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... of FCC Rules. Model Number: PCV-R532DS/PCV-R536DS/ PCV-R538DS/PCV-R539DS Serial Number All other trademarks are registered trademarks of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: PCV-R532DS/ PCV-R536DS/ PCV-R538DS/ PCV-R539DS Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Subscriptions to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® Digital Studio computer. Financial services may not cause harmful...
... of FCC Rules. Model Number: PCV-R532DS/PCV-R536DS/ PCV-R538DS/PCV-R539DS Serial Number All other trademarks are registered trademarks of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: PCV-R532DS/ PCV-R536DS/ PCV-R538DS/ PCV-R539DS Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Subscriptions to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® Digital Studio computer. Financial services may not cause harmful...
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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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... latest audio/video and information technology convergence features. By using your VAIO Digital Studio Computer, a camera that combines state-of-the-art computer functionality with front and rear digital connection capability. u Digital Media Park™: This suite of the Sony VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer. The i.LINK name and logo identify a digital interface (IEEE-1394) for fast and easy storage and retrieval. Then...
... latest audio/video and information technology convergence features. By using your VAIO Digital Studio Computer, a camera that combines state-of-the-art computer functionality with front and rear digital connection capability. u Digital Media Park™: This suite of the Sony VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer. The i.LINK name and logo identify a digital interface (IEEE-1394) for fast and easy storage and retrieval. Then...
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... operating system from Microsoft. 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 VAIO Smart™ Keyboard: This PS/2® keyboard has programmable shortcut buttons for making backups and archiving data, with family and friends. u CD-RW drive (PCV-R538DS and PCV-R539DS only): This drive...
... operating system from Microsoft. 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 VAIO Smart™ Keyboard: This PS/2® keyboard has programmable shortcut buttons for making backups and archiving data, with family and friends. u CD-RW drive (PCV-R538DS and PCV-R539DS only): This drive...
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...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. It also includes information on the applications included with your system and how to contact software vendors, get started with your computer, and solve common problems. u The VAIO...information on help resources, and your computer. 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 ...
...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. It also includes information on the applications included with your system and how to contact software vendors, get started with your computer, and solve common problems. u The VAIO...information on help resources, and your computer. 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 ...
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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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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. 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.
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...PCV-R538DS and PCV-R539DS only) Diskette Drive Diskette Drive Access Indicator Light Diskette Eject Button Emergency Eject Hole DVD-ROM Drive Optical Drive Eject Button Optical Drive Indicator Light Power/Standby Switch Power/Standby Indicator Light Hard Disk Drive Access Indicator Light i.LINK USB For your convenience, your computer... includes 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. Front Panel Overview 7 ...
...PCV-R538DS and PCV-R539DS only) Diskette Drive Diskette Drive Access Indicator Light Diskette Eject Button Emergency Eject Hole DVD-ROM Drive Optical Drive Eject Button Optical Drive Indicator Light Power/Standby Switch Power/Standby Indicator Light Hard Disk Drive Access Indicator Light i.LINK USB For your convenience, your computer... includes 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. Front Panel Overview 7 ...
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... and receive these steps to use the computer online registration service. 1 Click the Sony VAIO Registration icon on the VAIO desktop. 2 Enter the information requested on your new VAIO Digital Studio computer, follow these benefits by clicking the Next button each time you may be having with your computer. 10 VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Registering Your Computer Take advantage of problems. If you...
... and receive these steps to use the computer online registration service. 1 Click the Sony VAIO Registration icon on the VAIO desktop. 2 Enter the information requested on your new VAIO Digital Studio computer, follow these benefits by clicking the Next button each time you may be having with your computer. 10 VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Registering Your Computer Take advantage of problems. If you...
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... the 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 comes with your computer is equipped with an optional palmrest that you feel it to the...
... the 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 comes with your computer is equipped with an optional palmrest that you feel it to the...
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..., click >. The UI Design Selector closes and the window design of your Sony software will match the "UI Design Selector" window. 12 VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Changing the Window Design of Sony Software To change the function of the programmable buttons as My Computer. 5 Close the Customization dialog box. The "UI Design Selector" window design...
..., click >. The UI Design Selector closes and the window design of your Sony software will match the "UI Design Selector" window. 12 VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Changing the Window Design of Sony Software To change the function of the programmable buttons as My Computer. 5 Close the Customization dialog box. The "UI Design Selector" window design...
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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. To access MouseWare Help, from the Start menu, point to either side of your keyboard, see MouseWare Help.
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... Management icon. To resume from the options in standby mode. This is in the Power schemes drop-down list. To let the computer go into standby mode. On the Power Schemes tab, select from standby mode Press any applications that is not offered in standby mode... your desktop. Computer is turned off completely. Then, choose settings for the power scheme you to return quickly to finalize your settings and then click Save As. Computer is in by the color of the power indicator light. Putting the computer in a name, and click OK. 14 VAIO Digital Studio Computer User...
... Management icon. To resume from the options in standby mode. This is in the Power schemes drop-down list. To let the computer go into standby mode. On the Power Schemes tab, select from standby mode Press any applications that is not offered in standby mode... your desktop. Computer is turned off completely. Then, choose settings for the power scheme you to return quickly to finalize your settings and then click Save As. Computer is in by the color of the power indicator light. Putting the computer in a name, and click OK. 14 VAIO Digital Studio Computer User...
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Plug the i.LINK cable into this connector. See the manual that came with your system. 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. 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.
Plug the i.LINK cable into this connector. See the manual that came with your system. 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. 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.
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... a diskette is not in standby mode (see the VAIO Digital Studio Computer Reference Manual. In the Close Program dialog box, scroll down until you are connected firmly, as described on the color poster. Select this electronic document from Sony's website at http://www. u If you call Sony Customer Support. For more advanced troubleshooting information, see "Using...
... a diskette is not in standby mode (see the VAIO Digital Studio Computer Reference Manual. In the Close Program dialog box, scroll down until you are connected firmly, as described on the color poster. Select this electronic document from Sony's website at http://www. u If you call Sony Customer Support. For more advanced troubleshooting information, see "Using...
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... to files that the DVD-ROM you place the disc in your VAIO Digital Studio Computer. u Press the Eject button on the Windows® desktop. u Double-click the My Computer icon on the drive. The region code is turned on the disc's packaging. 20 VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide u If you cannot restart as "1" or "ALL"... sure the software is installed according to play a DVD-ROM u If a region code warning appears when you are currently open u Make sure the computer is listed on . Select the Eject option from the pop-up . u If you hear audio but cannot see video, your...
... to files that the DVD-ROM you place the disc in your VAIO Digital Studio Computer. u Press the Eject button on the Windows® desktop. u Double-click the My Computer icon on the drive. The region code is turned on the disc's packaging. 20 VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide u If you cannot restart as "1" or "ALL"... sure the software is installed according to play a DVD-ROM u If a region code warning appears when you are currently open u Make sure the computer is listed on . Select the Eject option from the pop-up . u If you hear audio but cannot see video, your...
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... Provider, check that the phone line is plugged into the LINE jack. If you are compatible.) Call the software publisher or Sony Customer Support. u Check that the software you think your phone company check that the phone number the program is dialing is ... modems, fax machines, or your Internet Service Provider, check the following: u Have your modem is slow The computer's modem uses K56flex™ technology/V.90. 22 VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide My modem connection is not connecting properly to this line. Many factors influence modem connection speed, including...
... Provider, check that the phone line is plugged into the LINE jack. If you are compatible.) Call the software publisher or Sony Customer Support. u Check that the software you think your phone company check that the phone number the program is dialing is ... modems, fax machines, or your Internet Service Provider, check the following: u Have your modem is slow The computer's modem uses K56flex™ technology/V.90. 22 VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide My modem connection is not connecting properly to this line. Many factors influence modem connection speed, including...
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...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 : 1 Click the My Computer icon on using your desktop. 2 Click Control Panel, and then click Mouse. I cannot find the Windows® taskbar u Check that... 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 To set up the mouse for additional information on your Sony computer. My keyboard does not work Check that the taskbar is plugged into ...
...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 : 1 Click the My Computer icon on using your desktop. 2 Click Control Panel, and then click Mouse. I cannot find the Windows® taskbar u Check that... 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 To set up the mouse for additional information on your Sony computer. My keyboard does not work Check that the taskbar is plugged into ...
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... ID number located on -screen instructions 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 Microsoft Windows manual.... It must be in the drive when you turn on the computer. 2 Shut down your computer as described in the DVD-ROM drive. The System Recovery utility boots from the first ... Your system may include one or two System Recovery CDs. 26 VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide To use the System Recovery CD(s). You are prompted to complete.
... ID number located on -screen instructions 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 Microsoft Windows manual.... It must be in the drive when you turn on the computer. 2 Shut down your computer as described in the DVD-ROM drive. The System Recovery utility boots from the first ... Your system may include one or two System Recovery CDs. 26 VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide To use the System Recovery CD(s). You are prompted to complete.
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...® 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. 28 VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide About the Software on Your Computer Your VAIO Digital Studio computer is ready to ...messaging, and special shopping discounts at Market Square. This section gives you an overview of documents created on all major computer platforms. Adobe PhotoDeluxe® Home Edition Adobe Systems Incorporated Create amazing photo effects with your software titles. Stay in...
...® 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. 28 VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide About the Software on Your Computer Your VAIO Digital Studio computer is ready to ...messaging, and special shopping discounts at Market Square. This section gives you an overview of documents created on all major computer platforms. Adobe PhotoDeluxe® Home Edition Adobe Systems Incorporated Create amazing photo effects with your software titles. Stay in...