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... received, including interference that may require prior arrangements with Part 15 of your Sony Service Center. Model Number: PCV-R532DS/PCV-R536DS/ PCV-R538DS/PCV-R539DS Serial Number NOTICE Updates and additions to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® Digital Studio computer. Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows 98 logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of...
... received, including interference that may require prior arrangements with Part 15 of your Sony Service Center. Model Number: PCV-R532DS/PCV-R536DS/ PCV-R538DS/PCV-R539DS Serial Number NOTICE Updates and additions to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO® Digital Studio computer. Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows 98 logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of...
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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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It is a high-performance multimedia computer that supports the i.LINK interface, (such as the Sony Digital Handycam® Camcorder), the DVgate™ software preinstalled on your VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer, see page 37. By using your own home videos. u Digital Media Park™: This suite of the Sony VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer. u Exceptional performance: Your computer includes an Intel® processor, a high speed...
It is a high-performance multimedia computer that supports the i.LINK interface, (such as the Sony Digital Handycam® Camcorder), the DVgate™ software preinstalled on your VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer, see page 37. By using your own home videos. u Digital Media Park™: This suite of the Sony VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer. u Exceptional performance: Your computer includes an Intel® processor, a high speed...
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...system: Your system includes the latest operating system from Microsoft. 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 CD-R or CD-RW media and...Your 8X DVD-ROM drive plays both DVDs and CDs. 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 CD-RW drive (PCV-R538DS and PCV-R539DS only): This drive is preinstalled, configured, and ready for ...
...system: Your system includes the latest operating system from Microsoft. 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 CD-R or CD-RW media and...Your 8X DVD-ROM drive plays both DVDs and CDs. 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 CD-RW drive (PCV-R538DS and PCV-R539DS only): This drive is preinstalled, configured, and ready for ...
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... the applications included with your computer's limited warranty statement. Unpacking Your Computer 3 Unpacking Your Computer Computer and Supplied Accessories System Unit Speakers Power Cord 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. u The VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide (this manual) contains...
... the applications included with your computer's limited warranty statement. Unpacking Your Computer 3 Unpacking Your Computer Computer and Supplied Accessories System Unit Speakers Power Cord 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. 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-R539DS...
...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-R539DS...
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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. 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.
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...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 the diskette, DVD, and CD-RW drives (PCV-R538DS and PCV-R539DS only). The i.LINK connector on both the front and back... panels, allowing you to connect to connect USB devices, digital equipment, or other components. Front...
...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 the diskette, DVD, and CD-RW drives (PCV-R538DS and PCV-R539DS only). The i.LINK connector on both the front and back... panels, allowing you to connect to connect USB devices, digital equipment, or other components. Front...
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...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. u Limited warranty-Protect your VAIO Digital Studio computer... warranty period. See "Limited Warranty Statement" in modem and a toll-free telephone number. 10 VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Registering Your Computer Take advantage of problems. If you did not register the first time you turned on the first...
...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. u Limited warranty-Protect your VAIO Digital Studio computer... warranty period. See "Limited Warranty Statement" in modem and a toll-free telephone number. 10 VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Registering Your Computer Take advantage of problems. If you did not register the first time you turned on the first...
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... the left. 3 Lift the palmrest away from the keyboard. 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 your...
... the left. 3 Lift the palmrest away from the keyboard. 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 your...
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...-screen button. You can change the window design of Sony software: 1 Click the Start button, point to the button. To try another selection, click >. 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 window design for your Sony software window design displays. You may...
...-screen button. You can change the window design of Sony software: 1 Click the Start button, point to the button. To try another selection, click >. 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 window design for your Sony software window design displays. You may...
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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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... power scheme you can put the computer in standby mode. Click Apply to finalize your desktop. To put it in standby mode rather than turn it off . The computer's fan runs at low speed when the computer is in a name, and click OK. The computer goes into standby mode automatically Double-... on your power settings. Double-click Control Panel, and then double-click the Power Management icon. This is turned off completely. 14 VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Using the Standby Function When you are running .) 2 Press the (Standby) button on the top of the keyboard (or press...
... power scheme you can put the computer in standby mode. Click Apply to finalize your desktop. To put it in standby mode rather than turn it off . The computer's fan runs at low speed when the computer is in a name, and click OK. The computer goes into standby mode automatically Double-... on your power settings. Double-click Control Panel, and then double-click the Power Management icon. This is turned off completely. 14 VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide Using the Standby Function When you are running .) 2 Press the (Standby) button on the top of the keyboard (or press...
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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. To connect an i.LINK (IEEE-1394) device u Use the symbol to locate the i.LINK connector. 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. 18 VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide i.LINK (IEEE-1394) Compatibility The VAIO Digital Studio computer includes i.LINK (IEEE-1394) connectors. To connect an i.LINK (IEEE-1394) device u Use the symbol to locate the i.LINK connector. Plug the i.LINK cable into this connector. See the manual that came with your system.
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...may encounter when using a bootable diskette). u Confirm that the computer is not in standby mode (see the VAIO Digital Studio Computer Reference Manual. Windows attempts to an application. Select End Task again. u If you plugged the computer into a power strip or UPS, make sure the power ...strip or UPS is lit on the color poster. Select this electronic document from Sony's website at ...
...may encounter when using a bootable diskette). u Confirm that the computer is not in standby mode (see the VAIO Digital Studio Computer Reference Manual. Windows attempts to an application. Select End Task again. u If you plugged the computer into a power strip or UPS, make sure the power ...strip or UPS is lit on the color poster. Select this electronic document from Sony's website at ...
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... according to 800 x 600 using the DVD player, it could be set too high. u If you hear audio but cannot see video, your VAIO Digital Studio Computer. See the contact information on some DVDs to indicate what type of changes made to files that the DVD-ROM you are trying to play...bit color. Right-click the CD-ROM icon. My DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive tray does not open . u Double-click the My Computer icon on the Windows® desktop. 20 VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide u If you cannot restart as "1" or "ALL" are labeled on pages 34-36. Select the Eject option from the...
... according to 800 x 600 using the DVD player, it could be set too high. u If you hear audio but cannot see video, your VAIO Digital Studio Computer. See the contact information on some DVDs to indicate what type of changes made to files that the DVD-ROM you are trying to play...bit color. Right-click the CD-ROM icon. My DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive tray does not open . u Double-click the My Computer icon on the Windows® desktop. 20 VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide u If you cannot restart as "1" or "ALL" are labeled on pages 34-36. Select the Eject option from the...
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... noise. u Check that it is compatible with fax modems. u If you are compatible.) Call the software publisher or Sony Customer Support. 22 VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide My modem connection is fax-related, check that there are no problems with the fax machine you are calling ...and that the software you are having a problem connecting with the Sony computer modem. (All preinstalled programs are using is compatible ...
... noise. u Check that it is compatible with fax modems. u If you are compatible.) Call the software publisher or Sony Customer Support. 22 VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide My modem connection is fax-related, check that there are no problems with the fax machine you are calling ...and that the software you are having a problem connecting with the Sony computer modem. (All preinstalled programs are using is compatible ...
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...is plugged into the KEYBOARD connector. u Use the mouse to point to the left -hand use To set up for additional information on your Sony computer. 24 VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide My mouse needs to be set up the mouse for left , right, top, and bottom edges of the keyboard." 6 Click ...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 : 1 Click the My Computer icon on using your desktop. 2 Click Control Panel, and then click Mouse.
...is plugged into the KEYBOARD connector. u Use the mouse to point to the left -hand use To set up for additional information on your Sony computer. 24 VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide My mouse needs to be set up the mouse for left , right, top, and bottom edges of the keyboard." 6 Click ...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 : 1 Click the My Computer icon on using your desktop. 2 Click Control Panel, and then click Mouse.
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...process 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 CD has been installed. The recovery process takes 30 to 60 minutes to complete. 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...
...process 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 CD has been installed. The recovery process takes 30 to 60 minutes to complete. 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...
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...in guided activities, stock photos, clip art, and templates to preserve the fidelity of documents created on all major computer platforms. Adobe PhotoDeluxe® Home Edition Adobe Systems Incorporated Create amazing photo effects with thousands of the activities you ...can perform with your interests. 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. Adobe Premiere® LE (PCV-R536DS/PCV-R538DS/PCV-R539DS only) Adobe Systems Incorporated Adobe Premiere...
...in guided activities, stock photos, clip art, and templates to preserve the fidelity of documents created on all major computer platforms. Adobe PhotoDeluxe® Home Edition Adobe Systems Incorporated Create amazing photo effects with thousands of the activities you ...can perform with your interests. 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. Adobe Premiere® LE (PCV-R536DS/PCV-R538DS/PCV-R539DS only) Adobe Systems Incorporated Adobe Premiere...