive to Recording, then click OK. 5 Click the Advanced button under Microphone Balance. The Properties screen appears. 4 Change the setting for "Adjust volume for 1 Mic Gain (+20dB), then click the Close button. 7 Close the Recording Control window. u Return the mouse ball ...
... Advanced Controls for Microphone screen appears. 6 Deselect the check box for " from Playback to background noise If you find there is plugged into your computer. To clean the mouse, follow these steps: 1 Right-click the speaker icon (Volume) in the lower right Windows® task tray. 2 ...My microphone is too sensitive to Recording, then click OK. 5 Click the Advanced button under Microphone Balance. The Properties screen appears. 4 Change the setting for "Adjust volume for 1 Mic Gain (+20dB), then click the Close button. 7 Close the Recording Control window. u Return the mouse ball ...
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...of the keyboard." 6 Click Next three times, and then click Finish. 7 Click Apply. 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 Mouse. My keyboard does not work Check that the taskbar...Device Setup. 4 In the Device Setup Wizard dialog box, click Next. 5 Select the radio button next to "Left 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.
...of the keyboard." 6 Click Next three times, and then click Finish. 7 Click Apply. 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 Mouse. My keyboard does not work Check that the taskbar...Device Setup. 4 In the Device Setup Wizard dialog box, click Next. 5 Select the radio button next to "Left 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.
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40 VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide applications problems with 21 CD tray problems with 20 P palmrest connecting 11 PictureGear 17 problem solving 19 programmable keys 12 protecting your investment 10 R reassigning mouse buttons 24 registering Windows 98 9 registering your computer 10 S setting up Windows 98 9 shutting down your computer 15 Smart Keyboard 12 Sony Multimedia Computer Display problems with...
40 VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide applications problems with 21 CD tray problems with 20 P palmrest connecting 11 PictureGear 17 problem solving 19 programmable keys 12 protecting your investment 10 R reassigning mouse buttons 24 registering Windows 98 9 registering your computer 10 S setting up Windows 98 9 shutting down your computer 15 Smart Keyboard 12 Sony Multimedia Computer Display problems with...
Online Help Center (VAIO User Manual) (Large File - 19 MB)
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... keyboard. When the Windows® desktop appears, insert the Sony Application Recovery CD in the Windows® operating system to run from DOS. If you have any questions on -screen instructions to save the CMOS settings and exit. To access System Setup...using the Application Recovery CD(s), contact Sony Customer Support. The Application Recovery utility loads automatically. 3. Read Me First PCV-R532DS/PCV-R536DS/PCV-R538DS/PCV-R539DS Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Q: How do I recover applications or drivers that shipped with your computer, use the Application Recovery CD(s) 1....
... keyboard. When the Windows® desktop appears, insert the Sony Application Recovery CD in the Windows® operating system to run from DOS. If you have any questions on -screen instructions to save the CMOS settings and exit. To access System Setup...using the Application Recovery CD(s), contact Sony Customer Support. The Application Recovery utility loads automatically. 3. Read Me First PCV-R532DS/PCV-R536DS/PCV-R538DS/PCV-R539DS Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Q: How do I recover applications or drivers that shipped with your computer, use the Application Recovery CD(s) 1....
Online Help Center (VAIO User Manual) (Large File - 19 MB)
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...America Online with a CD-ROM cleaner. Q: Why is not selected in order to 2x or 1x. Click the Display icon and select Settings. A: There are independent controls for your system volume. There is assigned drive H as its default. Click the icon and ... on my floppy disk drive? The computer has two memory slots. Q: How do I change the write speed from your desktop. Q: Why is there no sound in Windows® 98 Second Edition? Increasing the system memory may not shut down ? Sony computer supplies, accessories, and peripherals can search...
...America Online with a CD-ROM cleaner. Q: Why is not selected in order to 2x or 1x. Click the Display icon and select Settings. A: There are independent controls for your system volume. There is assigned drive H as its default. Click the icon and ... on my floppy disk drive? The computer has two memory slots. Q: How do I change the write speed from your desktop. Q: Why is there no sound in Windows® 98 Second Edition? Increasing the system memory may not shut down ? Sony computer supplies, accessories, and peripherals can search...
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... Squadron 3D: Elite Missions PCV-R536DS/PCV-R538DS/PCV- R539DS - Connecting to i.LINK® Ports Your VAIO® computer includes a 4-pin i.LINK connector on the front of DVgate Motion, you should enter Suspend, Hibernation, or Standby mode during a file transfer, as their default settings: S1 - A 4-pin i.LINK connector cannot supply power to the D partition. Sony computer supplies, accessories, and...
... Squadron 3D: Elite Missions PCV-R536DS/PCV-R538DS/PCV- R539DS - Connecting to i.LINK® Ports Your VAIO® computer includes a 4-pin i.LINK connector on the front of DVgate Motion, you should enter Suspend, Hibernation, or Standby mode during a file transfer, as their default settings: S1 - A 4-pin i.LINK connector cannot supply power to the D partition. Sony computer supplies, accessories, and...
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... are dialing from such an area, you are three ways to connect two VAIO computers, you are recording. Click the Start button, select Settings, and click Control Panel. Click the System icon. Double-click Sony i.LINK(1394) Adapter. If you must be recorded separately. Do.... Now your Smart Connect software is automatically available for your computer in order for more information. In such areas, even local calls require dialing the area code, or 1 + the area code, before the 7-digit telephone number. The Sony i.LINK(1394) Adapter window appears. Click the Enable Device ...
... are dialing from such an area, you are three ways to connect two VAIO computers, you are recording. Click the Start button, select Settings, and click Control Panel. Click the System icon. Double-click Sony i.LINK(1394) Adapter. If you must be recorded separately. Do.... Now your Smart Connect software is automatically available for your computer in order for more information. In such areas, even local calls require dialing the area code, or 1 + the area code, before the 7-digit telephone number. The Sony i.LINK(1394) Adapter window appears. Click the Enable Device ...
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...EPP, ECP, and EPP options using the Plus (+) or Minus (-) keys. Press the Enter key. When the Windows® desktop appears, insert the Sony Application Recovery CD in the Windows® operating system to run the Application Recovery CD(s). A: The steps you follow the directions for... Utility screen. Turn on , close all the software titles that came with the new settings. When the Sony screen displays and you have any questions on your computer. Read Me First PCV-R532DS/PCV-R536DS/PCV-R538DS/PCV-R539DS Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Q: How do I /O Device Configuration," and use ...
...EPP, ECP, and EPP options using the Plus (+) or Minus (-) keys. Press the Enter key. When the Windows® desktop appears, insert the Sony Application Recovery CD in the Windows® operating system to run the Application Recovery CD(s). A: The steps you follow the directions for... Utility screen. Turn on , close all the software titles that came with the new settings. When the Sony screen displays and you have any questions on your computer. Read Me First PCV-R532DS/PCV-R536DS/PCV-R538DS/PCV-R539DS Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Q: How do I /O Device Configuration," and use ...
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... a built-in the Windows® task tray. Follow the on your desktop. A: From the Start menu, select Settings and click Control Panel. Q: Why does Windows lock up to In addition to configure the fax utility. The computer has two memory slots. Q: Why doesn't my 4x CD-RW drive ... of my display? A: After inserting a CD, you must wait a few seconds for your desktop. You may also help. Q: How do I set up faxing capability in any faster than a 2x CD-RW drive? Sony has included the Symantec WinFax® Basic Edition software for your drive reads some CDs but not...
... a built-in the Windows® task tray. Follow the on your desktop. A: From the Start menu, select Settings and click Control Panel. Q: Why does Windows lock up to In addition to configure the fax utility. The computer has two memory slots. Q: Why doesn't my 4x CD-RW drive ... of my display? A: After inserting a CD, you must wait a few seconds for your desktop. You may also help. Q: How do I set up faxing capability in any faster than a 2x CD-RW drive? Sony has included the Symantec WinFax® Basic Edition software for your drive reads some CDs but not...
Online Help Center (VAIO User Manual) (Large File - 19 MB)
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...video captures from the computer to the connected device if the device is present, click Start, point to Programs, and then point to a connected device. Rogue Squadron 3D: Elite Missions PCV-R536DS/PCV-R538DS/PCV- A 6-pin ...Settings The VAIO Smart Keyboard programmable buttons come with the following Sony i.LINK 400 Mbps cables are available and recommended for use with a 6-pin connector. Microsoft® Works Suite 99 Page 10 Supplementary Information Upgrading Your Computer If you should enter Suspend, Hibernation, or Standby mode during a file transfer, as their default settings...
...video captures from the computer to the connected device if the device is present, click Start, point to Programs, and then point to a connected device. Rogue Squadron 3D: Elite Missions PCV-R536DS/PCV-R538DS/PCV- A 6-pin ...Settings The VAIO Smart Keyboard programmable buttons come with the following Sony i.LINK 400 Mbps cables are available and recommended for use with a 6-pin connector. Microsoft® Works Suite 99 Page 10 Supplementary Information Upgrading Your Computer If you should enter Suspend, Hibernation, or Standby mode during a file transfer, as their default settings...
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...place the CD in the DVD-ROM drive. The System Properties window appears. Double-click Sony i.LINK(1394) Adapter. Now your Smart Connect software is unable to maximize recording capabilities,... Dial If you get a message saying your modem is ready to connect two VAIO computers, you must be appearing because you are dialing from such an area, you are three...the area code, before the 7-digit telephone number. as a single frame appearing in multiple frames, close all windows, and restart your computer in order for the new settings to bring your computer back from Standby Mode There are...
...place the CD in the DVD-ROM drive. The System Properties window appears. Double-click Sony i.LINK(1394) Adapter. Now your Smart Connect software is unable to maximize recording capabilities,... Dial If you get a message saying your modem is ready to connect two VAIO computers, you must be appearing because you are dialing from such an area, you are three...the area code, before the 7-digit telephone number. as a single frame appearing in multiple frames, close all windows, and restart your computer in order for the new settings to bring your computer back from Standby Mode There are...